Kishone Roy ✍🏾
@kishone.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Pacific Canadian Author
🌊 Victoria, BC
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🌊 Victoria, BC
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Only 1 week to go! The #HousingCentral Conference is just around the corner.
We're excited to welcome the community housing sector for three days of connection and inspiration in Vancouver!
We're excited to welcome the community housing sector for three days of connection and inspiration in Vancouver!
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Only 1 week to go! The #HousingCentral Conference is just around the corner.
We're excited to welcome the community housing sector for three days of connection and inspiration in Vancouver!
We're excited to welcome the community housing sector for three days of connection and inspiration in Vancouver!
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Carney is announcing the second list of major projects on Thursday (just before the Grey Cup). We have no idea what is on the list, but the announcement is in Prince Rupert, BC.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Carney is announcing the second list of major projects on Thursday (just before the Grey Cup). We have no idea what is on the list, but the announcement is in Prince Rupert, BC.
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B.C. rents continue downward trend, down nearly six per cent: Report theprovince.com/news/bc-rent...
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
B.C. rents continue downward trend, down nearly six per cent: Report theprovince.com/news/bc-rent...
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MAJOR UPDATE: apnews.com/article/louv...
November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
MAJOR UPDATE: apnews.com/article/louv...
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“We updated AHMA’s Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy in 2024 with the latest demographic data and housing needs analysis,” says Nizar Laarif, AHMA Director of Public Affairs.
Read the URNIHS: ahma-bc.org/resource-cen...
Read our Annual Report: ahma-bc.org/wp-content/u...
Read the URNIHS: ahma-bc.org/resource-cen...
Read our Annual Report: ahma-bc.org/wp-content/u...
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
“We updated AHMA’s Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy in 2024 with the latest demographic data and housing needs analysis,” says Nizar Laarif, AHMA Director of Public Affairs.
Read the URNIHS: ahma-bc.org/resource-cen...
Read our Annual Report: ahma-bc.org/wp-content/u...
Read the URNIHS: ahma-bc.org/resource-cen...
Read our Annual Report: ahma-bc.org/wp-content/u...
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University student unions are calling on #BCFerries to create a discounted $10 walk-on fare for post-secondary students.
BC Ferries says this will require direction & funding from the provincial government, and commissioner approval. #bcpoli #vanpoli
dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
BC Ferries says this will require direction & funding from the provincial government, and commissioner approval. #bcpoli #vanpoli
dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
BC Ferries urged to create $10 walk-on fare for university students | Urbanized
A coalition of student unions is calling on BC Ferries to implement a new $10 walk-on foot passenger fare for university and college students.
dailyhive.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
University student unions are calling on #BCFerries to create a discounted $10 walk-on fare for post-secondary students.
BC Ferries says this will require direction & funding from the provincial government, and commissioner approval. #bcpoli #vanpoli
dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
BC Ferries says this will require direction & funding from the provincial government, and commissioner approval. #bcpoli #vanpoli
dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
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Here’s my humble pitch: we stop calling Vancouver’s housing market a “slowdown” or “slump”, implying that it was a great time before.
And instead, consider that after three years of similar numbers, acknowledge a new reality that everyone should adjust to.
And instead, consider that after three years of similar numbers, acknowledge a new reality that everyone should adjust to.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Here’s my humble pitch: we stop calling Vancouver’s housing market a “slowdown” or “slump”, implying that it was a great time before.
And instead, consider that after three years of similar numbers, acknowledge a new reality that everyone should adjust to.
And instead, consider that after three years of similar numbers, acknowledge a new reality that everyone should adjust to.
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Vancouver’s urban tree canopy, and the “kissing canopies” over the streets the mature trees create, are one of our city’s most important assets. Cooling, cleaning, beautifying and strengthening the city while integrating urban life with nature for livability. Great pics via @traffictrish.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Vancouver’s urban tree canopy, and the “kissing canopies” over the streets the mature trees create, are one of our city’s most important assets. Cooling, cleaning, beautifying and strengthening the city while integrating urban life with nature for livability. Great pics via @traffictrish.bsky.social
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📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.
👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
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Incredible map of all the roads. Shows how BC is so unique -- and how some important transportation links do not have a ton of redundancy. (On account of the mountains.)
November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Incredible map of all the roads. Shows how BC is so unique -- and how some important transportation links do not have a ton of redundancy. (On account of the mountains.)
