Sara Goldvine
@saragoldvine.bsky.social
By day, building a better future through housing and mental health. By night, tacos and chocolate. Last spotted waiting for a bus in East Van.
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At my hybrid and distributed workplace, we check in twice a day to ensure everyone is okay.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
Reposted by Sara Goldvine
Healing House is a new live-in treatment centre for female-identifying and non-binary youth (17–24) facing substance use challenges. Operated by Coast Mental Health, it offers trauma-responsive care with support from BC Children’s Hospital.
Thank you to all involved!🙌❤️
Thank you to all involved!🙌❤️
September 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Healing House is a new live-in treatment centre for female-identifying and non-binary youth (17–24) facing substance use challenges. Operated by Coast Mental Health, it offers trauma-responsive care with support from BC Children’s Hospital.
Thank you to all involved!🙌❤️
Thank you to all involved!🙌❤️
A compelling read on the path that inequality has set us on — and the hope for a way through.
“This is about defiance. It’s about doing the right thing, fighting for democracy and for people to not be exploited.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“This is about defiance. It’s about doing the right thing, fighting for democracy and for people to not be exploited.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 3, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A compelling read on the path that inequality has set us on — and the hope for a way through.
“This is about defiance. It’s about doing the right thing, fighting for democracy and for people to not be exploited.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“This is about defiance. It’s about doing the right thing, fighting for democracy and for people to not be exploited.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“The issue is the cost of building homes is now more expensive than what 80 per cent of the population can afford,” said Anne McMullin, president of the Urban Development Institute.
www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/r...
www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/r...
B.C. Real Estate Crisis Deepens as Presales Collapse and Developers Halt Projects
Presales are plunging, projects are stalling and layoffs are rising—B.C.’s real estate industry warns of economic disaster without urgent government action.
www.bcbusiness.ca
July 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“The issue is the cost of building homes is now more expensive than what 80 per cent of the population can afford,” said Anne McMullin, president of the Urban Development Institute.
www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/r...
www.bcbusiness.ca/industries/r...
“Did development charges soar because it has suddenly become much more expensive to provide municipal services to new homes? Unlikely.”
#HousingForAll #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#HousingForAll #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: How cities are holding back home-building
Development fees are way too high across Canada and can’t be justified. They need to come down
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
“Did development charges soar because it has suddenly become much more expensive to provide municipal services to new homes? Unlikely.”
#HousingForAll #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#HousingForAll #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Also: WE vote them in, collectively. Engage your neighbours for a thriving future.
“In plenty of places, the right and obvious decision that will build a better city is put off as politicians avoid hard choices.”
#cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
“In plenty of places, the right and obvious decision that will build a better city is put off as politicians avoid hard choices.”
#cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: When cities keep doing the wrong thing
The reopening of Portage and Main in Winnipeg is an example of a city finally correcting a past mistake
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Also: WE vote them in, collectively. Engage your neighbours for a thriving future.
“In plenty of places, the right and obvious decision that will build a better city is put off as politicians avoid hard choices.”
#cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
“In plenty of places, the right and obvious decision that will build a better city is put off as politicians avoid hard choices.”
#cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
It’s feeling all A Lot right now. I needed this reminder.
July 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It’s feeling all A Lot right now. I needed this reminder.
Saving lives > backyard beer time
“This is what turns people off politics," said Premier Kinew. "When you've got a group of congresspeople trying to trivialize and make hay out of a wildfire season where we've lost lives in our province."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
“This is what turns people off politics," said Premier Kinew. "When you've got a group of congresspeople trying to trivialize and make hay out of a wildfire season where we've lost lives in our province."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
Manitoba premier shoots back at U.S. lawmakers over smoke complaint | CBC News
Manitoba's premier shot back on Thursday at six U.S. lawmakers who recently complained about Canadian wildfire smoke travelling south, which they said was making it difficult for some Americans to enj...
www.cbc.ca
July 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Saving lives > backyard beer time
“This is what turns people off politics," said Premier Kinew. "When you've got a group of congresspeople trying to trivialize and make hay out of a wildfire season where we've lost lives in our province."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
“This is what turns people off politics," said Premier Kinew. "When you've got a group of congresspeople trying to trivialize and make hay out of a wildfire season where we've lost lives in our province."
www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...
