My First WordCamp, Getting Outside the Dashboard

On November 5 and 6, 2026, I attended WordCamp Canada 2026 at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. It was my first WordCamp, and an opportunity to meet some of the people behind a platform that ha...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 12 May 2026

Liz Truss talks about her life in Burnaby

Last night, I attended Governing in Turbulent Times: Leadership, Reform, and Democratic Resilience, an event hosted by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute featuring a conversation between MLI founder Bria...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 18 September 2025

Why I, a 20-Year Resident of the Heights, Support Bus Lanes on Hastings

My last post marked my 20th anniversary as a resident of Capitol Hill and the Burnaby Heights. In it, I reflected on two decades of relying on transit to get around. Every morning, I squeeze onto a cr...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 31 August 2025

A Neighbourhood Through My Eyes: 20 Years in North Burnaby

Today marks 20 years since I moved to North Burnaby. I spent the first 16 years in an apartment with a roommate on Capitol Hill and the past four years in my own apartment in the Burnaby Heights. Over...

Heraldry

Nathaniel Christopher / 2 May 2025

My First AGM with the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada

Last weekend I attended the 59th annual general meeting of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada in Victoria, BC and it turned out to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable social events that I’ve ...

Food and Lifestyle

Nathaniel Christopher / 13 December 2024 / 1 Comment

Documenting Costco shrinkflation: Kirkland Signature laundry detergent pods

In my laundry room, I have two packages of Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Laundry Detergent Pacs: a plastic tub purchased in August 2023 and a plastic bag purchased in September 2024. Both were bought...

Travel

This statue of Queen Victoria in front of Kensington Palace was carved by her daughter Princess Louise.

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 November 2024

Tracing the steps of Queen Victoria: My visit to Kensington Palace

On November 2, I visited Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria’s birthplace and childhood home. It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my recent trip to the United Kingdom. When I purchas...

Food and Lifestyle

Nathaniel Christopher / 23 October 2024 / 4 Comments

Tired of Hearing How Busy Someone Else Is? Introducing Schedule Dumping

Schedule dumping is when someone frequently overshares the details of their busy schedule, often leaving others feeling unheard and unimportant. This post explores how schedule dumping can strain rela...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 20 September 2024 / 2 Comments

My comments to the Burnaby Public Library board

Last night I spoke to the Burnaby Public Library board about their ongoing Intellectual Freedom Policy review. As part of this review, they are considering potential changes to how the library selects...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 18 September 2024

A UK Prime Minister in Burnaby: Discovering Liz Truss’s Former Home

With Liz Truss back in the news due to her book, I was reminded of her unique connection to Burnaby—a city I have called home since 2005. Truss, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2...