Christine Hagemoen
@vanalogueyvr.bsky.social
Vancouver heritage advocate, researcher, writer, photographer, walking tour guide, and flâneur (flâneuse). Author: Mount Pleasant Stories: Historical Walking Tours - 2023 City of Vancouver Heritage Award recipient. Contributor at Scout Magazine.
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The most opposed budget in Vancouver history has been passed. This is precisely why people have lost faith in the council meeting “democratic process.” When a decision is cooked to empower the wealthiest class and the armed force funded to protect them, it doesn’t matter how many show up against it.
JUST IN: Ken Sim and ABC have voted through a Budget that makes deep cuts.
This austerity budget makes Zero Sense.
Press release: www.votecope.ca/news/zero-se...
#vanpoli #FightForVancouver
This austerity budget makes Zero Sense.
Press release: www.votecope.ca/news/zero-se...
#vanpoli #FightForVancouver
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The most opposed budget in Vancouver history has been passed. This is precisely why people have lost faith in the council meeting “democratic process.” When a decision is cooked to empower the wealthiest class and the armed force funded to protect them, it doesn’t matter how many show up against it.
You got that right!
Canada should be focused on nation-building. Instead we are getting sucked into a needless pipeline war to appease Moe and Danielle Smith.
If the PM tries to kill the tanker ban without consulting BC premier Eby or First Nations he will be in for the fight of his life.
And he will lose.
If the PM tries to kill the tanker ban without consulting BC premier Eby or First Nations he will be in for the fight of his life.
And he will lose.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
You got that right!
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The Beaverton Lives! It still needs your help to thrive
The Beaverton Lives! It still needs your help to thrive
Beloved Readers, It’s been just over a year since we launched our Patreon, and to say that it has completely saved our asses would be an understatement. From the bottom of our snarky Canadian hearts, ...
thebeaverton.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The Beaverton Lives! It still needs your help to thrive
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47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
47 years ago today, dozens of turkeys met their unfortunate demise in a Cincinnati parking lot.
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RIP Jimmy Cliff - one of the greats. Your message "the harder they come the harder they fall" is needed more than ever.
Go to the angels.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...
Go to the angels.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...
Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come
YouTube video by Rocksteady Freddie
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November 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff - one of the greats. Your message "the harder they come the harder they fall" is needed more than ever.
Go to the angels.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...
Go to the angels.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Znh...
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Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters.
November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters.
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Pretty proud of this one
NEW: Vancouver city councillor @seanorr.bsky.social proposes giving renters the first chance to buy their buildings
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
Vancouver city councillor wants renters to get first bid on their buildings | Urbanized
COPE Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr wants to give renters a legal chance to buy their own buildings before investors can swoop in.
dailyhive.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pretty proud of this one
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in Meiszner's interview, he mentions Stanley Park, Commercial Drive and Trout Lake as places where baby change tables will be removed due to vandalism. those are busy places! listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6x9G...
Rampant vandalism in City of Vancouver washrooms - Lower speed limits coming to Surrey - Undemocratic shift in regional governance?
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 AM
in Meiszner's interview, he mentions Stanley Park, Commercial Drive and Trout Lake as places where baby change tables will be removed due to vandalism. those are busy places! listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6x9G...
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You could prevent “vandalism“ with washroom attendants but nah, let those east van babies shit themselves instead
in Meiszner's interview, he mentions Stanley Park, Commercial Drive and Trout Lake as places where baby change tables will be removed due to vandalism. those are busy places! listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6x9G...
Rampant vandalism in City of Vancouver washrooms - Lower speed limits coming to Surrey - Undemocratic shift in regional governance?
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
You could prevent “vandalism“ with washroom attendants but nah, let those east van babies shit themselves instead
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there's a change-in being staged at Vancouver City Hall next week, coinciding with the vote on a proposed budget that may see change tables removed from city facilities to "save money" www.instagram.com/p/DRNu5kYksgu/
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
there's a change-in being staged at Vancouver City Hall next week, coinciding with the vote on a proposed budget that may see change tables removed from city facilities to "save money" www.instagram.com/p/DRNu5kYksgu/
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Ken Sim's comments on EarlyEd were delusional:
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
Listening to Ken Sim’s @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social interview and it’s kind of surprising his team doesn’t prepare him better for this tough interviewer.
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
He says the police board has said no to some budget asks and the police have cut back their spending - but can’t name examples. #vanpoli
November 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ken Sim's comments on EarlyEd were delusional:
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
His defense of "thorough budget presentation" suggested councillors were afforded multiple rounds of questions. In fact, critical councillors were given only two 5min blocks for questions and answers on 90 slide, 23p, $2.4b budget before ABC cut us off
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More than halfway through #Movember, but I’m not even a quarter the way to my fundraising goal. C’mon, folks. Help a mobro out! Support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/johnackerm...
