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Kishone Roy ✍🏾
@kishone.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Pacific Canadian Author
🌊 Victoria, BC
🏳️‍⚧️ they / them
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Rent prices in Victoria are on the decline, according to a new report, with two-bedroom units being down an average of 5.8 per cent.
Victoria two-bedroom unit rent price drops 5.8%: report
Rental prices in Victoria are on the decline, according to a new report, with two-bedroom units being down an average of 5.8 per cent.
cheknews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new list of “nation-building projects” that will be fast-tracked through the federal Major Projects Office, highlighting several initiatives led by Indigenous communities or backed by Indigenous partnerships.
PM’s ‘nation-building projects’ include Indigenous-led LNG, others
The controversial Ksi Lisims LNG, a multi-billion dollar energy project led by the Nisga’a in B.C. but opposed by the Gitanow is on the list.
www.aptnnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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The White Rock Pier is an iconic B.C. destination and economic driver. MP Klassen and the community have been working to restore and preserve it. 
 
So, we’re investing to revitalise the pier in Budget 2025 — with more local infrastructure projects across Canada that will build communities strong.
November 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Two more projects under planning in British Columbia have been given nation-building status in a move by the federal government to amp up Canada’s economy. 
B.C. power line and Ksi Lisims LNG added to federal government’s major-projects list
Two more projects under planning in British Columbia have been given nation-building status in a move by the federal government to amp up Canada’s economy. 
cheknews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Alto: We did not wait for the province to set targets. Our targets were more aggressive than theirs, but it's because we didn't wait, made decisions long ago, and invested resources to make it happen. Need to continue doing that.
November 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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The province has ordered West Vancouver to change community plans by the end of the year to allow more density

West Vancouver appears ready to call the province's bluff

Here's my story with @lauvande.bsky.social on the housing feud, and whether the province could take over

cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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It's time to deliver:
✅ Make all licensed programs $10aDay
✅ Universal before- & after-school care
✅ Fair wages for educators

Let's push for real progress! Families and our economy depend on it.
Learn more: www.10aday.ca/get_to_work

#10aDay #ChildCare #BCPoli #AffordableChildCare #GenderEquality
Get to Work
Premier Eby wants BC to "get to work" - but we can only do that if there’s enough affordable child care. Parents and grandparents can't work a full day without quality child care in place. BC’s…
www.10aday.ca
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Canada announces a $1.7 billion program to recruit top H1B visa holders from America
November 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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New: Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a major electricity transmission line in British Columbia to his list of nation-building projects eligible to be fast-tracked, according to people familiar with the matter

From @brianplatt.bsky.social and me:
Major Electricity Transmission Line to Be Fast-Tracked by Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a major electricity transmission line in British Columbia to his list of nation-building projects eligible to be fast-tracked, according to people familiar with th...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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#Yunisit'in (Stone) #CulturalBurning #TsilhqotinFN #Fire #CaribooRD(Area K) #cariboopoli #bcpoli

A video regarding cultural burning in the TNG (Tsilhqot'in National Government) community of Yunisit'in (Stone) for resilient ecosystems and Indigenous fire stewardship

www.youtube.com/watch?v=afBR...
Our People, Our Fire
YouTube video by Gathering Voices Society
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Only 1 week to go! The #HousingCentral Conference is just around the corner.

We're excited to welcome the community housing sector for three days of connection and inspiration in Vancouver!
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Carney is announcing the second list of major projects on Thursday (just before the Grey Cup). We have no idea what is on the list, but the announcement is in Prince Rupert, BC.
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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B.C. rents continue downward trend, down nearly six per cent: Report theprovince.com/news/bc-rent...
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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“We updated AHMA’s Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy in 2024 with the latest demographic data and housing needs analysis,” says Nizar Laarif, AHMA Director of Public Affairs.

Read the URNIHS: ahma-bc.org/resource-cen...

Read our Annual Report: ahma-bc.org/wp-content/u...
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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University student unions are calling on #BCFerries to create a discounted $10 walk-on fare for post-secondary students.

BC Ferries says this will require direction & funding from the provincial government, and commissioner approval. #bcpoli #vanpoli

dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc...
BC Ferries urged to create $10 walk-on fare for university students | Urbanized
A coalition of student unions is calling on BC Ferries to implement a new $10 walk-on foot passenger fare for university and college students.
dailyhive.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Here’s my humble pitch: we stop calling Vancouver’s housing market a “slowdown” or “slump”, implying that it was a great time before.

And instead, consider that after three years of similar numbers, acknowledge a new reality that everyone should adjust to.
November 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Vancouver’s urban tree canopy, and the “kissing canopies” over the streets the mature trees create, are one of our city’s most important assets. Cooling, cleaning, beautifying and strengthening the city while integrating urban life with nature for livability. Great pics via @traffictrish.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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📢 We won! A Youth Climate Corps is in Budget 2025.

Years of youth organizing secured a $40M two-year commitment. A meaningful start, but only the beginning.

👉 Read our response & stay with us as we push for what comes next: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Incredible map of all the roads. Shows how BC is so unique -- and how some important transportation links do not have a ton of redundancy. (On account of the mountains.)
November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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The new premier of Yukon is the same age to me and also went to the same university as me. First graduate of UNBC to become a premier! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Change is here': Yukon Party wins majority government, as Liberals implode | CBC News
"What a night and what a result," Dixon said in a victory speech late in the evening. The Yukon Party won in 14 of the territory's 21 ridings, with the NDP set to become the official opposition.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM