Great accountability journalism here by my friend and colleague, Isabella Classic example of a politician deliberately sticking to the message box rather than answering questions directly

This location is absolutely baffling If anyone has ever heard of a police training centre in downtown retail/hospitality space in any other city please let me know www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

This seems like a shockingly big number to me -- and on a per capita basis, it's far higher than Ontario www.cbc.ca/news/assault...

Decided my paint brushes are too pretty to keep in a drawer

We really live in the most magical province My dad and I drove through this area a few years ago on a road trip and this piece really does it justice

Who did this

I regret viewing that game as a referendum on whether there is any justice in this world.

I’m not a big sports person but there’s something really incredible about millions of Canadians watching this game And knowing everyone is screaming at the TV in pyjamas

Woke up for the 3rd period and my timeline is 53% people hating on Gretzky

Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647. open.substack.com/pub/jkbjourn...

It's not a daily occurrence, but sometimes reporters have to figure out what to do when someone uses an incorrect word in an interview Do you correct them? Assume they used a similar-sounding word? Will the viewer/reader/listener know what they meant, rather than what they said? It's challenging

The hellebores are in full bloom and snowdrops have sprouted in Vancouver and it’s only mid-February Considering the local mountains have got any snow, all signs point to another ugly summer ahead

We may never know exactly what led to the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge but investigators are trying nonetheless My latest for @ctvvancouver.bsky.social includes BC’s top Mountie and one of the province’s most prominent child psychiatrists www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

The way parents have been pushing back on divisive narratives and showing compassion for everyone impacted is a true show of community. It says so much about Tumbler Ridge.

My Cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star

Families are still learning if loved ones are alive or dead after the horror in Tumbler Ridge And conspiracy theories are already spreading Some have been taken down but screen grabs are circulating widely I miss the days when people would wait for (and value) facts www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Provincial officials allowed the rare use of the AlertReady emergency text system in Tumbler Ridge Mounties say one suspect is dead but are now working to determine if a second person was involved More details being added here: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

This is such a lovely tribute to an insanely talented woman And a reminder of another Canadian show that charmed itself beyond our borders

It’s important to bear witness to what’s happening I believe that in my bones, even for those of us watching from afar

Headline of the day www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Me: I’m going to bundle up and go see the Aurora! Mother Nature: the hell you will

Yes, BC has formally ended a 3 year pilot project decriminalizing possession of illicit drugs for personal use But this is largely a messaging/optics matter Even before decrim, the VPD wasn't enforcing simple possession as they focused on bigger issues 1/4 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Do people find these videos funny? I genuinely don’t get it The benefits of smart glasses will always be overshadowed by this kind of creep behaviour, IMHO www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

There's nothing like getting a genuine "that's a really interesting question" during an interview

There’s a lot of very legitimate concern about how tech is affecting our lives But having a video recorder in everyone’s pocket is an astoundingly powerful tool against disinformation We could be having very different discussions about Minneapolis without that

Threads is such a weird place BlueSky has its flaws but I’ve never seen raging arguments about whether or not you should wash chicken before cooking it

We could all learn a lot from Finland's approach It's brilliant that they're just adding AI education to the existing media literacy curriculum www.ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/ar...

Bari Weiss: finally, I have the ultimate power to keep this critical 60 minutes segment from ever seeing the light of day Canada:

This is no surprise but with so many clips on social media, it’s sticking a finger in the wall of a dam Talk about the ultimate way of getting the public keen to watch it for themselves

I’m so blown away by the Shipyards Christmas Market in North Van Tonnes of vendors, all the traditional foods, and it’s free!

A+ human right here

Since I’m born and raised in the Lower Mainland, I’ve only ever seen a handful of white Christmases in my life so there’s a certain romanticism and excitement at the prospect of it each year This is not one of those years

There's been a lot of talk about violent repeat offenders and how they have a disproportionate impact on crime, law enforcement resources, and other issues Hard to parse out what this stat will ultimately mean but seems to be a step in the right direction www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

I really didn’t think I’d be doing this story again in 2025, but here we are www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver peeps: there’s a terrific goth Christmas market at the Croatian cultural centre this weekend if you’re looking for something fun and different

ICYMI: BC is clamping down on virtual group care Per MoH, some physicians have been billing the govt ~$3000 for 1 hour sessions w 100 patients They plan to cap groups at 20 Now sessions at an ultra-specialized clinic for long covid + CFS are on the bubble My latest⬇️ www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

It's very strange to me that there are communications departments for government organizations and regulatory agencies in Canada that will send you a reply -- without a name Who am I talking to? Have we corresponded before? Why the secrecy? I find it bizarre but maybe non-journos think it's ok?

In the political chaos of yday, this got lost: 350 mill workers on Vancouver Island are getting laid off CTV News has learned the company's been importing pulp from the US to keep operating since it couldn't source enough in BC Importing Wood products from the US !!! www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

This is what I mean! 🫠

BC politics, for those who don't live here, can best be summarized as 😵‍💫 A couple hours ago he insisted he wasn't going anywhere! www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Unlike ON & QC, overdose antidote Naloxone is only free in injectable form in BC Frontline healthcare workers are urging BC to make the easy-to-use inhalable form (which lasts 2x longer) free NOW TIL: Govt doesn't track how many doses are thrown out as expired(!) www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

I just spent 10 days hanging out in Montreal and it was further confirmation Vancouver can be so much cooler and more interesting than it already is Case in point: this is Crew Collective & Cafe, an old bank with a cafe and bar, plus co-working space (for rent by the hour or day) It was such a vibe

Should we reconsider who gets automatic property tax exemptions in British Columbia? Perhaps a community benefits assessment for places of worship? How about private schools? They sit on $1B of assessed land in Vancouver alone Some food for thought here: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

It's a universal truth that everyone's property taxes are a lot steeper than they'd like But some BC businesses and organizations get dramatically reduced property tax bills - and some not at all How's it work? Details in my latest for @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social 👇 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Being disappointed by Nosferatu (I laughed more than once at the melodrama) I kind of expected the same from Frankenstein I was monstrously wrong Dazzling visuals and a helluva nuanced commentary on the consequences of invention and technology

They’ve been raising the alarm for months and now it’s here: Not-for-profit care home operators in BC are having to make tough choices about core services after a provincial funding program ended It hasn’t even been a week and seniors are bearing the brunt SCOOP: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

I canNOT get enough of these leaves

This is why I never watch sportsball

“…but they were all of them deceived, for another Ring was made.” Hope everyone had a great Halloween! 🎃

Should city councillors have to live in the communities they represent? It’s not required in BC It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