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Loves current affairs, Edmonton Oilers, sunshine, flowers & cheese! Steele & Vance on CHEK TV Thurs 8 pm steele @chekmedia .ca

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Lynda Steele 🎙️
6 years
That's just weird. THIS is the jacket you choose to wear while media are recording your every move? How is it NOT to be interpreted as a hidden message? Bizarre.
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6 years
FLOTUS spox confirms Mrs. Trump wore a jacket to visit border kids that reads: "I really don't care. Do you?" Spox says: "It's a jacket. There was no hidden message. After today's important visit to Texas, I hope the media isn't going to choose to focus on her wardrobe."
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
It makes me sad that now when I see someone flying a Canadian flag from their vehicle, I immediately feel uncomfortable. :(
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Ottawa Mayor tells CBC he wants authority to sell the vehicles seized from protestors and use proceeds to cover costs incurred.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
Some personal news from me. Leaving @CKNW end of May to spend more time with my sweet dad who is in the end stages of Alzheimers. The job can wait. Family can't. Thanks to my team - my guests - and most of all the listeners. It's been a great ride. :)
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
1 year
Remember when mandarin oranges came wrapped in green tissue, and you could only get them at Christmas? #memories
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Well played.
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2 years
Truckers convoy currently blocked by counter protesters on bicycles in Vancouver along terminal ave @CTVVancouver
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
My 85 year old dad in long term care in Surrey got his COVID vaccine yesterday! It's happening... maybe not as quickly as people would like, but it's happening. :)
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
5 years
And this is the kind of self entitled crap police put up with daily. Bravo to officer for keeping it civil. On his end anyway.
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5 years
1.Canada is terrible.🇺🇸 2. You know Exactly who I am. 3. You will be speaking to my lawyer. 💅👒 #YaNasty
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
I’m kinda astonished that Rogers still hasn’t figured out how to get service back up. And I’m even more convinced that the Rogers/Shaw merger is NOT in consumers best interest.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
Patio visit accomplished! First time I’ve seen my dad in 2 1/2 months. Thank you so much to the wonderful long term care workers in the system taking good care of the people we love the most. ❤️
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
There's an Ottawa protestor standing off with police right now who's actually wearing a tin foil hat.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
Just talked to my dad in long term care, he says, "I just don't know what's going on." I said, "Dad, no one does, it's just a strange time right now." He doesn't understand why no one's coming to visit him and he's stressed. This just sucks.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
BREAKING - Vancouver Mayor @kennedystewart says "the time of asking nicely has come to an end" re: social distancing. Tomorrow council passing new bylaws to authorize enforcement and penalties. Ignore and you will be subject to significant fines.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Environmental activist group says it flattened the tires on 34 SUV’s in Victoria & Oak Bay warning “this is just the beginning”. It claims “direct action works”. This is not going to end well if one of these activists is caught in the act.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
I just dropped my cinnamon bun on the sidewalk. I ate it anyway. It was delicious.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
So masks are mandatory in all indoor spaces in BC again. Good. I was starting to feel like the outlier wearing a mask in public places... people have been letting their guard down before the battle is won.
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3 years
Asked if he will resign if his govt doesn't win a majority - Trudeau says Canadians should make sure they get vaccinated.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
8 months
Brought a little of my mom on set today to talk about navigating the dementia journey with a parent. I had a glass artist in Alberta make four of these little birds with a swirl of mom’s ashes inside for my brothers and my dad. 💙
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
Had my vaccine code test read by a Vancouver restaurant tonight. Took one second. Works like a charm. Good luck to all businesses Monday navigating the new rules!
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
So now that Alberta's COVID number's have dropped into the 500's - can we talk about BC? Thursday we had nearly 760 new cases. What is going on? Why can't we get that number down? Ontario recorded just over 400 & has almost 3 times our population. I'm so tired of this.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Flu shot done. Covid boosters up to date. Now the shingles vaccine...
