Tim Conrad, APR
@timsbits.bsky.social
Emergency Mgmt + PR/Comms + P2/Engagement + Public education | Speaker| Proud dad, hubby | Boarder, paddler, cyclist, photog, frmr firefighter ❤️ #Canada #BritishColumbia #ElbowsUp
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I didn't expect that ending 😂 Dave Chappelle
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January 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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They sure as hell find most of us and make us pay. Only a few get this special treatment. And they take complete advantage of us.
January 13, 2026 at 5:55 PM
They sure as hell find most of us and make us pay. Only a few get this special treatment. And they take complete advantage of us.
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Kamloops RCMP investigating pair of related arsons, seek suspects #Kamloops
Kamloops RCMP investigating pair of related arsons, seek suspects - Kamloops News
Kamloops RCMP believe two fires from the last several days were arson, and they believe the same suspects are responsible for both.
www.castanet.net
January 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Kamloops RCMP investigating pair of related arsons, seek suspects #Kamloops
How long will these massive buildings be used and what will they become when they are abandoned? They will be, as the need will decrease due to competition and efficiency.
January 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
How long will these massive buildings be used and what will they become when they are abandoned? They will be, as the need will decrease due to competition and efficiency.
Can they leave him there? Asking for non-Saskies who think people who kill others while drinking and driving should be in prison, not the Premier's office.
Saskatchewan Premier Moe joining Prime Minister Carney on trip to China #Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Premier Moe joining Prime Minister Carney on trip to China - Canada News
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is set to join Prime Minister Mark Carney on a visit to China this week.
www.castanet.net
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Can they leave him there? Asking for non-Saskies who think people who kill others while drinking and driving should be in prison, not the Premier's office.
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WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash (Business)
WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash - Business News
On a calm, cloudy day in Calgary last November, WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech stepped onto a plane bound for Toronto along with five other executives, the chairman of the board and several union representatives to try out the new, super-tight seating at the back of the cabin.
www.castanetkamloops.net
January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash (Business)
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A PR firm hired to produce ads in support of the CBC is the same firm that has, for years, been calling for the public broadcaster to be defunded through its right-wing Canada Proud Facebook pages, a @rorywh.bsky.social investigation finds.
The same firm ran a campaign to save CBC — and Canada Proud's push to defund it
“It's like the Trump administration promoting Biden in an ad campaign,” said Ahmed Al-Rawi, Director of the Disinformation Project at Simon Fraser University. “This is unreal, like science fiction.”
www.nationalobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A PR firm hired to produce ads in support of the CBC is the same firm that has, for years, been calling for the public broadcaster to be defunded through its right-wing Canada Proud Facebook pages, a @rorywh.bsky.social investigation finds.
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Well, that's one way to ensure a busy season. The Q word must never be spoken.
Wildfire expert says quiet B.C. wildfire season 'overdue' after unprecedented string of busy years #Kamloops
Wildfire expert says quiet B.C. wildfire season 'overdue' after unprecedented string of busy years - Kamloops News
After three busy wildfire seasons in B.C., a Kamloops-based wildfire expert says a quieter year is long overdue — but it's still up in the air how the season will play out.
www.castanet.net
January 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Well, that's one way to ensure a busy season. The Q word must never be spoken.
Codes of Conduct are required for students to workers. Surely our elected officials can conduct themselves safely & respectfully
When conduct violations are found, public trust is destroyed. Trust which is already below 40% in politicians in Canada.
Do better. Do something! Otherwise, resign.
When conduct violations are found, public trust is destroyed. Trust which is already below 40% in politicians in Canada.
Do better. Do something! Otherwise, resign.
EDITORIAL – #Kamloops Code of Conduct has been a major waste of time and money
armchairmayor.ca/2026/01/06/e... #KamPoli
armchairmayor.ca/2026/01/06/e... #KamPoli
EDITORIAL – Code of Conduct has been a major waste of time and money
An editorial by Mel Rothenburger. CITY COUNCIL DYSFUNCTION is costing Kamloops taxpayers a lot of money. A summary to the end of 2025, published by the City, shows that Code of Conduct complaints f…
armchairmayor.ca
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Codes of Conduct are required for students to workers. Surely our elected officials can conduct themselves safely & respectfully
When conduct violations are found, public trust is destroyed. Trust which is already below 40% in politicians in Canada.
Do better. Do something! Otherwise, resign.
When conduct violations are found, public trust is destroyed. Trust which is already below 40% in politicians in Canada.
Do better. Do something! Otherwise, resign.
Dear Spotify.
Can you please add a block function so I can keep awful podcasts from playing every damn time list runs out? Same awful podcast plays despite me not following, not liking, or even with my one star review. They don't deserve the download.
Can you please add a block function so I can keep awful podcasts from playing every damn time list runs out? Same awful podcast plays despite me not following, not liking, or even with my one star review. They don't deserve the download.
a man in a suit is standing next to another man in a suit .
