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Vancouver steam clock critic, Globe and Mail journalist. Often covers health, health system pressures, drugs, social issues, politics, climate and all things British Columbia. Tell me a story. AndreaWoo@globeandmail.com instagram.com/andreawoo

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I saw! Vucci never misses 🎯

08.10.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screen shot of a Truth Social Post from Trump that says: "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!"

Screen shot of a Truth Social Post from Trump that says: "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!"

New: Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of US-brokered peace plan, which means all hostages will be released soon and Israel will withdraw troops "to an agreed upon line."

08.10.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The elimination of USAID is a moral atrocity and all involved made a choice to enable, and then lie about, ending the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.

08.10.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4881    πŸ” 2302    πŸ’¬ 78    πŸ“Œ 106

Seven years ago today, Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was tortured, murdered and then dismembered. And any so-called comedian who can't stand up tonight in Riyadh and do ten minutes on that kind of hijinx and horseplay just isn't worth the Saudi blood money he's being paid.

02.10.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4705    πŸ” 1185    πŸ’¬ 74    πŸ“Œ 29

If you’ve ever felt dumb: An archeologist just told me her most unusual find was 3,000-year-old pubic hair and I asked her how she knew it was pubic hair.

β€œBecause of where it was.”

27.09.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

DAMMIT!! first time deleting to correct public to pubic πŸ˜‚

27.09.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
OB/GYN shortage in B.C. threatens collapse in local maternity care Understaffed hospitals send pregnant patients elsewhere, bringing stress during a vulnerable time

A shortage of OB-GYNs and other maternity care doctors in BC has meant some expectant patients have had to travel hundreds of kms to give birth. A deep dive on how we got here, and the story of one couple that was shuffled through four hospitals to give birth
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...

24.09.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Adviser on Alberta’s use of private clinics was also working for company vying for contract, confidential report says Potential conflicts of interest outlined in document at centre of health procurement controversy

SCOOP: A consultant advising Alberta Health Services on private surgical facilities simultaneously negotiated with AHS on behalf of a company vying to open such a clinic, according to a confidential report obtained by The Globe.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

24.09.2025 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 122    πŸ’¬ 14    πŸ“Œ 21

AP file on Matthew Dowd, policy analyst and former aide to President George W. Bush, fired by MSNBC for saying β€œHateful thoughts lead to hateful words, which then lead to hateful actions” after Charlie Kirk shooting
apnews.com/article/dowd...

19.09.2025 03:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice. As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree. Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich. Silencing us impoverishes the whole world. The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

18.09.2025 02:41 β€” πŸ‘ 26812    πŸ” 8865    πŸ’¬ 870    πŸ“Œ 508
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ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel’s show β€˜indefinitely’ after remarks about Charlie Kirk | CNN Business Disney’s ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show off the air indefinitely amid a controversy over his recent comments about Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer.

ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s show β€˜indefinitely’ after remarks about Charlie Kirk
www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/m...

17.09.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Thomas MΓΌller in a Terry Fox hoodie yesterday, during week of Marathon of Hope's 45th anniversary. Photos from @whitecapsfc.com IG

17.09.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As city columnist for the Edmonton Journal, I wrote often about the crisis of homelessness. I was naive. For years, I thought people wanted to help those living on the street. It took me ages to realize that many people just wanted the homeless gone, someplace away, out of sight and out of mind.

13.09.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 365    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 9
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Opinion: The death of Charlie Kirk did not make him a moderate He is well on his way to sainthood among MAGA Republicans

"It is certainly 'dangerous rhetoric' to call people fascists who aren’t fascist. But to call out actual fascists is not rhetoric. It is a patriotic duty," writes @acoyne.bsky.social.

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

17.09.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rushed crash safety measures creating new risks, Ontario daycare operators say New Ontario government measures lack consultation, daycare operators say

Ontario has directed child care operators to immediately block parking spaces directly adjacent to their sites after a vehicle crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare last week, killing a toddler. But operators say these rushed rules have created new risks
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

17.09.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Days after a fox news host said the homeless should be killed.

17.09.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

New: Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie announces he will not seek re-election next year, after 25(!) years in the role.

