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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
Jun 12
Eric's candidacy is the antidote to a political class that can no longer grasp or debate the issues.
It's refreshing to see a politician that can point out what doesn't work with real fixes, open debate, and optimism.
Good luck @EricDLombardi on your leadership run from BC
This pathetic attitude is among the worst things about our political culture in Canada and I cannot reject it enough.
It gets cloaked in the language of progressivism but it is deeply cynical, ugly, and regressive.
Story time!
Growing up, I was hugely inspired by RIM (BlackBerry). It was one of the reasons why I wanted to go to Waterloo.
I thought it was so cool one of the most innovative companies on earth was an hour away from home.
In fact, my program, Nanotechnology Engineering, was able to exist in part due to the philanthropy of Mike Lazaridis, who funded the Institute of Quantum Computing and Nanotechnology (along with the Perimeter Institute for theoretical physics, which is a brilliant asset for the province and country). Balsillie, for his part, has spent tens of not hundreds of millions of his personal wealth on advocacy and institutions to make Canada a better place. But he too was castigated in our media.
Through high school, I saw how Canadas media took an axe to RIM founders (Mike and Jim), and basically cheered on the decline of the business against competition from Apple and Google.
It was a complete disgrace.
Well, in 2013 I got my second co-op job there, just as they rolled out BB10 (the QNX operating system). 6 weeks into my co-op, my entire department was laid off (Modems/Semiconductors).
Nearly every one of my colleagues ended up moving to the US. Some of the most capable talent on earth, poached in weeks. It was loss that was absolutely devastating to witness.
I have no doubt people like Bruce cheered on the spectacle, just like he would cheer the downfall of Shopify if it were to ever happen; despite the champion it’s been for the country, the thousands of good jobs it’s created, and all the spin-off businesses that have created huge wealth for Ontario.
Well let me be clear that I will have none of this nonsense.
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
Jun 8
This is without a leader, caucus, or ideas being presented to the public. As a low watermark, it’s very encouraging to see that Liberals would replace the Greens who have been the third party for 25 years in BC. And that’s on day one.
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 22
Only one candidate in #SurreyBC wants to build more housing: @MikeStarchuk
Read about why Imagine Surrey would approve affordable housing in Semiahmoo – and why the others refuse.
cc @ahvancouver #morehousing #lowercosts
surreycitizen.com/surrey-may…
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 21
A meaningful afternoon at Pay It Forward Surrey: A Celebration of Flavours and Cultures 🍽️
Thank you to @MikeStarchuk & @MargaretMubanda for standing alongside neighbours from every corner of our city in support of the @SurreyFoodBank.
#SurreyBC
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 21
We have a plan for clean streets in Surrey:
🗑️ Year-round free waste drop-off.
🧹 A new Clean Streets Force.
⏰ 48-hour response standard.
🚨 Illegal dumpers pay the full cost.
Safe streets. Lower costs. Oct 17. 💫
@MikeStarchuk
#SurreyBC #SafeStreets #LowerCosts #StrongServices
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 18
Mayor Locke cut over $40M from policing and froze hiring. Then she sent a press release demanding the Police Board explain the shortage she created.
That’s not leadership. That’s blaming those trying to keep us safe.
@MikeStarchuk has a plan for #SafeStreets #SurreyBC
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 16
Yesterday Mike released our plan to protect Surrey’s farmland and make Cloverdale a world-class year-round destination.
Five commitments:
1️⃣ Protect the ALR — stop speculative development on productive farmland
2️⃣ Up to $250K/year marketing & growth grant for the Cloverdale Rodeo
3️⃣ Restore Cloverdale Fairgrounds as a world-class year-round destination
4️⃣ Launch Buy Surrey — local procurement, farm directory, red-tape review
5️⃣ Fresh local produce to food banks farmers’ markets
Surrey holds 15% of Metro’s ALR and produces 22% of regional farm receipts. We don’t get this back if we lose it.
Read the plan 👇
imaginesurrey.ca/news/protec…
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 16
What a morning at the 78th Cloverdale Rodeo Parade. 🐎
Surrey’s farming heritage. Surrey’s families. Surrey at its best.
