@mark-hosak.bsky.social
Working on building more homes for people, faster in beautiful British Columbia.
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I’m in the lower mainland today - a hub for wood manufacturing.
It’s overlooked, but Surrey and Langley are key to our forest economy, with world-class value-added products coming from right here.
We’re going to see the operators who will be key to the future of #ForestryBC.
It’s overlooked, but Surrey and Langley are key to our forest economy, with world-class value-added products coming from right here.
We’re going to see the operators who will be key to the future of #ForestryBC.
September 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’m in the lower mainland today - a hub for wood manufacturing.
It’s overlooked, but Surrey and Langley are key to our forest economy, with world-class value-added products coming from right here.
We’re going to see the operators who will be key to the future of #ForestryBC.
It’s overlooked, but Surrey and Langley are key to our forest economy, with world-class value-added products coming from right here.
We’re going to see the operators who will be key to the future of #ForestryBC.
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A “cyclo-brewery” — serving beer from a cargo bike!?
Spotted outside of a brewery in Montreal.
Spotted outside of a brewery in Montreal.
September 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A “cyclo-brewery” — serving beer from a cargo bike!?
Spotted outside of a brewery in Montreal.
Spotted outside of a brewery in Montreal.
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It is well established in the contemporary period that a huge majority of political/ideological-rooted terror incidents in North America is from right-wing, not left-wing perpetrators.
The MSNBC commentator saying that most political violence has historically come from the left just once again showed how we suffer from failing to learn history. Lynching, pogroms, race riots, the political violence that ended Reconstruction, and against the Civil Rights Movement. Come on.
September 10, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It is well established in the contemporary period that a huge majority of political/ideological-rooted terror incidents in North America is from right-wing, not left-wing perpetrators.
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Cars expensive! Transit cheap!
A new study finds that high transportation costs are driven largely by owning vehicles and people who live by rapid transit have a lower cost of living.
We're absolutely shocked!
(Just kidding, we aren't surprised at all.)
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A new study finds that high transportation costs are driven largely by owning vehicles and people who live by rapid transit have a lower cost of living.
We're absolutely shocked!
(Just kidding, we aren't surprised at all.)
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September 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Cars expensive! Transit cheap!
A new study finds that high transportation costs are driven largely by owning vehicles and people who live by rapid transit have a lower cost of living.
We're absolutely shocked!
(Just kidding, we aren't surprised at all.)
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A new study finds that high transportation costs are driven largely by owning vehicles and people who live by rapid transit have a lower cost of living.
We're absolutely shocked!
(Just kidding, we aren't surprised at all.)
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It was a pleasure to join the Federal, Provincial & Territorial Housing Forum in Vancouver. We showcased BC’s broad array of action on affordable housing, including our innovative DASH program for accelerating housing delivery.
September 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
It was a pleasure to join the Federal, Provincial & Territorial Housing Forum in Vancouver. We showcased BC’s broad array of action on affordable housing, including our innovative DASH program for accelerating housing delivery.
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Premier David Eby castigating independent MLA Dallas Brodie during QP this morning
Brodie asked about forces threatening Canadian unity, which she claims includes "more than 200 Indigenous bands asserting sovereignty"
Eby asks her to "refrain from hateful rhetoric" #bcpoli
Brodie asked about forces threatening Canadian unity, which she claims includes "more than 200 Indigenous bands asserting sovereignty"
Eby asks her to "refrain from hateful rhetoric" #bcpoli
May 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Premier David Eby castigating independent MLA Dallas Brodie during QP this morning
Brodie asked about forces threatening Canadian unity, which she claims includes "more than 200 Indigenous bands asserting sovereignty"
Eby asks her to "refrain from hateful rhetoric" #bcpoli
Brodie asked about forces threatening Canadian unity, which she claims includes "more than 200 Indigenous bands asserting sovereignty"
Eby asks her to "refrain from hateful rhetoric" #bcpoli
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One thing I don't miss about Preston Manning is him always saying "the west" when he obviously means "Alberta" or "the prairies."
Stop dragging BC into your grievances, Preston. You're alienating us.
Stop dragging BC into your grievances, Preston. You're alienating us.
