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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 10h

This man is a hero. Many of us know or knew people who survived WWII thanks to others who risked their own safety to hide them — impossible not to think of this today

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 11h

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · 9h

BC Ferries bringing ‘booking alert system’ to Horseshoe Bay route as reservations become mandatory

With vehicle reservations becoming mandatory on the Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo route next week, BC Ferries is launching a “booking alert system” for full sailings.

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 8h

It's disturbing how quickly he is dumping his values. One by one

Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 8h

every couple months, carney starts pulling the legs out from under yet another important climate policy

'It depends': Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday the fate of the emissions cap on oil and gas producers depends on other efforts to lower emissions, suggesting his government might be open to scrapping the poli...

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Clean Energy Canada @cleanenergycanada.org · 14h

⚡️⚡️⚡️ A major new EV fast-charging network is headed to B.C. and Alberta.

Each of the 96 new Supernova fast chargers can add up to 100 kilometres of range in just 15 minutes—that’s enough in about 18 minutes to drive the entire Sea-to-Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler. #bcpoli #EV #climateaction

96 DC fast chargers are coming to Western Canada’s highways

Wallbox Supernova 180 kW fast chargers will power SureCharge’s new network with 24 sites and 96 fast chargers across Western Canada.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 13h

MAGA wants us afraid and divided, but we’re not backing down. Let’s make October 18 the biggest day of peaceful protest in American history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

Micah on Bluesky: “they are clearly trying to terrify everyone out of showing up to the No Kings protest and I simply do not think it is going to work

see you all there”

Ron Filipkowski on Bluesky: “The No Kings protests have been some of the most peaceful and well attended political assemblies in American history. In fact, MAGA has mocked them as a bunch of boomer grandmothers. Now they are apparently terrorists.”

Jon Favreau on Twitter: “A top Republican in Congress just called millions of Americans terrorists.

The last No Kings protests saw 4-6 million people turn out. They were peaceful. They were joyful. There were American flags everywhere.

Those of us who will be participating next weekend in what Emmer calls a "hate rally" for "terrorists" love our country - particularly its promise that we're all created equal, that we all have the right to speak freely, to enjoy equal protection under the law, to believe what we want, and to choose our leaders without fear of reprisal.

The No Kings protests are happening because Emmer and Trump and his regime are trampling on those rights and freedoms.”

Leah Greenberg on Bluesky: “"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"”

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 11h

This is a very good thing.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15h

Canada’s new government is starting Automatic Federal Benefits. We’re going to pre-file taxes for up to 5.5 million low-income Canadians, so they get the benefits they are entitled to — money that would otherwise be left unclaimed.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 15h

The President seems unwell. From his physical symptoms to his visible cognitive decline, the American people deserve clear answers about his ability to serve. I’ve formally called on the White House Physician to provide transparency and the truth about President Trump’s health.

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OneCity Vancouver @onecityvan.bsky.social · 12h

Someone check on Ken Sim

Poster | Crypto News @cryptonews-poster.bsky.social · 12h

Crypto markets plunged, triggering over $19B in liquidations & wiping out 1.6M+ traders in 24hrs (via Coinglass). BTC liquidations hit $5.3B, ETH $4.36B. Largest single liquidation: $203M on Hyperliquid. Volatility remains high! #crypto #liquidation #BTC #ETH

#blockchain #news

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 1d

I love Portland 😁

Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 1d

I needed this! ROTFL.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 1d

This was magnificent.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly...and muffins ....and cake..and cookies.....🎃🎃

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Ainslie Cruickshank @ainsliecruickshank.bsky.social · 2d

B.C. coal giant penalized $3.6 million for treatment delays, 171 pollution breaches www.biv.com/news/environ... via @stefanlabbe.bsky.social

B.C. coal giant penalized millions for treatment delays, 171 pollution breaches

EVR Operations Limited — formally Teck Coal Limited — was penalized more than $3.6 million after failing to curb nitrate and selenium pollution

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Torrance Coste @torrancecoste.bsky.social · 2d

South Island pals, this is TWO WEEKS away!