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
Give the dude who handles this sign a raise.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
BC seniors can now call 211 to get a live operator who will match them up with a volunteer or someone on community who can help with groceries, medication, isolation.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
My cousin on the island was furious after watching one guy clean out what was left of the meat section at the grocery store. He couldn't resist flagging the attention of store managers who told him they made the guy put it all back except one pkg of hamburger. Stop hoarding.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
OMG - I made the ⁦ @ThePenthouse604 ⁩ marquee! Ha ha! This after our fun interview with the guy behind the clever quips - Benjamin Jackson. MUST. GET. SELFIE. WITH. SIGN. ⁦ @CKNW
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
As someone who spent two decades as a TV news anchor - I know bosses hate it when you change your hair in any way. :) But millions of women were no doubt cheering on @LisaLaFlamme_ when she made the pandemic decision to go grey.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
5 years
Just noticed my "monthly account fee" for my bank chequing account is $29.95. For what? I never write cheques & I never go into the bank to deal with a teller. Everything is automated. What a rip off. Consumers do all the work these days and companies reap the profits.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Do we really need a national holiday to honour the Queen? I'm struggling with this. There's been wall to wall coverage for days - there will be coverage all day on Monday. Can we not all just take a minute in the day to reflect if we so choose? Someone convince me. :)
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
1 year
I find it fascinating (and infuriating) to watch the Trudeau govt try to spin the Chinese election interference story. They seem determined not to let an inquiry dig into this and it begs the question - why not? I’m deeply curious. And increasingly suspicious.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
FINALLY! Dr. Bonnie Henry bows to pressure and orders an immediate mandatory mask policy in all indoor public places in BC. @CKNW
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
5 months
You go girl! Viewers can be so critical of women on TV. So ignorant & insensitive. I highly doubt they would have the guts to walk up to you in person and say something so offensive. (BTW - you always look great).
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Global Calgary
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Global News Calgary traffic reporter @global_leslie responds to an email criticising her choice of clothes. #yyc
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
As the wife of a police officer - and the friend of an officer murdered by bank robbers in Edmonton - I am thinking of the @SaanichPolice officers injured today - their colleagues and all who care about them. Hoping and praying for all involved.
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3 years
I’m glad I didn’t know in March 2020 that the pandemic would still be raging in fall of 2021.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
I couldn't find toilet paper. So I bought wine.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Is it just me? Why is it a big deal that the PM had a little down time and sang a Queen song in a hotel lobby in London? The incessant attacking of politicians of all stripes for multiple reasons is annoying. #singgate
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CBC News
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In a video circulating on social media, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen singing Bohemian Rhapsody just days before Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
So THIS made me cry. Thank you @kennedystewart . 🙏
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
After 2 1/2 months of not seeing my dad in long term care - I have a physically distanced patio appointment set for Sunday! 🎉
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Couldn't agree more.
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John Horgan
2 years
I was asked a few times about a so-called “trucker convoy” - here’s my response 👇
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3 years
in an era rife with polarization & distrust of the media - maybe it's finally time for news outlets to stop endorsing political parties on the eve of an election.
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2 years
Since it’s clear we’re pretty much on our own now - I’m kind of pissed off that BC residents are being denied rapid Covid tests provided free by Ottawa. I want my damn free box of rapid tests. 😡
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
Bravo ⁦ @LisaLaFlammeCTV ⁩ - I’ve been admiring your silver roots lately - THIS looks fantastic. 👏
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3 years
BC announces a requirement that all long term care workers must be vaccinated OR wear masks and undergo regular COVID testing.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
So life is good right now. Had an early Father’s Day visit with presents and treats - and a dance with my special dad to Leonard Cohen! So yeah - life is good. 🙏
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
My 15 minutes of fame? 😆Thanks for the laugh ⁦ @ThePenthouse604 ⁩! Keep the awesome signs coming! ⁦ @CKNW
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
1 year
Not the protests Trump was hoping for.
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Aaron Rupar
1 year
Trump called for protests but outside Trump Tower right now are demonstrators calling for his arrest lol
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
7 months
Two steps back... what a cowardly ruling.
