George Baker
@bakergeorget.bsky.social
Hi. I currently work for CBC Radio in Vancouver. I was born in the Blandlands. Re-posts are not endorsements. It means I think it's noteworthy. Or newsy.
Bills, Canucks, Lions, Blue Jays, Caps.
Bills, Canucks, Lions, Blue Jays, Caps.
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Part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks to Tumbler Ridge moments ago.
February 14, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Part of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s remarks to Tumbler Ridge moments ago.
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UPDATE: after four hours of hearing from the public last night, it got past midnight, and council decided to delay their vote until the end of February.
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
Tonight, Vancouver council will have a public hearing for a school 19 years in the making
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
UPDATE: after four hours of hearing from the public last night, it got past midnight, and council decided to delay their vote until the end of February.
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
because when you’ve been waiting 19 years to build a school, what’s another two weeks?
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We now know the names of the victims:
12yo’s Abel Mwansa, Kylie Smith, Zoey Benoit, Ticaria Lampert, 13yo Ezekiel Schofield & 39yo educator Shannda Aviugana-Durand were killed at the school.
39yo Jennifer Jacobs & 11yo step brother Emmett Jacobs were killed at the shooter's family home.
12yo’s Abel Mwansa, Kylie Smith, Zoey Benoit, Ticaria Lampert, 13yo Ezekiel Schofield & 39yo educator Shannda Aviugana-Durand were killed at the school.
39yo Jennifer Jacobs & 11yo step brother Emmett Jacobs were killed at the shooter's family home.
February 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
We now know the names of the victims:
12yo’s Abel Mwansa, Kylie Smith, Zoey Benoit, Ticaria Lampert, 13yo Ezekiel Schofield & 39yo educator Shannda Aviugana-Durand were killed at the school.
39yo Jennifer Jacobs & 11yo step brother Emmett Jacobs were killed at the shooter's family home.
12yo’s Abel Mwansa, Kylie Smith, Zoey Benoit, Ticaria Lampert, 13yo Ezekiel Schofield & 39yo educator Shannda Aviugana-Durand were killed at the school.
39yo Jennifer Jacobs & 11yo step brother Emmett Jacobs were killed at the shooter's family home.
I sometimes want to get on the 254 British Properties bus from downtown just so someone does.
February 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I sometimes want to get on the 254 British Properties bus from downtown just so someone does.
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Tonight, Vancouver council will have a public hearing for a school 19 years in the making
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Tonight, Vancouver council will have a public hearing for a school 19 years in the making
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's some community opposition to the project — but there's also the bigger question of why it takes the provincial and municipal governments 19 years to approve a single school
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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RCMP now confirming Tumbler Ridge victims:
From Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
• Abel Mwansa, 12
• Ezekiel Schofield, 13
• Kylie Smith, 12
• Zoey Benoit: 12,
• Ticaria Lampert, 12
• Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39
• Jennifer Jacobs, 39 (mother)
• Emmett Jacobs, 11 (stepbrother)
From Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
• Abel Mwansa, 12
• Ezekiel Schofield, 13
• Kylie Smith, 12
• Zoey Benoit: 12,
• Ticaria Lampert, 12
• Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39
• Jennifer Jacobs, 39 (mother)
• Emmett Jacobs, 11 (stepbrother)
February 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM
RCMP now confirming Tumbler Ridge victims:
From Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
• Abel Mwansa, 12
• Ezekiel Schofield, 13
• Kylie Smith, 12
• Zoey Benoit: 12,
• Ticaria Lampert, 12
• Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39
• Jennifer Jacobs, 39 (mother)
• Emmett Jacobs, 11 (stepbrother)
From Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
• Abel Mwansa, 12
• Ezekiel Schofield, 13
• Kylie Smith, 12
• Zoey Benoit: 12,
• Ticaria Lampert, 12
• Shannda Aviugana-Durand, 39
• Jennifer Jacobs, 39 (mother)
• Emmett Jacobs, 11 (stepbrother)
Can a government legally do this? Can it just, ad hoc, determine who is a citizen?
cool, cool. so we are sort of like citizens, but not really?
February 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Can a government legally do this? Can it just, ad hoc, determine who is a citizen?
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The front of today’s @theglobeandmail.com.
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The front of today’s @theglobeandmail.com.
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'For those who are just learning about Tumbler Ridge for the first time, know that it is so much more than the events of this week. The town is a portrait of resiliency. It has survived against the odds and emerged stronger.' by @amandafollett.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
A Love Letter to Tumbler Ridge | The Tyee
The northern community faces some of its darkest days ahead, but is famously resilient.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
'For those who are just learning about Tumbler Ridge for the first time, know that it is so much more than the events of this week. The town is a portrait of resiliency. It has survived against the odds and emerged stronger.' by @amandafollett.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
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"Well they can drill or they can mine,
On my smouldering bones,
This my prairie,
And this is my home."
