Jen St. Denis
@jenstden.bsky.social
Vancouver, B.C. journalist covering politics and housing for TheTyee.ca Instagram and TikTok: @jenstdenis Email: jstdenis at thetyee dot ca
Canadians continuing to be cast as the hobbits in this scenario, just embrace it www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Jean Chrétien says 'we bow to no one' in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L. | CBC News
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien drew thunderous applause on Friday during a fiery and patriotic speech in Gander, N.L, where many had gathered at a sports arena to commemorate the 25th an...
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@rachelgilmore.bsky.social takes a close look at what the heck Mark Carney's been saying in his "Forward Guidance" YouTube videos where he speaks directly to Canadians. #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Why Mark Carney Is Comparing Himself to John A. Macdonald | The Tyee
Canada’s prime minister is invoking history to explain his own policies, but glossing over the harms of the past.
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@kehyslop.bsky.social's #vanpoli file from yesterday's press conference with Rebecca Bligh and what this means for the centre/centre-right parties in the Vancouver mayoral race thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
Vancouver’s Centrist Parties Remain in the Mayoral Race | The Tyee
Mayoral candidates Rebecca Bligh, Kareem Allam and Colleen Hardwick reject vote-splitting concerns.
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Oh Justin you have no idea the Pandora’s box you’ve opened
Justin McElroy 🇨🇦@jmcelroy.bsky.social · 5d agofrom what i understand there’s now a thing called “gradual entry” for children entering kindergarten and it’s main purpose is to make parents scream about the concept of gradual entry
In #vanpoli news, Rebecca Bligh, a Vancouver city councillor who is running for mayor with a new party called Vote Vancouver, is also having a mystery announcement today at 12:00.
And Then There Was One Progressive Running for Vancouver Mayor via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
And Then There Was One Progressive Running for Vancouver Mayor | The Tyee
OneCity’s William Azaroff ends his mayoral campaign, leaving the left lane open for the Greens’ Pete Fry.
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On the one hand, this is cringe! On the other hand, what's being slung our way is so malevolent and silly, how else can our leaders respond
Tarnjit Parmar@tarnjitparmar.bsky.social · 6d agoNew signs going up at BC borders. "Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. Strong, proud and will never be the 51st state. Sorry!"
This morning, OneCity mayoral candidate William Azaroff also announced he'll be suspending his campaign. #vanpoli
Jen St. Denis@jenstden.bsky.social · 2w agoAfter COPE’s mayoral candidate urged other progressive parties to narrow the candidates to avoid splitting the left wing vote, Green candidate Pete Fry told us he’s “in it to win it,” which mightily annoyed OneCity candidate William Azaroff. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
The BC Conservatives keep losing MLAs - in this story, Andrew MacLeod explains why those losses don't affect the amount of public funding the party receives. #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
Despite Losing MLAs, BC Conservatives’ Public Funding Is Unchanged | The Tyee
Provincial rules tie taxpayer-funded portion of parties’ finances to results of last election.
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Rath is facing litigation not only from an American firm but also from two First Nations who allege he misappropriated funds being held in trust, @charlesrusnell.bsky.social and Global News report
Jonny Wakefield@jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 6d agoAlberta lawyer and separatist leader Jeff Rath faces a $109 million debt claim from US investors globalnews.ca/news/1204911...
This has nothing to do with this story but I hate the word Beanie Just call it a tuque/toque goddamit
WIRED@wired.com · last wk.Did you buy a beanie from REI recently? According to new court filings, the Department of Homeland Security might be looking for you.
Have the Indians stolen your house yet? Me neither. I had so much fun talking with The One And Only @harrisonmooney.bsky.social about the mass hysteria triggered by the Cowichan decision, and why First Nations regaining land & power is fucking great for everyone. www.thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
The Tyee Podcast: Why We All Win with the Cowichan Decision | The Tyee
After a year of panic about property rights in Richmond, author Arno Kopecky explains why BC’s landmark court decision is something to celebrate.
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I thought BC United should have named themselves BC Prosperity, but they didn't listen to me so the name for a centre-right-type party is still up for grabs.
