Jen St. Denis
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Vancouver, B.C. journalist covering politics and housing for TheTyee.ca
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Email: jstdenis at thetyee dot ca
Thanks Patricia, we’ll consider this if we do future coverage
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Thanks Patricia, we’ll consider this if we do future coverage
You might enjoy James Lloyd’s local politics comics www.instagram.com/jameslloydin...
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The first story: did you know it's really difficult to get a wheelchair repaired in B.C.? This is leading to long, long delays that leave people housebound. thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Why Is It So Hard to Fix a Wheelchair in BC? | The Tyee
Disabled people say companies are struggling to service their equipment, which can trap them in bed or at home.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The first story: did you know it's really difficult to get a wheelchair repaired in B.C.? This is leading to long, long delays that leave people housebound. thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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The CBC B.C. town hall, Extortion: Communities in Fear, is underway now in Surrey — follow along on the live page and watch the live stream:
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November 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The CBC B.C. town hall, Extortion: Communities in Fear, is underway now in Surrey — follow along on the live page and watch the live stream:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A speaker in opposition to the budget says she found it disturbing to see up to 6 police officers surrounding one homeless man at a grocery store.
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A speaker in opposition to the budget says she found it disturbing to see up to 6 police officers surrounding one homeless man at a grocery store.
We've had three speakers in a row who are opposed to logging (tree removal) in Stanley Park (due to looper moth infestation I believe?) and say they want more scrutiny on park board budget
November 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We've had three speakers in a row who are opposed to logging (tree removal) in Stanley Park (due to looper moth infestation I believe?) and say they want more scrutiny on park board budget
She drew the line at outright prohibition
November 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
She drew the line at outright prohibition
Celena Benndorf supports the 0% property tax increase, but wants the city to try to make alcohol more expensive/harder to get to reduce policing costs.
November 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Celena Benndorf supports the 0% property tax increase, but wants the city to try to make alcohol more expensive/harder to get to reduce policing costs.
This speaker is also annoyed that COPE "flooded" the speakers' list. Coun. Kirby Yung asks her to focus her comments on the budget.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This speaker is also annoyed that COPE "flooded" the speakers' list. Coun. Kirby Yung asks her to focus her comments on the budget.
A speaker in support says she believes she's in the majority - people just don't have time to call in.
She says she's reassured by the promise there will be no cuts to core services. Also thinks the English-language survey doesn't represent the city.
She says she's reassured by the promise there will be no cuts to core services. Also thinks the English-language survey doesn't represent the city.
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A speaker in support says she believes she's in the majority - people just don't have time to call in.
She says she's reassured by the promise there will be no cuts to core services. Also thinks the English-language survey doesn't represent the city.
She says she's reassured by the promise there will be no cuts to core services. Also thinks the English-language survey doesn't represent the city.
So I have this on in the background as I have other tasks to complete today. However, most speakers continue to be opposed. Around half of the speakers are not in attendance.
November 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
So I have this on in the background as I have other tasks to complete today. However, most speakers continue to be opposed. Around half of the speakers are not in attendance.
Mona Sun supports the budget, the zero per cent property tax increase will help with affordability in the city. Government should find ways to operate more efficiently before asking for more taxes.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Mona Sun supports the budget, the zero per cent property tax increase will help with affordability in the city. Government should find ways to operate more efficiently before asking for more taxes.
Akshay Balakrishnan: Scrap the budget, try it again from the perspective of someone who actually wants to live here.
Shengli Ling, real estate developer: supports the budget, especially 0% property tax increase. This will help his business find stability, especially in the early stage of projects
Shengli Ling, real estate developer: supports the budget, especially 0% property tax increase. This will help his business find stability, especially in the early stage of projects
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Akshay Balakrishnan: Scrap the budget, try it again from the perspective of someone who actually wants to live here.
Shengli Ling, real estate developer: supports the budget, especially 0% property tax increase. This will help his business find stability, especially in the early stage of projects
Shengli Ling, real estate developer: supports the budget, especially 0% property tax increase. This will help his business find stability, especially in the early stage of projects
The 10 p.m. end time change can be credited to former Coun. Melissa De Genova - I believe she pushed for this after she had her daughter.
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The 10 p.m. end time change can be credited to former Coun. Melissa De Genova - I believe she pushed for this after she had her daughter.