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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 6h

Penticton School District has 3 empty schools that could become affordable housing. "26 units inside a former school building. The apartments range in size from 150 to 200 square feet, each equipped with a kitchenette, private bathroom and internet access." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Inside the Oshawa youth centre that's now providing affordable housing | CBC News

The Refuge, a youth drop-in centre in Oshawa, began providing affordable housing in May — responding to what the mayor of Oshawa has called a homelessness crisis in the city. Close to 500 people are h...

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 8h

Your apple donation educates kids to appreciate our planet and fight climate change. Please help. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 1d

"As late as 1975, General Motors was blaming the Endangered Species Act for transmission problems in the cars it sold. The automatic transmission fluid had been made of sperm whale oil, and the company saw no easy alternative." #climatesky

Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 1d

"Climate change is a global crisis. If we are to tackle it, we must do so together. Yet it is a struggle to imagine that happening. When have countries ever come together for the good of our common humanity?"

www.theguardian.com/news/2025/se...

‘We’ve done it before’: how not to lose hope in the fight against ecological disaster

Some days it can feel as if climate catastrophe is inevitable. But history is full of cases – such as the banning of whaling and CFCs – that show humanity can come together to avert disaster

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 1d

CofC has supported peace in Gaza for years. Good article by David Heap, London Chapter. Please write to the Gov't. Our Course is the Conscience of Humanity: The Council of Canadians’ support for the Freedom Flotilla canadians.org/analysis/our...

Our Course is the Conscience of Humanity: The Council of Canadians’ support for the Freedom Flotilla

The Council of Canadians’ support for the Freedom Flotilla

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 2d

Basic Income would provide everyone who needs it with income security.
October Newsletter from Basic Income BC (BIBC) mailchi.mp/3689c807cdf1...
#basicincome @basicincomebc

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 4d

Clara Phillips is helping Nunavut return to quiet. As development project manager at Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, this 25-year-old engineer-in-training from Newfoundland is leading the installation of Nunavut’s first wind turbine and battery. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/06/o...

An Inuit community installs Nunavut's first wind turbine

Clara Phillips is helping Nunavut return to quiet. As development project manager at Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, this 25-year-old engineer-in-training from Newfoundland is leading the installat...

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 7d

South Okanagan Council of Canadians visited striking workers to support their job action. The union has offered restructuring solutions that have been rejected by management, leading to unnecessary deficits. Here’s the proposal. www.deliveringcommunitypower.ca/our_plan #workersrights

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First Things First Okanagan @ftfokanagan.bsky.social · 7d

SOLAR PRESENTATION 🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9 - 7PM ONLINE Peace Energy Coop, Dawson Creek BC, have consulted and installed solar systems for municipalities and homeowners for 21 years. Don Pettit will share PEC's history and how they get people hooked up to the sun.PRE-REGISTER tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 9d

@ftfokanagan.bsky.social has a Deep Dive next week on SOLAR. www.firstthingsfirstokanagan.com/discussion-s... READ this article! The political case for rooftop solar www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/02/o...

The political case for rooftop solar

If there’s one lesson progressive politicians should take to heart from the last decade, it’s that the durability of their climate policies is more important — way, way more important — than their eco...

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 16d

We support fairness, equity, and inclusion. Hate has no place in our society. "Protest planned at Penticton OneBC political party town hall - Penticton News www.castanet.net/news/Pentict...

Protest planned at Penticton OneBC political party town hall - Penticton News

Conservative upstart B.C. political party OneBC is holding a town hall in Penticton this weekend, and that has garnered plans for a protest.

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 17d

More photos from #DrawtheLine Sept 20 in Penticton. We stand up against the billionaires and for social services, clean water, equity, peace, and climate solutions.

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · 24d

Climate affects affordability, causes refugees, impacts food security and healthcare, and causes conflicts / wars. We meet Sat Sep 20 at 11AM in Penticton for a parade. 12:10 at Veterans Park for a gathering of solidarity. We are all connected. Later is too Late. #drawtheline

First Things First Okanagan @ftfokanagan.bsky.social · 24d

FOUR days to Draw the Line! Our home is on fire. We can put the fire out if the government funds green energy instead of gas pipelines and LNG. Parade Sat Sep 20 Penticton 11 AM North Gyro Park 12:15 Veterans Park by courthouse for songs, stories, and solidarity. Later is too late. #drawtheline

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Sep 12

@ftfokanagan.bsky.social Can you Connect the Dots between Fossil Fuels Big Oil to affordability? Join us ONLINE Thur, Sept 18 for a webinar wit Kiki Wood of @stand.earth Register to get the link tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion in advance of #drawtheline Sept 20 in Penticton and around the world.

