Carrie
@cwalkker.bsky.social
Live & work in co-op housing, like crochet/knitting, pets, live green as I can, love transit, wish I could bike more. Burnaby BC.
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All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
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blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack... Pinning so I can find again later :)
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For everyone who:
- pays the crow tax
- misses the lovable knife-wielding Canuck the Crow
- watches the Crow Commute from Vancouver to Still Creek each day
There's free a film screening and "Crow Talk" on Jan 22 at CapU www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/g...
#birdsky #vancouver 🪶
- pays the crow tax
- misses the lovable knife-wielding Canuck the Crow
- watches the Crow Commute from Vancouver to Still Creek each day
There's free a film screening and "Crow Talk" on Jan 22 at CapU www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/g...
#birdsky #vancouver 🪶
SOCIETY OF CROWS TRAILER
YouTube video by Mike McKinlay
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
For everyone who:
- pays the crow tax
- misses the lovable knife-wielding Canuck the Crow
- watches the Crow Commute from Vancouver to Still Creek each day
There's free a film screening and "Crow Talk" on Jan 22 at CapU www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/g...
#birdsky #vancouver 🪶
- pays the crow tax
- misses the lovable knife-wielding Canuck the Crow
- watches the Crow Commute from Vancouver to Still Creek each day
There's free a film screening and "Crow Talk" on Jan 22 at CapU www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/g...
#birdsky #vancouver 🪶
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a person's lighthearted social media post does not mean they don't feel the horror of the news very deeply, it's very possible just a way for them to cope.
We are not hardwired to live and breathe devastation 24/7.
We are not hardwired to live and breathe devastation 24/7.
Dog headlines while the world is on the precipice of ww3. 2026 is gonna be a hell of a year
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
a person's lighthearted social media post does not mean they don't feel the horror of the news very deeply, it's very possible just a way for them to cope.
We are not hardwired to live and breathe devastation 24/7.
We are not hardwired to live and breathe devastation 24/7.
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Update: we’ve had a project canceled due to the recent zoning changes that restrict what size lane house can go behind an existing single family home
holy @!#
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Update: we’ve had a project canceled due to the recent zoning changes that restrict what size lane house can go behind an existing single family home
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The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
January 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The first time Charlie Chaplin spoke onscreen, he implored the people of the world to resist the rising tide of fascism.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
Nearly 90 years later, it remains a timely message.
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Repeating a "we're fucked" narrative is the fastest way to learned helplessness. I know this intimately, having sat in the cage myself for two years. But while we don't have control over our stressors, we have control over our *reactions* to the stressors. Our thoughts, emotions, THAT,we can control
January 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Repeating a "we're fucked" narrative is the fastest way to learned helplessness. I know this intimately, having sat in the cage myself for two years. But while we don't have control over our stressors, we have control over our *reactions* to the stressors. Our thoughts, emotions, THAT,we can control
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"The magnitude of the housing shortage is huge, the problems chronic, but the housing crisis is solvable."
@1alexhemingway.bsky.social writes that reforms target the right levers—non-market housing, more supply and zoning reform—but fall short in scale and implementation. @bcpolicy.bsky.social
@1alexhemingway.bsky.social writes that reforms target the right levers—non-market housing, more supply and zoning reform—but fall short in scale and implementation. @bcpolicy.bsky.social
This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet
The magnitude of the housing shortage is huge, the problems chronic, but the housing crisis is solvable.
Throughout the province and country, the housing crisis is marked by high rents and prices, ...
bcpolicy.ca
January 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
"The magnitude of the housing shortage is huge, the problems chronic, but the housing crisis is solvable."
@1alexhemingway.bsky.social writes that reforms target the right levers—non-market housing, more supply and zoning reform—but fall short in scale and implementation. @bcpolicy.bsky.social
@1alexhemingway.bsky.social writes that reforms target the right levers—non-market housing, more supply and zoning reform—but fall short in scale and implementation. @bcpolicy.bsky.social
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On the huge crow roost in Burnaby:
On the huge crow roost in Burnaby:
bcbirds.bcfo.ca
January 8, 2026 at 6:43 AM
bcbirds.bcfo.ca/wp-content/u...
On the huge crow roost in Burnaby:
On the huge crow roost in Burnaby:
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If you live in #Burnaby and care about housing - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/te...
Tell Burnaby City Council to Say Yes to Supportive Housing
Like every other major city in BC, Burnaby is experiencing an affordability and housing crisis.
The good news is that BC Housing, in partnership with the City of Burnaby and Fraser Health, has propo...
you.leadnow.ca
January 8, 2026 at 3:12 PM
If you live in #Burnaby and care about housing - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/te...
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Want #newspapers dropped off at your condo building?
Get your strata council on board!
Email us at [email protected] today.
#newwestminster #burnaby #coquitlam #portcoquitlam #portmoody #anmore #belcarra #tricitiesbc
Get your strata council on board!
Email us at [email protected] today.
