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Communicator/issues guy. Head of Communications at YVR. Proud Canadian, West Coaster. Likes politics. Recovering journalist. Opinions expressed are my own, etc.

 North Vancouver
Joined July 2010
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A worthwhile listen…. #bcpoli
Jas Johal@JasJohalBC15h
Five weeks before the vote, the BC Conservatives were a party at war with itself. Then they won a massive majority. One of the strategists who ran the war room, Dimitri Pantazopoulos, pulls back the curtain on how. #bcpoli #cdnpoli  @DPinBC podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…

Inside the Conservative War Room

Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · October 27 · Bonus · 31m

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NEW - BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez is out. The Board has appointed VP of Strategy and Planning Brian Anderson as interim CEO, effective immediately, and launched a “Revitalization Review” to overhaul the system. A permanent search follows the review. #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Rob Shaw
@RobShaw_BCOct 25
Premier-elect @LDoerkson says he begins transition into gov "with some urgency" and will launch an independent review of BC's finances on day 1. Within first 100 days will also strike commission on how to keep hospital ERs open.
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Tom Quiggin
@TomTSECOct 25
Comment from Mayor @BradWestPoCo on the BC election" "You cannot build an economy on whale watching and coffee shops."
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For those who didn’t see it last night. Victory speech by BC Premier-elect @LDoerkson
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@sitkamediaOct 25
Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson delivers his victory speech: “I want our sons and daughters to grow up in a BC that is the envy of the world.”
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“Kim Henderson, former Deputy Minister to the Premier, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the BC Public Service, will serve as Chair of the Government Transition Team.” Henderson also helped with Horgan’s transition in 2017 timescolonist.com/bc-news/ch…
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Vancouver Canucks
@CanucksOct 21
A tribute to John “Cheech” Garrett.
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Kenneth Chan
@iamkennethchanOct 20
BREAKING... B.C. Conservatives and NDP promise extending #SkyTrain along King George Boulevard to Newton, aligning with Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum's plan. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-c… – at Vancouver, British Columbia

BC NDP and Conservatives vow SkyTrain to Newton, aligning with McCallum | Daily Hive | Urbanized

David Eby's BC NDP and Lorne Doerkson's Conservatives will advance Surrey mayor-elect Doug McCallum's push for SkyTrain to Newton.

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Couldn’t agree more. Thanks to all local candidates for stepping up.
Evan Southern
@evan_southernOct 17
Good luck today to all the people who had the courage & commitment to put their name on a ballot to represent their local community! Not easy work & often thankless. We appreciate it 🗳️
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Rob Shaw
@RobShaw_BCOct 16
Guests @ColeBrassard and... former Transportation Minister @toddstonebc talk Massey Bridge v Tunnel!
Political Capital@PoliticalCptlOct 16
Massey Bridge or Tunnel? | Political Capital Daily 🎧 Listen & subscribe: robshawnews.com/podcasts spreaker.com/episode/massey-…

Podcasts | Rob Shaw News

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LNG Canada@lngcanadaSep 29
LNG Canada today announced that its Joint Venture Participants have taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the LNG Canada Phase 2 expansion project in Kitimat, BC, in the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation tinyurl.com/3ysr2jxy
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Rob Shaw
@RobShaw_BCSep 28
The two major #bcelxn announcements today: • @bcndp pledge to double critical mineral exports, cut mine approval timelines. • @Conservative_BC pledge to double LNG production by 2032 and triple by 2035, cutting red tape, faster approvals, and competitive royalty framework.
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The Vancouver Sun
@VancouverSunSep 28
Gateway to one of Condé Nast's top-rated Mexican cities now a direct flight from YVR vancouversun.com/travel/cond…
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Jarryd Jäger
@JarrydJaegerSep 20
BREAKING: Findlay resigns as leader of BC Conservatives sitkamedia.ca/breaking-findl…

UPDATED: Findlay resigns as leader of BC Conservatives — will still run in byelection

Her move marks the culmination of a week of turmoil in the party.

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YVR
@yvrairportSep 14
YVR's annual full-scale emergency exercise is happening tomorrow from 8:00am-3:00pm. With 400 participants from 25 agencies, travellers and employees may notice activity and signage around Sea Island. Airport operations will not be impacted. Learn more: news.yvr.ca/yvr-emergency-ex…

YVR emergency exercise took place on September 15

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) conducted its annual full-scale emergency exercise on September 15 to test and strengthen emergency response capabilities across the airport community. Safety is...

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YVR
@yvrairportSep 10
Find what you’re looking for at YVR with our interactive airport map tool. Search for where you need to go and get directions—including an option to select a wheelchair accessible route. Visit map.yvr.ca to try it the next time you're at YVR.
Interactive map at YVR Airport

ALT Interactive map at YVR Airport

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YVR
@yvrairportSep 4
As YVR continues to hit record passenger and cargo volumes, the commitment to our climate goals remains. Learn more from @Skift and our Director of Environment Wendy Avis about how we're reaching Net-Zero by 2030: skift.com/2026/09/03/how-air…

How Airports Are Growing Without Blowing Their Climate Goals

Airports have committed to reaching net zero while also eyeing growth — some think they can do both by building less. “We don’t see growth and our

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Jas Johal@JasJohalBCSep 4
BREAKING - New provincial party to be formed with 5 former B.C. Conservative MLA’s. They include Milobar (interim leader), Paton, Bird, Banman and Warbus. Internal leadership vote to be held before leg returns. New party will sit with official 3rd party status. #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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YVR
@yvrairportAug 28
From Hillcrest Park to the Little League World Series. âšľ After an incredible run in Williamsport, @LMBaseball touched down at YVR this afternoon to a big welcome. Congratulations and thank you for representing Canada on the world stage!
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Vancouver Is Awesome@VIAwesomeAug 28
'Best airport ever': Traveller delighted as YVR staff deliver Tim Hortons order across airport dlvr.it/TVD98q

'Best airport ever': Traveller delighted as YVR staff deliver Tim Hortons order across airport

YVR really showed up for the traveller.

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