www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7bdcedc... Coyne nails it here - Kirk was no moderate and those who pretend he was (ehem Federal Conservatives) are demonstrating true values calling actual fascists out is not rhetoric it is patriotic duty

MPs can denounce political violence without honoring a person who's life's work was spreading messages of hate against marginalized groups... doesn't seem that complex

Latest CMHC reports showed Courtenay's vacancy rates have moved to 4.3% Still lots of work to do around affordable rental availability, but it is encouraging to see a more balanced rental market developing

Courtenay is no place for hate. I'm happy to see the RCMP taking this seriously - it's of course much bigger issue than just damage to property

BC Gov has backed pedaled on their commitment to have mattress producers pay for the cost of disposing their products - citing affordability reasons. A short cited move that will see more illegal dumping and increase costs of disposal. www.richmond-news.com/economy-law-...

BC Gov has backed pedaled on their commitment to have mattress producers pay for the cost of disposing their products - citing affordability reasons. A short cited move that will see more illegal dumping and increase costs of disposal. www.richmond-news.com/economy-law-...

I received one of these texts this morning - at first glace it looked legit, even though I sure that ICBC doesn't send fine reminders via text message. Don't click those links people !

Ah summer… so much beauty surrounds me. What a place to call home!

The Government of Israel is redefining their own limits of terror and evil each day of their assault on Palestine. Bombing people seeking food in a famine of Isreal's creation. How can our government standby and do nothing?

Fascism - rule by dictator Oligarchy - gvt by wealthy few Theocracy - ruled by religion Kakistocracy - gvt by least qualified America has produced a most unique system of government A theofascoligkakracy

At this point, has Mark Carney made any decisions that Pierre Poilievre wouldn't? So far he's playing nice with Trump, promising massive cuts to federal programs so he can spike military spending, and passing multiple bills of dubious constitutionality. An absolutely deplorable record so far.

Comox Valley Emergency Management is aware of a fire in the Comox Lake area. BC Wildfire Service is responding and will be supported by nearby fire departments if necessary.

Earth to Mark Carney: ‘Decarbonized Oil’ Is as Real as Vitamin Cigarettes scl.io/jpuy8zp via @DeSmog #cdnpoli

I’ve been very disappointed with the BC GOVS recent shift away from climate action. We need to ensure our economic development is focused on the future - a transition away from fossil fuels

We are devastated. We moved 8 hives of honeybees to our certified organic farm to keep them safe from sprays and now someone in our neighbourhood has sprayed a #pesticide and 2 hives have died. This needs to stop. Without #pollinators, we have no food.

today 8 hours feels like an obscenely long time to be at work...

Trump: We all know the Prime Minister of the UK and we just signed a document...we have our trade agreement with the European Union." Fact check: The UK is NOT part of the EU.

There is no such thing as "decarbonized oil" Donner denounces notion of “decarbonized oil” as “Orwellian.” He is co-chair of the federal Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) & climate scientist at UBC studying oceans & the intersection of climate science & policy www.nationalobserver.com/2025/06/09/o...

"In 2001 ...The 87 richest families in Canada held as much wealth as the bottom 12 million Canadians combined. " This is a tax policy worthy of consideration. The possibility of some ultra wealthy leaving Canada is real - but even so this could provide an overall net benefit to the economy

#ClimateCuts This chart will get redder and redder ⁉️

Remarkable Voter Turnout on Vancouver Island: *Victoria-72.4% *Saanich-Gulf Islands-76.7% *Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke-72.2% *Cowichan-Malahat-Langford-72.7% Nanaimo-*Ladysmith-72.6% *Courtenay-Alberni-74.1% *North Island-Powell River-74.1%

Poilievre rushed to safety after actual journalist question makes it past security

Hump day dreaming of past weekend adventures…

This is first independent poll I've seen for the North Island riding. This makes it clear that the strategic choice is undoubtably for Tanille Johnston tell you friends in North Island-Powell River - especially if they're sitting in that undecided column! #votetanille @votetanille.bsky.social

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Hope to see more municipal leaders sign on to this letter. We’re backsliding rather quickly on climate policy in Canada, we don’t have the luxury of time to slow walk our collective action. I have yet to hear any good alternatives to the carbon policy from there Liberals NDP or the conservatives

What is even happening in this NDP ad? A woman stands with her back to us (?), ready to "stop the Conservatives." (Why is the ad conservative-blue then?) How will the Cons be arriving—by kayak? What's she going to do, tip them over? In the spirit of sharing some comms advice...🧵

Rustad and his 2 MLAs defending residential school denialist views is disgraceful & offensive. Gunn says the TRC made false claims about the occurrence of genocide. That’s not true. No MLA should be defending these views, ever. #bcpoli x.com/DrKindyMLA/s...

Almost every North Island mayor and growing number of current & past electeds calling on CPC to remove Gunn as candidate for NI-PR @arzeena.bsky.social @fcschool.bsky.social www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

A letter has been circulated and signed by many local leaders on the North Island calling on the CPC to withdraw their endorsement of Aaron Gunn. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

www.campbellrivermirror.com/news/north-i... The CPC was well aware of Gunn's views on residential schools, reconciliation and LGBTQ rights. We must speak up against hate - it has no place in Canadian politics.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Just as disappointed today as I was when Eby first stated he'd back down from the carbon tax. 1.5 billion dollars of provincial revenue will need to be replaced. What type of tax is better than price on carbon? Or maybe we want 1.5 billion in service cuts

I’ve been thinking a lot about the opportunity presented by the current geopolitical chaos, and how there seems to be no leadership in Canada, at any level, wanting leverage this moment to make new investments in our society. No drive to take action except hunker down and wait…

Important to understand the policy choice Canada is making when choose to prop up the auto industry at the expense of farmers www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7bdcedc...

www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/7bdcedc... I find subsidies for the auto sector to be less than inspiring policies for Canada. Last I checked these are mostly American companies. Meanwhile we've tariffed Chinese EVs 100%, which are without a doubt the best option for affordable EV adoption

Paywall free link to "Attack Plans" article:

Please tell the federal government is meeting the moment and ensuring scientists & academics are being welcomed to move here from the US. Does anyone know if immigration Canada can fast track scientists and Drs?

If decision makers in your community focused on long term initiatives- what could it become? I think the biggest barrier to achieving more resilient cities is the lack of commitment to the big picture- social connection, connection to nature, active travel - this is where we need to improve

the car industry lobby is one of the primary reasons we have such poor public transportation in North America. now it will be the primary reason we can't have cheap electric cars in Canada. what if the Federal government looked for way to support farmers instead of car makers as a way forward?

“Yeah, it’s just for Tesla, and it’s because of Elon Musk,” said [BC Premier David] Eby. “I think if tens of thousands of taxpayers’ money was going to Elon Musk, they would want to throw up, so we removed them.” 🔥

Everyone in Canada needs to understand what is unfolding and the tactics the Trump government is likely to use to destabilize our country. Knowledge is how we arm our citizens. We know that the 51st state is no joke. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

1. Short everything 2. Announce tariffs 3. Close out short positions 4. Buy the dip 5. Call off the tariffs 6. Sell the spike 7. Repeat Is there any reason to believe Trump's entire inner circle isn't doing this?

Let this sink in.

onesacrowd.substack.com/p/who-have-y... I am frequently reminded in my political work of how important it is to be open minded of other people's perspectives. It's often rewarding when we resist the urge to judge and getting comfortable with grey - black and white thinking is what got us here.

anyone else feel the earthquake?

In an ideal world the President of the United States, the world's richest man, and the two worst humans alive would be four different people.

you know we’re down bad when americans care about hockey