“Micro retirements.” Gee what a novel idea.
July 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“Micro retirements.” Gee what a novel idea.
“The short answer, alas, is avarice.”
Douglas Todd outlines clearly why we won’t meet the needs of most families just by building more housing.
We need to be building more of the right kind of housing.
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Douglas Todd outlines clearly why we won’t meet the needs of most families just by building more housing.
We need to be building more of the right kind of housing.
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Why good family homes aren't getting built in Vancouver
Opinion: The short answer, alas, is avarice. This human weakness leads to construction of small, cramped units instead of livable dwellings.
vancouversun.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:01 AM
“The short answer, alas, is avarice.”
Douglas Todd outlines clearly why we won’t meet the needs of most families just by building more housing.
We need to be building more of the right kind of housing.
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
Douglas Todd outlines clearly why we won’t meet the needs of most families just by building more housing.
We need to be building more of the right kind of housing.
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
“Simply put, the cure for homelessness is homes, and the cure for untreated mental health and addictions is health care. We cannot turn away any services during crises like these” - New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
#BCpoli #homesforall #NewWest
vancouversun.com/news/overdos...
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
#BCpoli #homesforall #NewWest
vancouversun.com/news/overdos...
Life-saving or too disruptive? Overdose prevention site divides New West ahead of vote
While some support the site’s harm-reduction services, others argue it has contributed to rising levels of safety concerns in the area.
vancouversun.com
June 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“Simply put, the cure for homelessness is homes, and the cure for untreated mental health and addictions is health care. We cannot turn away any services during crises like these” - New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
#BCpoli #homesforall #NewWest
vancouversun.com/news/overdos...
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
#BCpoli #homesforall #NewWest
vancouversun.com/news/overdos...
Happened in Canada too, folks.
If you think it can’t happen here, remember that it already did. In 1942 soldiers came with rifles to our home and ordered us out. They put us in internment camps. Most of us were citizens.
June 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happened in Canada too, folks.
At my hybrid and distributed workplace, we check in twice a day to ensure everyone is okay.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At my hybrid and distributed workplace, we check in twice a day to ensure everyone is okay.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
The practice when I joined was to type a one word update, but as I have a hard time colouring inside the lines I’ve taken to sharing a photo that captures a small moment of beauty.
A promising pick for Housing & Infrastructure. Gregor brings experience from what has worked — and what hasn’t — in the city leading much of the housing conversation in Canada.
#CDNpoli
#CDNpoli
May 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A promising pick for Housing & Infrastructure. Gregor brings experience from what has worked — and what hasn’t — in the city leading much of the housing conversation in Canada.
#CDNpoli
#CDNpoli
It’s here! The #CourageToComeBack Awards, honouring inspiring people whose stories of resilience remind us that recovery is a
journey, not a destination.
Looking forward to this exceptional evening of stories and connection with @CoastMentalHealth.
journey, not a destination.
Looking forward to this exceptional evening of stories and connection with @CoastMentalHealth.
May 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
It’s here! The #CourageToComeBack Awards, honouring inspiring people whose stories of resilience remind us that recovery is a
journey, not a destination.
Looking forward to this exceptional evening of stories and connection with @CoastMentalHealth.
journey, not a destination.
Looking forward to this exceptional evening of stories and connection with @CoastMentalHealth.
This one could take days.
🚨 CLOSE RACE ALERT IN VANCOUVER KINGSWAY 🚨
Longtime NDP Mp Don Davies is up by just 44 VOTES against Liberal candidate Amy Gill.
Three quarters of the vote in.
One of those ridings that could be up for grabs for a while tonight.
Longtime NDP Mp Don Davies is up by just 44 VOTES against Liberal candidate Amy Gill.
Three quarters of the vote in.
One of those ridings that could be up for grabs for a while tonight.
