George Richardson
@george4canzuk.bsky.social
Interested in the evolution of #CANZUK society & in its role as a stabilizing force in International relations. Retired after over 25 years with CMHC in BC & Yukon administering Indigenous housing programs, then Takla Nation’s housing manager (2017-2022)
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A CANZUK thread (🧵):
The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement between Boeing and the US government after the company said it would plead guilty to deceiving the FAA prior to two fatal 737 Max crashes.
Boeing plea deal over Max crashes rejected by judge | CNN Business
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a plea agreement between Boeing and the US government after the company pleaded guilty to deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration ahead of two fatal 737 Max ...
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December 5, 2024 at 6:49 PM
A federal judge has rejected a plea agreement between Boeing and the US government after the company said it would plead guilty to deceiving the FAA prior to two fatal 737 Max crashes.
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Never forget, if you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan cities for people and places, you get people and places.
Plan for the city you want.
HT Fred Kent
Plan for the city you want.
HT Fred Kent
December 11, 2024 at 1:26 AM
Never forget, if you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan cities for people and places, you get people and places.
Plan for the city you want.
HT Fred Kent
Plan for the city you want.
HT Fred Kent
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On The Numbers this week, we chat about the new Abacus poll that puts the Liberals and NDP in a tie nationally. We also dive deep into Tuesday's Nova Scotia election! Listen, watch here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
The Numbers: Liberals, NDP tied in new poll — again
Polling woes for the Liberals continue, plus we look at the election in Nova Scotia.
www.thewrit.ca
November 22, 2024 at 3:05 PM
On The Numbers this week, we chat about the new Abacus poll that puts the Liberals and NDP in a tie nationally. We also dive deep into Tuesday's Nova Scotia election! Listen, watch here or wherever you get your podcasts: www.thewrit.ca/p/the-number...
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Tuning into the swearing in ceremony of BC's new cabinet - www.youtube.com/live/uh7yzXQ...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Tuning into the swearing in ceremony of BC's new cabinet - www.youtube.com/live/uh7yzXQ...
A CANZUK thread (🧵):
The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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November 18, 2024 at 6:31 PM
A CANZUK thread (🧵):
The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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The term CANZUK, an acronym for the four nations involved 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿🇬🇧, originated late in the last century at the United Nations as a convenient abbreviation for these like-minded partners who often hold common policy positions. #CANZUK
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STUDY: “79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important. 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community.” — National Associaion of Realtors USA www.nar.realtor/newsroom/new...
New NAR Survey Finds Americans Prefer Walkable Communities
Americans living in walkable communities report a higher quality of life.
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November 14, 2024 at 7:08 AM
STUDY: “79% said being within an easy walk of other places and things, such as shops and parks, is very/somewhat important. 78% of those indicated that they would be willing to pay more to live in a walkable community.” — National Associaion of Realtors USA www.nar.realtor/newsroom/new...
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New West mom and school board chair Maya Russell pays tribute to John Horgan – a man she came to know while serving as his communications director.
Guest column: “The one thing John Horgan feared the most was looking like a phony.”
New West mom and school board chair Maya Russell pays tribute to John Horgan – a man she came to know while serving as his communications director.
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November 13, 2024 at 10:06 PM
New West mom and school board chair Maya Russell pays tribute to John Horgan – a man she came to know while serving as his communications director.
Name your favourite flag ,,, I’m rather partial to the flag of British Columbia.
November 13, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Name your favourite flag ,,, I’m rather partial to the flag of British Columbia.
It is well that the #Anglosphere has both #Republics & our #Monarchy.
For #CANZUK (135m ppl) & all 15 #KingsRealms (146m), the institution of Monarchy provides historic continuity from prior to #MagnaCarta & has become a much valued symbol of unity in #CANZUKsociety.
For #CANZUK (135m ppl) & all 15 #KingsRealms (146m), the institution of Monarchy provides historic continuity from prior to #MagnaCarta & has become a much valued symbol of unity in #CANZUKsociety.
November 13, 2024 at 9:44 PM
It is well that the #Anglosphere has both #Republics & our #Monarchy.
For #CANZUK (135m ppl) & all 15 #KingsRealms (146m), the institution of Monarchy provides historic continuity from prior to #MagnaCarta & has become a much valued symbol of unity in #CANZUKsociety.
For #CANZUK (135m ppl) & all 15 #KingsRealms (146m), the institution of Monarchy provides historic continuity from prior to #MagnaCarta & has become a much valued symbol of unity in #CANZUKsociety.
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November 12, 2024 at 8:12 PM