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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 3h

Distraction is the second leading cause of fatal crashes in our region and province. We hope that all candidates take that seriously, especially those from a party campaigning on public safety. (Video from ABC School Board Candidate Lina Vargas on Instagram)

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Better Columbia @bettercolumbia.ca · 18h

The BC NDP marked the 25th anniversary of 2001's devastating cuts to the transit networks by proposing a new round of transit funding cuts, observes Michael Hall.

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The BC NDP's transit cave-in - Better Columbia

The BCNDP celebrates the 25th anniversary of transit funding cuts—by cutting transit funding, again.

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 21h

@vancolour.bsky.social do you feel like taking a break from the Vancouver election and jump into #NewWest election coverage? We've had a mayoral candidate ghost at least 5 community groups. We could use some help finding him and getting some answers.

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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Who goes to a job interview and doesn’t answer any questions!?

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On Friday it took David Eby just 2 hours and 13 minutes to cave-in on TransLink's long awaited new revenue tool. This also marks the 25th anniversary of Mike Farnworth and the NDP axing a vehicle levy in 2001, and losing that year's election 77-2.

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The BC NDP's transit cave-in - Better Columbia

The BCNDP celebrates the 25th anniversary of transit funding cuts—by cutting transit funding, again.

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Michael Ledger-Lomas @michaelledgerlomas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One big worry I have about a BC Cons win is that they will eff up transit, but Eby's plan to eff up transit addresses that.

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Ben ✨ @inparts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is probably the straw that broke the camel's back for me. After a long list of broken 2024 election promises for transit, and now publicly announcing an intention to let TransLink fiscal cliff (at this point the onus is on the NDP to prove otherwise), I can't bring myself to vote NDP again.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I would argue that its the users of transit that are being deprioritized with this decision, not just the advocates. The former being ~1,000,000 people, and the latter being a much smaller number! I think the title of the article misrepresents the groups at play (car "owners" vs transit "advocates")

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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Beaks off about public engagement but when the public wants to engage, they won't. Say one thing, do another! That should be their slogan.

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Absolutely brutal. #NewWest

Daniel Fontaine refuses to answer questions from the New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I was reminded of that after I made this. But then also couldn't find a template for them :(

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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Absolutely brutal. #NewWest

The "responses" from New West Progressives to the New West Tenants Union election questions. Every single one reads the candidate "did not respond to our communication and follow-up."

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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The New West Progressive have ignored yet another swath of the electorate. Declining to speak to ANY advocacy group speaks volumes about what they think of us voters.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What a pathetic showing by the BC NDP, caving to the vehicle levy news faster than you can say LNG. This election is a race to the bottom and we still have 22 days to go.

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Matthew Laird @matthewlaird.ca · 01/10/2026

We have an electric vehicle and commute by bike and transit, what bribe do we get to lower our family expenses? I guess it's a game of one-upmanship on blowing out the provincial finances after yesterday's buck-a-beer ripoff. #bcpoli

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In response to David Eby lowering the province-wide gas tax by 10¢, TransLink should, in response, raise their separate fuel levy by 10¢ to make up the difference 😌 Purely by coincidence, the TL board is meeting right now.

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 01/10/2026

He nods at "the existential challenge of climate change." While announcing a brand new oil pipeline.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Announcement 1: new crude oil pipeline Announcement 2: gas in BC will be made cheaper It's not even 10 AM 😮‍💨

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 30/09/2026

Aside from the B.C. Greens, one of the key fights in this election is who can LNG the hardest

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Community First New West @communityfirstnw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Community First's 2026 platform is now live! This document outlines a clear, positive direction for New Westminster, building on accomplishments we are proud of. It does not shy away from doing what is right: investing in the city and people that we love. www.communityfirstnw.ca/platform

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I wish they sold larger bunches of cilantro

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Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There will be TWO elections this October, and we hope transit riders vote in both of them! It can be confusing to figure out which level of government is responsible for what (especially when candidates make promises they can’t follow through on).

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/09/2026

It’s always sad to say goodbye to baseball season. There’s nothing finer than 162, starting when the world is blooming and winding down as that chill sets in. Winter is coming and I’ll make the best of it, but I’m already looking forward to spring ⚾️

Pic of twins-rangers at target field tonight

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Kristie @knairn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This horrible season aside, I’m trying to remind myself that when it’s the dead of winter, I’ll be wishing I was here more than anywhere else.

View of the field at the Skydome from the 500s

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Brendan Dawe @dawe.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Kind of amazing how underappreciated “make the buses go faster” would save service hours, free up bus availability, and actually sell more fares, all of which are positives on a transit agency’s balance sheet

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks for the daily summary. This is great!

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Erik Noonan @eriknoonan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With the autumnal equinox behind us, we're officially in the 13 months of the year where riding a bike is impossible and unfathomable. Congratulations, bike friends, we've made it yet again.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

😐 > Wrongly accusing Nakagawa of disclosing information from a closed meeting — and while making that accusation, wrongfully disclosing information from a closed meeting

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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is a good news story. It's nice to get an award, its nicer to know lives will be saved. Funding Climate Action in #NewWest saves lives. www.freshetnews.ca/new-westmins...

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New Westminster recognized for its extreme heat response efforts - Freshet News

Community Energy Association awards New Westminstera Climate and Energy Action Award for its extreme heat response

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 18/09/2026

What if we were to treat affordable housing as economic infrastructure, competing with pipelines and ports? It’s a comparison that reflects housing’s actual importance to overall economic output and productivity, Ernest Lang writes. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...

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The Nation-Building Strategy Nobody Can Tariff | The Tyee

Why Mark Carney should get government far more involved in delivering affordable housing for Canadians.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I don't know, but I like the way you think

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

TransLink can do another beer collab to fund the station

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hell yeah! City of New West is increasing its land inventory with the purchase of a large amount of car dealership property 😍 looking forward to seeing how this space so close to downtown will be used in the future

Satellite images of land in New Westminster with a few large parcels outlined in red.

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Better Columbia @bettercolumbia.ca · 17/09/2026

The City of Vancouver's election rules that prevent racialized candidates from standing on the ballot under their birth names is racially disparate and reflects a double standard rooted in cultural chauvinism, argues Ruofan Wang.

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Vancouver's ballot naming rules are racially discriminatory - Better Columbia

The City of Vancouver's rule against Chinese names on ballots is racially disparate and reflects a double standard rooted in chauvinism.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's getting hauntingly close to spooky season which means it's almost time for a rewatch of Twin Peaks, the coziest show ever made ☺️

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 16/09/2026

Our much-anticipated Vancouver City Council full term report card is here! 📝 We look back over 4 years of council votes and give the mayor and each councillor a grade, backed up by solid numbers. How did your favourite councillor do? visionzerovancouver.ca/2026/09/16/v...

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Vancouver City Council Full Term Report Card

Vancouver heads to the polls in October to vote for its Mayor and Council, so we’re looking back on how all the incumbents voted on road safety measures over the full 4 year term.

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This is when I start packing a sweater or jacket, but not wearing it out of the house

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There is a very large sewage pipe that runs through the ravine, so the infrastructure is already there!

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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

New West Progressives are doing some great work in the AI Slop department 🤮

An AI generated image of first responders in what is supposed to be New Westminster, in honour of first responders in New York City on 9/11

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