Public Universal Friend (they/them)
@universalfriend.bsky.social
climate comms | outside learning about nature whenever possible | used to write about the toxic drug crisis, still carry that
photographer. trans. still masking. trying to be useful.
let's chill...in the comments or among the wildflowers
photographer. trans. still masking. trying to be useful.
let's chill...in the comments or among the wildflowers
How come when it snows everyone posts on social media but it's really windy right now and no one cares? Ok, I just wrote this out and I think I get why. But seriously, it's pretty windy.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 AM
How come when it snows everyone posts on social media but it's really windy right now and no one cares? Ok, I just wrote this out and I think I get why. But seriously, it's pretty windy.
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Premier Eby will have announcement tmrw about "strengthening access to involuntary care for young people."
CMHA: "lack of evidence to support effectiveness of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder... evidence suggests it leads to an increased risk of death..."
bc.cmha.ca/news/involun...
CMHA: "lack of evidence to support effectiveness of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder... evidence suggests it leads to an increased risk of death..."
bc.cmha.ca/news/involun...
Involuntary Care Already Exists in BC, But Is It Working? - CMHA British Columbia
VANCOUVER, BC – (September 18, 2024): On September 15, 2024, Premier Eby announced that his government is expanding involuntary care for people with brain injury, mental illness, and severe addiction....
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Premier Eby will have announcement tmrw about "strengthening access to involuntary care for young people."
CMHA: "lack of evidence to support effectiveness of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder... evidence suggests it leads to an increased risk of death..."
bc.cmha.ca/news/involun...
CMHA: "lack of evidence to support effectiveness of involuntary treatment for substance use disorder... evidence suggests it leads to an increased risk of death..."
bc.cmha.ca/news/involun...
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You don't say www.avclub.com/pantone-colo...
Pantone announces white as color of 2026
Pantone announces white as color of 2026
www.avclub.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
You don't say www.avclub.com/pantone-colo...
We all know how this one goes. Not looking forward to the inevitable photo of them kissing on Prince Harry's yacht.
December 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We all know how this one goes. Not looking forward to the inevitable photo of them kissing on Prince Harry's yacht.
This person saying something isn't eugenics and then clarifying what it is by describing eugenics...
and people say there isn't a diversity of opinions on Bluesky.
and people say there isn't a diversity of opinions on Bluesky.
On the flip side. I also think about the amount of diseases, disabilities, and health related issues we could cure, or greatly diminish in the next generation. And I don’t at all think that’s a bad thing.
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This person saying something isn't eugenics and then clarifying what it is by describing eugenics...
and people say there isn't a diversity of opinions on Bluesky.
and people say there isn't a diversity of opinions on Bluesky.
Fall session wrapped a day early in the B.C. Legislature. Hallelujah, we have now officially entered "circle back in the new year" territory.
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Fall session wrapped a day early in the B.C. Legislature. Hallelujah, we have now officially entered "circle back in the new year" territory.
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John Rustad is Schroedinger's leader at the moment. He both is, and is not still leading the BC Conservative Party.
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
John Rustad is Schroedinger's leader at the moment. He both is, and is not still leading the BC Conservative Party.
New reality show idea inspired by Ryan Painter desperately trying to have some king of a career with whoever will have him: Conservative Makeunder
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
New reality show idea inspired by Ryan Painter desperately trying to have some king of a career with whoever will have him: Conservative Makeunder
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I've been so honoured to help the editing team at @indiginews.bsky.social since 2024
Today on #GivingTuesday, we call on our community of Firekeepers to help us reach the goal of raising $20,000.
THANK YOU for supporting Indigenous-owned and -run media!
Today on #GivingTuesday, we call on our community of Firekeepers to help us reach the goal of raising $20,000.
THANK YOU for supporting Indigenous-owned and -run media!
Will you help us tend to the fire?
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December 2, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I've been so honoured to help the editing team at @indiginews.bsky.social since 2024
Today on #GivingTuesday, we call on our community of Firekeepers to help us reach the goal of raising $20,000.
THANK YOU for supporting Indigenous-owned and -run media!
Today on #GivingTuesday, we call on our community of Firekeepers to help us reach the goal of raising $20,000.
THANK YOU for supporting Indigenous-owned and -run media!
Actual quote in the house today "Antifa is the left-wing terrorist organization responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the murder of U.S. immigration officials and unprovoked assaults on journalist Andy Ngo and child protection advocate 'Billboard Chris.'" -Tara Armstrong #bcpoli
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Actual quote in the house today "Antifa is the left-wing terrorist organization responsible for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the murder of U.S. immigration officials and unprovoked assaults on journalist Andy Ngo and child protection advocate 'Billboard Chris.'" -Tara Armstrong #bcpoli
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new bit in Dec is to ask anyone wearing a sweater, "oh nice are you going to an ugly sweater party later?"
