Vancouver TikTok is full of people gushing about the free Shipyards Christmas Market and the free Lafarge Lake lights display, while dumping on Vancouver's $22 Christmas Market.

Example of the small ways Vancouver's cultural power can slowly dissipate over time.

So thrilled to support my friend Craig Hodge to be the next Mayor of #Coquitlam! Craig is a get things done councillor with deep roots in this city. I know he will make a fantastic Mayor!

Happy #canadaday! Proud to live in the best country in the world. 🇨🇦

#Never51

Serving up #McDonalds for @kidsportbc.bsky.social Tri-Cities this #mchappyday. Go support the cause today! 🍔⚽️🏀🥍

Thanks to all the firefighters and the families that support them this #InternationalFirefightersDay! Go down to Mariner Brewing to purchase the Coquitlam Firefighters, IAFF Local 1782 branded beer. Proceeds from each sale go towards the Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society! 🚒🍻

Did you know it’s National Volunteer Week? It was great to bring greetings with Teri Towner to the appreciation lunches for Dogwood Pavilion and Glen Pine 50 Plus Society volunteers. Congrats to Norm, Margaret, Kiyo, and more for your outstanding contributions! Our city is in your debt! #coquitlam

Battle for BC out a day early this week. Mike and I discuss the federal ridings in Vancouver, Burnaby, New West, North Van and the Tri-Cities. Plus I get to make a joke about Vancouver traffic. #bcpoli

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