The Current with Matt Galloway: Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Banning 1984 is so 1984 globalnews.ca/news/1135609...

Thinking about running for local office? In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first. Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles. #LocalPolitics nonpartisanhacks.com/podcast/so-y...

Why does #LocalGov matter? Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada. Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/post/854-par...

A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News

Well done Vancouver on bringing back salmon-bearing streams youtu.be/cUJPsNIlt6s?...

Great summer vibes at the first annual Forks n’ Tunes Food Festival in #Parksville! 🎶🍔 Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.

A beautiful day to officially open the restored labyrinth in Parksville Community Park. Big thanks to the volunteers who brought their vision to Council and to everyone who helped re-create this special place. A lasting gift for our community. #Parksville #Labyrinth

June 1 is #WildSalmonDay It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon! Wild salmon need cold, clean water. But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk. Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations. wildsalmonday.com

Pretty sure that across Canada, healthcare workers will be welcomed with open arms. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Wheels up for Ottawa on my way to join more than 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada gathering to learn, collaborate, and advocate. #CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC

What’s better? Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them or Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?

According to the BDC, a 10% increase in tourism spending could boost Canada’s GDP by a full 1%

Serious times call for serious leadership

Having the King deliver the throne speech is quite a get for our new Prime Minister

Time to put away the F🍁CK flags and work together as Canadians 🇨🇦

Thanks to all the Canadians who cast a ballot this election. Voting is important …but ideally it’s just the first step. Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live. There are many awesome organizations that do good work. Go join one!

Canada is not broken but it does require regular maintenance

Congratulations to @gordjohns.bsky.social on being re-elected as our Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni. I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.

Congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Carney. Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦

The fact that Canada is not a two party country delivers better government. More diverse perspectives and less polarization.

Who is behind the DoS attack on the 338 election tracker site happening the weekend before Election Day?

Good job Canada! Let's get the vote out on Monday! 🇨🇦🗳️ 7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election. www.elections.ca/content.aspx...

As Canadians head to the polls, remember that we live in a representative democracy. That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament. Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud. #cdnpoli

We should expect a higher level of integrity from elected representatives, even if they are on “our team”

Have you hugged your planet lately? Happy #earthday 🌎 ❤️

Cast my ballot today 🇨🇦 🗳️ Remember to consider the character and competence of the individual who will represent you in Parliament.

Lots of positive things in the works at the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce. I got to hear all about it at the AGM this week.

That’s how we debate in Canada. Respectful, policy-focused, and constructive. Well done to all the party leaders! #cdnpoli 🇨🇦

Usual question for Canadian federal election debates… Why does the leader of a party that runs ZERO candidates outside of Quebec get equal time with NATIONAL party leaders???? #cdnpoli

Trust is the most valuable currency

Another successful AVICC convention in Nanaimo! It's a great opportunity to network with local government people from across Vancouver Island and coastal communities, debate policy, learn new things, and sharpen my skills to deliver for #Parksville.

City of Parksville Council updating financial plan to add contingency for possible tariff-related cost increases.

Thanks @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and @fcm.ca for representing Canadian municipalities in Washington D.C. By working together we can all prosper!

On behalf of Ministry of Education and Child Care, MLA Higginson, announced 111 childcare spaces are now $10 a day at #Parksville Child and Family Centre, operated by BCG Central Vancouver Island. Mayor Doug O’Brien, MLA Higginson, Corey Sugiyama and Ali Legge with BGC Central Vancouver Island.

Attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meetings virtually this morning (and yesterday). #FCM serves as a vital platform for municipalities across Canada to advocate to the federal government. In these times, collaboration has never been more crucial! 💪

Don't believe the people who tell you that we need to fight each other to get the biggest possible slice of a fixed pie. When we work together we make a bigger and better pie.

To the many Americans buying Canadian products in solidarity with Canada, thank you! 🇨🇦

British Columbia's population growth has big impacts on housing, infrastructure, and our economy. Here are the trends over the past few years and a look at expected near term growth👇

💡 Did you know? New hospital projects are partially funded by property taxes, managed by the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD), which is made up of members of the Regional District of Nanaimo Board. The NRHD had a meeting yesterday. Here's the progress update on the 5 Priority Projects:

Wherever you stand politically, I think Canadians can be proud of the respectful, thoughtful Liberal Party leadership debate that focused on issues and substance important to all our shared future.

The City of Parksville will no longer be posting updates on the platform formerly know as Twitter

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake Affected countries: United States and Canada 27 km from Sechelt, BC · 1:26 p.m.

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Canada eliminated the penny in 2013.

It was a snowy but beautiful walk to council meeting today. On a day like today, summer seems far away but council approved a one year trial for city staff to manage food trucks in the Community Park. (Periodic reminder: If you have questions or feedback on City of Parksville matters, reach out)

Distraction accomplished

Just when you thought inflation was under control, tariffs.

Never underestimate the lengths some will go to simply in order to get attention