George Leon

On the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People, we honour the survivors, those taken, and everyone whose life has been changed by the MMIWG2S+ crisis in Canada. To ensure The National Family and Survivors Circle has the tools to build a safer, more equitable society, today, we are providing the NFSC with $2.6 million in funding over three years.

ANOTHER political PUNT downfield. Utter mismanagement sitkamedia.ca/replacing-kits…

@jodyvance @JetSetToOnSet @ParkBoard @CityofVancouver @Dave_Eby Just do the work needed to open the pool. Scare tactics indeed. This is so embarrassing and disgusting

@JetSetToOnSet Scare tactics from those at @ParkBoard @CityofVancouver - it is a ridiculous number, tossed out as a reason to close the pool. All of those allowing our community amenities ROT, in the name of political power, should be excused from their role. It’s time for @Dave_Eby to step in

$300M?! Let’s see the estimate! @jodyvance thoughts? 🙈😏

You didn’t see the fricking plume of water there?!?!

I’ll explain it again… Trump has been a Kremlin asset for many years. He wasn’t compromised over “Miss Russia” contestants, but over something far more serious — something that in many U.S. states could lead straight to the electric chair. Yesterday, the CIA released a report stating that Russia helped him win his first election. Remember when things got heated and the Kremlin urgently recalled its ambassador, fearing arrest? That’s why. For the second election, far more resources were deployed. Musk, already prepared, was pushed to buy Twitter and indirectly acquire a number of media outlets using Russian money. The financial trails allegedly run through Kuwait, which has long-standing ties to money laundering connected to Gazprom. Russia is said to have provided Trump’s campaign with extensive tools and strategies for campaigning and influencing the vote. Back in 2018, Russia decided to make broader use of Trump’s presidential powers and move toward a global redistribution of influence. At the Helsinki summit, Putin reportedly proposed that the U.S. allow the restoration of a “greater Russia” as a counterweight to China. The U.S., according to this version, agreed. It is even suggested that Trump was pressured into signing a document placing Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and Armenia within Russia’s sphere of influence, while Sweden and Finland would join NATO, Russia would leave Syria, and the U.S. would withdraw from Afghanistan. This, it is argued, explains why Trump looked pale after the meeting — as if he had just realized the scale of what had happened. After returning to the U.S., discussions among top officials from both parties allegedly concluded that such an arrangement aligned with American interests and should be upheld — likened by some to a modern version of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact. Following the change of administration, at the Geneva meeting in June 2021, President Biden is said to have reaffirmed certain commitments, while insisting on a peaceful path to territorial changes. From there, events accelerated: the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan in August, and preparations began to shape public opinion in northern Europe toward NATO membership. Russia’s expectations that Zelensky’s rise to power would quickly resolve the “Ukrainian question” did not materialize. As he grew more assertive, it became clear to Moscow that a rapid outcome would only be possible through military means. According to this narrative, Democrats did not anticipate the level of Ukrainian resistance and could not risk being seen as complicit in another genocide. They delayed, assessed risks, and sought to stabilize the situation. Their concern was not only nuclear escalation, but also the potential exposure of alleged agreements. Putin’s repeated claims of being “deceived” increased pressure, and in this interpretation, contributed to internal political shifts in Washington. Trump, it is argued, understands the leverage the Kremlin holds over him and cannot escape it. He will do everything possible to shape a deal acceptable to Moscow. Hopes that he might reverse course are seen as unrealistic. From this perspective, Europe is beginning to grasp the risks of Ukraine’s potential fall and may be forced to take on a leading role in defending the democratic world. This is portrayed not as optional, but necessary — otherwise Europe itself could be torn apart from multiple directions. And as for Ukraine — the belief remains: it will endure and defend its independence.

@jodyvance @ParkBoard @Dave_Eby @KenSimCity It’s embarrassing that the premier pool at a famous beach is still closed. We should be better. Repairs should have been done by now

Nothing says “World Class City”quite like “we can’t even get the pool open“. @ParkBoard @Dave_Eby @KenSimCity #FREEKITSPOOL

Thank you for marking the Battle of the Atlantic with us. Canadians across the country honoured the sailors, aviators, and merchant mariners who kept the North Atlantic lifeline open in WWII. ⚓️🇨🇦 #CanadaRemembers

Aujourd’hui, les Canadiens de partout en Amérique du Nord célèbrent le 81e anniversaire de la fin de la bataille de l’Atlantique, la plus longue campagne continue de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. canada.ca/fr/ministere-d…

On the first Sunday in May, Canadians pause to remember. Today, we honour the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy, the aircrew of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the merchant mariners of the Merchant Navy who served in the Battle of the Atlantic.

Felicitations @CanadiensMTL!!!! Gritty, 7-game winners. Superbe! On to Buffalo!

Today we remember the longest continuous battle of the Second World War. The courage of those who served in the Battle of the Atlantic helped secure vital supply routes and ultimately victory. We honour their sacrifice. To learn more, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=aIo9pW… #CanadaRemembers #WeWillRememberThem

Joint statement from Ministers of National Defence and Veterans Affairs in commemoration of 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic: canada.ca/en/department-…

The longest continuous campaign of WW2… the BofA was an all-out effort by the navy, merchant marine, and industry. It was a multinational success that literally changed the tide of the war. Lessons of our past are ever-present. We are grateful for the sacrifices of who gave us what often take for granted today. 🫡

@jodyvance @CityofPoCo @ParkBoard @CityofVancouver @Dave_Eby @KenSimCity Outdoor pools are open. Water parks are working. Rec centres are being used and the indoor pools are also open. Amazing!

How on EARTH can @CityofPoCo pull this off WITHOUT a @ParkBoard ?!?! Wait. Wait!!!! Why can’t @CityofVancouver do this?? @Dave_Eby @KenSimCity

For over 2,000 days in WWII, Canadians defended the North Atlantic. 🌊🇨🇦 More than 4,600 sailors, merchant mariners, and aviators lost their lives protecting vital supply routes.

@DavidGogoBlues @CanadiensMTL After game 6 this is a must. #GoHabsGo

Game 7. Stanley Cup Playoffs. Must remain calm… #GoHabsGo @CanadiensMTL

@CHEK_News Nothing else in the world today? Just another weak rant from the loser PP

Prime Minister Mark Carney should spell out to Canadians what leverage the country has over the United States in coming trade negotiations, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asserted on Sunday. cheknews.ca/poilievre-carn…

Journalism empowers us with the truth and protects our democracy. In a world where it’s increasingly under threat, Canada continues to support a free and open press — and we are stronger for it. #WorldPressFreedomDay

@sarahkirby_yung Great to see the community come together to clean up the streets

Huge shoutout to Vancouver Chinatown BIA for organizing another fantastic Chinatown Neighbourhood Cleanup. We kicked it off with hundreds of volunteers at Chinatown Plaza before everyone hit the streets to bring some love and TLC to our beloved Chinatown. A terrific morning.

@DavidGrebstad @ga_richardson Remember the sacrifices of those in the Battle of the Atlantic including the merchant ships and crews protected by the Navy

On this Battle of the Atlantic Sunday, take a moment to remember the sailors of the Royal Canadian Navy who served in the Battle of the Atlantic. Through courage, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment, they kept the lifeline of the Atlantic open and helped secure victory. We remember them. 🇨🇦  (Rowley Murphy, Convoy in Rough Weather)