Johna Baylon
johnabaylon.bsky.social
Johna Baylon
@johnabaylon.bsky.social
Journalist based in Vancouver, B.C.
A new government report has found 'hard evidence' of salary disparities between white and racialized workers, with white workers making more than racialized workers in many sectors - with the exception of health care.

I wrote about it here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New government report shows 'hard evidence' of racial wage disparities in B.C. | CBC News
The B.C. Anti-Racism Data Committee’s recent report has found that in many occupations, "significant gaps" exist between the salaries of racialized and white workers.
www.cbc.ca
July 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"Gender-based violence has been normalized somehow, but it shouldn't be."

Dr. Kim Stanton, appointed to independently review B.C.'s justice system, looks into why previous recommendations haven't led to better access to justice for survivors - wrote about it here:

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Independent provincial review warns gender-based violence 'normalized,' outlines recommendations | CBC News
'Independent Systemic Review: The British Columbia Legal System's Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence' identifies barriers to change, and makes more than 24 recommendations.
www.cbc.ca
June 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Love this so much - Harriet the Spy was the first film I watched that showed me writing about the world was a thing. Rest in peace, Michelle
Harriet the Spy was the reason I wanted to observe the behavior of people and pretty much inspired me on the path to becoming a journalist.
February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Instant mood enhancer
February 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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If we're all taking a moment to celebrate Canadian and local food, then there's no better time to re-post this amazing series by @bychrischeung.bsky.social about delicious local food made by family-owned businesses here in B.C.
thetyee.ca/News/2023/05...
When We Celebrate ‘Local Food,’ What Gets Left Out? | The Tyee
Diasporas produce a vital but unheralded food industry in Canada. Can we make it easier to set up shop and grow? Last in a series.
thetyee.ca
February 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
"We can’t accept the denial of the serious and real challenges that we face collectively a billionaire class turning into an oligarchy, deepening inequality...and climate change and the chaos that stems from it. We can’t be still." - Sonia Furstenau

vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/01/28/b...
BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau stepping down
BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau expressed her pride in the accomplishments she's made as an elected official.
vancouver.citynews.ca
January 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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"What weather they shall have is not ours to rule."

Gandalf, "The Last Debate"
The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien
January 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
For folks in journalism looking for mentorship - was lucky to be paired with Omayra Issa for this some years ago, and I'm sure fellow journos will likewise find this worthwhile. Deadline's at 11:59pm ET/8:59pm PT Monday night:
Mentorship - Canadian Association of Journalists
CAJ Mentorship Program The Canadian Association of Journalists' mentorship program pairs CAJ members with established professionals working in radio, television, digital, and print publications acros...
caj.ca
December 9, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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December 5, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Sharing @austinkocher.bsky.social 's immigration-related book reading list from earlier this year — for folks here, but also mostly for me! A little winter/2025 reading bookmark:
November 20, 2024 at 7:09 PM
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• Migration Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/5sBuBm8

• Migration Starter Pack 2: go.bsky.app/BZGyuZm

• Migration NGOs: go.bsky.app/S8HZX3m

• Horn of Africa Press: go.bsky.app/HsbV3ZY

• U.S. Border & Immigration: go.bsky.app/QBKcWiD

• U.S. Border & Immigration Reporters:
go.bsky.app/Gsy6xuv
November 19, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Catching up on what's going on with the Giller Prize, the authors withdrawing their work from it, the folks boycotting the event—and why

This thread by Richie Assaly is incredibly helpful:
The Giller Prize will be handed out this evening.

Nearly 300 Canadian authors and book workers are boycotting the event, accusing the Giller Foundation of artwashing genocide, and demanding it cut ties with Scotiabank, the Azrieli Foundation & Indigo.🧵

t.co/lWeafucXlu
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ3r5LywQveuqEJ2U85pSizqpVGeFKoZrEa2EOUbKNBX0q3Q/viewform
t.co
November 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Can't stop thinking of this haunting read by Abrahm Lustgarten @propublica.org, on the far-right's efforts to justify anti-immigration through the lens of climate change:

www.propublica.org/article/john...
Far-Right Extremists Embrace Environmentalism to Justify Violent Anti-Immigrant Beliefs
Climate change and anti-immigrant hate are colliding, foretelling a volatile future.
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the age of Canadian employers relying on "cheap foreign labour" is over, as the federal gov't works to cap the number of temporary foreign workers in the country

Reporting by Srushti Gangdev & Cecilia Hua:
vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/11/13/a...
Age of relying on 'cheap foreign labour is over,' immigration minister says
Minister Marc Miller sat down with business leaders and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade to talk about how Canada's immigration policies impact our local economy.
vancouver.citynews.ca
November 14, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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Reposting: Since this place is suddenly buzzing, help me add new names to this Immigration Historians starter pack. Anyone can be added--just reply below
go.bsky.app/KTQuNKx. Share freely! 🗃
November 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
New citizens, first-time voters and members of their communities speak with CityNews about issues that are top of mind ahead of the B.C. election - see the full special here. Glad to get to report, write for this one:

vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2024/1...
B.C.’s new Canadian voters: A CityNews provincial election 2024 special
What’s shaping new Canadian citizens' votes in the upcoming B.C. election? In this special, first-time electors and members of diaspora communities unpack key election issues, provincial political par...
vancouver.citynews.ca
October 3, 2024 at 6:17 PM
A little late but no less thrilled to share I've joined the CityNews Vancouver team as a writer for streaming and broadcast. Excited to return closer to the storytelling, with a focus on issues that matter most to folks in my adopted home city of Vancouver!
April 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM