Stephen Tweedale
@stephentweedale.bsky.social
Rawlsian social democrat. Interested in politics, philosophy, aviation, and lots of other things. President, North Vancouver-Capilano NDP & Membership Secretary, North Vancouver-Lonsdale BCNDP. CUPE and BCGEU member. Personal views only.
Just had my first reindeer bus sighting of the season at Phibbs Exchange! Today it’s on the 130 Metrotown route www.translink.ca/news/2025/no...
Sleigh through the holidays with TransLink’s Reindeer Bus and Santa Train
TransLink’s iconic holiday rides are back and ready to sprinkle some festive cheer throughout Metro Vancouver.
www.translink.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Just had my first reindeer bus sighting of the season at Phibbs Exchange! Today it’s on the 130 Metrotown route www.translink.ca/news/2025/no...
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B.C. LNG push threatens electricity supply, finds CleanBC review
B.C. LNG push threatens electricity supply, finds CleanBC review
Overall, the independent review of CleanBC found the province's climate policies are strengthening its clean economy, but warns some targets are too ambitious, urges focus on affordability
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November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
B.C. LNG push threatens electricity supply, finds CleanBC review
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Here's Merran Smith's response to my question:
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
Back in 2018, the BC government launched CleanBC, billing it as a "world-lleading climate plan"
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here's Merran Smith's response to my question:
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
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This is another thing I had to cut from my piece - the minimum wage is best understood as an anti-poverty measure *for single or childless couples at the start of their working lives*. But it's not a lever that helps most people struggling to make ends meet. Only cash transfers do that.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This is another thing I had to cut from my piece - the minimum wage is best understood as an anti-poverty measure *for single or childless couples at the start of their working lives*. But it's not a lever that helps most people struggling to make ends meet. Only cash transfers do that.
Now I know what the premier was talking about when he said there’s no place he’d rather weather the trade war than BC www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This American rubber duck museum is moving to B.C. due to tariffs, drop in tourism | CBC News
Quirky Point Roberts-based Rubber Duck Museum is coming to Tsawwassen Mills mall in B.C. after increasing tariffs and decreasing tourism have made business in the U.S. exclave unsustainable.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Now I know what the premier was talking about when he said there’s no place he’d rather weather the trade war than BC www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“You want your fries to be ’large’, child? My uncle died after being hit by a ‘large’ truck. The scales fell from my eyes that day! Yes, the toy is included with the meal.”
There are some truly unhinged bits in the piece about Glasman, as to be expected when dealing with Glasman, but seriously what the actual? That's...one hell of a conflation of terminology.
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“You want your fries to be ’large’, child? My uncle died after being hit by a ‘large’ truck. The scales fell from my eyes that day! Yes, the toy is included with the meal.”
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A couple people asked about this Vancouver Sun article whingeing about the word ‘settler’. I wrote a reply on my Substack here: substack.com/@rjjago/note...
Robert Jago (@rjjago)
There was a Vancouver Sun article at the weekend, by Peter McMartin - where he asked how long it will be before he can call himself a ‘Native’ of Canada? He’s upset that terms like ‘Settler’ are used ...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A couple people asked about this Vancouver Sun article whingeing about the word ‘settler’. I wrote a reply on my Substack here: substack.com/@rjjago/note...
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‘The job of a lifetime’: Line of Duty to return for seventh season
‘The job of a lifetime’: Line of Duty to return for seventh season
The hit BBC crime drama is coming back to screens for the first time since its record-breaking 2021 finale
BBC hit crime drama Line of Duty has been confirmed to return for a seventh series. A new six-part season following police anti-corruption investigations was today announced by the BBC.
“We couldn’t be more delighted to be returning for a seventh [series],” said creator Jed Mercurio. “Corruption in this country is supposed to have come to an end while Line of Duty was off air so I’ve been forced to use my imagination.” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
‘The job of a lifetime’: Line of Duty to return for seventh season
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170-168, House approves government's budgetary policy.
Liberals and Elizabeth May in favour.
Conservatives, Bloc and most NDP MPs against.
Four abstentions: NDP MPs Gord Johns and Lori Idlout, CPC MPs Matt Jeneroux and Shannon Stubbs.
Liberals and Elizabeth May in favour.
Conservatives, Bloc and most NDP MPs against.
Four abstentions: NDP MPs Gord Johns and Lori Idlout, CPC MPs Matt Jeneroux and Shannon Stubbs.
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
170-168, House approves government's budgetary policy.
Liberals and Elizabeth May in favour.
Conservatives, Bloc and most NDP MPs against.
Four abstentions: NDP MPs Gord Johns and Lori Idlout, CPC MPs Matt Jeneroux and Shannon Stubbs.
Liberals and Elizabeth May in favour.
Conservatives, Bloc and most NDP MPs against.
Four abstentions: NDP MPs Gord Johns and Lori Idlout, CPC MPs Matt Jeneroux and Shannon Stubbs.
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🚦Feeling the North Shore traffic blues? 😩 Let's call for a decongestant for reliable rides and less stress. Bus Rapid Transit, yes please!🚌🙋🏽♀️ #NorthVan #NorthShore #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/theres-...
