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Rhi Faux
@rhifaux.bsky.social
MSc Environmental & Forest Science. Active transportation, climate, nature, parenting, running, social justice, urbanism. Work for a national health-focused environmental nonprofit. Volunteer with Vision Zero Vancouver.
Today, despite hundreds of people speaking and thousands writing in opposition, Vancouver's Mayor and his ABC majority on council passed their "zero means zero" budget, which freezes property taxes for those fortunate enough to own homes at the expense of everyone else. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Safety is important for scooter users but the biggest hazard is drivers. Any public safety messaging about road safety should lead with this fact, and public safety dollars should go toward automatic speed enforcement.

Money from fines used to build separated bike lanes.
E-Scooters are not toys, and there are rules and regulations regarding their use in North Vancouver. All parents and riders should refer to this helpful infographic from North Vancouver RCMP and help keep our kids and streets safe.
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Sign the letter, Vancouver!
Vancouver Council votes this week on a budget that could slash programs supporting public health & climate action. We're submitting this open letter tomorrow. We have >200 signatures so far, including almost 100 health professionals. Help us reach 300 by morning! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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A map of all instances where a driver has hit a pedestrian in Vancouver in the past 5 years. The largest circle on this map (Main & Hastings) represents 37 crashes. Source: ICBC
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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was on the radio today responding to @petermeiszner.bsky.social's explanation for why the city is removing 5% of change tables in civic spaces. the TL;DR is even parents & babies in "highly vandalized areas" deserve essential facilities. listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7eot...
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Over 600 people signed up to speak to Vancouver council on the proposed 2026 budget, demanding transparency & protections for health, climate safety, & community wellbeing. Sign your name to the open letter from CAPE BC & our friends at @cane-bc.bsky.social & @womentcities.bsky.social !
Letter to Vancouver Council Urging Rework of Budget 2026
Please sign this open letter from healthcare professionals and community advocates to Vancouver’s Mayor and Council regarding the proposed 2026 budget cuts. The letter highlights the serious health, e...
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
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November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Canada is pouring billions into LNG megaprojects while the rest of the world moves on. This CleanTechnica piece shows how public money is propping up fossil exports instead of building the clean, resilient economy we actually need.
Nation-Building or Asset Stranding: What Canada’s Latest Megaprojects Tell Us - CleanTechnica
Canada’s new megaprojects focus on LNG expansion over clean infrastructure. A national HVDC spine offers a stronger path for growth and climate alignment.
cleantechnica.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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This resident is objecting to the new Lime scooter station because - not a joke - it's "ruining her view."

This is what we're up against when we push for more micromobility.

vancouversun.com/news/east-va...
'We had no recourse': East Vancouver residents object to new e-scooter docking stations
During its first phase in Vancouver, Lime introduced e-scooters and docking stations in the Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland areas.
vancouversun.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Seattle mayor-elect (almost) Katie Wilson, welcome to The War on Cars.
"Katie Wilson does not own a car and primarily rides the bus (public transit) to get around Seattle with her daughter." -Wikipedia

She walks the walk (literally) and is calling out the grifters. 🥳
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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"I'm concerned that by cutting environmental programs, we're mortgaging our future," said @lucymaloney.bsky.social, a councillor with OneCity. That includes the city's commitment to fight climate change & improve residents' ability to adapt to climate disasters like extreme heat & wildfire smoke.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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hey do you know Phil E. Buster

sign up to speak
Tomorrow is the only opportunity for the public to speak out on this tragedy of a budget. Over 300 people have signed up so far. If enough people speak out, the hope is that the vote will be delayed. Please sign up! You can speak over the phone; it’s easy. Deadline to sign up is today at 5pm.
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Tomorrow is the only opportunity for the public to speak out on this tragedy of a budget. Over 300 people have signed up so far. If enough people speak out, the hope is that the vote will be delayed. Please sign up! You can speak over the phone; it’s easy. Deadline to sign up is today at 5pm.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Have you cancelled your Spotify account yet? If the ICE recruitment ads aren’t enough to convince you, just a reminder that they pay their artists like shit and their CEO invests millions in AI drone weaponry. @qobuz.bsky.social is a great alternative.
Spotify is crashing HARD because of the boycott. Their stock dropped 11% in value over the last month. Let’s keep this going!

Tell everyone you know to boycott Spotify. There are plenty of alternatives that don’t run ICE advertisements and screw over artists.

We made it easy at boycottspotify.com.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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We're incredibly disappointed in this outcome; this should have been an easy win for the safety of our children. Our response: visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/10/29/h...
October 29, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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October 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The ABC members of Vancouver Council really said "f*** them kids" today. First, they killed a motion to make it safer for kids to trick or treat in their neighbourhoods on Halloween - the most dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians - by making it easier to close streets to car traffic.
October 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Halloween is the most dangerous night of the year for kids walking outside: ten times higher risk of being hit by a driver. Our kids deserve better. Support @lucymaloney.bsky.social 's “Safe Streets for Trick or Treats” motion coming to Vancouver council next week. 1/2
Take Action: Supporting “Safe Streets for Trick or Treats”
Kids love Halloween. It’s the one night where they get to take over the streets. Unfortunately, it’s also by far the most dangerous night of the year when it comes to their safety from …
visionzerovancouver.ca
October 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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New research: Meat consumption in US cities has a "carbon hoofprint" equivalent to the emissions from all US domestic fossil fuel burning

- "reducing food waste and dietary shifts (eg more chicken, less beef) could halve emissions"

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The carbon hoofprint of cities is shaped by geography and production in the livestock supply chain - Nature Climate Change
Meat products represent a large share of the carbon footprints of cities, which are dependent on the characteristics of supply regions. With spatially explicit data, researchers show how the so-called...
www.nature.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
After years as a daily Spotify user, I finally switched to Qobuz. Between low artist pay, fake/AI “artists,” platforming hate speech, running recruitment ads for ICE, & the CEO’s AI weapons investments, I couldn’t justify staying any longer. Qobuz is great so far; consider making the switch!
October 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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At this family friendly event, a lady in an SUV tried to drive through the crowd because her daughter had to get to a soccer game and refused to do a u-turn. This is exactly what we mean when say drivers are entitled in this city. Unreal.
Large turnout today in support of traffic calming on 16th. People shouldn't fear for their safety in their own neighbourhood. Now it's time for the city to act.

Thank you @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @seanorr.bsky.social for attending and speaking in support.
October 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Large turnout today in support of traffic calming on 16th. People shouldn't fear for their safety in their own neighbourhood. Now it's time for the city to act.

Thank you @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @seanorr.bsky.social for attending and speaking in support.
October 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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MSNBC Grandmas in Skechers seamlessly reclaiming the frog from 4chan Nazis in about six weeks has gotta be the political upset of the century.
October 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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😍 Boston, you are beautiful. #NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 5:22 PM