Jarryd Jäger
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social
Vancouver-based journalist. Usually somewhere else.
Looking at the world from a traveller’s perspective 🌍
Looking at the world from a traveller’s perspective 🌍
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Read writing from A Traveller's Perspective on Medium. I’m usually somewhere else, listening to a podcast... No matter where I go, I always come home with the greatest souvenir: a broader perspective.
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Scratch that itch by checking out "A Traveller's Perspective," and immerse yourself in some of my favourite destinations and most memorable experiences 👇
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Scratch that itch by checking out "A Traveller's Perspective," and immerse yourself in some of my favourite destinations and most memorable experiences 👇
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00:00 - Memorable moments from 2025
07:00 - Who are the oligarchs?
09:00 - Pipelines and economic growth
18:30 - Eby, property rights, and reconciliation
25:15 - Transparency
27:20 - Electoral reform
32:00 - Say something nice about an opponent
33:30 - Look ahead to 2026
07:00 - Who are the oligarchs?
09:00 - Pipelines and economic growth
18:30 - Eby, property rights, and reconciliation
25:15 - Transparency
27:20 - Electoral reform
32:00 - Say something nice about an opponent
33:30 - Look ahead to 2026
December 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
00:00 - Memorable moments from 2025
07:00 - Who are the oligarchs?
09:00 - Pipelines and economic growth
18:30 - Eby, property rights, and reconciliation
25:15 - Transparency
27:20 - Electoral reform
32:00 - Say something nice about an opponent
33:30 - Look ahead to 2026
07:00 - Who are the oligarchs?
09:00 - Pipelines and economic growth
18:30 - Eby, property rights, and reconciliation
25:15 - Transparency
27:20 - Electoral reform
32:00 - Say something nice about an opponent
33:30 - Look ahead to 2026
Mayor Sim demands BC NDP take action so Vancouver can abolish 'costly and outdated' Park Board
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Mayor Sim demands BC NDP take action so Vancouver can abolish 'costly and outdated' Park Board
Mayor Ken Sim has urged the BC NDP to take action so Vancouver can abolish the Park Board and complete the transition to a single governance model.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Mayor Sim demands BC NDP take action so Vancouver can abolish 'costly and outdated' Park Board
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A good friend of mine could really use our help right now 🙏
Trevor is one of the smartest, kindest, funniest people I know. He’s a fighter, and I know he’ll make it through this!
Donate here: gofund.me/66468d7a
Trevor is one of the smartest, kindest, funniest people I know. He’s a fighter, and I know he’ll make it through this!
Donate here: gofund.me/66468d7a
Donate to Help Trevor’s Battle with Brain & Spine Cancer, organized by Zachary White
On behalf of our entire family, we’re raising funds to support Trevor Whi… Zachary White needs your support for Help Trevor’s Battle with Brain & Spine Cancer
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July 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A good friend of mine could really use our help right now 🙏
Trevor is one of the smartest, kindest, funniest people I know. He’s a fighter, and I know he’ll make it through this!
Donate here: gofund.me/66468d7a
Trevor is one of the smartest, kindest, funniest people I know. He’s a fighter, and I know he’ll make it through this!
Donate here: gofund.me/66468d7a
Hearing begins to determine whether suspect in horrific Vancouver Filipino festival massacre fit to stand trial
The judge has placed a publication ban on evidence presented during the hearing.
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The judge has placed a publication ban on evidence presented during the hearing.
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Hearing begins to determine whether suspect in horrific Vancouver Filipino festival massacre fit to stand trial
A hearing has begun to determine whether the suspect in the Lapu Lapu Day festival attack is fit to stand trial.
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July 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hearing begins to determine whether suspect in horrific Vancouver Filipino festival massacre fit to stand trial
The judge has placed a publication ban on evidence presented during the hearing.
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The judge has placed a publication ban on evidence presented during the hearing.
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Reposted by Jarryd Jäger
How Vancouver is rebooting road safety, by @kristendejager.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
How Vancouver Is Rebooting Road Safety | The Tyee
Councillors are pushing for a new approach after the city failed to get to zero deaths and injuries. A Tyee explainer.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
How Vancouver is rebooting road safety, by @kristendejager.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/07...
Down at Vancouver Provincial Court this morning, where Lapu Lapu Day festival massacre suspect Kai-Ji Lo will appear at a hearing to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.
First up, however, a consortium of media outlets are challenging the publication ban.
First up, however, a consortium of media outlets are challenging the publication ban.
July 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Down at Vancouver Provincial Court this morning, where Lapu Lapu Day festival massacre suspect Kai-Ji Lo will appear at a hearing to determine whether he is fit to stand trial.