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First Things First Okanagan @ftfokanagan.bsky.social · Sep 11

RNG is not a viable or healthy gas product. And it is not "renewable". FTFO is an intervener in this case to the BC Utilities Commission to protect citizens. The investigation that could scuttle FortisBC's climate plan www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/11/n...

The investigation that could scuttle FortisBC's climate plan

BC’s gas utility is facing regulatory scrutiny over its accounting practices for the environmental credits it uses to claim some of its natural gas sales are carbon-neutral, "renewable” and reduce emi...

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Sep 11

SEPT 20 Draw the Line Penticton PARADE from Gyro Park 11AM. Decorate bike, walker, scooter, stroller. Go around Market to Veterans Park for songs and stories about climate, justice, and HOPE. Draw the Line for a future built on peace, clean energy, and fairness. Email [email protected] ALL AGES

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Climate Action Network Canada @canrac.bsky.social · Jul 22

Communities across the country are mobilizing on September 20th to demand that Prime Minister Carney and Canada’s governments pick a side: injustice, violence, & climate destruction—or a just & safe future for all of us.

Sign up to join a #DrawTheLine action near you: drawtheline.world

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Sep 10

International Peace Day, SUNDAY, Sept 21 Join Musaic choir, friends, and everyone at Gyro Park in Penticton to sing songs of peace. 2-2:30PM.
Raise your Voice for World Peace! #peace #singforpeace
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#Penticton

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sept 15 doc screening about FIRES in BC. Don't miss it. tinyurl.com/5969muvj

South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Sep 7

Pride Arts Festival Osoyoos was a great day! Lots of love and support. Climate Prayer Flags made by kids. Postcards to PM to protect the planet. Requests to Min of Health to protect Pharmacare. New members of CofC !! #pharmacare #canadaisburning #climateaction

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First Things First Okanagan @ftfokanagan.bsky.social · Sep 7

TOMORROW! Clearcuts & Floods & Droughts & Trauma & Expenses Mon, Sept 8 "Trouble in the Headwaters "doc screening with filmmaker, main subject, and local expert. Oasis United Church 2964 Skaha Lake Rd Penticton Doors open 6PM to get a seat. @danieljpierce.bsky.social

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Mark your CALENDAR. "Trouble in the Headwaters" Doc Screening in BC. Join filmmaker, UBC prof, and others in panel discussions. How do clearcut forests cause floods and damage watersheds. Penticton Sep 8 6:30PM at Oasis United Church tinyurl.com/y3ewv3nn #forest #water #watersheds #landslides

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s time for a People’s Power Grid. Publicly-owned clean energy infrastructure that will bring clean, affordable, reliable energy to everyone. Sign the petition now: act.350.org/sign/ppg

Build a People’s Power Grid

We're calling on the Carney government to deliver a People’s Power Grid, an East-West Grid that provides affordable, reliable, renewable electricity to people from coast to coast to coast.

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Calgary is Standing UP!! "The Calgary Climate Hub launched a protest “No Public Dollars For Pipelines.” “Our tax dollars are for our people, not for their profits.” Fund Renewable Energy not O&G. @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social @forourkidscanada.bsky.social calgary.citynews.ca/2025/08/20/n...

Calgarians protest against government funding of fossil fuels

The Calgary Climate Hub launched a protest at the Harry Hayes building on Wednesday, saying there should be “No Public Dollars For Pipelines.” A notice released by the group asks if the Alberta govern...

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South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Aug 25

We all have to Draw the Line on Sept 20.

350.org @350.org · Aug 25

Renowned scientist, TV host, and activist David Suzuki quoted UN Secretary Antonio Guterres to motivate everyone into action:

"If we are digging our own grave by increasing green house gas emissions, the first thing to do is to stop digging!"

Join us in Drawing the Line: https://drawtheline.world

South Okanagan Council of Canadians @sokcofc.bsky.social · Aug 25

Five journalists killed in a double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital, 11 die of Gaza’s famine in the past day, Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE
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Five journalists killed in a double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital, 11 die of Gaza’s famine in the past day, Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained again by ICE

Drop Site Daily: August 25, 2025

www.dropsitenews.com

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