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.
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."
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. :)
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. :)
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.
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. ❤️
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 💙
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
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. 😡
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. 🙏
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 🙏🇺🇦
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.
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.
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
❤️
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.
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.
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! 🙏
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. 🇨🇦🇫🇷
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.
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.
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. 🙏
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
?
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!
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.”