ALT: a man in a suit is standing next to another man in a suit .
media.tenor.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Dear Spotify.
Can you please add a block function so I can keep awful podcasts from playing every damn time list runs out? Same awful podcast plays despite me not following, not liking, or even with my one star review. They don't deserve the download.
Can you please add a block function so I can keep awful podcasts from playing every damn time list runs out? Same awful podcast plays despite me not following, not liking, or even with my one star review. They don't deserve the download.
Will said pipeline want reduced taxes once it is constructed?
Using TMX as an example, they spent nine years working towards lowering local taxes beginning almost as soon as the pipeline came online. If this happens, municipal taxes in all communities will rise substantially.
If yes, then no.
Using TMX as an example, they spent nine years working towards lowering local taxes beginning almost as soon as the pipeline came online. If this happens, municipal taxes in all communities will rise substantially.
If yes, then no.
Alberta launches website for potential new West Coast oil pipeline (Alberta)
Alberta launches website for potential new West Coast oil pipeline - Alberta News
The Alberta government has launched a website for the bitumen pipeline it wants to see built to the northwest B.C. coast.
www.castanetkamloops.net
January 6, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Will said pipeline want reduced taxes once it is constructed?
Using TMX as an example, they spent nine years working towards lowering local taxes beginning almost as soon as the pipeline came online. If this happens, municipal taxes in all communities will rise substantially.
If yes, then no.
Using TMX as an example, they spent nine years working towards lowering local taxes beginning almost as soon as the pipeline came online. If this happens, municipal taxes in all communities will rise substantially.
If yes, then no.
So many places in gorgeous Canada to see along with other parts of the world that respect us and our values. #ElbowsUp
Good job, BC. Keep it up.
B.C. travel to the U.S. plunges as trips fall for an 11th straight month
January 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM
So many places in gorgeous Canada to see along with other parts of the world that respect us and our values. #ElbowsUp
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Kamloops Indian Residential School survivor shows courage and resilience to resist #VernonBC
Kamloops Indian Residential School survivor shows courage and resilience to resist - Vernon News
The first residential school in Canada, the Mohawk Institute in Brantford, Ont., opened in January 1831. After 165 years of operation, the Canadian Residential School System officially ended with the
www.castanet.net
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Kamloops Indian Residential School survivor shows courage and resilience to resist #VernonBC
To be blunt, you need to do something to achieve the vision.
Here's a challenge: For every project that comes forward to improve traffic congestion or road safety, there must be an equal spend on pedestrian, accessibility, cycling, or on MUP.
Kamloops is quickly becoming a Vision Narrow city.
Here's a challenge: For every project that comes forward to improve traffic congestion or road safety, there must be an equal spend on pedestrian, accessibility, cycling, or on MUP.
Kamloops is quickly becoming a Vision Narrow city.
City council adopted #VisionZero but has yet to find it. Here’s a clear example why improvements matter. #Kamloops
January 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
To be blunt, you need to do something to achieve the vision.
Here's a challenge: For every project that comes forward to improve traffic congestion or road safety, there must be an equal spend on pedestrian, accessibility, cycling, or on MUP.
Kamloops is quickly becoming a Vision Narrow city.
Here's a challenge: For every project that comes forward to improve traffic congestion or road safety, there must be an equal spend on pedestrian, accessibility, cycling, or on MUP.
Kamloops is quickly becoming a Vision Narrow city.
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"E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world"
And still no plans or incentives from our federal and provincial governments to help people choose bikes instead of cars. Quite the opposite, actually.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11...
And still no plans or incentives from our federal and provincial governments to help people choose bikes instead of cars. Quite the opposite, actually.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11...
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
arstechnica.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
"E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world"
And still no plans or incentives from our federal and provincial governments to help people choose bikes instead of cars. Quite the opposite, actually.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11...
And still no plans or incentives from our federal and provincial governments to help people choose bikes instead of cars. Quite the opposite, actually.
arstechnica.com/cars/2023/11...
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It is to Canada's shame we have not spoken out or supported a Canadian judge being sanctioned by the US
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
It is to Canada's shame we have not spoken out or supported a Canadian judge being sanctioned by the US
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
You will lose very little leaving X and Meta platforms, if you focus on your own.
Your earned audience on those channels is only available for a price on Meta and X. Their audiences are in decline and platforms malfunctioning.
#ElbowsUp
Your earned audience on those channels is only available for a price on Meta and X. Their audiences are in decline and platforms malfunctioning.
#ElbowsUp
It's well past time for Canadian government officials to get off of X, @jameswsthomson.com writes. This latest — disgusting — incident is just one more reason.
Canadian government officials, what are you still doing on X in 2026?
The platform's own chatbot started posting sexualized material of children and other people who couldn't consent. With no moral bottom in sight, it's well past time our officials found other ways to c...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
You will lose very little leaving X and Meta platforms, if you focus on your own.
