Kishone Roy ✍🏾
@kishone.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Pacific Canadian Author & Executive
🌊 Victoria, BC
🏳️⚧️ they / them
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🌊 Victoria, BC
🏳️⚧️ they / them
🧘🏾♂️ yogi
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My Tyee article is out - on the stalewasem bridge: thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
December 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
My Tyee article is out - on the stalewasem bridge: thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
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Yet another new total. Once again, thank you for your incredible generosity.
As I mentioned, our foodbank donation site is open until December 31.
I don't want to jinx anything but at this rate it looks like we're on track to surpass last year. Which is amazing.
CBC.ca/kindbc
As I mentioned, our foodbank donation site is open until December 31.
I don't want to jinx anything but at this rate it looks like we're on track to surpass last year. Which is amazing.
CBC.ca/kindbc
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yet another new total. Once again, thank you for your incredible generosity.
As I mentioned, our foodbank donation site is open until December 31.
I don't want to jinx anything but at this rate it looks like we're on track to surpass last year. Which is amazing.
CBC.ca/kindbc
As I mentioned, our foodbank donation site is open until December 31.
I don't want to jinx anything but at this rate it looks like we're on track to surpass last year. Which is amazing.
CBC.ca/kindbc
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If they’re willing to do this then I’d bet money they’re willing to encourage/support Alberta separatism.
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy www.thetimes.com/us/american-...
Leaked files ‘show US wants to persuade four nations to leave EU’
The countries seen as targets to follow Brexit are Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland, according to leaked details of the US national security strategy
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
If they’re willing to do this then I’d bet money they’re willing to encourage/support Alberta separatism.
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Metro Vancouver's vacancy rate for private apartments eclipsed 3% this year, the highest it's been in more than 35 years.
The data comes from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual report, which is the gold standard for rental data in the country.
The data comes from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual report, which is the gold standard for rental data in the country.
December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Metro Vancouver's vacancy rate for private apartments eclipsed 3% this year, the highest it's been in more than 35 years.
The data comes from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual report, which is the gold standard for rental data in the country.
The data comes from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation's annual report, which is the gold standard for rental data in the country.
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A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
First Nations and mayors sign ‘reconciliation corridor’ agreement, reviving hopes for Westshore–Victoria rail
A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
cheknews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A long-stalled vision for commuter rail between the Westshore and downtown Victoria took a significant step forward Monday as local mayors and First Nations leaders signed a new agreement aimed at moving the project forward.
I read that this new Liberal MP went to elementary school, high school, and university in Vancouver.
Anyone know him or which schools he went to here?
Anyone know him or which schools he went to here?
A second Conservative MP, Michael Ma, just crossed the floor to join the Liberals, meaning Mark Carney is now just one short of a majority
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I read that this new Liberal MP went to elementary school, high school, and university in Vancouver.
Anyone know him or which schools he went to here?
Anyone know him or which schools he went to here?
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A significant move Vancouver made this week was moving forward with enabling novel Single Egress & Space Efficient Stairs. Led by the great team in Development, Buildings & Licensing, supported closely by Vancouver Fire Rescue Service; and Planning this will be transformative for low-rise apartments
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A significant move Vancouver made this week was moving forward with enabling novel Single Egress & Space Efficient Stairs. Led by the great team in Development, Buildings & Licensing, supported closely by Vancouver Fire Rescue Service; and Planning this will be transformative for low-rise apartments
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Canadian side of border versus US side:
December 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Canadian side of border versus US side:
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Kelowna vacancy rate soars past 6%, opening door to easing of Airbnb rules #Kelowna
Kelowna vacancy rate soars past 6%, opening door to easing of Airbnb rules - Kelowna News
Metro Kelowna has far and away the highest rental vacancy rate of any large metropolitan area in Canada.
www.castanet.net
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Kelowna vacancy rate soars past 6%, opening door to easing of Airbnb rules #Kelowna
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Morning B.C. flood update: All major highways linking Lower Mainland and Interior remain closed, U.S. Nooksack River topped 2021 level but peaked overnight, rainfall eased. In Abbotsford, evacuation orders, alerts and school closures
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
Floods in B.C. force evacuations, highway closures between Lower Mainland and Interior
Heavy rainfall triggered flooding, falling debris and avalanche hazards, with Washington State under emergency
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Morning B.C. flood update: All major highways linking Lower Mainland and Interior remain closed, U.S. Nooksack River topped 2021 level but peaked overnight, rainfall eased. In Abbotsford, evacuation orders, alerts and school closures
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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CMHC: Highest vacancy rate since 1999 in Victoria
Bit of context though, 3% is generally considered the lowest healthy vacancy rate. So 3.3% is a big improvement from our crisis low levels, but it's certainly not crazy high. We should strive to maintain vacancy rates at or above 3% at all times.
