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Jarryd Jäger
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social
Vancouver-based journalist. Usually somewhere else.

Looking at the world from a traveller’s perspective 🌍
Down at Vancouver Provincial Court this morning, where Lapu Lapu Day festival massacre suspect Kai-Ji Lo will appear at a hearing to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.

First up, however, a consortium of media outlets are challenging the publication ban.
July 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Not sure if the Park Board will get to Commissioner Howard’s motion calling for an end to the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool…

It’s already 9:30pm, and they’re at the green arrow. Still lots to go before the motion has a chance to be presented.
July 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
The Vancouver Park Board’s last meeting of the summer is about to begin.

Will commissioners decide to ditch the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool?

We shall see…
July 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
All this cost less than $40 and fed three people — with leftovers.

Yes, things are getting more expensive, but with a little effort it’s still possible to eat well while staying under budget!
July 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Not the wildlife I expected to see at the beach this evening…
July 4, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Happy Canada Day, y’all 🇨🇦
July 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
DT Vancouver rent: Preposterous

Cost of living: Exorbitant

These views: Priceless
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It’s days like these that remind me why Vancouver is the best place on earth 🌞
June 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
How to pronounce šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm 👇
June 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Musqueam elder teaches us what each character in šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm means and sounds like.

Have a listen 👇
June 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Mayor Ken Sim to residents of the freshly re-named šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm St:

“This is more than just about a new address. It’s about participating in reconciliation in a very tangible way.”
June 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Well, it’s official!

Trutch St. is now šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm St.
June 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief Jen Thomas says she’d like to see an extra seat on city councils for representatives of local First Nations:

“I want a seat at the table so that we’re a part of those bigger discussions.”
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Vancouver's Trutch St. is now officially šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm St. on Google Maps!
June 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
New life has been breathed into the barely-beating heart of Vancouver's tourism and entertainment district!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Granville Street Plan 👇
June 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
New life has been breathed into the barely-beating heart of Vancouver's tourism and entertainment district!

Here’s everything you need to know about the Granville Street Plan 👇
June 6, 2025 at 5:06 AM
MP Michelle Rempel Garner nails it on immigration:

"Newcomers themselves aren't to blame. It's the Liberals who misled everybody about Canada's capacity to absorb millions."
June 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
MP @jennykwan.bsky.social calls on Carney to bring back a national co-op and social housing program with deep core subsidies:

"As a banker and former chair of Brookfield Asset Management, he should instinctively know that big developers' first priority is to maximize profit."
June 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
What kind of dystopian nonsense is this
June 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM