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TransLink is gearing up for the World Cup in many ways — including the introduction of a football-shaped Compass Mini ⚽️ Sitka Media’s @jarrydjaeger.bsky.social caught up with CEO Kevin Quinn to learn more ⬇️

With Kerry-Lynne Findlay positioned further right, does Premier Eby have room to move toward the centre? Or does his own record prevent it? 👀👉 Check out @jodyvance.bsky.social and @georgeaffleck.bsky.social's full podcast: sitkamedia.ca #bcpoli

#ICYMI: A right-of-centre former federal Conservative MP now leads the provincial party. Jody and George unpack what that means for the mushy middle in the Lower Mainland, and whether she can win it. ➡️ Check out Jody and George's full breakdown: http://sitkamedia.ca #bcpoli

Well, that’s that! Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the BC Conservatives. Conservative voter or not, what do you think? Let us know down below 👇

Carney's in Manhattan pitching Canada as an energy superpower: 56 mineral deals, LNG to Germany, doubled electricity grid. Meanwhile BC still can't build a pipeline without a fight. ➡️ Check out Jody & George's full breakdown: sitkamedia.ca #cdnpoli

The province cancelled the Yaletown overdose prevention site, but residents don't trust it's gone for good. George lives in the neighbourhood and isn't buying the assurances. 🎧 Take a listen Jody & George's full podcast: sitkamedia.ca #bcpoli #vanpoli

⚽️ FIFA is two weeks away and Vancouver's getting the cleanup it should have had years ago. George's proposal: take that budget, multiply by 12 months, make it permanent. 👀👉 Check out the full podcast: sitkamedia.ca #vanpoli

Finance Minister Bailey blames Trump for the “re-pacing” of projects in BC: “The other side is suggesting that government is responsible for increased costs … There is a government responsible for these increased costs — and it’s your friends in the White House.” #bcpoli

Premier Eby claims the “biggest barrier” to a new pipeline is the North Coast tanker ban: “The North Coast tanker ban is very important for British Columbians.” #bcpoli

Hullo Ferries is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup rush with a new tournament-themed ferry wrap ahead of Vancouver’s seven matches next summer. ⚽️🚢 Do you plan on using Hullo Ferries this summer?

Coastal First Nations say their opposition to a West Coast pipeline remains “absolute” following the agreement signed by Ottawa and Alberta. Our breakdown ⬇️

#WATCH: Premier David Eby says Ottawa is “rewarding bad behaviour” after the federal government signed a pipeline agreement with Alberta. Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments!

Poilievre claims foreign interference is a “new problem” in our country: “The Liberals have made Canada a playground for foreign interference and international gangsterism.”

Poilievre says police are “overwhelmed” by the revolving door justice system: “Part of the reason why you can’t solve crimes in Canada is that those who are convicted, those who are arrested, are released and then they just re-offend again, and again, and again.”

Poilievre questions why transnational gangs are still operating in our country: “The Liberals let the Bishnoi gangsters into Canada, they have refused to deport them from Canada, they have failed to crack down on organized crime.”

Poilievre says tougher penalties are key to combatting extortion: “A lot of the offenders are first-time offenders — I don’t care! They should get mandatory prison sentences of 10 years.”

WATCH: After waiting 4 hours on hold, Jody got just 3 minutes to address Vancouver City Council about Kits Pool. Council passed the Joe Fortes motion to: ✓ Bring back pre-COVID pool capacity ✓ Scrap the reservation system ✓ Offer free swimming lessons for kids ages 3–12 Jody and George react ⬇️

🏟️ What exactly is Vancouver getting out of FIFA? Hundreds of millions were spent upgrading our decades-old stadium, practice facilities have been closed for a year, the BC Sports Hall of Fame is sitting in storage, and most locals can’t even afford tickets. Jody and George break it down 👇

Poilievre claims the Liberals are to blame for the rise of separatist movements in AB and QC: "It was only about 10 years ago, under a Conservative govt, where there was absolutely no separatist movement whatsoever in Alberta, and the PQ and the BQ didn't even exist any more."

Poilievre makes his position on Alberta separatism very clear: "I'm a strong Canadian federalist, a proud Albertan, and a proud Canadian. I want a strong Alberta within a united Canada."

Poilievre says a lack of treaties makes BC “unusually threatened” by court decisions on Aboriginal land claims: “If you take the Cowichan ruling and apply the precedence province-wide, you could see basically every major BC community threatened by the loss of home ownership.”

📉 BC lost 4,300 jobs in April as the province’s labour market showed signs of softening. Do you think BC will rebound?

BC Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer voices his concerns over the party’s member verification process: "I've had people reach out to me all day every day saying, Yuri, I thought I was a member of a conservative party. I thought we didn't believe in digital ID."