First up, however, a consortium of media outlets are challenging the publication ban.
First up, however, a consortium of media outlets are challenging the publication ban.
Mayor Sim vows to end COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool, accuses Park Board of 'deliberate inaction'
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Mayor Sim vows to end COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool, accuses Park Board of 'deliberate inaction'
Mayor Ken Sim has vowed to use all the city resources at his disposal to "eliminate" the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool following what he described as "deliberate inaction" on the part of t...
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July 22, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Mayor Sim vows to end COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool, accuses Park Board of 'deliberate inaction'
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Premiers Smith, Ford express support for BC ostrich flock at risk of being slaughtered by feds
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Premiers Smith, Ford express support for BC ostrich flock at risk of being slaughtered by feds
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford have come out in support of the BC ostrich flock at risk of being slaughtered by the federal government.
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July 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Premiers Smith, Ford express support for BC ostrich flock at risk of being slaughtered by feds
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Park Board chair quashes attempt to scrap Kits Pool's COVID-era reservation system
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Park Board chair quashes attempt to scrap Kits Pool's COVID-era reservation system
The COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool will not be going anywhere — at least not this summer.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Park Board chair quashes attempt to scrap Kits Pool's COVID-era reservation system
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Park Board Chair Christensen has ruled that it “does not qualify as urgent business,” thus it will not be heard tonight.
Christensen moved it to the next meeting … after the pool is closed for the summer.
Howard chose to withdraw her motion.
Christensen moved it to the next meeting … after the pool is closed for the summer.
Howard chose to withdraw her motion.
Park Board Cllr. Howard has moved to introduce a motion to end the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
July 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Park Board Chair Christensen has ruled that it “does not qualify as urgent business,” thus it will not be heard tonight.
Christensen moved it to the next meeting … after the pool is closed for the summer.
Howard chose to withdraw her motion.
Christensen moved it to the next meeting … after the pool is closed for the summer.
Howard chose to withdraw her motion.
Park Board Cllr. Howard has moved to introduce a motion to end the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
July 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Park Board Cllr. Howard has moved to introduce a motion to end the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
She argued that it was “urgent business” given the fact that this is the board’s last meeting until September.
Park Board Cllr. Virdi has introduced a motion to assist Jericho Little League in the construction of a permanent, enclosed community baseball training facility at Carnarvon Park.
The privately-funded project has the support of Premier Eby, MP Grant, and the Vancouver Canadians.
The privately-funded project has the support of Premier Eby, MP Grant, and the Vancouver Canadians.
July 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Park Board Cllr. Virdi has introduced a motion to assist Jericho Little League in the construction of a permanent, enclosed community baseball training facility at Carnarvon Park.
The privately-funded project has the support of Premier Eby, MP Grant, and the Vancouver Canadians.
The privately-funded project has the support of Premier Eby, MP Grant, and the Vancouver Canadians.
Of all the levels of government, municipal is by far the most interesting to me.
I love covering city hall and park board meetings, learning about what goes on behind the scenes in this place I’ve called home all my life…
I love covering city hall and park board meetings, learning about what goes on behind the scenes in this place I’ve called home all my life…
July 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Of all the levels of government, municipal is by far the most interesting to me.
I love covering city hall and park board meetings, learning about what goes on behind the scenes in this place I’ve called home all my life…
I love covering city hall and park board meetings, learning about what goes on behind the scenes in this place I’ve called home all my life…
Tense debate between speakers and Park Board members regarding the final phase of tree removal in Stanley Park.
Opponents argued that dead trees serve as habitats for animals and must be protected.
Proponents warned that dead trees can fall on trails and injure people.
Opponents argued that dead trees serve as habitats for animals and must be protected.
Proponents warned that dead trees can fall on trails and injure people.
July 22, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Tense debate between speakers and Park Board members regarding the final phase of tree removal in Stanley Park.
Opponents argued that dead trees serve as habitats for animals and must be protected.
Proponents warned that dead trees can fall on trails and injure people.
Opponents argued that dead trees serve as habitats for animals and must be protected.
Proponents warned that dead trees can fall on trails and injure people.
Not sure if the Park Board will get to Commissioner Howard’s motion calling for an end to the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool…
It’s already 9:30pm, and they’re at the green arrow. Still lots to go before the motion has a chance to be presented.
It’s already 9:30pm, and they’re at the green arrow. Still lots to go before the motion has a chance to be presented.
