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 👀

Healthcare systems are notoriously complex so it can seem like the most obvious way to manage budgets is scaling back on staff costs A less obvious (but better!) way to save money is to treat patients before they get worse Here’s a BC example of the latter, by me: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

I can only assume a colony of tiny elves has moved into our front yard

With every development in this bizarre unravelling of the BC Conservative party, I just keep thinking how VERY close they came to forming government Maybe being in power would've reduced the friction, but I don't think so

This sure looks like a way of pushing staff to quit Remember, the city is also quietly offering "voluntary separation packages" with unspecified incentives as the mayor demands 0% property tax increase More great work by my friend @isabellazavarise.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

The Garbage show in Vancouver last night was so great and I kept thinking Shirley Manson has barely aged and sounds incredible Then she gave a shout out to her physio from her first hip replacement The woman is a force, truly The final song of the night:

Maybe it’s because my expectations were so low with all the bad reviews, but I thought Tron: Ares was totally fine 🤷‍♀️ Terrific visuals and soundtrack with a plot at least as good as some recent Marvel movies (Being able to identify each downtown Vancouver street they shot on was also amusing)

Can confirm, just like telling a reporter “there’s no story here” Literally the cue to roll up my sleeves

One of the best parts of my job is being curious about something and talking to smart, qualified people to find the answer Are there actually more whales and other marine critters or are there just more smartphones to capture and post encounters? www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

It’s rare for governments to establish mew medical schools because they’re so expensive So what will British Columbians get for this massive investment? Priority for local students and a new primary care clinic, for starters More here: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

This is a great tip! I found mine through my text messages and was able to book in moments

NEW: Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social says applications are now open for BC’s new medical school with classes starting in August He’s also announced the permanent school will begin construction next year across from the interim building 1/

Jon is charmingly confused but eager to learn and I’m here for it Probably my favourite episode of the very excellent Weekly Show pod

It's only $600 but Elections BC is enforcing the letter of the law against the province's most prominent billionaire www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Let’s just agree right now never to normalize the term “AI actor” and call them what they are An animated character

After a (much-needed!) vacation, I'm back to work/socials and wanted to highlight some tremendous reporting done by one of my colleagues while I was gone Regan Hasegawa did a deep dive on policing, use of force, training after the fatal shooting of an autistic teen www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/lo...

Tremendous journalism by Amanda So many eyebrow-raising details here that the public should be aware of, including the RCMP’s alleged stonewalling of government lawyers and the linguistic loopholes reporters battle when dealing with BC’s FOI offices (which I can attest to)

Very impressed with Zero Day on Netflix Took some twists I wasn’t expecting and the acting was terrific

It must be the state of the world we’re in, but the “free photoshop help” groups on FB have legit restored some of my faith in humanity

*unhinged cackling*

Halibut is pricey right now but this splurge was sooooo worth it Slow-braised cherry tomatoes and peppers with fennel, then roasted in the oven with halibut and capers It’s basically summer freshness in one dish

The Guardian has today printed the names, and where possible, images, of all the media workers killed in Gaza, as part of an international day of action involving more than 150 media organisations. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

What happens after someone goes through drug treatment for 30/60/90 days? Some have nowhere to live and that’s why there’s now such an emphasis on housing in BC Others have trouble finding work, and most struggle with relapse The final installment in my series: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

It's true that BC needs more treatment beds for those seeking recovery from drug & alcohol addiction It's also true that beds keep (slowly) coming online and wait times are dropping With special thanks to Jamie for her deeply personal story, pt 4 in my series: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Harm reduction often gets conflated with treatment in discussions about addiction and toxic drugs They are not the same thing Countless lives have been saved through clean needles and overdose prevention sites but BC’s policies are always shifting Pt 3 in my series www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Why do people use illicit drugs, repeatedly risking their lives during the toxic drug crisis? World-renowned addiction expert, Dr Gabor Maté, observed the links between trauma, poverty and addiction while practicing medicine in Vancouver Part 2 in my series: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

There's a common talking point from govt critics along the lines of "they're not doing anything about toxic drugs or addiction" That's not true It may be painfully slow, but in BC steps being taken, paused, reconsidered, and re-charted Part 1 of a CTV series: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

If I saw this in a movie, I’d roll my eyes at the outdated cliché Not to mention, it looks like there are still chips in there!