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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
www.vancouverisawesome.com/food-and-dri... #YVR #RichmondBC 🇨🇦
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Richmond-born Top Chef champion opens new airport restaurant at YVR
Think dim sum, wonton noodles, Bangkok-style curry rice and kimchi grilled cheese.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
www.unitedwaygt.org/news-release... #MunicipalElections #onpoli #cdnpoli #Vote #CivicEngagement 🗳️
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Voice the Vote Launches Putting 15 Organizers and 50 Community Grants on the Ground to Reverse Record-Low Municipal Voter Turnout - United Way Greater Toronto
Voice the Vote is a non-partisan, community-powered initiative helping residents across Peel, Toronto and York region connect the issues they care about most to the decisions that shape their communit...
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
www.blogto.com/city/2026/06... #MenstrualEquity #PeriodPoverty #cdnpoli #onpoli
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Free period products in Ontario washrooms could become reality
Free menstrual products in Ontario workplaces? That's a "no-brainer," according to one provincial legislator pushing to make them as common…
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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 26/06/2026
Victoria voters will see a non-binding question on this year's municipal election ballot on if the city and District of Saanich should amalgamate. cheknews.ca/victoria-to-move-ahead-…
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Victoria to move ahead with non-binding amalgamation question
Victoria voters will see a non-binding question on this year's municipal election ballot on if the city and District of Saanich should amalgamate.
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
“The Ontario Liberal Party is in probably the strongest position it’s been in since the time of the Wynne government.” What does that mean for Doug Ford, Marit Stiles, and Ontario’s next political chapter? I joined David Herle to discuss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kx... #cdnpoli #onpoli
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Outlook Ontario with David Coletto: Just how vulnerable is Doug Ford? | The Herle Burly
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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B.C. names Site C dam after late premier John Horgan | CBC News
The province announced Thursday the dam on the Peace River near Fort St. John is being named the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.
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Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The B.C. Emergency Alert system is tested twice a year. The next test will be on this coming Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 1:55 p.m. Do you know how and when BC Emergency Alerts are broadcast to cell phones, TV & radio? Learn more: emergencyinfobc.ca/test
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Jodie Wickens @jodiewickens.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Extending the Safe Supports Project means more survivors of intimate partner violence can access the help they need—especially in rural, remote and northern communities. Learn more about these crucial support services news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Extending support for survivors of partner violence in family justice system
Safe Supports Project will continue delivering wraparound services in rural, remote communities
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Approval of the Carney government remains solidly positive at 54%, with no drop following the shift to a majority. If anything, the result suggests Canadians are comfortable with the outcome and the direction. Full results: abacusdata.ca/canadian-po...
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Canadian Politics: Liberals Extend Lead and Consolidate Support After Securing Majority - Abacus Data
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
www.freshetnews.ca/burnaby-kore...
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Burnaby Korea Town sign project ‘on hold’ after BIA loses funding - Freshet News
BIA executive director blames community infighting for failed bylaw renewal
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 24/04/2026
Olivia Chow urges Toronto residents to fight Doug Ford’s land grab at Billy Bishop airport: ‘Make some noise’
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Olivia Chow urges Toronto residents to fight Doug Ford’s land grab at Billy Bishop airport: ‘Make some noise’
To rally opposition to the Ontario premier’s plan, Mayor Olivia Chow’s office has started a petition to tell the province “Hands off our land.”
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
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He Helped Canada Line Workers Win Justice. Now, There’s a Book | The Tyee
Joe Barrett helped migrant worker tunnel builders win a historic labour victory.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Opposition to supportive housing mounts at municipalities across Metro Vancouver
Two community groups are behind growing opposition toward supportive housing projects across Metro Vancouver.
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Pollara Strategic Insights @pollara.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Our deep dive on blue collar workers finds many Canadians still see the NDP as the party that does the most to help blue collar workers - but very few blue collar workers themselves feel this way. Read the full analysis: pollarastrategicinsights.substack.com/p/blue-colla...
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The membership sales cutoff passed January 28. Now the NDP leadership contest shifts from signing people up to mobilizing and persuading those already in the fold. That change matters for who wins and what comes next. open.substack.com/pub/davidco...
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
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Travelling doctor blends passion with responsibility | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Travelling doctor blends passion with responsibility Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
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A look at the workings of Canada’s immigration system — through the eyes of a longtime insider
Neil Cochrane’s memoir describes a time when dealing with applicants was often very personal — especially when marriage fraud was suspected.
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 03/01/2026
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NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa on the death of his wife and the comfort he got from across the aisle
At 54, he’s had to learn how to live a life alone, after spending four decades with the same person
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
www.politicoast.ca/2025/12/19/j... #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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John Horgan In His Own Words with Rod Mickleburgh
We speak with journalist Rod Mickleburgh about his new book
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
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Crowdfunding launched to support widow of longtime Chinatown security guard | News
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the widow of Harold Johnson, a longtime security guard in Vancouver's Chinatown.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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Palma’s Picks: Family violence and the journey to recovery | Watch News Videos Online
Watch Palma’s Picks: Family violence and the journey to recovery Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Stewart Prest @stewartprest.ca · 29/11/2025
This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem. It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
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Giller Prize @gillerprize.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of the 2025 #GillerPrize for her novel, PICK A COLOUR. gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...
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Souvankham Thammavongsa is the Winner of the 2025 Giller Prize
November 17, 2025 (Toronto, Ontario) – Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000. The an...
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
It’s not about who you know, it’s about what you do. City Hall will soon be known as a source of support for New Yorkers — and an example of what our best and brightest can achieve.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 14/11/2025
How did Zohran Mamdani go from polling at 1% to Mayor-elect of New York City?
