Deejay_YYJ
@deejayyyj.bsky.social
YYJ Dog, Canadian by choice, embarrassing dad and partner. I know bikes are better than cars, but still have a car. Committed to reconciliation, freedom and peace for Palestine, and anti-racism (a work in progress).
“Anti-DEI is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.”
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
Rachel Gilmore on the anti-DEI movement: "I think that to attack these notions is a dog whistle to the worst elements of society that are seeing a slide towards a more fascistic world. And every politician who engages in that should be ashamed of themselves."
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
“Anti-DEI is the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard.”
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
@rachelgilmore.bsky.social you said it!
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🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
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In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
In the Netherlands, where the Dutch invest in safe cycling, the over-65s cycle around a quarter of their journeys, while the over-80s cycle around 10% of theirs.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods and cycle lanes don't 'restrict freedom', they expand it.
Good example of the impacts of 1-2 generations of folks addicted to low taxes, fed by low interest rates, and the commoditization of property (rather than homes to live in).
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
A short thread worth reading on affordable housing and supportive housing. Governments are trying to fill the gaps created by cuts to social housing and social safety nets starting in the '80s and '90s, and decades of neglect since. There is much more to do.
#yyj
#yyj
Participated on a wonderful panel at #housingcentral about #housing policy as it relates to non market development. We had as many laughs as serious commentary. The session was packed. As I prepared, I forced myself to look at BC’s housing trajectory from 10K feet. What I saw🧵
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Good example of the impacts of 1-2 generations of folks addicted to low taxes, fed by low interest rates, and the commoditization of property (rather than homes to live in).
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
So much good happening now— keep the foot on the pedal!
I love the constructive and realistic acknowledgement that despite imperfection we are making huge strides to catch up on “a 50 year lag”.
It can’t be done over night but we’re seeing positive changes, and need to keep up the work.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
It can’t be done over night but we’re seeing positive changes, and need to keep up the work.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
Participated on a wonderful panel at #housingcentral about #housing policy as it relates to non market development. We had as many laughs as serious commentary. The session was packed. As I prepared, I forced myself to look at BC’s housing trajectory from 10K feet. What I saw🧵
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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The most visible part of this effort is enforcement. However the other side is support. @pacificahousing.bsky.social is one organization doing this work. We’ve done an expanded outreach pilot that has gone out early mornings & evenings since the summer focused on the business corridors 🧵
December 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The most visible part of this effort is enforcement. However the other side is support. @pacificahousing.bsky.social is one organization doing this work. We’ve done an expanded outreach pilot that has gone out early mornings & evenings since the summer focused on the business corridors 🧵
Councils cannot and do not direct police enforcement activities. This Council and many before it has given the Vic Pd escalating budget increases year over year, proving that relying solely on enforcement is a lose lose lose. Frmer Chief Del Manak did not help despite the $$$ he demanded.
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Many of you already know, but for those who don’t,
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Many of you already know, but for those who don’t,
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
I’m running for Victoria city council!
Thanks to everyone who came out to my campaign launch, it was great to see so many friendly faces.
This is not a #yyj only issue, nor caused by #yyjpoli councils or government. If other #crd munis don’t step up, the problems will grow. More shelters, transitional housing, compassionate support, rental support, and safe public space are needed, here & everywhere.
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Hiding in plain sight: Homelessness in Greater Victoria suburbs
The Union Mission Gospel Greater Victoria outreach team says people are dying due to a lack of shelter space outside of the capital city.
cheknews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is not a #yyj only issue, nor caused by #yyjpoli councils or government. If other #crd munis don’t step up, the problems will grow. More shelters, transitional housing, compassionate support, rental support, and safe public space are needed, here & everywhere.
cheknews.ca/hiding-in-pl...
cheknews.ca/hiding-in-pl...
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How this city tripled its cycling trips in just 11 years:
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
How This Small City Tripled Its Cycling In Just 11 Years
YouTube video by Oh The Urbanity!
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November 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
How this city tripled its cycling trips in just 11 years:
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
From:
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
youtu.be/mpWm45qting?...
Things are imperfect, but improving in #yyj. The @victoria.ca safety strategy — and the works done in the years running up to the release of the plan — are having a positive impact on a problem decades in the making.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Extra measures for safety in downtown Victoria paying off, says business group
Increased police patrols are starting to have an impact on disorder downtown, including open drug use, says the head of the Downtown Victoria Business Association.
www.timescolonist.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Things are imperfect, but improving in #yyj. The @victoria.ca safety strategy — and the works done in the years running up to the release of the plan — are having a positive impact on a problem decades in the making.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...
Nice positive and forward-looking step by #yyj Councillor @kristaloughton.bsky.social
Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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November 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Nice positive and forward-looking step by #yyj Councillor @kristaloughton.bsky.social
Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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Enhancing the vibrancy of our great city!
#yyjpoli
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Reposting for fun. @pierrepoilievrecpc.bsky.social
Quite simply, #ppollievre is not a serious person. He’d rather munch apples, make up slogans, insults and kindergarten-level rhymes, than look after Canada. He doesn’t have a vision or a plan for protecting our country’s interests.
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Reposting for fun. @pierrepoilievrecpc.bsky.social
Can we just do a fact check on the number of times Del Manak came to strong-arm #yyj Council for more budget increases?
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The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner completed eight investigations into the Victoria Police Department in 2024/2025, one of which included an instance where an off-duty officer was driving impaired and lied to an RCMP officer.
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Can we just do a fact check on the number of times Del Manak came to strong-arm #yyj Council for more budget increases?
Breaking: Occam’s Razor Win Streak “A bit hard to swallow”, say Canadian Cons.
“How can ‘reasonable explanation’ keep being right, despite literally thousands of alternative theories posited by Rogan and Alex Jones? It doesn’t add up. Although technically it does.”
#canpoli
#yyjpoli
#yyj
“How can ‘reasonable explanation’ keep being right, despite literally thousands of alternative theories posited by Rogan and Alex Jones? It doesn’t add up. Although technically it does.”
#canpoli
#yyjpoli
#yyj
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Groundbreaking of 500 homes at a range of rental prices including BC housing affordable homes, plus a major grocery store. This mixed use project will be transformative for the North end of the core.
#yyj #housing @christineboyle.bsky.social
#yyj #housing @christineboyle.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Groundbreaking of 500 homes at a range of rental prices including BC housing affordable homes, plus a major grocery store. This mixed use project will be transformative for the North end of the core.
#yyj #housing @christineboyle.bsky.social
#yyj #housing @christineboyle.bsky.social
I’m assuming this will be on National “Everyone Gets a Trophy” Day?
this is actually impressive, making up a brand new nobel peace prize replacement is a genuine innovation in bribery
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
the first what now
November 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
I’m assuming this will be on National “Everyone Gets a Trophy” Day?
If conservative places like Penticton and Kelowna can do this (see Kelowna’s success in the article), then sure we can in #yyj!
Let your @victoria.ca Council know you support this here!
#yyj
#yyjpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Let your @victoria.ca Council know you support this here!
#yyj
#yyjpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This B.C community is looking to tiny homes to address homelessness | CBC News
The City of Penticton in B.C.'s South Okanagan is hoping to build 50 tiny homes to help long-term shelter users transition toward more independence. A similar project has seen some success in Kelowna,...
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
If conservative places like Penticton and Kelowna can do this (see Kelowna’s success in the article), then sure we can in #yyj!
Let your @victoria.ca Council know you support this here!
#yyj
#yyjpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Let your @victoria.ca Council know you support this here!
#yyj
#yyjpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM