spiralbody
@spiralbody.bsky.social
dancer, bicycle rider, summit seeker, sustainable transportation delivery agent
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"Ryan Herriot, a family physician and addiction medicine specialist based in Victoria, said the change represents an 'egregious interference by non-experts into the practice of medicine.'"
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#bcpoli #harmreduction
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#bcpoli #harmreduction
B.C. to require safer supply medications to be taken under supervision
Change follows considerable scrutiny and political pushback on the program
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Ryan Herriot, a family physician and addiction medicine specialist based in Victoria, said the change represents an 'egregious interference by non-experts into the practice of medicine.'"
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#bcpoli #harmreduction
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
#bcpoli #harmreduction
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Ex-official explained this in a way that will stick with me forever: Within fire departments, the EMTs are overworked and underpaid and don’t have time to advocate for policy. The fire chiefs, on the other hand, have a lot more time on their hands. So fire response, not medical, dictates policy.
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ex-official explained this in a way that will stick with me forever: Within fire departments, the EMTs are overworked and underpaid and don’t have time to advocate for policy. The fire chiefs, on the other hand, have a lot more time on their hands. So fire response, not medical, dictates policy.
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Pulled together some of my thoughts on AB - CAN agreement here. Simply put, this agreement is likely to deepen divides in the country, not heal them.
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MOU Problems
While intended to heal the rift in Canadian unity, the agreement between federal and Alberta provincial governments risks leaving the country even more divided
open.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Pulled together some of my thoughts on AB - CAN agreement here. Simply put, this agreement is likely to deepen divides in the country, not heal them.
open.substack.com/pub/stewartp...
open.substack.com/pub/stewartp...
This interview feels nostalgic...could have been done in the 90s. What a joke of a position. What about the future of the children who have never known a time without perpetual wildfires, floods, and storms?
People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This interview feels nostalgic...could have been done in the 90s. What a joke of a position. What about the future of the children who have never known a time without perpetual wildfires, floods, and storms?
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Notice how the difference between now and the Northern Gateway a decade ago is the weaponization of Indigenous co-ownership? Economic reconciliation is the tactic of our oppressors, and comes at the cost of our traditional economies. Solidarity with the Coastal First Nations resisting.
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Notice how the difference between now and the Northern Gateway a decade ago is the weaponization of Indigenous co-ownership? Economic reconciliation is the tactic of our oppressors, and comes at the cost of our traditional economies. Solidarity with the Coastal First Nations resisting.
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I think it’s bad, actually, to play political chess with Indigenous rights.
November 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I think it’s bad, actually, to play political chess with Indigenous rights.
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1/ Mark Carney has betrayed all of us by making a pipeline pact with Danielle Smith. A real nation-building project would expand the renewable energy of the future while creating thousands of jobs - powerlines not pipelines.
November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1/ Mark Carney has betrayed all of us by making a pipeline pact with Danielle Smith. A real nation-building project would expand the renewable energy of the future while creating thousands of jobs - powerlines not pipelines.
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The Ottawa-Alberta MOU is nothing more than a pipedream - Coastal First Nations
"We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast," says Heiltsuk Nation elected Chief Marilyn Slett
"We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast," says Heiltsuk Nation elected Chief Marilyn Slett
November 27, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Ottawa-Alberta MOU is nothing more than a pipedream - Coastal First Nations
"We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast," says Heiltsuk Nation elected Chief Marilyn Slett
"We have zero interest in co-ownership or economic benefits of a project that has the potential to destroy our way of life and everything we have built on the coast," says Heiltsuk Nation elected Chief Marilyn Slett
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When a Canadian says “It’s a bit of a gong show down there," what are they talking aboot? defector.com/how-a-campy-...
How A Campy 1970s Game Show Became Part Of Canada's National Lexicon | Defector
On tiny Hornby Island northwest of Vancouver, after the Women’s World Cup in the summer of 2015, our bed-and-breakfast host was telling us about the town. The pizza place in the park is terrific, he…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When a Canadian says “It’s a bit of a gong show down there," what are they talking aboot? defector.com/how-a-campy-...
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As we await the pipeline MOU, a reminder that Alberta has 12% of Canada’s population and
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As we await the pipeline MOU, a reminder that Alberta has 12% of Canada’s population and
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
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I’ve got an article out in the Star today about the Thomas King issue:
Thomas King’s admission he isn’t Indigenous is just the first step. This is what has to happen next
#Opinion from Robert Jago
#Opinion from Robert Jago
Thomas King’s admission he isn’t Indigenous is just the first step. This is what has to happen next
Though not a shock to some, it's time to reckon with the harm done.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I’ve got an article out in the Star today about the Thomas King issue:
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Adjusting the property tax increase for inflation, we can see that the zero-percent budget represents a 2% tax cut in real terms, the largest in the last 16 years.
