Lyndsey
@lyndseybee.bsky.social
Writer of stuff
Crocheter of things
Haver of MS and MdDS
Rider of bicycles
Crocheter of things
Haver of MS and MdDS
Rider of bicycles
Oh shoot this is what I should be doing with the Harry Potter book my kid brought home from school years ago.
Best use for it.
Best use for it.
My bees have been doing fine without me, seem to have brought in lots of ivy nectar. I gave them some Oxuvar treatment and burned some more of a Harry Potter book in my smoker. I feel a bit better #beekeeping
December 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Oh shoot this is what I should be doing with the Harry Potter book my kid brought home from school years ago.
Best use for it.
Best use for it.
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If you’re in #yyj and badly flooded, there are people on Reddit offering their help.
From the VictoriaBC community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the VictoriaBC community
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December 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If you’re in #yyj and badly flooded, there are people on Reddit offering their help.
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If only there was some sort of civilian oversight mechanism to hold the police accountable that was legislated in the provincial police act
or whatever
because what the fiscal
#yyj
or whatever
because what the fiscal
#yyj
Update: VicPD told CHEK the discrepancy between OT in its budgets and the FOI data is that its budgets also count "standby" pay as OT. That means that in addition to officers' base pay and $5.1 million in OT, VicPD paid out about $1.3 million in standby pay in 2024. cheknews.ca/17-vicpd-off... #yyj
December 16, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If only there was some sort of civilian oversight mechanism to hold the police accountable that was legislated in the provincial police act
or whatever
because what the fiscal
#yyj
or whatever
because what the fiscal
#yyj
Read news about weather in #yyj &people have FEELINGS about the colors used in weather maps. Red, orange, or yellow = fear mongering, as is having any kind of warning at all.
Even the news site said Environment Canada "snuck" the warnings in, like they're twirling moustaches while reporting weather
Even the news site said Environment Canada "snuck" the warnings in, like they're twirling moustaches while reporting weather
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Read news about weather in #yyj &people have FEELINGS about the colors used in weather maps. Red, orange, or yellow = fear mongering, as is having any kind of warning at all.
Even the news site said Environment Canada "snuck" the warnings in, like they're twirling moustaches while reporting weather
Even the news site said Environment Canada "snuck" the warnings in, like they're twirling moustaches while reporting weather
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December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
playing Silent Hill f and saying loudly "I am very good at this game" as I fail all my attempts to dodge and get ended by one of the easiest enemies in the game for the 173rd time
December 14, 2025 at 2:19 AM
playing Silent Hill f and saying loudly "I am very good at this game" as I fail all my attempts to dodge and get ended by one of the easiest enemies in the game for the 173rd time
this month my body is giving me sneak previews of outcomes of another MS relapse
Big toe feeling strangled. One very specific part of my left foot and left arm going numb. jaw stiffness. Worst one was my tongue feeling like it had a cramp
this is scary, and it's why I keep moving as much as I can.
Big toe feeling strangled. One very specific part of my left foot and left arm going numb. jaw stiffness. Worst one was my tongue feeling like it had a cramp
this is scary, and it's why I keep moving as much as I can.
December 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
this month my body is giving me sneak previews of outcomes of another MS relapse
Big toe feeling strangled. One very specific part of my left foot and left arm going numb. jaw stiffness. Worst one was my tongue feeling like it had a cramp
this is scary, and it's why I keep moving as much as I can.
Big toe feeling strangled. One very specific part of my left foot and left arm going numb. jaw stiffness. Worst one was my tongue feeling like it had a cramp
this is scary, and it's why I keep moving as much as I can.
So glad we're losing services to increase Victoria PD's budget, otherwise we might not be able to enjoy extra fancy mall cops.
December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
So glad we're losing services to increase Victoria PD's budget, otherwise we might not be able to enjoy extra fancy mall cops.
Lady pushing a stroller in the bike lane
Two guys walking on the sidewalk: uh that's a bike lane
Lady: keeps going
two year old child: what is she DOing
Parent of that child: she's pushing a stroller
two year old: on the rowwd?
Parents: ... yeah
two year old: oh no. that isn't good
Two guys walking on the sidewalk: uh that's a bike lane
Lady: keeps going
two year old child: what is she DOing
Parent of that child: she's pushing a stroller
two year old: on the rowwd?
Parents: ... yeah
two year old: oh no. that isn't good
December 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Lady pushing a stroller in the bike lane
Two guys walking on the sidewalk: uh that's a bike lane
Lady: keeps going
two year old child: what is she DOing
Parent of that child: she's pushing a stroller
two year old: on the rowwd?
Parents: ... yeah
two year old: oh no. that isn't good
Two guys walking on the sidewalk: uh that's a bike lane
Lady: keeps going
two year old child: what is she DOing
Parent of that child: she's pushing a stroller
two year old: on the rowwd?
Parents: ... yeah
two year old: oh no. that isn't good
Witnessed a man in a vehicle get angry with two women crossing the street because he was full of rage and didn't understand unmarked crosswalks. He was yelling at them and I honestly thought it was going to get violent. Luckily it didn't but yikes. #yyj drivers why are you like this?
December 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Witnessed a man in a vehicle get angry with two women crossing the street because he was full of rage and didn't understand unmarked crosswalks. He was yelling at them and I honestly thought it was going to get violent. Luckily it didn't but yikes. #yyj drivers why are you like this?
having an intolerance to corn hecking sucks because it's in everything, like the most ridiculous places, and no one bothers with warnings
I just wanted some tempura and now my intestines are knitting themselves into a sweater because cornstarch
I just wanted some tempura and now my intestines are knitting themselves into a sweater because cornstarch
December 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
having an intolerance to corn hecking sucks because it's in everything, like the most ridiculous places, and no one bothers with warnings
I just wanted some tempura and now my intestines are knitting themselves into a sweater because cornstarch
I just wanted some tempura and now my intestines are knitting themselves into a sweater because cornstarch
I *love* riding my bike in #yyj weather like this.
no, really.
It's not cold, and with proper gear you stay dry.
having MS means no guarantees: any day could be the last day I feel the rain on my face as I zip down the street.
every rainy day I can ride is a good day.
hot weather still sucks tho
no, really.
It's not cold, and with proper gear you stay dry.
having MS means no guarantees: any day could be the last day I feel the rain on my face as I zip down the street.
every rainy day I can ride is a good day.
hot weather still sucks tho
December 10, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I *love* riding my bike in #yyj weather like this.
no, really.
It's not cold, and with proper gear you stay dry.
having MS means no guarantees: any day could be the last day I feel the rain on my face as I zip down the street.
every rainy day I can ride is a good day.
hot weather still sucks tho
no, really.
It's not cold, and with proper gear you stay dry.
having MS means no guarantees: any day could be the last day I feel the rain on my face as I zip down the street.
every rainy day I can ride is a good day.
hot weather still sucks tho
Maybe the police could donate a small fraction of their massive budget to this instead?
Maybe the police chief could hold off on buying herself a new car with taxpayer money?
Maybe the police chief could hold off on buying herself a new car with taxpayer money?
#VictoriaBC - A budding idea may save Victoria’s slashed hanging basket budget vicnews.com/2025/12/08/a...
A budding idea may save Victoria’s slashed hanging basket budget - Victoria News
Collaboration would see city, Destination Greater Victoria co-develop collection program
vicnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Maybe the police could donate a small fraction of their massive budget to this instead?
Maybe the police chief could hold off on buying herself a new car with taxpayer money?
Maybe the police chief could hold off on buying herself a new car with taxpayer money?
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While VicPD is asking for an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026, new FOI data shows that from 2022 to 2024, 48 VicPD officers made over $50,000 in overtime in a single year, with two constables pocketing over $100,000 in extra pay in 2022. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/vicpd-o... #yyj #cdnfoi
VicPD officers make up to $108,000 in overtime — Needs More Spikes
While VicPD is asking for an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026, new FOI data shows that from 2022 to 2024, 48 VicPD officers made over $50,000 in overtime in a single year, with two constables ...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
While VicPD is asking for an $11 million, 14% budget increase in 2026, new FOI data shows that from 2022 to 2024, 48 VicPD officers made over $50,000 in overtime in a single year, with two constables pocketing over $100,000 in extra pay in 2022. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/vicpd-o... #yyj #cdnfoi
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Think about it: if you want to increase either budget, that’s one thing. But if you want to decrease either budget, (likely the library) and the police budget has to go down the same percentage, it would make for some interesting municipal council debates and likely some different outcomes. #yyj
Police always get more and libraries always get less. Here’s an idea: Tie the budget for police and libraries so if you raise the budget for police, you have to raise it for #PublicLibraries the same amount. #MunicipalBudget #YYJ
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Think about it: if you want to increase either budget, that’s one thing. But if you want to decrease either budget, (likely the library) and the police budget has to go down the same percentage, it would make for some interesting municipal council debates and likely some different outcomes. #yyj
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An important thing about cities is that people are often engaging while walking, biking, or taking public transit, as opposed to the car-centric suburbs. Cars isolate us and make us angry and unhappy.
