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Doug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 1h

At last a local council in the UK is leading where national government is not

Taxing vehicles on weight - and thereby size - is at least some counterweight against vehicle bloat, and the damage that bigger, heavier vehicles inflict on road, pedestrian and cycle space

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Cardiff set to impose SUV parking premium after council approval

Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.

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Steffani [Scary Name Here] Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 11h

#yvr

CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · 11h

Rescue dog Tommy missing after running away from Vancouver airport

Anyone heading for the Vancouver airport has been asked to keep an eye out for Tommy, a lost rescue dog believed to be wandering the area.

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 1h

One Disappointment After Another #CdnPoli

The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 5h

New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...

Carney welcomed industry lobby, ignored environmental groups: records | The Narwhal

Records show resource industry lobbyists had regular access to Prime Minister Mark Carney in his first 100 days, while environmental groups were shut out

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Alaina Wood @thegarbagequeen.bsky.social · 6h

If y’all would take a second to read past scary headlines, you’d know that not all hope is lost to save coral reefs.

In fact, the authors behind the tipping point paper made sure to mention that we can still save remaining reefs by rapidly reducing emissions.

So don’t give up. The reefs need you.

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 1d

For our cities, police and any other voices of authority.

Just want to get ahead of the kid shaming content that's coming this Halloween. @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

4 kids in halloween costumes Road safety is your responsibility not theirs

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Jason D. Salvagni @salvagni.org · 21h

Or they could just, you know, fucking pay taxes

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 22h

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity.

How Promote Giving, a new investment model, will raise millions for charities

Joel Holsinger, a partner at Ares Management Corp., on Wednesday launched Promote Giving, an initiative encouraging investment managers to donate a portion of their fees to charity.

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Defund VicPD @defundvicpd.bsky.social · 17h

VicPD account for 23% or nearly one quarter of the City budget! If you can believe it that’s more than all of the following *combined*

🌲Parks
🚒Fire Dept
📚Libraries
💟Non-profit grants
📈Housing targets
💃Arts/culture and events
🏠Affordable housing grants

#DefundVicPD

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 1d

"Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom."
www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-hu...

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 16h

It's invigorating and relaxing at the same time!

Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 17h

You mean tomorrow?

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Josh Crough @smokeycrow.bsky.social · 20h

Better Transit YYJ is hosting a sunset bicycle ride this Thursday to talk public transit while active transiting. Begins at Janion Plaza @ 6 and ends at pub. #yyjbike #yyjtransit #yyj #victoriabc

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 17h

Such a beautiful day to jump into (and quickly out of) the Gorge #YYJ

View of trees, blue sky, and blue ocean from the edge of a swim dock

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 21h

I haven't seen that one so I can neither confirm nor debunk

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 21h

I used to be such a summer gal, but now I think it's autumn that really turns my crank

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 21h

too good to be true

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 22h

A nice story, for a change

Heiltsuk Nation celebrates 1st baby delivered in homelands in years | CBC News

An early labour in Bella Bella, B.C., where the hospital isn't equipped to deliver babies, had a happy ending as the first Heiltsuk baby was born on Heiltsuk territory in years. And, in a special turn...

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 22h

Infinite money for cops, almost none for basic safety.

Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 1d

“We’ve asked for about four or five years now to get a crossing light put in. The city always comes back with ‘We can only do 10 maximum a year.’"

The bad news is with ABC's budget cuts, that pace will be even slower. Ken Sim and ABC are failing to keep Vancouver residents safe.

Woman pushing child in a stroller struck by car in busy Vancouver intersection - BC | Globalnews.ca

Mat Vanstone lives nearby. He says the intersection at West 16th Avenue and Willow Street is one of the busiest pedestrian intersections in the city.

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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 1d

What happens when a celebrated scientist is accused of fabricating results to promote his patented product? We’ve obtained a leaked investigation report into misconduct at UBC, and we’re making the findings public for the first time.

theijf.org/ubc-misconduct

#bcpoli #science #CBC

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 22h

What. the. fuck?

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 22h

Oh no is it the one on the porch with the clown?

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 22h

Add this to the list of "things a prosecutor really doesn't want to hear the judge say on their big day"

Euan Tombstone @drugdatadecoded.ca · 23h

Judge: “The troubling thing about this prosecution is that everyone knew what was happening… It seems like these two [gestures to defendants Nyx and Kalicum] are being hung out to dry. As soon as politicians started complaining, all of a sudden VPD—which before was fine—suddenly is not fine.”

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 22h

It is an interesting question how the charges got approved in the first place. In BC, we have Crown charge approval, which usually knocks out most of the cases that the cops have got beyond themselves/the Charter on.

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 1d

"Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections?"

Is It Perimenopause or the Fascist Death Knell of Late-Stage Capitalism?

Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections? Am I irrita...

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 5d

This makes me so happy! 🐢

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win'

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

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Jen Stewart @jstewgie.bsky.social · 1d

I phoned up and booked appointments for my whole family next week: 1-833-838-2323. You do not have to wait for an invite or be in a special category. Just do it. #BCPoli

Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 2d

FYI for BC residents, if you want a COVID booster/flu shot, I was able to search in my emails for a previous "Book your next vaccine appointment" from a previous year and click on the link and it just let me schedule my covid vaccine.

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