Lisa Boughen

KPU Policy Studies student who loves living in BC's Fraser Valley and volunteering in my community!

[Patrick Dexter @patrickdextervc]

Auld Lang Syne, a traditional tune to bid fairwell to the old year. Happy New Year from the West of Ireland!

[Lisa Boughen @LisaBoughen]

@CineplexMovies Hitchhike

[Lisa Boughen @LisaBoughen]

@CineplexMovies Jingle All The Way

[Elections Canada @ElectionsCan_E]

The federal by-election in Cloverdale–Langley City is on Monday, Dec. 16. You can vote early at advance polls or your local EC office. Deadlines apply. Due to a postal service disruption, you won’t receive a voter information card. Find out online where to vote and accepted ID.

[Jody Wilson-Raybould (JWR), PC, OBC, KC 王州迪 @Puglaas]

35 years ago today—14 women were murdered at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal.
We remember them. 🕯️

[Mo Amir 🪬 @vancolour]

In April, menopausal hormone therapy will be free in B.C.!

Aeryon Ashlie explains its benefits and when women should consult their doctors about it.

This is VANCOLOUR
Thursdays at 9pm
@CHEK_News 📺

Watch the full segment here:
https://t.co/AUBZESpFoH

[BC LIONS @BCLions]

Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending gender-based violence.

The #BCLions, in partnership with @EndViolenceBC , stand united in raising awareness & inspiring action.

🧡 Be More Than A Bystander.

[BC NDP @bcndp]

Today, British Columbia lost a remarkable leader, and we in the BC NDP lost a dear friend and mentor.
John Horgan dedicated his life to public service, to the people of British Columbia, and to the principles of fairness, compassion, and integrity.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

John Horgan’s death leaves us with heavy hearts. John loved this province and its people. He sought to build a better, stronger British Columbia for everyone.

His beloved wife, Ellie, and sons, Evan and Nate, are in our thoughts and prayers.

[BC Legislature @BCLegislature]

The #BCLeg Canadian flag is flying at half-mast to honour the life and memory of former Premier John Horgan, who passed away today. The flag will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service (date to be determined).

[Senate of Canada @SenateCA]

The flag on the Peace Tower will be flown at half-mast until sunset on November 10, 2024, the day of the national commemorative ceremony for the late Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C. who passed away on November 4, 2024.

Former senator Sinclair represented Manitoba in the Senate from 2016 to 2021. Prior to his appointment to the Senate, he notably served as the first Indigenous judge appointed in Manitoba and the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

#SenCA

[BC Legislature @BCLegislature]

The #BCLeg Canadian flag is flying at half-mast until sunset today to honour the life and memory of the late Hon. Murray Sinclair, CC, OM, MSC, in recognition of his immense contributions to Canada. The flag will again fly at half-mast on the day of the funeral (date TBA).

[Equal Voice @EqualVoiceCA]

A BIG congratulations to British Columbia for making HERSTORY and becoming the first province to achieve gender parity! 💁🏽‍♀️💁‍♀️💁🏿‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️

BC voters have elected 52.7% women into office! Up from 42.5% in 2020.

#RepresentationMatters #Fall2024Elections #BCpoli

[Richard Zussman @richardzussman]

A record 49 women were elected in B.C., the first time in the province’s history the legislature will have more women than men. There are 29 BIPOC MLAs elected as well. #bcpoli

[Janet Austin @LGJanetAustin]

A statement from the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on the 2024 BC Provincial Election:

[Mo Amir 🪬 @vancolour]

Friends and trolls alike,

Tune into CBC for your B.C. Election Night coverage! 🗳️

We’re on at 7pm tonight and the results start rolling in at 8pm! #bcpoli

I’ll be on the “Political Watchers” panel with Shachi Kurl and Ginger Gosnell-Myers, serving up hot takes! 🔥

#bcpoli

[Joe Perkins @JoePerkinsCHEK]

We have a big team covering the vote on Vancouver Island tonight. Join us at 7pm for 'Your Vote 2024' on CHEK, CHEK+, https://t.co/9USA3l1wWZ. Results an analysis from across Vancouver Island as well as from Downtown Vancouver with @RobShaw_BC and his panel. @CHEK_News

[Elections BC @ElectionsBC]

Eligible voters can vote at any voting place in the province until 8 p.m. Pacific time.

If you haven't voted yet, visit https://t.co/LXcBjDNEzo to find voting places near you.

If you have questions about your voting options, please contact us at 1-800-661-8683. #bcpoli

[Malala Yousafzai @Malala]

Exactly 12 years ago today, a Taliban gunman pointed his gun at my head and shot me for daring to speak up for girls’ right to go to school.

I want to thank every person for your solidarity and support, from praying for my recovery to helping me in my work for girls’ access to education, both in my home country of Pakistan and around the world.

Most years, I spend October 9th like any other day, with gratitude for having lived another year. But today, I am in New York to address the American Society of International Law (ASIL), a prestigious group of legal experts who have chosen to honour @MalalaFund and its work alongside Afghan activists fighting to protect the right to education for girls in Afghanistan. These women worked tirelessly before the fall of Kabul in 2021, and fearlessly since, to keep girls learning under the most impossible circumstances. It is humbling to stand alongside them and gratifying to see them receive the recognition they deserve.

The Taliban continue to point literal and metaphoric weapons at girls and women in Afghanistan every day, from public beatings to ruthless edicts that ban them from learning, working and living freely. The brutality of the Taliban’s oppressive system against women is so extreme that Afghan activists and human rights defenders are calling it gender apartheid.

Right now, Afghan women and girls need more than words of sympathy. I call on governments and influential institutions to leverage their power, and through international law, hold the Taliban accountable. I especially call on Muslim leaders and institutions to play a leading role in challenging the Taliban’s misuse of religion and culture.

Just as people stood with me and my friends more than a decade ago, I hope people will stand in solidarity with Afghan girls and women now.

❤️ @Hmosadiq @zarqayaftali @deemahiram @metra_mehran @RahelaHSidiqi @SHalaimzai

[Yo-Yo Ma @YoYo_Ma]

A #songofcomfort for anyone who needs it.