Lucy O’Brien
@psketti.ca
(she/her) Urbanist, gardener, bike commuter, armchair architect, interested in local politics and journalism. If you’re cis I trust you less. Read as many books as you can. YYJ
If you’re not going to church at least 3 times per week, you’re still on amateur mode
November 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
If you’re not going to church at least 3 times per week, you’re still on amateur mode
The more I think about it, the more I think nationalizing/banning every REIT would solve almost all of our social issues.
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The more I think about it, the more I think nationalizing/banning every REIT would solve almost all of our social issues.
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We should increase #yyj property taxes by 100% and use the extra funds to build a giant magnifying glass aimed straight at centennial square so that on the solstice the sun will shine through the magnifying glass and light the obelisks on fire. The conspiracy theorists will have a field day!
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
We should increase #yyj property taxes by 100% and use the extra funds to build a giant magnifying glass aimed straight at centennial square so that on the solstice the sun will shine through the magnifying glass and light the obelisks on fire. The conspiracy theorists will have a field day!
Uptown has SUCH a counterintuitive and frustrating layout if you choose not to arrive by car. As a pedestrian it takes a multi-day hike to get from Best Buy to Whole Foods.
November 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Uptown has SUCH a counterintuitive and frustrating layout if you choose not to arrive by car. As a pedestrian it takes a multi-day hike to get from Best Buy to Whole Foods.
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I personally believe that DULF was targeted because what they were doing—providing safe supply—was working, and showing what political figures *should* have been doing. In short, their success was embarrassing to politicians who insist on incremental and punitive approaches they know will fail.
November 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I personally believe that DULF was targeted because what they were doing—providing safe supply—was working, and showing what political figures *should* have been doing. In short, their success was embarrassing to politicians who insist on incremental and punitive approaches they know will fail.
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"[E]veryone I know and love is dead."
"[F]rom April 2016 to March 2025 more than 53,800 Canadians were killed after overdosing on opioids."
"[T]hey wanted to save lives." "[A]fter about one year none of its compassion club members had died."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Policing #Drugs #Courts
"[F]rom April 2016 to March 2025 more than 53,800 Canadians were killed after overdosing on opioids."
"[T]hey wanted to save lives." "[A]fter about one year none of its compassion club members had died."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Policing #Drugs #Courts
DULF Founders Guilty of Drug Trafficking
Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum didn't have permission to sell tested drugs despite good intentions, court finds.
thetyee.ca
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"[E]veryone I know and love is dead."
"[F]rom April 2016 to March 2025 more than 53,800 Canadians were killed after overdosing on opioids."
"[T]hey wanted to save lives." "[A]fter about one year none of its compassion club members had died."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Policing #Drugs #Courts
"[F]rom April 2016 to March 2025 more than 53,800 Canadians were killed after overdosing on opioids."
"[T]hey wanted to save lives." "[A]fter about one year none of its compassion club members had died."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Policing #Drugs #Courts
77% of youth in #yyj utilize the free youth bus pass program. We must protect this at all costs. Youth have already lost so much of the freedom that they would’ve had 20, 10, or even five years ago. our society has become so much more isolating and we must protect freedom of movement for youth.
Staff: our uptake was 77% of eligible youth
[holy fuck]
[holy fuck]
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
77% of youth in #yyj utilize the free youth bus pass program. We must protect this at all costs. Youth have already lost so much of the freedom that they would’ve had 20, 10, or even five years ago. our society has become so much more isolating and we must protect freedom of movement for youth.
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The City of Victoria might slash grants and programs across the board to make up for one single line item that's roughly equivalent to everything being cut. Can anyone guess what that single budget item is, which apparently isn't even up for debate? One guess.
November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The City of Victoria might slash grants and programs across the board to make up for one single line item that's roughly equivalent to everything being cut. Can anyone guess what that single budget item is, which apparently isn't even up for debate? One guess.
The City of #Victoria staff have released their 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan. It seems that in order to comply with Council’s direction to keep property tax increases to 4% or less, staff are recommending axing the bike valet and Youth Bus Pass programs?? And hoping the CRD will pick up the tab???
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The City of #Victoria staff have released their 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan. It seems that in order to comply with Council’s direction to keep property tax increases to 4% or less, staff are recommending axing the bike valet and Youth Bus Pass programs?? And hoping the CRD will pick up the tab???
It’s such a beautiful crisp afternoon to be outside
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
It’s such a beautiful crisp afternoon to be outside
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Meanwhile, in South Korea: "Starting at the end of November, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. This obligation applies not only to newly constructed parking lots but also to existing ones."
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
cm.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2...
Mandatory Installation of Solar Panels in Public Parking Lots to Apply Retroactively to Existing Facilities
Starting at the end of November this year, public parking lots with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar power generation facilities. ...
cm.asiae.co.kr
November 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It’s such a beautiful day today 🥰
November 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
It’s such a beautiful day today 🥰
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“The era of shoebox condos is over” in the Globe and Mail today - a feature on single stair: ”Yet with features such as sprinklers, smoke-sealed doors and more reliable fire alarm systems, mid-size apartment buildings can be just as safe...”
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
The era of the shoebox condo is over. Here’s how Canada can build livable apartments
Canada needs livable apartments to help fix the housing crisis. To do that, it must change the rulebook for both condos and rentals
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
“The era of shoebox condos is over” in the Globe and Mail today - a feature on single stair: ”Yet with features such as sprinklers, smoke-sealed doors and more reliable fire alarm systems, mid-size apartment buildings can be just as safe...”
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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Wrote a thing canadahealthwatch.ca/newsletter/2...
