Lucy O’Brien
@psketti.ca
(she/her) Urbanist, gardener, bike commuter, armchair architect, interested in local politics and journalism. If you’re cis I trust you less. Read as many books as you can. YYJ
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Thread on what I've seen as a journalist for @thetyee.ca this week at DULF's constitutional challenge. They're arguing closing their compassion club put marginalized people at risk of overdose and death.
Explainer article coming early next week.
Explainer article coming early next week.
Been covering DULF's constitutional challenge for @thetyee.ca this week. Crown prosecutors have tried to poke lots of small holes in what founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum were doing. Nyx and Kalicum have largely defended themselves saying they were doing the best they knew how at the time.
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Thread on what I've seen as a journalist for @thetyee.ca this week at DULF's constitutional challenge. They're arguing closing their compassion club put marginalized people at risk of overdose and death.
Explainer article coming early next week.
Explainer article coming early next week.
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Residents in Port Hardy, B.C., rally against nearly 3-year overnight closure of ER www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This rural ER has been closed overnight for nearly 3 years, and locals say it's time for change | CBC News
Island Health has closed the ER at the Port Hardy Hospital overnight starting in January 2023, citing a staffing shortage. Patients requiring emergency care are transported to Port McNeill — a 45-kilo...
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Residents in Port Hardy, B.C., rally against nearly 3-year overnight closure of ER www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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After ER closures, B.C community building modular housing for health-care workers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
After ER closures, B.C community building modular housing for health-care workers | CBC News
Officials in Oliver, B.C., broke ground on land that will be used as modular housing for health-care workers. The South Okanagan General Hospital experienced 30 closures this year alone.
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
After ER closures, B.C community building modular housing for health-care workers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sometimes the bus route has to change when a sewer line explodes and it leads you to beautiful tucked-away places you’d otherwise never go #yyj
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Sometimes the bus route has to change when a sewer line explodes and it leads you to beautiful tucked-away places you’d otherwise never go #yyj
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Just encountered 3 motorists blasting through a solid red light at the Quadra and Lochside Trail right where the ghost bike is. Thankfully I wasn’t a couple seconds faster, otherwise… Do better motorists. #yyjbike #saanich #yyj #yyjtraffic
November 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just encountered 3 motorists blasting through a solid red light at the Quadra and Lochside Trail right where the ghost bike is. Thankfully I wasn’t a couple seconds faster, otherwise… Do better motorists. #yyjbike #saanich #yyj #yyjtraffic
@jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social any idea why the housing on the east end of Caledonia isn’t getting occupancy until January now? Just chatted with some folks on site. I thought I saw people saying November occupancy before.
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
@jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social any idea why the housing on the east end of Caledonia isn’t getting occupancy until January now? Just chatted with some folks on site. I thought I saw people saying November occupancy before.
I never thought I’d see the day when Reece Martin would advocate for a trackless rubber-tired tram
A City Like Victoria should really be looking at building a higher order transit system with tech like this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnmV...
HESS lighTram® 25 DC - Nancy
YouTube video by Carrosserie HESS AG
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November 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I never thought I’d see the day when Reece Martin would advocate for a trackless rubber-tired tram
Justin McElroy (Canadian) is single-handedly responsible for CBC‘s TikTok clout. God bless this angel disguised as a journalist.
when the tiktok breaks past the normal british columbia containment field
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Justin McElroy (Canadian) is single-handedly responsible for CBC‘s TikTok clout. God bless this angel disguised as a journalist.
Every time I walk around in my green rain coat I’m reminded of the famous Nell Saba, local celebrity and agitator. I hope you’re doing well out there in the great neoliberal yonder, Nell
November 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Every time I walk around in my green rain coat I’m reminded of the famous Nell Saba, local celebrity and agitator. I hope you’re doing well out there in the great neoliberal yonder, Nell
The @victoria.ca website is fully offline
November 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The @victoria.ca website is fully offline
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We're still logging old-growth forests in 2025. Dumb as fuck!
#bcpoli #VancouverIsland #Walbran #FairyCreek #yyj
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
#bcpoli #VancouverIsland #Walbran #FairyCreek #yyj
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
Protesters return to Upper Walbran logging blockade after arrests
Police cleared the blockade on Tuesday, arresting four people, but were unable to prevent protesters from retaking the road overnight.
www.timescolonist.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We're still logging old-growth forests in 2025. Dumb as fuck!
#bcpoli #VancouverIsland #Walbran #FairyCreek #yyj
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
#bcpoli #VancouverIsland #Walbran #FairyCreek #yyj
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p...
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One of my favourite local stores (Root Cellar) has been sold to Teamshares, and I am so mad. #yyj
(The company have announced this on their Facebook page. This is a thread about companies who have been bought by them, who fell in quality quickly.)
(The company have announced this on their Facebook page. This is a thread about companies who have been bought by them, who fell in quality quickly.)
From the smallbusiness community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the smallbusiness community
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November 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM
One of my favourite local stores (Root Cellar) has been sold to Teamshares, and I am so mad. #yyj
(The company have announced this on their Facebook page. This is a thread about companies who have been bought by them, who fell in quality quickly.)
(The company have announced this on their Facebook page. This is a thread about companies who have been bought by them, who fell in quality quickly.)
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My next community coffee-chat will be Saturday November 29th 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Fern Cafe and Bakery, 1115 N Park St.
