Alex Pope
@mapleridgealex.bsky.social
Maple Ridge BC, Computer Programmer/Business Consultant, MBA, BSc, Meadow Ridge Rotary, BC Greens, Passionate about Building Community, Shop Local, Climate, and Sustainability
It's Groundhog Day! Again!
February 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's Groundhog Day! Again!
We had a great time celebrating Robbie Burns with Bruce Coughlan at the Fort Pub this past Saturday.
January 27, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We had a great time celebrating Robbie Burns with Bruce Coughlan at the Fort Pub this past Saturday.
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We are pleased to see this issue being taken seriously, however the BC NDP’s rush to catch up on clean energy initiatives highlights years of slow progress.
Today’s announcement of 9 new wind power projects marks a significant step in addressing B.C.’s growing demand for clean energy. However, it leaves many important questions unanswered about the environmental impacts, workforce needs, and equity of these initiatives.
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-cl...
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-cl...
BC Greens: Clean energy projects a good step, questions of oversight remain - BC Green Caucus
bcgreencaucus.ca
December 10, 2024 at 12:46 AM
We are pleased to see this issue being taken seriously, however the BC NDP’s rush to catch up on clean energy initiatives highlights years of slow progress.
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Wow, sorry to hear that Eddy Merckx broke his hip. Sending best wishes for his recovery.
Eddy Merckx suffers broken hip in cycling crash near Brussels
Legendary five-time Tour de France winner to undergo surgery after 'stupid accident'
www.cyclingnews.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Wow, sorry to hear that Eddy Merckx broke his hip. Sending best wishes for his recovery.
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Cramming every conservative into one party under first-past-the-post leads to the exact kinds of infighting and instability we're seeing here.
Proportional representation fixes that by letting diverse voices stand on their own. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Proportional representation fixes that by letting diverse voices stand on their own. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Already, a Revolt Within Rustad’s Party | The Tyee
Decrying deviation from social conservative ideology, 13 dissident MLAs put their leader on notice.
thetyee.ca
December 10, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Cramming every conservative into one party under first-past-the-post leads to the exact kinds of infighting and instability we're seeing here.
Proportional representation fixes that by letting diverse voices stand on their own. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Proportional representation fixes that by letting diverse voices stand on their own. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Thanks, Ryan, for your insight on this issue. I can't help but think this is an example of what we may continue to see from the BC Conservative caucus.
In a letter to John Rustad, the new Conservative cancel caucus is ready to fight against cancel culture — by cancelling their colleague. open.substack.com/pub/itsryanc...
The cancel caucus cometh
The target? Their colleagues
open.substack.com
December 9, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Thanks, Ryan, for your insight on this issue. I can't help but think this is an example of what we may continue to see from the BC Conservative caucus.
"Small Business BC shuts down amid bankruptcy, lays off workers" - I suspect there is more to learn behind this story.
Small Business BC shuts down amid bankruptcy, lays off workers | Urbanized
Small Business BC, an organization dedicated to supporting small businesses, has declared bankruptcy and laid off its staff.
dailyhive.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:50 AM
"Small Business BC shuts down amid bankruptcy, lays off workers" - I suspect there is more to learn behind this story.
A Maple Ridge Family History Group team has researched the stories of those men who lost their lives during the First World War and are named on the #MapleRidge Cenotaph and Wonnock Lake plaque.
Visit mapleridgemuseum.org/honouring-th... to read their stories. #Genealogy #History
Visit mapleridgemuseum.org/honouring-th... to read their stories. #Genealogy #History
November 17, 2024 at 11:23 PM
A Maple Ridge Family History Group team has researched the stories of those men who lost their lives during the First World War and are named on the #MapleRidge Cenotaph and Wonnock Lake plaque.
Visit mapleridgemuseum.org/honouring-th... to read their stories. #Genealogy #History
Visit mapleridgemuseum.org/honouring-th... to read their stories. #Genealogy #History
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The most obvious difference is 3 downs instead of 4 which really makes for a faster and more offensively aggressive game. But there are other differences, see here: #CFL #NFL #GreyCup bleacherreport.com/articles/123...
Canadian Football League: Better Than the NFL?
Which league is better, the CFL or the NFL ? This is a question that has perplexed football fans north of the 49th Parallel since the dawn of time, or so it seems...
bleacherreport.com
November 17, 2024 at 4:54 PM
The most obvious difference is 3 downs instead of 4 which really makes for a faster and more offensively aggressive game. But there are other differences, see here: #CFL #NFL #GreyCup bleacherreport.com/articles/123...
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A tiny, rookie caucus that may wield immense influence in the B.C. legislature: The NDP will need the co-operation of new Green MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote on critical votes to maintain the confidence of the House
A tiny, rookie caucus that may wield immense influence in the B.C. legislature
The NDP will need the co-operation of new Green MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote on critical votes to maintain the confidence of the House
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 1, 2024 at 9:26 PM
A tiny, rookie caucus that may wield immense influence in the B.C. legislature: The NDP will need the co-operation of new Green MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote on critical votes to maintain the confidence of the House