@gregorcraigie.bsky.social
Sleep-deprived early morning radio host of CBC On the Island. Author of Our Crumbling Foundation, On Borrowed Time, Walls, Radio Jet Lag & Why Humans Build Up.
@jmcelroy.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.socialLive! In 5 minutes from Sidney! A special BC Today to talk all about Orcas
@cageyratfish.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.social@gregorcraigie.bsky.social oh ya my uncle Neil in Powell River also had a smoker made out of an old fridge! They worked really great because of the insulation, it allowed for excellent heat retention & a long, even smoke
They're kind of a dying BC coast tradition but you still see them now & then
@kristaloughton.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.social🧵This morning, I joined @gregorcraigie.bsky.social for CBC On the Island from the dock at Banfield Park. What a beautiful day to broadcast outside!
The dock, installed in 2022 by @victoria.ca, was expanded in 2024 with a new floating swim platform and more water safety features, including
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialThanks, it's nice to be back!
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialThanks Michael, good to make the connection!
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialRadio road trip to Saanich Commonwealth Place for a live poolside broadcast from the Canadian Swimming Trials... 🍁🏊
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialSaturday cycling on Saturna Island.
@robinstevenson.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.socialHere's our crew of launching authors! Monique Gray Smith, Jess Willows andJohnny Aitken @franbwrites.bsky.social Mark Leiren-Young, Gabrielle Prendergast, @gregorcraigie.bsky.social and me! Fly high, little books! (Thanks for the photo, @orcabook.bsky.social)
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialBig thanks to @orcabook.bsky.social, Munro Books, the other writers, and everyone else who came to tonight's group book launch! Saving Wolfgang is now available in fine bookstores and libraries near you. 📖🏒🥅
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialWhat a privilege to talk about my new book on the Calgary Eyeopener with my friend @lorenmcginnis.bsky.social
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@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialI'm honoured that Our Crumbling Foundation will receive this year's George Ryga Award for Social Awareness. Thanks to the judges and everyone who has read this book!
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@thetyee.caReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.socialGregor Craigie was shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize awarded to the author of the best original non-fiction literary work:
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialThanks!
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@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialA very nice starred review of Saving Wolfgang, in the School Library Journal. Thank you Carol Youssif!
@jackermann.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.social#OTD in 2024, I spoke with @gregorcraigie.bsky.social about his book, Our Crumbling Foundation: How We Solve Canada’s Housing Crisis. #NewsRadioBookshelf https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/06/citynews-bookshelf-our-crumbling-foundation/
@lacaroibarra.bsky.socialReposted by @gregorcraigie.bsky.socialFor our first session We’ll be joined by an amazing group of journalists for a panel on “Framing the Crisis: Media, Ethics and the Housing Conversation.” They include @michaeljohnlo.bsky.social @robshaw.bsky.social @fabulavancouver.bsky.social @gregorcraigie.bsky.social & Michael Vonn CEO PHS
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialThank you @spacing.bsky.social and Glenn Miller for this fine book review.
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialFormer Canadian intelligence officials say Canada should watch for campaigns aimed at destabilizing the country amid Donald Trump's escalating 51st state threats - likely on social media, such as X - fomenting or financing pro-annexationist groups within Canada.
@gregorcraigie.bsky.socialStop the ride I want to get off...