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Adjusting the property tax increase for inflation, we can see that the zero-percent budget represents a 2% tax cut in real terms, the largest in the last 16 years.
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People in BC who are hospitalized against their will won't be able to sue clinicians "providing involuntary mental-health care." news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Province taking action to strengthen involuntary care, better support patients
The Province is introducing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act to strengthen and protect mental-health care in B.C. and improve supports for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges.
news.gov.bc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
People in BC who are hospitalized against their will won't be able to sue clinicians "providing involuntary mental-health care." news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
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Canada’s drug laws are facing a constitutional challenge from the founders of a Vancouver compassion club.
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
Canada’s Drug Laws Face Challenge from Founders of Vancouver Compassion Club
'You feel lost and powerless, because you are,' Drug User Liberation Front co-founder testifies on day one of weeks-long hearing
pressprogress.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Canada’s drug laws are facing a constitutional challenge from the founders of a Vancouver compassion club.
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.
pressprogress.ca/drug-laws-fa...
I still have flashbacks when cycling in certain conditions of a bike crash when a bus side clipped me 18 years ago. The nervous system never forgets those moments of survival #VisionZero @visionzerovancouver.ca
Even though it’s been quite a while since the last time (thankfully), every so often, something triggers a reminder of 1 of the 4 times I’ve been hit by a driver while biking or walking and the feeling never really goes away, you know?
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I still have flashbacks when cycling in certain conditions of a bike crash when a bus side clipped me 18 years ago. The nervous system never forgets those moments of survival #VisionZero @visionzerovancouver.ca
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Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
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At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
At COP30 Canada just got awarded the fossil of the day — first time since 2014 (the harper years). Clear sign of how Carney’s pro fossil fuel agenda and backsliding on climate policy is being noticed internationally.
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If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
If CBSA refuses to explain why it thought a *95 YEAR OLD* retired Princeton law professor and UN special rapporteur might be a threat to national security, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree should
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Randall Munroe, welcome to The War on Cars.
![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Randall Munroe, welcome to The War on Cars.
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Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
Union threatens to seize Cami auto plant if GM removes machinery
Mike Van Boekel, chairperson of Unifor Local 88, said they are also prepared to fight the company in court.
lfpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
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A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the highest ever Metro Vancouver living wage.
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A rising cost of living—especially for housing—has caused the highest ever Metro Vancouver living wage.
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
This is the hourly rate that a full-time worker must earn to cover essential expenses for a basic, decent standard of living and to avoid chronic financial stress.
bcpolicy.ca/living-wage
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Rural Liberal voters and urban Conservative voters keep getting shut out even when they show up in huge numbers.
A system that rewards geography instead of voters is not a real democracy.
Proportional representation would finally make every vote count.
A system that rewards geography instead of voters is not a real democracy.
Proportional representation would finally make every vote count.
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Rural Liberal voters and urban Conservative voters keep getting shut out even when they show up in huge numbers.
A system that rewards geography instead of voters is not a real democracy.
Proportional representation would finally make every vote count.
A system that rewards geography instead of voters is not a real democracy.
Proportional representation would finally make every vote count.
The article doesn't mention health care costs. If insurance coverage maxes out, a single cannot turn to a partner's insurance to cover the difference. This can cost thousands annually for those of us with complex health realities. Canadians do not have truly universal pharmacare and singles pay
It's expensive to fly solo—and eat solo, and have fun solo. https://macleans.ca/economy/money-economy/the-secret-tax-on-being-single/
The Secret Tax on Being Single - Macleans.ca
More than 15 million Canadians are single. Why are we being charged for it?
macleans.ca
November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The article doesn't mention health care costs. If insurance coverage maxes out, a single cannot turn to a partner's insurance to cover the difference. This can cost thousands annually for those of us with complex health realities. Canadians do not have truly universal pharmacare and singles pay
Put your money where your mouth is
"One central tension of the conference surrounded the fact that many of the business leaders lobbying for high-speed rail have also pushed back hard against tax hikes on corporations or the wealth they create for shareholders and executives."
"One central tension of the conference surrounded the fact that many of the business leaders lobbying for high-speed rail have also pushed back hard against tax hikes on corporations or the wealth they create for shareholders and executives."
Cascadia Innovation Corridor reaffirms commitment to building high-speed rail linking #Portland #Seattle #Vancouver.
Plan is to reduce travel times from four hours to 60 minutes.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/10/c...
Plan is to reduce travel times from four hours to 60 minutes.
www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/10/c...
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Put your money where your mouth is
"One central tension of the conference surrounded the fact that many of the business leaders lobbying for high-speed rail have also pushed back hard against tax hikes on corporations or the wealth they create for shareholders and executives."
"One central tension of the conference surrounded the fact that many of the business leaders lobbying for high-speed rail have also pushed back hard against tax hikes on corporations or the wealth they create for shareholders and executives."