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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 2h

I always wondered how it is to be an invertebrate.

Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 3h

Well I think if Saanich is already doing it effectively and Victoria is already doing it effectively then the combined number of council members would likely be at or less than what currently exists. But I’m just guessing. It’s definitely hard to stay on top of what’s happening all around the region

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 4h

You’re so right about this. Talking about things in realistic ways without acting like it’s all sunshine and rainbows will be vital.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 4h

Yeah I think wards create a sense of territoriality that’s unbecoming of a useful system. Hopefully there is no mention of wards.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 4h

This seems like a list of potential problems, but what are the strategies to avoiding them? How do we ensure good communication of the realities of the situation and what actions do we take to stop the worst outcomes from occurring?

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 4h

Ok #yyj friends, if Victoria and Saanich DO end up holding a referendum, & DO end up choosing to amalgamate, what should be the strategy/focus as the amalgamation occurs? What do we need to do to ensure the best possible outcome? I’m especially looking to hear from those opposed to amalgamation.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 9h

I am. All nations where cycling is normalized do not require helmets. The Netherlands doesn’t require helmets, nor Norway nor Sweden nor Denmark nor Germany. The stats show you’re more likely to acquire a head injury while walking than cycling.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 1d

Registration and accessibility info at this link: events.uvic.ca/eqhr/event/1...

Uvic Events - University of Victoria

events.uvic.ca

Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 1d

On October 30th you can see award-winning journalist Angela Sterritt give a talk at Sngequ House! It will be a very powerful night of storytelling. This event is free but pre-registration is required. #yyj #uvic

This is a poster for the event. It says the following:

KEYNOTE
ANGELA STERRITT
October 30, 2025

Angela Sterritt is an award-winning investigative journalist and national bestselling author from the Gitxsan Nation.

Swipe to learn more about Angela Sterritt

Sŋéqə ʔéʔləŋ (Sngequ House)
Conference Room A University of Victoria
4:30 p.m. Doors open
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Keynote
Register for your ticket
Link in our bio

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 4d

Really excited to announce my next adventure with Ruth Rosas! Read our press release and joint statement from Disability Rights Washington and @americawalks.bsky.social!

Announcing the launch of the Nondrivers Alliance

October 8, 2025 — We are excited to announce the launch of the Nondrivers Alliance, a new project where those of use who can’t drive or can’t afford to drive can organize for communities that…

nondrivers.org

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 1d

44th donation went off without a hitch! And I spent the recovery time eating SunChips and talking to a professional clown!

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 2d

Unregulated drug deaths in Greater Victoria have continued to decline, with the last 4 months (May to August) being down more than 25% compared to the same period in 2024. #yyj

Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · Jun 28

Drug deaths are trending downward. If we stay on track, 2025 could have the fewest deaths in the last five years. More: davethompsonvictoria.ca/unregulated-...
#bcpoli #yyj

Chat from linked article showing decline in drug deaths in BC

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 2d

Today I finally get to donate blood after having my ears pierced three months ago. Looking forward to it.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 3d

Fires have historically never occurred in single family homes, which is why we need to preserve our “complete communities” and enforce euclidian zoning

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Yet Water Was 🇨🇦 @yetwaterwas.bsky.social · 5d

Pretty clear evidence that British Columbia wants electoral reform!

#YYJ #BCPolitics #BCPol #CanPol #Canada

www.fairvote.ca/06/10/2025/b...

BC Electoral Reform Committee: 93% support for proportional representation in public consultation

93% of those who participated in the public consultation of the BC Electoral Reform Committee with an opinion on the voting system recommended proportional representation.

www.fairvote.ca

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

Look, what you’re saying makes perfect sense, and I agree with all of it. I’m just trying to describe what the actual current conditions are like. Changing people’s minds is very challenging and I wish you luck. But the current market conditions are directly responsible for the unsold units

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

If you can find a single lender in today’s economy to do that, I suggest you do so, because I’m not aware of any entity looking for additional risk right now

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

I don’t agree with everything the mayor says, but I do agree with this. If we let perfect be the enemy of good then we will never do anything at all. Let’s see how this works and then adjust accordingly.

Local BC News Headlines - Curated by CivicInfo BC @bcheadlines.bsky.social · 5d

#VictoriaBC - Victoria mayor says OCP implementation key to appeasing doubters www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...

Victoria mayor says OCP implementation key to appeasing doubters

Marianne Alto said despite heated rhetoric over a marathon public hearing, she hopes those who believe the plan is flawed may yet be surprised by how it’s implemented.

www.timescolonist.com

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

Everyone on earth should take a calm quiet walk through their neighbourhood at 6am.

A view to the east of a rising sun, the gradient of dark blue to brilliant orange to gentle yellow to soft blue is centred in the frame and enclosed on each side by street trees. In the foreground, Gladstone Avenue crests a hill and falls out of view.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

And it only takes one lender or insurance broker saying “you can’t do that” to force a developer to maintain the status quo

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

The presentation will discuss concrete actions that we can take as a society, as friends, and as individuals to support healing and improve everyone’s health and well-being.

It’s in the David Strong Building, room C118, at 5pm tonight. #yyj #uvic

Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

This talk will describe case studies of how parental and childhood exposure to traumatic experiences, such as residential schools and genocide, can affect individual health and wellbeing. While these early experiences are significant, research shows these outcomes are not set in stone.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

The idea that stress can influence our health has become well accepted. But did you know that stress experienced in early life, including by your parents before you were born, could also impact your health?

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

Today at 5pm up at uvic, there is a talk being led by Dr. Zaneta Thayer, who is an Associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College that you all should go to.

It’s called On the Importance of Good Beginnings. #yyj it’s free and it’s open to anyone.

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Lucy O’Brien @psketti.ca · 5d

you’re correct. But changing a whole industry is not a simple task

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