Aird Flavelle 🇨🇦
@airdflavelle.bsky.social
I am an Advocate for small gov’t & economic capitalism ..... but with that model, corporate social & environmental responsibility need to be legislated.🟢
Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
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it took a couple of days to find the appropriate BlueSky accounts to follow in news, aviation, local politics and community but now I am happy to stay here.
Pass this along to some worthy young Canadian!
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January 19, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Pass this along to some worthy young Canadian!
pip-psp.org
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Bluesky currently has 41,870,502 users 😀
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Approximately 0.27 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 979 users have joined with a total of 26,530 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 4 Days, 21 Hours based on the last 24h
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January 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Bluesky currently has 41,870,502 users 😀
Approximately 0.27 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 979 users have joined with a total of 26,530 in the last 24 hours
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#bluesky
Approximately 0.27 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 979 users have joined with a total of 26,530 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 4 Days, 21 Hours based on the last 24h
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If Maduro were to escape captivity & return to Venezuela, you know that all the pipeline boosters out there would be saying "The return of Maduro to Venezuela makes a West Coast pipeline especially useful and urgent. We must capitalize now."
Whatever the question, the answer will always be the same
Whatever the question, the answer will always be the same
Alberta’s Danielle Smith says Maduro capture outlines urgency of West Coast pipeline
Alberta’s Danielle Smith says Maduro capture outlines urgency of West Coast pipeline
Shares in Canada's biggest oilsands producers came under pressure on Monday, with the TSX energy subindex down more than three per cent.
www.thestar.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:20 PM
If Maduro were to escape captivity & return to Venezuela, you know that all the pipeline boosters out there would be saying "The return of Maduro to Venezuela makes a West Coast pipeline especially useful and urgent. We must capitalize now."
Whatever the question, the answer will always be the same
Whatever the question, the answer will always be the same
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We're seeking a new staff lawyer to join our Marine team! As Canada’s only dedicated public interest #MarineLaw program, we support First Nations, local groups, ENGOs & Crown govs to maintain and restore the health of the coast & ocean. Apps close tomorrow (Jan 6)❗
www.wcel.org/job-posting/...
www.wcel.org/job-posting/...
January 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM
We're seeking a new staff lawyer to join our Marine team! As Canada’s only dedicated public interest #MarineLaw program, we support First Nations, local groups, ENGOs & Crown govs to maintain and restore the health of the coast & ocean. Apps close tomorrow (Jan 6)❗
www.wcel.org/job-posting/...
www.wcel.org/job-posting/...
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10. Tell your elected leaders that you insist on real action on homelessness, starting with actual homes and supportive services…Remember that this is about human values, not property values. Remind them that providing homes for the homeless actually saves us all public money. #HousingFirst
January 3, 2026 at 7:20 PM
10. Tell your elected leaders that you insist on real action on homelessness, starting with actual homes and supportive services…Remember that this is about human values, not property values. Remind them that providing homes for the homeless actually saves us all public money. #HousingFirst
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READ THIS ARTICLE FOR #NEWYEARS:
25 simple but POWERFUL resolutions you can make to improve your life AND YOUR CITY!
Revisit my most read @fastcompany.com article—the resolutions feel even MORE relevant now! Which ones resonate with you? What would you add? #HappyNewYear #Resolutions #NewYearsEve
25 simple but POWERFUL resolutions you can make to improve your life AND YOUR CITY!
Revisit my most read @fastcompany.com article—the resolutions feel even MORE relevant now! Which ones resonate with you? What would you add? #HappyNewYear #Resolutions #NewYearsEve
25 simple resolutions you can make to improve your city in 2019
What if we picked New Year's resolutions that improved our individual and family lives, while also improving our cities and communities?
www.fastcompany.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
READ THIS ARTICLE FOR #NEWYEARS:
25 simple but POWERFUL resolutions you can make to improve your life AND YOUR CITY!
Revisit my most read @fastcompany.com article—the resolutions feel even MORE relevant now! Which ones resonate with you? What would you add? #HappyNewYear #Resolutions #NewYearsEve
25 simple but POWERFUL resolutions you can make to improve your life AND YOUR CITY!