Your earned audience on those channels is only available for a price on Meta and X. Their audiences are in decline and platforms malfunctioning.
#ElbowsUp
Your earned audience on those channels is only available for a price on Meta and X. Their audiences are in decline and platforms malfunctioning.
#ElbowsUp
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Kamloops Mounties calling for help finding missing woman #Kamloops
Kamloops Mounties calling for help finding missing woman - Kamloops News
Kamloops RCMP are seeking the public's help finding a missing woman.
www.castanetkamloops.net
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Kamloops Mounties calling for help finding missing woman #Kamloops
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Facebook blocked my post warning people that the US government is targeting NGOs who are identifying those who falsify the horrific history of residential school abuse.
Marco Rubio is using state sanctions against people calling out disinformation. Facebook trying to shut down discussion on this.
Marco Rubio is using state sanctions against people calling out disinformation. Facebook trying to shut down discussion on this.
December 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Facebook blocked my post warning people that the US government is targeting NGOs who are identifying those who falsify the horrific history of residential school abuse.
Marco Rubio is using state sanctions against people calling out disinformation. Facebook trying to shut down discussion on this.
Marco Rubio is using state sanctions against people calling out disinformation. Facebook trying to shut down discussion on this.
Reposted by Tim Conrad, APR
People overestimate how many social media users post harmful content online, but underestimate how vocal they are. This can be a PR problem because when comms decisions are driven by misperception, organizations overreact, misallocate resources, and cater to extremes rather serve the mainstream.
Americans overestimate how many social media users post harmful content
Abstract. Americans can become more cynical about the state of society when they see harmful behavior online. Three studies of the American public (n = 1,0
https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/12/pgaf310/8377954
December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
People overestimate how many social media users post harmful content online, but underestimate how vocal they are. This can be a PR problem because when comms decisions are driven by misperception, organizations overreact, misallocate resources, and cater to extremes rather serve the mainstream.
If you can, they do amazing work, especially during emergencies. I've seen it first hand over decades.
#Kamloops
#Kamloops
Salvation Army Kamloops closing in on $240K Kettle Campaign fundraising goal #Kamloops
Salvation Army Kamloops closing in on $240K Kettle Campaign fundraising goal - Kamloops News
The jingle bells are ringing in Kamloops, as the local Salvation Army branch looks to reach its fundraising goal with only a few days left in its campaign.
www.castanet.net
December 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you can, they do amazing work, especially during emergencies. I've seen it first hand over decades.
#Kamloops
#Kamloops
As a former provincial staffer who worked in many buildings, there were many little critters in our spaces. The buildings were mostly over 100 years old with loads of hidden spaces.
I also had the oldest everything - desk, chair, computer, floor, etc. of any point in my career. #Canada
I also had the oldest everything - desk, chair, computer, floor, etc. of any point in my career. #Canada
Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan #Ottawa
Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan - Canada News
Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend more time in the office.
www.castanetkamloops.net
December 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
As a former provincial staffer who worked in many buildings, there were many little critters in our spaces. The buildings were mostly over 100 years old with loads of hidden spaces.
I also had the oldest everything - desk, chair, computer, floor, etc. of any point in my career. #Canada
I also had the oldest everything - desk, chair, computer, floor, etc. of any point in my career. #Canada
You decided to go down a black diamond when you should've taken the green run.
The answer is no.
#MAGA
The answer is no.
#MAGA
It’s over, sorry, but no. #Boycott #Canada
Trump is a destroyer, corrupt and hateful, electing a criminal and allowing him to stay in power is a huge problem.
U.S. ski towns hope holiday season marks turnaround after slump in Canadian visitors in Montana
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Trump is a destroyer, corrupt and hateful, electing a criminal and allowing him to stay in power is a huge problem.
U.S. ski towns hope holiday season marks turnaround after slump in Canadian visitors in Montana
/1 thread
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadians travellers are resisting the U.S. Can ski vacations entice them back? | CBC News
American ski towns bracing for a steep decline in Canadian tourism are still hoping they can coax their northern neighbours back this holiday season. Ultimately, the decision to travel south might hin...
www.cbc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
You decided to go down a black diamond when you should've taken the green run.
The answer is no.
#MAGA
The answer is no.
#MAGA
It's an uncomfortable truth I had to bear working in health care. Children die from the flu, it's not fear mongering, its truth.
Three kids dead this month, just in our region.
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
It's never too late to start masking again, get your vaccinations and clean the air. Get a HEPA for your home this holiday season (if you can) and crack a window/run a fan. Wash your hands religiously.
All these measures prevent Covid, too!
Three children dead in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario region after flu-related complications
Medical officers of health warn of rapid rise in influenza-A, urge vaccination ahead of holidays
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It's an uncomfortable truth I had to bear working in health care. Children die from the flu, it's not fear mongering, its truth.