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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 1h

Full disclosure: that was in 1998 so the internet has obviously changed what's knowable, but it'd still be intimidating to a lot of kids from families where university education -- and English in the home -- aren't the norm

Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 1h

Part of my concern is even knowing what's possible
When I was 17 applying to uni, I was stressed about how far my scholarships/student loan would go
Neither of my parents were uni grads and I didn't have anyone to talk to about it and I worry some smart kids won't think it's an option for them

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 2h

Funny you bring that up, because that was my second question to the premier
He said there are already some support programs in place but that generally doctors make a lot of money so they should be the ones investing in their futures
Easy to say when you can get a loan, harder when you can't!

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 3h

It’s rare for governments to establish mew medical schools because they’re so expensive

So what will British Columbians get for this massive investment?

Priority for local students and a new primary care clinic, for starters
More here:

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

B.C. students and a new clinic: What SFU’s incoming medical school means for you

B.C. Premier David Eby was in Surrey Tuesday to announce applications for SFU’s medical school are now open, but the biggest news for the general public hasn’t garnered the biggest headlines.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 7h

BC is in Canada

Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 23h

This is a great tip! I found mine through my text messages and was able to book in moments

Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 1d

FYI for BC residents, if you want a COVID booster/flu shot, I was able to search in my emails for a previous "Book your next vaccine appointment" from a previous year and click on the link and it just let me schedule my covid vaccine.

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 1d

This is the last story I did updating the status last year with some background 2/

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Province adds $34M to SFU medical school still on track for 2026 launch

Simon Fraser University continues to make steady progress in clearing regulatory and planning hurdles toward launching its medical school, confirming its first dean and securing an additional $34 mill...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social says applications are now open for BC’s new medical school with classes starting in August
He’s also announced the permanent school will begin construction next year across from the interim building 1/

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 3d

Jon is charmingly confused but eager to learn and I’m here for it

Probably my favourite episode of the very excellent Weekly Show pod

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart @weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 6d

Jon and the Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton discuss the need for guardrails and the corrupting influence of money on the technology’s future.

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 7d

It's only $600 but Elections BC is enforcing the letter of the law against the province's most prominent billionaire

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

B.C. billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 over election signs

Billionaire Chip Wilson has been fined by B.C.’s elections watchdog over three signs he put up outside of his mansion last year, including one in which he called Premier David Eby and the NDP “communi...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 8d

It’s only 130 acres, Justin, very easy to miss

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 10d

Let’s just agree right now never to normalize the term “AI actor” and call them what they are

An animated character

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 12d

Yikes

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 14d

After a (much-needed!) vacation, I'm back to work/socials and wanted to highlight some tremendous reporting done by one of my colleagues while I was gone

Regan Hasegawa did a deep dive on policing, use of force, training after the fatal shooting of an autistic teen
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/lo...

CTV News Vancouver: Lost in Translation

www.ctvnews.ca

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 19d

This is both sad and shocking news
He was such a thoughtful, principled, and adventurous soul

My condolences to his friends, colleagues, and loved ones

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 28d

But where did you get that beautiful book??

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 14

Tremendous journalism by Amanda

So many eyebrow-raising details here that the public should be aware of, including the RCMP’s alleged stonewalling of government lawyers and the linguistic loopholes reporters battle when dealing with BC’s FOI offices (which I can attest to)

Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · Sep 9

In February last year, BC’s Ministry of Forests wrote a letter telling CN rail it believed the company played a role in the fire that destroyed Lytton. It intended to seek costs.

Six weeks later, it reversed course and closed its file.

My latest for @thetyee.ca. thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

Forestry Officials Tied CN Rail to Lytton Fire, Then Backed Off | The Tyee

The ministry took steps to recoup costs from the railway company before changing its mind on the cause.

thetyee.ca

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 11

Oh no! I’m so sorry, Simon, this is terrible

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 10

Very impressed with Zero Day on Netflix

Took some twists I wasn’t expecting and the acting was terrific

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 5

It must be the state of the world we’re in, but the “free photoshop help” groups on FB have legit restored some of my faith in humanity

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 3

*unhinged cackling*

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 3

Totally your fault

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 2

No recipe, just whatever I felt like throwing in!
Olive oil, garlic, shallot, red pepper, fennel bulb sauteed till soft, then tomato paste, cherry tomatoes and some water, left to simmer for 45 minutes until jammy
Tuck in the seasoned halibut and in the oven with the lid on for 12 mins @ 425

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 2

What a great article, really summarizes things well

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · Sep 2

I never know what to do with cheeks. How do you cook them?

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