New from me at TVO, on last week's FAO report on homelessness (spoiler: it's bleak)
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New from me at TVO, on last week's FAO report on homelessness (spoiler: it's bleak)
Federal - NDP MP for Nunavut, Lori Idlout, has crossed the floor to the Liberals
Interesting #BCPOLI update from former Premier and CKNW host Christy Clark.
She posted on LinkedIn today about the launch of the new Christy Clark Show and here’s the trailer.
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BREAKING - NDP MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor to the Liberals, as per a statement from NDP Leader Don Davies.
The core of the Carney brand is not populism or charisma.
It is competence.
Canadians tend to see him as a serious, systems-oriented leader who can manage complexity and navigate uncertainty. In today’s political climate, that kind of brand has real value.
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Mark Carney interviews with Tyler Brule at Monocle while in Tokyo.
The discussion looks back at the two months since the Davos speech, what the international reception has been, and what relationship development for Canada has followed in a range of sectors and countries.
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#TransLink confirms its new 40-ft-long trolley buses from Europe will have an extra 3rd door, situated at the rear.
Metro Vancouver's first regular-sized bus with 3 doors.
New 60-ft-long articulated trolley buses could also have 4 doors. #vanpoli #vanre
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Fantastic news!
A historic Maillardville corner in South Coquitlam will soon be transformed into non-market rental homes.
City council approved rezoning at 1013 and 1025 Brunette Ave., creating new affordable housing while honouring the community’s francophone heritage.
https://ow.ly/evh850Yqzya
I didn’t know that. Can Canada’s parliament also add people to the line of succession to the Canadian Crown?
Regardless of party or the mayoral race, I’m always particularly appreciative when great people are called to public service. Heartened in fact, especially during these tough times.
Let me be the first to call it: Frances Bula will win the nomination and election as councillor in Vancouver.
She has an immense network, decades of experience covering housing and urban issues, and is a wonderful woman with great name recognition and reputation. My guess is she will top the polls.
Welcome to Pacific Time!
CARNEY: "There's a Japanese proverb that articulates the opportunity ahead of us in these difficult times globally: After the rain, the ground grows firmer ... Today we are taking our first steps on firmer ground together."
It's amazing people will claim "Canada and the USA have the same culture" and then on something as fundamental as "do you trust your fellow citizens to be good" we are further apart than any other two countries
A picture of PEW poll on global attitude survey, saying the % who rate the morality and ethics of people in their country as good vs bad, where the US has the worst rankings and Canada the best
Americans: we live in a fallen state—embroiled by sin, cheating, lying, and evil. You cannot trust anyone, not even those who claim to know you best
Canadians: I love my neighbors and my friends!
One of the biggest differences emerging between Canada and the US: Ethics.
CARNEY: "Of course, we are both nations still in the making. The important work of reconciliation with indigenous peoples is ongoing. We continue to strive so that everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, or starting point in their lives."
Footage of the meteor that lit up the sky tonight - caught by live cameras in Deep Cove. Sonic boom a couple of minutes later, strong enough to shake homes across the Lower Mainland.
Wow! 🤯
A pole showing the liberals at 30% provincially in Quebec and the party Quebecois at 31 It shows the governing party at 13%
Something big is happening in Quebec politics
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Locations that observe Mountain Time There are a small number of communities in eastern parts of British Columbia that observe some form of Mountain Time instead of Pacific Time. Those regions will not be impacted by these changes. However, as a result of Pacific Time no longer changing twice a year, many of these communities will be brought into greater alignment with the rest of British Columbia. For example, Dawson Creek, which observes Mountain Standard Time year-round, will be on the same time as most other places in British Columbia, both in the winter and summer months. Whereas places like Cranbrook that observe Mountain Time, but switch between standard and daylight times, will be aligned with the rest of the province during in the winter months, but will be one hour ahead in the summertime. Quick Facts: • B.C.’s new time zone, Pacific Time (PT), will be aligned with the Yukon year‐round. • From November to March annually, PT will match Alberta and other regions observing MST; and from March to November every year, will align with California, Washington, Oregon and other Pacific Daylight Time jurisdictions. • Neighbour jurisdictions like Washington, Oregon, and California are all in the process of creating or enacting similar legislation.
Here's what the change means in practice:
BC will share a time zone with the Yukon year round
November to March, BC will be on the same time zone as Alberta
March to November, BC will be on the same time zone as Washington state, Oregon and California
I never get to do BREAKING NEWS, but here's some: B.C. is scrapping the time change, which reams of scientific research and anecdata from exhausted parents can tell you is a good thing. here's an update to my reporting from last year, which now has a more celebratory tone:
Maybe you took it, Tim Reneberg?!
Rents falling in B.C. as demographic changes curb rental demand, says report (BC)
“Some of these guys, as I said, got jobs and stuff now, and they haven’t had jobs for a long time. Some of these guys are trying really hard…” said Shirley a Nikao resident. Is this not what everyone is asking to see? Instead we will have a parking lot. #bcpoli
NEW: The Chinese-language messages that accused non-ABC Vancouver councillors didn't start with Lenny Zhou, who has since apologized for them.
They started with the mayor.
The national PharmaCare program will start in British Columbia on Sunday, giving residents free access to a variety of diabetes medications and menopausal hormone therapy.
Minister Mandy Gull-Masty will make the official announcement this afternoon in Ottawa that the federal government is putting $1.55 billion towards the Jordan’s Principle program through March 31, 2027.
APTN News will carry the announcement live online.
In a world first, B.C. teen cured of rare disease through gene editing treatment. Ty Sperle cured of chronic granulomatous disease with a treatment known as “prime editing,” by Brenna Owen www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti... via @theglobeandmail.com
42% of those that live in poverty are working.
Many people still think of poverty as something that happens when people don’t work. But the reality is different: majority of people who live in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. @gillianpetit.bsky.social and my 2026 chart to watch www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
