Arminder Randhawa 🦋
@arminderrand.bsky.social
Pinterest mom. Dreamer. Firm belief in public service, equality and justice.
Here for law reform ⚖️
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#bcpoli #canpoli #vanpoli
Advocacy | Law Reform | Human Rights | Politics | Education ⚖️♿🌎📚
Here for law reform ⚖️
🇨🇦
#bcpoli #canpoli #vanpoli
Advocacy | Law Reform | Human Rights | Politics | Education ⚖️♿🌎📚
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Women fleeing violence face exceptional circumstances that deserve integrated court system, say legal advocates
Star Vancouver speaks with one woman who faced her abuser in court multiple times and still fears for her life. She hopes no one else has to go through what she did.
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Integrated courts. The difference between safety and ongoing harm.
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I believe you, Premier.
Please work with
@nikisharma.bsky.social & strengthen the federal #IPV bill. It ignores the coercive, ongoing daily abuse police routinely misunderstand or dismiss.
@seanfraser.bsky.social, survivors deserve real protection, not gaps in the law #bcpoli #cndpoli #16Days ⚖️ 🚔
Please work with
@nikisharma.bsky.social & strengthen the federal #IPV bill. It ignores the coercive, ongoing daily abuse police routinely misunderstand or dismiss.
@seanfraser.bsky.social, survivors deserve real protection, not gaps in the law #bcpoli #cndpoli #16Days ⚖️ 🚔
Today, we remember women hurt or killed by cowardly violence and stand with survivors and their loved ones.
As the 16 Days of Activism begins, we recommit to preventing violence, strengthening supports, and doing the work so every woman in our province feels safe.
As the 16 Days of Activism begins, we recommit to preventing violence, strengthening supports, and doing the work so every woman in our province feels safe.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I believe you, Premier.
Please work with
@nikisharma.bsky.social & strengthen the federal #IPV bill. It ignores the coercive, ongoing daily abuse police routinely misunderstand or dismiss.
@seanfraser.bsky.social, survivors deserve real protection, not gaps in the law #bcpoli #cndpoli #16Days ⚖️ 🚔
Please work with
@nikisharma.bsky.social & strengthen the federal #IPV bill. It ignores the coercive, ongoing daily abuse police routinely misunderstand or dismiss.
@seanfraser.bsky.social, survivors deserve real protection, not gaps in the law #bcpoli #cndpoli #16Days ⚖️ 🚔
📣 Angela Marie MacDougall, ED of BWSS previously said the police statement "was effective in dehumanizing Vanessa in the eyes of the public, playing into well-worn narratives of refugees & newcomers & of women & of Black people & of Afro-Latinas."
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One year since Surrey mom's death and still waiting for answers
Vanessa Renteria Valencia, 37, was shot by police at her home in Cloverdale on Sept. 19, 2024
www.surreynowleader.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
📣 Angela Marie MacDougall, ED of BWSS previously said the police statement "was effective in dehumanizing Vanessa in the eyes of the public, playing into well-worn narratives of refugees & newcomers & of women & of Black people & of Afro-Latinas."
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NEW - Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has been thrown out of the Conservative caucus after mocking A’Aliya Warbus and continuing to challenge Conservative leadership on issues around residential schools. #bcpoli
March 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
NEW - Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie has been thrown out of the Conservative caucus after mocking A’Aliya Warbus and continuing to challenge Conservative leadership on issues around residential schools. #bcpoli
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Dear Elon, we’re out.
The Tyee will no longer be posting to X (formerly Twitter) and we’ve removed the X sharing buttons from our stories. Here’s why.
The Tyee will no longer be posting to X (formerly Twitter) and we’ve removed the X sharing buttons from our stories. Here’s why.
No Thanks, Musk. We’ll Direct Our Readers Elsewhere | The Tyee
The Tyee is no longer posting on X. Here’s why.
thetyee.ca
February 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Dear Elon, we’re out.
The Tyee will no longer be posting to X (formerly Twitter) and we’ve removed the X sharing buttons from our stories. Here’s why.
The Tyee will no longer be posting to X (formerly Twitter) and we’ve removed the X sharing buttons from our stories. Here’s why.
‘A close friend': Victoria's Sikh community honours John Horgan Dec. 14 🙏🏽 #bcpoli
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'A close friend': Victoria's Sikh community honours John Horgan Dec. 14
Khalsa Diwan Society of Victoria invites the community to Bog Shri Sehaj Paath in memory of the late premier
www.goldstreamgazette.com
December 14, 2024 at 6:53 AM
‘A close friend': Victoria's Sikh community honours John Horgan Dec. 14 🙏🏽 #bcpoli
www.goldstreamgazette.com/local-news/a...
www.goldstreamgazette.com/local-news/a...
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The #16DaysOfActivism against #GenderBasedViolence may be over, but the work continues. We must keep advocating and raising awareness about this epidemic. This message I received truly touched my heart.
It’s really time for our government and communities to show more courage.
It’s really time for our government and communities to show more courage.
