Deejay_YYJ
@deejayyyj.bsky.social
YYJ Dog, Canadian by choice, embarrassing dad and partner. I know bikes are better than cars, but still have a car. Committed to reconciliation, freedom and peace for Palestine, and anti-racism (a work in progress).
“There’s a cost to doing nothing.”
Great points about cities being afraid to move things forward.
#yyj Council is actually moving things forward. It can be scary, but we are progressing. More to do.
So you have to DO.
#yyjpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Great points about cities being afraid to move things forward.
#yyj Council is actually moving things forward. It can be scary, but we are progressing. More to do.
So you have to DO.
#yyjpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Globe editorial: Cities need to overcome the fear of the first step in change
Critics will always claim the sky is about to fall. Those predictions too often get in the way of reforms
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
“There’s a cost to doing nothing.”
Great points about cities being afraid to move things forward.
#yyj Council is actually moving things forward. It can be scary, but we are progressing. More to do.
So you have to DO.
#yyjpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
Great points about cities being afraid to move things forward.
#yyj Council is actually moving things forward. It can be scary, but we are progressing. More to do.
So you have to DO.
#yyjpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
#yyj, this act of human generosity shouldn’t have been needed.
What’s needed is to provide dignity and safety to those in need.
@victoria.ca Council and the #crd can partner with @bchousing.bsky.social to install hygiene stations here while supportive housing is developed.
#yyjpoli
What’s needed is to provide dignity and safety to those in need.
@victoria.ca Council and the #crd can partner with @bchousing.bsky.social to install hygiene stations here while supportive housing is developed.
#yyjpoli
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#yyj, this act of human generosity shouldn’t have been needed.
What’s needed is to provide dignity and safety to those in need.
@victoria.ca Council and the #crd can partner with @bchousing.bsky.social to install hygiene stations here while supportive housing is developed.
#yyjpoli
What’s needed is to provide dignity and safety to those in need.
@victoria.ca Council and the #crd can partner with @bchousing.bsky.social to install hygiene stations here while supportive housing is developed.
#yyjpoli
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Watched and shared. Niigaan nails it “This is the end of a story that starts well before..” and “when govt tries something new, they take heat” so they don’t opt to do hard work. Simple solutions like ‘more police’ don’t do anything to reduce the # of folks suffering in the first place.
#yyjpoli
#yyjpoli
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Watched and shared. Niigaan nails it “This is the end of a story that starts well before..” and “when govt tries something new, they take heat” so they don’t opt to do hard work. Simple solutions like ‘more police’ don’t do anything to reduce the # of folks suffering in the first place.
#yyjpoli
#yyjpoli
It’s pretty clear we need to keep on track remove barriers to affordable housing in #yyj
@victoria.ca Council, ignore the NIMBY nonsense, and keep pushing. Clear any barriers to getting these built, including delays at the Planning level.
#yyjpoli
bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
@victoria.ca Council, ignore the NIMBY nonsense, and keep pushing. Clear any barriers to getting these built, including delays at the Planning level.
#yyjpoli
bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
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
December 17, 2025 at 5:16 AM
It’s pretty clear we need to keep on track remove barriers to affordable housing in #yyj
@victoria.ca Council, ignore the NIMBY nonsense, and keep pushing. Clear any barriers to getting these built, including delays at the Planning level.
#yyjpoli
bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
@victoria.ca Council, ignore the NIMBY nonsense, and keep pushing. Clear any barriers to getting these built, including delays at the Planning level.
#yyjpoli
bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
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What I find interesting about @bcpolicy.bsky.social's Alex Hemingway's commentary is that his research notes that municipal exclusionary zoning remains one of the greatest barriers to solving the housing crisis. (1/2) This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
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
December 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
What I find interesting about @bcpolicy.bsky.social's Alex Hemingway's commentary is that his research notes that municipal exclusionary zoning remains one of the greatest barriers to solving the housing crisis. (1/2) This is why BC’s housing crisis hasn’t been solved yet bcpolicy.ca/2025/12/16/h...
The horrific anti-Semitic killings at Bondi Beach are unspeakable and indefensible.
And, never forget that the most pressing threat to Jews around the world are white supremacists.
And, never forget that the most pressing threat to Jews around the world are white supremacists.
December 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The horrific anti-Semitic killings at Bondi Beach are unspeakable and indefensible.
And, never forget that the most pressing threat to Jews around the world are white supremacists.
And, never forget that the most pressing threat to Jews around the world are white supremacists.
Utterly beyond shameful. A horrific land grab aimed only to weaken prospects of a #palestine state or peace in the region. More will starve as the farms are cut off.
