"Mamdani’s proposals would make the city more livable for working people while improving public goods — from transit to child care — that benefit everyone, including those footing a slightly higher tax bill."

Most underreported story in BC: Thousands of care workers are facing cuts of $5/hr or more, after the Eby govt reneged on its campaign promise to continue wage leveling in care homes. This measure will hit marginalized workers hard. heu.org/news/news/wage… #bcpoli #canlab

Beyond everything else, it’s insane to me that the justification Israel is going with for why the order was given to bomb the hospital is “there was surveillance camera.”

How is this not the Onion?

$375 max shelter allowance for BC Persons with disabilities & I/A was frozen from April 2007-July 2023 and Increased to $500. NO increase in 2024 & 2025. It needs to be modernized to today’s market rental prices. ⛺️ #bcpoli #dignity #EliminatePoverty #NoMorePovertyPWD

BC Gov chose not to increase the support portion for persons with disabilities & I/A in 4 yrs since 2021 & not even tied to inflation. #bcpoli #DIGNITY no market rent for full cheque of $1483.50

The B.C. government penalized Conuma Resources Limited $13,000 after it breached air quality limits 32 times over 18 months. $13,000. biv.com/news/environme… #bcpoli

"This decision denies us a voice in the future of our land. The proposed Record Ridge Mine could impact our water, wildlife, and cultural sites." todayinbc.com/news/bc-says-e… #bcpoli

Things that are Hamas: -Hospitals -Schools -Aid workers -Journalists -Doctors -The UN -The ICC -South Africa -The IPC -Amnesty International -Human Rights Watch -American students -Doctors Without Borders -All buildings in Gaza -Ms Rachel -Cameras They want you to believe this.

After the 2013 election, John Horgan considered joining the BC Liberals. #bcpoli

Beautiful moment of Burnaby residents celebrating outside City Hall tonight right after Burnaby—via a unanimous vote at city council—became the first city in Canada to demand an arms embargo on Israel and declare itself an Apartheid-Free City.

"I'm hearing from residents who are looking for leaders to advocate for peace and justice, but instead are faced with silent indifference or outright complicity of so many of our leaders." ca.news.yahoo.com/burnaby-b-c-co… #bcpoli #vanpoli #ArmsEmbargoNow #cdnpoli

Congratulations to Burnaby City Council for unanimously passing a motion calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel. Leaders at all levels of govt have a responsibility to do everything they can to oppose war crimes and genocide. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Book Club is OFF for tomorrow ❌❌ ❌ August 27th Book Club is cancelled so that folks can attend another event happening simultaneously the L4P - Vancouver: Community Building Social Book Club will be back Sept3rd docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Pedro Almodóvar pide al Gobierno que rompa relaciones diplomáticas y comerciales con Israel “en repulsa por el genocidio” en Palestina eldiario.es/cultura/cine/a…

Cory Johnston(he/him) I think the fact Carney appointed a Minister of AI at the same time he ended the roles of Labour and Disabilities Minister speaks volumes on its role.

"...three parties are uniting in their response to this week’s report and ABC’s apparent disregard for its findings. The councillors plan to submit a motion at a council meeting this fall seeking to enhance Vancouver’s code of conduct and add appropriate recourse for violations."

🔴 August 27, 2025 | Gaza Recap According to medical sources, more than 52 people have been killed since dawn on Wednesday in the Gaza Strip. Ma’an News shared a breakdown of the reported incidents: Gaza City & the North ➤ An Israeli strike on an apartment near the Palestine