Unofficial lottery winner when I married the woman of my dreams. Proud Uncle, golfer, wine lover. Award winning Journalist/Story teller. Opinions are my own!
So here’s the scoop on Craig Cunningham carving up the ice...the person who builds Craig’s prosthetic legs made this...he took the Tuuk carrier/blade and created a prosthetic skate!
@pomooldtimers
he’s playing on my wing next season okay?
How lucky are we to have Dr. Bonnie Henry? Seriously, she's the family Doctor for our entire province...that caring, thoughtful, educated, reassuring voice...we have no idea the pressure/stress she must be carrying single everyday.
#Grateful
#Thankful
#MVP
This is my beautiful younger sister Justine. Today marks 5yrs since she suddenly passed away of a blood clot. Justine was 2 weeks post op following surgery for endometriosis. It’s my last picture with her. Can’t tell you how much we miss Justine. Miss her smile and hearty laugh!
The moment your son is elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame! Larry Walker Sr the moment his son is named a Hall of Famer!
#LarryWalker
#BaseballHallofFame
I’m a proud Canadian, born and raised…so thankful for that…but my heritage comes from the Ukraine…like so many other families who immigrated to Canada decades ago, I’m deeply concerned about what is transpiring. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine.
#IStandWithUkraine
Imagine being diagnosed with cancer and then getting a surgery date in December some 10 months after your diagnosis. This is what a family member is currently dealing with. Tell me our healthcare system isn’t broke! How is this acceptable?
My wife planted this magnificent magnolia tree following my younger sister Justine’s passing...as you can see its bursting full of life and provides such warmth and comfort. It will continue to grow, blossom and bring joy to all...much like Justine.
#Grateful
One final thought -- and I'm sure it'll ignite a fire...but it's beyond time the Catholic church is held accountable for what our First Nations brothers/sisters were put through...if you truly stand alongside our First Nations people use your voice...demand accountability!
So tired of cancer and the toll/victims it claims...a couple months ago my dear Aunt was diagnosed with inoperable cancer...this afternoon she peacefully passed. Cancer took her life, but it didn’t kill her dignity/grace/beauty/inner strength and above all LOVE. FUCK CANCER.
Not my story to tell but I personally know of one female Anchor, very talented/respected who was told straight to her face by a News Director that her next contract was her last on air as she was getting up there in age…time to speak up and end this nonsense!
I’m beyond thankful for my Mom. She lost her partner in life way too early when my Dad died at 49, then 3yrs ago my younger sister Justine died suddenly from a blood clot. Mom also survived a brain tumour. She knows pain and she knows LOVE, a lifetime of it!
#HappyMothersDay
Those who struggle with this holiday season know you are not alone. This is my 4th Xmas without my little sister Justine and 26th without my Dad. The sadness and pain associated with their loss is always felt, Xmas for me has never been/felt the same...
The twitter universe can be ruthless, let’s turn this landscape into a positive place by offering
@KBeachy12
the support the NHL, NHLPA & Blackhawks never provided him. Stand proud Kyle for the bravery and courage you’ve shown…we all stand beside you.
BREAKING - NO Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets for Saturday’s
#WhitecapsFC
match…absolutely shameful of MLS, Inter Miami to leave all of their superstars at home…an absolute joke! Feel bad for Caps organization who now are put in a terrible position.
Might not be showing up for work for quite a while...just received a cell phone call from "Security Canada," apparently a court case is being brought against me and I'll be placed under arrest shortly...who's joining me in lockup?
#AnotherScam
#EnoughAlready
You just never know what kind of games the 3-some ahead of you might be playing…my buddy Grant Morrison caught this video prior to putting out at Vancouver Golf Club today…I was 5 iron away taking it all in! Nature is beautiful…so much more than a game!
Tomorrow is another day of healing for this special lady…Minnie was a 2nd Mom to me growing up, she’s a Residential School survivor and a trusted elder. We spoke at length today about what tomorrow means to her and what it should mean to all of us…Minnie believes in education.
Where is the passion, drive and effort from Elias Pettersson? We’re 4 games into this series and no elevation to his game, no desire to beat someone one on one.
John Horgan on saving gas - "We will have measures to help people reduce costs. But right now I encourage people to think before you hop in the car. Do you need to make that trip? Can you do it with a neighbour or someone going by."
#bcpoli
Feel good video of the day..89yrold Mary Manzardo, battling Alzheimer’s...forced to give up golf...was out riding with entire family, son Randy wanted Mom to take one final putt!
@RexChapman
you’ll appreciate this.
#PowerofSport
Gino Odjick update: Gino is a month into treatment for that rare heart disease that almost took his life back in 2014. He's doing very well, Doctors extremely optimistic they caught it early. He'll continue to undergo treatment for the next month, heart seems to be responding.
Had someone send me this message…
#Canucks
season tix holder
“Just so, so done with the Canucks…… not even emotionally engaged.
Just feel they are not an honest or well run organization.
Zero integrity or sincerity in anything the organization does….”
Very, very few of us risk our life when we walk out the door and go to work. Today a wife, children and family lost a beloved member of their family. RIP Cst. Rick O’Brien.