What does reconciliation mean to BC Conservative leadership candidate Yuri Fulmer? Sitka Media's @jarrydjaeger.bsky.social asked him. Here's his response👇

PM Carney warns those unwilling to budge on a new west coast pipeline that Ottawa has to manage its time negotiating wisely: “If things get stalled here, we’re gonna be spending more time elsewhere in the country because we need to move forward.”

PM Carney has a message for Canadians: “We don’t wanna hear what people are against — we wanna hear what they’re for.”

The government has announced that a number of new AI data centres will be built in BC, but the locations — and partners — have raised some eyebrows. What do you think? Do you want a data centre in your backyard? 👇

“I don’t know what he’d be using 11 agents for.” Jody and George discuss Mayor Sim’s admission he has AI doing “a lot of” his personal tasks. Full UnSpun episode below 👇

The BC Greens are calling for a moratorium on AI data centres “until the regulatory safeguards are in place to protect people and planet.” Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social explains why she thinks that’s the right move 👇

Isaiah got down to Robson Square and asked people how they get their news, or if they even follow the news anymore? Some of the answers were pretty interesting. How do you get your news, is it all just on social media for you? Let us know! 👇

“It’s serious business.” @jodyvance.bsky.social & @georgeaffleck.bsky.social weigh in on Kennedy Stewart’s espionage allegations. They discuss the risks of such claims and why officials may be legally barred from commenting on active investigations. Full UnSpun episode below! 👇

$300,000,000 To Fix a Pool?! Isaiah hit Kits Beach in #Vancouver to ask people what their thoughts are on the iconic saltwater pool, as well to find out if the $300M price tag to fix it is worth it? Should that money go to the pool or go towards something else? Let us know! 👇

“Incompetence. That’s just what it is.” Jody Vance & George Affleck break down the situation at Kits Pool, arguing that Premier David Eby and the elected Park Board commissioners should be held accountable. Full UnSpun episode below 👇

Minister Ravi Kahlon says a local group has come forward expressing interest to buy the Whitecaps and keep the club in Vancouver: “There’s a bid group that’s interested. They’re doing their due diligence, and will be sharing that publicly very soon.”

JCCF’s John Carpay explains why religious hospitals should be allowed to opt out of MAiD while still ensuring patients get the care they need: “There’s no reason why you can’t have diversity in the healthcare system."

King Charles III with the ultimate reminder: He’s the King of Canada too! 🇨🇦👑 @jodyvance.bsky.social breaks down the royal visit and the moment the king stood up for Canadian identity at the White House.

Should the state be able to compel doctors to perform procedures that violate their core beliefs? JCCF's John Carpay argues that respect for freedom of conscience can coexist with duty to provide care.

#DRIPA seems to be the talk of the town... But is it really? Isaiah set out to find out if DRIPA is top of mind for people in the Richmond area. Did his findings surprise you? Let us know below! 👇

Two hosts. Decades of media and political experience. One Sitkast. Be sure to turn post notifications on! You're not gonna wanna miss this 👀 @jodyvance.bsky.social x @georgeaffleck.bsky.social

The #Whitecaps’ future in Vancouver is uncertain. Will they stay or will they re-locate? Isaiah took to the streets to hear what locals have to say! 👇

Undeniably, the Vancouver Whitecaps do not suck. But, theres one question on every Vancouver sports fan's mind; What do you do when everything keeps working? ⚽️ 🏆 Daniel dives into that question in his story below! 👇 #VWFC

Vancouver has the institutions, the talent, the location, and the quality of life that other cities only dream of, so why does it feel like we're falling behind? Kareem Allam offers his thoughts 👇 www.sitkamedia.ca/allam-vancou...

While congestion worsens on Metro Vancouver’s highways, its waterways remain woefully under-utilized. One company is hoping to change that — one ferry at a time. ⛴️ Sitka Media's @jarrydjaeger.bsky.social explains.

SITKA IN THE STREET🌲🚶🎥 Today we hit the pavement and asked real people: How do you actually get your news? Drop your go-to platform below! 👇

Official Opposition Leader Trevor Halford says Premier Eby’s ever-changing stance on DRIPA has resulted in “chaos” across the province: “The premier has made an absolute mess of this situation — and British Columbians and First Nations are suffering because of it.”

BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social says more transparency from gov’t is key to combatting misinformation and fear-mongering on Indigenous relations: “What we’ve seen over the past six months is a complete failure on government education, public communication, and that truth telling.”

Premier Eby addresses his change(s) of heart on suspending / amending DRIPA: Eby: “I certainly would’ve liked to have been right the first time.” Reporter: “How about the fifth time?”

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