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!

Bombshell reporting by my @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social colleagues here This reflects very poorly on the Vancouver Police Department, which isn't being forthcoming about questionable assault numbers continually promoted ahead of the last municipal election www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

NEW: Air Canada flights now starting to leave Vancouver International Airport for destinations across Canada and the world I’ll have details on CTV News at 6 tonight (Old post with typo deleted) www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

It’s not often I get to tell a fun story for TV do I’m glad I was able to spin this tale about book girlies: They lined up around the block for Vancouver’s first romance book store! Wish I could’ve been there to ask them what they bought 👀 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...

Big rally underway at YVR as Air Canada flight attendants defy a federal back-to-work order Flight attendants are very riled up and sending a message to the feds: butt out www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

My favourite summer meals always seem to include garden tomatoes and herbs, so burrata is a seasonal treat But I also like experimenting with different accompaniments like tonight’s experiment: savoury blueberry gin compote with rosemary and topped with pistachios

It’s official www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

No need to look at the calendar, Vancouverites already know to blame the downpour on the PNE

Health authorities are quietly cracking down on OT in hospitals as they target management and executive positions cross BC for cost-savings Frontline workers tell me they're deeply concerned about maintaining patient care, and burnout among their peers My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Anyone taking a road trip in BC this summer should read this Outrageous and baffling secrecy at play here Kudos to Tyler for his hard work on this

How is this real life??

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Watching Nine Inch Nails live in concert is an incredible experience Having now seen them 16 times (first time was in 2000!), I can tell you each show is unique with its own wow factor and tonight’s show in Vancouver was no exception

Patients aren’t paying for anything, but we’re increasingly seeing private companies involved in the delivery of public healthcare in BC The biggest example is the increasing reliance on temp nurses from for-profit staffing agencies My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

The most important healthcare story in BC this week Condolences to their coworkers and loved ones www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver's World Cup planning is a very different landscape than the 2010 Olympics: 16 host cities are working in lockstep, with FIFA driving the bus Wherein I talk to Vancouver's 26 WC lead about comms & blank spots, and discuss vibes and ROI with John Furlong 👇 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va...

It's not an exaggeration to say Vancouverites know very little about preps for next year's FIFA World Cup It's a far cry from the consistent, clear comms strategy ahead of the 2010 Olympics VANOC boss John Furlong weighed in with an exclusive interview with me here: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/va...

There’s a unique joy in meeting a stranger, recognizing the accent of your parents’ homeland, then responding in their language and watching their face light up This is especially true when it’s older people and you hear their life’s story within minutes of meeting I 🩵🤍🩵 Vancouver