former publisher @georgiastraight. bleep bloop.

Vancouver
Joined February 2008
So long story short, I’m no longer with @georgiastraight Straight. It was fun while it lasted and I’m insanely proud of the work. Hit me up if you wanna chat.
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I know I say this every time but this is literally the best issue of ⁦@georgiastraight⁩ we’ve done. Insane amount of work went into this and I’m proud of the entire team. Woot!
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In Tofino, travellers drive the local economy, but their impact is far-reaching—and not always positive. Visitors can be destructive, extractive, inconsiderate. Keeping the world in balance isn’t cheap, or easy. But it’s worth it for places like this. straight.com/living/tofino-w…
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I had the best time chatting with @_louiseburns_ all about her gorgeous new album, Element. We talked the escapist power of art, the early '00s, The Beach, and much more 💙 straight.com/music/louise-bu…
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You might be wondering, why would the Straight put Shania on the cover? The answer, of course, is most everyone likes her. East Van weirdos. Suburban dads. Kids. Grandparents. If you don’t, you’re a grump and we’re trying to put you as such 😘
LET'S GO GIRLS 🎶 Our latest print issue is out NOW. In this edition 👇 ➡️ @shaniatwain on finding her voice again ➡️ The push to make Big Oil pay ➡️ Spelunking through Vancouver’s Dungeons & Dragons community + more. Pick up your FREE copy at a newsstand near you. 🗞️
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I wrote a story about a band I really really like
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Vote now for your favourite food and drink in #Vancouver! All winners will be announced on May 4. Do it! Do it!
CAST YOUR BALLOTS! 🗳️ After receiving over 5,000 nominations from hundreds of readers (thanks for that, by the way), voting for the Georgia Straights 26th Annual Golden Plates awards begins NOW! Pick your favourites here: goldenplates.straight.com/
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“We’re basically paying property taxes on a six-storey building, even as a two-storey building, because it could potentially be a six-storey building.”This seems, I dunno, ridiculous? straight.com/news/its-heartb… @georgiastraight
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We’ve just launched nominations for the @georgiastraight’s 26th annual Golden Plates. Sooo heads up to my pals in food and bev — get nominating! goldenplates.straight.com
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I think I say this every time but this is the best edition I’ve worked on. Great stuff as usual from @MikeUsinger @yasmineshemesh @vsmwells and @notionport.And @danmanganmusic? Come on.
New month, new print issue. 📰 In this edition 👇 ➡️ Spring Arts Preview ➡️ Cosplay culture ➡️ Will Vancouver halve its carbon emissions by 2030? ➡️ In music: @TheNewPornos, @alvvaysband ➡️ In IDEAS: @danmanganmusic on Dad jokes + more. Pick up your free copy today.
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Stephen Smysnuik retweeted
In defense of the dad joke. I wrote an article for @georgiastraight straight.com/arts/dad-jokes-…
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Replying to @danmanganmusic
@danmanganmusic and I spent more time on this headline than on any headline I’ve ever worked on in my life. This one’s good — the one we used in print (used as the subhead here) is even better. straight.com/arts/dad-jokes-…
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For the lazy: “Why do fascists hate dad jokes? They do Nazi what’s so funny.”
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A must-subscribe if you live, work, or play in #NewWest. @riarenouf’s love of her community is infectious, and she’s building @newwestanchor into a shining star there.
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Stephen Smysnuik retweeted
Ok please ignore my face lol. BUT please do not ignore the fact that the nominators for our Burnaby Beacon Readers' Choice Awards are now open and you can start nominating your favourite restaurants in the city HERE: readerschoice.burnabybeacon.…
Today, we're unveiling our first-ever Beacon's Readers’ Choice Awards, presented by @Tourism_Burnaby ✨ 👉 Nominate your favourite restaurants here: readerschoice.burnabybeacon.… 👉 You'll need to be a Beacon subscriber to vote. Sign up here (it's free): burnabybeacon.com/subscribe
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Latest edition’s out. Probably the best one we’ve done since taking over, and I’m really proud of the team on this one. Nice work, gang.
Our latest print issue is out NOW! A glimpse 👉 - The backstory of burnout from frontline workers of the drug crisis - Commentary on the closure of Eastside Studios - The complexities of being "Black in Vancouver" & more. Pick up your free copy today. Cover by Zion Greene-Bull.
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