Burnaby Pete
@burnabypete.bsky.social
Proud dad, part-time activist, aspiring trouble maker
December 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Nathan Rourke runs rampant as B.C. Lions humanely euthanize Elks (& 12 other thoughts)
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#CFL #BCLions #RoarAsOne
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#CFL #BCLions #RoarAsOne
October 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nathan Rourke runs rampant as B.C. Lions humanely euthanize Elks (& 12 other thoughts)
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#CFL #BCLions #RoarAsOne
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#CFL #BCLions #RoarAsOne
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NEW EPISODE of the Hard Truths Pod: Why is an increase in mortgage-free young Canadians a worrisome sign? What can we do about it? Listen in: www.gensqueeze.ca/podcast
July 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
NEW EPISODE of the Hard Truths Pod: Why is an increase in mortgage-free young Canadians a worrisome sign? What can we do about it? Listen in: www.gensqueeze.ca/podcast
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B.C. grocer avoids selling U.S. produce for 117 days in what expert calls a ‘real’ boycott
B.C. grocer avoids selling U.S. produce for 117 days in what expert calls a ‘real’ boycott | Globalnews.ca
Sylvain Charlebois told Global News that what Urban Grocer is doing points to a broader movement against American products at the grocery store.
globalnews.ca
July 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
B.C. grocer avoids selling U.S. produce for 117 days in what expert calls a ‘real’ boycott
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🎙️ The BCSTA is pleased to contribute to another important episode of the Hotel Pacifico podcast.
💬 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/44xfy4L
➡️ Learn more about our continued advocacy for BC’s students: bit.ly/4nkE4yk
#bced #bcpoli
💬 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/44xfy4L
➡️ Learn more about our continued advocacy for BC’s students: bit.ly/4nkE4yk
#bced #bcpoli
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🎙️ The BCSTA is pleased to contribute to another important episode of the Hotel Pacifico podcast.
💬 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/44xfy4L
➡️ Learn more about our continued advocacy for BC’s students: bit.ly/4nkE4yk
#bced #bcpoli
💬 Tune in to find out why investment in education matters: bit.ly/44xfy4L
➡️ Learn more about our continued advocacy for BC’s students: bit.ly/4nkE4yk
#bced #bcpoli
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Can Corner Stores Mount A Comeback?
“Toderian champions a finely grained retail model he calls ‘corner convenience’: a small market, cafe/restaurant etc that would be legal on every street corner across cities & suburbs.”
Note my comments similar to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s NYC platform.
“Toderian champions a finely grained retail model he calls ‘corner convenience’: a small market, cafe/restaurant etc that would be legal on every street corner across cities & suburbs.”
Note my comments similar to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s NYC platform.
The Corner Store Comeback
Small-scale neighborhood retail is staging a post-Covid revival in many cities, thanks to a mix of zoning reforms, shopping trends and local incentives.
www.bloomberg.com
June 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Can Corner Stores Mount A Comeback?
“Toderian champions a finely grained retail model he calls ‘corner convenience’: a small market, cafe/restaurant etc that would be legal on every street corner across cities & suburbs.”
Note my comments similar to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s NYC platform.
“Toderian champions a finely grained retail model he calls ‘corner convenience’: a small market, cafe/restaurant etc that would be legal on every street corner across cities & suburbs.”
Note my comments similar to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s NYC platform.
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And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built for Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
gandersocial.ca
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
And then there’s our incorporation status. It’s all about baking accountability into everything we do so that we stay committed to Canadians and our mission.
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
In the meantime, you can visit our website to take it all in: gandersocial.ca
And who did you think you were getting into bed with when you joined the BC Conservatives????
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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B.C. Conservative MLA angry after colleagues welcome lobby group opposed to same-sex marriage, MAID, abortion | CBC News
A B.C. Conservative MLA is upset her Conservative colleague hosted a Christian lobby group that opposes same sex marriage, medical assistance in dying and abortion.
www.cbc.ca
May 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
And who did you think you were getting into bed with when you joined the BC Conservatives????
