On this week’s Jas Johal Political Happy Hour Indigenous title rulings and property rights in BC, an NDP MP crosses the floor boosting Mark Carney, a GoFundMe lawsuit targeting Mayor Ken Sim, and a new police academy coming to Vancouver. #bcpoli #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

NEW - With the BC Conservative leadership race heating up, so is fundraising. I'm hearing the Caroline Elliott campaign has raised $500,000 so far. Strong numbers in a tight fundraising environment. It'll be interesting to see how the other candidates are faring. #bcpoli #vanpoli

Due to a temporary gap in obstetrician-gynecologist coverage at Peace Arch Hospital, a maternity diversion will be in place from Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 a.m. until Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 a.m.

BREAKING - NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement #cdnpoli #bcpoli

BREAKING - Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crosses floor from NDP to Liberals #bcpoli #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Ken Sim is being sued for defamation as he sues for defamation. #bcpoli #vanpoli

NEW - With the municipal election campaign heating up, the Metro Vancouver Board is quickly becoming a political punching bag. Burnaby Councillor and former board chair Sav Dhaliwal has written to the Premier defending the board and its reform efforts. #bcpoli  #vanpoli

NEW - U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto hit by gunfire #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

NEW: Innovative Research poll shows BCC 47% (decided), BC NDP 39%. Pollster cites fallout from Indigenous court rulings and what’s being called the least popular BC budget since the HST. 52% dissatisfied with government. 60% say it’s time for a change. #bcpoli innovativeresearch.ca/wp-content/u...

NEW - Is anybody else hearing COPE is close to locking down climate activist, former NDP leadership hopeful, and Avi Lewis supporter, Anjali Appadurai as their mayoralty candidate? #bcpoli #vanpoli

Kerry-Lynne Findlay is hosting a private South Surrey fundraiser March 18 with Peter MacKay. Hearing from lots of people who are receiving campaign email blasts they never signed up for, and it’s not just one campaign doing it. Lots of lists floating out there. #bcpoli #vanpoli

NEW - Is anybody else hearing COPE is close to locking down climate activist, former NDP leadership hopeful, and Avi Lewis supporter, Anjali Appadurai as their mayoralty candidate? #bcpoli #vanpoli

Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on Sunday, the first time crossing that mark since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as investors worried that the war in Iran would mean prolonged restrictions on Middle Eastern oil flows. https://cnn.it/4squKee

Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader, Mehr news reports reut.rs/3Ng58Sa

Alright #bcpoli watchers, the Jas Johal Political Happy Hour is in full swing.🍸 Linda Buchanan and Eric Woodward on the Metro sewage fight, Ken Sim fallout, Iran war analysis + Keith Baldrey on no mojo Eby and the BC Conservative leadership race. #vanpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

CURV, Set To Be World’s Tallest Passive House, Facing Receivership In Vancouver #bcpoli storeys.com/curv-vancouv...

Wow! “$12.89 million raised. Zero seats won. The PPC isn’t a party, it’s a grift Maxime Bernier’s PPC spends big, but mostly on itself. The numbers don’t lie.” #bcpoli #cdnpoli freddelorey.substack.com/p/1289-milli...

Behind the scenes footage of billionaire #RubyLiu signing an agreement to purchase up to 28 Hudson’s Bay and Saks store leases. The deal could reshape Canada’s retail landscape as Liu steps in just as Hudson’s Bay winds down amid mounting debt. #HudsonsBay #bcpoli #vanpoli

Behind the scenes footage of billionaire #RubyLiu signing an agreement to purchase up to 28 Hudson’s Bay and Saks store leases. The deal could reshape Canada’s retail landscape as Liu steps in just as Hudson’s Bay winds down amid mounting debt. #HudsonsBay #bcpoli #vanpoli

Toronto may be worse, but don’t think there aren’t challenges for the real estate sector in Vancouver. Pre-sale requirements have to be met of course, but wow. I hope municipal and provincial leaders know how challenging it is out there for the sector. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

$290K in unaccounted gift card spending? One employee fired, RCMP involved, and many unanswered questions. Richmond residents deserve answers. I spoke with Mayor Malcolm Brodie about the troubling new information. Full interview 👇 #bcpoli #vanpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just a year across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. But if you’re hoping to score a ticket, brace yourself…. #bcpoli #vanpoli

👀 BC Cabinet watch ahead of tomorrow's Carney government announcement: names I'm watching for ministerial roles include Gregor Robertson, Jill McKnight, Randeep Sarai, Will Greaves, and Wade Grant. Announcement comes Tuesday. #cdnpoli #bcpoli 1/3

Power to the people…🤣

The Conservative caucus has chosen Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer as the interim Opposition leader #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

When you’re just sitting quietly in the back, but your face says, “what did I just hear?” #bcpoli #cdnpoli

BRITISH COLUMBIA: “BREAKING: Lac La Hache VFD responding to wildland fire” www.wltribune.com/local-news/b... - The Williams Lake Tribune #BCHwy97 #BCWildfire #LacLaHache #Wildfires cc: #100MileHouse #WilliamsLake

I wonder what Brent Chapman is thinking right now after the federal election results? Will he bolt the BC Conservatives and join the Rebel caucus? #bcpoli #vanpoli

Donald Trump's shadow looms large over Australian and Canadian elections #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

NEW - Pope Francis has died, according to the Vatican - #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.reuters.com/world/pope-f...

Jeffrey Sachs, Economist and Columbia University Professor speaking on President Trump’s understanding of trade deficits. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

Unlike the Stanley Park train which isn’t operating, the Burnaby Central Railway launched their 32nd season today. Also, congrats to the volunteers who keep the train running at Kamloops Wildlife Park. A busy day for them too! #bcpoli #vanpoli

The Stanley Park train isn’t running, but in Kamloops, the sun’s out, the BC Wildlife Park is packed with families — and guess what? The train’s chugging along just fine. #bcpoli #vanpoli

NEW - Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding - www.reuters.com/world/americ... #cdnpoli #bcpoli

NEW — Hearing Independent candidate Mike de Jong (Abbotsford–South Langley) will soon land high-profile endorsements from former Fraser Valley mayors and a former MP. Local organizers hope those nods will give long-time Conservatives license to back de Jong. #cdnpoli #bcpoli 1/2

Two Liberal Party staffers attended last week's Canada Strong and Free Networking (CSFN) Conference where they planted buttons that used Trump-style language and highlighted division within the Conservative Party. #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Conservative incumbent balks at White Rock seniors' event Findlay charges moderator has 'partisan agenda' #cdnpoli #bcpoli www.peacearchnews.com/election/con...

We all know the Kevin Falcon led party rebrand went up in smoke. This picture taken yesterday, shows his old constituency office is now a vape shop. You can’t make this stuff up. #bcpoli #vanpoli

Kory Teneycke went off on the Pierre Poilievre campaign on this morning’s Curse of Politics podcast. Teneycke worked under Stephen Harper and most recently helped Doug Ford get re-elected in Ontario. #cdnpoli #bcpoli 1/3

President Donald Trump, after complaining about it for years, signed an order to lift restrictions on water pressure in showers, saying he wanted to ‘take care of my beautiful hair’ reut.rs/3RMpv88

NEW - Trump: “Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately.” #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Exclusive: China to hold high-level meeting in response to US tariffs, say sources - www.reuters.com/world/china/... #cdnpoli #bcpoli

“This is beyond fundamentals right now. This is about liquidity," said Jack Chambers, senior rates strategist at ANZ in Sydney.” #cdnpoli #bcpoli Bond rout starting to sound market alarm bells - www.reuters.com/markets/glob...

Wow! #cdnpoli #bcpoli

Vancouver Councillor-elect Sean Orr needs to respond to this... #bcpoli #vanpoli

Who says you can’t sing your constituents concerns? #bcpoli #vanpoli

GoVerNmeNT iN wAItinG! #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Last week a letter in support of federal Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn, on BC legislative letterhead, appeared on social media. Based on this post, looks like B.C. Conservative MLA Brennan Day wasn’t asked his consent to have his name included. #cdnpoli #bcpoli 1/2

A further, and somewhat odd update for folks: - The city emailed me, claiming it is *only* a 62% reduction in staff, and asked where I got my info from - I told them I got it from the city clerk when she briefed city council, where she said it two times So we'll see what they say

Calls growing for the Conservatives to drop candidate Aaron Gunn #cdnpolli #bcpoli www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...