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Michael Thorne

@thorplan

Financial Planner, Investment and Insurance Specialist, Small Business consultant, advisor to Executives, Senior Managers and Professionals and their families

 Vancouver, BC, Canada
thornefinancial.net
Joined November 2010
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MMP is the system favoured by political parties as they get to choose 40% of the MLAs. In New Zealand, if a List MP leaves the party the party can eject them from the Parliment. Anti-immigrant MP Winston Peters lost his seat but regained it through the Party List. #BCPoli
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Conference Co-Chair, Izumi Miki McGruer, kicking off the day with opening remarks and intros #VanEPC2018
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Government has told me I am not allowed to boost this Facebook video to my Constituents because it explains why the three proportional systems are so bad. The only way to get this information out is if citizens share this themselves on social media: facebook.com/samsullivancamp…
Tom Fletcher 🇨🇦 (@tomfletcherbc) profile pictureTom Fletcher 🇨🇦
@tomfletcherbc17 Oct 2018
Paying $50 for a Facebook message on #PropRep to constituents not allowed under regulations, @sam_sullivan tells #bcleg. Wants to know how much @ElectionsBC is spending to promote it.
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Worried about how to #Save or #Invest for a large goal like buying a #Home, #Retirement or repaying #Debt? Mark #Twain tells you how you can get it done:
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Les Leyne@LeyneLes2 Oct 2018
Word is: Canucks tried to elect a captain using proportional rep, so forwards wouldn't be getting 93.2 % of the captaincy with only 40 % of the roster. (Were going to appoint goalies from a list) But got bogged down in deets, so they gave up.
Daniel Wagner (@passittobulis) profile pictureDaniel Wagner@passittobulis2 Oct 2018
It's hilarious to me that the #Canucks are going with no captain this season as pretty much everyone in Canucks nation has subconsciously agreed to act as if Bo Horvat is already the captain.
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Mike Smyth@MikeSmythNews2 Oct 2018
Christy Clark taking the high road, thanking the NDP. Not everyone will be as gracious. #bcpoli #LNGforBC
Christy Clark (@christyclarkbc) profile pictureChristy Clark
@christyclarkbc2 Oct 2018
It was always a matter of when, not if. I want to thank my colleagues, esp Rich and Ellis, BC's civil servants who stuck with it and, the NDP government. They could have stood in the way - they didn't. This is an achievement for our whole country - and we did it together. 2/2
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If you think you can predict when to get back into the market or when the next crash is coming, you are delusional. It's been proven time & time again, it's time IN the market, not timing of the market that will lead to success. Well said @BoomerandEcho ow.ly/SJMm30lIdZb
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Completely false. FPTP is about communication, negotiation and finding common ground BEFORE the election so we know what we’re voting for. PR is about tyranny of the minority after the election.
Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 (@FairVoteCanada) profile pictureFair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁@FairVoteCanada4 Aug 2018
"The #FPTP electoral system does not reward (the seeking of) common ground. While in most other aspects of our life, we communicate, negotiate and compromise. #bcpoli #bc4pr #prorep #cdnpoli #bc #britishcolumbia #kootenay #kootenays #kootenaylife e-know.ca/regions/east-koote…
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Barack Obama
@BarackObama6 Aug 2018
Bobby Kennedy was one of my heroes. He was someone who showed us the power of acting on our ideals, the idea that any of us can be one of the “million different centers of energy and daring” that ultimately combine to change the world for the better.
Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center (@Kennedy_HRC) profile pictureRobert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center@Kennedy_HRC6 Aug 2018
We are honored to present @BarackObama with our 2018 Ripple of Hope Award. #RFK50
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We envision a world where people with physical disabilities feel empowered & inspired to redefine what is possible. Through our societies, we provide opportunities for people with physical disabilities to enable their individual journeys. #inclusion #participation #accessibility
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FP Canada@OfficialFPCan15 Jul 2018
Live life confidently with a CFP professional. #FindYourPlanner spr.ly/6014DUoem
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Join us this Sunday for a fun-filled day of activities specially designed to help kids enjoy recreation and re-imagine what is possible! Try adaptive kayaking or paddleboarding at the BCMOS Paddling Centre. Pizza and refreshments provided. RSVP to [email protected].
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FP Canada@OfficialFPCan2 Jul 2018
Why you should insist on an engagement letter, and other tips when selecting a #financialplanner. spr.ly/6015DW3wh
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Don’t forget to smile, have a great day :)
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BCMOS hikes for the next two weeks are now posted. Check our hiking schedule here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets… Invite your friends! We can take up to 4 hikers at a time on a hike! Book online: disabilityfoundation.checkfr… or call 604-222-1312
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Have you heard? @SCI_BC in partnership with @VancouverFdn is offering new bursaries for persons w spinal cord injuries attending post-secondary schools in BC for expenses related to disability that will support education. Deadline to apply is Jun 22 Email [email protected].
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FP Canada@OfficialFPCan7 May 2018
Tackle things in small bites—it’ll get easier as you go along. spr.ly/6018DdZWK @1frankthought
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Ruby Ng@rubytuesday_van3 May 2018
Early bird bookings begin May 18! nitter.cf/DisabilityFdn/status/9…
Disability Foundation (@DisabilityFdn) profile pictureDisability Foundation@DisabilityFdn3 May 2018
What's on your calendar this summer? Be sure to get adaptive sailing, hiking, paddle boarding and kayaking in your plans! Early bird bookings begin May 18!
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FP Canada@OfficialFPCan30 Apr 2018
“Financial planner” is one of the most commonly misused titles in the financial services industry. Be sure you’re dealing with a qualified, ethical professional. spr.ly/6016Dj3J2
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I will be able to go to my grave in peace now, knowing that a new generation has taken over civic reporting in such new and innovative ways. nitter.cf/j_mcelroy/status/99009…
Justin McElroy (@j_mcelroy) profile pictureJustin McElroy@j_mcelroy28 Apr 2018
So there was a CBC talent show and I decided to list every single municipality in British Columbia. In song. (With apologies to Yakko Warner)
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