Rumneek Johal
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Rumneek Johal
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· Jul 30
Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor
Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role
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Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role
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Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor
Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role
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personal news or w/e
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Bernier is stepping down as Centre BC leader in favor of Peter Milobar, the interim leader of the unnamed party #bcpoli
There definitely isn't enough #bcpoli drama happening today so OF COURSE
Centre BC leader Mike Bernier and TBD Party interim leader Peter Milobar are holding a press conference at 1PM 🥴
Centre BC leader Mike Bernier and TBD Party interim leader Peter Milobar are holding a press conference at 1PM 🥴
September 18, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Bernier is stepping down as Centre BC leader in favor of Peter Milobar, the interim leader of the unnamed party #bcpoli
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NEW: For @macleans.bsky.social, I wrote about how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fusing corporate and state power to help build what I call the New Authoritarianism.
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Danielle Smith Is Putting Alberta Up for Sale - Macleans.ca
The corporate lobbyist-turned-premier is letting the private sector run the government
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September 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
NEW: For @macleans.bsky.social, I wrote about how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is fusing corporate and state power to help build what I call the New Authoritarianism.
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UPDATE: Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave caucus, blasting Findlay on way out
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Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave caucus, blasting Findlay on way out
The B.C. Conservative Party has lost another caucus member, with Claire Rattée issuing a scathing exit statement that says she was among at least 10 Conservatives who signed a letter calling on party ...
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September 18, 2026 at 7:51 PM
UPDATE: Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave caucus, blasting Findlay on way out
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B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs
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B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs
B.C.’s Opposition Conservative party hired a private investigator to target its critics, including current and former MLAs, as well as CHEK News’ political correspondent.
cheknews.ca
September 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs
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This is such great news. Emma is an incredible journalist, and we missed her in the newsroom.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
This is such great news. Emma is an incredible journalist, and we missed her in the newsroom.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
Thank you to @brishti.bsky.social and @rumneeek.bsky.social for putting in the work to get Emma back here.
This is an amazing team, and it makes me happy to work with people that look after each other.
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Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
September 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
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Very happy to be back at @pressprogress.ca starting this week, now in the role of Associate Editor! I'll be covering the health beat while my colleague is on maternity leave, so please send story tips and let me know what's not being covered enough in health.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Very happy to be back at @pressprogress.ca starting this week, now in the role of Associate Editor! I'll be covering the health beat while my colleague is on maternity leave, so please send story tips and let me know what's not being covered enough in health.
AMAZING NEWS AMID THE CONSTANT BARRAGE OF EVIL AND DARKNESS.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we get to announce the return of @emmaarkell.bsky.social to the PressProgress team this month! Emma will be assuming the role of Associate Editor and providing coverage on the Health beat.
September 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
AMAZING NEWS AMID THE CONSTANT BARRAGE OF EVIL AND DARKNESS.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
THE AMAZING, INTELLIGENT, BRILLIANT, AWARD-WINNING @emmaarkell.bsky.social IS BACK IN THE @pressprogress.ca NEWSROOM AND WE ARE SO MUCH BETTER FOR IT.
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The guy who helped kick Macklemore off Ed Sheeran’s tour was charged with soliciting prostitution, got those charges dropped with the help of Epstein’s lawyer, is a longtime friend of Trump, has taken NFL players on propaganda trips to Israel, and received a special $1 million award from Netanyahu.
September 15, 2026 at 3:08 AM
The guy who helped kick Macklemore off Ed Sheeran’s tour was charged with soliciting prostitution, got those charges dropped with the help of Epstein’s lawyer, is a longtime friend of Trump, has taken NFL players on propaganda trips to Israel, and received a special $1 million award from Netanyahu.
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Both of the people in question worked with Alberta separatists, Danielle Smith, and the absolutely appalling racist Aaron Gunn.
Interesting update in BC municipal politics:
The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
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The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Community Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
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September 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Both of the people in question worked with Alberta separatists, Danielle Smith, and the absolutely appalling racist Aaron Gunn.
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Union Alleges Targeting After Ontario Science Centre Fires Entire Science Unit
Nearly half of all people laid off last week were elected officials in OPSEU Local 549
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Nearly half of all people laid off last week were elected officials in OPSEU Local 549
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Union Alleges Targeting After Ontario Science Centre Fires Entire Science Unit
Nearly half of all people laid off last week were elected officials in OPSEU Local 549
pressprogress.ca
September 15, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Union Alleges Targeting After Ontario Science Centre Fires Entire Science Unit
Nearly half of all people laid off last week were elected officials in OPSEU Local 549
pressprogress.ca/union-allege...
Nearly half of all people laid off last week were elected officials in OPSEU Local 549
pressprogress.ca/union-allege...
Interesting update in BC municipal politics:
The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Community Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca
September 15, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Interesting update in BC municipal politics:
The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
The CEO of a company proposing a development strongly opposed by community residents is now running for mayor in a city roughly 60 km from the development.
He says he will continue to work for the company if elected.
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
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Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Community Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Union Bay Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca
September 15, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Community Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
A candidate for mayor in Parksville, BC is the CEO of a company that proposed a port project heavily opposed by community residents.
He says he plan to keep working for the company if elected.
He says he plan to keep working for the company if elected.
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Community Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca/parksville-b...
Parksville, BC Mayoral and Council Candidate Involved With Port Project Opposed by Union Bay Residents
“We both need to put food on the table, too.”
pressprogress.ca
September 15, 2026 at 12:32 AM
A candidate for mayor in Parksville, BC is the CEO of a company that proposed a port project heavily opposed by community residents.
