George Baker
@bakergeorget.bsky.social
Hi. I currently work for CBC Radio in Vancouver. I was born in the Blandlands. Re-posts are not endorsements. It means I think it's noteworthy. Or newsy.
Bills, Canucks, Lions, Blue Jays, Caps.
Bills, Canucks, Lions, Blue Jays, Caps.
Well, I went into the article expecting to learn more than just an emotional comment from an American billionaire about African birds living and dying in B.C.
There is literally nothing more there.
There is literally nothing more there.
‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence – CTV News
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‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence CTV NewsB.C. ostrich cull started a…
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‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence CTV NewsB.C. ostrich cull started a…
‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence - CTV News - News Beep
‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence CTV NewsB.C. ostrich cull started a ‘new kind of war’ after
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November 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Well, I went into the article expecting to learn more than just an emotional comment from an American billionaire about African birds living and dying in B.C.
There is literally nothing more there.
There is literally nothing more there.
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Wow, Vancouver Rise! Honestly outplayed for much of that match, but just made of such stern stuff to pull it out. Congrats, and so looking forward to my season ticket next year! #NSL
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Wow, Vancouver Rise! Honestly outplayed for much of that match, but just made of such stern stuff to pull it out. Congrats, and so looking forward to my season ticket next year! #NSL
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Congratulations to the Vancouver Rise for being the 1st NSL champs! I didn't have a team I was cheering for but glad it was my home area that won #NSL #EveryoneWatchesWomenSports
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Congratulations to the Vancouver Rise for being the 1st NSL champs! I didn't have a team I was cheering for but glad it was my home area that won #NSL #EveryoneWatchesWomenSports
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We've reinvented illegal but necessary company housing.
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Illegal housing essential to keep Salt Spring Island businesses open, employers say | CBC News
Many services on Salt Spring Island are experiencing a labour shortage, driven by a lack of housing workers can afford.
It’s pushed businesses around the island to offer housing for workers in order t...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We've reinvented illegal but necessary company housing.
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I've been in this business for 17 years. This story recycles every year in a different community in B.C. it's always the same: people needing homes, fight back by living in campers
... until city hall finds out.
... until city hall finds out.
Illegal housing essential to keep Salt Spring Island businesses open, employers say | CBC News
Many services on Salt Spring Island are experiencing a labour shortage, driven by a lack of housing workers can afford.
It’s pushed businesses around the island to offer housing for workers in order t...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I've been in this business for 17 years. This story recycles every year in a different community in B.C. it's always the same: people needing homes, fight back by living in campers
... until city hall finds out.
... until city hall finds out.
Clear as day
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Clear as day
How 4 different expansions are...
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Enbridge is expanding oil pipeline capacity. So could TMX. So do we need another pipeline? | CBC News
Enbridge is pursuing several expansions to export oil through its pipeline system, which should meet the needs of the oil industry. So what does that mean for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's lobbying...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How 4 different expansions are...
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It's like he's dumb.
So let me get this straight: The President’s plan to lower prices is to roll back some of his own tariffs?
November 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It's like he's dumb.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Happy birthday to Chad Kroeger, born on this day in 1974 in Hanna, Alberta.
The lead singer of Nickelback, he has sold 50 million albums with the band. Kroeger has nine Grammy nominations and a Juno Award. He has been involved in many projects as a guest musician.
The lead singer of Nickelback, he has sold 50 million albums with the band. Kroeger has nine Grammy nominations and a Juno Award. He has been involved in many projects as a guest musician.
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy birthday to Chad Kroeger, born on this day in 1974 in Hanna, Alberta.
The lead singer of Nickelback, he has sold 50 million albums with the band. Kroeger has nine Grammy nominations and a Juno Award. He has been involved in many projects as a guest musician.
The lead singer of Nickelback, he has sold 50 million albums with the band. Kroeger has nine Grammy nominations and a Juno Award. He has been involved in many projects as a guest musician.
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On this day in 2003, Ray Lewis died.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 2003, Ray Lewis died.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
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“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
I really am great at sticking my foot in my mouth
Question 25:
Brag on yourself.
There’s something you do better than literally everyone else. What is it?
Brag on yourself.
There’s something you do better than literally everyone else. What is it?
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I really am great at sticking my foot in my mouth
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LOL
BREAKING: President Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee and tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices.
Trump drops tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruit as pressure builds on consumer prices
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to get rid of tariffs on a broad swath of commodities, including beef, coffee and tropical fruits.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:36 PM
LOL
One Battle After Another is a great movie. So much going on. And yet a basic premise for a story. 9/10 for me.
November 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
One Battle After Another is a great movie. So much going on. And yet a basic premise for a story. 9/10 for me.
Lanks totally locked in
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Lanks totally locked in
Oh yes. The old skate around in circles in OT method
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Oh yes. The old skate around in circles in OT method
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ICYMI:
Yesterday on Soapbox Social, @kylalee.ca and I discussed the huge public response to Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver’s “Zero Means Zero”-budget.
You can watch the full segment here:
youtu.be/4W8vX1gn_yE?...
Yesterday on Soapbox Social, @kylalee.ca and I discussed the huge public response to Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver’s “Zero Means Zero”-budget.
You can watch the full segment here:
youtu.be/4W8vX1gn_yE?...
November 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
ICYMI:
Yesterday on Soapbox Social, @kylalee.ca and I discussed the huge public response to Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver’s “Zero Means Zero”-budget.
You can watch the full segment here:
youtu.be/4W8vX1gn_yE?...
Yesterday on Soapbox Social, @kylalee.ca and I discussed the huge public response to Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver’s “Zero Means Zero”-budget.
You can watch the full segment here:
youtu.be/4W8vX1gn_yE?...
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The 'People's Filibuster' Comes to Vancouver City Hall via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The 'People's Filibuster' Comes to Vancouver City Hall via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
I'm convinced by the very dumb post.
“Epstein was a Democrat, and he is the Democrat's problem, not the Republican's problem!”
November 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I'm convinced by the very dumb post.
That trans rights are indisputable. My niece will never fear society. Not as long as uncle has her back.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
That trans rights are indisputable. My niece will never fear society. Not as long as uncle has her back.
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In Kyiv rescuers have recovered another body from the rubble of a nine‑story building in the Desnianskyi district. This brings the death toll from the russian attack of the capital last night to 6.
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In Kyiv rescuers have recovered another body from the rubble of a nine‑story building in the Desnianskyi district. This brings the death toll from the russian attack of the capital last night to 6.
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Trump’s new “affordability” push is basically reversing the tariffs he said would never cause un-affordability.
@nytimes.com 🤡
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@nytimes.com 🤡
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November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Trump’s new “affordability” push is basically reversing the tariffs he said would never cause un-affordability.
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
@nytimes.com 🤡
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...