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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There are major threats to Canada's sovereignty right now. Losing our public broadcaster is one of them.
The CBC -as we know it -will cease to exist if Mr. Poilievre wins on Monday.
I think that matters.
My substack is free to read; free to subscribe.
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The CBC -as we know it -will cease to exist if Mr. Poilievre wins on Monday.
I think that matters.
My substack is free to read; free to subscribe.
open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...
What does the CBC even mean?
...to the price of eggs?
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April 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Join three quarters of Canadians in supporting our win-win-win plan to eliminate seniors’ poverty, help younger generations, and reduce the deficit – all without asking for more from taxpayers: action.gensqueeze.ca/fix_oas?recr...
Fix Old Age Security
Join three quarters of Canadians in supporting our win-win-win plan to eliminate seniors’ poverty, help younger generations, and reduce the deficit – all without asking for more from taxpayers.
action.gensqueeze.ca
April 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Join three quarters of Canadians in supporting our win-win-win plan to eliminate seniors’ poverty, help younger generations, and reduce the deficit – all without asking for more from taxpayers: action.gensqueeze.ca/fix_oas?recr...
“The talent here is ridiculous. I know there are guys here who could play [in NFL] and I know some of the guys in the NFL would struggle up here.”
Can't wait for the CFL season to start! That's CANADIAN football, eh?
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/footb...
Can't wait for the CFL season to start! That's CANADIAN football, eh?
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/footb...
Lions defensive lineman Covington pleasantly surprised by level of talent in CFL
Covington played four seasons with Houston (2015-18) then had stints with Dallas (2019), Denver (2020), Cincinnati (2020) and the Los Angeles Chargers before joining B.C. Lions
www.theglobeandmail.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
“The talent here is ridiculous. I know there are guys here who could play [in NFL] and I know some of the guys in the NFL would struggle up here.”
Can't wait for the CFL season to start! That's CANADIAN football, eh?
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/footb...
Can't wait for the CFL season to start! That's CANADIAN football, eh?
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/footb...
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
Remove Aaron Gunn for his residential school denialism
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: https://you.leadnow...
you.leadnow.ca
April 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I just signed a petition started by a North Island community member, calling on Pierre Poilievre to remove Aaron Gunn as a candidate in the federal election. Will you join me here: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi... you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pi...
Happy International Day of Pink! Today we honour those that paved the way for inclusion, respect and diversity. Let’s stand together and conquer hate.
April 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Happy International Day of Pink! Today we honour those that paved the way for inclusion, respect and diversity. Let’s stand together and conquer hate.
We see you, we love you, we have your backs
March 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We see you, we love you, we have your backs
March 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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By giving a little less taxpayer cash to relatively well-off retirees, Canada could eliminate poverty for ALL seniors AND have money left over to support younger Canadians with affordable housing, child care, and education! #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXfW...
Why Canada should give a little less taxpayer $$$ to well-off retirees
YouTube video by GenerationSqueeze
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March 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
By giving a little less taxpayer cash to relatively well-off retirees, Canada could eliminate poverty for ALL seniors AND have money left over to support younger Canadians with affordable housing, child care, and education! #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXfW...
"Scaling back OAS for financially secure retirees with six-figure household incomes could free billions to support younger Canadians with affordable housing, child care and education – without needing any new taxes."
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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To protect our finances, politicians must offer platforms, not platitudes
Here are five guidelines that political parties should follow to deliver platforms Canadians can trust
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March 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
"Scaling back OAS for financially secure retirees with six-figure household incomes could free billions to support younger Canadians with affordable housing, child care and education – without needing any new taxes."
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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It's time to reform Old Age Security in Canada. There are still seniors living in poverty while those with income over $100,000 continue to receive benefits. www.gensqueeze.ca/win_win_win_... #cdnpoli #generationalfairness
March 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's time to reform Old Age Security in Canada. There are still seniors living in poverty while those with income over $100,000 continue to receive benefits. www.gensqueeze.ca/win_win_win_... #cdnpoli #generationalfairness