Austin Kelly

They should do it again tomorrow

Alberta to apply to Major Projects Office for new bitumen pipeline to northern B.C. coast | CBC News The Alberta government plans to develop and submit a formal application to the federal Major Projects Office for a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast of British Columbia.

It is endlessly fascinating to me that Alberta's premier will go to war to fight what she sees as interference in her province, but feels entitled to make plans for BC

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More than 40 media outlets published misinformation about “transgender ideology” in relation to the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. That’s according to research conducted by the Tran... TikTok video by Xtra Magazine

More than 40 media outlets published anti-trans misinformation in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, according to research from @transjournalists.org

Here's why that's such a big deal ⬇️

(Video for @xtramagazine.com by me and @cody.boats )

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Terrified to think of how far-right fans of Kirk, aching for more violence, could very well turn this into an even more radicalizing moment

Will they now believe their fears have been proven right and feel they have a right to "retaliate," regardless of who actually was behind the initial shooting?

What the heck is Saskatchewan? A guide for Chappell Roan fans | Xtra Magazine Chappell Roan’s teaser for “The Subway” has made Saskatchewan the belle of the ball. But what’s the deal with Canada’s most rectangular province?

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The dek of this story is factually inaccurate and is currently stoking a lot of fear-mongering on here (and I'm assuming elsewhere in the social mediaverse)

I hope the Globe corrects it soon.

EXCLUSIVE: Chilliwack girl, 6, recounts 24 hours lost in woods 'She used her smarts for her to be found,' says Lily Coursol's grandmother Brenda Brintnell

Black Press Exclusive: 6-year-old girl who was lost in woods near Chilliwack shares her story.

Watch: Fire crews extinguish flames at Quesnel's Nourish Food Bank Fire crews were called to the scene at about 9:30 p.m. Monday

Fire crews extinguish flames at Quesnel's Nourish Food Bank

Canadian Blood Services | Canada's Lifeline There are many ways to join Canada's Lifeline. Discover how you can make all the difference for someone in Canada today.

if you are feeling helpless, a simple but incredibly valuable thing that many of us can do after a catastrophe is sign up to donate blood and plasma. www.blood.ca/en

As a note, I'd recommend being cautious if checking social media for more info.

There are some pretty difficult photos and videos out there.

Multiple people dead, injured after car drives into Vancouver Filipino festival A vehicle drove into a crowd at the street festival, VPD say the driver is in custody

Multiple people dead, injured after car drives into Vancouver Filipino festival

Meet the candidate: Liberal Clinton Emslie Clinton Emslie is an immigration consultant based out of Quesnel

Hey!

We did a Q&A list for the candidates (too many folks running and not enough time for individual interviews)

Here's the link to one of them, at the bottom of the story is links to all of the other folks who responded.

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I've cracked the code of why byelection lineups are so long in Vancouver today.

It's not just a turnout question.

Compared to the 2017 byelection, the city decreased the number of election workers by EIGHTY PERCENT.

From 1,250 in 2017 to 250 this time around.

This was a staff recommendation.

No charges recommended in 8-hour 2024 Courtenay standoff: Police watchdog In IIO interview, man recalls being "Tasered" 16 times, repeatedly being shot with 40mm rounds

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Cariboo woman sounds alarm over end of deafblind supports A deafblind Quesnel woman said having an intervenor 'sets her free' from a 'mind prison' as funding for the support is set to end in March

Cariboo woman sounds alarm over end of deafblind supports

A little blue bird at Surrey's Green Timbers Urban Forest.

Archie Chantyman heads south across the Quesnel River Bridge on his journey of healing to the site of the St. Joseph Mission residential school where he was sent in his youth.

The new arbour at the Lhtako Dene Nation reserve was packed during the first annual Lhtako Dene-Quesnel Tillicum Society Powwow.

A black bear seemingly missing an eye muches on some grasses.

A lone caribou off Barkerville Highway.

Members of the RCMP stand in front of the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Quesnel.

A Quesnel volunteer fighter getting a hose ready as a house is on fire.

River Rush players celebrate a goal.

A Quesnel River Rush player celebrating after scoring a game-winning goal.

Two boxers stand at the ready in a ring.

Little late but here are some of my top photos of 2024:

This is from Quesnel's Rumble 33 boxing event.

GoFundMe started to cover medical expenses for woman with Courtenay ties Tammy Gough has started the GoFundMe to raise costs not covered by insurance

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Take a look at some of Black Press Media's top photos of 2024 across Canada

I've got a few in Black Press's top photos of 2024!

(This was my first real attempt at a video story and I'm pretty into it)

Video: River Rush wrangle a win against 100 Mile House The rivalry between the Rush and Wranglers is strong and Wednesday's game had plenty of big hits

Watch: River Rush wrangle a win against 100 Mile House