Andrea Woo
@andreawoo.bsky.social
Vancouver “steam clock” critic, Globe and Mail journalist. Writes about health, health system pressures, drugs, social issues, politics, climate and all things British Columbia.
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Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince MBS when journo asks about murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince MBS when journo asks about murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
"You're mentioning somebody that was extremely controversial. A lot of ppl didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen."
Can’t even lie, after reading both Nuzzi and Lizza’s accounts I kinda wanna date a writer so we can flame out publicly with poorly written prose.
“His words deceived, a mirage of falsehoods and broken promises that evaporated with the approach of reality, and I, a woman parched…”
“His words deceived, a mirage of falsehoods and broken promises that evaporated with the approach of reality, and I, a woman parched…”
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Can’t even lie, after reading both Nuzzi and Lizza’s accounts I kinda wanna date a writer so we can flame out publicly with poorly written prose.
“His words deceived, a mirage of falsehoods and broken promises that evaporated with the approach of reality, and I, a woman parched…”
“His words deceived, a mirage of falsehoods and broken promises that evaporated with the approach of reality, and I, a woman parched…”
Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims and “knew about the girls,” according to newly released emails from congressional Democrats.
From @adrianmorrow.bsky.social:
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From @adrianmorrow.bsky.social:
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November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Jeffrey Epstein wrote that Donald Trump “spent hours at my house” with one of Epstein’s victims and “knew about the girls,” according to newly released emails from congressional Democrats.
From @adrianmorrow.bsky.social:
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From @adrianmorrow.bsky.social:
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Mamdani’s “turn the volume up” remark to Trump in his acceptance speech was a KRS-One reference, right?
November 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Mamdani’s “turn the volume up” remark to Trump in his acceptance speech was a KRS-One reference, right?
Watching Dr Maria Van Kerkhove from WHO present on pandemic and health security
“I am flabbergasted by the politicization of what happened and the extreme hate that we had seen, particularly as public health professionals. I think a lot of that was a reflection of fear, of needing someone to blame…”
“I am flabbergasted by the politicization of what happened and the extreme hate that we had seen, particularly as public health professionals. I think a lot of that was a reflection of fear, of needing someone to blame…”
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Watching Dr Maria Van Kerkhove from WHO present on pandemic and health security
“I am flabbergasted by the politicization of what happened and the extreme hate that we had seen, particularly as public health professionals. I think a lot of that was a reflection of fear, of needing someone to blame…”
“I am flabbergasted by the politicization of what happened and the extreme hate that we had seen, particularly as public health professionals. I think a lot of that was a reflection of fear, of needing someone to blame…”
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont on why he crossed floor to join Liberals: “It’s time to actually try to lead a country, to try to make it better, and not try to knock it down, not to continue to be negative.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont on why he crossed floor to join Liberals: “It’s time to actually try to lead a country, to try to make it better, and not try to knock it down, not to continue to be negative.”
At the Shark Club in Vancouver
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
At the Shark Club in Vancouver
“Bad dope” alerts sadly common these days, but service providers in Vancouver area report increase in ODs past couple weeks (even by today’s stabdards) due to presence of carfentanil
From today:
From today:
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
“Bad dope” alerts sadly common these days, but service providers in Vancouver area report increase in ODs past couple weeks (even by today’s stabdards) due to presence of carfentanil
From today:
From today:
Full house tonight at the City of Richmond’s info session on the recent Cowichan decision that established Aboriginal title over a parcel of land in SE of the city. Many residents angry they weren’t informed of the issue much earlier
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Full house tonight at the City of Richmond’s info session on the recent Cowichan decision that established Aboriginal title over a parcel of land in SE of the city. Many residents angry they weren’t informed of the issue much earlier
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over this Ontario government anti-tariff ad featuring late Republican president Ronald Reagan, Laura Stone reports
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October 24, 2025 at 3:55 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over this Ontario government anti-tariff ad featuring late Republican president Ronald Reagan, Laura Stone reports
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Supreme Court of Canada updates Santa-ish ceremonial robes
“The old red robes were never especially popular among the nine people who had to shoulder the garments. ‘Very, very, very heavy,’ said former justice Frank Iacobucci.”
From @ebner.bsky.social:
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“The old red robes were never especially popular among the nine people who had to shoulder the garments. ‘Very, very, very heavy,’ said former justice Frank Iacobucci.”
From @ebner.bsky.social:
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October 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Supreme Court of Canada updates Santa-ish ceremonial robes
“The old red robes were never especially popular among the nine people who had to shoulder the garments. ‘Very, very, very heavy,’ said former justice Frank Iacobucci.”
From @ebner.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
“The old red robes were never especially popular among the nine people who had to shoulder the garments. ‘Very, very, very heavy,’ said former justice Frank Iacobucci.”
From @ebner.bsky.social:
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New: Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of US-brokered peace plan, which means all hostages will be released soon and Israel will withdraw troops "to an agreed upon line."
October 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
New: Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have signed off on first phase of US-brokered peace plan, which means all hostages will be released soon and Israel will withdraw troops "to an agreed upon line."
Thomas Müller in a Terry Fox hoodie yesterday, during week of Marathon of Hope's 45th anniversary. Photos from @whitecapsfc.com IG
September 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Thomas Müller in a Terry Fox hoodie yesterday, during week of Marathon of Hope's 45th anniversary. Photos from @whitecapsfc.com IG
FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting in Utah
September 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting in Utah
Among first images from the scene, from Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press
September 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Among first images from the scene, from Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press
Latest BC Coroners Service data: at least 145 and 147 illicit drug deaths in May and June, respectively (about 5 deaths/day).
New data on occupation industry:
New data on occupation industry:
July 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Latest BC Coroners Service data: at least 145 and 147 illicit drug deaths in May and June, respectively (about 5 deaths/day).
New data on occupation industry:
New data on occupation industry:
Analyzing these Justin Trudeau Katy Perry concert videos
July 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Analyzing these Justin Trudeau Katy Perry concert videos
New: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September
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July 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will recognize the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly in September
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New: 2025 Greater Vancouver point-in-time homeless count finds 5,232 ppl experiencing homelessness across 16 municipalities, up 9% from 4,821 in 2023.
Prelim data report (PDF): tinyurl.com/mrn7sk3e
Prelim data report (PDF): tinyurl.com/mrn7sk3e
July 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New: 2025 Greater Vancouver point-in-time homeless count finds 5,232 ppl experiencing homelessness across 16 municipalities, up 9% from 4,821 in 2023.
Prelim data report (PDF): tinyurl.com/mrn7sk3e
Prelim data report (PDF): tinyurl.com/mrn7sk3e
B.C. tsunami advisory: First waves from mag 8.8 earthquake offshore SE Russia forecast to reach Langara Island at 10:05 pm, Tofino 11:30 pm, with max height less than 1 ft, per US Tsunami Warning System
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July 30, 2025 at 2:43 AM
B.C. tsunami advisory: First waves from mag 8.8 earthquake offshore SE Russia forecast to reach Langara Island at 10:05 pm, Tofino 11:30 pm, with max height less than 1 ft, per US Tsunami Warning System
www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunam...
www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/tsunam...
B.C. cabinet shuffle: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
July 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
B.C. cabinet shuffle: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
CBSA seizes 70 kg of cocaine from a truck that entered Canada at Osoyoos port of entry. Some might say drugs are pouring into the country from the U.S. 👀
July 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
CBSA seizes 70 kg of cocaine from a truck that entered Canada at Osoyoos port of entry. Some might say drugs are pouring into the country from the U.S. 👀