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Cody Sweet
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The NHL clarified today that there is a league wide ban on Pride Tape by any player in games, warm-ups, or practices. It's 2023 and there's now a new "Don't Say Gay" set of rules issued by a major international sports league. I literally cannot.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
BREAKING - BC health minister @adriandix announces starting April 1st - pay parking at all BC hospital sites will be suspended.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Watching police arresting protesters in Ottawa right now.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
29 days
Remember the outrage over the Biden tailgate photo of the President hogtied? Where's the outrage over this? You don't have to like the PM - but this is going way too far.
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Troy Westwood
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This should be illegal.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
I find it fascinating that there are so many people out there who think the coronavirus is some sort of hoax or media generated hysteria. They seem to be the same kind of people who fall into the climate denier category. Angry, defensive & oblivious.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Fourth shot done. 💉
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4 years
Just took the Canada Line - it was reasonably full and EVERY SINGLE PERSON was wearing a mask. Good work Vancouver! Remember masks mandatory on @TransLink starting Monday.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
6 years
Just walked past a young blind man and his guide dog in Yaletown. Realized he was carrying a used doggie poo bag. Okay people - if this guy can pick up after his dog - there's no excuse for you not to do it.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
Wow. Well he messed with the wrong woman. Good for her.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
My niece and her neighbours are socially distancing in Comox. Now THAT’S how you do it folks!
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
1 year
It’s remarkable when you think the Ukrainian President was formerly an actor/comedian. Look at him now. His courage, bravery, tenacity and leadership these past 300 days is so inspiring to me. 🙏🇺🇦
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
I say yes to @Canucks bringing in a vaccination mandate to attend games.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
If the Conservatives truly want to win - they have to choose a leader who leans more to the centre. I would like to see the party truly transform itself by choosing a female leader. It's time.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
21 people died in BC in the last 24 hours of Covid. Wrap your head around that. :(
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
1 year
Do you ever answer a call when you don't recognize the number? I've stopped answering my phone because of scam calls - sadly that means I am often missing deliveries from drivers using their own cell phones to make contact. There has to be a way to crack down on these scammers.
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4 years
This is deeply sad.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
Best part of my TV news career was spending almost 20 years on the anchor desk with @GordSteinke . As he gets ready to leave the anchor desk after 30 years - we’re going to take a walk down memory lane Wed at 5 on @GlobalEdmonton ❤️
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
8 months
Sitting next to another person at the airport who insists on having a very loud (and long) conversation via iPhone speakerphone. It’s soooooo annoying.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
In good news today... my niece had a baby boy at home this morning! Everyone is happy and smiling ear to ear. :)
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
This morning's FaceTime with my dad started with him in tears. :( He doesn't understand why the family is not visiting and wants to know when I'm coming. This is such a hard conversation... "I'm coming as soon as I can Dad!" It ended with smiles and a virtual kiss.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
5 years
Still think it was a disrespectful move for Trudeau to begin his victory speech just as Scheer had started addressing his supporters.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
THIRTY FOUR people in Alberta died from COVID in the past day alone. That's nothing short of devastating.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
I gotta say it again - bless the workers in long term care homes! Just got a surprise FaceTime with my dad - he looks healthy and happy and gets a GIANT smile on his face when he sees my face. Thank you to all long term care workers for what you are doing right now! 🙏
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
5 years
Serious question. How does @TimHortons serve a Beyond Burger when it cant even properly warm a breakfast sandwich?
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
6 years
I was literally just thinking how nice it is to have a leader that represents Canada with grace.
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Justin Trudeau
6 years
In times of conflict and in times of peace, Canada & France are partners, allies & the closest of friends. Thank you @EmmanuelMacron for your welcome, and for a great discussion about job creation, economic growth that benefits everyone, trade, security, & gender equality. 🇨🇦🇫🇷
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9 months
This has been an issue for YEARS. Canadian students fighting for spots given to foreign students willing to pay higher tuition & rental housing gobbled up pushing sky high rents in Vancouver even higher. Should have been addressed a long time ago IMHO.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
4 years
A @CKNW listener emailed me to tell me to SHUT UP about the coronavirus. Not gonna happen. Will bring you all the news you need to know from 2-6pm. Dr. Bonnie Henry's daily update carried live at 3pm.