Bit of context though, 3% is generally considered the lowest healthy vacancy rate. So 3.3% is a big improvement from our crisis low levels, but it's certainly not crazy high. We should strive to maintain vacancy rates at or above 3% at all times.
December 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
CMHC: Highest vacancy rate since 1999 in Victoria
Bit of context though, 3% is generally considered the lowest healthy vacancy rate. So 3.3% is a big improvement from our crisis low levels, but it's certainly not crazy high. We should strive to maintain vacancy rates at or above 3% at all times.
Bit of context though, 3% is generally considered the lowest healthy vacancy rate. So 3.3% is a big improvement from our crisis low levels, but it's certainly not crazy high. We should strive to maintain vacancy rates at or above 3% at all times.
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BREAKING: Over the last hour floodwaters have inundated Sumas, Wash. Flooding will soon be starting in Sumas Prairie.
December 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
BREAKING: Over the last hour floodwaters have inundated Sumas, Wash. Flooding will soon be starting in Sumas Prairie.
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BREAKING: Officials in Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford will be sounding their flood siren that warns residents to evacuate. This is a sign of likely flooding in Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
BREAKING: Officials in Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford will be sounding their flood siren that warns residents to evacuate. This is a sign of likely flooding in Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.
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"Smith and her government are weaponizing a little-used piece of the Charter and a pile of debunked science and lies about trans people to make the case that their laws that make up Canada’s harshest anti-trans legislation are actually about protecting kids."
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
The lies Danielle Smith is telling to overturn trans kids’ rights | Xtra Magazine
The Alberta government is invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to protect its three anti-trans laws from being challenged in the courts
xtramagazine.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Smith and her government are weaponizing a little-used piece of the Charter and a pile of debunked science and lies about trans people to make the case that their laws that make up Canada’s harshest anti-trans legislation are actually about protecting kids."
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
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Oh guys, this is just amazing!
Your generosity is so appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Our foodbank donation site will stay open until Dec 31st.
CBC.ca/kindbc
You can donate to the foodbank in your own community and you'll get a tax receipt.
Thank you again.
Your generosity is so appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Our foodbank donation site will stay open until Dec 31st.
CBC.ca/kindbc
You can donate to the foodbank in your own community and you'll get a tax receipt.
Thank you again.
December 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Oh guys, this is just amazing!
Your generosity is so appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Our foodbank donation site will stay open until Dec 31st.
CBC.ca/kindbc
You can donate to the foodbank in your own community and you'll get a tax receipt.
Thank you again.
Your generosity is so appreciated.
THANK YOU!!!
Our foodbank donation site will stay open until Dec 31st.
CBC.ca/kindbc
You can donate to the foodbank in your own community and you'll get a tax receipt.
Thank you again.
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Look at this cowardly and lazy nonsense. The Vancouver Sun's Douglas Todd simply repeats the arguments made by Don Wright -- ones I've debunked at length -- and then glazes them with *my* praise.
Without, of course, linking to my posts that did the debunking.
vancouversun.com/business/no-...
Without, of course, linking to my posts that did the debunking.
vancouversun.com/business/no-...
No society in history has improved its standard of living without low-cost energy: B.C. expert
The energy debate in Canada has flipped upside down. People still worry about climate change, but polls suggest people are ready for the real-world "energy literacy" offered by Don Wright.
vancouversun.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Look at this cowardly and lazy nonsense. The Vancouver Sun's Douglas Todd simply repeats the arguments made by Don Wright -- ones I've debunked at length -- and then glazes them with *my* praise.
Without, of course, linking to my posts that did the debunking.
vancouversun.com/business/no-...
Without, of course, linking to my posts that did the debunking.
vancouversun.com/business/no-...
