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

Ok, rephrasing this: The Celebration of Light is a long-running event that brings hundreds of thousands of people to Vancouver's beaches It's been a very long time since we saw a serious act of violence around that event www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

The stories emerging from Canada’s residential school survivors are difficult to read, and this one is no different A former student who says he was sexually assaulted at 14 recently discovered he has a son, who’s now connecting with his First Nations family www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

My Bluesky feed is full of that fat marmot and I'm here for it

When AI assistants are ubiquitous, every journalist's phone gonna wonder why we talk about slugs all the time

Healthcare workers are assaulted every day — in hospitals, drs offices, ambulances, you name it How many criminal charges have resulted? Are there more each year? What’s the conviction rate? No one knows because BC doesn’t keep track www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Another reason to love Main St: the @vancomicon.bsky.social exhibition We brought home some fun-looking reads + an art print So impressed with the range of creativity from Vancouver authors & artists 👏👏👏 @konnlavery.bsky.social @keithdurocher.ca @johnward.bsky.social @jasonturner.bsky.social

The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon is the most underrated show of 2025

Not a headline I expected to write today www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Canada’s deadliest weather event took at least 619 lives Four year later, there is no memorial to them — nor does the BC government have any plans for one www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

In BC we’ve had few measles cases compared to Alberta and Ontario but that may not last Health officials are now bracing for a surge in infections as school ends and travel ramps up www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

It’s outrageous that the biggest mass murder in Canadian history isn’t part of the high school curriculum nor in any of our museums The families deserve to have the tragedy explained and documented in full public view www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Why do I keep lavender plants when I’m allergic to them? Lots of little reasons

This is a harrowing read but worth your time www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/u...

Had braced myself for 28 Years Later to be a Gladiator 2esque letdown and was wowed instead And I say that as someone who’s generally meh on zombie movies

BC’s largest health authority is spending millions on 40+ AI programs — and they won’t discuss them Why? I don’t think the public is ever happy with a lack of accountability, but when it’s so hard to see a doctor the secrecy around $$$ and priorities is…not good www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

As AI tools begin to percolate into our healthcare system, privacy is a big concern for a lot of folks I went to BC’s privacy watchdog to get the final word on several issues and found: it’s pretty complicated with a lot of nuance Pt 2 in my series www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

For many people, the uses and potential benefits of AI are still theoretical, but for a lot of BC's healthcare providers, it's already part of their daily medical practice It's also going to be a foundational element at SFU's new medical school Part 1 in a series: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

If you're wondering why BC Wildfire officials are nervous about this year's wildfire season, just look at the risk in this first week of June I mean, to have an evacuation alert this close to Metro Vancouver is (before it's technically summer, no less) is exceptional www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Giving up on getting any more work done because America

Anyone who uses social media should hear what @rabble.nz has to say — especially those feeling frustrated and disillusioned with the current state of things Also, this is the funnest and most interesting event I’ve ever moderated

Guys, I just won a Murrow 🫨 www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...