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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 1h

So...
Who's out there catching serial killers and child kidnappers?
Or are they only dropping corruption and foreign influence investigation?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Nearly half of FBI agents in major offices reassigned to immigration enforcement

Data shows stunning shift in law enforcement priorities that has raised public safety concerns

www.theguardian.com

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 10h

Thanks to Arts #NewWest for a free watercolour painting class so I could explore a new to me medium and enjoy a relaxing evening

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Rebecca Bollwitt @miss604.com · 17h

The 2026 Hope in Shadows Calendar from @megaphonemagazine.com has been revealed and it is now available from vendors on the streets of Vancouver featuring photography from the Downtown Eastside community.

Hope in Shadows Calendar 2026

The 2026 Hope in Shadows Calendar from Megaphone Magazine has been revealed and it is now available from vendors on the streets of Vancouver.

miss604.com

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ByteVagabond @bytevagabond.com · 1d

Bob Ross vibe coding was the AI slop I never knew I needed in my life

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe I'll go quiet striking today 🤔

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 1d

Thanksgiving salsa dance in #Vancouver this Sunday night
It's a clean event, friendly people who are actually there for the dancing

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe that will be my reward next time I walk downhill!

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 1d

I wanted to share a photo of a delicious donut I ate at work
But I didn't have time to take photo before I ate it
Because I had to shove down and step over some people to grab it
And I needed to eat it before they got back up 😂
So you'll have to use your imagination

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 2d

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 2d

Recommendations on where to go for Thanksgiving meal or gathering in #NewWest?

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 3d

Hidden dangers of forgotten accounts:
Check out this #cybersecurity article from SANS on how a forgotten old account can compromise your current accounts
www.sans.org/newsletters/...

The Hidden Dangers of Forgotten Accounts: Why It Pays to Clean House

Make reviewing your accounts part of your annual spring cleaning. Whether it’s weak passwords, outdated security, or forgotten personal info, your future self will thank you.

www.sans.org

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 3d

#LazyAF no cook #MealPrep
Udon bowl with seafood mix, peas, and kimchi
Prepared from frozen and packaged ingredients
Just add water and microwave
Because I'm an adult and I can do that!

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 3d

Don't bother
It'll just get replaced by USB D

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 4d

Deer at False Creek

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Beyond Beans @beyondbeans.bsky.social · Sep 3

Did you know that for every kilogram of #cashew nuts produced, more than 10 kilograms of cashew apples are thrown away?

We have been running a pilot project in Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 to explore how best to turn the apple into juice, and in doing so help to raise farmers’ incomes and create new jobs.

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 5d

Homeless Action Week in #NewWest is coming up soon
Starting off with the community walk on Saturday
You can register by phone or on the city's recreation registration site
nwhomeless.ca?page_id=1085

Homelessness Action Week (HAW) - New Westminster Homelessness Coalition Society

Homelessness Action Week (HAW) 2025 Every October, Homelessness Action Week sees communities around the province raise awareness around homelessness by hosting a variety of events to engage the commun...

nwhomeless.ca

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 5d

I feel another hobby coming on...
#ADHD
inktober.com

Inktober

inktober.com

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 5d

Someone needs to tell the conservative churches about Judge Deborah
Prophetess, judge, military leader
It's in the Bible
From a few thousand years ago
Not a new age woke equality thing
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Sarah Mullally: Choice of new Archbishop of Canterbury met "with sorrow" by conservative group Gafcon

The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

www.bbc.com

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 5d

#NewWest art crawl is inspiring!
Running into people I know everywhere I went is bonus point
To round off the afternoon, had fried chicken poutine from Mean Poutine
Enjoyed it at a picnic table at the plaza, with sun and live music, surrounded by friendly community
I'm so lucky!

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neil21 @neil21.bsky.social · 5d

Can someone ask whether their ladders reach 50 feet? #sharedstair

Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 5d

Hey #Newwest! There is an open house at Glenbrook Fire Hall today until 2:00. Drop by! Fun activities for all ages, Hot Dogs, fire safety info, and more!

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 6d

Wait there were cookies?!

Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 6d

Well you know, not everyone needs to drive a BMW, you can take the bus or submit mileage *tongue in cheek*

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 6d

It's so wrong that you keep posting foods I can no longer eat 🤤

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Alisa @alisambc.bsky.social · 6d

You must have been standing right behind me 😂

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