#newwestminster #burnaby #coquitlam #portcoquitlam #portmoody #anmore #belcarra #tricitiesbc
January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Want #newspapers dropped off at your condo building?
Get your strata council on board!
Email us at [email protected] today.
#newwestminster #burnaby #coquitlam #portcoquitlam #portmoody #anmore #belcarra #tricitiesbc
Get your strata council on board!
Email us at [email protected] today.
#newwestminster #burnaby #coquitlam #portcoquitlam #portmoody #anmore #belcarra #tricitiesbc
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So all those who keep screaming jobs ...
Here’s what she found in the report released by West Coast Environmental Law: the $21.4-billion expansion megaproject, intended to carry more bitumen from the oilsands to Burnaby, is not profitable. Or viable. And never will be.
Here’s what she found in the report released by West Coast Environmental Law: the $21.4-billion expansion megaproject, intended to carry more bitumen from the oilsands to Burnaby, is not profitable. Or viable. And never will be.
This is what Neoliberalism does.
The Trans Mountain Boondoggle: Taxpayers Lose Billions, Oil Companies Win
A new analysis confirms the pipeline expansion makes no economic sense and taxpayers will subsidize Big Oil.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The Trans Mountain Boondoggle: Taxpayers Lose Billions, Oil Companies Win
A new analysis confirms the pipeline expansion makes no economic sense and taxpayers will subsidize Big Oil.
thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
The Trans Mountain Boondoggle: Taxpayers Lose Billions, Oil Companies Win | The Tyee
A new analysis confirms the pipeline expansion makes no economic sense and taxpayers will subsidize Big Oil.
thetyee.ca
January 6, 2026 at 12:09 AM
So all those who keep screaming jobs ...
Here’s what she found in the report released by West Coast Environmental Law: the $21.4-billion expansion megaproject, intended to carry more bitumen from the oilsands to Burnaby, is not profitable. Or viable. And never will be.
Here’s what she found in the report released by West Coast Environmental Law: the $21.4-billion expansion megaproject, intended to carry more bitumen from the oilsands to Burnaby, is not profitable. Or viable. And never will be.
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Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here's Why via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here’s Why | The Tyee
The BC Conservative leader fostered fear and falsehoods in his Vancouver Sun op-ed. A rebuttal.
thetyee.ca
January 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here's Why via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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#IdeasAtWork
Sneckdowns are one of the most powerful (and free) urban planning tools in the world…The snow that stays on the asphalt shows us exactly which parts of the road cars don’t actually use. - @liorsteinberg.bsky.social
h/t @streetfilms.bsky.social
old.nyc.streetsblog.org/2014/01/22/s...
Sneckdowns are one of the most powerful (and free) urban planning tools in the world…The snow that stays on the asphalt shows us exactly which parts of the road cars don’t actually use. - @liorsteinberg.bsky.social
h/t @streetfilms.bsky.social
old.nyc.streetsblog.org/2014/01/22/s...
January 5, 2026 at 11:22 AM
#IdeasAtWork
Sneckdowns are one of the most powerful (and free) urban planning tools in the world…The snow that stays on the asphalt shows us exactly which parts of the road cars don’t actually use. - @liorsteinberg.bsky.social
h/t @streetfilms.bsky.social
old.nyc.streetsblog.org/2014/01/22/s...
Sneckdowns are one of the most powerful (and free) urban planning tools in the world…The snow that stays on the asphalt shows us exactly which parts of the road cars don’t actually use. - @liorsteinberg.bsky.social
h/t @streetfilms.bsky.social
old.nyc.streetsblog.org/2014/01/22/s...
Relaxing and enjoying the last bit of time off before back to work Monday. can you guess what I’m making?
January 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Relaxing and enjoying the last bit of time off before back to work Monday. can you guess what I’m making?
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Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year.
momentummag.com/your-comebac...
momentummag.com/your-comebac...
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
momentummag.com
January 3, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year.
momentummag.com/your-comebac...
momentummag.com/your-comebac...
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brb moving to mannheim
single stair mixed use 5 story project w/ homes from 1-3 bedrooms.
usable outdoor space that doubles as solar protection
3pane windows
schoen
www.baunetz-architekten.de/motorlab/336...
single stair mixed use 5 story project w/ homes from 1-3 bedrooms.
usable outdoor space that doubles as solar protection
3pane windows
schoen
www.baunetz-architekten.de/motorlab/336...
EVERGREEN | motorlab, Mannheim
Architekten Profil im BauNetz von motorlab, D-68167 Mannheim - motorlab,architekt,architekten,architektur,mannheim
www.baunetz-architekten.de
April 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
brb moving to mannheim
single stair mixed use 5 story project w/ homes from 1-3 bedrooms.
usable outdoor space that doubles as solar protection
3pane windows
schoen
www.baunetz-architekten.de/motorlab/336...
single stair mixed use 5 story project w/ homes from 1-3 bedrooms.
usable outdoor space that doubles as solar protection
3pane windows
schoen
www.baunetz-architekten.de/motorlab/336...
