Jordan Magtoto
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Public space is my jam. Uncool and self aware at the best of times. Opinions are only my own.
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The Olympic Village Save-On Foods has come out in support of the NIMBYs opposed to the long-promised but unbuilt Olympic Village Elementary School.
January 18, 2026 at 4:14 AM
The Olympic Village Save-On Foods has come out in support of the NIMBYs opposed to the long-promised but unbuilt Olympic Village Elementary School.
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Development fees don't "come out of the land" if you're an existing family redeveloping your home into a multigenerational plex.
City and Metro fees just add straight into the cost.
City and Metro fees just add straight into the cost.
January 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Development fees don't "come out of the land" if you're an existing family redeveloping your home into a multigenerational plex.
City and Metro fees just add straight into the cost.
City and Metro fees just add straight into the cost.
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Not Russia, not China but the US today. Sickening.
January 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Not Russia, not China but the US today. Sickening.
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Government announces that the status quo is fine; deaths to continue indefinitely
The premier was pretty unequivocal the other week but here's Health Minister Josie Osborne confirming BC will not ask the federal government to renew the provincial decriminalization pilot
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
January 14, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Government announces that the status quo is fine; deaths to continue indefinitely
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What were the results? We don't know because the Minister didn't release any report or findings with her statement.
January 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
What were the results? We don't know because the Minister didn't release any report or findings with her statement.
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The premier was pretty unequivocal the other week but here's Health Minister Josie Osborne confirming BC will not ask the federal government to renew the provincial decriminalization pilot
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The premier was pretty unequivocal the other week but here's Health Minister Josie Osborne confirming BC will not ask the federal government to renew the provincial decriminalization pilot
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
I note that the only validator quote in the press release is from the BC RCMP's deputy commissioner #bcpoli
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Clearly, We've Lost Control.
Globally, no single day in 2025 was cooler than its 1991-2020 average.
climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
climate.copernicus.eu/global-clima...
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Clearly, We've Lost Control.
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The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The Cardiff Lions do an annual Drag Rugby charity match for children’s charities and it’s as beautiful as you imagined
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
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You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
You and your wife drop your 6-year-old off at school. You just moved here. You see ICE terrorizing your new neighbors. You film them, as is your legal right. Your wife complies with orders. She is then shot in the head. You still have to pick up your child later today.
This could be you.
This could be you.
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This year the BC government set the wealth test for the HOG at above $2M, while renters get income tested at around $65k (adjusted net family income) for the full tax credit and get less money than the HOG for e.g. my condo.
(Yes, this is my annual call to get rid of the HOG)
(Yes, this is my annual call to get rid of the HOG)
January 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
This year the BC government set the wealth test for the HOG at above $2M, while renters get income tested at around $65k (adjusted net family income) for the full tax credit and get less money than the HOG for e.g. my condo.
(Yes, this is my annual call to get rid of the HOG)
(Yes, this is my annual call to get rid of the HOG)
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This is how cheap our solar could be if we didn’t tax it like cigarettes
This system would cost over $30k in Canada vs $8500 in Australia
This system would cost over $30k in Canada vs $8500 in Australia
October 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This is how cheap our solar could be if we didn’t tax it like cigarettes
This system would cost over $30k in Canada vs $8500 in Australia
This system would cost over $30k in Canada vs $8500 in Australia
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An (embarrassing) mastery of the passive voice, here.
December 26, 2025 at 4:32 AM
An (embarrassing) mastery of the passive voice, here.
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A map of all instances where a driver has hit a pedestrian in Vancouver in the past 5 years. The largest circle on this map (Main & Hastings) represents 37 crashes. Source: ICBC
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A map of all instances where a driver has hit a pedestrian in Vancouver in the past 5 years. The largest circle on this map (Main & Hastings) represents 37 crashes. Source: ICBC
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As we continue to discuss police resources, I keep thinking about what happened on my street this past summer.
(Police say man arrested was sitting inside car reportedly stolen.)
(Police say man arrested was sitting inside car reportedly stolen.)
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
As we continue to discuss police resources, I keep thinking about what happened on my street this past summer.
(Police say man arrested was sitting inside car reportedly stolen.)
(Police say man arrested was sitting inside car reportedly stolen.)
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Speak plainly. Organize. Show up.
After their worst-ever results in the 2025 federal election, here’s what the NDP can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City — which he officially won last night.
From July 2025. #canpoli #uspoli #ZohranMamdani
After their worst-ever results in the 2025 federal election, here’s what the NDP can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City — which he officially won last night.
From July 2025. #canpoli #uspoli #ZohranMamdani
Four Lessons for Canada’s NDP from the NYC Mayoral Race | The Tyee
Zohran Mamdani didn’t just win votes. He made people feel seen.
thetyee.ca
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Speak plainly. Organize. Show up.
After their worst-ever results in the 2025 federal election, here’s what the NDP can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City — which he officially won last night.
From July 2025. #canpoli #uspoli #ZohranMamdani
After their worst-ever results in the 2025 federal election, here’s what the NDP can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign in New York City — which he officially won last night.
From July 2025. #canpoli #uspoli #ZohranMamdani
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Council meeting started. Pete fry asking how task force barrage was authorized. Chief Rai said the machinations of this occurred is for council to discuss. Doesn’t answer the question.
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Council meeting started. Pete fry asking how task force barrage was authorized. Chief Rai said the machinations of this occurred is for council to discuss. Doesn’t answer the question.
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Took exactly one day being back for me to almost get hit by a driver turning right on red. Ban right on red.
October 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Took exactly one day being back for me to almost get hit by a driver turning right on red. Ban right on red.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Time and again I hear people insist that any density is good but all buildings are not equal and investment condos are built to raise prices and resist affordable rent/housing. Let's not bail them out with RRSP. Maybe socialise them into public housing if they're so hard up?
the number of unsold condos in metro Vancouver is approximately the same as the metro Vancouver homeless population
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Metro Vancouver's glut of empty condos: What's unsold and why?
No amount of incentives seems to be able to reverse the glut. How did we get here? And how bad could it get? Read more.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Time and again I hear people insist that any density is good but all buildings are not equal and investment condos are built to raise prices and resist affordable rent/housing. Let's not bail them out with RRSP. Maybe socialise them into public housing if they're so hard up?
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We need a Housing Protection Act. If you want to increase sewer fees or parking requirements or historical preservation, the burden of proof is on you to produce a Housing Impact Assessment showing there are no adverse impacts on housing supply.
September 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We need a Housing Protection Act. If you want to increase sewer fees or parking requirements or historical preservation, the burden of proof is on you to produce a Housing Impact Assessment showing there are no adverse impacts on housing supply.
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My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.
September 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?"
Turns out, mom was right.
Turns out, mom was right.