Raincouver Millennial
@raincouver.bsky.social
Mom, Vancouverite, Math — following illustrators & authors makes me happy :)
My 14 year old was introduced to AI thru the fan-fiction community, meaning complete outrage. She has not touched it. Her Comp Sci teacher was trying to get her to *just try* it to which she angrily replied:
I already use AI, the original AI. Actual Intelligence.
I already use AI, the original AI. Actual Intelligence.
OpenAI? No, Open Rebellion. #FuckAI
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
My 14 year old was introduced to AI thru the fan-fiction community, meaning complete outrage. She has not touched it. Her Comp Sci teacher was trying to get her to *just try* it to which she angrily replied:
I already use AI, the original AI. Actual Intelligence.
I already use AI, the original AI. Actual Intelligence.
Totally valid answer.
December 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Totally valid answer.
Every corner lot should be able to have these on them. I love these units in our neighborhood but they aren’t even allowed to be built these days. We don’t just need to be talking towers and one offs. But we can’t be creative if every proposal gets rejected!
Just 👏 do 👏something 👏
Just 👏 do 👏something 👏
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Every corner lot should be able to have these on them. I love these units in our neighborhood but they aren’t even allowed to be built these days. We don’t just need to be talking towers and one offs. But we can’t be creative if every proposal gets rejected!
Just 👏 do 👏something 👏
Just 👏 do 👏something 👏
When we legalized gay marriage, I was like yes I want all the gays to move here!
I want all the smart, hard working, educated, diverse people.
Come make Canada home! We aren’t perfect but you can help us become better
(gifted article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
I want all the smart, hard working, educated, diverse people.
Come make Canada home! We aren’t perfect but you can help us become better
(gifted article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
‘Come North!’ Canada Makes Play for H-1B Visa Holders With New Talent Drive
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
When we legalized gay marriage, I was like yes I want all the gays to move here!
I want all the smart, hard working, educated, diverse people.
Come make Canada home! We aren’t perfect but you can help us become better
(gifted article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
I want all the smart, hard working, educated, diverse people.
Come make Canada home! We aren’t perfect but you can help us become better
(gifted article)
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/w...
Honest question. Is there anything this council has done that will exist in 20 years and be noted as a positive move?
Like the bike lane on the burrard bridge I think cost council their jobs but has only increased in use.
So what like that have this and the previous council done?
Like the bike lane on the burrard bridge I think cost council their jobs but has only increased in use.
So what like that have this and the previous council done?
Mike Klassen just went full NIMBY in council just now, citing "principles of liveability" (a deeply NIMBY coded phrase) to apparently set the stage to justify his vote against legalizing more affordable social housing.
And sure enough, ABC voted against the Social Housing Initiative. Rank NIMBYism.
And sure enough, ABC voted against the Social Housing Initiative. Rank NIMBYism.
December 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Honest question. Is there anything this council has done that will exist in 20 years and be noted as a positive move?
Like the bike lane on the burrard bridge I think cost council their jobs but has only increased in use.
So what like that have this and the previous council done?
Like the bike lane on the burrard bridge I think cost council their jobs but has only increased in use.
So what like that have this and the previous council done?
Teen sass for the day. Overheard between sisters:
Our local environment would improve if you used less oxygen.
🤭😂
Our local environment would improve if you used less oxygen.
🤭😂
December 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Teen sass for the day. Overheard between sisters:
Our local environment would improve if you used less oxygen.
🤭😂
Our local environment would improve if you used less oxygen.
🤭😂
Oh oh! And the VPL has this great database called Novelist. It’s a book recommendation service built by librarians, and gives “read-a-likes” for authors, novels, series. I have NEVER been lead wrong.
Screw goodreads, Novelist is where it’s at!
www.vpl.ca/digital-libr...
Screw goodreads, Novelist is where it’s at!
www.vpl.ca/digital-libr...
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Oh oh! And the VPL has this great database called Novelist. It’s a book recommendation service built by librarians, and gives “read-a-likes” for authors, novels, series. I have NEVER been lead wrong.
Screw goodreads, Novelist is where it’s at!
www.vpl.ca/digital-libr...
Screw goodreads, Novelist is where it’s at!
www.vpl.ca/digital-libr...
No one likes getting a parking ticket right? But someday it’s just a tax on having sick kids and ADHD.
I’m doing the best I can.
Please spend this $60 on bike lanes.
…and not golf course maintenance
I’m doing the best I can.
Please spend this $60 on bike lanes.
…and not golf course maintenance
December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
No one likes getting a parking ticket right? But someday it’s just a tax on having sick kids and ADHD.
I’m doing the best I can.
Please spend this $60 on bike lanes.
…and not golf course maintenance
I’m doing the best I can.
Please spend this $60 on bike lanes.
…and not golf course maintenance
I wonder if AI summaries will ever get better. Because the request was to ensure Grade 7 graduation does not conflict with a Canada World Cup soccer match where the student may be a ball-girl. But you know good to know tickets exist!