Tonight on
@GlobalBC
NewsHour we’ll pay tribute and remember the life of
#Canucks
fan favourite Gino Odjick…52yrs far too young to go, to this day Gino is a walking hero to everyone in the Indigenous community for his non stop giving back.
It’s amazing what quality Ownership can do for a franchise…Amar Doman doubled down on “Community engagement,” true grassroots stuff and this is the end result…over 30,000 fans heading home entertained and excited about the Lions future…a job well done from top to bottom.
Then there’s the airline workers and YVR staffers - who are are clearly overworked/understaffed and facing a constant barrage of venom by frustrated travellers - doing their very best with limited resources. THANK YOU for your efforts…
10 players from an undisclosed
#BCHL
team had players dealing with serious anxiety, professionals brought in to aide their mental health...these kids should be applauded for reaching out and asking for help..but this is the state/reality a lot of kids are in right now.
Tell me I’m wrong - there’s been no better Sports entertainment in our country this year than what’s been offered up by our Men’s and Women’s National Soccer teams!
#CanadaMNT
#CanadavsMexico
Guessing
#NHL
will be announcing a fine on McDavid for his wicked two hander slash on Soucey anytime now? Oh…and that high stick to Quinn Hughes face? LOL….bring on game 4!
I reached out to a
#BCHL
coach this morning asking how his kids are doing, "The morale last week was the lowest point so far, players are confused not understanding why this is happening..." This is the state of kids mental health province wide...shame on our Government for this.
We’re only 2 days into
#StanleyCupPlayoffs
and the number/level of gambling ads has already exceeded nauseating levels…it’s literally non stop isn’t it? And I’m a guy who places the odd wager too but it’s over the top…I can’t feel alone here.
Canada defeats Panama 4-1 in Men’s World Cup qualifier…if that doesn’t get you excited how about Canada vs USA at BC Place come the last week of January!
@GlobalBC
Sports has learned barring a change of plans, that indeed appears to be the case.
77 people are in hospital, 20 in critical care....that's province wide in BC where our population is over 5 million. Our Province has done a great job and continues to do so...time to have serious/responsible conversations about restarting our economy, minus the public shaming.
Typical P.R. crap…the dirty, unspoken “secret” in our business is as women “age & grey” they get “OLD,” but when the same happens to men they’re “distinguished.” Enough of this ageism/discrimination and sexism.
Day of reckoning has finally come for Canada Soccer…it’s actually amazing how far our Women’s and Men’s programs have come despite the continued ineptitude of those in positions of power…good for the players to finally say enough is enough…now about that media availability.
Sit down with your kids/family show them the joy of John Candy, tell them how much he made Canadians and the world laugh...then chose any of his comedic masterpieces and watch together...yes he was a treasure, our National treasure.
Langley Events Centre is completely sold out for Connor Bedard and Regina Pats game against Vancouver Giants this Friday. Ask yourself who was the last Jr. player to sell out building after building in WHL. Gonna be a wild western swing for Bedard and Pats.
“Our family hasn’t been to a Whitecaps game the last two seasons because I am not spending my hard earned cash until I see the Caps spending some of their cash to put a winning product on the field. Once the ownership starts investing in their business, so will I.” Anyone else?
So help me understand this...a talented, respected and trusted voice is let go out of the blue for a business decision...Lisa LaFlamme is 58yrs old...former Anchor Lloyd Robertson worked well into his 70's...anyone gonna mention "ageism" or "sexism" here?
I've now lived half my life without my Dad. I miss watching hockey games together, I miss our family dinners, I miss laughing with him...I miss my best friend...cherish your Dad today, love him for all he's brought/meant to your life. Take joy in wishing him a
#HappyFathersDay
Both the BCHL & WHL have worked tirelessly to have a season for their kids, multiple proposals and yet here we are. Everyone talks a good game about mental health, yet why so little action towards getting kids playing Sports again? BCHL was cruising along safely during ex season.
To give you an idea how dedicated Connor Bedard is, he works with a couple of tutors daily…hasn’t been inside a highschool since grade 9…yet his education has never been sacrificed…driven young man.
I think we’ve all seen enough of Arshdeep Bains tonight to say he deserves more
#NHL
#Canucks
games…plays a responsible game and makes things happen when puck is on his stick, also can shoot it.
I’ve always found
#CFL
players to be the most genuine/down to earth Professional Athletes...maybe because they’re not instant millionaires when they sign 1st contract, they often stay/live year round in the communities they play in and they LOVE the game.
I’ve sat alongside some talented, intelligent and caring women over my 25+yrs...they’ll all agree when I tell you Deb was the best...Deb Hope’s family share her heartbreaking journey with Alzheimer’s disease
A sincere thank you to Dr. Renee Ferguson and the team at Mountain View veterinary clinic. Your compassion, love, professionalism and caring for our beloved Finnley is deeply appreciated. Although we only had our son for 8yrs, he filled our hearts with love with his gentle soul.
My wife is a ROCKSTAR...not only has she shovelled our driveway twice, she did our neighbours too! Always do our best to help our elderly neighbours...
