Last night, there was an arson attack at Vancouver’s Congregation Schara Tzedeck synagogue. This disgusting act of antisemitism is reprehensible & has absolutely no place in BC. We stand with the Jewish community in BC & unequivocally condemn antisemitism & all forms of hatred.

Don’t normally do this, but is this ⁦Toronto Star⁩ article burying the lede (or lead) intentionally? Five paragraphs until any mention of the huge jump in antisemitic hate crimes? thestar.com/news/gta/hate-…

Rotten news: City of Vancouver announces that Kits Pool will be closed all summer.

I've spent the past three months trying to answer one question: Why are so many arts organizations struggling? Surging costs, dwindling audiences, hesitant patrons and disinterested governments – the math that's long underpinned the arts is utterly broken theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-s…

NEW - Asad Gondal has been dropped as a BC United candidate in Surrey North. #bcpoli

Oh, Edmonton.

The Ontario government is shutting the Science Centre today citing an engineer’s report – which does *not* say the place must close or that all work is urgent. What a betrayal.

The months Greg Mercer and I spent digging into Hardeep Nijjar — penetrating the thick web of spin, murk and disinformation surrounding the man — were some of the toughest & most fascinating of my career. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

The The Globe and Mail is hiring an editor to work on its newsletters. Details here: can241.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePorta… A fantastic opportunity to work with great writers.

Rick Cluff was a true mensch. So kind, welcoming, helpful, warm. He was a joy to work with. And to wake up to. Condolences to his kids, lovely Cecilia and his beloved radio family at CBC. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

Including a few of us Canadians. Go Canada! #copaamerica

Taking a moment to savour the victory #copaamerica ⁦⁦#Canada

Thank you ⁦CANMNT⁩ for an incredible game and for giving my son a night he will remember for the rest of his life.

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An update on the Jasper wildfire situation as of July 24, 2024, 10 p.m. MT

This feels like the wrong kind of ad for someone who wants to lead this country to be posting tonight. #Jasper

Maligne Lake, Jasper Park Lawren Harris 1924

Update: July 25, 5:00 PM MST

Presenting the #BookerPrize2024 longlist. Find out more about all the book and authors: thebookerprizes.com/bp2024

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