Sharon Gregson
@sharongregson.bsky.social
Advocate for the $10aDay child care plan. Vegan for the animals.
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✨Webinar Alert! ✨ Join Child Care Now for a live webinar as we unpack the federal budget, and what it means for the future of Canada's $10aDay program. We’ll be joined by policy experts exploring risks and opportunities ahead, with a focus on equitable access. Register now: https://ow.ly/twCs50Xr9xl
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
✨Webinar Alert! ✨ Join Child Care Now for a live webinar as we unpack the federal budget, and what it means for the future of Canada's $10aDay program. We’ll be joined by policy experts exploring risks and opportunities ahead, with a focus on equitable access. Register now: https://ow.ly/twCs50Xr9xl
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When researchers learned that Polyphemus, a male humpback believed to be more than 21 years old, was found dead on Nov. 8, they feared the death may fit a worrying pattern. Polyphemus was the third known humpback whale found dead off the coast of British Columbia in less than two months.
After 3 Whale Deaths Off British Columbia, Researchers Fear a Pattern
A humpback whale known to locals since 2004 was found dead on Nov. 8. Vessel collisions have become a major threat to humpback whales in the region.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:40 AM
When researchers learned that Polyphemus, a male humpback believed to be more than 21 years old, was found dead on Nov. 8, they feared the death may fit a worrying pattern. Polyphemus was the third known humpback whale found dead off the coast of British Columbia in less than two months.
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On Wednesday morning, news broke about Shawn Lamb receiving a statutory release after being sentenced in 2013 for killing two First Nations women.
This was a shock to many, but to also the victims’ families who were not made aware of this.
This was a shock to many, but to also the victims’ families who were not made aware of this.
Victims’ families shocked over Shawn Lamb’s statutory release after sentencing in 2013 | APTN News
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November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
On Wednesday morning, news broke about Shawn Lamb receiving a statutory release after being sentenced in 2013 for killing two First Nations women.
This was a shock to many, but to also the victims’ families who were not made aware of this.
This was a shock to many, but to also the victims’ families who were not made aware of this.
It’s time for BC to deliver on $10aDay child care www.10aday.ca/get_to_work #10adaychildcare #ChildCareNow
Get to Work
Premier Eby wants BC to "get to work" - but we can only do that if there’s enough affordable child care. Parents and grandparents can't work a full day without quality child care in place. BC’s econom...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
It’s time for BC to deliver on $10aDay child care www.10aday.ca/get_to_work #10adaychildcare #ChildCareNow
Wow. Charlie Demers is brilliant and funny at the same time. Just like boxer briefs! open.substack.com/pub/charlied...
Vibe shift, backlash, metaphor, boxer brief
Text of my Keynote Address to the 2025 Fraser Valley Writers Festival
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November 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Wow. Charlie Demers is brilliant and funny at the same time. Just like boxer briefs! open.substack.com/pub/charlied...
Federal budget: Mr. Prime Minister, child care is infrastructure too
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Federal budget: Mr. Prime Minister, child care is infrastructure too
Child-care expansion should be as high a priority for public capital investment as housing and other infrastructure.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Federal budget: Mr. Prime Minister, child care is infrastructure too
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Glad to have you back! @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Glad to have you back! @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social
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Metro Vancouver weather: Will La Niña cause a snowier, colder winter?
Metro Vancouver weather: Will La Niña cause a snowier, colder winter?
This year's forecast could be a boon for skiers and snowboarders.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Metro Vancouver weather: Will La Niña cause a snowier, colder winter?
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"Paul Kershaw (founder of GenSqueeze) has proposed phasing out Old Age Security (OAS) for the wealthiest seniors and repealing a pair of tax credits, the Age Credit and the Pension Income Tax Credit. Kershaw estimates that would free up $14 billion in federal funding" www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | Carney's talk of 'sacrifices' suggests Canadians could soon face those tough choices | CBC News
It remains unclear exactly what those sacrifices will be or how they will be distributed. But the mere mention of sacrifices makes clear that Canadians are about to be faced with some real choices abo...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
"Paul Kershaw (founder of GenSqueeze) has proposed phasing out Old Age Security (OAS) for the wealthiest seniors and repealing a pair of tax credits, the Age Credit and the Pension Income Tax Credit. Kershaw estimates that would free up $14 billion in federal funding" www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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In New York City, flash floods inundated the subway and sent cars floating down city streets. nyti.ms/3Li90ko
October 31, 2025 at 2:20 AM
In New York City, flash floods inundated the subway and sent cars floating down city streets. nyti.ms/3Li90ko
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‼️ NEW: Flights were delayed for up to THREE HOURS today at Orlando International Airport due to NO certified air traffic controllers being available! ✈️
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 AM
‼️ NEW: Flights were delayed for up to THREE HOURS today at Orlando International Airport due to NO certified air traffic controllers being available! ✈️
How is CWELCC Doing? (Canada Wide Early Learning & Child Care) childcarepolicy.net/how-is-cwelc...
How is CWELCC Doing? A Response to Peter Jon Mitchell
This week in the Hill Times, Peter Jon Mitchell says he wants to get rid of the $10 a day federal child care program. But too many families now love it and depend on the increased child care …
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October 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
How is CWELCC Doing? (Canada Wide Early Learning & Child Care) childcarepolicy.net/how-is-cwelc...