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How Mamdani Won: Field Director Tascha Van Auken on Grassroots Organizing Behind Historic Victory
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is less than two months away from taking office in New York City. Mamdani’s history-making campaign, grounded in community organizing, propelled the little-known Assembly-m...
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
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Opinion: Former Premier John Horgan’s biography is In His Own Words
Biography is "extremely readable, almost like a conversation," says columnist.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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Everything Political: Why Canadian Voters Are Split Between a Disruptor or a “Daddy”
Podcast Episode · The Paikin Podcast · 2025-10-09 · 47m
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...
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Obituary: Victoria veteran was part of commando unit that fought Japanese in Burma
Gordon Quan is also being remembered as a pillar of Victoria’s Chinese community, a tireless worker and volunteer.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 16/10/2025
“The deaf community had a lot of excitement because it would have changed things that previously were causing harm… “To now see them say, ‘Oh, we’re going to rework this,’ is devastating.” #bcpoli
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BC Reneges on New Supports for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children | The Tyee
A language skills program was set to go, until the government pulled the plug.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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'The definition of bittersweet': Horgan's memoir launched in Victoria
Veteran journalist Rod Mickleburgh says he was careful to ensure John Horgan’s authentic voice was maintained. That meant leaving in some “f-bombs” and relaying hard truths.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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Fond memories of John Horgan highlight book launch
Vaughn Palmer: Anecdotes about the late premier's love of people abound at event in Victoria
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 06/10/2025
“So why now? I’m tired of Conservatives and Liberals lying to workers, telling them they’re going to make their lives better. All we see happening is our lives getting worse.” @isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews Rob Ashton who is joining the race for the NDP leadership. #canpoli
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‘We're All Getting Screwed. I’ve Had Enough’ | The Tyee
He was a dockworker, then a labour leader. Now Rob Ashton wants to lead the federal NDP. A Tyee Q&A.
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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 03/10/2025
The NDP leadership race has only just begun, but one candidate already stands out -- perhaps not the one you'd expect. Here's why Rob Ashton is worth a serious look. www.davidmoscrop.com/p/the-ndp-le...
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The NDP Leadership Race: A Labour Party Leader From....Labour?
Canada's left party may be undertaking the bold experiment of indulging in overt, unapologetic class politics. Risks include energizing members and winning.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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Families push for Silver Alert system to find missing seniors in B.C. | CBC News
Advocates and family members say targeted phone alerts for missing seniors with cognitive impairments could improve their chances of being found.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-p...
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Torontonians happier with their city heading into election year
More Toronto residents say they feel safe in the city, according to a ‘listening’ survey conducted by polling firm Ipsos
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Future Hindsight @futurehindsight.com · 18/09/2025
Protests are often the first step in voicing our anger with a given system, but behind real victories are neighbors meeting weekly, block captains staying connected, and small groups that grow into powerful forces. (2/3)
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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Listen: Why is Canada changing its immigration policy?
As the federal government moves to reduce the number of non-permanent residents, critics warn this may signal a harder shift in policy.
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Diana Gibson @dianagibson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We’re closing the digital divide. 7 communities will benefit from new internet infrastructure including Piers Island, Texada Island, Jordan River, Port Renfrew & parts of Pacheedaht First Nation. This will bring better access to healthcare, education & economic opportunities. news.gov.bc.ca/32766
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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Temporary foreign workers aren’t ‘main factor’ in high youth unemployment: economist
The youth unemployment rate in July edged up to its highest level since September 2010, according to Statistics Canada. Fabian Lange, an economics professor at McGill University, tells Power & Politic...
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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Kirk LaPointe: Lessons from John Horgan still echo after his passing
The former B.C. premier's memoir is less about power than about people
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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Potential list of books slated for removal from Edmonton school libraries contains ‘significant works of literature’: former trustee
Several award-winning books may be removed from Edmonton public school libraries amid new rules from the provincial Ministry of Education and Childcare.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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John Horgan : In His Own Words
DescriptionThis candid, unvarnished memoir of British Columbia’s most popular premier reveals a legacy of enduring value to Canadian politics and culture. The public outpouring of emotion at the time ...
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 14/08/2025
A new front has opened up in the diplomatic battle between China and Taiwan: the small town of Hope and its welcoming central bus stop. 🚏🇹🇼 @tyolsen.bsky.social reports.
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How a Tiny Flag Embroiled a BC Town in China-Taiwan Tensions | The Tyee
Fifteen years after it went up, a monument near Hope’s town hall prompts protests from diplomats.
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Times Colonist @timescolonist.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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Ground breaks on downtown Langford's first hotel
The man who opened Langford’s first Asian restaurant in 1969 is now part of a partnership to open downtown Langford’s first hotel.
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
ICYMI: Lina Khan wrote at @nytopinion.nytimes.com about our campaign's connection to small businesses and why we need to fight the concentrated economic power that too often suffocates them. It's not just good for a thriving local economy — it's good politics too.
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Lele @leletruong.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
"Born in Toronto as a daughter of a head-tax payer, Susan saw firsthand the impact of discriminatory government policies on minority groups." ccncsj.ca/remembering-...
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Remembering Susan Eng, Pioneering Advocate for Justice and Human Rights - CCNC - SJ
Susan Eng, a trailblazing civic leader, tireless advocate for human rights, and a fearless lawyer who called power to account, passed away on July 26, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 7...
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Kelly Greene @kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
A Tsunami Watch has been issued for BC for zones A, B, C and D. Risk level is currently being evaluated, please remain alert. If you are on the shoreline and see the tide suddenly receding, evacuate immediately. Learn more: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunam...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime. The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2…
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How do we lead moral lives in an age of bullies? | Robert Reich
In my lifetime, I have witnessed a shift from support of decency to tolerance of cruelty. Where do we go from here?
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