John Bollwitt
@johnbollwitt.com
Blogger, podcaster, photographer, coder, urbanism fan, Linux practitioner, open source enthusiast, futbol enjoyer, co-founder of sixty4media, husband to @Miss604.com, full-time broadcast engineer, Iowa born & raised, Canadian immigrant
Were they playing fast tempos with odd time signatures?
The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose with their own surprise cultural exchange in a surprise jam session drumming to K-pop hits.
Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit
The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose with their own surprise cultural exchange in a surprise jam session drumming to K-pop hits.
bit.ly
January 14, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Were they playing fast tempos with odd time signatures?
Just caught that opensource streaming server #Icecast 2.5 for #linux and windows has been officially released. icecast.org/news/icecast...
First upgrade since 2.4.4 in 2018 with new features. Haven't got into it yet but lots of curious bits mentioned here: icecast.org/news/icecast...
First upgrade since 2.4.4 in 2018 with new features. Haven't got into it yet but lots of curious bits mentioned here: icecast.org/news/icecast...
Icecast Release 2.5.0 — Icecast
icecast.org
January 13, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Just caught that opensource streaming server #Icecast 2.5 for #linux and windows has been officially released. icecast.org/news/icecast...
First upgrade since 2.4.4 in 2018 with new features. Haven't got into it yet but lots of curious bits mentioned here: icecast.org/news/icecast...
First upgrade since 2.4.4 in 2018 with new features. Haven't got into it yet but lots of curious bits mentioned here: icecast.org/news/icecast...
Happy Birthday, @Miss604!
See you in the car!
See you in the car!
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Happy Birthday, @Miss604!
See you in the car!
See you in the car!
Björk is having a little moment, due to the whole Greenland-blah-blah-blah thing, but in case you’re unfamiliar, here’s the song that caught me in the 90s and has taken us on a ride ever since.
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg
björk : human behaviour (HD)
YouTube video by björk
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Björk is having a little moment, due to the whole Greenland-blah-blah-blah thing, but in case you’re unfamiliar, here’s the song that caught me in the 90s and has taken us on a ride ever since.
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg
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Order of Canada appointee Nardwuar shares his North Shore origin story
Order of Canada appointee Nardwuar shares his North Shore origin story
Before he was leaving world-famous musicians speechless, West Vancouver's famous 'Human Serviette' was booking punk shows on the North Shore
dlvr.it
January 8, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Order of Canada appointee Nardwuar shares his North Shore origin story
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Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & sporting director Axel Schuster in a statement on Tristan Blackmon situation:
"We firmly reject reports suggesting that we are close to completing the transfer of any of our players. The situation is, in fact, the exact opposite."
Full statement
"We firmly reject reports suggesting that we are close to completing the transfer of any of our players. The situation is, in fact, the exact opposite."
Full statement
January 7, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Vancouver Whitecaps CEO & sporting director Axel Schuster in a statement on Tristan Blackmon situation:
"We firmly reject reports suggesting that we are close to completing the transfer of any of our players. The situation is, in fact, the exact opposite."
Full statement
"We firmly reject reports suggesting that we are close to completing the transfer of any of our players. The situation is, in fact, the exact opposite."
Full statement
Growing up is getting excited over the FedEx delivery of filters for your oven range hood.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Growing up is getting excited over the FedEx delivery of filters for your oven range hood.
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A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference | TechCrunch
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
techcrunch.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
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#JobAlert 🚨 @megaphonemagazine.com is looking for a Layout and Graphic Designer. Be part of this amazing organization and help make Megaphone happen!
Megaphone - Our Team
megaphonemagazine.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
#JobAlert 🚨 @megaphonemagazine.com is looking for a Layout and Graphic Designer. Be part of this amazing organization and help make Megaphone happen!
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Last sunset of 2025
Best wishes from Vancouver
Best wishes from Vancouver
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Last sunset of 2025
Best wishes from Vancouver
Best wishes from Vancouver
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The ‘deck’ in “Deck the Halls” means “to decorate.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
December 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The ‘deck’ in “Deck the Halls” means “to decorate.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
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December 18, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Slept through it. Was a bewildering sight heading into work this morning.
Storm knocks out power to more than 100,000 on B.C.’s South Coast
Storm knocks out power to more than 100,000 on B.C.’s South Coast
A powerful windstorm paired with heavy rain is sweeping across British Columbia’s South Coast, leaving about 120,000 hydro customers without electricity — with the heaviest impacts concentrated in the Lower Mainland.
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Slept through it. Was a bewildering sight heading into work this morning.
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New southern resident orca calf spotted with K-pod
New southern resident orca calf spotted with K-pod
A pod of endangered southern resident orcas recently welcomed a new family member, researchers discovered last week.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
New southern resident orca calf spotted with K-pod
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Mission RCMP warn vulnerable women of abductor in their midst vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Mission RCMP warn vulnerable women of abductor in their midst vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
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Scientists tracking the behavior of nine northern resident orcas off the coast of British Columbia observed the killer whales seemingly coordinating with Pacific white-sided dolphins to hunt salmon. https://wapo.st/4pvoH6R
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Scientists tracking the behavior of nine northern resident orcas off the coast of British Columbia observed the killer whales seemingly coordinating with Pacific white-sided dolphins to hunt salmon. https://wapo.st/4pvoH6R
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Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
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More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
More than half of Toronto drivers in a Universtiy of Toronto study didn't look for people walking or on bikes before turning right. Study used eye-tracking tech.
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
Increasingly deadly vehicles, dumb laws, and irresponsible driving equal people being injured and killed.
www.utoronto.ca/news/more-ha...
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My favourite part of the Toy Mountain broadcast every year on CTV is waiting for the sign-off at the end to see what toy @johnbollwitt.com will be holding.
Almost 10,000 toys donated and $93,000 raised so far for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau!
(He’s waving lightsabers, back left)
Almost 10,000 toys donated and $93,000 raised so far for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau!
(He’s waving lightsabers, back left)
December 6, 2025 at 3:05 AM
My favourite part of the Toy Mountain broadcast every year on CTV is waiting for the sign-off at the end to see what toy @johnbollwitt.com will be holding.
Almost 10,000 toys donated and $93,000 raised so far for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau!
(He’s waving lightsabers, back left)
Almost 10,000 toys donated and $93,000 raised so far for the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau!
(He’s waving lightsabers, back left)
This channel on YouTube that posts NASL broadcasts from that original era is fun to fast forward through, but this one from May, 1979 of Rochester Lancers at Vancouver Whitecaps is a great treat in advance of this Saturday’s #MLSCupFinal for #VWFC supporters.
Like me. 😊
youtu.be/OlyRuU2xX0Y
Like me. 😊
youtu.be/OlyRuU2xX0Y
1979-05-11 - Rochester Lancers at Vancouver Whitecaps
YouTube video by Rochester Rhinos Archive
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 5:33 AM
This channel on YouTube that posts NASL broadcasts from that original era is fun to fast forward through, but this one from May, 1979 of Rochester Lancers at Vancouver Whitecaps is a great treat in advance of this Saturday’s #MLSCupFinal for #VWFC supporters.
Like me. 😊
youtu.be/OlyRuU2xX0Y
Like me. 😊
youtu.be/OlyRuU2xX0Y
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I don’t use Spotify but here’s what I probably listened to the most this year
- @thebeths.bsky.social
- Babeheaven
- MØAA
- @actorstheband.bsky.social
- @geographermusic.bsky.social
- @aysanabee.bsky.social
and @johnbollwitt.com I have my #BandcampFriday list for you
- @thebeths.bsky.social
- Babeheaven
- MØAA
- @actorstheband.bsky.social
- @geographermusic.bsky.social
- @aysanabee.bsky.social
and @johnbollwitt.com I have my #BandcampFriday list for you
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I don’t use Spotify but here’s what I probably listened to the most this year
- @thebeths.bsky.social
- Babeheaven
- MØAA
- @actorstheband.bsky.social
- @geographermusic.bsky.social
- @aysanabee.bsky.social
and @johnbollwitt.com I have my #BandcampFriday list for you
- @thebeths.bsky.social
- Babeheaven
- MØAA
- @actorstheband.bsky.social
- @geographermusic.bsky.social
- @aysanabee.bsky.social
and @johnbollwitt.com I have my #BandcampFriday list for you
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Vancouver spent millions of taxpayer dollars on VIP tickets and luxury suites for FIFA World Cup 26.
But all the invoices are censored.
open.substack.com/pub/bobmacki...
But all the invoices are censored.
open.substack.com/pub/bobmacki...
Exclusive: How many World Cup tickets, suites and lounges did Vancouver city hall buy?
All dollar figures and quantities censored from invoices obtained by theBreaker.news
open.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Vancouver spent millions of taxpayer dollars on VIP tickets and luxury suites for FIFA World Cup 26.
But all the invoices are censored.
open.substack.com/pub/bobmacki...
But all the invoices are censored.
open.substack.com/pub/bobmacki...
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I just launched a $100 WE Spend Local Dollars giveaway for shopping local in the West End. It's only through Instagram so check it out there and enter to win:
Rebecca Bollwitt on Instagram: "I have $100 in WE Spend Local Dollars to give away!
Here’s how you can enter to win:
➡️ Like this post
➡️ Follow @westendbia & @miss604
➡️ Tag a friend in the commen...
Discover how to win WE Spend Local Dollars and participate in the Shop Small, Earn Big program in Vancouver's West End. We'll explore the West End BIA's initiative and how you can shop local to earn r...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I just launched a $100 WE Spend Local Dollars giveaway for shopping local in the West End. It's only through Instagram so check it out there and enter to win:
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Cheering on @mnufc.com tonight in their match against San Diego.
We went to an away match at Allianz Field a few years ago with a stop at @blackhartstp.com with @mndarkclouds.bsky.social and felt so welcome.
However, next Saturday all bets are off 😉
#VWFC #MLS @southsiders.ca
We went to an away match at Allianz Field a few years ago with a stop at @blackhartstp.com with @mndarkclouds.bsky.social and felt so welcome.
However, next Saturday all bets are off 😉
#VWFC #MLS @southsiders.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Cheering on @mnufc.com tonight in their match against San Diego.
We went to an away match at Allianz Field a few years ago with a stop at @blackhartstp.com with @mndarkclouds.bsky.social and felt so welcome.
However, next Saturday all bets are off 😉
#VWFC #MLS @southsiders.ca
We went to an away match at Allianz Field a few years ago with a stop at @blackhartstp.com with @mndarkclouds.bsky.social and felt so welcome.
However, next Saturday all bets are off 😉
#VWFC #MLS @southsiders.ca