Hanging out with the future leader of the NDP. Hear me out, Canada: Avi Lewis is actually planning to make some noise for the actual good of actual Canadians. It’s time to return to the party we know it can be, not the one it has been. There is change afoot.

Wait, what? How the fuck is it October?

I haven’t been on here a lot and I miss it! Been a draining *checks calendar to see how long* ….life

i’m so old, i remember when going on the internet made you smarter

Whoops I slept in until 9am. On a workday. 😂

@cityofvancouver.bsky.social what *is* the City’s tangible, practical, on-the-ground safety plan for tsunami warnings or impacts? Like, do we have signs, sirens, Parks Board patrolling beaches to keep ppl safe etc? Not talking about gov warnings. You’re not winging it, right? RIGHT?

IF you’re on the very West Coast of BC, in Hawaii and probably the US coast, THERE HAS BEEN A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE (8.7!!!) in the Bering Sea in Russia and we are all on Tsunami Advisories. My zone is close (tho tucked in in Vancouver) but not listed - but I live a block and a half from the water so EEP

@amandaonmaui.bsky.social are you guys ok out there? I know Hawaii is on tsunami alert like the BC west coast. Thinking of you my sweets, stay safe!

Please enjoy this photo of me and Del The Funky Homosapien. He is indeed.

Best people, great venue!

Happy 45th birthday to @raffic.bsky.social’s Baby Beluga! Wow!

Is my day of birth today. Have had a rough ol’ year tbh. Woke up in a dark hole, but pulled myself out with the help of a long reflexology session, a free Starbucks drink, a massive bouquet of 💐, messages and a dinner with mom and man. Also ate a bánh xèo bigger than my head. Roll on what’s next

I spent an evening being mildly stepped on, spittled on, staring into the crotch of, and enjoying every last second of the glorious, never-gives-less-than-110% Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, the remarkable Bad Seeds and Colin Greenwood of Radiohead. Just. Always. Stellar.

It’s Friday right?

Please explain to me my own reminder

Anyone local know of any deals on for Scandinave? @miss604.com

Lily is gently interrupting you to ask if you like her haircut #dogsofbluesky

Shakes fist at cloud

I live on a marathon route in Vancouver. Spring is HELL. So many runs. We are trapped. Cheering at 7am. We had a fam emerg and had to get to our car parked 2 blocks away (b/c our roads get closed) but still literally had to cross a marathon to get it - it was like Frogger. Fucking healthy city ugh

Sipping on all the gin tonight and just tested a popper to see if it still smelled like chemical sweat socks. Guess what? It did

[record scratch]

This piece moved me. Touched to read stories and quotes about how the Canadian election has given hope and inspiration to other citizens around the world. Shame on the 30% who didn’t exercise their right, but it’s important for us who did to see the greater impacts of our efforts.

I can’t (but I can) believe that almost all of BC voted blue. This needs to be a super-strong call to @davidebybc.bsky.social 😳

BREAKING: Nation’s biological clocks breathe sigh of relief

Hey also: our leaders do accept when they lose. Another win for democracy.

I’m just relieved, minority and all

“Humility, Ambition, Unity - it’s Canada, after all.” … “President Trump is trying to break us, so America can own us. That will never happen, but our world has fundamentally changed.” “But no matter where you live, who you voted for, I vow to work for ALL who call Canada home.” PM Mark Carney

Chantal Hébert FTW, only all the time.

Is this the first time Americans have watched or cared about a Canadian election? Lesson: show up, rally, fight, care about your neighbours and those from afar the way we do

This woman is a force. I salute her.

Yeah…but way to go, Edmonton Strath

This is also true

I’m not calling for NDP heads, but in 2015 when we were in a similar “Harper is an alien robot who will kill us all” position and most of us swung Lib, NDP still got 44 seats. Currently they have 8. This can’t be explained away as a swing vote issue.

This wins

Wait. Did they call this too early?

Just so fucking angry at the NDP. So let down. I knew the numbers would reflect their poor platforms, decisions and leadership and they will never win but my gods this is pathetic @jagmeetsingh.ca - and I’m typically an orange lifer

Like, it’s not a majority. We need the NDP when it comes to passing motions.

Might be able to sleep

IT IS OFFICIAL CBC NEWS IS PROJECTING A LIBERAL PARTY GOVERNMENT

Thanks, Mark, we’ll take it. It’s up to you all not to use the force and actually stand up to this garbage through action. 🇨🇦

As a lifelong NDPer, I’m devastated by how terrible they performed in this election. A reckoning for Jagmeet to be sure. Let’s go with Wabber please

I forget who it was on here - I feel like it was @themountaingoats.bsky.social? - who got me hooked on Real Housewives of SLC after never having watched a single RH saying it was the most unhinged - but thank you. These people are fcking INSANE and it’s keeping me distracted on Election Day

excited for one of my favourite parts of every election night, where hundreds of people become experts on how the dynamics of rural newfoundland will compare with the rest of the country long range mountains time to shine

Will not rest today until Canada’s election votes are tallied and we’re in the clear ughhhh

NEW: VPD Interim Chief Steve Rai: • 11 confirmed fatalities, dozens injured, # of dead could rise • Most critically injured transported to 9 hospitals • No evidence of terrorism • Person in custody has significant interactions w/ police & mental health care pros • "Darkest day in city's history"

The mental health crisis in Vancouver is astounding. The attack in Stanley Park, this, over just a few days. Too bad we have a mayor who hates anyone not rich and is in the pocket of the cops. We need fucking support, not more policing holy fuck.

Vancouver is reeling. Heartbroken

Cake and fine wine

However, dear bands: stop with your infernal dry ice and back or side lighting, I have taken hair-pullingly shite and grainy photos of you at the last few gigs. We love your pasty faces, even if you don’t - put some light on them. 🤘🏼😫

How much do I love “Remurdered” by Mogwai live? A rather enormous amount. It’s consistently my fave, and I’ve probably seen the band like 10 times now since 1999. This was last night in Vancouver.