Shannon Waters
@sobittersosweet.bsky.social
Stubbornly sesquipedalian, just not at work
B.C. politics reporter with The Narwhal
She/her
Recent work: https://thenarwhal.ca/author/shannon-waters/
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B.C. politics reporter with The Narwhal
She/her
Recent work: https://thenarwhal.ca/author/shannon-waters/
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Hi, new followers 👋 Here's what you can expect from me:
- BC politics reporting with a focus on environment and climate action issues
- irreverent, critical commentary (sometimes 🌶️)
- journalism as a passion and public service
- West Coast, best coast vibes
- books 📚💙
AND, most importantly ...
- BC politics reporting with a focus on environment and climate action issues
- irreverent, critical commentary (sometimes 🌶️)
- journalism as a passion and public service
- West Coast, best coast vibes
- books 📚💙
AND, most importantly ...
Been a minute since I was this enchanted by a book this quickly, wow!
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Been a minute since I was this enchanted by a book this quickly, wow!
I wonder if CTV made an attempt to speak to the 16 year old this story is qbout
They quote her parents and David Eby and John Rustad but there's no mention of whether they tried to talk to her
They quote her parents and David Eby and John Rustad but there's no mention of whether they tried to talk to her
‘Desperate to save her’: B.C. parents push for change, want involuntary care for drug-addicted children
‘Desperate to save her’: B.C. parents push for change, want involuntary care for drug-addicted children
The parents of a Kamloops, B.C., teen who has overdosed four times in less than two months are desperate to get their daughter into treatment.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I wonder if CTV made an attempt to speak to the 16 year old this story is qbout
They quote her parents and David Eby and John Rustad but there's no mention of whether they tried to talk to her
They quote her parents and David Eby and John Rustad but there's no mention of whether they tried to talk to her
BC's democratic and electoral reform committee recommends requiring Elections BC to share voters' contact info (email, phone numbers) with political parties and candidates "under strict privacy guidelines"
To that I say: Ew 👎👎👎
I 1000% do not trust partisans with my personal contact info #bcpoli
To that I say: Ew 👎👎👎
I 1000% do not trust partisans with my personal contact info #bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
BC's democratic and electoral reform committee recommends requiring Elections BC to share voters' contact info (email, phone numbers) with political parties and candidates "under strict privacy guidelines"
To that I say: Ew 👎👎👎
I 1000% do not trust partisans with my personal contact info #bcpoli
To that I say: Ew 👎👎👎
I 1000% do not trust partisans with my personal contact info #bcpoli
Deleted previous post because division WAS called (looked like it was for another bill on the broadcast)
This passes first reading with 4 MLAs opposed (Warbus, Watt, Kooner, Chan)
With the fall session about to wrap and prorogation likely in the spring, it's unlikely the bill sees debate #bcpoli
This passes first reading with 4 MLAs opposed (Warbus, Watt, Kooner, Chan)
With the fall session about to wrap and prorogation likely in the spring, it's unlikely the bill sees debate #bcpoli
Another One BC bill introduced by Tara Armstrong today
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Deleted previous post because division WAS called (looked like it was for another bill on the broadcast)
This passes first reading with 4 MLAs opposed (Warbus, Watt, Kooner, Chan)
With the fall session about to wrap and prorogation likely in the spring, it's unlikely the bill sees debate #bcpoli
This passes first reading with 4 MLAs opposed (Warbus, Watt, Kooner, Chan)
With the fall session about to wrap and prorogation likely in the spring, it's unlikely the bill sees debate #bcpoli
Another firm no on Smith's pipeline dream 🤷♀️
November 26, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Another firm no on Smith's pipeline dream 🤷♀️
Another One BC bill introduced by Tara Armstrong today
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Another One BC bill introduced by Tara Armstrong today
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
It would bar the province from purchasing goods or services from Chinese government controlled entities when alternative options exist. It would also require the government to publicly report on extent of its procurement from China #bcpolii
Reposted by Shannon Waters
As I said, to the north coast, nothing has changed on the pipeline. Smith is going to have some work to do if she is going to change hearts and minds.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As I said, to the north coast, nothing has changed on the pipeline. Smith is going to have some work to do if she is going to change hearts and minds.