December 12, 2024 at 7:12 AM
The #16DaysOfActivism against #GenderBasedViolence may be over, but the work continues. We must keep advocating and raising awareness about this epidemic. This message I received truly touched my heart.
It’s really time for our government and communities to show more courage.
It’s really time for our government and communities to show more courage.
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
Jack Todd: 35 years after Polytechnique massacre, so much work remains to be done for women #cndpoli
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Jack Todd: 35 years after Polytechnique massacre, so much work remains to be done for women #cndpoli
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Jack Todd: 35 years after Polytechnique massacre, so much work remains to be done for women
Canada’s female athletes are towers of power — but how does that power translate to society at large?
montrealgazette.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:36 AM
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
Jack Todd: 35 years after Polytechnique massacre, so much work remains to be done for women #cndpoli
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
Jack Todd: 35 years after Polytechnique massacre, so much work remains to be done for women #cndpoli
montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...
🚨 35 years later women are still experiencing violence at the hands of men & are being murdered at an alarming rate. It is one of 🇨🇦's greatest failures that police & our justice system fail to protect women. Living free from violence is a
human right & Canada has failed #EndMaleViolence ⚖️
#cndpoli
human right & Canada has failed #EndMaleViolence ⚖️
#cndpoli
December 6, 2024 at 5:58 PM
🚨 35 years later women are still experiencing violence at the hands of men & are being murdered at an alarming rate. It is one of 🇨🇦's greatest failures that police & our justice system fail to protect women. Living free from violence is a
human right & Canada has failed #EndMaleViolence ⚖️
#cndpoli
human right & Canada has failed #EndMaleViolence ⚖️
#cndpoli
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Glad to see the BC Gov prioritizing public safety, but it isn’t just what we see on the streets. We must address #GenderBasedViolence—the most widespread, and often hidden.
Join #16DaysOfActivism to raise awareness and reform our system. Full report: @cbc-news.bsky.social youtu.be/4QjgSqDOiq4?...
Join #16DaysOfActivism to raise awareness and reform our system. Full report: @cbc-news.bsky.social youtu.be/4QjgSqDOiq4?...
December 5, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Glad to see the BC Gov prioritizing public safety, but it isn’t just what we see on the streets. We must address #GenderBasedViolence—the most widespread, and often hidden.
Join #16DaysOfActivism to raise awareness and reform our system. Full report: @cbc-news.bsky.social youtu.be/4QjgSqDOiq4?...
Join #16DaysOfActivism to raise awareness and reform our system. Full report: @cbc-news.bsky.social youtu.be/4QjgSqDOiq4?...
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Former B.C. Cabinet Minister @katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she signed a YWCA letter asking Premier David Eby to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.
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December 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Former B.C. Cabinet Minister @katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she signed a YWCA letter asking Premier David Eby to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.
This is VANCOLOUR
Thursdays 9pm
@cheknews.ca 📺
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Spotify: tinyurl.com/mr3p92d4
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This is VANCOLOUR
Thursdays 9pm
@cheknews.ca 📺
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"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:12 PM
"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
Marc Caron's family spending $2K per day since his medical benefits were suspended.
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'His life is in danger': Striking Canada Post worker's family struggling to afford his cancer drugs | CBC News
The family of a Canada Post employee with cancer says they're struggling to pay thousands of dollars a day for medication after his medical benefits were terminated by the Crown corporation during the current labour action.
www.cbc.ca
November 30, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Marc Caron's family spending $2K per day since his medical benefits were suspended.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alright #bcpoli 👋🏽
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
🚨 @KatrinaCHome discusses recognizing gender-based violence as an epidemic with @vancolour
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
🚨 @KatrinaCHome discusses recognizing gender-based violence as an epidemic with @vancolour
This is VANCOLOUR
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
November 29, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Alright #bcpoli 👋🏽
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
🚨 @KatrinaCHome discusses recognizing gender-based violence as an epidemic with @vancolour
#16DaysOfActivism ⚖️
🚨 @KatrinaCHome discusses recognizing gender-based violence as an epidemic with @vancolour
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This is VANCOLOUR
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
November 28, 2024 at 2:04 PM
This is VANCOLOUR
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
Tonight at 9pm
CHEK 📺
Aeryon Ashlie busts some myths about menopause.
@katrinachen.bsky.social explains why she co-signed a YWCA letter to Premier David Eby, asking him to recognize gender-based violence as an epidemic.
Plus, Kyla’s Court with @kylalee.ca! 👩⚖️
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"Vancouver has demonstrated that it cares about its residents’ health, and that mitigating carbon and air pollution take priority over the short-term interests of a sunsetting industry."
Science, health and our kids' futures won over the polluting gas industry today!
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Science, health and our kids' futures won over the polluting gas industry today!
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cape.ca/press_releas...
CAPE responds to Vancouver’s decision to maintain gas out of new buildings - CAPE
Vancouver | Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations | November 27, 2024 — This evening, the City of Vancouver voted to maint...
cape.ca
November 28, 2024 at 5:54 AM
"Vancouver has demonstrated that it cares about its residents’ health, and that mitigating carbon and air pollution take priority over the short-term interests of a sunsetting industry."
