iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Um, how though? And for the second time??

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Starting an AHS watch 15 years after the original release date, knowing very little about any of it I've long loved reading horror but shied away from most of it onscreen What do I need to know? 🫣

420

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Aw, I'm a sucker for a B&W and tortie pair 🤩 My B&W Dave is to heavy to sit on extended legs for long 😆

030

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I've been watching these orcas swim parts of the Salish Sea almost all of my life The idea my nephew may not have the opportunity to form similar memories is just 💔

28729

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

I hope it passes quickly! Going in for mine on Tuesday and bracing for the fallout

010

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

F-bombs are just fine for print interviews! It's the broadcasters who frown on them 😅

021

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

You may be right The NDP seems to intend for this to be a social media scandal. There's no press release, unlike the times they've targeted Conservative candidates And dropping it late on a holiday Friday afternoon means it might burn out without going much beyond Twitter

040

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

So yesterday, BC Conservative interim leader Lorne Doerkson dropped a candidate over racist social media posts from 2025 Today, the BC NDP surfaced racist social media posts from Conservative campaign manager Katy Merrifield So... what is Doerkson going to do this time? #bcpoli

84012

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I'm mulling opening my next BC election story with an homage to The Cremation of Sam McGee, if you were wondering where my brain is at with just over 2 weeks to go before voting day 🥲

3170

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

This is good context following Doerkson's decision to drop Joachim Agou as the party's candidate in Victoria-Beacon Hill over racist social media posts That's a no-hope riding for the Cons but some BC Conservative incumbents who have made homophobic comments are still running in strong Con ridings

34120

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Also yesterday, Insurance Brokers of BC came out in favour of keeping the no-fault insurance system brought in by the NDP BC Conservatives' Lorne Doerkson is promising to turn it into a "hybrid model" to, he says, better serve people who are catastrophically injured in vehicle accidents

View in Browser

Statement on the Future of Auto Insurance in B.C.

The Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia (IBABC) believes any discussion about the future of auto insurance in B.C. must begin with one question: What system will continue to provide effective, affordable and available auto insurance today and for the long term for all residents of B.C.? B.C. Brokers serve more than four million drivers across the province in over 900 locations, serving consumers with all their insurance needs.

Having extensively studied alternatives to B.C.’s public auto insurance system, to date we have yet to see a universally available, consumer-friendly private-market or hybrid tort option that provides greater long-term and sustainable value for B.C. drivers than the existing framework.

This does not mean that changes are without merit. ICBC must continue to evolve, improve service, control costs, deliver effective claims service and hold all drivers accountable for their behaviour by affecting rates of those drivers who cause accidents. We believe the current reforms are moving the system in the right direction, with a greater share of the financial burden being placed on those whose driving behaviour contributes to increased claims and rewards responsible drivers with better rates. The current model does still assign fault in all claims.

For more than 50 years, ICBC has provided mandatory auto insurance to British Columbians without making eligibility dependent on factors such as age, gender or marital status – factors that private insurers may consider when establishing rates. That is particularly important when considering the experience of private auto markets in other provinces. Across Canada, private insurers are facing significant challenges from rising claims costs, affordability pressures and changing regulatory environments.

In some jurisdictions, insurers have restricted physical damage coverage offerings, or withdrawn from segments of the mark…

084

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yesterday: Eby promised to freeze ICBC rates for another 3 years Doerkson pledged a $1k tax cut by boosting the personal exemption to $32,000 Lowan pitched education policies, including more $$ for inclusive education, more counsellors in schools #bcpoli

251

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail: 9AM, Surrey: David Eby making a healthcare announcement 11AM, Coquitlam: Lorne Doerkson making a policy announcement 1PM, Whistler: Green candidate Jeremy Valeriote will talk tourism and transit (Lowan's on Salt Spring today, no press conference) #bcpoli

191

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Third update on provincial candidates today! Elections BC confirms a Green candidate in Langley-Willowbrook #bcpoli

VICTORIA – There has been an update to the final list of candidates for the 2026 Provincial General Election.

Candidate added – Langley-Willowbrook

Candidate Anisha Sandhu, representing the BC Green Party, has been added to the official list of candidates and will appear on the ballot for Langley-Willowbrook.
On October 8, Elections BC determined the candidate’s nomination application was not processed correctly and re-evaluated the submission. As a result of this review, Elections BC has determined the candidate’s nomination application met all requirements and has been accepted.

Accordingly, the Chief Electoral Officer has issued an Order under s. 280 of the Election Act to add candidate Anisha Sandhu to the ballot for Langley-Willowbrook.