Revisit my most read @fastcompany.com article—the resolutions feel even MORE relevant now! Which ones resonate with you? What would you add? #HappyNewYear #Resolutions #NewYearsEve
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It is time for every citizen of good faith and good conscience to get off X.
I am not sure how you can justify contributions to a website that publishes sexualized images of children.
I think it’s time to start naming and shaming those who donate their time to give free content to Elon’s X.
I am not sure how you can justify contributions to a website that publishes sexualized images of children.
I think it’s time to start naming and shaming those who donate their time to give free content to Elon’s X.
It's well past time for Canadian government officials to get off of X, @jameswsthomson.com writes. This latest — disgusting — incident is just one more reason.
Canadian government officials, what are you still doing on X in 2026?
The platform's own chatbot started posting sexualized material of children and other people who couldn't consent. With no moral bottom in sight, it's well past time our officials found other ways to c...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
It is time for every citizen of good faith and good conscience to get off X.
I am not sure how you can justify contributions to a website that publishes sexualized images of children.
I think it’s time to start naming and shaming those who donate their time to give free content to Elon’s X.
I am not sure how you can justify contributions to a website that publishes sexualized images of children.
I think it’s time to start naming and shaming those who donate their time to give free content to Elon’s X.
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Europe and Canada need to move carefully to avoid creating further dangers, but they need to decouple from the US in areas like defence planning, intelligence sharing, and defence procurement.
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Europe and Canada need to move carefully to avoid creating further dangers, but they need to decouple from the US in areas like defence planning, intelligence sharing, and defence procurement.
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▶︎ Canada cars. ▶︎ Political athletes. ▶︎ Electric software.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE DEC 30
open.substack.com/pub/davidaki...
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE DEC 30
open.substack.com/pub/davidaki...
David Akin's Roundup: Canada cars. Political athletes. Electric software.
TUE DEC 30
open.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
▶︎ Canada cars. ▶︎ Political athletes. ▶︎ Electric software.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE DEC 30
open.substack.com/pub/davidaki...
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli 📰 Roundup for TUE DEC 30
open.substack.com/pub/davidaki...
In Jan. we purchased a Toyota Prius Prime (plug-in hybrid).
Most nights, we plug it in to a household 120 volt plug. It gets about 70km to a charge in the winter, and 100km in the summer. Today I filled it up with gasoline..... first time since July! We got 4,000 km on this last tank (40 litres).
Most nights, we plug it in to a household 120 volt plug. It gets about 70km to a charge in the winter, and 100km in the summer. Today I filled it up with gasoline..... first time since July! We got 4,000 km on this last tank (40 litres).
December 30, 2025 at 2:24 AM
In Jan. we purchased a Toyota Prius Prime (plug-in hybrid).
Most nights, we plug it in to a household 120 volt plug. It gets about 70km to a charge in the winter, and 100km in the summer. Today I filled it up with gasoline..... first time since July! We got 4,000 km on this last tank (40 litres).
Most nights, we plug it in to a household 120 volt plug. It gets about 70km to a charge in the winter, and 100km in the summer. Today I filled it up with gasoline..... first time since July! We got 4,000 km on this last tank (40 litres).
Yes, I know we are in Canada, but here is a photo of one of my banana bushes on Dec 26, 2025.
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Yes, I know we are in Canada, but here is a photo of one of my banana bushes on Dec 26, 2025.
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This is a moment that matters.
The BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended an Electoral Reform Citizens' Assembly, but the government must decide whether to act.
Visit your NDP MLA and show there is real support for proportional representation.
The BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended an Electoral Reform Citizens' Assembly, but the government must decide whether to act.
Visit your NDP MLA and show there is real support for proportional representation.
December 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This is a moment that matters.
The BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended an Electoral Reform Citizens' Assembly, but the government must decide whether to act.
Visit your NDP MLA and show there is real support for proportional representation.
The BC’s Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended an Electoral Reform Citizens' Assembly, but the government must decide whether to act.
Visit your NDP MLA and show there is real support for proportional representation.