He says he plan to keep working for the company if elected.
He says he plan to keep working for the company if elected.
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bad news, we all have to like macklemore now slate.com/life/2026/09...
A Major Artist Was Just Kicked Off a Tour For His Political Beliefs. Now I Have to Do the Unthinkable.
Yes, we're talking about the man behind "Thrift Shop."
slate.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
bad news, we all have to like macklemore now slate.com/life/2026/09...
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‘ed sheeran nuked from orbit by ms rachel,’ i mutter to myself, descending deeper into impenetrable madness
Ms. Rachel:
"Ed Sheeran had an opportunity…Instead he caved to people who refuse to accept what the world knows."
"If more than 20,000 white children were killed…everyone would be shouting…Treating some children's lives as less worthy of outrage is racist. Silence during a genocide is not neutral."
"Ed Sheeran had an opportunity…Instead he caved to people who refuse to accept what the world knows."
"If more than 20,000 white children were killed…everyone would be shouting…Treating some children's lives as less worthy of outrage is racist. Silence during a genocide is not neutral."
September 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
‘ed sheeran nuked from orbit by ms rachel,’ i mutter to myself, descending deeper into impenetrable madness
Lady at the nail salon today said I looked 21. Going to be riding this high for the rest of the week.
September 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Lady at the nail salon today said I looked 21. Going to be riding this high for the rest of the week.
Nearly 300 civil society organizations in Canada have called on the government to investigate an immigration raid at a peaceful protest in Calgary last month.
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Civil Society Groups Call for Investigation into Immigration Raid at International Student Protest in Calgary
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca
September 11, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Nearly 300 civil society organizations in Canada have called on the government to investigate an immigration raid at a peaceful protest in Calgary last month.
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Spoke with some of 600+ people who were punished for Charlie Kirk-related speech over the past year — about the anxieties they’ve faced, the crazy reasons they were fired or even arrested, and what their life has been like since:
A Year Ago, Charlie Kirk Was Killed. Meet the People Who Were Fired for Speaking Out About Him
In the year since the murder of the far-right commentator, those who were punished for comments about his death have met mixed fortunes. Over in Dallas, the GOP’s mad midterm Trumpapalooza began.
zeteo.com
September 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Spoke with some of 600+ people who were punished for Charlie Kirk-related speech over the past year — about the anxieties they’ve faced, the crazy reasons they were fired or even arrested, and what their life has been like since:
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Civil Society Groups Call for Investigation into Immigration Raid at International Student Protest in Calgary
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca/civil-societ...
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca/civil-societ...
Civil Society Groups Call for Investigation into Immigration Raid at International Student Protest in Calgary
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca
September 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Civil Society Groups Call for Investigation into Immigration Raid at International Student Protest in Calgary
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca/civil-societ...
Groups say the CBSA Raid in Calgary last month threatens “Freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.”
pressprogress.ca/civil-societ...
The fact that this was a real post put out by the Department of Homeland Security in a climate where Sikhs and South Asians are targets for racism and hate crimes in the US and Canada is truly abhorrent.
The US department of homeland security is being completely normal on X
September 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The fact that this was a real post put out by the Department of Homeland Security in a climate where Sikhs and South Asians are targets for racism and hate crimes in the US and Canada is truly abhorrent.
The US department of homeland security is being completely normal on X
September 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The US department of homeland security is being completely normal on X
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ICYMI:
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, who recently disavowed a supporter for Islamophobic beliefs, attended an event with a number of individuals who have shared bigoted views.
More from @ericwickham.ca here:
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Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, who recently disavowed a supporter for Islamophobic beliefs, attended an event with a number of individuals who have shared bigoted views.
More from @ericwickham.ca here:
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Toronto Mayoral Candidate Who Does Not Want Support From People Who “Sow Division,” Attended an Event with Individuals who have Shared Islamophobic Beliefs
Brad Bradford recently disavowed a supporter with Islamophobic beliefs.
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September 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
ICYMI:
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, who recently disavowed a supporter for Islamophobic beliefs, attended an event with a number of individuals who have shared bigoted views.
More from @ericwickham.ca here:
pressprogress.ca/toronto-mayo...
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, who recently disavowed a supporter for Islamophobic beliefs, attended an event with a number of individuals who have shared bigoted views.
More from @ericwickham.ca here:
pressprogress.ca/toronto-mayo...
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ICYMI:
A recently fired BC Conservative staffer is now alleging questionable conduct and racial discrimination from the leader's former chief of staff.
Read more from @rumneeek.bsky.social here:
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A recently fired BC Conservative staffer is now alleging questionable conduct and racial discrimination from the leader's former chief of staff.
Read more from @rumneeek.bsky.social here:
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Exclusive: Former BC Conservative Staffer Alleges Questionable Conduct, Racial Discrimination From Former Party Chief of Staff
Apollo Chung says he has filed a complaint with BC's Human Rights Tribunal.
pressprogress.ca
September 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
ICYMI:
A recently fired BC Conservative staffer is now alleging questionable conduct and racial discrimination from the leader's former chief of staff.
Read more from @rumneeek.bsky.social here:
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A recently fired BC Conservative staffer is now alleging questionable conduct and racial discrimination from the leader's former chief of staff.
Read more from @rumneeek.bsky.social here:
pressprogress.ca/exclusive-fo...