Caelen Cook

Just an enjoyer of nature and cheese.

Proud Cowichan Valley guy.

Views are my own — but you're welcome to them too.

[Bridgitte Anderson @BridgAnderson]

Selecting Canada as host country for the DSRB reinforces our place on the global stage in defence and security. Selecting Vancouver as the host city reinforces that location is strategy.

[Jennifer Whiteside 🇨🇦 @JM_Whiteside]

Kerry-Lynne Findlay deleted this video of Jordan Kealy endorsing her. Everyone knows they campaigned together, why is she trying to hide it?

We need her to speak up. She's failing her first real test.

[Bob D'Eith KC @BobDEithKC]

So, new BC Conservative leader Kerry-Lynn Finlay says that people are wrong to call her extreme.

But, it is seriously hard not to make Maple Maga comparisons when she uses the exact slogans as President Trump.

[George Anderson @G_Anderson1]

I’m honoured by the opportunity. Energy is one of the defining economic challenges of our time. B.C. has the talent, resources, and innovation to create jobs, grow our economy, and build a strong energy future.

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

.@JM_Whiteside issues a statement with @BCNDPCaucus reaction to @Jordan_Keal sexual assault charge. Says inappropriate for an MLA facing a serious charge to stay, and should resign.
“British Columbians would expect Kerry-Lynne Findlay to tell Jordan Kealy to step down immediately," she says. "She enthusiastically accepted his support throughout the leadership race, including standing on stage with him just days ago."

[The Serfs (youtube.com/theserftimes) @theserfstv]

This is the new leader of the BC conservative party on election night taking a photo with a white supremacist

[George Anderson @G_Anderson1]

Great tour of the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station which generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of 500,000 homes across B.C.

Thanks to the skilled workers who keep it running.

Exciting days ahead.

#bcpoli #hydropower

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

Credit to @G_Anderson1 - he got more done for Pouce Coupe in 8 months than the community was able to get from Victoria during 15 years of asking for two lit crosswalks.
Now the community is getting both.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

Our housing action plan is helping British Columbians — rents are down almost 13% across BC.

British Columbians are saving thousands of dollars every year, and there is more to do — so we’re continuing to build homes and bring down rents.

[Bowinn Ma @BowinnMa]

Great to tour the new Quw'utsun Valley Hospital last week. With construction now 90% complete, this modern, 204‑bed hospital will be more than three times larger than the current Cowichan District Hospital and is on track to welcome patients in mid‑2027. 🏥

#StrongerBC

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

With Donald Trump once again threatening Canada’s independence today, the last thing we need is the new leader of the BC Conservatives auditioning to be a MAGA regional manager here in British Columbia.

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Opinion: Will the B.C. Conservatives now become MAGA North? https://t.co/zaHpZhLQqA

[Global BC @GlobalBC]

"I’ll say that from my perspective, the job that she’s applying for right now looks a lot more like MAGA regional manager than the premier of British Columbia."

https://t.co/owtvq29nRz

[Sitka Media @sitkamedia]

Premier Eby doubles down on associating @KerryLynneFindl with Donald Trump:

“The job that she’s applying for right now looks a lot more like ‘MAGA regional manager’ than premier of BC.”

[Ben O'Hara-Byrne @Ben_oharabyrne]

Premier Eby in Burnaby this AM to talk affordable housing. Congratulates Kerry-Lynne Findlay but says BC Conservatives will re-ignite BC housing crisis by vowing to dump NDP policies such as the spec tax and Air BnB restrictions. Battle lines already being laid out.

[Ravi Parmar @rparmar_BC]

Kerry-Lynne Findlay may be new to the job, but the politics she's bringing aren't new at all. 

Kerry-Lynne Findlay's victory puts the pro-Trump wing of the party firmly in charge. 

#bcpoli

[MABC @MA_BC]

Team BC in Ottawa to advance partnership on $79 Billion in critical minerals and mining development.

Today, a delegation from @MA_BC, including members from @TeckResources, @TasekoMines, @CenterraGold, @SeabridgeInc, @FPX_Nickel and @elkvalleyr @GlencoreCanada joined @JagrupBrar1, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals in Ottawa as part of a ‘Team BC’ effort to advance major mining projects and strengthen Canada’s economic and national security.

British Columbia is uniquely positioned to lead:
🔹 19 of Canada’s 34 critical minerals are found or produced in BC
🔹 31 major projects in development,(~$79B in potential economic activity)
🔹 Canada’s leading producer of copper and steelmaking coal

Recent project approvals show progress—but faster, more coordinated permitting between federal and provincial governments will be key to maintaining momentum and attracting global investment.

A strong, coordinated approach between governments is essential if Canada is going to fully unlock the potential of critical minerals.

#CriticalMinerals #Mining #TeamBC #EconomicGrowth #BCPoli #CDNPoli

@goehring_m @TimMcEwan1

[Stewart Prest @StewartPrest]

If you need a shorthand for the Findlay-era BC Conservatives, they're what happens when SoCred voters are largely shut out of power for a few decades, and spend the intervening years watching a lot of Fox News.

[Matt Hannah 🍁 @mattjdh]

“She’s more deeply affiliated with social conservatism than any right-of-centre leader since Bill Vander Zalm.”