Health promises walked back in run-up to Carney’s first budget
The federal Health Minister said it’s “impossible” to release the $4B promised for health projects, for now.
canadahealthwatch.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Wrote a thing canadahealthwatch.ca/newsletter/2...
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Rent is high. Groceries are impossible. But instead of taxing billionaires, the govt is pushing Bill C-12 to deport workers.
Syed Hussan explains how migrant blaming is a strategy to distract us.
Stop Bill C-12. Stop the scapegoating:
migrantrights.ca/StopC12
#StatusForAll
Syed Hussan explains how migrant blaming is a strategy to distract us.
Stop Bill C-12. Stop the scapegoating:
migrantrights.ca/StopC12
#StatusForAll
October 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Rent is high. Groceries are impossible. But instead of taxing billionaires, the govt is pushing Bill C-12 to deport workers.
Syed Hussan explains how migrant blaming is a strategy to distract us.
Stop Bill C-12. Stop the scapegoating:
migrantrights.ca/StopC12
#StatusForAll
Syed Hussan explains how migrant blaming is a strategy to distract us.
Stop Bill C-12. Stop the scapegoating:
migrantrights.ca/StopC12
#StatusForAll
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The U.S. military is illegally killing civilians in international waters — and Canada is involved.
Read our detailed blog post to learn more: drugpolicy.ca/canadas-comp...
Read our detailed blog post to learn more: drugpolicy.ca/canadas-comp...
October 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The U.S. military is illegally killing civilians in international waters — and Canada is involved.
Read our detailed blog post to learn more: drugpolicy.ca/canadas-comp...
Read our detailed blog post to learn more: drugpolicy.ca/canadas-comp...
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In the meantime, press agency ANP has confirmed that Jetten's D66 is the largest party in the Dutch election results.
My take: That's clear. It's 15,000 votes ahead of Wilders' PVV. The missing results from Venray can reduce that by a few thousand, but the votes from abroad will increase it again.
My take: That's clear. It's 15,000 votes ahead of Wilders' PVV. The missing results from Venray can reduce that by a few thousand, but the votes from abroad will increase it again.
October 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM
In the meantime, press agency ANP has confirmed that Jetten's D66 is the largest party in the Dutch election results.
My take: That's clear. It's 15,000 votes ahead of Wilders' PVV. The missing results from Venray can reduce that by a few thousand, but the votes from abroad will increase it again.
My take: That's clear. It's 15,000 votes ahead of Wilders' PVV. The missing results from Venray can reduce that by a few thousand, but the votes from abroad will increase it again.
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Imagine being someone who speeds a lot, knowing it can and does kill people… kids, parents, anyone.
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford government passes bill banning municipal speed cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Imagine being someone who speeds a lot, knowing it can and does kill people… kids, parents, anyone.
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.”
So, is that you?
Imagine if a snap federal election and a snap provincial election both occur in the next 3 months and then we only have eight months to the municipal election. What a world!
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Imagine if a snap federal election and a snap provincial election both occur in the next 3 months and then we only have eight months to the municipal election. What a world!
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On Oct 21, I wrote to the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans urging the return of the Ghost Gear Fund—cut in Budget 2024 despite proven success cleaning marine debris & creating local jobs. Canadians deserve leadership on ocean protection. Our planet deserves no less. Sign petiton here: bit.ly/47yGXVo
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
On Oct 21, I wrote to the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans urging the return of the Ghost Gear Fund—cut in Budget 2024 despite proven success cleaning marine debris & creating local jobs. Canadians deserve leadership on ocean protection. Our planet deserves no less. Sign petiton here: bit.ly/47yGXVo
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Greater Victoria must do more to re-legalize small apartment buildings. And make adding suites to existing houses easier. And get more not for profit homes built. And protect existing apartment buildings. And . . . #yyj
To people looking for a home today, writes @dannyoleksiuk.bsky.social, it matters a great deal whether that home is built next year, or in ten. Re-legalizing small apartment buildings throughout our cities would create more homes faster. www.sightline.org/2025/10/28/t...
To Build Fast, Think Small | Sightline Institute
How re-legalizing small apartment buildings would spur the homes city dwellers need now.
www.sightline.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Greater Victoria must do more to re-legalize small apartment buildings. And make adding suites to existing houses easier. And get more not for profit homes built. And protect existing apartment buildings. And . . . #yyj
It makes me so mad when an empty bus (number 3131359443) drives right by me while I’m waving my arms with a neon jacket on and I’m standing here in the pouring rain. Transit fucking sucks in this town
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
It makes me so mad when an empty bus (number 3131359443) drives right by me while I’m waving my arms with a neon jacket on and I’m standing here in the pouring rain. Transit fucking sucks in this town
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Why! So disappointed in Colwood for denying 66 homes.
Colwood Corners is designated for high-density development according to the 2018 Official Community Plan.
What is the point of a community plan if everyone ignores it?
#yyjpoli #yyjpolitics #colwood #hfl #homesforliving #housingcrisis
Colwood Corners is designated for high-density development according to the 2018 Official Community Plan.
What is the point of a community plan if everyone ignores it?
#yyjpoli #yyjpolitics #colwood #hfl #homesforliving #housingcrisis
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Why! So disappointed in Colwood for denying 66 homes.
Colwood Corners is designated for high-density development according to the 2018 Official Community Plan.
What is the point of a community plan if everyone ignores it?
#yyjpoli #yyjpolitics #colwood #hfl #homesforliving #housingcrisis
Colwood Corners is designated for high-density development according to the 2018 Official Community Plan.
What is the point of a community plan if everyone ignores it?
#yyjpoli #yyjpolitics #colwood #hfl #homesforliving #housingcrisis