Shame on #Israel for authorizing it. Worse on those willing to move to settle on the land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Shame on #Israel for authorizing it. Worse on those willing to move to settle on the land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
New Israeli barrier will slice through precious West Bank farmland
Palestinians who have worked the ‘breadbasket’ area for generations face being replaced by Israeli settlers
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Utterly beyond shameful. A horrific land grab aimed only to weaken prospects of a #palestine state or peace in the region. More will starve as the farms are cut off.
Shame on #Israel for authorizing it. Worse on those willing to move to settle on the land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Shame on #Israel for authorizing it. Worse on those willing to move to settle on the land.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
“Anti-DEI is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.”
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
Rachel Gilmore on the anti-DEI movement: "I think that to attack these notions is a dog whistle to the worst elements of society that are seeing a slide towards a more fascistic world. And every politician who engages in that should be ashamed of themselves."
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“Anti-DEI is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.”
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
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🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
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In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Good example of the impacts of 1-2 generations of folks addicted to low taxes, fed by low interest rates, and the commoditization of property (rather than homes to live in).
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
A short thread worth reading on affordable housing and supportive housing. Governments are trying to fill the gaps created by cuts to social housing and social safety nets starting in the '80s and '90s, and decades of neglect since. There is much more to do.
#yyj
#yyj
Participated on a wonderful panel at #housingcentral about #housing policy as it relates to non market development. We had as many laughs as serious commentary. The session was packed. As I prepared, I forced myself to look at BC’s housing trajectory from 10K feet. What I saw🧵
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Good example of the impacts of 1-2 generations of folks addicted to low taxes, fed by low interest rates, and the commoditization of property (rather than homes to live in).
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
I love the constructive and realistic acknowledgement that despite imperfection we are making huge strides to catch up on “a 50 year lag”.
It can’t be done over night but we’re seeing positive changes, and need to keep up the work.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
It can’t be done over night but we’re seeing positive changes, and need to keep up the work.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
Participated on a wonderful panel at #housingcentral about #housing policy as it relates to non market development. We had as many laughs as serious commentary. The session was packed. As I prepared, I forced myself to look at BC’s housing trajectory from 10K feet. What I saw🧵
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The most visible part of this effort is enforcement. However the other side is support. @pacificahousing.bsky.social is one organization doing this work. We’ve done an expanded outreach pilot that has gone out early mornings & evenings since the summer focused on the business corridors 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The most visible part of this effort is enforcement. However the other side is support. @pacificahousing.bsky.social is one organization doing this work. We’ve done an expanded outreach pilot that has gone out early mornings & evenings since the summer focused on the business corridors 🧵
Councils cannot and do not direct police enforcement activities. This Council and many before it has given the Vic Pd escalating budget increases year over year, proving that relying solely on enforcement is a lose lose lose. Frmer Chief Del Manak did not help despite the $$$ he demanded.
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Many of you already know, but for those who don’t,
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Many of you already know, but for those who don’t,
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
This is not a #yyj only issue, nor caused by #yyjpoli councils or government. If other #crd munis don’t step up, the problems will grow. More shelters, transitional housing, compassionate support, rental support, and safe public space are needed, here & everywhere.
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Hiding in plain sight: Homelessness in Greater Victoria suburbs
The Union Mission Gospel Greater Victoria outreach team says people are dying due to a lack of shelter space outside of the capital city.
cheknews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is not a #yyj only issue, nor caused by #yyjpoli councils or government. If other #crd munis don’t step up, the problems will grow. More shelters, transitional housing, compassionate support, rental support, and safe public space are needed, here & everywhere.
cheknews.ca/hiding-in-pl...
cheknews.ca/hiding-in-pl...
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How this city tripled its cycling trips in just 11 years:
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
How This Small City Tripled Its Cycling In Just 11 Years
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
How this city tripled its cycling trips in just 11 years:
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
Things are imperfect, but improving in #yyj. The @victoria.ca safety strategy — and the works done in the years running up to the release of the plan — are having a positive impact on a problem decades in the making.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Extra measures for safety in downtown Victoria paying off, says business group
Increased police patrols are starting to have an impact on disorder downtown, including open drug use, says the head of the Downtown Victoria Business Association.
www.timescolonist.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Things are imperfect, but improving in #yyj. The @victoria.ca safety strategy — and the works done in the years running up to the release of the plan — are having a positive impact on a problem decades in the making.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Nice positive and forward-looking step by #yyj Councillor @kristaloughton.bsky.social
Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Nice positive and forward-looking step by #yyj Councillor @kristaloughton.bsky.social
Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
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Reposting for fun. @pierrepoilievrecpc.bsky.social
Quite simply, #ppollievre is not a serious person. He’d rather munch apples, make up slogans, insults and kindergarten-level rhymes, than look after Canada. He doesn’t have a vision or a plan for protecting our country’s interests.
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Reposting for fun. @pierrepoilievrecpc.bsky.social