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B.C. rent decline leads Canadian jurisdictions in December (BC)
B.C. rent decline leads Canadian jurisdictions in December - BC News
The British Columbia government is crediting its anti-speculation policies with a decline in rental asking prices.
www.castanet.net
December 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
B.C. rent decline leads Canadian jurisdictions in December (BC)
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Will the suburb of Surrey REALLY surpass Vancouver's population within the next couple of years?
Maybe.
But @jensvb.bsky.social and I lack confidence in demographic projection assumptions, which ignore the key issue: housing and where it's likely to land.
homefreesociology.com/2025/12/08/t...
Maybe.
But @jensvb.bsky.social and I lack confidence in demographic projection assumptions, which ignore the key issue: housing and where it's likely to land.
homefreesociology.com/2025/12/08/t...
The Trouble with Municipal-level Population Projections
Co-authored by Jens von Bergmann and cross-posted at MountainMath Are people liquids or solids? Trick question: they’re kind of both. This matters in terms of how we track people and project their …
homefreesociology.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Will the suburb of Surrey REALLY surpass Vancouver's population within the next couple of years?
Maybe.
But @jensvb.bsky.social and I lack confidence in demographic projection assumptions, which ignore the key issue: housing and where it's likely to land.
homefreesociology.com/2025/12/08/t...
Maybe.
But @jensvb.bsky.social and I lack confidence in demographic projection assumptions, which ignore the key issue: housing and where it's likely to land.
homefreesociology.com/2025/12/08/t...
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Asking rents in Victoria for a 1 bed apartment have fallen under $2000 for the first time in the rentals.ca data
Why? Slower population growth + lots of new rental completions
Supply and demand remains undefeated
Why? Slower population growth + lots of new rental completions
Supply and demand remains undefeated
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Asking rents in Victoria for a 1 bed apartment have fallen under $2000 for the first time in the rentals.ca data
Why? Slower population growth + lots of new rental completions
Supply and demand remains undefeated
Why? Slower population growth + lots of new rental completions
Supply and demand remains undefeated
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The Pattullo replacement bridge is being called the: stal̕əw̓asəm - stalew is the name of the river, and rivers in general in henqeminem. asem is view. So: ‘Riverview’ Bridge. Pron: stall-o-awesome. Which is a funnily appropriate name for a bridge. “ Stall?! Oh… awesome :( “
December 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The Pattullo replacement bridge is being called the: stal̕əw̓asəm - stalew is the name of the river, and rivers in general in henqeminem. asem is view. So: ‘Riverview’ Bridge. Pron: stall-o-awesome. Which is a funnily appropriate name for a bridge. “ Stall?! Oh… awesome :( “
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Average asking rents fall for 14th straight month to $2,074 in November: report (Canada)
Average asking rents fall for 14th straight month to $2,074 in November: report - Canada News
Asking rents in Canada were down 3.1 per cent in November from a year earlier to an average of $2,074, marking the 14th straight month of annual declines.
www.castanet.net
December 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Average asking rents fall for 14th straight month to $2,074 in November: report (Canada)
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My take on why the proposed northern pipeline is incredibly risky without 1st doing some basic geological due diligence. BC’s N Coast & interior are criss-crossed with faults but seismic & geodetic monitoring is rudimentary and we simply don’t know what’s active.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘There’s no monitoring of earthquakes’: new British Columbia pipeline could spell catastrophe, experts warn
Project on ‘very poorly understood’ terrain and likely to pass through Rocky Mountain trench, which researchers say poses immense geological hazard
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My take on why the proposed northern pipeline is incredibly risky without 1st doing some basic geological due diligence. BC’s N Coast & interior are criss-crossed with faults but seismic & geodetic monitoring is rudimentary and we simply don’t know what’s active.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
There’s a lot of good economic and job news coming out of Canada today, but nobody seems to be giving credit to the millions of average Canadians, who are fastidiously buying Canadian products, and travelling in Canada.
There’s no greater economic force here than that
There’s no greater economic force here than that
December 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
There’s a lot of good economic and job news coming out of Canada today, but nobody seems to be giving credit to the millions of average Canadians, who are fastidiously buying Canadian products, and travelling in Canada.
There’s no greater economic force here than that
There’s no greater economic force here than that