0132

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yesterday, I said in an interview that I kinda miss old-school party election platform drops 🤓 Today in an interview: "We've never, in recent years, had platforms that gave reliable insight into what governments do afterwards" No lies detected 😱💀 #bcpoli

1152

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I love that my job gives me the opportunity to ask some really smart, passionate people questions and hear their interesting, incisive and thoughtful answers 🤩 It just about balances out all the times I have to ask politicians questions and get no answers 😒

3261

Reposted by Shannon Waters

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's worth noting that in the olden days (like, 15 years ago) areas like White Rock/South Surrey, the Tri-Cities, or Ridge Meadows had 5-15 reporters solely dedicated to local community news. There was a business model that supported that, and it's a huge issue that no longer exists.

311112

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Contrast Doerkson's response to former Conservative leader John Rustad's refusal to drop 2024 Surrey South candidate Brent Chapman over racist posts on social media Chapman was elected and only left the Conservative caucus after his wife, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, resigned as party leader #bcpoli

vancouver.citynews.ca

Historically right-leaning strategist repelled by BC Conservatives

A strategist with a history of supporting right-leaning parties says he's voting BC NDP thanks to the Conservatives' decision to keep a controversial candidate.

162

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The second question had a bit more detail about Agou's posts Doerkson again reiterated he hadn't seen them. "Trust me when I say this, I'll be looking into them the second I leave this podium." The press release about dropping Agou came out about an hour later

191

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Doerkson was asked about Agou twice this morning He first said he hadn't seen his posts and tried to turn the question around on the NDP, asking if Eby would drop Vancouver-Hastings candidate Amanda Burrows because she has "denounced policing in this province"

281

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

More provincial candidate news: Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson says Joachim Agou is no longer the party's candidate in Victoria-Beacon Hill after the NDP surfaced racist comments Agou made on social media #bcpoli

Statement from Lorne Doerkson, Leader of the Conservative Party of BC, on the candidate in Victoria-Beacon Hill

October 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

VANCOUVER, B.C. - "There is no excuse for this. I will not tolerate it. The candidate in Victoria-Beacon Hill is no longer a Conservative candidate. If elected, he will not serve in the Caucus."

-30-

53511

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

He got asked again today His answer was mostly the same, continuing to lean hard on the "I'm not sure if you know how the legislature works but..." I would love to see these statements fact-checked 👀 #bcpoli

283

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A document prepared by Energy United and Resource Works calls Canada’s policies to fight the climate crisis, protect nature and defend Indigenous Rights are a “problem,” and environmental organizations are “opponents,” @meyer.bsky.social reports They also took aim at the Local Journalism Initiative

06548

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Elections BC updated the provincial candidate list today: - A OneBC candidate approved in Burnaby North, following a paperwork snafu - Unaffiliated candidate Timothy Webster withdrew from Vancouver-Yaletown, but will still be on the ballot. There are now 4 candidates in that riding #bcpoli

Candidate withdrawn – Vancouver-Yaletown

Timothy Webster has withdrawn as a candidate in Vancouver-Yaletown.

Under the Election Act, a candidate may withdraw from an election at any time up to 48 hours before the start of advance voting. Advance voting starts on Friday, October 16.

To withdraw, a candidate must submit a signed, witnessed withdrawal notice to the district electoral officer. Timothy Webster’s withdrawal notice was accepted October 8.

Ballot printing for the election began on October 4 and is nearly complete. As a result, Timothy Webster will appear on the ballot for Vancouver-Yaletown. Election officials will inform voters at voting places that Timothy Webster has withdrawn as a candidate. There will also be signage at voting places announcing this withdrawal.

Candidate added – Burnaby North

Candidate Jenny Yamagata, representing the OneBC party, has been added to the official list of candidates and will appear on the ballot for Burnaby North. 

On October 3, 2026, Elections BC determined that Jenny Yamagata’s candidate nomination application was incomplete and informed them that their nomination was rejected. 

On October 5, Elections BC received a formal request to review that decision. Elections BC re-evaluated the submission and determined the candidate’s nomination should have been accepted on October 3. 

Accordingly, the Chief Electoral Officer has issued an Order under s. 280 of the Election Act to add candidate Jenny Yamagata to the ballot for Burnaby North.

053

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Lowan laid out the BC Greens' "economic vision," which includes focusing on regional economic development and reining in corporate profits It also promises to set an electrification target: 35% by 2035. Currently, ~20% of power used in BC comes from electricity (vs petroleum products, gas, etc)

060

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Doerkson promised to "supercharge" BC's economy via deregulation, including a promise to eliminate 2 regs any time a new one is introduced He'd also bring back the ministry of red tape reduction, always a crowd-pleaser

330

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Yesterday: Eby pledged support for small businesses, including a $500M fund for 72-month, interest-free loans The NDP also promised to double funding for libraries, something there wasn't room for in the 2026 budget but is apparently feasible now 🤷‍♀️

130

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail 10AM, Richmond: David Eby has an announcement 11AM, Surrey: Lorne Doerkson has a policy announcement Noon, Saanich: Emily Lowan announcing the BC Greens' public education platform #bcpoli