16.09.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer

This is such a beautiful and gutting piece of writing on Robert Munsch, a beloved children's author and Canadian icon whose stories are slipping away.

Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

16.09.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Freeland expected to leave cabinet, become international envoy for Ukraine Announcement could come as early as Tuesday afternoon, a source says. She will remain an MP for the time being

Chrystia Freeland is expected to leave her cabinet post as Transport and Internal Trade Minister to become international envoy for Ukraine, Robert Fife reports:
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

16.09.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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When Dementia Steals the Imagination of a Children’s Book Writer

this is a very good and incredibly sad piece about Canadian national treasure Robert Munsch, the author of phenomenal children's books Angela's Airplane, the Paper Bag Princess, Thomas's Snowsuit, and many others

Munsch has dementia. Fuck dementia.

15.09.2025 07:27 β€” πŸ‘ 139    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 14
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A B.C. coroner ruled two deaths the same day were accidental. Then a killer confessed. The daughter of a man who was shot dead in his home in the Kootenays spent years worrying that the killer would get away with his murder.

A B.C. coroner ruled that two deaths in the Kootenays that occurred on the same day were accidental. Then a killer confessed.

From Susan Lazaruk:
vancouversun.com/news/bc-kill...

15.09.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Jinfeng Guan, 50, lone survivor of triple stabbing in East Van Sept 5, has died from injures: VPD.

Viet Quy John Ly, 54, currently charged w/ two counts second-degree murder in deaths of Jianghui Deng, 55, and Chunxiu Yin, 54, discovered in residential building near Joyce St and Vanness Ave

15.09.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Washington Post Fired Me β€” But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced. I spoke out against hatred and violence in America β€” and it cost me my job.

Some personal news:

I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Thread incoming.

substack.com/@karenattiah...

15.09.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 45495    πŸ” 15891    πŸ’¬ 2521    πŸ“Œ 2182
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Rob Shaw: Phantom BC Conservatives cast shadow over Rustad's leadership review Suspicious signups raise questions about integrity of Conservative leadership review as caucus pressure intensifies behind closed doors

Of 2,100 members to sign up suddenly for the BC Conservative Party last month, all had phone numbers that read β€œ1111111111” or β€œ2222222222" and the same email formats, and many used the same credit card. Also, some were dead.

From @robshaw.bsky.social:
www.theorca.ca/provincial-p...

15.09.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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Authorities identify 22-year-old Utah man as suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting The suspect was identified Friday as Tyler Robinson; Trump announced initial news of the arrest on Fox & Friends

Tyler Robinson, 22, IDed as Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Trump says clergyman and suspect’s father involved in turning him in, @adrianmorrow.bsky.social reports:
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

12.09.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge dismisses media attempt to report details of mental-health history of accused in Lapu-Lapu case Publicizing details of fitness hearings could dissuade future defendants from co-operating with psychiatric assessments, judge says

Media not allowed to report on hearing into mental fitness of Adam Lo, charged in Lapu Lapu attack, because publicizing deets could dissuade future defendants from co-operating w/ court ordered psych assessments, a judged has ruled

@mikehager.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

12.09.2025 03:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Lapu Lapu attack victim left to β€˜fight the system’ in recovery, family says | Globalnews.ca 'He was in ICU, linked up to dialysis, linked up to a ventilator,' Vanessa Hill, Sico's partner, told Global News. 'His face wasn't his face. You could barely see his face.'

Yikes. Doctor raised idea to family of badly injured Lapu Lapu victim to let him die, @globalnews.ca reports

globalnews.ca/news/1140549...

12.09.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting in Utah

11.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Charlie Kirk shooter fired bullet from nearby rooftop using rifle, authorities say Police had recovered the murder weapon, a high-powered bolt-action rifle, in a wooded area

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect still at large, bolt-action rifle recovered, @adrianmorrow.bsky.social reports:
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

11.09.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Global News laid off 26 journalists in B.C. and Alberta today.

In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.

The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.

11.09.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 632    πŸ” 219    πŸ’¬ 33    πŸ“Œ 34

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