REP. BACON: This administration, and particularly Pentagon right now, is very critical of Europe, EU, NATO, and you never hear them criticize Russia. Why are they so weak on Russia, which affects their Ukraine and Baltics policy, but so quick to always want to criticize Europe? That's not good for America, not good for our national security. We, with our allies, have to work together to counter Russia, to counter China, and to help us in Middle East. This constant criticism, along with President's threats towards Greenland as well as Canada, has hurt us. Our allies have lost a lot of trust in United States.

I have reached out many times to our Victim Services Unit. Very grateful for the work they do with communities throughout Surrey. #Teamwork #Community🚨

A new poll finds many people in Vancouver and Toronto don’t think hosting the World Cup matches are worth the public costs. vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/0…

It's probably a good time to raise taxes or not.

RBC chief economist: This is not a recession ... The problems facing Canada right now are not that growth is contracting. The problems facing Canada is an ongoing affordability crisis from everything from food to housing.

When I say a Polar opposite change for this upcoming weekend. I mean it. You will need your A/C this weekend, and Heat Warnings would likely be issued. Too far out yet, but some major red flags showing up in the weather models. Humidity temperatures in Metro Vancouver may approach 40°C for some of us. We haven't experienced anything remotely close to that in 2026 yet. Dangerous and extreme heat potential for us when we aren't acclimatized to anything even close to that yet. #bcstorm @50ShadesofVan

Ibbitson: There are people who believe that we should declare that the ambassador is persona non grata and send him back to Washington, and that would be deeply satisfying. He is in some ways a very apt ambassador. He is belligerent and rude, and he represents a belligerent and rude administration.

Questions continue to swirl around ouster of SPS Chief; no investigation forthcoming vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/0…

i took a 45-minute uber ride home from the airport last night after a brutal, three-day business trip. i was completely emotionally and physically drained, and my social battery was at absolute zero. when i got into the car, the driver.. an older guy named kabir.. didn't say the usual "how was your flight?" or turn on the radio. instead, he just handed me a small, laminated piece of paper attached to the back of his headrest. it was a literal "ride menu." it said: 1. *the silent ride* (total quiet, no pressure to talk). 2. *the therapist ride* (if you need to vent about your day, i am listening). 3. *the tourist ride* (i will tell you cool facts about the city). 4. *the radio ride* (we just listen to old jazz and coast). i smiled, pointed to number 1, and whispered, "silent ride, please. thank you." he gave me a warm nod in the rearview mirror, adjusted the AC, and drove the entire 45 minutes in absolute, beautiful silence. it was the most peaceful, therapeutic boundary i’ve experienced all year. i felt my entire nervous system finally reset. when he dropped me off, i gave him a massive tip and told him, "that menu is a genius business idea. you must get amazing reviews." He looked back at me and said, "i didn't make the menu to get better tips, dear. my daughter has severe social anxiety, and she told me that the hardest part of her day is navigating small talk with strangers when her brain is tired. she told me it feels like running a marathon. i made the card so that anyone who gets into my car can feel completely safe dropping the mask for a little while." i walked into my apartment and just sat on my suitcase. we live in a world that is constantly screaming at us to perform, to network, to be "on," and to over-communicate. but sometimes, the deepest form of love and respect you can show another human being is just creating a small, safe pocket of silence for them to rest in. pay attention to the people who give you permission to be quiet. they are rare.

Political Happy Hour is live. 🍸 BC Conservatives are polling ahead of the NDP. Also could we see the resurgence of a centrist BC Liberal party? Keith Baldrey, Brad West, and Harley Chappell on the backroom moves that pushed Norm Lipinski out. #bcpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…

Foam fest in Cloverdale. Life beyond soccer... @CloverdaleNews @CloverdaleCOC @cloverdale_bia

WHAT IF? Please join us as we share our research on a number of important matters to Cloverdale. Cloverdale is gowing rapidly; we need everyones voice & support! @surreyps @cloverdale_bia @CloverdaleNews @CityofSurrey @CloverdaleCOC For more info visit: cloverdalecommunity.org

This hasn't happened for a quite a while. Fresh Snow falling on Mt. Seymour in Vancouver, BC in the month of June. Elevation of 1,200m... 🤨 #bcstorm #shareyourweather

Second Surrey Police Board member resigns after Chief Lipinski's surprising ouster. vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun

NEW (1/2) - The UDI, BC Business Council, BCREA, ICBA, LandlordBC, HAVAN, BC Construction Assoc. and CanadianHome Builders have sent a joint letter to Minister Boyle demanding GST rebate parity with Ontario. 7 weeks of silence and they've had enough. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #vanre

We truly appreciate your service for the Cloverdale business district!

So many unanswered questions in the ouster of Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski, including why and how much this will cost. Story from my colleague @SobiaMoman vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun

On the pickleball beat today checking out WestCoast’s boutique indoor club in Newton. Expansion soon to add third court at 2-year-old facility off 130 Street. Owner Shaida Nanji, who lives in White Rock and owns the entire complex, discovered the paddle sport during COVID.

#cloverdalemarketdays Great turnout. Lots of vendors, entertainment, amazing food, fruit, and veggies. Plus a whole lot more! @BusinessAreasBC @CloverdaleCOC @cloverdalebia @CityofSurrey @CloverdaleRodeo @CloverdaleCA_BC @rclcloverdale

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