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Big news for families! 🎉 🗞️
Our #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds legislation passed third reading unanimously today.
It NOW means:
🏫 More licensed child care spaces in schools
👶 Care for children ages 0–5
📅 Support for families year-round
#ChildCareBC #BCed #EarlyLearning #BCPoli
Our #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds legislation passed third reading unanimously today.
It NOW means:
🏫 More licensed child care spaces in schools
👶 Care for children ages 0–5
📅 Support for families year-round
#ChildCareBC #BCed #EarlyLearning #BCPoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Big news for families! 🎉 🗞️
Our #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds legislation passed third reading unanimously today.
It NOW means:
🏫 More licensed child care spaces in schools
👶 Care for children ages 0–5
📅 Support for families year-round
#ChildCareBC #BCed #EarlyLearning #BCPoli
Our #ChildCareOnSchoolGrounds legislation passed third reading unanimously today.
It NOW means:
🏫 More licensed child care spaces in schools
👶 Care for children ages 0–5
📅 Support for families year-round
#ChildCareBC #BCed #EarlyLearning #BCPoli
Families in Invermere will soon benefit from more child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school. #childcarebc news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
New child care centre opens for Invermere parents
Families in Invermere will soon benefit from more affordable, high-quality child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Families in Invermere will soon benefit from more child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school. #childcarebc news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Metro Vancouver power outages: Over 1,200 in the dark due to storm
Metro Vancouver power outages: Over 1,200 in the dark due to storm
A storm has left thousands of people without power on B.C.'s south coast.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Metro Vancouver power outages: Over 1,200 in the dark due to storm
Good news in BC. Education and Child Care Minister Lisa Beare’s Bill 19, School Amendment Act, cleared second reading in the Legislature today. @lisabeare.bsky.social #10adaychildcare #bced #bcpoli #childcarebc
October 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Good news in BC. Education and Child Care Minister Lisa Beare’s Bill 19, School Amendment Act, cleared second reading in the Legislature today. @lisabeare.bsky.social #10adaychildcare #bced #bcpoli #childcarebc
900+ new child care spaces opening in BC - sadly not $10aDay spaces so still unaffordable for many families and still no fair wage grid for early childhood educators who still have low wages/few benefits news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Families throughout B.C. will benefit from more than 900 new child care spaces
Families in 14 communities throughout the province will benefit from more than 900 new licensed child care spaces that will open this fall, expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
900+ new child care spaces opening in BC - sadly not $10aDay spaces so still unaffordable for many families and still no fair wage grid for early childhood educators who still have low wages/few benefits news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Under the Tree Child Care Society in Maple Ridge gets 110 new spaces mapleridgenews.com/2025/10/19/u...
Under the Tree daycare in Maple Ridge gets 110 new spaces - Maple Ridge News
Provincial government announces almost 1,000 new spaces across BC
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October 21, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Under the Tree Child Care Society in Maple Ridge gets 110 new spaces mapleridgenews.com/2025/10/19/u...
I always appreciate the opportunity to chat on @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social about latest news for BC child care. This week good news, gov't introduced Bill 19 to remove barriers for school districts to operate child care year round for children of all ages #10adaychildcare www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
B.C. NDP tables bill to allow schools to offer all-ages child care
The B.C. NDP has introduced legislation that would allow school districts to operate child care services for children younger than school age. Sharon Gregson with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates...
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October 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I always appreciate the opportunity to chat on @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social about latest news for BC child care. This week good news, gov't introduced Bill 19 to remove barriers for school districts to operate child care year round for children of all ages #10adaychildcare www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Have a coool Friday ....🧡
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Environment matters: This study confirms that optimized lighting design can significantly improve positive emotional experiences in preschool children www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The impact of lighting on emotional responses in preschool children’ s visual environments
A well-designed lighting environment plays a critical role in promoting the physical and psychological well-being of preschool children. This study sy…
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October 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Environment matters: This study confirms that optimized lighting design can significantly improve positive emotional experiences in preschool children www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
City of North Vancouver opens new childcare centre for 16 children www.northshoredailypost.com/city-of-nort...
City of North Vancouver opens new childcare centre in Moodyville
The City of North Vancouver has opened a new childcare facility, adding 16 licensed spaces for children aged one to five.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
City of North Vancouver opens new childcare centre for 16 children www.northshoredailypost.com/city-of-nort...
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds.
news.gov.bc.ca
October 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The Province has introduced legislation to enable school districts in B.C. to support families with more child care on school grounds. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Darleane Hoffman, a trailblazing nuclear chemist who was hailed by Discover magazine as one of the 50 most important women in science and whose research confirmed the existence of several elusive superheavy radioactive elements, died last month. She was 98.
Darleane Hoffman, Innovator in Nuclear Chemistry, Dies at 98
Hailed as one of the 50 most important women in science, she found ways to study rare radioactive isotopes and advanced the understanding of nuclear fission.
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October 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Darleane Hoffman, a trailblazing nuclear chemist who was hailed by Discover magazine as one of the 50 most important women in science and whose research confirmed the existence of several elusive superheavy radioactive elements, died last month. She was 98.