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The new premier of Yukon is the same age to me and also went to the same university as me. First graduate of UNBC to become a premier! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Change is here': Yukon Party wins majority government, as Liberals implode | CBC News
"What a night and what a result," Dixon said in a victory speech late in the evening. The Yukon Party won in 14 of the territory's 21 ridings, with the NDP set to become the official opposition.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The new premier of Yukon is the same age to me and also went to the same university as me. First graduate of UNBC to become a premier! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Another vote on electoral reform and another win for change. But Canada's various levels of government have yet to listen to people who vote for change. Maybe the Yukon will be the first to finally make the move. electionsyukon.ca/en/plebisc...
Plebiscite Unofficial Results | Elections Yukon
Polls ReportingCOPPERBELT NORTH9 of 9Yes531No550
zurl.co
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Another vote on electoral reform and another win for change. But Canada's various levels of government have yet to listen to people who vote for change. Maybe the Yukon will be the first to finally make the move. electionsyukon.ca/en/plebisc...
The Yukon is having a plebiscite tonight on electoral reform, and currently ranked ballots have 60% support with lots of votes left to come in
electionsyukon.ca/en/plebiscit...
electionsyukon.ca/en/plebiscit...
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
The Yukon is having a plebiscite tonight on electoral reform, and currently ranked ballots have 60% support with lots of votes left to come in
electionsyukon.ca/en/plebiscit...
electionsyukon.ca/en/plebiscit...
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Election day in the Yukon: Vote includes non-binding electoral reform question
Yukon election updates: Vote includes electoral reform question
Yukon residents go to the polls today in a territorial election where voters are also being asked for their say on possible electoral reform.
www.cp24.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Election day in the Yukon: Vote includes non-binding electoral reform question
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In July I visited the port of Prince Rupert, as far north from Vancouver as San Francisco is south, and Canada's third largest ocean gateway.
It's the result of a quixotic Edwardian railway whose 'founding father' died on the Titanic shortly before its bankruptcy (a key plot point in Downton Abbey)
It's the result of a quixotic Edwardian railway whose 'founding father' died on the Titanic shortly before its bankruptcy (a key plot point in Downton Abbey)
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In July I visited the port of Prince Rupert, as far north from Vancouver as San Francisco is south, and Canada's third largest ocean gateway.
It's the result of a quixotic Edwardian railway whose 'founding father' died on the Titanic shortly before its bankruptcy (a key plot point in Downton Abbey)
It's the result of a quixotic Edwardian railway whose 'founding father' died on the Titanic shortly before its bankruptcy (a key plot point in Downton Abbey)
Weird how we keep freezing rates for drivers and increasing them for transit.
There's good news for B.C. drivers — basic auto insurance rates will stay frozen until spring 2027, extending a seven-year streak without an increase, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).
B.C. drivers get rate relief as ICBC extends insurance freeze to 2027
There's good news for B.C. drivers — basic auto insurance rates will stay frozen until spring 2027, extending a seven-year streak without an increase, according to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).
cheknews.ca
October 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Weird how we keep freezing rates for drivers and increasing them for transit.
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"What is the most important issue to you?"
Cost of living/Housing: 45%
Healthcare: 16%
Immigration: 6%
Relations with the US: 6%
Debt/Deficit: 6%
Crime: 4%
Job: 4%
Environment: 4%
Education: 2%
Social issues: 2%
Innovative / Oct 13, 2025 / n=1500 / Online
Cost of living/Housing: 45%
Healthcare: 16%
Immigration: 6%
Relations with the US: 6%
Debt/Deficit: 6%
Crime: 4%
Job: 4%
Environment: 4%
Education: 2%
Social issues: 2%
Innovative / Oct 13, 2025 / n=1500 / Online
October 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
"What is the most important issue to you?"
