Jim Beatty

Communications professional | Media trainer | Speaker | Community volunteer | Longtime journalist

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

Congrats to the many journalists nominated for BC’s most distinguished journalism awards! It’s a tough business but journalism excellence is alive and well! #WebsterAwards #BCJournalism #SupportLocalNews
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[Diana Nethercott @diananethercott]

Hey @Rogers, so much for a smooth transfer from @Shaw. There’s 110 minutes of my life I’ll never get back. And that’s just my cellphone! Dread doing my internet. #Shameful #Hassle #ReadyToScream

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

@CuriousTodd11 Well said Todd. I, too, lament the decline of journalism. Thanks for all your contributions over many years. You're a talented, top-notch guy and I know there's a new opportunity awaiting.

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

A dark day for Canadian journalism as some of the best in the biz are shown the door by Bell.

[Global BC @GlobalBC]

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Deb Hope. She was one of the most iconic faces in B.C. for decades and will be deeply missed. We are thinking of her family and loved ones. RIP Deb. https://t.co/AWDp9HYNb1

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

@JoePerkinsCHEK Congratulations Joe on a great move! You will be great in this role.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

[Reuters @Reuters]

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96 https://t.co/LPuyk20cOx

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

Very disappointing news from a news anchor with integrity and class. Thank you for all you have done Lisa.

[Lisa LaFlamme @LisaLaFlamme_]

I have some news...

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

A fantastic journalist and a beloved community station are being celebrated for all they have contributed. Congrats to both on this milestone achievement!

[Jack Webster Fdn @JackWebsterFdn]

Pleased to announce the 2022 Bruce Hutchison Lifetime Achievement and Bill Good Award recipients: Stephen Hume and @CHEK_News. Read more: https://t.co/rd4uTlGu5u

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

Great news from two first class broadcasters!

[CHEK News @CHEK_News]

Veteran broadcasters Lynda Steele, Jody Vance to launch weekly talk show on CHEK this fall https://t.co/QD5Wd8d1o6

[Ian Mulgrew @ianmulgrew]

Guilty of purchasing two suits and also fraud by seeking personal reimbursement they are for the same expenses that are less than $5,000. There will be a stay entered on the second count and one conviction entered because facts are the same, judge decides. Sentencing May 26.

[Emma Graney 🇦🇺🤷🏻‍♀️🇨🇦 @EmmaLGraney]

AGAIN: The premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney, is stepping down as UCP leader after receiving just 51% support in the leadership review #ableg #cdnpoli

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

RIP to a fine man and gentleman journalist. Thank you Jim for sharing your knowledge and stories for so many years.

[VaughnPalmer @VaughnPalmer]

Passing of a press gallery legend: Jim Hume died this morning in hospital in Victoria age 98. Columnist for Victoria Times Colonist for many years. Wrote a blog to the end. Generous mentor to me and many others. Thoughts to his six sons.

[Jim Beatty @Jim_Beatty]

@ScottRobertsCTV So sorry to hear this Scott. You are a top notch journalist. I know you will land on your feet - successful people always do!

[CBC British Columbia @cbcnewsbc]

BREAKING: B.C. is dropping its indoor mask mandate on March 11 and vaccine card on April 8.