April 29, 2025 at 5:14 AM
This one could take days.
We are still reeling from the tragic act of violence last night targeting neighbours celebrating the Filipino community at the Lapu Lapu Day festival.
Take care of each other, folks. Offer care and compassion. Offer support.
Stand with community in the days and weeks (and years) ahead.
Take care of each other, folks. Offer care and compassion. Offer support.
Stand with community in the days and weeks (and years) ahead.
April 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We are still reeling from the tragic act of violence last night targeting neighbours celebrating the Filipino community at the Lapu Lapu Day festival.
Take care of each other, folks. Offer care and compassion. Offer support.
Stand with community in the days and weeks (and years) ahead.
Take care of each other, folks. Offer care and compassion. Offer support.
Stand with community in the days and weeks (and years) ahead.
Reposted by Sara Goldvine
Our immediate story on the tragedy. Multiple people confirmed dead and one person in custody.
We’ll have more information as we verify information through the night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We’ll have more information as we verify information through the night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Several people killed, others injured after vehicle drives into Vancouver street festival crowd: police | CBC News
Vancouver police say several people have been killed and multiple others injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd at a street festival Saturday evening.
www.cbc.ca
April 27, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Our immediate story on the tragedy. Multiple people confirmed dead and one person in custody.
We’ll have more information as we verify information through the night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We’ll have more information as we verify information through the night.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Sara Goldvine
Friendship and hope will always endure, even in the darkest times. Thank you, neighbors and neighbours alike. ❤️
youtu.be/pEuO6CAwEns
youtu.be/pEuO6CAwEns
The Nanaimo Infusion / Global TV coverage
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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April 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Friendship and hope will always endure, even in the darkest times. Thank you, neighbors and neighbours alike. ❤️
youtu.be/pEuO6CAwEns
youtu.be/pEuO6CAwEns
Nothing like watching a political debate with kids to put things into perspective.
The simplified one-liners aren’t swaying my kids.
They’re also reading quite a bit into the rate of water drinking.
#cdnpoli #debate2025
The simplified one-liners aren’t swaying my kids.
They’re also reading quite a bit into the rate of water drinking.
#cdnpoli #debate2025
April 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Nothing like watching a political debate with kids to put things into perspective.
The simplified one-liners aren’t swaying my kids.
They’re also reading quite a bit into the rate of water drinking.
#cdnpoli #debate2025
The simplified one-liners aren’t swaying my kids.
They’re also reading quite a bit into the rate of water drinking.
#cdnpoli #debate2025
Reposted by Sara Goldvine
We made the decision to stop posting to X and will be more active here on BlueSky. Our values of Hope, Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Collaboration have guided this decision. We are excited to build community here! Stay tuned for all our latest news, articles, updates, events, and more.
April 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We made the decision to stop posting to X and will be more active here on BlueSky. Our values of Hope, Compassion, Courage, Respect, and Collaboration have guided this decision. We are excited to build community here! Stay tuned for all our latest news, articles, updates, events, and more.
Before I left BC Housing late last year, we finished recording season four of Let’s Talk Housing.
When the podcast launched, it was the first for a large public sector organization in BC.
The final episode of the season just dropped, where Mita Naidu turns the table and asks me questions.
When the podcast launched, it was the first for a large public sector organization in BC.
The final episode of the season just dropped, where Mita Naidu turns the table and asks me questions.
April 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Before I left BC Housing late last year, we finished recording season four of Let’s Talk Housing.
When the podcast launched, it was the first for a large public sector organization in BC.
The final episode of the season just dropped, where Mita Naidu turns the table and asks me questions.
When the podcast launched, it was the first for a large public sector organization in BC.
The final episode of the season just dropped, where Mita Naidu turns the table and asks me questions.
I have seriously considered leaving Meta. But every time I do, I am reminded of the void that would emerge from leaving the Buy Nothing Facebook group.
February 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I have seriously considered leaving Meta. But every time I do, I am reminded of the void that would emerge from leaving the Buy Nothing Facebook group.