Cost of living/Housing: 45%
Healthcare: 16%
Immigration: 6%
Relations with the US: 6%
Debt/Deficit: 6%
Crime: 4%
Job: 4%
Environment: 4%
Education: 2%
Social issues: 2%
Innovative / Oct 13, 2025 / n=1500 / Online
Cost of living/Housing: 45%
Healthcare: 16%
Immigration: 6%
Relations with the US: 6%
Debt/Deficit: 6%
Crime: 4%
Job: 4%
Environment: 4%
Education: 2%
Social issues: 2%
Innovative / Oct 13, 2025 / n=1500 / Online
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After industry lobbying, BC Assessment has slashed its appraisals of pipeline infrastructure — meaning a tax break for them, and a big tax hike for folks in affected municipalities. @tyolsen.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
BC Residents May Have to Cover a Property Tax Break for Pipelines | The Tyee
After lobbying, BC Assessment slashed its appraisals of the industry’s infrastructure.
thetyee.ca
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After industry lobbying, BC Assessment has slashed its appraisals of pipeline infrastructure — meaning a tax break for them, and a big tax hike for folks in affected municipalities. @tyolsen.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Glad to hear writers venting about the AI additions to MS Word. They have made it buggy, slow, and a constant hurdle offering prompts, changes, and insights at every turn.
I’ve been writing a book this year, without using AI, but the world is inserting it everywhere and it is alarming & annoying.
I’ve been writing a book this year, without using AI, but the world is inserting it everywhere and it is alarming & annoying.
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Glad to hear writers venting about the AI additions to MS Word. They have made it buggy, slow, and a constant hurdle offering prompts, changes, and insights at every turn.
I’ve been writing a book this year, without using AI, but the world is inserting it everywhere and it is alarming & annoying.
I’ve been writing a book this year, without using AI, but the world is inserting it everywhere and it is alarming & annoying.
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@dannyoleksiuk.bsky.social writes for @sightline.org about the potential to bring back small lot apartment buildings.
#singlestair code changes can unlock this option for the first time in a century. Let’s go!
www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
#singlestair code changes can unlock this option for the first time in a century. Let’s go!
www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
To Build Fast, Think Small | Sightline Institute
How re-legalizing small apartment buildings would spur the homes city dwellers need now.
www.sightline.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@dannyoleksiuk.bsky.social writes for @sightline.org about the potential to bring back small lot apartment buildings.
#singlestair code changes can unlock this option for the first time in a century. Let’s go!
www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
#singlestair code changes can unlock this option for the first time in a century. Let’s go!
www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
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who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.
October 26, 2025 at 6:04 AM
who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.
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Cowichan lawyer says treaty could recognize both Aboriginal and private title on land
Cowichan lawyer says treaty could recognize both Aboriginal and private title on land
The lawyer representing the Cowichan Tribes says he is “frustrated and disappointed” with what he calls “misinformation” about his clients’ ground-breaking Aboriginal title case in Richmond, B.C.
bit.ly
October 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Cowichan lawyer says treaty could recognize both Aboriginal and private title on land
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Hey all, our "This is Vancouver Metro Matters Edition" is now available.
51 weeks until the Civic Elections.
This week our municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at Mayor Ken Sim's housing plan and why it failed to pass at council.
Listen wherever you get your Podcasts .
51 weeks until the Civic Elections.
This week our municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at Mayor Ken Sim's housing plan and why it failed to pass at council.
Listen wherever you get your Podcasts .
October 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Hey all, our "This is Vancouver Metro Matters Edition" is now available.
51 weeks until the Civic Elections.
This week our municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at Mayor Ken Sim's housing plan and why it failed to pass at council.
Listen wherever you get your Podcasts .
51 weeks until the Civic Elections.
This week our municipal affairs reporter Justin McElroy looks at Mayor Ken Sim's housing plan and why it failed to pass at council.
Listen wherever you get your Podcasts .
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B.C. charges Canada's lowest industrial water rates, finds report (BC)
B.C. charges Canada's lowest industrial water rates, finds report - BC News
B.C. charges the lowest rates for industrial water use in Canada at a time when government funding to protect watersheds has plummeted, according to a new report.
www.castanet.net
October 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
B.C. charges Canada's lowest industrial water rates, finds report (BC)
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Covid-19 vaccines, credited with saving millions of lives during the pandemic, set off a powerful alarm that rallies the human immune system against cancer and nearly doubles the median survival length of patients, according to a new retrospective study.
Study finds mRNA coronavirus vaccines prolonged life of cancer patients
A study found that covid-19 vaccines appeared to awaken the immune system in lung and skin cancer patients, helping them live longer than those not vaccinated.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Covid-19 vaccines, credited with saving millions of lives during the pandemic, set off a powerful alarm that rallies the human immune system against cancer and nearly doubles the median survival length of patients, according to a new retrospective study.