Here's Merran Smith's response to my question:
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
Back in 2018, the BC government launched CleanBC, billing it as a "world-lleading climate plan"
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Here's Merran Smith's response to my question:
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
"It's 2025, and many other jurisdictions are doing the same, or even more than we are doing at this point ... I would say BC has a suite of policies that are good, they're good, and in order to be a leader, we need to do more." #bcpoli
Back in 2018, the BC government launched CleanBC, billing it as a "world-lleading climate plan"
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Back in 2018, the BC government launched CleanBC, billing it as a "world-lleading climate plan"
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
Awards were won
Today, I asked the leads of the CleanBC review if BC still has a world-lleading climate plan
The answer, essentially, was no
Full quote coming soon #bcpoli
There's a chapter in the review titled, Squaring the circle of LNG expansion with climate security and economic diversification
It notes BC has nowhere near the electricity supply needed to electrify LNG production #bcpoli
It notes BC has nowhere near the electricity supply needed to electrify LNG production #bcpoli
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There's a chapter in the review titled, Squaring the circle of LNG expansion with climate security and economic diversification
It notes BC has nowhere near the electricity supply needed to electrify LNG production #bcpoli
It notes BC has nowhere near the electricity supply needed to electrify LNG production #bcpoli
The "every tool in the toolbox" refrain is back 👀
CFN Denounces Rumoured Alberta – Ottawa Pipeline MOU: Any Tanker Ban Carve-out Would Require Indigenous Consent
Coastal First Nations remain committed to keeping oil tankers out of coastal waters across Haida Gwaii and BC’s North Coast.
coastalfirstnations.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The "every tool in the toolbox" refrain is back 👀
Sure do love going to a policy-heavy press conference with no access to the documents being discussed
Makes for the most incisive questions 🤦♀️
#bcpoli
Makes for the most incisive questions 🤦♀️
#bcpoli
The CleanBC review will be out tomorrow morning
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Hold for Minister Dix Announcement
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Sure do love going to a policy-heavy press conference with no access to the documents being discussed
Makes for the most incisive questions 🤦♀️
#bcpoli
Makes for the most incisive questions 🤦♀️
#bcpoli
The CleanBC review will be out tomorrow morning
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Hold for Minister Dix Announcement
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The CleanBC review will be out tomorrow morning
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Energy Minister Adrian Dix is holding a 9am press conference with Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote and review co-leads Merran Smith and Dan Woynillowicz #bcpoli
It will be live streamed: www.youtube.com/live/Bc6-yKH...
Iiiiinteresting!
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
One BC's Dallas Brodie has another bill, this one would ban the flying of any flags on public property except the official national, provincial and municipal flags
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Iiiiinteresting!
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
Some members of the Conservative caucus vote in favour of the bill, along with both One BC MLAs and Independent Jordan Kealy
NDP and Greens vote against, as does Conservative leader John Rustad and several members of his caucus, plus Independents Amelia Boultbee and Elenore Sturko
One BC's Dallas Brodie has another bill, this one would ban the flying of any flags on public property except the official national, provincial and municipal flags
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
One BC's Dallas Brodie has another bill, this one would ban the flying of any flags on public property except the official national, provincial and municipal flags
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
She mentions Palestinian and transgender flags as examples her bill would ban
Division called #bcpoli
Someone hit and killed a deer on Bay St., right around Rock Bay 😞
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Someone hit and killed a deer on Bay St., right around Rock Bay 😞
Most questions from press gallery reporters following this announcement are about the looming MOU between Alberta and the federal government on a new pipeline
Eby's rhetoric remains consistent, he reiterates how weird it is that BC has been pretty much shut out of the discussion #bcpoli
Eby's rhetoric remains consistent, he reiterates how weird it is that BC has been pretty much shut out of the discussion #bcpoli
They're making changes to the Mental Health Act, Sec 31, subsection 1
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
The premier and the health minister have a press conference at noon to talk about "strengthening access to involuntary care" 😐
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Most questions from press gallery reporters following this announcement are about the looming MOU between Alberta and the federal government on a new pipeline
Eby's rhetoric remains consistent, he reiterates how weird it is that BC has been pretty much shut out of the discussion #bcpoli
Eby's rhetoric remains consistent, he reiterates how weird it is that BC has been pretty much shut out of the discussion #bcpoli
Asked for details, Eby describes current language in Sec 31 regarding deemed consent - the primary issue raised in the lawsuit - as "archaic"
Deemed consent has caused confusion, Eby says, because consent often isn't involved
The province still believes the challenge should be heard #bcpoli
Deemed consent has caused confusion, Eby says, because consent often isn't involved
The province still believes the challenge should be heard #bcpoli
He acknowledges the ongoing legal challenge against the MHA but says the amendments do not directly address that case #bcpoli
Critically Important Charter Challenge on BC's Mental Health Act Underway Today - CMHA British Columbia
Vancouver, BC – (May 29, 2025): Today, after almost a decade since the Council of Canadians with Disabilities filed their Charter challenge, the BC Supreme Court will finally begin proceedings to cons...
