CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...

Please person that is probably differing their property taxes, creating more burden for those of us who gladly pay to support people who need it - Tell me all about how beneficial it is to heavily cut programs and services for some percentage council plucked out of the air. #yyj #yyjpoli

... Bike lanes are core 🤷‍♂️ - Maybe if Marg is this concerned about core infrastructure she shouldn't be so fucking obsessed with keeping property tax increases artificially low >_> #yyj #yyjpoli

There was a 0% tax lift in 2020 - Which we'll be paying for for a while via things like road/pothole/infrastructure repair, so on.. #yyj #yyjpoli

A 100% unforced error. And the 4% target doesn't even exist. Here's the resolution that started it all. It was the "baseline" for the budget. I watched the meeting, and it was clear to everyone that Council had the authority to make whatever changes that made sense.

Bike valet removed from the chopping block at $448,000. Motivations include: Bike valet connected to the experienced 28% reduction in bike thefts in the City over a few years. It's part of community safety and good for downtown businesses.

Sometimes ADHD is forgetting the word “compost” mid sentence and calling it “biological recycling” 😵‍💫🤦‍♂️

At least it’s deferred and not cut? Weird to me that Councillors in a city that overwhelmingly and consistently vote for “pro bike lane” councillors are even considering this. #yyj #yyjpoli .. this 4% target is such an unforced error.

#yyj - Hilarious.

... Fuck.

The Enbridge-Say-Yes-to-an-LNG-Pipeline Victoria Canada Day Celebrations.

Is there a 'overton window' for public budgeting? #yyjpoli Council sets unrealistic single digit budget increase cap, cuts much loved and long running public programs (Hanging baskets), Instead of just adding that item back in to the budget jumps instantly to 'sponsorship'. U G H

Next item: liquor license application for 759 Yates St (Glitch Bar). Former Yates St Taphouse location. Gardiner asking questions. Dell moves staff motion. Moving through the motions of comments. Alto says previous establishment was open just a half hour less. Motion passes. Gardiner opposed.

Really glad this passed - We're far to restrictive about when and how restaurants and bars operate here, frankly - You do not move to a city core for 'peace and quiet' (of course, within reasonable limits..). #yyj #yyjpoli

2025 in a nutshell honestly #yyj #yyjpoli

I wonder if Hammond moans to local bars in Mallorca/Hawaii or whatever if events go until 2 or 3 am? #yyj #yyjpoli

www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p... - Do we learn literally nothing? TRIAL IT - Give notice, set a schedule, do it for $X period of time THEN seek public consultation - Stop bothering with 'public opinion' in a vacuum, you complete dorks. #yyj

... I wish at @capitalbike.ca or @victoria.ca would run an "You probably don't need a 2000 lumen bicycle light if you're commuting - but if you do buy one, here are some basics to avoid blinding fellow commuters" campaign - #yyj #yyjbike

The Capital Regional District is gearing up for sweeping upgrades to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail next year.

... Marg just compared her treatment on council to the "Defund the Police" movement. ?! Matt Dells "Wtf" head swivel was pretty hilarious. #yyj #yyjpoli

I'm /SO/ Confused.. Where is all this money going? #yyj #yyjpoli - What was going on with VicPD Under Del Manak that the most expensive per capita police force in B.C. has a vehicle fleet that is embarrassing?

"I believe VicPD is 50-55 officers short for our authorized strength. I do not anticipate that this year's ask will be replicated next year." The VicPD budget as it nears $175 million a year after hiring like 7 of those 55 officers for office jobs.

#yyj #yyjpoli I'm miffed about the 90 million but if we get permanent beat and actual traffic enforcement i'll noisily breath through my nose and go on with my life

Note: Incidence of traffic violations doesn't show up on this list specifically because we have only 2 traffic enforcement officers and apparently just didn't care.. #yyj #yyjpoli

Good morning. Today at Council we will get our quarterly check in with VicPD Chief Wilson, then begin the open public conversation about the provisional 2026 budget. Livestream via Victoria.ca kicking off at 9 am.