December 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
new bit in Dec is to ask anyone wearing a sweater, "oh nice are you going to an ugly sweater party later?"
New nightmare blunt rotation just dropped.
One BC is promoting the "legislative premiere" of their residential school denialism film with a media advisory
It says the caucus is "honoured to debut this film inside the Legislative Precinct—the symbolic centre where matters of public interest are debated" this evening
It says the caucus is "honoured to debut this film inside the Legislative Precinct—the symbolic centre where matters of public interest are debated" this evening
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New nightmare blunt rotation just dropped.
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1/ As promised (threatened?), here's the first post in my series on the Centennial Square Revitalization project. This thread is about the revised plan that was presented to Council on Thursday, November 27 and, more specifically, about community safety, both real and perceived.
December 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
1/ As promised (threatened?), here's the first post in my series on the Centennial Square Revitalization project. This thread is about the revised plan that was presented to Council on Thursday, November 27 and, more specifically, about community safety, both real and perceived.
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4:20 unblaze it. (the sun)
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
4:20 unblaze it. (the sun)
I wish there was somewhere not owned by Meta for sharing photos. I took so many this summer and the majority have gone nowhere. Any suggestions?
November 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I wish there was somewhere not owned by Meta for sharing photos. I took so many this summer and the majority have gone nowhere. Any suggestions?
Tristin Hopper writing an opinion piece for the National Post saying the Royal BC was ruined by "wokeness" is truly the height of secondhand embarrassment. Buddy...
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Tristin Hopper writing an opinion piece for the National Post saying the Royal BC was ruined by "wokeness" is truly the height of secondhand embarrassment. Buddy...
Does anyone in B.C. want an early provincial election? Just wondering.
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Does anyone in B.C. want an early provincial election? Just wondering.
No words. If you witnessed this, please read the thread and get in touch.
At about noon my friend who works the Bike Valet was assaulted.
They were cycling to work WB in the Pandora bikelane and got cut off by a driver turning into McDonald's. Words exchanged; my pal left. The driver followed on foot to the Bike Valet, punched them in the face and fled.
#yyj
#VictoriaBC
They were cycling to work WB in the Pandora bikelane and got cut off by a driver turning into McDonald's. Words exchanged; my pal left. The driver followed on foot to the Bike Valet, punched them in the face and fled.
#yyj
#VictoriaBC
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
No words. If you witnessed this, please read the thread and get in touch.
No fall election for Canada, but BARELY. This budget sucks, but I didn't have another election in me this year.
November 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
No fall election for Canada, but BARELY. This budget sucks, but I didn't have another election in me this year.
My 15 year old is working on their school work nearby while I'm watching QP and we just had the following very confusing conversation.
Them: "Minister of mines?"
Me: "Yeah."
Them: "Like, the clowns who don't talk?"
Me:
Me: "Oh! Not, mimes...he said mines."
Them: "Minister of mines?"
Me: "Yeah."
Them: "Like, the clowns who don't talk?"
Me:
Me: "Oh! Not, mimes...he said mines."
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
My 15 year old is working on their school work nearby while I'm watching QP and we just had the following very confusing conversation.
Them: "Minister of mines?"
Me: "Yeah."
Them: "Like, the clowns who don't talk?"
Me:
Me: "Oh! Not, mimes...he said mines."
Them: "Minister of mines?"
Me: "Yeah."
Them: "Like, the clowns who don't talk?"
Me:
Me: "Oh! Not, mimes...he said mines."
If there's anything I've learned this week it's that it's totally fine and even good that I never respond to e-mails.
November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If there's anything I've learned this week it's that it's totally fine and even good that I never respond to e-mails.
Saw a large covey of quail on the side of the Galloping Goose the other day, but a scooterer scared them before I could get a shot of the group. Just trust me- there were a lot!
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Saw a large covey of quail on the side of the Galloping Goose the other day, but a scooterer scared them before I could get a shot of the group. Just trust me- there were a lot!
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this actually still fucking sucks because it’s still mocking disability and framing it as punishment. this dem influencer account posts shit like this regularly, and it sucks that some of my oomfies still follow it
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
this actually still fucking sucks because it’s still mocking disability and framing it as punishment. this dem influencer account posts shit like this regularly, and it sucks that some of my oomfies still follow it