November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
More than halfway through #Movember, but I’m not even a quarter the way to my fundraising goal. C’mon, folks. Help a mobro out! Support my fundraiser: movember.com/m/johnackerm...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:41 AM
I'll take all the tickets.
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Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
VEVEY, SWITZERLAND - Nestlé executives gathered from around the world to announce their grave concern regarding the impact that artificial intelligence’s water consumption will have on their own abili...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Nestlé worried AI will destroy world’s water supply before they do
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Think of all the bucks we could save getting rid of other often vandalized city of #Vancouver property:
* Toilet paper dispensers
* Street name signs
* Rezoning signs
* Curbside garbage bins
* Stop signs
* Light poles
* Sidewalks
* Community centres
* Toilet paper dispensers
* Street name signs
* Rezoning signs
* Curbside garbage bins
* Stop signs
* Light poles
* Sidewalks
* Community centres
November 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Think of all the bucks we could save getting rid of other often vandalized city of #Vancouver property:
* Toilet paper dispensers
* Street name signs
* Rezoning signs
* Curbside garbage bins
* Stop signs
* Light poles
* Sidewalks
* Community centres
* Toilet paper dispensers
* Street name signs
* Rezoning signs
* Curbside garbage bins
* Stop signs
* Light poles
* Sidewalks
* Community centres
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The world is moving past the need for LNG while we debate how many tax dollars to throw at LNG.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The world is moving past the need for LNG while we debate how many tax dollars to throw at LNG.
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“Rapid increases in the deployment of solar and wind power generation – which grew by 46% and 11% respectively in the third quarter of this year – meant the country’s energy sector emissions remained flat, even as the demand for electricity increased.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Rapid increases in the deployment of solar and wind power generation – which grew by 46% and 11% respectively in the third quarter of this year – meant the country’s energy sector emissions remained flat, even as the demand for electricity increased.”
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
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If Ken Sim, CPA, would have delivered a budget like this to one of his clients he would have been fired.
Let’s hope Vancouver fires him next year.
Also to be clear what he and ABC delivered was an election pamphlet. Nothing more. #vanpoli
Let’s hope Vancouver fires him next year.
Also to be clear what he and ABC delivered was an election pamphlet. Nothing more. #vanpoli
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
If Ken Sim, CPA, would have delivered a budget like this to one of his clients he would have been fired.
Let’s hope Vancouver fires him next year.
Also to be clear what he and ABC delivered was an election pamphlet. Nothing more. #vanpoli
Let’s hope Vancouver fires him next year.
Also to be clear what he and ABC delivered was an election pamphlet. Nothing more. #vanpoli
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Unions representing city workers:
“I urge you not to underestimate the weight of this decision, of a ripple effect it will have across our community.”
“A zero per cent tax increase doesn't make Vancouver more affordable, it makes the city less functional.”
www.biv.com/news/economy...
“I urge you not to underestimate the weight of this decision, of a ripple effect it will have across our community.”
“A zero per cent tax increase doesn't make Vancouver more affordable, it makes the city less functional.”
www.biv.com/news/economy...
Unions give ABC Vancouver earful over proposed property tax freeze
CUPE Local 1004 business agent: “A zero per cent tax increase doesn't make Vancouver more affordable, it makes the city less functional.”
www.biv.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Unions representing city workers:
“I urge you not to underestimate the weight of this decision, of a ripple effect it will have across our community.”
“A zero per cent tax increase doesn't make Vancouver more affordable, it makes the city less functional.”
www.biv.com/news/economy...
“I urge you not to underestimate the weight of this decision, of a ripple effect it will have across our community.”
“A zero per cent tax increase doesn't make Vancouver more affordable, it makes the city less functional.”
www.biv.com/news/economy...
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If you're a vancouver based business owner who wants to show support for the city's sustainability, planning and arts programs and staff, here's a letter to sign:
(letter facilitated by stand.earth)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(letter facilitated by stand.earth)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Open Letter: Vancouver Businesses Urge Council to Protect Vancouver’s Clean Competitiveness in Budget 2026
Sign on to the letter here. SUBJECT: Vancouver Businesses Urge Council to Protect Vancouver’s Clean Competitiveness in Budget 2026 Dear Mayor and Councillors, We are writing as businesses based and w...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If you're a vancouver based business owner who wants to show support for the city's sustainability, planning and arts programs and staff, here's a letter to sign:
(letter facilitated by stand.earth)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
(letter facilitated by stand.earth)
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Ok folks we are back at it again from 1-5. Yesterday was a lot. Heard from so many passionate Vancouverites.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Budget hearing continued after short recess. 157: environmental lawyer (?)Reads poem. 158: raised in east van. This is austerity and hasn’t been asked for. I’ve been lucky enough to use public services. Breaks my heart to think they won’t get same quality. Few people asked for this police budget.
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ok folks we are back at it again from 1-5. Yesterday was a lot. Heard from so many passionate Vancouverites.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.