... Jesus Christ.

Had my first incident of Bentley induced “Bicycle Rage” commuting home. Thankfully was able to diffuse. Angrily yelled at someone to “Adjust their fucking light” when i passed them. If i’m blinded as i turn onto the north end of harbour road and you’re just coming off the JSB. it’s a problem..

Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"

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Q - Why, given all the terrible things happening in the world, do people care about this? A - Micro-analysis: They see it as an example of government overreach and bureaucratic cruelty towards an independent farm. Macro-analysis: The world is getting dumber every day.

Hi friends in Victoria and Saanich - let’s talk about the referendum that’s coming next year to join urban, suburban, and rural parts of the BC capital region into a single-tier municipality. The experiences of other cities across Canada should be our guide: Vote No! www.stopamalgamation.ca

It has been “1” day since council relitigated council pay #yyj #yyjpoli

On Monday, we published this investigation into "Exiles of the Golden Age," a fascist conference in Vancouver this July. We identified 18 of the 50+ people our photographer captured outside the venue, including small business owners and neo-Nazis. Here's how we did it. 🧵

Here's a thread with an annual reminder that VicPD is overfunded and overstaffed. VicPD likes to say it's a special exception as a "downtown" police force, but they cost more per capita than every other department in B.C., including Vancouver. #yyj 🧵

Hey #yyj #yyjpoli this shit is roosting right here at home. ----- It felt weird to speak in favour of funding book prizes in the city budget by raising literacy as a way to avoid political extremism (deep reading teaches empathy). But now I think I didn't go hard enough?

Oh. I guess Eric remembered why he had me blocked on Twitter.

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bsky.app/profile/jens... bsky.app/profile/sean... so many Speakers you have both a sitting council member and a journalist live tweeting the 600 people speaking re: ABC push for a 0% tax increase. (Maybe Mayor Sim would appreciate this effort more if you tracked your typing on strava.) #vancouverbc

1.A. Defeated (Gardiner, Hammond, Coleman. For.) 1.B. Defeated (Gardiner, Hammond. For.) Now may we move the fuck on with our lives. Thank you. #yyj #yyjpoli

It has been '0' days since council relitigated council pay. #yyjpoli

Also: You can tell how mad Marg is by how loudly she is typing. #yyj #yyjpoli

... Relitigating council pay for what.. the 3rd time? because Marg is mad about not getting to be on the CRD board. #yyj #yyjpoli

This entire fucking remuneration conversation is only happening because we're convinced being 'fiscally conservative' is the default. Fuck off - Please god focus on something else #yyj #yyjpoli

... Please god someone stop this.. now Hammond is getting to just read out his op ed in council about how bad all this is and how privileged council is that they get so much Vacation (which Hammond wrote his op-ed from Hawaii.) - I may need to stop listening because we've heard this all before.

Marg and Hammond are already starting to do this #yyj #yyjpoli

... You pay people for the work they do - elected or not - Council and Mayoral remuneration should fully reflect the fact /average/ people can run and be on council. We get so into the weeds on this sorta stuff but my god it's half a million dollars - look at larger fish. #yyj #yyjpoli

Marg Gardiner: "THIS COUNCIL IS OUT OF CONTROL" #yyj #yyjpoli

www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm... - Between the recent James Bay "Heritage Designation" motion and now this Madoff article.. Victoria busy bodies desperately want to /force/ heritage designation on houses despite how the current owner feels.. #yyj #yyjpoli

Of those two choices, Stephen, i think they'd probably prefer Commercial rent control - and then probably doing whatever is in the cities powers to get more people on foot, in downtown Victoria - Even while walking like drunken pirates. #yyj #yyjpoli

OK so Marg "Stops" Frequently to complain about Government Overreach/MURB. she doesn't get stopped - I'll await the public redaction and clarifying comments shortly. #yyjpoli #yyj