A question that fascinates me is whether or not global financial equity is even remotely achievable. Before that question can be answered, I think we need to take a look at what global financial equality looks like: Why does this matter? Because the world’s wealth is not-so-slowly being controlled by a small group of unelected… Continue reading Is Global Financial Equality Possible?
Best Cinnamon Bun Cookies Recipe
Time to make: 1 hour – I stumbled into this recipe on a whim and it’s quickly become my most in-demand treat come the holidays. You may have seen cinnamon bun cookies before, but they’re nothing quite like these. While the cinnamon bun cookie recipes I’ve come across are typically shortbread based, these are pie… Continue reading Best Cinnamon Bun Cookies Recipe
NICOLA SPURLING RUNS FOR ELECTION, Coquitlam-Maillardville
Hey there! Full disclosure – I run this site, and I use it to cover local news and social issues. The same passion for social change and local community that led me to start covering stories has now led me to run in the 2024 BC election. I very much believe in being the person… Continue reading NICOLA SPURLING RUNS FOR ELECTION, Coquitlam-Maillardville
BC’s SNEAKY NEW HEALTHCARE LAW
The Health Professions and Occupations Act, passed in November 2022, purports to streamline healthcare and improve oversight of healthcare providers, but faces criticism. Concerns surround privacy, public consultation, and trust in British Columbia’s government.
RCMP Requests Drag Storytime be Cancelled
The Coquitlam Public Library has cancelled their much anticipated Drag Storytime event, planned for October 21st, 2023. Protestors of SOGI (a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity resource for schools) are planning a series of protests across Canada on the same day – an extension of protests that occurred September 21st. In response, Coquitlam RCMP contacted… Continue reading RCMP Requests Drag Storytime be Cancelled
Coquitlam RCMP Attempt to Violate Journalist’s Rights
February 27th, 2023 – Nicola Spurling, a local transgender woman, 2SLGBTQIA+ advocate, political candidate, and journalist, attempted to record at the Coquitlam RCMP detachment, for a news story she’s working on: I’ve been working on a story about the Coquitlam RCMP for a couple of years, which is currently being delayed as a result of… Continue reading Coquitlam RCMP Attempt to Violate Journalist’s Rights
Coquitlam’s Mayor Tries to Silence Constituents
In the lead-up to the 2022 municipal election, some Coquitlam residents were talking about a Tri-City News article that had disappeared, and making wild claims that the mayor of Coquitlam, Richard Stewart, had played some kind of role in the article’s removal. In response to these allegations, Nicola Spurling filed an FOI request, for all… Continue reading Coquitlam’s Mayor Tries to Silence Constituents
Who Are Coquitlam RCMP Accountable To?
April 13th, 2022, the Coquitlam RCMP blocked Nicola Spurling, on Twitter, after she shared the results of an Access to Information (ATI) request. In response to media inquiries about this action, which may constitute a Section 2 Charter violation, the Coquitlam RCMP lied about the reason for blocking Nicola on Twitter. They claimed she was… Continue reading Who Are Coquitlam RCMP Accountable To?
Influential Donations to Coquitlam Mayoral Candidates
Coquitlam’s mayor, Richard Stewart, and mayoral candidate, Adel Gamar, ran against each other during the 2018 election. The two are running against each other again now, in the 2022 municipal election. There was much talk of influential developer donations in the 2018 election, as there is in this election, however, Mayor Richard Stewart also raised… Continue reading Influential Donations to Coquitlam Mayoral Candidates
What’s Going on at Wildwood Park in Coquitlam?
Wildwood Mobile Home Park has become a topic of conversation in this election, due to residents calling on the City of Coquitlam to implement a ‘standards of maintenance’ bylaw, to ensure residents’ safety, as they struggle with the management practices of the current owner, so I decided to file an FOI request… Residents feel that… Continue reading What’s Going on at Wildwood Park in Coquitlam?
Coquitlam Candidates – Debate Recap
All-candidates debates can be long and boring, for those who are not extremely invested in local politics, and sometimes even for those who are. Instead of sitting through 2+ hours of talking, I’ve created a video that focuses on some of the major issues in Coquitlam, and I’ve compiled clips of candidates speaking to those… Continue reading Coquitlam Candidates – Debate Recap
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