181

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Done and dusted! Pretty sure it took me longer to find a spot in the bike rack and lock up than it did to get, fill and cast my ballot 😅🚴‍♀️

An 'I Voted' sticker on my kitchen table. The background is dark purple and the centred I Voted text is blue with lighter purple text filling up the rest of the circular sticker

3292

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's true! I booked an appointment for the 13th today

2135

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The NDP Comms hive is correct On Monday, I asked David Eby 1 of the 3 questions about the promised fuel price guard that I sent to the NDP's media inbox last week He didn't answer my question though (I noted before launching my follow up q) so all 3 questions remain unanswered #bcpoli

Screenshot of an email from BC NDP Communications to me:

Hi Shannon

We heard you asked David this question in Victoria yesterday.

284

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

BC is starting to book flu and Covid shots for vulnerable folks with the broader population expected to get notification to book seasonal vaccines by early November Seniors (75+ and Indigenous ppl 60+) can also get free RSV shots this year

news.gov.bc.ca

Beginning immunizations for viral respiratory season

People encouraged to protect themselves, loved ones from influenza, COVID-19, other viral illnesses

3106

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Lowan also pitched healthcare policies, including higher wages for nurses, no agency nurses, integrated community health centres and also centralizing surgical management

142

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Doerkson pledged to improve public safety, including more $$ for police, axing safe supply and "compassionate intervention" He didn't deny he's open to ICBC reform, calling the no-fault system "challenging" for many BC drivers and not great for people who experience life-changing injuries

223

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yesterday: Eby promised more MRI and CAT scan machines, investments in robotic surgical equipment and to work on recruiting more specialists from the US He also accused Doerkson of planning to bring back the old ICBC model

220

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail 9:30AM, Surrey: David Eby has an an announcement 10:30AM, Vancouver: Emily Lowan announcing the BC Greens' economic platform 11AM, Surrey: Lorne Doerkson has a policy announcement #bcpoli

172

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tomorrow (Oct. 7) at 9:30AM, PHO Dr. Bonnie Henry is having a press conference to talk about the start of flu season and kick off of the seasonal vaccination program

youtube.com

Dr. Bonnie Henry makes respiratory illness season-related announcement

YouTube video by GovernmentofBC

161

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Updating this to say the BC Cons aren't being especially consistent on the 1 question per reporter rule Twice now they've given CTV a double 🤷‍♀️

040

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Eby kinda got asked what his metric for success is in this election and what result would signal he should step down He starts his response by getting grumpy with the reporter then talking about the BC Conservatives. Doesnt answer the question

1162

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Eby's defensive this morning after several questions from reoorters about his snap election call The questions are prompted by another poll showing the NDP trailing the Conservatives Eby's responses and claims justifying his decision are ripe for fact checking #bcpoli

1264

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Yesterday: Eby promised investments in long term care, free shingles shots for seniors Doerkson promised to keep ERs open and reform Metro Vancouver Lowan promised a wealth tax starting at $50M #bcpoli

070

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today on the BC campaign trail 9:30AM, Coquitlam: David Eby has an announcement 10AM, Vancouver: Lorne Doerkson has a policy announcement 11:30AM, Squamish: Emily Lowan announcing the BC Greens' Healthcare platform #bcpoli

1122

Reposted by Shannon Waters

Karen K. Ho @karenho.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I understand that paywalls are annoying, but the grim reality for everything right now, is if you want something to exist, you have to put money towards it. Every creative person is having their life's work hoovered up by AI companies. Layoffs never end. Private equity keeps making things worse.

25857216

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In Richmond-Bridgeport, voters can choose between BC Conservative incumbent Teresa Wat and an NDP candidate In Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, it's BC Conservative incumbent Aaliyah Warbus vs and NDP candidate Neither of these are ridings OneBC declined to run a candidate in

130

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Peace River North is one of the 2-candidate ridings, with independent incumbent Jordan Kealy (who left the BC Conservative caucus in March 2025) facing a Conservative challenger The NDP failed to put a nomination together for PRN and OneBC decided not to run a candidate against Kealy

121

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Most British Columbians have 3-5 candidates to choose from in the provincial election There are 4 ridings with 6 candidates: Langford-Highlands, Vancouver-Hastings, Surrey North and Surrey-White Rock In 3, it's a 2-way race. All 3 have a BC Conservative (or former Conservative) incumbent

elections.bc.ca

Candidates | Elections BC

The list below shows the final candidates for the 2026 Provincial General Election. Candidate nominations closed at 1 p.m. on October 3, 2026. 2026 Provincial General Election – Candidate List (CSV) C...

250

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I ended up being the last reporter at the mic this morning. Two others were waiting to ask questions and didn't get the opportunity It's true the BC Cons are only allowing one question. It is annoying but it can mean that more reporters get called on

272