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I wonder if AI summaries will ever get better. Because the request was to ensure Grade 7 graduation does not conflict with a Canada World Cup soccer match where the student may be a ball-girl. But you know good to know tickets exist!
I love this organization and started donating in 2020. I wish I could do more. So please pitch in a few bucks if you can for me. The need out there is *intimidating* this year.
This program truly helps.
This program truly helps.
On weekends, Backpack Buddies discreetly packs nutritious, kid-friendly meals and snacks into backpacks for kids - and they don't stop during the holiday break. This is where you come in. $25 fills one backpack with food for a child’s weekend and your donation is needed this season.
Support Backpack Buddies Over the Holidays
Backpack Buddies provides nutritious, kid-friendly meals for kids each weekend, and they don't stop during the holiday break. Your donation can help today!
miss604.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
I love this organization and started donating in 2020. I wish I could do more. So please pitch in a few bucks if you can for me. The need out there is *intimidating* this year.
This program truly helps.
This program truly helps.
I’m back on my hobby horse of the HBC building should become the new VAG.
The skytrain takes you right there.
Room for arts programming.
Retail to increase revenue to fund the space.
Frees up other site for housing.
Protects Vancouver heritage.
@seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
The skytrain takes you right there.
Room for arts programming.
Retail to increase revenue to fund the space.
Frees up other site for housing.
Protects Vancouver heritage.
@seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I’m back on my hobby horse of the HBC building should become the new VAG.
The skytrain takes you right there.
Room for arts programming.
Retail to increase revenue to fund the space.
Frees up other site for housing.
Protects Vancouver heritage.
@seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
The skytrain takes you right there.
Room for arts programming.
Retail to increase revenue to fund the space.
Frees up other site for housing.
Protects Vancouver heritage.
@seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social
My current list of (fantasy) proposals for Vancouver:
HBC building be turned into the new VAG With arts programming and ground floor retail
Turn Langara golf course into a tournament ready multisport Mecca
AAA bike ways to every elementary school
…and of course, get rid of police horses
HBC building be turned into the new VAG With arts programming and ground floor retail
Turn Langara golf course into a tournament ready multisport Mecca
AAA bike ways to every elementary school
…and of course, get rid of police horses
December 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
My current list of (fantasy) proposals for Vancouver:
HBC building be turned into the new VAG With arts programming and ground floor retail
Turn Langara golf course into a tournament ready multisport Mecca
AAA bike ways to every elementary school
…and of course, get rid of police horses
HBC building be turned into the new VAG With arts programming and ground floor retail
Turn Langara golf course into a tournament ready multisport Mecca
AAA bike ways to every elementary school
…and of course, get rid of police horses
I like BC place. But I know nothing about urban planning or construction.
If we can “move” Saint Paul’s out of the downtown core, should we consider “moving” the stadium (to the PNE for example)? Or is it worth continuing to modernize it in its current location?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If we can “move” Saint Paul’s out of the downtown core, should we consider “moving” the stadium (to the PNE for example)? Or is it worth continuing to modernize it in its current location?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Excitement tempered by concern as aging B.C. Place prepares to host World Cup games | CBC News
The countdown to kickoff is still months away, but changes are already underway at B.C. Place ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From new elevators to a temporary grass field, the upgrades are transfor...
www.cbc.ca
December 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I like BC place. But I know nothing about urban planning or construction.
If we can “move” Saint Paul’s out of the downtown core, should we consider “moving” the stadium (to the PNE for example)? Or is it worth continuing to modernize it in its current location?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If we can “move” Saint Paul’s out of the downtown core, should we consider “moving” the stadium (to the PNE for example)? Or is it worth continuing to modernize it in its current location?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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When the internet collapses find me going door to door begging to see people's cats
December 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
When the internet collapses find me going door to door begging to see people's cats
It cost about $16 for me to take my two teen kids on the bus downtown for two hours and then back.
It’s eight dollars in parking.
It’s eight dollars in parking.
🚎 We're fighting to expand fare-free
transit in Vancouver!
On Council's agenda Dec 10th: Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social has a motion for a 1-year, fare-free pilot project on Vancouver bus routes.
It's a common sense step towards a more sustainable, equitable, and affordable city.
#vanpoli
transit in Vancouver!
On Council's agenda Dec 10th: Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social has a motion for a 1-year, fare-free pilot project on Vancouver bus routes.
It's a common sense step towards a more sustainable, equitable, and affordable city.
#vanpoli
December 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
It cost about $16 for me to take my two teen kids on the bus downtown for two hours and then back.
It’s eight dollars in parking.
It’s eight dollars in parking.
I am for this, but fully understanding it’s as effective as a check box declaring “I am over 16?”
Child locks on cupboards does not mean your child won’t drink poison.
Always assume they can get around the baby proofing and teach them appropriate caution
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Child locks on cupboards does not mean your child won’t drink poison.