There’s a decongestant for North Shore traffic. Let’s ask for it now! — Better North Shore
We need Bus Rapid Transit now!! The North Shore urgently needs funding to enhance transit infrastructure, shifting focus from a costly third crossing to cost-effective bus rapid transit.
www.betternorthshore.ca
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 PM
🚦Feeling the North Shore traffic blues? 😩 Let's call for a decongestant for reliable rides and less stress. Bus Rapid Transit, yes please!🚌🙋🏽♀️ #NorthVan #NorthShore #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/theres-...
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OMG, it's real www.snopes.com/news/2015/06...
November 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
OMG, it's real www.snopes.com/news/2015/06...
Up and at ‘em bright and early for volunteer duty at the BC NDP convention in Victoria, where I’m also a delegate
November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Up and at ‘em bright and early for volunteer duty at the BC NDP convention in Victoria, where I’m also a delegate
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Nan Gregory, an older Point Grey resident, voiced what she wants her city to be. She’s opposed to the proposed property tax freeze, as all speakers so far have been.
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Nan Gregory, an older Point Grey resident, voiced what she wants her city to be. She’s opposed to the proposed property tax freeze, as all speakers so far have been.
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Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
November 04,1954
November 04,1954
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller
November 04,1954
November 04,1954
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In 100 per cent unsurprising news, the bank that supposedly pulled funding from a Richmond project because of the Cowichan court decision says it definitely did not pull funding because of the Cowichan court decision
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cou...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cou...
Councillor says $100M project denied loan over Cowichan case, bank says not a factor
A Richmond, B.C., councillor says a company based in the city has been refused financing for what she says is a $100 million project because of uncertainty over their site
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
October 31, 2025 at 2:18 AM
In 100 per cent unsurprising news, the bank that supposedly pulled funding from a Richmond project because of the Cowichan court decision says it definitely did not pull funding because of the Cowichan court decision
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cou...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/cou...
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AI sitcom accidentally a Lynchian fever dream. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and insane lament.
October 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
AI sitcom accidentally a Lynchian fever dream. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and insane lament.
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Quw’utsun Nation (Cowichan) is reassuring private landowners they have no desire to take homes and is criticizing the mayor of Richmond and province of B.C., among others, for “negative and erroneous messaging.. provoking unnecessary fears.” www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Quw’utsun Nation (Cowichan) is reassuring private landowners they have no desire to take homes and is criticizing the mayor of Richmond and province of B.C., among others, for “negative and erroneous messaging.. provoking unnecessary fears.” www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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Watching the news lately be like
October 27, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Watching the news lately be like
This movie seems to have been quite polarizing, but I thought it was pretty well done. A fine though lesser addition to the same nuclear subgenre as Fail Safe and Crimson Tide. There's some good quibbling about the specifics of the scenario in this article www.npr.org/2025/10/24/n...
Here's what experts say 'A House of Dynamite' gets wrong (and right) about nuclear war
Some praised realistic elements like the depiction of the White House situation room. But others said parts of the plot didn't ring true.
www.npr.org
October 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This movie seems to have been quite polarizing, but I thought it was pretty well done. A fine though lesser addition to the same nuclear subgenre as Fail Safe and Crimson Tide. There's some good quibbling about the specifics of the scenario in this article www.npr.org/2025/10/24/n...
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...its wild we have a Labour Dispute Mediator in our province popular enough to have Fan Art.
when another labour dispute in British Columbia is solved
(illustration by Indiana Joel)
(illustration by Indiana Joel)
October 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
...its wild we have a Labour Dispute Mediator in our province popular enough to have Fan Art.
This seems... unnecessary. I love how the ending of DS9 feels like it opens up so many possibilities at the same time as it neatly wraps up the story - a satisfying conclusion that leaves the viewer with an invitation to think, wonder, and imagine. www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek...
Could Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Solve a Long-Running Captain Sisko Mystery?
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy might finally answer the franchise's ongoing mystery about the fate of Benjamin Sisko.
www.denofgeek.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This seems... unnecessary. I love how the ending of DS9 feels like it opens up so many possibilities at the same time as it neatly wraps up the story - a satisfying conclusion that leaves the viewer with an invitation to think, wonder, and imagine. www.denofgeek.com/tv/star-trek...
I’m not sure what “254% precipitation”entails but I’m excited to find out
October 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I’m not sure what “254% precipitation”entails but I’m excited to find out
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Flu, COVID-19 vaccine uptake up sharply from last year, ministry says
Flu, COVID-19 vaccine uptake up sharply from last year, ministry says
As of Oct. 19, almost 215,000 people had received a COVID-19 shot, compared to just 157,00 by the end of the first week of the vaccine campaign last year.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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NEW - The BC Conservative Board of Directors Management Committee has sent a letter to Conservative leader John Rustad calling on him to resign as leader. #bcpoli
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
NEW - The BC Conservative Board of Directors Management Committee has sent a letter to Conservative leader John Rustad calling on him to resign as leader. #bcpoli