I am thinking today of all the women who had to fight so hard for things to be better when they were young, only to find themselves having to fight for the same things now that they are old, and how tired they must be, and how grateful I am to them for their energy then and now.
Bloody hell. Looking at a message from the Ukraine Library Association concerning the cancellation of their forthcoming conference. it basically says "We will reschedule just as soon as we have finished vanquishing our invaders". Ukrainian Librarians, I salute you
Just got word of an overdose death in our supportive housing building. It was completely predictable, and preventable.
He was a sweetheart, a pain in the ass, and a deeply feeling, flawed, beautiful person. In other words, a human.
#toxicdrugs#overdose
Photographed these kids today on the English Bay shore, then chatted with their parents. Turns out the family was airlifted here from Afghanistan about 20 days ago. Made me very proud to be Canadian. #Vancouver
Friends, it's been a difficult 24 hours. Staff harassed for meals. A service user and security guard assaulted. Through it all, you have donated and filled our hearts with gratitude. Every cent will support people experiencing homelessness. Thank you. See our statement ⬇️