David P. Ball 🦔

Reporter, Editor, Photojournalist, Podcaster ¶ Formerly CBC, TorStar, Tyee ¶ Bylines AFP, Globe, National Post ¶ Bluesky/Threads: @davidpball (see bio link)

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

I’m phasing out this Twitter. Follow or contact me:

¶ Bluesky (davidpball): https://t.co/mVgWDyEykH

¶ Threads: https://t.co/lvKOF75ejf

¶ Insta: https://t.co/anRyEctuC9

¶ https://t.co/WAJ23vWvDd

¶ CBC stories: https://t.co/WuAuBI0uCX

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

A huge THANK YOU to all who signed up already & those who donated!

If you haven't given yet, we need just $195 more to hit $5,000

And each article you share on social media or email to your friends/colleagues expands our reach and impact

https://t.co/GBv7WzfxAT#/portal

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

1 MONTH since we launched https://t.co/ZgBH5HOCyr

Entering a new phase: Shining light on systems of power in other areas — including homelessness & the drug war — and taking the time & planning needed to investigate followups plus our next series!

Join:
https://t.co/GOGV6KSjHq

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

I spoke with flight attendants about their (complicated) feelings on the tentative agreement, after their defied back-to-work orders

My latest for @AJEnglish

https://t.co/nPzA76XHVN

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

“This decision strengthens property rights by recognizing it has a deeper time frame in Canada, that pre-exists the country’s creation": Indigenous law expert John Borrows

But it sparked controversy among settlers, governments … and 2 other First Nations
https://t.co/4yAmbs7pMw

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

I’m so proud to launch Debrief Communications — a journalist-owned collective I’m co-founding with @brish_ti & @dustbobgod

Follow us on Bluesky, check our site (https://t.co/aDRZq2NbVe) or email us ([email protected])!

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

CDC erased much of its adult immunization guidance & its survey of secondary students on mental health, violence & substance abuse

"People will get sick … where you cannot lose a day to treat, babies will die”—head of National Coalition of STD Directors

https://t.co/Ic6gFepzM6

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

Powerful “child welfare” story on a mom’s legal battle that @briellemimi has followed for years.

In @IndigiNewsMedia

https://t.co/ynPsMNxAVl

[The Tyee @TheTyee]

🧵: The Tyee rejects the claim our reporting was "misleading and factually inaccurate," a false allegation that has resulted in online abuse and threats based on the Vancouver Police Department's defamatory attack. (1/4)

[Cindy Blackstock @cblackst]

The Honourable Murray Sinclair always walked into dark places with a flashlight so that we can safely follow. A beam of light that cut through injustice and shows the way to hope.Sending prayers and gratitude to his loving family🧡

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

It took me a few days to mull David Beers’ incredibly heart-wrenching obituary of Monte Paulson & his unbelievable legacy

Monte left @TheTyee just before I started writing there…but often mentored/encouraged me as I took on his housing beat. A kindred spirit in our craft. RIP😪

[The Tyee @TheTyee]

He blazed bright as a journalist and green building advocate. But hid a dark struggle.

https://t.co/kXt0U033af

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

There are two types of pumpkin carvers in this world…

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

Josseli Barnica was just 28

The health company that denied her urgent care says it was “in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations”

https://t.co/unSw9c2sYt

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

Go @CathyBrowne not surprised coz it’s so deserved. You’re such a treasure friend!

[Jack Webster Fdn @JackWebsterFdn]

The Bill Good Award honours a B.C. individual or organization that makes significant contributions to the province's journalism community.

Congratulations to this year's recipient, @CathyBrowne!

Learn more: https://t.co/ib7PZnHIww

#WebsterAwards

[The Tyee @TheTyee]

“British Columbians don’t know who will govern them for the next four years. But we should recognize this was a bad election for the province.”
https://t.co/ncg9h0dlbP

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

From the president of the Conservative Party of BC 👇
#bcpoli #bcelxn

[Aisha Estey @AishaEstey27]

I spent the last two days in a warehouse watching the transcription and counting of mail in ballots. Elections BC staff have been working tirelessly and doing their best within the confines of the legislation that governs their work. Would we have liked mail-ins to be counted closer to E-Day? Sure. But I saw nothing that caused me concern. #bcpoli

[IndigiNews @IndigiNewsMedia]

Millions of bison once roamed the grasslands, until colonialism nearly wiped them out — now, people are restoring balance to their homelands

https://t.co/q07z7IJaQs

This story is a collaboration between IndigiNews and @thenarwhalca

Story by @kaylabythesea

[Chad Skelton @chadskelton]

By the Numbers: What are the chances B.C.'s election results could change after the final count? https://t.co/ujt8PlL92V #bcpoli @vb_jens @richardzussman @katiederosayyj @VaughnPalmer @RobShaw_BC @keithbaldrey

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

@BCCSU @IndigiNewsMedia @aaron_hemens As always, story tips/scoops are always welcome

At some point in coming months I’ll be announcing an exciting new investigative project … stay tuned more TK!

For now reach me by email or my website:

https://t.co/kb4IErJCNZ

-30-

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

§ I’ve embarked on the next section of my journalism career, after 3 years at CBC

I’ll miss working daily with my public broadcaster colleagues — some of the hardest-working, ethically thoughtful & supportive coworkers I’ve had

[David P. Ball 🦔 @davidpball]

@BCCSU @IndigiNewsMedia @aaron_hemens And I’m happy to discuss any freelance assignments (reporting, photos or editing)!! Reach me at [email protected]

This is my first such assignment in 3 years — on my former Tyee labour beat I covered a decade ago before moving to TorStar, AFP & CBC

https://t.co/buloBjWyoV