Gerry Taft ( author The Safe Word Is PINEAPPLE!)

My deep condolences to his family. John Horgan served this Province with class and integrity. Wisdom, balance, and humour summarize my experiences dealing and interacting with him. You set the bar high. Rest easy.

A great keynote speech at #ubcm2024. @strombo George Stroumboulopoulos touched on polarization (& number of other topics). He was very sincere in person, I was able to speak with him about my experience and book (The Safe Word Is PINEAPPLE!) #bcpoli

Available at: thesafewordispineapple.com amazon.ca/Safe-Word-PINE… books.friesenpress.com/store/title/11…!

The same city. The same hotel. The same conference. But I am not the same person. Almost one year ago since my meltdown, I'm back in Vancouver at #ubcm #ubcm2024 I have learned so much, I have grown so much. And I have stories to tell! E-book is launching NOW! #bcpoli

Book is launching soon, pre-orders are available NOW! thesafewordispineapple.com

I haven't been using the X platform for a long time, but here goes to trying it again. Last fall I went through a pretty dramatic emotional/mental breakdown. It was scary, but I learned so much. I wrote book about the experience and about my learnings! More info in the comments

@ChrisWalkerCBC @WabKinew @kgretsinger Amazing! Weird patterns

Years ago, I was in a CBC skills class with @WabKinew. Afterwards, I shared a cab to the airport with our trainer @kgretsinger. “Keep an eye on Wab,” she said. “He’ll do big things.”

@smallfry1971 @arjunsingh Yes. I would suggest even alcohol even more. But having drinking lunches is probably going a bit too far. But I guarantee there are drinking lunches in the private sector, and the individuals aren't paying for the drinks or the lunch.

@arjunsingh Free food = relationship building?

It is common practice and a good practice for councils, boards, committees,etc to eat a catered lunch or dinner when meeting over these times of the day. Good practice mostly because it helps build relationships that allow for more effective work. #Kamloops

@emcsheff Surprised at all the Meta loving and general government/general media comments. You trust social media companies controlling what you see and engage with, and they are unwilling to pay a tiny bit for the legitimate news and information in your community, you region, your country

This is NOT a good time for #Meta to be banning news for Canadians on Facebook. It pains me as a journalist to be delivering critical public safety information on Twitter alone. globalnews.ca/news/9905087/b… #BCWildfire

@mhdksafa @moberlyhigh So instead younger people andfidt time buyers should pay more property taxes?

Who agrees with ending property tax at the age of 65 so that Seniors can finally stop being pushed out of their homes

@Captaincoby00 @WesternStd @TheoFleury14 Serious question is @TheoFleury14 a satire account? I can't tell...

@WesternStd Did anyone let @TheoFleury14 know? This could be huge.

BREAKING | Great Reset will take place Tuesday: WEF President Rolling lockdowns will start in Australia and proceed by time zone.

@SheerJenius @pw3n Haha- it really doesn't matter- but it brought back some funny memories from early high school!

this is a spectacularly silly question but what’s the marker of retail/commercial prestige for a small town that is higher than a tim hortons but lower than a boston pizza

@arjunsingh It's a hard and painful to analyze defeat, and it takes a very brave person to look at the factors and realities, those within and not within the candidates control. The willingness to take an honest look, and to not avoid the topic at all cost, shows incredible character.

Two months ago, I was not successful in a bid to be elected Mayor of my incredible community, Kamloops. It's always good to derive learnings from experiences that don't go the way you hoped. Here are some of my thoughts: yourkamloops.com/2022/12/though…

It's been a long time since I have seen a concert or @classified Great sold out show in Cranbrook! #retrospectedtour

@richardzussman A) He is comedian, it is satire. But unfortunately could easily be not be, that is scary. B) My bro Lenny would probably win @LeonardKrog

Things are totally normal in Nanaimo where a person not on the ballot is challenging the incumbent mayor to a fight to the death for the city's top job. #bcpoli

@GaryMacIsaac @BCFerrys I thought this was you; but either way- it's amazing being on land.

Kudos to the sarcastic BC Ferries announcer who just advised that “we have a symphony of F150 car alarms going off” this morning.

@GaryMacIsaac Those are smart people!

By my count, there are 16 municipalities where former mayors are now running for a councillor seat in BC civic elections on October 15th.

@FHSresort #businessdescion doesn't seem right, reconsider #fairmonthotsprings? What is the staffing requirement? You operate a public service, important tourist/recreational/cultural attraction for our region- and charge high fees for access- but to restrict public & First Nations access?

Please note that effective September 1, 2022 our pools are no longer open for public access. Access is now available for resort guests + members only. We regret any inconvenience and/or disappointment this circumstance may cause. Memberships are available thru our website. 1/6

#businessdescion doesn't seem right, reconsider #fairmonthotsprings? What is the staffing requirement? You operate a public service, important tourist/recreational/cultural attraction for our region- and charge high fees for access- but to restrict public & First Nations access?