David P. Ball 🦔

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I spoke with flight attendants about their (complicated) feelings on the tentative agreement, after their defied back-to-work orders My latest for @AJEnglish aljazeera.com/economy/2025/9…

“This decision strengthens property rights by recognizing it has a deeper time frame in Canada, that pre-exists the country’s creation": Indigenous law expert John Borrows But it sparked controversy among settlers, governments … and 2 other First Nations indiginews.com/news/quwutsun-…

I’m so proud to launch Debrief Communications — a journalist-owned collective I’m co-founding with @brish_ti & @dustbobgod Follow us on Bluesky, check our site (debriefcomms.ca) or email us (info@debriefcomms.ca)!

CDC erased much of its adult immunization guidance & its survey of secondary students on mental health, violence & substance abuse "People will get sick … where you cannot lose a day to treat, babies will die”—head of National Coalition of STD Directors cbsnews.com/amp/news/cdc-s…

Powerful “child welfare” story on a mom’s legal battle that @briellemimi has followed for years. In @IndigiNewsMedia indiginews.com/news/in-the-pr…

Today, IndigiNews and the Narwhal co-published a piece entirely in nêhiyawêwin. Working on this beautiful collaboration has been a highlight of the last few months (and ever!) and I'm so excited for others to experience it. indiginews.com/features/e-pim…

🧵: The Tyee rejects the claim our reporting was "misleading and factually inaccurate," a false allegation that has resulted in online abuse and threats based on the Vancouver Police Department's defamatory attack. (1/4)

The Honourable Murray Sinclair always walked into dark places with a flashlight so that we can safely follow. A beam of light that cut through injustice and shows the way to hope.Sending prayers and gratitude to his loving family🧡

It took me a few days to mull David Beers’ incredibly heart-wrenching obituary of Monte Paulson & his unbelievable legacy Monte left @TheTyee just before I started writing there…but often mentored/encouraged me as I took on his housing beat. A kindred spirit in our craft. RIP😪

There are two types of pumpkin carvers in this world…

Josseli Barnica was just 28 The health company that denied her urgent care says it was “in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” propublica.org/article/jossel…

Go @CathyBrowne not surprised coz it’s so deserved. You’re such a treasure friend!

“British Columbians don’t know who will govern them for the next four years. But we should recognize this was a bad election for the province.” thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/1…

From the president of the Conservative Party of BC 👇 #bcpoli #bcelxn

Millions of bison once roamed the grasslands, until colonialism nearly wiped them out — now, people are restoring balance to their homelands indiginews.com/features/trave… This story is a collaboration between IndigiNews and @thenarwhalca Story by @kaylabythesea

By the Numbers: What are the chances B.C.'s election results could change after the final count? chadskelton.com/2024/10/by-num… #bcpoli @vb_jens @richardzussman @katiederosayyj @VaughnPalmer @RobShaw_BC @keithbaldrey

@BCCSU @IndigiNewsMedia @aaron_hemens As always, story tips/scoops are always welcome At some point in coming months I’ll be announcing an exciting new investigative project … stay tuned more TK! For now reach me by email or my website: davidpball.com/contact -30-

@BCCSU @IndigiNewsMedia @aaron_hemens And I’m happy to discuss any freelance assignments (reporting, photos or editing)!! Reach me at david@davidpball.net This is my first such assignment in 3 years — on my former Tyee labour beat I covered a decade ago before moving to TorStar, AFP & CBC thetyee.ca/News/2024/10/1…

§ I’ve embarked on the next section of my journalism career, after 3 years at CBC I’ll miss working daily with my public broadcaster colleagues — some of the hardest-working, ethically thoughtful & supportive coworkers I’ve had