Feel free to drop by and share what you’d like City Council and the CRD to do in the coming months and years. I’ll be there to listen and learn. :-)
#yyj
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Feel free to drop by and share what you’d like City Council and the CRD to do in the coming months and years. I’ll be there to listen and learn. :-)
#yyj
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November 27, 2025 at 5:36 AM
My next community coffee-chat will be Saturday November 29th 2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Fern Cafe and Bakery, 1115 N Park St.
Feel free to drop by and share what you’d like City Council and the CRD to do in the coming months and years. I’ll be there to listen and learn. :-)
#yyj
More in reply...
Feel free to drop by and share what you’d like City Council and the CRD to do in the coming months and years. I’ll be there to listen and learn. :-)
#yyj
More in reply...
Why is there only a single bus route through Cook St. Village? And why does it only come every 40 minutes? It’s such a dense concentration of apartment dwellers and people with mobility issues.
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Why is there only a single bus route through Cook St. Village? And why does it only come every 40 minutes? It’s such a dense concentration of apartment dwellers and people with mobility issues.
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The Moss Street Market is a key community asset. So many people use it, including families that go to schools in this school district. I'm hoping the school board will avoid the potential closures of the Market this winter. My email to SD 61.
#yyj
#yyj
November 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The Moss Street Market is a key community asset. So many people use it, including families that go to schools in this school district. I'm hoping the school board will avoid the potential closures of the Market this winter. My email to SD 61.
#yyj
#yyj
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Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
#yyj another beautiful day for CRD recycling collection. The open-top blue bins in our neighbourhood lose 5-10% of their content overnight as the wind throws it around the street
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#yyj another beautiful day for CRD recycling collection. The open-top blue bins in our neighbourhood lose 5-10% of their content overnight as the wind throws it around the street
Please, I beg of you. do not fill my city with stupid glowing signs
victoria is the latest city to debate the groundbreaking world class city innovation of "what if we put our name in big letters next to a prominent building"
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Please, I beg of you. do not fill my city with stupid glowing signs
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Wanna support small business?
Have vegan or gluten-free friends?
Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is an artisanal chocolatier, & they’re in need of consumer support this holiday — times are tough! Shop local. #yyj
I mean, LOOK AT THIS CHOCOLATE, people! It’s SO GOOD.
Have vegan or gluten-free friends?
Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is an artisanal chocolatier, & they’re in need of consumer support this holiday — times are tough! Shop local. #yyj
I mean, LOOK AT THIS CHOCOLATE, people! It’s SO GOOD.
Organic Vegan Chocolate Shop Canada | Pure Lovin' Chocolate
Looking for an Organic Vegan Chocolate Shop in Canada then Pure Lovin' Chocolate is the one stop to find tasty & delicious gluten-free candies and treats.
purelovinchocolate.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Wanna support small business?
Have vegan or gluten-free friends?
Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is an artisanal chocolatier, & they’re in need of consumer support this holiday — times are tough! Shop local. #yyj
I mean, LOOK AT THIS CHOCOLATE, people! It’s SO GOOD.
Have vegan or gluten-free friends?
Pure Lovin’ Chocolate is an artisanal chocolatier, & they’re in need of consumer support this holiday — times are tough! Shop local. #yyj
I mean, LOOK AT THIS CHOCOLATE, people! It’s SO GOOD.
ITS FINALLY HAPPENING 🥰
“This is how we avoid building more multi-hundred-million-dollar [highway] interchanges... More people will turn to cycling if it’s safe the whole way” @capitalbike.ca advocacy chair @robbernhardt.bsky.social www.timescolonist.com/local-news/p... #yyj #bcpoli #CleanBC
Project to widen busy Galloping Goose Trail section to start in spring
A four-kilometre section of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail, from the Selkirk Trestle south, will be widened with separate areas for cyclists and pedestrians.
www.timescolonist.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
ITS FINALLY HAPPENING 🥰
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The 10 Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the World.
Which city do you think came in first?
Victoria, obvs.
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/2015...
#yyj #tourism
Which city do you think came in first?
Victoria, obvs.
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/2015...
#yyj #tourism
November 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The 10 Most Tourist-Friendly Cities in the World.
Which city do you think came in first?
Victoria, obvs.
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/2015...
#yyj #tourism
Which city do you think came in first?
Victoria, obvs.
www.cntraveler.com/gallery/2015...
#yyj #tourism
If we built ourselves a proper heavy rail subway in #YYJ we would be able to transport our police by train instead of having to pay $200 million per year on a fleet of electric F150s. Maybe we could even have a special secret police subway line that connects every single police station in the region
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If we built ourselves a proper heavy rail subway in #YYJ we would be able to transport our police by train instead of having to pay $200 million per year on a fleet of electric F150s. Maybe we could even have a special secret police subway line that connects every single police station in the region
Why does CBC feel the need to send me push notifications about how a bear mauled a bunch of children, and then send another. And another. And another. Nobody needs child mutilation forced onto them.
November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Why does CBC feel the need to send me push notifications about how a bear mauled a bunch of children, and then send another. And another. And another. Nobody needs child mutilation forced onto them.
Just had the sudden realization that my home will likely be bulldozed to the ground within the next five years. Please landlord don’t destroy my home
November 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Just had the sudden realization that my home will likely be bulldozed to the ground within the next five years. Please landlord don’t destroy my home
Richmond Road outside of Jubilee needs a complete redesign for two blocks in either direction of Bay. It’s a nightmare for all forms of transportation.
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Richmond Road outside of Jubilee needs a complete redesign for two blocks in either direction of Bay. It’s a nightmare for all forms of transportation.