Amanda van Baarsen

Whether it's energy, critical minerals, or our access to markets, BC is a core part of standing strong in the face of Trump’s threats.

We're ready to work with the new federal government to do our part.

In the spirit of toxic positivity, I was handed a mug full of chopped fresh ripe mango this morning and that was very nice.

We're expecting another update from Vancouver Police later tonight about the tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day.

After that, we probably won't know much more for many hours.

Given the global attention already on it, a lot of speculation will inevitably happen.

The best thing you can do is not amplify it.

mission accomplished, I guess

The Beaverton demands same debate invitation as The Rebel, even though we’re not as big a joke There are times when journalists of principle must raise their voices to stand up for what is right... This is not one of those times.

The Beaverton demands same debate invitation as The Rebel, even though we’re not as big a joke

I am very excited! Also quite proud of my mother in law, who was delighted to be chosen for the committee (the happy one with the knee stool and boot). It's all she wants to talk about at dinner, so rather unavoidable. I will read all your stories to help keep the conversation current.

Watching @bowinnma.bsky.social in Estimates and am so impressed. Well done, Minister.

I can’t watch the Severance season finale until tomorrow, so until then, I’ll be living like it’s 1994: no reels, no stories, no Reddit, no spoilers. If you even think about posting a reaction, I will sever our friendship.

'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s: Companies are no longer explicitly prohibited from having segregated facilities.

‘Segregated facilities’ are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts : Shots - Health News www.npr.org/sections/sho...

'A heavy burden': Henry looks back five years after COVID-19 health emergency declaration “I had seen the writing on the wall that this was going to be a major global-involved event and it was going to have an impact on everything across our society.”

Thank you, Dr Bonnie Henry! #bcnews
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MLA Darlene Rotchford returning to the @bclegislature.bsky.social virtually from her hospital bed to cast her vote in Chambers less than 6 hours after delivering her newborn daughter is definitely the most badass working-mom moment I've had the privilege of witnessing in #bcpoli.

Suspicious Tesla Sales Surge Triggers Canadian Government Investigation - Motor Illustrated Tesla reported 8,600 sales in three days, triggering $43 million in government EV rebates. A single Toronto Tesla location claimed over 1,200 sales, raising concerns about possible rebate misuse. Tran...

Tesla is under investigation in Canada for processing 8,600 vehicle sales in just three days before a federal EV credit expired.

The company claimed $43 million in credits over those three days. It was a big jump from usual sales volumes.

Since 1997, BC has lead the fight against Big Tobacco, and today we won! The court has approved an historic $32.5B resolution.

The largest in Canadian history!

This is about reducing the harm. BC will be receiving $3.7B to strengthen our healthcare system.

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

YouTube video by Friends of Canadian Media Vote to Save the CBC

OK this ad is actually very good lmaoooo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFJ4...

We’re sending the US president a clear message: We will not be bullied and we never be the 51st state. 🇨🇦

That boulevard on Blanchard between Yates and Johnson is bound to be the best darn boulevard the City of Victoria has ever seen, presuming construction time is an indication. #yyj

We are fighting back hard in this trade war.

And we will not stand down until the threat to British Columbia is over.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32063

You may be feeling angry, betrayed or anxious due to the economic attack on our country. Yet, there isn’t anywhere else I’d rather be than BC to face these US tariff threats.

We will be firm in our resolve to win this fight. And we will do it by standing together and standing strong for BC.

We didn’t ask for this fight, but we’re not going to shrink from it.

This threat to our sovereignty has brought out a sense of pride and solidarity amongst all Canadians. Together, we're going to fight and we’re going to win.

Read my full statement: news.gov.bc.ca/32054

Anyone know what's up with Vancity online banking?

This is one of the most significant actions we can take as a country, and I 100% support this: www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7463926

…and as a human on this earth.

Flying these days is starting to feel very unsafe...

You might have missed it, but Amazon warehouse workers in Raleigh, NC are voting this week on whether to form a union.

If they win, they'll be the first unionized Amazon facility in the South.

Remember that we can always find hope in the labor movement.

I'm not going to read beyond the headline. I want it to be a surprise

These allegations go from bad to worse.

Now they include that Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange deliberately interfered with the investigation into inflated contracts and took over their negotiations.

If true, this would be a cover up of one of the biggest political scandals Alberta has seen.

Screenshot of the gulf of Mexico on google maps, which now displays as "(Gulf of America)" after its actual name.

I wonder what Google will do when the administration tells them to change the name of Canada (or more likely, parts of Canada).

While I agree with the sentiment of your post, Trump has never said Canada will be the new Montana ;)