Article from Winnipeg, but events happening in Victoria at Munro's and other indie bookstores!

Almost immediately, the tragedy was pulled into the public domain and repackaged, writes municipal councillor Ken Matheson. Not to support the grieving or help a traumatized community heal, but to advance ideological positions and turn suffering into rage farming. #TumblerRidgeShooting #bcpoli

Everyone agrees that Canada Post needs to transform its operations. But that doesn't need to mean cuts—it should mean diversifying the post office's activities. By @simonenoch.bsky.social @policyalternative.bsky.social #canlab www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Say what you want about mainstream corporate media, at least they hired (used to hire?) actual journalists

Governments should not bail out speculative development models but invest in non-market housing, preserve affordability and ensure public subsidies serve long-term public outcomes, write noted B.C. experts in this open letter. 🏘 #canpoli

Just wrote to Victoria city councillor Mat Dell (my area rep) about a city project's use of a toxic chemical. I've been dealing with a persistent asthma reaction and been feeling pretty awful. It's not just an "odor" for those vulnerable. Need better communication and mitigation.

B.C.'s Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform is accepting written submissions over the next 5 weeks They're looking for thoughts, feedback and suggestions for change regarding democratic engagement, voter participation and electoral models #bcpoli Submissions can be made 👇

Appreciating the historical context re the "Nanaimo Bar stamp fiasco". Perhaps the decline of Canada Post is associated....

I voted at an advance poll, but if you haven't voted in the federal election yet, today's the day! Polls are open till 7 pm here in B.C.

There are major threats to Canada's sovereignty right now. Losing our public broadcaster is one of them. The CBC -as we know it -will cease to exist if Mr. Poilievre wins on Monday. I think that matters. My substack is free to read; free to subscribe. open.substack.com/pub/caroloff...

"Opting out of democracy may feel like a way to take back the power that we lose...But I think there are more powerful ways to reassert our autonomy than to refuse ourselves a right that millions are denied, and millions more have been killed fighting for."

Not posting much about the federal election, but couldn't resist this (ICYDK, The Beaverton is a satirical site)

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Amazing double rainbow here a few minutes ago. Thanks for the beauty, world.

When life gives lemons (terrible, fascist lemons), make pancakes. Pancake Tuesday to the rescue.

Morning wake-up call

I only learned of Antonine Maillet as an adult, when I did more research into Acadie to learn more about the Acadian part of my lineage. Grateful for this teller and teacher of culture and stories.

Small pleasures in challenging times

Advance voting is taking place today till 8 pm at Crystal Gardens, 713 Douglas Street. Final voting day is Saturday, February 8!

Voting for referendum on the future of Crystal Pool takes place next week! Important public infrastructure for our city. I'm voting Yes, leaning North (have seen good arguments for either North or South site) www.victoria.ca/city-governm...