Science, health and our kids' futures won over the polluting gas industry today!
/1
cape.ca/press_releas...
Science, health and our kids' futures won over the polluting gas industry today!
/1
cape.ca/press_releas...
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James Schwalm, a former Brampton fire captain, killed his wife on January 26, 2023 by strangulation then through an elaborate series of events loaded her remains into her vehicle + drove it down an embankment. The court heard he used a lighter with his initials on it to torch the remains. #femicide
'James deceived us,' Slain Collingwood, Ont. woman's family speak ahead of husband's sentencing
James Schwalm sat in the prisoner’s box Monday morning weeping as friends and family members told the court about the devastation he caused when he murdered his wife, Ashley Milnes, two years ago insi...
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November 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
James Schwalm, a former Brampton fire captain, killed his wife on January 26, 2023 by strangulation then through an elaborate series of events loaded her remains into her vehicle + drove it down an embankment. The court heard he used a lighter with his initials on it to torch the remains. #femicide
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“Half of the women that were killed in B.C. in 2024 were killed by their intimate partner, and that is appalling to us, so we need some big policy changes around housing.” - Angela Marie Macdougal, Director, Battered Women’s Support Services Association
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/26/w...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/26/w...
'We need action': Advocates rally to eliminate violence against women
Monday marked the start of 16 days of activism for local groups who are trying to eliminate violence against women across British Columbia and the world. In 2023, there were 288 cases of intimate partner violence reported to police in B.C. Last year 187 women were killed – that is one woman every two days – […]
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 27, 2024 at 2:03 AM
“Half of the women that were killed in B.C. in 2024 were killed by their intimate partner, and that is appalling to us, so we need some big policy changes around housing.” - Angela Marie Macdougal, Director, Battered Women’s Support Services Association
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/26/w...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/26/w...
November 27, 2024 at 4:46 AM
#16DaysofActivism
Economic Abuse
✖️ not paying correct child or spousal support
✖️ not contributing your share of child's necessities
✖️ under working
✖️ depleting personal or family accounts
#EndMaleViolence ⚖️
Economic Abuse
✖️ not paying correct child or spousal support
✖️ not contributing your share of child's necessities
✖️ under working
✖️ depleting personal or family accounts
#EndMaleViolence ⚖️
November 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM
#16DaysofActivism
Economic Abuse
✖️ not paying correct child or spousal support
✖️ not contributing your share of child's necessities
✖️ under working
✖️ depleting personal or family accounts
#EndMaleViolence ⚖️
Economic Abuse
✖️ not paying correct child or spousal support
✖️ not contributing your share of child's necessities
✖️ under working
✖️ depleting personal or family accounts
#EndMaleViolence ⚖️
All women & girls deserve to exercise their full human rights in a safe environment without fear of violence or persecution.
Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Violence against women & girls must end.
We all have a role to play in preventing it #16Days
Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Violence against women & girls must end.
We all have a role to play in preventing it #16Days
November 25, 2024 at 6:10 AM
All women & girls deserve to exercise their full human rights in a safe environment without fear of violence or persecution.
Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Violence against women & girls must end.
We all have a role to play in preventing it #16Days
Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Violence against women & girls must end.
We all have a role to play in preventing it #16Days
Vancouver Police Board vice-chair Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba has been asked to step down in light of a long series of Instagram stories in which she makes multiple derogatory comments against several groups. #vanpoli #bcpoli
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/22/v...
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/22/v...
Vancouver Police Board vice-chair asked to resign after Instagram rant deemed 'inconsistent' with board values
Vancouver Police Board vice-chair Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba has been asked to step down in light of multiple derogatory comments against several groups.
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 23, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Vancouver Police Board vice-chair Comfort Sakoma-Fadugba has been asked to step down in light of a long series of Instagram stories in which she makes multiple derogatory comments against several groups. #vanpoli #bcpoli
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/22/v...
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Following John Rustad’s picks for critic roles this week, I took a look at the appointments that are facing some pushback. The NDP says Rustad has tapped a vaccine skeptic to be health critic. Anna Kindy told me she opposes vaccine mandates, not vaccines. #bcpoli
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Some of B.C. Conservative shadow cabinet picks draw criticism
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has announced his shadow cabinet -— the critics' portfolios meant to hold government ministers to account. But as CBC’s Katie DeRosa reports, some of the appointments are facing pushback.
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Following John Rustad’s picks for critic roles this week, I took a look at the appointments that are facing some pushback. The NDP says Rustad has tapped a vaccine skeptic to be health critic. Anna Kindy told me she opposes vaccine mandates, not vaccines. #bcpoli
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The HUMA Committee let Canadians living with a disability down today! During committee I tried to move an amendment to safeguard the Canada Disability Benefit from clawbacks by provinces. The meeting was abruptly adjourned. #Disabiliity #Benefit #CDB #noclawbacks #fixit
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 AM
The HUMA Committee let Canadians living with a disability down today! During committee I tried to move an amendment to safeguard the Canada Disability Benefit from clawbacks by provinces. The meeting was abruptly adjourned. #Disabiliity #Benefit #CDB #noclawbacks #fixit