Lesli Boldt
@lesliboldt.bsky.social
Active, activist, advocate, communicator. President and owner of boldtcommunications.com
I moved this week after several months both buying and selling condos in Victoria, BC. I am reading so many new year's stories (including one just now) about us living in "the worst home sales market in 30 years". I know I'm just one person, but that hasn't been my experience. 🧵 1/5
January 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I moved this week after several months both buying and selling condos in Victoria, BC. I am reading so many new year's stories (including one just now) about us living in "the worst home sales market in 30 years". I know I'm just one person, but that hasn't been my experience. 🧵 1/5
Reposted by Lesli Boldt
‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US
‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US
Most of the Americas have suffered from interference from their powerful northern neighbour – and are usually the worse off for it
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM
‘Naked imperialism’: how Trump intervention in Venezuela is a return to form for the US
Another "open today" alert in #Victoria: Routine Coffee on Fort btwn Cook and Vancouver. This locally owned hipster haven is my post-workout go-to for coffee - so happy it was open. Grab a coffee and then hit Masala Mart on same block for authentic South Asian groceries (opened a few weeks ago).
December 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Another "open today" alert in #Victoria: Routine Coffee on Fort btwn Cook and Vancouver. This locally owned hipster haven is my post-workout go-to for coffee - so happy it was open. Grab a coffee and then hit Masala Mart on same block for authentic South Asian groceries (opened a few weeks ago).
Hey Victoria! If you don’t feel like making breakfast at home this morning, the Avalon Cafe on Fort is open today from 9 to 2 pm!
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hey Victoria! If you don’t feel like making breakfast at home this morning, the Avalon Cafe on Fort is open today from 9 to 2 pm!
After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities @freshetnews.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
After 3 local newspapers closed, these journalists are reviving print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities | CBC News
Several community news outlets in Metro Vancouver, including the Burnaby Now, New West Record and Tri-City News closed down last spring. But now, a group of longtime journalists are launching a print ...
www.cbc.ca
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities @freshetnews.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I worked on a legislative committee looking at expanding BC's value-added forest sector 33 years ago. Good to see government finally taking action. *intentional snark*. Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production www.timescolonist.com/business/isl... via @timescolonist.bsky.social
Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production
Western Forest Products’ value-added plant in Chemainus will get up to $7.5 million, and Island TimberFrame in Cumberland will receive as much as $325,000.
www.timescolonist.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I worked on a legislative committee looking at expanding BC's value-added forest sector 33 years ago. Good to see government finally taking action. *intentional snark*. Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production www.timescolonist.com/business/isl... via @timescolonist.bsky.social
Just made an end-of-year donation to @georgiastraitbc.bsky.social! Love their work on southern resident orca protection + marine planning w/coastal First Nations on the Salish Sea. Join me in supporting this important work - your donation will be doubled! georgiastrait.org/give-f/ #orcas #SalishSea
Double your donation! • Georgia Strait Alliance
Right now, your gift will go twice as far to help build resilient, just, and thriving coastal communities across the Salish Sea.
georgiastrait.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Just made an end-of-year donation to @georgiastraitbc.bsky.social! Love their work on southern resident orca protection + marine planning w/coastal First Nations on the Salish Sea. Join me in supporting this important work - your donation will be doubled! georgiastrait.org/give-f/ #orcas #SalishSea
We already have more RSV illness in Canada - and more hospitalized babies - today because more parents aren’t immunizing their children.
The CDC officially abandoned universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns on Tuesday, signing off on its vaccine advisers’ recommendation for individual decision-making — a move that experts and researchers say will lead to more illness.
CDC adopts advisers’ recommendation against universal hepatitis B vaccines for babies | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially abandoned universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns on Tuesday, signing off on its vaccine advisers’ recommendation for individual dec...
www.cnn.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:25 AM
We already have more RSV illness in Canada - and more hospitalized babies - today because more parents aren’t immunizing their children.
Reposted by Lesli Boldt
A Paris, le nombre de sans-abri dans les campements au plus haut depuis six ans
A Paris, le nombre de sans-abri dans les campements au plus haut depuis six ans
Les maraudes de France terre d’asile ont recensé, fin novembre, 663 tentes dans les principales zones de campements de la capitale, ce qui représenterait 985 à 1 723 personnes. En cause, la baisse des places d’hébergements et les restrictions dans l’accès au séjour.
www.lemonde.fr
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A Paris, le nombre de sans-abri dans les campements au plus haut depuis six ans
Reposted by Lesli Boldt
Here’s where you can pick up the first Freshet newspaper in New West:
Zesty Lemon Clothing
Yum Donuts
New West City Hall
Queensborough CC
təməsew̓txʷ CC
Moody Park Arena
New West Public Library
Tourism New West
Goodway’s Specialty Foods
Groove Cat Books and Records
Greens and Beans Deli
#newwest
Zesty Lemon Clothing
Yum Donuts
New West City Hall
Queensborough CC
təməsew̓txʷ CC
Moody Park Arena
New West Public Library
Tourism New West
Goodway’s Specialty Foods
Groove Cat Books and Records
Greens and Beans Deli
#newwest
December 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Here’s where you can pick up the first Freshet newspaper in New West:
Zesty Lemon Clothing
Yum Donuts
New West City Hall
Queensborough CC
təməsew̓txʷ CC
Moody Park Arena
New West Public Library
Tourism New West
Goodway’s Specialty Foods
Groove Cat Books and Records
Greens and Beans Deli
#newwest
Zesty Lemon Clothing
Yum Donuts
New West City Hall
Queensborough CC
təməsew̓txʷ CC
Moody Park Arena
New West Public Library
Tourism New West
Goodway’s Specialty Foods
Groove Cat Books and Records
Greens and Beans Deli
#newwest
What I find interesting about @bcpolicy.bsky.social's Alex Hemingway's commentary is that his research notes that municipal exclusionary zoning remains one of the greatest barriers to solving the housing crisis. (1/2) This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet
The magnitude of the housing shortage is huge, the problems chronic, but the housing crisis is solvable.