April 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
One thing I don't miss about Preston Manning is him always saying "the west" when he obviously means "Alberta" or "the prairies."
Stop dragging BC into your grievances, Preston. You're alienating us.
Stop dragging BC into your grievances, Preston. You're alienating us.
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Months ago 🇨🇦 was the 🇺🇸 strongest ally and now they are debating this law🤦🏾♂️
“To prohibit funds for the Armed Forces to engage in operations to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, or the self-governing territory of Greenland.”
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
“To prohibit funds for the Armed Forces to engage in operations to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, or the self-governing territory of Greenland.”
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov
March 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Months ago 🇨🇦 was the 🇺🇸 strongest ally and now they are debating this law🤦🏾♂️
“To prohibit funds for the Armed Forces to engage in operations to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, or the self-governing territory of Greenland.”
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
“To prohibit funds for the Armed Forces to engage in operations to invade or seize territory from Canada, the Republic of Panama, or the self-governing territory of Greenland.”
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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In the Sam Seder Jubilee debate a white supremacist neo-nazi was telling Sam that Trump doesn't go far enough on immigration.
Turns out she's an immigrant from Canada
Turns out she's an immigrant from Canada
March 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In the Sam Seder Jubilee debate a white supremacist neo-nazi was telling Sam that Trump doesn't go far enough on immigration.
Turns out she's an immigrant from Canada
Turns out she's an immigrant from Canada
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BC fast-tracking credential recognition for US docs and nurses. Working w/ College of Physicians on process to enable certified US-trained docs to become licensed in BC without further assessment; US nurses soon able to apply directly to College of Nurses for licensure news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
British Columbia is taking action to attract doctors, nurses from U.S.
The Province is taking new steps to attract more doctors and nurses from the U.S. by fast-tracking credential recognition and launching a co-ordinated, targeted recruitment campaign.
news.gov.bc.ca
March 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BC fast-tracking credential recognition for US docs and nurses. Working w/ College of Physicians on process to enable certified US-trained docs to become licensed in BC without further assessment; US nurses soon able to apply directly to College of Nurses for licensure news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Vision Zero Vancouver is proud to wholeheartedly endorse Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social in the April 5 by-election.
Lucy is an unwavering champion for safer streets and sustainable transportation. She's the right choice for Vancouver!
Read more: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/03/10/v...
Lucy is an unwavering champion for safer streets and sustainable transportation. She's the right choice for Vancouver!
Read more: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/03/10/v...
Vision Zero Vancouver Endorses Lucy Maloney for City Council
Vision Zero Vancouver is proud to endorse Lucy Maloney (OneCity Vancouver) for Vancouver City Council. Even before joining Vision Zero Vancouver as a volunteer, Lucy has been an unwavering advocate…
visionzerovancouver.ca
March 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Vision Zero Vancouver is proud to wholeheartedly endorse Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social in the April 5 by-election.
Lucy is an unwavering champion for safer streets and sustainable transportation. She's the right choice for Vancouver!
Read more: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/03/10/v...
Lucy is an unwavering champion for safer streets and sustainable transportation. She's the right choice for Vancouver!
Read more: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/03/10/v...
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Another report from rentals.ca shows that overall, new asking rents continue to head down month over month. Thanks to record rental construction and cracking down on speculation we are starting to see results for people looking for a place to call home.
rentals.ca/national-ren...
rentals.ca/national-ren...
Asking Rents in Canada Drop 5% in February
Les loyers demandés au Canada baissent de 5% en février
rentals.ca
March 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Another report from rentals.ca shows that overall, new asking rents continue to head down month over month. Thanks to record rental construction and cracking down on speculation we are starting to see results for people looking for a place to call home.
rentals.ca/national-ren...
rentals.ca/national-ren...
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US/Canada vehicle crossings saw a pronounced drop in year over year volumes of Canadian residents, especially in the same-day segment. In total this February there were about 350k fewer Canadian residents crossing into the US than the year prior (23% drop). Not much change for US resident crossings.
March 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
US/Canada vehicle crossings saw a pronounced drop in year over year volumes of Canadian residents, especially in the same-day segment. In total this February there were about 350k fewer Canadian residents crossing into the US than the year prior (23% drop). Not much change for US resident crossings.