Come support WSANEC elder Carl Olsen, and speak up for the salmon in Goldstream:

www.wildernesscommittee.org/events/rally...

Rally to save Goldstream Park

Goldstream park is under threat from a 162-million-dollar highway construction project that will destroy salmon habitat and won’t even add more lanes!On October 22, 2025, we’re taking the dissent to t...

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CIAJ-ICAJ @ciaj-icaj.bsky.social · 17d

📊 Mathur v. Ontario — A historic legal battle by 7 young people to uphold the Charter in the fight against climate change. Join us in Vancouver, Oct. 28-30 2025, to reflect on the future of environmental law in Canada.
👉 Information and registration: ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-...

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 3d

"Our government’s drowning in debt. Why are we subsidizing housing for such wealthy people?”

If the BC government is looking to increase cash flow without impacting services or implementing new taxes, reforming property tax deferrals to exclude the wealthy seems like awfully low-hanging fruit...

How B.C.'s property tax system delivers big benefits to multimillionaires, and why some say it needs to change

B.C.'s property tax system is uniquely generous for wealthy homeowners. Some people think that should change. Find out more.

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 3d

Great info on getting your #covid19 vaccine in BC. ubc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?...

What to know about COVID-19 vaccines this fall - UBC News

As fall virus season approaches and COVID-19 cases show early signs of increasing, UBC experts Dr. Fawziah Lalji and Dr. Julie Bettinger answer common questions about 2025 vaccines and this year's imm...

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Christianne Wilhelmson @cwilhelmson.bsky.social · 3d

And Canada wants to keep investing in pipelines and LNG. Could we be more ridiculous?! www.cbc.ca/news/science... #cdnpoli

Renewables become biggest source of electricity globally for 1st time, beating coal | CBC News

Worldwide solar and wind power generation has outpaced electricity demand this year, and for the first time on record, renewable energies combined generated more power than coal, according to a new an...

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 4d

Yesssss www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/c...

Groups Sue E.P.A. Over Canceled $7 Billion for Solar Energy

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Grist @grist.org · 4d

Climate action isn’t stopping. The 2025 Grist50 spotlights 50 people reshaping arts, tech, food, land, policy and science. 10 years, 500 change-makers. Progress is alive — meet the leaders moving us forward.

Read more here: grist.org/fix/grist-50...

#Climate #Leadership #Arts #Tech #Business #Land

Introducing the 2025 Grist 50 list

Climate solutions are more important now than ever. Read about 50 leaders shaping the future of climate progress.

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Georgia Strait Alliance @georgiastraitbc.bsky.social · Jun 5

Win a Clipper Yukon Canoe package by entering our Paddle the Salish Sea raffle!
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Celebrate our 35th Anniversary - Enter today for your chance to win a Clipper Yukon Canoe Adventure Package!

Your support helps us mobilize collective action around the Salish Sea’s most pressing environmental and community needs.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 7d

Any New Oil Pipeline Will Need Massive Taxpayer Subsidies, Analyst Warns www.theenergymix.com/any-new-oil-...

Any New Oil Pipeline Will Need Massive Taxpayer Subsidies, Analyst Warns

With a “flashing red warning light” heralding years of low oil prices, and a major Canadian fossil company joining its international peers in laying off hundreds of workers, a Simon Fraser University ...

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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 7d

On Monday, @theglobeandmail.com hosts a free virtual event on how climate change is reshaping Canada’s health care system. We're glad to see Cecilia La Rose, one of the youth taking the federal government to court over climate inaction, contributing her perspective.

Register: tgam.ca/454lVxR

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Ecojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · 11d

Read the joint statement to financial decision-makers here 👉 bit.ly/4gQhvyT

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Groups call on PM for stronger financial regulation

On the 10-year anniversary of PM Carney’s “Tragedy of the Horizon” speech, groups call for stronger regulatory action to tackle growing financial climate risks

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Wildsight @wildsight.bsky.social · 8d

Amazing news for Fernie with the announcement that 120,000 acres of private timber lands have been secured for conservation by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Congratulations to the NCC for its leadership in ensuring these lands will be protected for generations!

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 9d

From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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