July 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Not sure if the Park Board will get to Commissioner Howard’s motion calling for an end to the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool…
It’s already 9:30pm, and they’re at the green arrow. Still lots to go before the motion has a chance to be presented.
It’s already 9:30pm, and they’re at the green arrow. Still lots to go before the motion has a chance to be presented.
Lots of backlash from speakers over a Park Board proposal to outsource a $4 million tree-related maintenance contract to a private company — instead of relying on the city's good ol' union workers.
July 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Lots of backlash from speakers over a Park Board proposal to outsource a $4 million tree-related maintenance contract to a private company — instead of relying on the city's good ol' union workers.
Wow… Apparently there are 5,500 tree stumps awaiting removal across Vancouver.
July 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Wow… Apparently there are 5,500 tree stumps awaiting removal across Vancouver.
The Vancouver Park Board just voted in favour of revitalizing the turf field at Kits Secondary, which still has 5 years left in its lifespan.
If passed by City Hall, other park projects — mainly in East Van — will be defunded indefinitely to pay for it.
If passed by City Hall, other park projects — mainly in East Van — will be defunded indefinitely to pay for it.
July 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Vancouver Park Board just voted in favour of revitalizing the turf field at Kits Secondary, which still has 5 years left in its lifespan.
If passed by City Hall, other park projects — mainly in East Van — will be defunded indefinitely to pay for it.
If passed by City Hall, other park projects — mainly in East Van — will be defunded indefinitely to pay for it.
The Vancouver Park Board’s last meeting of the summer is about to begin.
Will commissioners decide to ditch the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool?
We shall see…
Will commissioners decide to ditch the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool?
We shall see…
July 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
The Vancouver Park Board’s last meeting of the summer is about to begin.
Will commissioners decide to ditch the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool?
We shall see…
Will commissioners decide to ditch the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool?
We shall see…
Mayor Sim urges Park Board to 'eliminate' COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool
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Mayor Sim urges Park Board to 'eliminate' COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has come out in favour of abolishing the COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool, urging the Park Board to take action.
www.westernstandard.news
July 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Mayor Sim urges Park Board to 'eliminate' COVID-era reservation system at Kits Pool
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Pressure mounts on city to ditch 'outrageous' Covid-era online reservation system at Kits Pool
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Pressure mounts on city to ditch 'outrageous' Covid-era online reservation system at Kits Pool
For nearly a hundred years, residents of Vancouver simply walked down to Kistilano Pool and went swimming whenever they felt like it.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Pressure mounts on city to ditch 'outrageous' Covid-era online reservation system at Kits Pool
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Kitsilano residents 'devastated' by city's decision to chop up beloved Trafalgar log
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Kitsilano residents 'devastated' by city's decision to chop up beloved Trafalgar log
For some, it was just a hunk of wood washed up on the shore, but for many Kitsilano residents, the log was much, much more.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Kitsilano residents 'devastated' by city's decision to chop up beloved Trafalgar log
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HOVR empowering rideshare users to support Canada as US giants Uber, Lyft funnel passengers' money south
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HOVR empowering rideshare users to support Canada as US giants Uber, Lyft funnel passengers' money south
A new Canadian rideshare service called HOVR has launched with the goal of keeping passengers' money in the country and supporting local economies.The move come
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July 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
HOVR empowering rideshare users to support Canada as US giants Uber, Lyft funnel passengers' money south
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'Win-win for everybody': Tour operators back revival of passenger ferry service on Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm
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'Win-win for everybody': Tour operators back revival of passenger ferry service on Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm
There are numerous local companies offering sightseeing adventures and chartered water taxi services in the area, and they all agreed that regularly-scheduled ferry service could make a comeback.
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July 22, 2025 at 1:41 AM
'Win-win for everybody': Tour operators back revival of passenger ferry service on Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm
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Reposted by Jarryd Jäger
You might remember that a few years Metro Vancouver said they would study some sort of passenger ferry service to connect areas on the eastern end of the Burrard Inlet like Belcarra, Port Moody and Deep Cove.
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social looked into what's happened since — and it's not much!
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social looked into what's happened since — and it's not much!
DEEP DIVE: Could passenger ferries make a comeback on Burrard Inlet and Indian Arm?
For thousands of years, boats have been the primary mode of transportation in Greater Vancouver — one look at the region's geography makes it clear why.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
You might remember that a few years Metro Vancouver said they would study some sort of passenger ferry service to connect areas on the eastern end of the Burrard Inlet like Belcarra, Port Moody and Deep Cove.
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social looked into what's happened since — and it's not much!
@jarrydjaeger.bsky.social looked into what's happened since — and it's not much!