Three little girls think I am the most amazing guy in the world. My wife concurs ~most days. Otherwise, I run, travel, cheer Canucks, and love my city.
My family is honoured to have my Grandfather, Bill Thompson, included in this year's BC Tech Hall of Fame inductees. Even though he passed away many years ago, I'm pleased to know he had a lasting impact on innovation in this province. Thanks BC Tech
#BCTech#2023TIAs
Say hello 👋🏼 to the 2023 BC Innovators Hall of Fame inductees! We’re thrilled to recognize these eight leaders who span the full history of BC’s tech sector from its early beginnings through its growth into the major economic sector it is today: https://t.co/AzyHTvLTz5
May 17th - On This Day in BC Sport History: 1975
The first annual World Bellyflop and Cannonball Diving Championships takes place at Vancouver's Bayshore Inn as a way to promote the hotel's new outdoor pool. Vancouver wrestler Butts Giraud ends up winning the competition.../2
@echofon Echofon has been my go to for a decade… really hope this isn’t the end of 3rd Party Apps.
Of course… all of us moaning about how bad Twitter app is (ie the competition) isn’t exactly helping our cause.
every now and then there are the smallest flashes that remind you why you continue to believe and hope and cheer and some how forget the utterly awful state of the team . fan for life :)
#canucks
Did you know that a Canadian helped create the modern day US Special Forces?
He was Indigenous, a war hero, and a survivor of Canada’s residential school system.
This is the story of the most badass war hero you’ve never heard of.
A Goodable Thread. 🧵
@TheStanchion Going to miss your humour and analysis - didn’t even care if I missed watching a game many nights knowing I’d be able to read your Armies the next day. All the best , lots of respect for making what must have been a difficult decision.
BC Day weekend at cabin w/ friends. Encouraging guests to bring their favorite ‘iconic Vancouver shareable comfort food or treat’. ie: dozen Siegel’s bagels or box of Lee’s Donuts or Purdys Hedgehogs…
Other examples? @j_mcelroy what would you bring?
Lucky to catch @shadkmusic in Concert tonight. And WOW this is a life changing three minute read: Shad On The Black Person's Right To Be Average https://t.co/XBq5IRUDb0
The greatest protest photos of all time were taken 33 years ago today. On June 5, 1989, six (not four) photographers captured a lone protester facing down a column of tanks near #TiananmenSquare. This version of the“Tank Man” photo was made by @StuartAFranklin for @TIME...🧵