It was an exciting day with @MikeStarchuk and the Imagine Surrey team in the community that feeds Metro Vancouver and beyond.
🤠 #CloverdaleRodeo #SurreyBC #CityOfChampions
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 15
Surrey is the agricultural powerhouse of Metro Vancouver — 22% of the region’s gross farm receipts grown right here. 🌾
Today @MikeStarchuk and Imagine Surrey released our plan to protect the ALR, back our farmers, and put the Cloverdale Rodeo on the world map. 🤠
🐎 $250K in new funding for @CloverdaleRodeo
🧑🌾 Protected ALR
📈 ‘Buy Surrey’ program
🎪 More farmers’ markets
🥳 And a major upgrade to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in partnership with @SemiahmooFN
Together, let’s bring real change to Surrey and make us, officially, the City of Champions
#SurreyBC #Cloverdale #CloverdaleRodeo #CityOfChampions
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 13
Last night @MikeStarchuk and Imagine Surrey celebrated the @SWRBOT Surrey & White Rock Top 25 Under 25. It was an inspiring evening celebrating young leaders who are creating meaningful change across our city.
Thank you to Milan Mann @vancitybandits for your inspiring keynote speech. Congratulations to all of the recipients for your hard work and dedication to our community.
Surrey is in good hands with this incredible group.
#Top25Under25 #SurreyBC #CityOfChampions
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 12
@iamkennethchan @tomzytaruk @SurreyNowLeader @SkyTrain4Surrey @VancouverSun @theprovince @DailyHiveVan @PeaceArchNews @CloverdaleNews @GlobalBC @CTVVancouver @cbcnewsbc @CityNewsVAN @CKNW
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 12
Read more about our plan to get Surrey unstuck: imaginesurrey.ca/in-the-news…
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 12
Last night 'Light Rail' @LindaAnnisBC proposed more of her cuts. This time she voted against rapid transit.
Her proposal is to tear up our roads for expensive, slow moving trains.
She just doesn't get what we need.
We need rapid transit not cuts and casinos.
#SurreyBC
MEDIA RELEASE — LIGHT RAIL DEFENDERS THREATEN TO DERAIL TRANSIT PROGRESS
Light rail defenders on Surrey City Council voted against TransLink's BRT plan on King George.
skytrainforsurrey.org/2026/0…
#surreybc #vanpoli #vanre #translink
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 12
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 12
Gangs and foreign agents have unlimited access to crypto ATMs and casinos to launder their dirty money.
It was already easy enough to commit their crimes. And then the Mayor cut the police budget.
Enough is enough. We need #SafeStreets for a change.
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 11
Surrey is on track for over 600 extortion cases this year.
The rules are rigged in favour of the extortionists. It’s time to cut off their supply at the source.
No more police cuts. No more casinos.
#SafeStreets #SurreyBC #CrushExtortion cc @Ashiana_khan
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 11
Mike Starchuk, Narima Dela Cruz, and our Imagine Surrey team attended the @KidsPlayFounda1 Golden Gala this weekend.
It was a powerful evening in support of youth in our community. Our congratulations to Founder @Kal_Dosanjh for being a true Surrey Champion.
#CityOfChampions
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 9
One candidate has been showing up for 30 years to keep Surrey safe.
As a firefighter. As Chief Fire Inspector. As a City Councillor. And as an MLA.
Now he’s ready to serve as our next Mayor: Mike Starchuk @MikeStarchuk
#SurreyBC #BCPoli #ChangeThatWorksForYou #CityOfChampions #SafeStreets
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
May 8
Surrey families need fast responses when they call 911. They aren't getting it under a Mayor who cuts policing during an extortion crisis.
Only one candidate has spent 3 decades showing up to keep Surrey families safe: Mike Starchuk.
#safestreets #SurreyBC
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The Organization Formerly Known as Orgmatch retweeted
Apr 24
Surrey is ready for safe streets, fast commutes, smart investments, lower costs, and strong services.
That’s the change that Imagine Surrey will deliver for all of us.
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