Jen St. Denis@jenstden.bsky.social · last wk.This morning's #bcpoli news is that several of the former BC Conservative MLAs who left the party recently are going to form their own party. Rosalyn Bird, Á’a:líya Warbus, Ian Paton, Bruce Banman and Peter Milobar say they're joining forces to create a more "stable" option for voters.
This morning's #bcpoli news is that several of the former BC Conservative MLAs who left the party recently are going to form their own party. Rosalyn Bird, Á’a:líya Warbus, Ian Paton, Bruce Banman and Peter Milobar say they're joining forces to create a more "stable" option for voters.
Seniors in Metro Vancouver are still being discharged to homeless shelters from hospital. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports on one 78yo woman’s plight after she was evicted from her apartment while in hospital. thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
Senior Surprised to Find Herself Unhoused Four Years After Retirement | The Tyee
Elizabeth Davis lost her apartment after months in hospital. She was discharged to a shelter in the Downtown Eastside.
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After COPE’s mayoral candidate urged other progressive parties to narrow the candidates to avoid splitting the left wing vote, Green candidate Pete Fry told us he’s “in it to win it,” which mightily annoyed OneCity candidate William Azaroff. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
Why COPE’s Mayoral Candidate Suspended Her Campaign | The Tyee
Stephanie Allen wants progressive parties to pick a single candidate in order to avoid splitting the vote.
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COPE mayoral candidate Stephanie Allen announces she’s suspending her campaign, saying there is no route to victory for a progressive candidate with multiple candidates in the field. #vanpoli
Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson is the 8th to exit the BC Conservative caucus
An update on this from @alexboyd.bsky.social and me: Further ties have emerged between the separatist Republican Party of Alberta and the top levels of the B.C. Conservative Party, deepening a political relationship that has raised eyebrows in the west. Story: www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
This B.C. party’s deepening ties to Alberta’s separatist movement raise eyebrows in the west
Jake Bregolisse is the second B.C. Conservative hire with links to the separatist Republican Party of Alberta, deepening controversial western ties.
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Emma McIntosh@emmamci.bsky.social · last mo.Latest w/ @alexboyd.bsky.social on the separatist Republican Party of Alberta: A Star analysis shows apparent irregularities in the party's 2025 donations - including four that appear to come from B.C. donors. And then it gets weirder. (gift link in next post) www.thestar.com/news/investi...
Alberta’s revised statement celebrating province’s birthday removes reference to Indigenous peoples www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @mattscace.bsky.social
Alberta’s revised statement celebrating province’s birthday removes reference to Indigenous peoples
Updated version was ‘issued in error’ and the original ‘stands,’ government spokesperson says
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UBC student and occasional politics reporter Hugh Chan takes a closer look at North Van's by election result #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
What a Liberal Win in North Vancouver Means for Federal Politics | The Tyee
North Vancouver—Capilano was one of three byelection wins for the Liberals as Trump’s trade war looms.
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Something something digital sovereignty www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Lake America replaces Lake Ontario on multiple Canadian websites after Google Maps update | CBC News
Some Canadian websites, including for the federal government, displayed maps with Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Sunday, a day after Google Maps announced the change to align with an executiv...
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another day, another leaked recording of BC Conservative funtimes this one is of a caucus meeting with Kerry-Lynne Findlay saying that if anyone stepped down to let her run in a byelection, she could “give them a role as a senior advisor” the party’s longest week continues!
Listening to Steve Bannon talk about how much he likes Vancouver is truly skin-crawling
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w agoWhite House official Peter Navarro agrees with Steve Bannon that Canada is now a "wholly owned subsidiary of the Chinese Communist Party" "Vancouver is now big Hong Kong," Navarro says
This woman swam through her own vomit to possibly break an ocean swim record What a badass! www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...
B.C. swimmer crosses the Strait of Georgia in under nine hours | CBC Radio
When it comes to crossing the Strait of Georgia, most people would choose to do so in a boat, a ship — any kind of a marine vessel, really. But not Melanie Buggey. She chose to swim.
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