Always assume they can get around the baby proofing and teach them appropriate caution
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Social media ban: Can you ban kids from social media? Australia is about to try
The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I am for this, but fully understanding it’s as effective as a check box declaring “I am over 16?”
Child locks on cupboards does not mean your child won’t drink poison.
Always assume they can get around the baby proofing and teach them appropriate caution
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Child locks on cupboards does not mean your child won’t drink poison.
Always assume they can get around the baby proofing and teach them appropriate caution
www.bbc.com/news/article...
My guess is this should pass because it has city Council’s favourite words in it “study” but not “change”
Next week @lucymaloney.bsky.social will be introducing a motion asking the city to study right-turn-on-red restrictions at some intersections in Vancouver.
council.vancouver.ca/20251210/doc...
#bikeyvr 1/3
council.vancouver.ca/20251210/doc...
#bikeyvr 1/3
council.vancouver.ca
December 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
My guess is this should pass because it has city Council’s favourite words in it “study” but not “change”
Well in true Vancouver fashion we remain number 2 (except for the rise!)
But at least Ahmed got his goal.
But at least Ahmed got his goal.
December 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Well in true Vancouver fashion we remain number 2 (except for the rise!)
But at least Ahmed got his goal.
But at least Ahmed got his goal.
@whitecapsfc.com v @intermiamicf.bsky.social
Starting lineup compensation comparison
Miami: $41.8 million
Vancouver: $12 million
LETS GO #VWFC
💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙
Starting lineup compensation comparison
Miami: $41.8 million
Vancouver: $12 million
LETS GO #VWFC
💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙
December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
@whitecapsfc.com v @intermiamicf.bsky.social
Starting lineup compensation comparison
Miami: $41.8 million
Vancouver: $12 million
LETS GO #VWFC
💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙
Starting lineup compensation comparison
Miami: $41.8 million
Vancouver: $12 million
LETS GO #VWFC
💙🤍💙🤍💙🤍💙
Warning for the next three hours this account will be all about cheering on @whitecapsfc.com today
#VWFC #Vancouver
#VWFC #Vancouver
December 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Warning for the next three hours this account will be all about cheering on @whitecapsfc.com today
#VWFC #Vancouver
#VWFC #Vancouver
I actually got really good at appeasing egos and was my professional call to fame because let’s face it the early 2000s tech industry was not much better than my school for women.
by 2010 the pay gap was so extreme, I did the math and society paid for my mom-skills as a nanny more than my degree.
by 2010 the pay gap was so extreme, I did the math and society paid for my mom-skills as a nanny more than my degree.
So don’t you think for a second something like this was a one off for Canada.
Because it was just intimidating meant zero recourse for us. 2 girls quit my cohort. My grades were all over the map from that point, more worried about appeasing egos than learning. I only could afford for 4 years.
Because it was just intimidating meant zero recourse for us. 2 girls quit my cohort. My grades were all over the map from that point, more worried about appeasing egos than learning. I only could afford for 4 years.
December 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I actually got really good at appeasing egos and was my professional call to fame because let’s face it the early 2000s tech industry was not much better than my school for women.
by 2010 the pay gap was so extreme, I did the math and society paid for my mom-skills as a nanny more than my degree.
by 2010 the pay gap was so extreme, I did the math and society paid for my mom-skills as a nanny more than my degree.
I was writing a final exam in university in 2003 on this date in my Signals engineering class. The (male) teacher DURING the exam moved all the girls (5) to the back corner of the exam room. We made silent eye contact with each other, scribbled whatever answers and got the heck out of there.
On this day in 1989, 14 women were murdered at L'École Polytechnique—because they were women. We honour their memory by taking action: supporting survivors, strengthening laws, and investing in prevention programs in schools and communities. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/End-Gender-Based-Violence
December 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I was writing a final exam in university in 2003 on this date in my Signals engineering class. The (male) teacher DURING the exam moved all the girls (5) to the back corner of the exam room. We made silent eye contact with each other, scribbled whatever answers and got the heck out of there.
I want Northern Ireland to win the playoff because then we have a fairly monochromatic group and with soccer THAT's what matters most.
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I want Northern Ireland to win the playoff because then we have a fairly monochromatic group and with soccer THAT's what matters most.
Wouldn’t it have been cool if this building was taken over by the Vancouver Art Gallery, and a floor given to arts programming or other community space, and the rest turned into retail to help fund those programs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
With Vancouver’s former Hudson’s Bay building now for sale, what could it become? | CBC News
The more than 600,000 square-foot space centred in the core of Vancouver’s downtown is up for sale — minus an asking price. Experts say its future owner will need to figure out how it can balance bein...
www.cbc.ca
December 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wouldn’t it have been cool if this building was taken over by the Vancouver Art Gallery, and a floor given to arts programming or other community space, and the rest turned into retail to help fund those programs.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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