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Another actuarial report from June 2025 concerning excess mortality.
"The analysis of excess mortality offers valuable insights into the Covid pandemic. Excess mortality was originally attributed to the Covid pandemic; however, it has persisted beyond the height of the Covid pandemic,
"The analysis of excess mortality offers valuable insights into the Covid pandemic. Excess mortality was originally attributed to the Covid pandemic; however, it has persisted beyond the height of the Covid pandemic,
December 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Another actuarial report from June 2025 concerning excess mortality.
"The analysis of excess mortality offers valuable insights into the Covid pandemic. Excess mortality was originally attributed to the Covid pandemic; however, it has persisted beyond the height of the Covid pandemic,
"The analysis of excess mortality offers valuable insights into the Covid pandemic. Excess mortality was originally attributed to the Covid pandemic; however, it has persisted beyond the height of the Covid pandemic,
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holy @!#
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
December 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
holy @!#
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
It looks like the final adopted update to Burnaby's R1 zoning is really bad.
The allowable footprint area for a house and LWH is now capped at either 30% or 40% of the lot.
This change appears to kill the current design for one of our projects, and the housing library designs.
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After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities @freshetnews.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
After 3 local newspapers closed, these journalists are reviving print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities | CBC News
Several community news outlets in Metro Vancouver, including the Burnaby Now, New West Record and Tri-City News closed down last spring. But now, a group of longtime journalists are launching a print ...
www.cbc.ca
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After 3 local newspapers closed, journalists revive print news in Burnaby, New West and Tri-Cities @freshetnews.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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A CBC article making the rounds about our new venture 🗞️
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#coquitlam #newwestminster #burnaby #democracy #portmoody #portcoquitlam #news #newspaper #notcorporatemedia #nonprofit #journalism #anmore #belcarra #localnewsmatters #thisislodestarlayoffs #newwest #reporter
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#coquitlam #newwestminster #burnaby #democracy #portmoody #portcoquitlam #news #newspaper #notcorporatemedia #nonprofit #journalism #anmore #belcarra #localnewsmatters #thisislodestarlayoffs #newwest #reporter
December 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A CBC article making the rounds about our new venture 🗞️
FreshetNews.ca>>Support Us
#coquitlam #newwestminster #burnaby #democracy #portmoody #portcoquitlam #news #newspaper #notcorporatemedia #nonprofit #journalism #anmore #belcarra #localnewsmatters #thisislodestarlayoffs #newwest #reporter
FreshetNews.ca>>Support Us
#coquitlam #newwestminster #burnaby #democracy #portmoody #portcoquitlam #news #newspaper #notcorporatemedia #nonprofit #journalism #anmore #belcarra #localnewsmatters #thisislodestarlayoffs #newwest #reporter
Finally some more snow on the mountains #Vancouver #Burnaby boarder looking towards the NorthShore Mtns. Grouse Mtn Skiing and the Lions peak
December 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Finally some more snow on the mountains #Vancouver #Burnaby boarder looking towards the NorthShore Mtns. Grouse Mtn Skiing and the Lions peak
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CALLING all Burnaby Residents to urgently support supportive housing at 5389 Imperial Street!
All Burnaby residents take 5 minutes to email decision makers this week using this easy template and then directly encourage others to do the same! ✍️✍️✍️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
All Burnaby residents take 5 minutes to email decision makers this week using this easy template and then directly encourage others to do the same! ✍️✍️✍️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
CALLING all Burnaby Residents to urgently support supportive housing at 5389 Imperial Street!
All Burnaby residents take 5 minutes to email decision makers this week using this easy template and then directly encourage others to do the same! ✍️✍️✍️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
All Burnaby residents take 5 minutes to email decision makers this week using this easy template and then directly encourage others to do the same! ✍️✍️✍️
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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It’s a terrifying reality: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – and 13 per cent of all cancer deaths in women are due to breast cancer.
Victoria surgeon a champion for women’s health and cancer care
It’s a terrifying reality: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – and 13 per cent of all cancer deaths in women are due to breast cancer.
cheknews.ca
December 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
It’s a terrifying reality: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime – and 13 per cent of all cancer deaths in women are due to breast cancer.
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And the results are in! After carefully reviewing the results of a national poll the Board of Directors of the Society for Canadian English (SCE) has determined that this year’s Canadian Word of the Year (CWOTY), the first of its kind, will be “maplewashing.”
December 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
And the results are in! After carefully reviewing the results of a national poll the Board of Directors of the Society for Canadian English (SCE) has determined that this year’s Canadian Word of the Year (CWOTY), the first of its kind, will be “maplewashing.”
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Fantastic discussion, two guys the world needs to hear about how to make cities better. Great listening: they don’t mince any words.
NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
How to Actually Improve a City (w/Brent Toderian)
YouTube video by The Urbanist Agenda Podcast
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Fantastic discussion, two guys the world needs to hear about how to make cities better. Great listening: they don’t mince any words.