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3 years
A jaw dropping surprise to get a personal message from none other than @JustinTrudeau on my last day behind the mic at @CKNW . THANK YOU Prime Minister for taking the time to send good wishes. Much appreciated. 🙏
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
3 years
Your turn BC.
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The Star Vancouver
3 years
Quebec introduces bill to ban COVID-19-related protests near schools, hospitals
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
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Hey @chrisgailus - thanks for showing your emotion on the news tonight. I know it hits harder when someone you love is a law enforcement officer. 💙🙏
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2 years
The young Skip the Dishes delivery man who was randomly stabbed in Chinatown Sunday was a refugee who had recently arrived in Vancouver from Afghanistan and was just trying to make a go of his new life.
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3 years
Timeline cleanser.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 months
Vancouver on Oak Street. And that’s “before” the April carbon tax hike. 😳
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4 years
The Victoria seniors who were attacked by the couple refusing to socially distance at a coffee shop got some good news. Police have identified the suspects! They deserve to be charged after spitting, coughing - tackling the seniors & them exposing themselves.
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3 months
I just checked to see if @CTVVancouver noon news was going to be on today. Nope. Replaced with an entertainment show called Battle of the Generations. Cuts already in effect. Thinking of all my media collleagues who lost their jobs today.
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2 years
With every passing minute - my hatred of Colorado burns brighter.
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If travellers weren't so cheap and disrespectful of others - this wouldn't be an issue. Follow the damn rules or check your oversized bag. Boarding would go SO much faster.
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5 years
Why are people so stupid?
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ABC News
5 years
BACK OFF: This mother bear gave quite a scare to a man who got too close to her cubs at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Signs posted in the area warn visitors to stay 50 yards away from the animals.
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BC E-Comm telling customers to call 911 "from a landline" with Rogers outage. I haven't had a landline in over a decade. You?
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1 year
Man - this is SO good.
@TrumpsTaxes
TrumpsTaxes
1 year
Holy cow this is good. Jon Stewart easily lures a pro-gun/anti-drag queen Republican into a trap…and then blasts him over his blatant, shameless hypocrisy.
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Happy to hear CNN’s @ddale8 is going to live fact check the Trump/Biden debate on Tuesday. Hope Fox has a live fact checker too.
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Lynda Steele 🎙️
2 years
I could get behind that version of the flag. :)
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3 months
So powerful. So needed right now.
@AdamParkhomenko
Adam Parkhomenko
3 months
This is one hell of an ad that will air during the Super Bowl today. Retweet and pass it on.
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2 years
This is lovely.
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7 months
No one is “forcing” a player to put coloured tape on his stick. Players that do are showing inclusivity - and god forbid we could use a little more tolerance and kindness in the world right now.
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4 years
Already signed up to vote by mail in the BC snap election! Here's the link if you want to do same.
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3 years
YES. BC's daily COVID #'s have dropped to 357. Let's keep it going folks.
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2 years
Very different police approach in Paris.
@Reuters
Reuters
2 years
French police fired tear gas at demonstrators at several locations in Paris after a 'Freedom Convoy' protesting against COVID restrictions made it into the capital
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4 years
Husband of BC health care worker asks - why are hotel rooms not being offered for free to front line workers worried about bringing COVID19 home to their families? I don't know the answer. @jjhorgan @adriandix ?
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Trucker on his way to deliver beer to Revelstoke DM's me to say he "can't believe the number of Alberta plates heading into BC...it's unbelievable!" The message was to STAY HOME!
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BREAKING - PM announces immediate ban on sale, import & use of military style assault weapons. Will be a 2 year amnesty for owners of these weapons to comply. “You don’t need an assault rifle to kill a deer.”
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3 years
Message received. A classy move Mr. Premier. @jjhorgan Thank you. 🙏
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This is disturbing. WTH is wrong with people?
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Doug Aoki
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At a bus stop in Port Coquitlam.
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