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Bluesky currently has 41,296,155 users 😀
Approximately 0.48 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,726 users have joined with a total of 40,921 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 17 Days, 4 Hours based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 0.48 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,726 users have joined with a total of 40,921 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 17 Days, 4 Hours based on the last 24h
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December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Bluesky currently has 41,296,155 users 😀
Approximately 0.48 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,726 users have joined with a total of 40,921 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 17 Days, 4 Hours based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 0.48 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,726 users have joined with a total of 40,921 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 17 Days, 4 Hours based on the last 24h
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Cannot complain about this view of the Province of British Columbia Legislature building as seen from the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
A calm & crisp evening in the BC capital, #Victoria.
#BritishColumbia #Legislature #Victoria #BCwx #BCstorm #YYJ #YYJwx #TheEmpress
A calm & crisp evening in the BC capital, #Victoria.
#BritishColumbia #Legislature #Victoria #BCwx #BCstorm #YYJ #YYJwx #TheEmpress
December 27, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Cannot complain about this view of the Province of British Columbia Legislature building as seen from the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
A calm & crisp evening in the BC capital, #Victoria.
#BritishColumbia #Legislature #Victoria #BCwx #BCstorm #YYJ #YYJwx #TheEmpress
A calm & crisp evening in the BC capital, #Victoria.
#BritishColumbia #Legislature #Victoria #BCwx #BCstorm #YYJ #YYJwx #TheEmpress
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Bluesky currently has 41,269,443 users 😀
Approximately 0.44 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,583 users have joined with a total of 51,932 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 14 Days, 1 Hour based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 0.44 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,583 users have joined with a total of 51,932 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 14 Days, 1 Hour based on the last 24h
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December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Bluesky currently has 41,269,443 users 😀
Approximately 0.44 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,583 users have joined with a total of 51,932 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 14 Days, 1 Hour based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 0.44 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 1,583 users have joined with a total of 51,932 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 14 Days, 1 Hour based on the last 24h
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My annual public service announcement: this is the only Christmas album anyone needs🌲🎁 🎅
December 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
My annual public service announcement: this is the only Christmas album anyone needs🌲🎁 🎅
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Bluesky currently has 41,115,960 users 😀
Approximately 1.46 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 5,247 users have joined with a total of 35,867 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 24 Days, 15 Hours based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 1.46 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 5,247 users have joined with a total of 35,867 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 24 Days, 15 Hours based on the last 24h
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Bluesky currently has 41,115,960 users 😀
Approximately 1.46 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 5,247 users have joined with a total of 35,867 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 24 Days, 15 Hours based on the last 24h
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#bluesky
Approximately 1.46 new users are joining per second
In the last hour 5,247 users have joined with a total of 35,867 in the last 24 hours
Bluesky could hit the next million in 24 Days, 15 Hours based on the last 24h
▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 11 %
#bluesky
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In Defence of Lazy Christmas | The Tyee
It’s how I shed my outer grinch.
thetyee.ca
December 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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I’ve watched at least two dozen reels, showing the terrible snow conditions in Colorado and Europe right now.
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it
How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, ...
www.ted.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I’ve watched at least two dozen reels, showing the terrible snow conditions in Colorado and Europe right now.
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
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Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
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I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
When I asked 16 year old granddaughter what she wanted for Christmas, she immediately responded with “Money”! Like one million dollars!!!
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
December 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
When I asked 16 year old granddaughter what she wanted for Christmas, she immediately responded with “Money”! Like one million dollars!!!
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
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At the end of this piece, @tyolsen.bsky.social put together a giant datawrapper chart -- if you live in B.C., you can see where your local hospital(s) are faring, re: overcapacity.
New data provided to The Tyee reveals that seven B.C. hospitals operated at more than 20 per cent over capacity last year. @tyolsen.bsky.social and @michellegamage.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
BC’s Hospital Crowding Problem Isn’t Improving, Data Shows | The Tyee
In the seven most overcapacity facilities, one in six patients was cared for in an unfunded ‘surge bed’ last year. First in a series.
thetyee.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At the end of this piece, @tyolsen.bsky.social put together a giant datawrapper chart -- if you live in B.C., you can see where your local hospital(s) are faring, re: overcapacity.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.