Amanda Follett Hosgood
@amandafollett.bsky.social
Mother, writer and settler on Wet'suwet'en territory. Northern B.C. reporter for The Tyee. she/her
I think it’s bad, actually, to play political chess with Indigenous rights.
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I think it’s bad, actually, to play political chess with Indigenous rights.
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Reading the MOU as a whole, there's an impression of policy in a time warp. Environmental commitments are fuzzy and down the road; Indigenous engagement amounts to financial inducements to go along with the state. It's as if nothing has been learned the last 15 years. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding
PREFACE At this pivotal global moment, Canada and Alberta, working closely with Indigenous Peoples and industry, must work together cooperatively, and within their respective jurisdictions, to foster ...
www.pm.gc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Reading the MOU as a whole, there's an impression of policy in a time warp. Environmental commitments are fuzzy and down the road; Indigenous engagement amounts to financial inducements to go along with the state. It's as if nothing has been learned the last 15 years. www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
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Not gonna lie, pretty proud of this one.
When your ambassador is SO deranged that Time Magazine says, "Yeah, that quote sounds real".
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Not gonna lie, pretty proud of this one.
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Every journalist reporting on the Canada-Alberta MOU needs to read BC's hot-off-the-presses CleanBC report: or at the very least read this piece about it by @zoeyunker.bsky.social and @amandafollett.bsky.social
BC's climate plan reviewers issued their report card yesterday.
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
LNG Is the ‘Elephant in the Room’ at BC Climate Plan Update | The Tyee
The province’s plan to reduce emissions can be salvaged. But expansion of gas exports needs scrutiny, reviewers say.
thetyee.ca
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Every journalist reporting on the Canada-Alberta MOU needs to read BC's hot-off-the-presses CleanBC report: or at the very least read this piece about it by @zoeyunker.bsky.social and @amandafollett.bsky.social
Reposted by Amanda Follett Hosgood
BC's climate plan reviewers issued their report card yesterday.
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
LNG Is the ‘Elephant in the Room’ at BC Climate Plan Update | The Tyee
The province’s plan to reduce emissions can be salvaged. But expansion of gas exports needs scrutiny, reviewers say.
thetyee.ca
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
BC's climate plan reviewers issued their report card yesterday.
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Their verdict: Focus less on targets and more on getting stuff done.
Also, LNG could blow everything out of the water.
My collab with @amandafollett.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Canada just signed a deal with Alberta to build a bitumen pipeline through northern BC.
ICYMI: My recent explainer for @thetyee.ca about BC's 50-year history of opposing oil transportation through the region — and the massive battle these governments just signed up for.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
ICYMI: My recent explainer for @thetyee.ca about BC's 50-year history of opposing oil transportation through the region — and the massive battle these governments just signed up for.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Canada just signed a deal with Alberta to build a bitumen pipeline through northern BC.
ICYMI: My recent explainer for @thetyee.ca about BC's 50-year history of opposing oil transportation through the region — and the massive battle these governments just signed up for.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
ICYMI: My recent explainer for @thetyee.ca about BC's 50-year history of opposing oil transportation through the region — and the massive battle these governments just signed up for.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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B.C.’s road map to lower carbon emissions and reduce global warming is working, but it needs adjusting to account for economic shifts, the affordability crisis and regional differences, says the team reviewing the CleanBC plan.
@amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social report. #bcpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social report. #bcpoli
LNG Is the ‘Elephant in the Room’ at BC Climate Plan Update | The Tyee
The province’s plan to reduce emissions can be salvaged. But expansion of gas exports needs scrutiny, reviewers say.
thetyee.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
B.C.’s road map to lower carbon emissions and reduce global warming is working, but it needs adjusting to account for economic shifts, the affordability crisis and regional differences, says the team reviewing the CleanBC plan.
@amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social report. #bcpoli
@amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social report. #bcpoli
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The Freep probably wants to be more accurate ... CIJA is an Israeli organization, not a Jewish organization. Conflating the two, making it look like Jews in general want to stop the CMHR from talking about forced displacement of Palestinians, could feed anti-Semitism.
A national Jewish organization has launched a campaign targeting the Canadian Museum for Human Rights over an upcoming exhibit about the 1948 forced displacement of an estimated 750,000 Palestinians in what is now Israel.
National Jewish organization takes human rights museum to task over Palestinian exhibit
A national Jewish organization has launched a campaign targeting the Canadian Museum for Human Rights over an upcoming exhibit about the 1948 forced displacement of an estimated 750,000 Palestinians in what is now Israel.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The Freep probably wants to be more accurate ... CIJA is an Israeli organization, not a Jewish organization. Conflating the two, making it look like Jews in general want to stop the CMHR from talking about forced displacement of Palestinians, could feed anti-Semitism.
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Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responded to 54 overdoses last Friday - the most in a single day in the department's history. Averaged 16 per day in May.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services responded to 54 overdoses last Friday - the most in a single day in the department's history. Averaged 16 per day in May.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
There has been a surge in ODs reported all across the province in the past few weeks.
Experts reviewing CleanBC say the plan to reduce carbon emissions is working — but the province needs to take a closer look at LNG.
My story with @zoeyunker.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My story with @zoeyunker.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
LNG Is the ‘Elephant in the Room’ at BC Climate Plan Update | The Tyee
The province’s plan to reduce emissions can be salvaged. But expansion of gas exports needs scrutiny, reviewers say.
thetyee.ca
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Experts reviewing CleanBC say the plan to reduce carbon emissions is working — but the province needs to take a closer look at LNG.
My story with @zoeyunker.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My story with @zoeyunker.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
BC is about to release its review of CleanBC, its plan for reducing carbon emissions.
It already acknowledged that it will not meet 2025 or 2030 climate goals.