Best part of
#Canucks
moving on to next round? Canada’s team from here on out...time to shift the axis from the centre of the universe to the West Coast baby! You know what I’m talking about...
I will never stop beating the drum for the
#Canucks
to enshrine Gino Odjick into their Ring of Honour...and count his former teammate Cliff Ronning in that group as well...hear from Ronning tonight on
@GlobalBC
NewsHour Sports.
#RIPGino
I’ve been beyond blessed to see, visit and take photos with so many people during my
@BCGames1
visit to Prince George…this tops them all, my 2nd Mom growing up Minnie Bjorklund. A respect elder and residential school survivor…
#PGBoy
Adam Hadwin hasn’t been home for 3yrs due to the pandemic and this is what he does, raises just under $165,000 for The Foundation for Children With Intestinal & Liver Disorder…golf community is a wonderful group and
@ahadwingolf
is one class act.
When I reached out to Cliff Ronning about Gino Odjick passing here's what he said "I am totally heartbroken. The greatest teammate and friend anyone could have." More tonight on
@GlobalBC
#RIPGino
There is no better Sports tournament in the world than World Jrs...sorry World Cup Soccer fans, Jrs is packed with emotion EVERY game...PHENOMENAL to watch as a fan!
#Canada
I tell those who are close to me all the time to cherish and savour every moment they get with their loved ones…30yrs today since my father Walter passed and I’m still moved to tears missing him…my greatest regret in life is not getting to tell him how much I loved him.
Are we all in agreement the all red Team Canada jerseys at the
#WorldJuniors
are keepers! Time to lose the black jersey permanently. Red/white Maple leaf for the win!
Imagine using that platform to learn, educate and empower a community? How about inviting cleft community members into your studio and turn a huge negative into a positive...oh, and start the show with a sincere apology
@WendyWilliams
Day 3
We are still waiting for a
@WendyWilliams
apology to the cleft community.
Outside of that, seeing everyone come together on social media to rally around her comments and actions has been truly amazing.
It’s clear we are making progress towards being able to
#endbullying
Gotta see this!!! Look what we found in our
@GlobalBC
library, Seattle Totems vs Vancouver Canucks! 1967, Vancouver in Seattle, let the rivalry continue.
5 TSN channels; one channel showing rodeo, one an EPL game from the weekend and the other 3 featuring the same talking heads show. NO Little League World series featuring Canada! Wonder if the champs were from Ontario if "national" Sports broadcaster would be showing game?
Last man standing and last man signing, Nathan Rourke making time for every single person wanting an autograph or selfie…pure Canadiana right here…
#BCLions
#CFL
Corey Conners birdies 17 and 18 to finish at 3 under. He will post his third straight top 10, joining Stan Leonard as the only Canadians to accomplish that. Also, he’ll gain some big Presidents Cup points and a spot in next year’s Masters field.
Nikita Zadorov’s face doesn’t veer off hard to the right on its own…Hyman’s stick appears to first hit Zadorov low on visor than under and on Zadorov’s face…you can clearly see his helmet push up his head from force of cross check.
Well done
@Canucks
love to see the past honoured and mixed in with the new...tremendous ovation for Todd Beeruzzi. Now can we please get Jim Robson and Tom Larsheid back in the booth for one more game!! Please, pretty please?
I can’t tell you how honoured and the level of gratitude I feel tonight for Lake Babine Nation, it’s respected Elders and the Community…to be “blanketed” by the Nation truly moved this PG boy to tears…
@BCHockeyLeague
Road Show
@GlobalBC
#TV4BC
I place the odd wager here and there but have to wonder if we’ll see Gambling Ad legislation similar to Tobacco legislation coming down the pipe..ads are out of control, 24-7, 7 days a week…can’t tell me young kids don’t notice this.
4yrs, seems like 4 seconds...pick up the phone and put a smile on the face of your loved ones today by saying “hello!” And don’t be afraid to tell them what they mean to you and why you love them dearly. Have a great day everyone.
#MySisterJustine
19-20yr old Jr hockey players have officially been given the go ahead to return to Stage 2 protocols with their teammates, here’s
@GoBCHL
Commissioner Chris Hebb on that and a possible season come the New Year.
“That type of person” I played hockey with as a kid growing up in Prince George included Asian, Native, East Indian...we laughed, played and cried as teammates...also learned valuable life skills together which is one of sports greatest gifts...
Travis Lulay is no longer a member of the
#BCLions
organization...I'm told the decision to leave the club was Lulay's...
@TravisLulay
thanks for being a stand up, honest, great guy! Always made time for the media, always kept it real...wish you the best of luck, you'll be missed.
NEW - The BC Government is urging people across the province to conserve water. This includes taking shorter showers and only running full dish washers or washing machines. Minister Bowinn Ma - "This is an extremely challenging time. This is immensely stressful."
#bcpoli
So here’s the story. Arman immigrated to our country 10yrs ago seeking a better life, one void of religious persecution/war/conflict. This month he opened up his own Barber shop in Coquitlam (off Austin) and he could use your support. Give him a visit. Merry Christmas.