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
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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.
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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.
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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
Wow! This was published just today and is a fantastic primer for today’s #VWFC conference semi-final. Incredibly well researched with excellent insights from the entire Caps spectrum. Gave me a whole new perspective of what this club means to Vancouver. youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8
Why Thomas Müller chose the new soccer capital of Canada! | KICKING OFF EP 4: Vancouver
YouTube video by COPA90
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Wow! This was published just today and is a fantastic primer for today’s #VWFC conference semi-final. Incredibly well researched with excellent insights from the entire Caps spectrum. Gave me a whole new perspective of what this club means to Vancouver. youtu.be/A6Hnk37Lwo8
Well that was awful.
Just saw a real, actual “Join ICE” commercial while watching the USL Championship Final on CBS.
Just saw a real, actual “Join ICE” commercial while watching the USL Championship Final on CBS.
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Well that was awful.
Just saw a real, actual “Join ICE” commercial while watching the USL Championship Final on CBS.
Just saw a real, actual “Join ICE” commercial while watching the USL Championship Final on CBS.
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VANCOUVER RISE are @nsl.ca Northern Super League Champions!!! ⚽️🏆 HISTORY MADE.
#EveryoneWatchesWomensSports #NSL
#EveryoneWatchesWomensSports #NSL
November 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
VANCOUVER RISE are @nsl.ca Northern Super League Champions!!! ⚽️🏆 HISTORY MADE.
#EveryoneWatchesWomensSports #NSL
#EveryoneWatchesWomensSports #NSL
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
November 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? n.pr/3WNy2KL
Wait, what? A RAT caught and ate a BAT? And there's video! What does it portend?
Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans?
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Scientists filmed bats to see how they communicate while swarming. They found a surprise: In urban settings, rats attack bats. What are the implications for bats ... and virus spread to humans? n.pr/3WNy2KL
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Tickets on sale SUNDAY at 10am! Vancouver Whitecaps FC will host the MLS Western Conference Semifinal at home at BC Place on November 22nd.
#MLSCupPlayoffs #Vancouver #VWFC @southsiders.ca
#MLSCupPlayoffs #Vancouver #VWFC @southsiders.ca
Whitecaps FC to Host Western Conference Semifinal in Vancouver
Vancouver Whitecaps FC are onto MLS Western Conference Semifinal at BC Place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 vs either LAFC or Austin FC.
miss604.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Tickets on sale SUNDAY at 10am! Vancouver Whitecaps FC will host the MLS Western Conference Semifinal at home at BC Place on November 22nd.
#MLSCupPlayoffs #Vancouver #VWFC @southsiders.ca
#MLSCupPlayoffs #Vancouver #VWFC @southsiders.ca
A solid day of drama in the world of sport.
@bclions.com squeak out a game winning field goal to advance to the #CFL West Final
@whitecapsfc.com punch the ticket to the #MLS West Semifinal in PKs
With no horse in the #MLB #WorldSeries, probably the best series I can personally remember
Drama!
@bclions.com squeak out a game winning field goal to advance to the #CFL West Final
@whitecapsfc.com punch the ticket to the #MLS West Semifinal in PKs
With no horse in the #MLB #WorldSeries, probably the best series I can personally remember
Drama!
November 2, 2025 at 5:01 AM
A solid day of drama in the world of sport.
@bclions.com squeak out a game winning field goal to advance to the #CFL West Final
@whitecapsfc.com punch the ticket to the #MLS West Semifinal in PKs
With no horse in the #MLB #WorldSeries, probably the best series I can personally remember
Drama!
@bclions.com squeak out a game winning field goal to advance to the #CFL West Final
@whitecapsfc.com punch the ticket to the #MLS West Semifinal in PKs
With no horse in the #MLB #WorldSeries, probably the best series I can personally remember
Drama!
My pulse is still high from that Caps win in PKs. At least I have three weeks to calm down. #VWFC #MLS #MLSCupPlayoffs
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
My pulse is still high from that Caps win in PKs. At least I have three weeks to calm down. #VWFC #MLS #MLSCupPlayoffs
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I went to the Lions Gate Bridge to see the BC Lions logo on the lions but I had to add some @whitecapsfc.com flare to the mini lions on the overpass too.
Go teams go! Both have playoff games this weekend.
#autumn #VWFC #canada #vancouver
Go teams go! Both have playoff games this weekend.
#autumn #VWFC #canada #vancouver
October 31, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I went to the Lions Gate Bridge to see the BC Lions logo on the lions but I had to add some @whitecapsfc.com flare to the mini lions on the overpass too.
Go teams go! Both have playoff games this weekend.
#autumn #VWFC #canada #vancouver
Go teams go! Both have playoff games this weekend.
#autumn #VWFC #canada #vancouver
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that he will cease all discussions with Canada over any new trade agreements, before immediately following that up stating that disc...
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October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
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As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.
October 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
As someone whose time freelancing for MLSsoccer was a vital step in my career progression, and someone who generally gleans insight from the observations of others:
This sucks so hard.
This sucks so hard.