To piggyback off of John's point (reposted), it's struck me lately how the baseline level of friendliness in cities has always seemed remarkably higher than the suburbs or rural areas to me, and I think it's because everyone is used to interacting with strangers as a routine part of their day
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
An important thing about cities is that people are often engaging while walking, biking, or taking public transit, as opposed to the car-centric suburbs. Cars isolate us and make us angry and unhappy.
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If you go to a suburban mall, you will probably have to park outside and walk in. You don’t expect to drive in to your store.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
December 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
If you go to a suburban mall, you will probably have to park outside and walk in. You don’t expect to drive in to your store.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
But for some reason in urban areas it’s considered an injustice if you can’t park directly in front of the store you want to go to.
love this for her ❤️
Recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said to be in the works | Lethbridge News Now
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/01/recall-petition-for-alberta-premier-danielle-smith-said-to-be-in-the-works/
https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2025/12/01/recall-petition-for-alberta-premier-danielle-smith-said-to-be-in-the-works/
Recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said to be in the works
A Medicine Hat bakery posted to social media on Sunday, Nov. 30, that a recall petition for Alberta Premier Da...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
love this for her ❤️
We need this law.
I strongly support Xavier's law.
Get reckless drivers off our streets.
Thank you @danalajeunessemla.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#safety #yyj
Get reckless drivers off our streets.
Thank you @danalajeunessemla.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#safety #yyj
B.C. NDP MLA proposes law that lets police revoke licences for reckless driving | CBC News
Juan de Fuca-Malahat MLA Dana Lajeunesse has proposed swifter and harsher penalties for reckless drivers after the death of a 12-year-old on Vancouver Island prompted his family to push for reforms.
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
We need this law.
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This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
Also CORN FREE which is so so so great for those of us with allergies and intolerances
If you’re looking to order some delicious #chocolates for the #holidayseason, then check out Pure Lovin’ #Chocolate, made in #VictoriaBC by a mother-daughter duo! 🎉 (not affiliated; saw a post in r/VictoriaBC subreddit, just how many people enjoyed their #sweets!) #giftidea #Canada #madeInCanada
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November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Also CORN FREE which is so so so great for those of us with allergies and intolerances
"as a political minority"
this person right here is why Jesus changed his middle name to Fucking
this person right here is why Jesus changed his middle name to Fucking
November 24, 2025 at 2:58 AM
"as a political minority"
this person right here is why Jesus changed his middle name to Fucking
this person right here is why Jesus changed his middle name to Fucking
Also, was the police chief wearing pants at the time of this statement about years of inadequate funding? Because there was no mention of her pants spontaneously bursting into flames after saying that and I'm curious as to how one could be that much of a liar and not have their pants be on fire.
Chief: "In fact the vehicle I was given on the very first day, I was embarrassed to drive and... I wasn't convinced it was going to get me home." "As much as I have a great deal of empathy for your situation, what we're asking for is a product of years of inadequate funding."
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Also, was the police chief wearing pants at the time of this statement about years of inadequate funding? Because there was no mention of her pants spontaneously bursting into flames after saying that and I'm curious as to how one could be that much of a liar and not have their pants be on fire.
"I was embarrassed to drive" looool this while I'm working in healthcare and we're currently cutting back on everything.
But oh sure our delicate police need buckets of cash so they can feel special and fancy while driving.
But oh sure our delicate police need buckets of cash so they can feel special and fancy while driving.
Chief: "In fact the vehicle I was given on the very first day, I was embarrassed to drive and... I wasn't convinced it was going to get me home." "As much as I have a great deal of empathy for your situation, what we're asking for is a product of years of inadequate funding."
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"I was embarrassed to drive" looool this while I'm working in healthcare and we're currently cutting back on everything.
But oh sure our delicate police need buckets of cash so they can feel special and fancy while driving.
But oh sure our delicate police need buckets of cash so they can feel special and fancy while driving.