How the guy who wrote that line presents a different vision of Albertans to a world that more often sees a caricature.
On my smouldering bones,
This my prairie,
And this is my home."
How the guy who wrote that line presents a different vision of Albertans to a world that more often sees a caricature.
Corb Lund wants to 'save the soul' of Alberta from coal
On Tuesday, Elections Alberta approved a citizen's initiative petition spearheaded by Albertan country singer Corb Lund that would force the provincial government to ban coal in the Eastern Rockies.
www.nationalobserver.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
"Well they can drill or they can mine,
On my smouldering bones,
This my prairie,
And this is my home."
How the guy who wrote that line presents a different vision of Albertans to a world that more often sees a caricature.
On my smouldering bones,
This my prairie,
And this is my home."
How the guy who wrote that line presents a different vision of Albertans to a world that more often sees a caricature.
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Appreciate that the CBC had counsellors available to us today.
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Appreciate that the CBC had counsellors available to us today.
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Asked longtime B.C. Liberal MLA and former Mountie Mike Morris of Prince George about this tweet today. He said: “Here we have a very fresh, sensitive, tragic situation that’s getting the attention of the world and we have a politician that is trying to use this to further their own arguments.”
Within hours, we already had an elected official—B.C. MLA Tara Armstrong—blaming the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on gender-affirming care.
February 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Asked longtime B.C. Liberal MLA and former Mountie Mike Morris of Prince George about this tweet today. He said: “Here we have a very fresh, sensitive, tragic situation that’s getting the attention of the world and we have a politician that is trying to use this to further their own arguments.”
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What in the Italy is happening?
The Italians have taken a 1-0 lead in Sweden in men’s hockey four minutes into the game.
Obviously a lot of hockey left. But here we go.
The Italians have taken a 1-0 lead in Sweden in men’s hockey four minutes into the game.
Obviously a lot of hockey left. But here we go.
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM
What in the Italy is happening?
The Italians have taken a 1-0 lead in Sweden in men’s hockey four minutes into the game.
Obviously a lot of hockey left. But here we go.
The Italians have taken a 1-0 lead in Sweden in men’s hockey four minutes into the game.
Obviously a lot of hockey left. But here we go.
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Extremely concerning situation unfolding in Tumbler Ridge. Residents of Tumbler Ridge are being asked to stay indoors as police respond to a report of an active shooter.
February 10, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Extremely concerning situation unfolding in Tumbler Ridge. Residents of Tumbler Ridge are being asked to stay indoors as police respond to a report of an active shooter.
We are following this story
1 shooter dead after alert at secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.: RCMP | CBC
www.cbc.ca
February 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We are following this story
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DEVELOPING: Active shooter alert issued for Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
The suspect is described as a female in a dress with brown hair. Those in the area asked to stay inside and shelter in place.
The suspect is described as a female in a dress with brown hair. Those in the area asked to stay inside and shelter in place.
February 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
DEVELOPING: Active shooter alert issued for Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia, Canada.
The suspect is described as a female in a dress with brown hair. Those in the area asked to stay inside and shelter in place.
The suspect is described as a female in a dress with brown hair. Those in the area asked to stay inside and shelter in place.
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Jim Robson did what he loved, was revered by a province, was the nicest man you can imagine, and two weeks ago, just after turning 91, was out smiling and watching his favourite hockey team.
May we all be so kind, lucky and blessed.
May we all be so kind, lucky and blessed.
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Jim Robson did what he loved, was revered by a province, was the nicest man you can imagine, and two weeks ago, just after turning 91, was out smiling and watching his favourite hockey team.
May we all be so kind, lucky and blessed.
May we all be so kind, lucky and blessed.
But what about her?
No deal without her..
No deal without her..
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
But what about her?
No deal without her..
No deal without her..
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the curse kendrick placed upon all drakes at the super bowl is real prove me wrong
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
the curse kendrick placed upon all drakes at the super bowl is real prove me wrong
Drake Maye came withing one vote of NFL MVP. He lost by one vote to Matthew Stafford.
How???
How???
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Drake Maye came withing one vote of NFL MVP. He lost by one vote to Matthew Stafford.
How???
How???
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Meanwhile at the TPUSA show.
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Meanwhile at the TPUSA show.
Must feel good for Seattle. Recalling 11 years ago, the Butler goal line pick.
Now this. A mudhole stomped in the chest of young Drake Maye.
Now this. A mudhole stomped in the chest of young Drake Maye.
February 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Must feel good for Seattle. Recalling 11 years ago, the Butler goal line pick.
Now this. A mudhole stomped in the chest of young Drake Maye.
Now this. A mudhole stomped in the chest of young Drake Maye.