Lesli Boldt

Take Action - BC Rent Bank Since 2019, BC Rent Bank has helped over 15,000 households avoid eviction or essential utility disconnection through financial assistance. But government

Help save BC Rent Bank—a proven program that's helped 15,000+ renters in B.C. avoid eviction. Send a letter to the BC government now: bcrentbank.ca/takeaction/?...
#BCRentBank #EvictionPrevention #renters

B.C. seeks to appeal DRIPA ruling in top court, says 'core democratic values' at risk VICTORIA — A First Nations leader says the British Columbia government wants amendments that propose a "gutting" of its own reconciliation legislation.

Words fail me. B.C. seeks to appeal DRIPA ruling in top court, says 'core democratic values' at risk www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...

West Vancouver landlord ordered to pay tenant $38,000 for wrongful eviction The landlord failed to prove he lived in the rental unit after evicting his tenant in 2024

8 yrs ago, I was evicted by landlord who said son moved in. It was renovated (I had bldg permit/photos) and then rented after 6 mos. I still lost at RTB. West Vancouver landlord ordered to pay tenant $38,000 for wrongful eviction www.timescolonist.com/local-news/w... via @timescolonist.bsky.social

B.C. would struggle to contain oil spill off north coast, research suggests Decades of research shows waves, wind and darkness would defeat containment efforts for much of the year, raising questions about new oil export plans

This seems painfully obvious but I'm glad the evidence proves it for the remaining doubters. BC would struggle to contain oil spill off north coast www.timescolonist.com/islander/bc-...

What Carney’s Davos Speech Reveals about the Future | The Tyee And why Canadians should get ready for a spring election.

What Carney's Davos Speech Reveals about the Future via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2026...

And I am NOT going to Seattle for a show ;)

Hey @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social - I went to see the New Pornographers a few years ago in Vancouver - and was underwhelmed. Great music but no interaction with the audience in between songs, no hype or excitement - very business like on stage. In short - better to listen to them on the radio ;)

Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

I am proud of our prime minister. This speech meets the moment. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli

More cops on streets as VicPD revives foot-patrol unit “When officers know the community and the community knows their officers, trust grows and safety improves,” says Chief Fiona Wilson.

More cops on streets as VicPD revives foot-patrol unit www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m... via @timescolonist.bsky.social

We have a lot of big problems in the housing market, especially in building more affordable rental housing, and there are big economic and political issues preventing that housing from being built; that's where our attention should be right now. The rest of us can take care of ourselves, IMHO.

The condo sales process was challenging, but after several weeks, we found a buyer who loved the place (which I'd made lots of improvements to and taken great care of). Realtors need to hustle and work for their money again, instead of listing and waiting for offers to come in. Is that so bad? 4/5

This would not have been possible for me in Vancouver, and it's still pretty brutal in Victoria. But prices are going down - and rents are finally coming down, too. Homeowners and landlords may be griping about that, but it's good for the economy, communities, labour markets and more. 3/5

Now, it's true that I both a bought and sold at prices at least $25K less than they would have yielded this time last year. But for me, it's a wash. So I still made money on my studio condo (which is being reinvested in my new place). I'm finally moving up the real estate ladder. 2/5

I moved this week after several months both buying and selling condos in Victoria, BC. I am reading so many new year's stories (including one just now) about us living in "the worst home sales market in 30 years". I know I'm just one person, but that hasn't been my experience. 🧵 1/5

‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US Most of the Americas have suffered from interference from their powerful northern neighbour – and are usually the worse off for it

‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US

Another "open today" alert in #Victoria: Routine Coffee on Fort btwn Cook and Vancouver. This locally owned hipster haven is my post-workout go-to for coffee - so happy it was open. Grab a coffee and then hit Masala Mart on same block for authentic South Asian groceries (opened a few weeks ago).

Hey Victoria! If you don’t feel like making breakfast at home this morning, the Avalon Cafe on Fort is open today from 9 to 2 pm!

After 3 local newspapers closed, these journalists are reviving print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities | CBC News Several community news outlets in Metro Vancouver, including the Burnaby Now, New West Record and Tri-City News closed down last spring. But now, a group of longtime journalists are launching a print ...

After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities @freshetnews.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production Western Forest Products’ value-added plant in Chemainus will get up to $7.5 million, and Island TimberFrame in Cumberland will receive as much as $325,000.

I worked on a legislative committee looking at expanding BC's value-added forest sector 33 years ago. Good to see government finally taking action. *intentional snark*. Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production www.timescolonist.com/business/isl... via @timescolonist.bsky.social

Double your donation! • Georgia Strait Alliance Right now, your gift will go twice as far to help build resilient, just, and thriving coastal communities across the Salish Sea.

Just made an end-of-year donation to @georgiastraitbc.bsky.social! Love their work on southern resident orca protection + marine planning w/coastal First Nations on the Salish Sea. Join me in supporting this important work - your donation will be doubled! georgiastrait.org/give-f/ #orcas #SalishSea

We already have more RSV illness in Canada - and more hospitalized babies - today because more parents aren’t immunizing their children.

A Paris, le nombre de sans-abri dans les campements au plus haut depuis six ans Les maraudes de France terre d’asile ont recensé, fin novembre, 663 tentes dans les principales zones de campements de la capitale, ce qui représenterait 985 à 1 723 personnes. En cause, la baisse des places d’hébergements et les restrictions dans l’accès au séjour.

A Paris, le nombre de sans-abri dans les campements au plus haut depuis six ans

Here’s where you can pick up the first Freshet newspaper in New West:

Zesty Lemon Clothing
Yum Donuts
New West City Hall
Queensborough CC
təməsew̓txʷ CC
Moody Park Arena
New West Public Library
Tourism New West
Goodway’s Specialty Foods
Groove Cat Books and Records
Greens and Beans Deli

#newwest

Metro Vancouver mayors call for province to roll back housing legislation amid concerns about eroding autonomy A group of 16 municipal leaders have written a letter to Premier David Eby voicing concerns about what they feel is an erosion of autonomy.

Yet yesterday, Metro Van mayors issued open letter (New West's @pjnewwest.bsky.social, North Van's Linda Buchanan, Van's Ken Sim, Langley's Nathan Pachal and Bowen Island's Andrew Leonard wldn't sign) demanding @christineboyle.bsky.social repeal act to do just that. vancouversun.com/news/metro-v...

This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet The magnitude of the housing shortage is huge, the problems chronic, but the housing crisis is solvable. Throughout the province and country, the housing crisis is marked by high rents and prices, ...

What I find interesting about @bcpolicy.bsky.social's Alex Hemingway's commentary is that his research notes that municipal exclusionary zoning remains one of the greatest barriers to solving the housing crisis. (1/2) This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...

Spotted on my run today, @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social! The little motor is still whirring….

Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing towers, citing public opposition Proposal to fast-track social housing towers of up to 20 storeys around Vancouver has been rejected, with public opposition blamed. Read on.

What a shame. Vancouver Council fails to have the political courage to move forward with an approach that many other cities have embraced. Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing towers, citing public opposition vancouversun.com/news/vancouv... via @vancouversun.bsky.social

Right. Tariffs and inflation aren't driving up food prices - it's price fixing (OK, it might be that too, but you know what I mean...)

The words "gong show" immediately come to mind. #bcpoli

John Rustad removed as BC Conservative leader The BC Conservative party has removed John Rustad as the leader and Trevor Halford has been appointed interim leader.

This is going to get ugly (it probably already is). John Rustad removed as BC Conservative leader cheknews.ca/20-b-c-conse...