bc.cmha.ca
November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Asked for details, Eby describes current language in Sec 31 regarding deemed consent - the primary issue raised in the lawsuit - as "archaic"
Deemed consent has caused confusion, Eby says, because consent often isn't involved
The province still believes the challenge should be heard #bcpoli
Deemed consent has caused confusion, Eby says, because consent often isn't involved
The province still believes the challenge should be heard #bcpoli
They're making changes to the Mental Health Act, Sec 31, subsection 1
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
The premier and the health minister have a press conference at noon to talk about "strengthening access to involuntary care" 😐
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
They're making changes to the Mental Health Act, Sec 31, subsection 1
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care
Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli
The premier and the health minister have a press conference at noon to talk about "strengthening access to involuntary care" 😐
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The premier and the health minister have a press conference at noon to talk about "strengthening access to involuntary care" 😐
We finally started watching Peacemaker and I cajoled bf into attempting the intro dance
He did
The cats fled in terror
I cackled
He did
The cats fled in terror
I cackled
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
We finally started watching Peacemaker and I cajoled bf into attempting the intro dance
He did
The cats fled in terror
I cackled
He did
The cats fled in terror
I cackled
The scale of power demand for projects on the North Coast is mindboggling
Just three could use +1,100 megawatts. That's almost all of Site C's capacity
Ksi Lisims = 600 MW
Cedar LNG = 214 MW
Galore Creek mine = 307 MW
Today, the largest electricity use in BC is Highland Valley copper at 130 MW
Just three could use +1,100 megawatts. That's almost all of Site C's capacity
Ksi Lisims = 600 MW
Cedar LNG = 214 MW
Galore Creek mine = 307 MW
Today, the largest electricity use in BC is Highland Valley copper at 130 MW
Two of northwestern B.C.'s biggest economic projects just got added to Carney's fast-tracked list. But details on their impacts and operations are limited, as @sobittersosweet.bsky.social reports. thenarwhal.ca/north-coast-...
B.C.’s North Coast transmission line: big claims, few details | The Narwhal
B.C. says the North Coast transmission line would create 10,000 jobs and billions in economic activity, but hasn’t shown its work
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The scale of power demand for projects on the North Coast is mindboggling
Just three could use +1,100 megawatts. That's almost all of Site C's capacity
Ksi Lisims = 600 MW
Cedar LNG = 214 MW
Galore Creek mine = 307 MW
Today, the largest electricity use in BC is Highland Valley copper at 130 MW
Just three could use +1,100 megawatts. That's almost all of Site C's capacity
Ksi Lisims = 600 MW
Cedar LNG = 214 MW
Galore Creek mine = 307 MW
Today, the largest electricity use in BC is Highland Valley copper at 130 MW
If you've got questions about federal fast-tracking and what the Major Projects Office actually does, The Narwhal is hosting a webinar Dec. 2 to break it all down!
We're taking questions in advance and yes, there will be a link to watch the webinar later 😉
We're taking questions in advance and yes, there will be a link to watch the webinar later 😉
Join us for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects. Get the details on that, plus more fresh reporting from The Narwhal, in our latest newsletter: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-r...
RSVP: Unpacking Carney’s major projects push | The Narwhal
Join The Narwhal for a free Zoom event on Dec. 2 to unpack the process, politics and potential impacts of Canada’s push to build major projects
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you've got questions about federal fast-tracking and what the Major Projects Office actually does, The Narwhal is hosting a webinar Dec. 2 to break it all down!
We're taking questions in advance and yes, there will be a link to watch the webinar later 😉
We're taking questions in advance and yes, there will be a link to watch the webinar later 😉
Reposted by Shannon Waters
Major projects, major problems: anger at Carney’s unclear plans is the real shared national interest, @drewanderson.bsky.social writes:
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipe...
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipe...
The real major project is politics, not pipelines | The Narwhal
Carney’s major projects push has angered many in Alberta over perceived lack of support for a pipeline project that doesn’t exist
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Major projects, major problems: anger at Carney’s unclear plans is the real shared national interest, @drewanderson.bsky.social writes:
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipe...
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-pipe...
Live TV is less intimidating for me than filming video, something I haven't done since J-school 🫠
Deeply appreciated the help from my editor for this and our video producer putting it all together!
TL;DR Clearcutting remains a major part of BC's forestry industry. We just use "reserves" now 👇
Deeply appreciated the help from my editor for this and our video producer putting it all together!
TL;DR Clearcutting remains a major part of BC's forestry industry. We just use "reserves" now 👇
B.C. says 1950s-style clear-cut logging isn’t happening anymore. Is that true? @sobittersosweet.bsky.social explains #clearcutlogging
November 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Live TV is less intimidating for me than filming video, something I haven't done since J-school 🫠
Deeply appreciated the help from my editor for this and our video producer putting it all together!
TL;DR Clearcutting remains a major part of BC's forestry industry. We just use "reserves" now 👇
Deeply appreciated the help from my editor for this and our video producer putting it all together!
TL;DR Clearcutting remains a major part of BC's forestry industry. We just use "reserves" now 👇