A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

Booked another event today for emcee services. If you need a host (especially around the Tri Cities), let me know! #coquitlam #portcoquitlam #portmoody

Hiring an editor for the @thestar.com flagship newsletter, First Up. I'm looking for someone at ease in a fast-paced newsroom. You’ll collaborate on story choice, sharpen copy and map out what hundreds of thousands of readers see each morning. #Journalism jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Torstar/7440...

As World Cup nears, Seattle expands homeless shelters while Vancouver is status quo vancouversun.com/news/world-c...

When my kids were young and reading HP was a family activity, we went to see JKR speak at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. She took lots of Qs from children and I thought, from her answers, "It's so sweet how much she cares about the kids." But, as it turns out, not *all* of them.

i think sometimes cis people truly have a hard time understanding that jk rowling is a living person actively using her wealth to fund the international assault on trans lives. she’s not some Complicated Author we can have a spirited debate about separating from the art with!!!!!

‼️ EXTRA! EXTRA! ‼️ 🗞️ Here’s where you can pick up a copy of Freshet News tomorrow, March 26! #newwest #newwestminster #burnaby #coquitlam #tricitiesbc

Three years ago, the BC government promised an independent investigation into long-standing misconduct allegations within the BC RCMP. A report is expected in the coming weeks. But the province says it will review the findings before anything is released. @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/03...

Imagine YOUR city’s mayor with a bold platform like this. #Leadership

The excellent @jhodson.bsky.social and some colleagues analyzed Poilievre's Rogan appearance and they have some thoughts about misinformation and respect: theconversation.com/fact-check-p...

Less than half a single day of the VPD's budget

Hilarious to see my old friend Dale Olsen — the best-dressed man I know — quoted here. Dale, indeed, used to be a journalist and was, in fact, my very first boss in the business when I worked p-t at the Maple Ridge News and Tri-City News (RIP) right out of J-school.

Even the stereotypical old white men in my life are talking to me about Cuba and their profound heartbreak over what's going on there. "They're starving them to death, Julie! And for what?!" Even got one of them to Qs why our gov't has been relatively quiet when Cuba is historically our pal.

"an informal coalition of organizations and collectives in the DTES and Chinatown communities" feels they were not adequately consulted the absence of accountability from all involved is grotesque www.pivotlegal.org/press_releas...

Cool fellowship alert! Closes tomorrow!

If someone hasn't optioned this as a movie — Pixar? — by EOD, what are we even doing here?

10 Common Anti-Bike Myths—Busted with Facts Every Cyclist Should Know. momentummag.com/10-common-an...

Fk yes. cc @freshetnews.bsky.social @tcitiesdispatch.bsky.social

I've been to Paris twice, and while I liked it, I've never been in a hurry to return anytime soon — too many other places to visit. But I have to admit that I would love to see Paris now, after all the cool changes of the last six years.

“Compared with non-active travelers, the cyclists had a 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia, a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's, a 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia (before the age of 65), and a 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia.” Getting around a bike more often could reduce dementia risk.

theyre TAX SHELTERS Charitable foundations and especially Philanthropic projects are bullshit tax evading money laundering ruling class maintenance schemes TAX THE RICH

I’m quite worried that across Canadian and B.C cities that we may see the opposite of what occurred in French cities, where our cities will be taken over by reactionary centrist and far-right parties; who’ve been consistently strategizing and ‘organizing’ through disinformation over the last 4 yrs.

It’s as easy as shutting your effin mouth! And did I mention… it’s free?!

That’s how you fking do it, #vanpoli.

Turns out Parisiens really really like their bike paradise?

"Since becoming mayor in '14, Hidalgo has rolled out policies restricting car use while incentivizing cycling. Her strategy has worked: Paris automotive traffic fell by around half in the two decades, while the number of bicycle lanes increased 6x. Bikes now make twice as many journeys as cars."

Check out 'Contest: Win a pair of tickets to 'Shrek' in New West - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/contest-win-... #rcmt #shrek #newwest

Districts across B.C. cutting millions from budgets, again via @korisidaway.bsky.social & @cheknews.ca cheknews.ca/districts-ac...

YEE-AH @sarahkrichel.bsky.social !!! Tyee Writer Nominated for National Newspaper Award via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...

Rainfall & Flood Watch Update 🌥️ | Roads Open 🟢 | Friday, March 20 at 1:45pm Here comes the sun! 🌥️🙌 The bulk of our work for this extreme rainfall event is complete. Full update ➡️ portcoquitlam.ca/notices

An investigation by the fifth estate has found the website known as Entropy, which launched in Calgary, is in fact a safe haven for white supremacists and other extremists seeking to monetize the hateful content they livestream to online audiences. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Rainfall & Flood Watch Update #9 🌧️ | Friday, March 20 | 9:15am Grateful for lighter rain overnight and improving conditions! 🙌 Staff have been able to maintain safe water levels at both Hyde Creek and Cedar Creek. Full update ➡️ portcoquitlam.ca/notices

Check out 'What's On: March 20, 2026 - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/whats-on-mar...

For context, following the #oilandgas shocks in '73, '79, over 40% of current nuclear power was built, and auto fuel efficiency was radically improved. Today, we also have the means for a comprehensive #EnergyTransition. www.ft.com/content/0952...

This really sucks

You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her. Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day

cc #vanpoli

And congratulations to @arnokopecky.bsky.social for the recognition of his globetrotting guerilla coverage of the Poilievre campaign. He was away from home for basically the entire campaign, writing brilliant and unique dispatches from the back of the room.

Congratulations to @rorywh.bsky.social for being what must be one of the earliest-career nominees in National Newspaper Award history — and in the innovation category, no less. Huge.

Congratulations to Mary O'Neill — fellow Notre Dame Regional SS grad — for this wonderful, well-deserved honour. Former MLA and educator honoured with Coquitlam’s highest award tricitiesdispatch.com/educator-mla...

Our etch-a-sketch robot is finally here to entertain! Watch as it brings videos to life in a unique way. Don't miss this amazing innovation!

It's rare for Vancouver council to say no to development at a public hearing, and even rarer when it happens twice in three days. But it happened last week, so here's my story about why it happened and what it might say about the upcoming election.

The World’s Happiest Countries All Love to Ride Bikes. Hmmm wonder what that means? momentummag.com/the-worlds-h...

🎉 We’ve had lots of requests about our next print edition! 🎉 Be sure to pick up our latest newspaper on Thursday, March 26 at shops and rec centres around Burnaby, New West and the Tri-Cities! #localjournalism #newspaper #burnaby #newwest #coquitlam

Events around Vancouver this weekend

The World’s Happiest Countries All Love to Ride Bikes. momentummag.com/the-worlds-h...

Check out 'What's On: March 19, 2026 - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/whats-on-mar...