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Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
March 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Being able to drop a quarterly US GDP prediction by 5.1% from +2.3% to -2.8% in a single week is one of the most impressive economic developments in the history of the world.
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"There's an intention to, destroy Canada's economy and to drive us into becoming the 51st state. I find it reprehensible," B.C. Premier David Eby said of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
globalnews.ca/news/1099744...
globalnews.ca/news/1099744...
Trump’s tariff threat a ‘reprehensible’ ploy to ‘make Canada the 51st state,’ Eby says | Globalnews.ca
"There's an intention to, destroy Canada's economy and to drive us into becoming the 51st state. I find it reprehensible," B.C. Premier David Eby said on Monday.
globalnews.ca
February 4, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"There's an intention to, destroy Canada's economy and to drive us into becoming the 51st state. I find it reprehensible," B.C. Premier David Eby said of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
globalnews.ca/news/1099744...
globalnews.ca/news/1099744...
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The entire archive of CDC datasets can be found here.
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
February 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The entire archive of CDC datasets can be found here.
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
HUGE shoutout to data archivists- this work is important 👏🙌🏻
archive.org/details/2025...
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Every newscaster in this country needs to do way over-the-top air quotes on “fentanyl issue,” do you understand me?
Like, I want air quotes to be known as “Canadian jazz hands” for generations to come.
Like, I want air quotes to be known as “Canadian jazz hands” for generations to come.
Per source:
25% across the board
10% on oil
Effective Tuesday
Will last until fentanyl issue dealt with to US satisfaction
Communicated to Canadian officials today.
PM and Minister Leblanc expected to respond at 6 pm.
25% across the board
10% on oil
Effective Tuesday
Will last until fentanyl issue dealt with to US satisfaction
Communicated to Canadian officials today.
PM and Minister Leblanc expected to respond at 6 pm.
February 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Every newscaster in this country needs to do way over-the-top air quotes on “fentanyl issue,” do you understand me?
Like, I want air quotes to be known as “Canadian jazz hands” for generations to come.
Like, I want air quotes to be known as “Canadian jazz hands” for generations to come.
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The public has made it clear the situation at Metro Vancouver cannot go on as is.
Metro Van has requested the province participate in its review. If pay and stipends are included we will ensure the province is participating in a Metro Van-funded review to increase transparency
Metro Van has requested the province participate in its review. If pay and stipends are included we will ensure the province is participating in a Metro Van-funded review to increase transparency
February 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The public has made it clear the situation at Metro Vancouver cannot go on as is.
Metro Van has requested the province participate in its review. If pay and stipends are included we will ensure the province is participating in a Metro Van-funded review to increase transparency
Metro Van has requested the province participate in its review. If pay and stipends are included we will ensure the province is participating in a Metro Van-funded review to increase transparency
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And not coincidentally, the BC Minister of Housing appoints a special advisor to Oak Bay to help them meet their housing need. (The timing just a day later might be coincidence, but Oak Bay’s issues are systemic.)
cheknews.ca/housing-mini...
cheknews.ca/housing-mini...
February 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
And not coincidentally, the BC Minister of Housing appoints a special advisor to Oak Bay to help them meet their housing need. (The timing just a day later might be coincidence, but Oak Bay’s issues are systemic.)
cheknews.ca/housing-mini...
cheknews.ca/housing-mini...
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In children per year, the US birth rate is at an all-time low, but in Miles’ per hour it’s at an all time high.
February 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
In children per year, the US birth rate is at an all-time low, but in Miles’ per hour it’s at an all time high.
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I heard that TEAM is running two candidates
January 29, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I heard that TEAM is running two candidates
Open AI shocked to learn that stealing the collective creative output of humanity for private gain could happen to them too.
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
https://www.ft.com/content/a0dfedd1-5255-4fa9-8ccc-1fe01de87ea6
OpenAI says it has evidence China’s DeepSeek used its model to train competitor
White House AI tsar David Sacks raises possibility of alleged intellectual property theft
www.ft.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Open AI shocked to learn that stealing the collective creative output of humanity for private gain could happen to them too.