My report from when BC announced the review, a condition of its agreement with @bcgreens.bsky.social, in July.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
It already acknowledged that it will not meet 2025 or 2030 climate goals.
My report from when BC announced the review, a condition of its agreement with @bcgreens.bsky.social, in July.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
BC Seeks Comments on Its Faltering CleanBC Climate Plan | The Tyee
The government has admitted problems. Now you can offer ideas for change.
thetyee.ca
November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
BC is about to release its review of CleanBC, its plan for reducing carbon emissions.
It already acknowledged that it will not meet 2025 or 2030 climate goals.
My report from when BC announced the review, a condition of its agreement with @bcgreens.bsky.social, in July.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
It already acknowledged that it will not meet 2025 or 2030 climate goals.
My report from when BC announced the review, a condition of its agreement with @bcgreens.bsky.social, in July.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
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“The emails, the correspondence that we're receiving from people, are constituents sitting down and actually writing their thoughts and I think that actually speaks volumes in terms of how committed people are to this issue,” MP Will Greaves said. From @natashabulowski.bsky.social
BC Liberal MPs face pressure from voters over pipeline, tanker ban
Liberal MP for Victoria Will Greaves said the feedback he's getting from constituents "is almost universally opposed to lifting the tanker ban and is deeply skeptical of building another pipeline to t...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“The emails, the correspondence that we're receiving from people, are constituents sitting down and actually writing their thoughts and I think that actually speaks volumes in terms of how committed people are to this issue,” MP Will Greaves said. From @natashabulowski.bsky.social
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IMHO Carney has underestimated how badly a pipeline deal with Smith will go over, especially here in BC. I’m old enough to remember the RCMP staking out Northern Gateway pipeline opposition meetings.
Source: CBC share.google/IUMyN8h6r7yx...
Source: CBC share.google/IUMyN8h6r7yx...
Civil liberties group files complaint over alleged spying on Northern Gateway opponents | CBC News
Privacy advocates in B.C. are demanding an investigation into the RCMP and Canadian Security Intelligence Service for allegedly spying on opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline project.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
IMHO Carney has underestimated how badly a pipeline deal with Smith will go over, especially here in BC. I’m old enough to remember the RCMP staking out Northern Gateway pipeline opposition meetings.
Source: CBC share.google/IUMyN8h6r7yx...
Source: CBC share.google/IUMyN8h6r7yx...
Anyone who says a bitumen pipeline through northern BC could "usher in a new era of harmony on resource development" has not talked to anyone in northern BC.
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Anyone who says a bitumen pipeline through northern BC could "usher in a new era of harmony on resource development" has not talked to anyone in northern BC.
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This is what taxes could prevent
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November 26, 2025 at 1:06 AM
This is what taxes could prevent
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ICYMI: critical background on the history of Canada's tanker ban from @amandafollett.bsky.social
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
ICYMI: critical background on the history of Canada's tanker ban from @amandafollett.bsky.social
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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You wouldn’t believe the lengths @kehyslop.bsky.social had to go to to get basic info on the training for school liaison officers. This contoversial VPD program was briefly shuttered in 2021 before being reinstated in 2023. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
We Finally Have Some Info on School Liaison Officer Training | The Tyee
After two years of FOI requests and complaints, the Vancouver police finally let The Tyee review some training modules.
thetyee.ca
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
You wouldn’t believe the lengths @kehyslop.bsky.social had to go to to get basic info on the training for school liaison officers. This contoversial VPD program was briefly shuttered in 2021 before being reinstated in 2023. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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GoFundMe for the victims of the bear attack in Bella Coola. www.gofundme.com/f/bella-cool...
Donate to Bella Coola Bear Attack Nuxalk Support, organized by Nuxalk Nation
On November 20, a Grade 4/5 outdoor education class from Acwsalcta School in Nuxa… Nuxalk Nation needs your support for Bella Coola Bear Attack Nuxalk Support
www.gofundme.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:24 AM
GoFundMe for the victims of the bear attack in Bella Coola. www.gofundme.com/f/bella-cool...
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Ellis Ross's position is one of the more quietly fascinating aspects of this story...
BC's premier compared Alberta/Sask oil pipeline plans to "a couple tourists wearing sandals wandering into the woods on the North Shore."
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ellis Ross's position is one of the more quietly fascinating aspects of this story...
Heartbreaking. 💔
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
11 injured, several severely, including children. My thoughts are all involved.
11 injured, several severely, including children. My thoughts are all involved.
Several injured in grizzly bear attack in remote B.C. community
A grizzly bear attack in the remote B.C. community of Bella Coola has left several people hospitalized, including two reported to be in critical condition.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Heartbreaking. 💔
BC's premier compared Alberta/Sask oil pipeline plans to "a couple tourists wearing sandals wandering into the woods on the North Shore."
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
BC's premier compared Alberta/Sask oil pipeline plans to "a couple tourists wearing sandals wandering into the woods on the North Shore."
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Here's a map of those deep, dark woods — my deep dive on 50 years of fighting oil transportation on BC's north coast. @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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As the federal government works toward a deal with Alberta to ship crude from the oilsands through northern B.C., it will have to navigate a long-standing agreement to keep oil tankers away from B.C.’s north coast.
It’s a debate many in B.C. believed long settled.
It’s a debate many in B.C. believed long settled.
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As the federal government works toward a deal with Alberta to ship crude from the oilsands through northern B.C., it will have to navigate a long-standing agreement to keep oil tankers away from B.C.’s north coast.
It’s a debate many in B.C. believed long settled.
It’s a debate many in B.C. believed long settled.
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"Kitimat: It's Not For Everyone."
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Kitimat: It's Not For Everyone."
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
There's a new #1 in the ranking of B.C. small town slogans.
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At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.