Throughout the province and country, the housing crisis is marked by high rents and prices, ...
bcpolicy.ca
December 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
What I find interesting about @bcpolicy.bsky.social's Alex Hemingway's commentary is that his research notes that municipal exclusionary zoning remains one of the greatest barriers to solving the housing crisis. (1/2) This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
Spotted on my run today, @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social! The little motor is still whirring….
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Spotted on my run today, @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social! The little motor is still whirring….
What a shame. Vancouver Council fails to have the political courage to move forward with an approach that many other cities have embraced. Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing towers, citing public opposition vancouversun.com/news/vancouv... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing towers, citing public opposition
Proposal to fast-track social housing towers of up to 20 storeys around Vancouver has been rejected, with public opposition blamed. Read on.
vancouversun.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
What a shame. Vancouver Council fails to have the political courage to move forward with an approach that many other cities have embraced. Vancouver council rejects move to fast-track social housing towers, citing public opposition vancouversun.com/news/vancouv... via @vancouversun.bsky.social
Right. Tariffs and inflation aren't driving up food prices - it's price fixing (OK, it might be that too, but you know what I mean...)
President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the US food supply chain for potential price fixing
Trump Orders Probe of Food Industries for Possible Price Fixing
President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the US food supply chain for potential price fixing and other anti-competitive behavior to drive up costs of goods such as meat, seeds and fertilizer, especially by foreign companies.
bloom.bg
December 7, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Right. Tariffs and inflation aren't driving up food prices - it's price fixing (OK, it might be that too, but you know what I mean...)
The words "gong show" immediately come to mind. #bcpoli
What a mess. Rustad is out but he's not really out. Oh, and some of the MLAs were not at the vote to name an interim leader. Oh, and there is no definite definition around what makes Rustad "professionally incapacitated".
John Rustad says ‘nothing has changed’ after B.C. Conservative Party board announces his removal as leader | CBC
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The words "gong show" immediately come to mind. #bcpoli
This is going to get ugly (it probably already is). John Rustad removed as BC Conservative leader cheknews.ca/20-b-c-conse...
John Rustad removed as BC Conservative leader
The BC Conservative party has removed John Rustad as the leader and Trevor Halford has been appointed interim leader.
cheknews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This is going to get ugly (it probably already is). John Rustad removed as BC Conservative leader cheknews.ca/20-b-c-conse...
How is this even possible? I have clients to this day who are like, “the billings are a little high this month - can I see your timesheets?” (Okay this doesn’t happen often but it still happens…) www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Ontario isn’t auditing doctors for excessive claims, Auditor-General finds
Report says 82 physicians billed for 24 hours or more in a single day
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
How is this even possible? I have clients to this day who are like, “the billings are a little high this month - can I see your timesheets?” (Okay this doesn’t happen often but it still happens…) www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Present
The Secret Society of Middle Aged People At The Gym Who Have to Do 30 Mins of PT Work Before Getting Started
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Nothing about us without us, @mark-carney.bsky.social. Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say /via @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #bcpoli #cdnpoli
Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say
Privy Council Clerk Sabia playing key role in brokering accord that would involve tanker ban exemption
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Nothing about us without us, @mark-carney.bsky.social. Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say /via @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art... #bcpoli #cdnpoli
Geoff Meggs and Sharon Gregson: B.C.’s NDP government is at a fork in the road as it risks squandering one of the most effective tools for economic growth, gender equality, and family affordability. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin... #bcpoli
Opinion: B.C.’s child-care program, once a front-runner, now has the most expensive fees in Canada
B.C. has gone from leader to last place — and only 10 per cent of existing child-care spaces in this province are capped at $10 a day
vancouversun.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Geoff Meggs and Sharon Gregson: B.C.’s NDP government is at a fork in the road as it risks squandering one of the most effective tools for economic growth, gender equality, and family affordability. vancouversun.com/opinion/opin... #bcpoli
November 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
My good friend @thomarmstrong.bsky.social is at the podium to welcome #HousingCentral attendees to the afternoon plenary, and keynote from Anthony Morgan, host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things.
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My good friend @thomarmstrong.bsky.social is at the podium to welcome #HousingCentral attendees to the afternoon plenary, and keynote from Anthony Morgan, host of the CBC’s The Nature of Things.
I’m at Housing Central’s Funders Panel this morning. Panelists are Robyn Adamanche from CMHC, Lisa Helps from @bchousing.bsky.social BC Builds Program, and Katie Maslechko from @rentalprofund.bsky.social. Adamanche is outlining funding available from CMHC. #HousingCentral #BCNPHA
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I’m at Housing Central’s Funders Panel this morning. Panelists are Robyn Adamanche from CMHC, Lisa Helps from @bchousing.bsky.social BC Builds Program, and Katie Maslechko from @rentalprofund.bsky.social. Adamanche is outlining funding available from CMHC. #HousingCentral #BCNPHA
My friend @wazaroff.bsky.social is running for the mayoral nomination with
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
William for Vancouver
I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity, to bring Vancouver the progressive leadership it needs.
www.williamforvancouver.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My friend @wazaroff.bsky.social is running for the mayoral nomination with
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli
@onecityvan.bsky.social. Yeah that’s right, he’s running for mayor! Learn more about him here: www.williamforvancouver.ca #vanpoli #bcpoli