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Theresa Lalonde

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Retired CBC Vancouver Producer. BCIT Journalism instructor. Arctic born, well traveled. Lover of accordions, puppets, and good stories.

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Cheezies

24.12.2025 15:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

This is a job I could do.

16.12.2025 21:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Journalism’s influencer obsession will age poorly "Journalism will look back on its influencer mania the way it now views the 'pivot to video' β€” as a costly diversion from building real community infrastructure."

"The Prediction: In 2026, the collapse of β€œbig social” and mass youth abandonment of mainstream platforms will force journalism and philanthropy to rebuild civic information systems around something social media no longer provides: trust, safety, and community control."

15.12.2025 19:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A dangerous road for B.C. wildlife is getting safer | The Narwhal Work is underway to reduce collision risks on Highway 3 through the Rockies from B.C. to Alberta

Every year, thousands of animals are killed on roads and highways. Through carefully designed fences and underpasses, conservation efforts are creating safer corridors @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social reports: projects.thenarwhal.ca/collision-co...

27.11.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

THIS

27.11.2025 16:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's a list of #MentalHealth πŸ“žresources in πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦#Canada

Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8

Crisis Services #Canada 1-833-456-4566

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310

National IRS 1-866-925-4419

LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

27.11.2025 16:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

THIS

27.11.2025 16:08 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Parking this here to pour over later. Reading is the number one thing keeping me sane in all this mad world. www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

27.11.2025 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yup. Never about efficiency.

24.11.2025 14:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such an exciting game and excellent fan engagement.

23.11.2025 00:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watching history as Vancouver’s first female pro hockey takes flight. #goldeneyes

22.11.2025 05:00 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bought at Canadian Tire. Of course. Elbows up for Christmas.

21.11.2025 18:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Heart with France today.

13.11.2025 19:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything we know about B.C.'s extortion crime wave | CBC News Extortion cases are mounting in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with more than 100 incidents reported this year alone. Municipalities are calling for more resources from the province and federa...

CBC British Columbia is holding a town hall event tomorrow evening for communities affected by the extortion crime wave in the Lower Mainland.

Here's a timeline of the extortion story, via Jon Hernandez πŸ‘‡

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

12.11.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I had been telling all my J school students there is hope because of Teen Vogue. A huge bright light has been snuffed out.

03.11.2025 23:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The best

31.10.2025 02:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The tale of bus 136. If you just miss the 4:58 you get to wait an hour while two buses sit here. (Break and shift change) Yes it happens to me almost every time I take the bus from Brentwood.

29.10.2025 23:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Damn

29.10.2025 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Funny. Not funny. Funny.

27.10.2025 17:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’ve Gone to Look for America - The Atavist Magazine Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.

Exceptional longform article taking the temp of America in a roadtrip with rest stops.

23.10.2025 15:01 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Eye, one kidney, perhaps one lung.

22.10.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure this has been said already... but ... he knows it's not HIS house right?

22.10.2025 18:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I'd say music brings more depth from fans generally. Especially readers of Pitchfork. General comments on general news stories ... nope.

22.10.2025 18:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I am so worried for this little guy.

17.10.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lord of the Flies

17.10.2025 21:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My heart is with all who love him and all who are heartbroken. Beautiful boy.

17.10.2025 02:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yahoooo

16.10.2025 03:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always the reality show.

16.10.2025 01:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's a huge decrease. I'm wondering where they are parked?

08.10.2025 17:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I used to see several Cyber Trucks a day in Burnaby BC. Now it's once a month. Where did they go?

08.10.2025 17:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0