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Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

I really hope they’re forced to keep the sign and have “FreshCo” slightly overlap the “Toys R Us” part.
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Sobeys applies to turn Broadway Toys "R" Us into FreshCo grocery store

The West Broadway location will retain the old Bow Mac sign but pull down the Toys 'R' Us lettering as part of the renovation.

vancouversun.com

January 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

It’s nice when the cover model has a good relationship with the album.
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Woman from Deftones' Around the Fur Album Art Looks Back on Iconic Cover 28 Years Later

The woman from the album art for Deftones' Around the Fur, Lisa Hughes, was featured in a new video in which she looks back on the iconic image.

consequence.net

January 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

The thing we didn’t implement properly and operated in bad faith didn’t work so we’re gonna stop doing it.
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B.C. not returning to ‘decriminalized public drug use,’ premier says | Globalnews.ca

The three-year pilot project removed criminal penalties for the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, which was aimed at reducing the stigma around drug use.

globalnews.ca

January 7, 2026 at 2:28 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Carney (whose country is rich with oil) showing a ‘clear reluctance’ to criticize someone who is willing to kidnap a world leader whose country is also rich with oil.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

Carney government showing a ‘clear reluctance’ to criticize Trump with lack of direct condemnation over Venezuela raid, says past Liberal foreign minister Axworthy

Neither Prime Minister Mark Carney nor Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand mentioned the United States when responding to the Jan. 3 raid in Venezuela that saw President Nicolás Maduro apprehended an...

www.hilltimes.com

January 6, 2026 at 2:28 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

This whole situation sucks. Ontario has a right to be mad cause they’re losing jobs cause of tariffs but removing Crown from LCBO is just gonna cost people in Manitoba and Quebec their jobs.
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‘Stock up’: Ford confirms he will remove Crown Royal from LCBO next month | Globalnews.ca

The premier has repeated the threat for months, saying he will use the province's monopoly on alcohol sales to punish international drinks manufacturer Diageo.

globalnews.ca

January 6, 2026 at 2:07 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Hey you know that thing that made workers happier and more productive? That’s ending for even more people. Oh, and on top of that everyone’s commute is gonna get worse. Don’t worry, if you’re the boss you can still work remotely if you don’t feel like going in.
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Remote work option ending for thousands of workers in 2026 | Globalnews.ca

The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country — including provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta.

globalnews.ca

January 2, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

In Vancouver, that’s 2 months rent.
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Mickey Rourke facing eviction from L.A. home over $60K in unpaid rent - National | Globalnews.ca

The Oscar-nominated actor received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on Dec. 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents.

globalnews.ca

January 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Removing the carbon tax didn’t make grocery prices go down, but surely this completely voluntary code of conduct will fix things!
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Grocery code of conduct kicks in on Jan. 1 | CBC News

The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday.

www.cbc.ca

January 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

What’s next? Children playing in the streets? Seniors going on walks? CYCLISTS?! When will this madness stop?!
www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/art...

Winnipeg residents sounding alarm over proposed pickleball courts

Members of the Henteleff Park Foundation are raising the alarm over a potential zoning amendment proposal that could see a new four-story building with pickleball courts take shape next to the quiet s...

www.ctvnews.ca

January 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE STRANGER THINGS FINALE ISN’T FOR ANOTHER WEEK?!

December 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Love them interviewing someone blaming the minimum wage hike.

“We can’t exploit our workers as much as we used to, so that’s been a big problem.”
www.straight.com/food/its-gri...

'It's grim': Vancouver restaurants brace for more tough times

The hospitality industry in the city and province is struggling.

www.straight.com

December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Who the hell is paying for premium? Well, I guess we’re gonna find out soon.
globalnews.ca/news/1158200...

Pornhub premium users’ data stolen by hackers demanding ransom - National | Globalnews.ca

The hacking group ShinyHunters shared data with Reuters from what it said were users of Pornhub’s premium service, and said it was demanding ransom in Bitcoin to delete the data.

globalnews.ca

December 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Foley is good.
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Wrestling legend Mick Foley parts ways with WWE over its Trump ties, cites Rob Reiner remarks as 'final straw'

The wrestling star, who also alternated among the personas of Mankind, Dude Love and Cactus Jack, said, "I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so seemingly void of compassion."

www.nbcnews.com

December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

The Canucks with a haul from trading Quinn Hughes to Minnesota hoping that one of those players might be as good as Quinn Hughes one day. Then they could trade him for another haul.

December 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

For those looking to get ghosted by AI instead of real people…
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/09/h...

Hinge founder leaves CEO role to launch AI-powered dating startup

Hinge founder Justin McLeod is stepping down as CEO to launch an AI-powered dating service called Overtone.

www.cnbc.com

December 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

I haven’t been to the Commodore in far too long.
exclaim.ca/music/articl...

AFI Plot 2026 North American Tour │ Exclaim!

They'll play Vancouver in April

exclaim.ca

December 10, 2025 at 4:31 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Alt Update: Rise Against tour, no Oasis tour, new Tom Morello guitar, Hollerado’s Schitt’s Creek connection, and more.
youtube.com/shorts/ptHgW...

Alt Update: Rise Against tour, no Oasis, new Tom Morello guitar, and Hollerado on Schitt’s Creek.

YouTube video by Ed Garcia

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December 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM

Reposted by Ed Garcia

The Beaverton

@thebeaverton.com

December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Looks like we’re making up for that mild November.
www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...

Is Canada set to feel the most ‘extreme cold on earth’?

The northeastern U.S. is expected to be blasted with a frigid mid-December, right before Christmas, according to a new forecast predicted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) climatologist J...

www.ctvnews.ca

December 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Is this what got him that FIFA Peace Prize?
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

White House taunts Sabrina Carpenter with another brutal ICE video

The pop star sharply criticized the White House’s decision to use her hit song in a post earlier this week, calling the video ‘evil and disgusting’

www.independent.co.uk

December 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Another failure by Mark Carney not winning the totally real and not made up and very prestigious FIFA Peace Prize.
globalnews.ca/news/1156369...

Donald Trump awarded with inaugural FIFA Peace Prize - National | Globalnews.ca

United States President Donald Trump has been awarded with the FIFA Peace Prize. It's the first time the award has been given out.

globalnews.ca

December 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Does capitalism end when there's only one company left? Is capitalism Highlander? Is this The Quickening?
globalnews.ca/news/1156205...

Netflix set to buy Warner Bros studios, streaming unit for US$72B - National | Globalnews.ca

The agreement follows a weeks-long bidding war where Netflix seized the lead with a nearly US$28-a-share offer that eclipsed Paramount Skydance's nearly US$24 bid.

globalnews.ca

December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

“The break was too long and the kids are too old. I’m done with this series.”
-liars who just want attention
variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘Stranger Things 5’ Opens With 59.6 Million Views, Netflix’s Biggest English-Language TV Debut Ever

'Stranger Things' Season 5 opened with 59.6 million views, Netflix's best-ever premiere for an English-language series.

variety.com

December 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM

Ed Garcia

@edgarseeya.bsky.social

Alt Update: Liam Gallagher’s teasing something, PETA’s asking Alice in Chains to change their name, new Flea, Matt Beringer tour, and a Tokyo Police Club spinoff.
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