Michelle de Leon

If you see me talking to birds, I might just be tweeting.

[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

When will they have to stop asking?

Let’s continue to have the #BlackLivesMatter movement take up space. Educate yourself, empathize. And then take effective action.

https://t.co/GhOF4ZpnnP

[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

It has been difficult to process the oppression and injustices the black community has been facing recently – and even more so, has been burdened with for the past century.

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As a Filipina-Canadian, I’ve had the privilege of not being challenged simply by the color of my skin. How is it fair that I get to walk the streets of Vancouver without fear while others worry about having a target on their back?

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@CadenFanshaw @BCITJournalism @_NicolePriebe @CadenFanshaw you’re just mad you didn’t say it first 😏

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Protestors in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation are marching on East Hastings to show their ongoing support for the hereditary chiefs and recent the arrests of Tyendinaga Mohawk members in Ontario.

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Denise Jones-Chu is the creator of Hello Beautiful which focuses on recycled clothing and ceramic buttons.

She loves making “something out of nothing” and has had a passion for Up-cycled projects — even before the term “Up-Cycled” was coined!

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[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

@nick_empey Since Valentine’s Day
Is almost done
I think Nick Empey
Deserves his own one ❤️

Sorry that wasn’t nearly as good as your poems, but it was a joy to read them all 😂Happy Valentine’s Day, friend!!

[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

Good things come in small packages!

We’re in the process of putting together our Mini-Mag show, so make sure to tune into BCIT Magazine this Friday 📺 I’ll be hosting with my co-anchor @marwaelgabry_ 👭🏽

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Taking advantage of the body warmth during this media scrum @BCITJournalism

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Sentencing for the man who killed Abbotsford police Const. John Davidson more than two years ago is underway @BCITJournalism

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@evolution1079 Very cute ....... regards.........

[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

@mdeleon @HilashSteph @TransLink Lol our twitter handles are very similar!

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Track issue causing crowds at Stadium Skytrain station where passengers have to exit if they’re heading to Waterfront. Shuttle buses are available to Burrard @TransLink

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@HilashSteph @TransLink @mdeleon Yeah, go for it!

[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

Outside the North Vancouver City Hall is another memorial. The card reads:

“In Memory — of those who perished in the Tehran plane crash, and for all those in our community and across the country who are mourning the loss of their loved ones.”

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[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

Neighbours, community members, friends, and family continue to pay their respects in front of Amir bakery after the plane crash that killed 63 Canadians — including the wife and daughter of the owner of this bakery.

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A demonstration of how the two colours on an ultrasound can show the speed and direction of blood flow within a certain area.

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For more information on the province’s investments into the BCIT health programs, check out my web story! Link below.

https://t.co/DwOCRYEUKc

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Quick Facts About Sonography:

1. Operating ultrasound is not just for monitoring pregnancies! It can also be used to aid physicians with diagnosing medical disorders.

2. Demand for ultrasound has increased dramatically in B.C. (due to aging population)

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[Michelle de Leon @michengdeleon]

Did you know?

BCIT is the first public sector institution to offer a diagnostic sonography program.

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