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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 6h

I talk to the writer Russell Smith about his new novel Self Care: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

The writer Russell Smith discusses his new novel Self Care (Biblioasis, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 1d

I talked to @risingaction.bsky.social of @theprovince.com about the new biography he's co-written (with Peter Leech) Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick. We also talked about what it's like covering the Canucks on a daily basis. thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Patrick Johnston | thecommentary.ca

The Province and Postmedia's Patrick Johnston discusses the new biography he's co-authored (with Peter Leech) Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick (Greystone, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 2d

I just googled Surrey First, and up came surreyfirst.ca with Linda Hepner as its mayoralty candidate. I guess this site is from 2014.

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 2d

Coca-Cola Coke Zero

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 2d

I talked to the writer and director Brian Daniel Johnson about his debut feature A Welcome Distraction, which has its world premiere @viffest.bsky.social this week. I enjoyed the film least of all as it's set here in Metro Vancouver: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Brian Daniel Johnson | thecommentary.ca

The director and writer Brian Daniel Johnson discusses his debut feature A Welcome Distraction, a Vancouver-set film, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, and more, ...

thecommentary.ca

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 2d

I talked to Peter Leech, one of Gino Odjick's closest friends, about the new book he's co-written with @risingaction.bsky.social Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Peter Leech | thecommentary.ca

The consultant and facilitator, and former professional athlete Peter Leech discusses the new biography he's co-written (with Patrick Johnston) Gino: The Fighting Spirit of Gino Odjick (Greystone, 202...

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 5d

I talk to the filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed about her new documentary In the Room, having its premiere at @viffest.bsky.social next week: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Brishkay Ahmed | thecommentary.ca

The filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed discusses his new documentary In the Room, debuting at the Vancouver International Film Festival (07, 10 October 2025), with Joseph Planta.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 5d

I talked to Alvin Erasga Tolentino about CO.ERASGA's latest production Eternal Gestures, on at the Scotiabank Dance Centre next week: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Alvin Erasga Tolentino | thecommentary.ca

The dancer, choreographer, and artistic director of Co.Erasga Alvin Erasga Tolentino discusses the twenty-fifth season of the company he founded, and their latest production Eternal Gestures (09-10 Oc...

thecommentary.ca

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 6d

I talked to the filmmaker Kent Donguines about his documentary Treasure of the Rice Terraces, a film that looks at tattooing and its history in The Philippines, and profiles the 108-year-old tattoo artist Apo-Whang od: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Kent Donguines | thecommentary.ca

The filmmaker Kent Donguines discusses his new documentary Treasure of the Rice Terraces, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival (05 October 2025), with Joseph Planta.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 6d

I talked to the filmmaker Alison Reid about her documentary The Art of Adventure, which debuts at VIFF this weekend. It's a great film about young Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman and their journey around the world in the 1950s. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Alison Reid | thecommentary.ca

The filmmaker Alison Reid discusses her documentary The Art of Adventure, featuring Bristol Foster and Robert Bateman, having its world premiere at the Vancouver International Film Festival, with Jose...

thecommentary.ca

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 6d

It feels like Tuesday or Friday today, not Thursday.

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 7d

I talked to the writer and poet katherena vermette about her new collection of poetry, Procession. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

katherena vermette | thecommentary.ca

The critically acclaimed and bestselling author and poet katherena vermette discusses her new poetry collection Procession (House of Anansi Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

thecommentary.ca

Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 7d

I talked to accessibility activist Max Brault about his book The Race to the Starting Line: What You Need to Know About the Accessible Canada Act for Making a Barrier-Free Society thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Max L. Brault | thecommentary.ca

The activist, consultant, and former civil servant Max Brault discusses his new book The Race to the Starting Line: What You Need to Know About the Accessible Canada Act for Making a Barrier-Free Soci...

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 9d

I talked to the publisher Scott McIntyre about his new memoir A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Scott McIntyre | thecommentary.ca

The publisher Scott McIntyre discusses his new memoir A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

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Nathan Whitlock @nathanwhitlock.bsky.social · 9d

Peter Counter writes about video games, film, music, mental illness, horror & technology. His most recent book is the memoir How to Restore a Timeline: On Violence and Memory, published by @houseofanansi.bsky.social

@peterbcounter.com

Listen to our conversation:
thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 9d

I talked to the publisher Scott McIntyre about his new memoir A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Scott McIntyre | thecommentary.ca

The publisher Scott McIntyre discusses his new memoir A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing (ECW Press, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

thecommentary.ca

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 12d

There's a guy on the television that creeps me out, that whenever he comes on the screen, I look and make sure my watch is still on my wrist.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 13d

I talked to BC Treaty Commissioner and former BC Liberal MLA and cabinet minister George Abbott about his new book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

George Abbott | thecommentary.ca

BC Treaty Commissioner and former BC Liberal MLA and cabinet minister George Abbott discusses his new book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia's Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now (Purich Books,...

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 13d

I talked to the legendary journalist and writer Linden MacIntyre about his new book, already a Number 1 bestseller An Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Linden MacIntyre | thecommentary.ca

The award-winning journalist and writer Linden MacIntyre discusses his bestseller An Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile (Random House Canada, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

thecommentary.ca

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 13d

I talked to the legendary journalist and writer Linden MacIntyre about his new book, already a Number 1 bestseller An Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Linden MacIntyre | thecommentary.ca

The award-winning journalist and writer Linden MacIntyre discusses his bestseller An Accidental Villain: A Soldier's Tale of War, Deceit and Exile (Random House Canada, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

thecommentary.ca

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 13d

I talked to BC Treaty Commissioner and former BC Liberal MLA and cabinet minister George Abbott about his new book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia’s Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now. Here's the audio: thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

George Abbott | thecommentary.ca

BC Treaty Commissioner and former BC Liberal MLA and cabinet minister George Abbott discusses his new book Unceded: Understanding British Columbia's Colonial Past and Why It Matters Now (Purich Books,...

thecommentary.ca

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 13d

The FB Time Machine reminds me that ten years ago I hosted a panel at Word Vancouver. Since then I was asked if could have their artistic director on the podcast five years ago, and ever since I haven’t even seen a press release. Then I saw online that this year’s edition was this past Saturday.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 15d

I started the 22nd season of the podcast today. The first interview for fall is up now, and it's a conversation with Hockey Night in Canada's Bruce Oake about his important memoir For the Love of a Son: A Memoir of Addiction, Loss, and Hope thecommentary.ca/ontheline/23...

Scott Oake | thecommentary.ca

The award-winning broadcaster Scott Oake discusses his memoir For the Love of a Son: A Memoir of Addiction, Loss, and Hope (Simon & Schuster, 2025), with Joseph Planta.

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John Ackermann @jackermann.bsky.social · 18d

Ruh-roh. Krispy Kreme is koming to Kambie and Broadway.

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Joseph Planta @joeplanta.bsky.social · 19d

I mean, I could share this story, but why would I?

Bethany Lindsay @bethanylindsay.bsky.social · 19d

I've spent a year trying to get some concrete answers about Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward's promise to transfer his real estate holdings to a charity devoted to local causes.

The B.C. registrar ordered him to share financial statements with me. He did not: theijf.org/eric-woodwar...

This B.C. mayor promised to use $55M in real estate for charity. Now he’s ignored an order to open the books

Township of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward admits his non-profits didn’t file financial statements for 6 years

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