Aird Flavelle 🇨🇦
@airdflavelle.bsky.social
I am an Advocate for small gov’t & economic capitalism ..... but with that model, corporate social & environmental responsibility need to be legislated.🟢
Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
Abbotsford, B.C. Canada
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it took a couple of days to find the appropriate BlueSky accounts to follow in news, aviation, local politics and community but now I am happy to stay here.
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In Defence of Lazy Christmas | The Tyee
It’s how I shed my outer grinch.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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I’ve watched at least two dozen reels, showing the terrible snow conditions in Colorado and Europe right now.
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it
How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, ...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I’ve watched at least two dozen reels, showing the terrible snow conditions in Colorado and Europe right now.
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
Guess how many of those videos mentioned climate change? And how many mentioned chemtrails?
The same number. ONE. 😱
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Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Students in the #Netherlands built this #solar-powered camper van. It can travel up to 740km a day - while powering a laptop, TV and coffee-maker.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #renewables #GreenNewDeal
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I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I lived thru the end of public smoking. Early in my career I presented to city councils who were smoking, in front of audiences who were smoking.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
Smoking in restaurants, airplanes, hospitals…
All of that seems insane now, but it was very controversial when we DID change it.
We CAN change things.
When I asked 16 year old granddaughter what she wanted for Christmas, she immediately responded with “Money”! Like one million dollars!!!
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
December 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
When I asked 16 year old granddaughter what she wanted for Christmas, she immediately responded with “Money”! Like one million dollars!!!
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
So,
ChatGPT was very helpful:
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At the end of this piece, @tyolsen.bsky.social put together a giant datawrapper chart -- if you live in B.C., you can see where your local hospital(s) are faring, re: overcapacity.
New data provided to The Tyee reveals that seven B.C. hospitals operated at more than 20 per cent over capacity last year. @tyolsen.bsky.social and @michellegamage.bsky.social for @thetyee.ca: thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
BC’s Hospital Crowding Problem Isn’t Improving, Data Shows | The Tyee
In the seven most overcapacity facilities, one in six patients was cared for in an unfunded ‘surge bed’ last year. First in a series.
thetyee.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At the end of this piece, @tyolsen.bsky.social put together a giant datawrapper chart -- if you live in B.C., you can see where your local hospital(s) are faring, re: overcapacity.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
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Are you a city planner, or interested in the profession of city planning? We talk about how the profession can be better, more successful, more persuasive, more impactful, in this interview. Because it NEEDS to be all those things.
Plus we talk about a bunch of other interesting stuff.
Plus we talk about a bunch of other interesting stuff.
NEW/LISTEN! Been REALLY looking forward to this one — my interview with Jason from #NotJustBikes IS LIVE on many podcast platforms plus YouTube! We cover a LOT of really important ground on how to ACTUALLY ACHIEVE BETTER CITIES IN REAL PRACTICE! I’m looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
How to Actually Improve a City (w/Brent Toderian)
YouTube video by The Urbanist Agenda Podcast
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December 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Are you a city planner, or interested in the profession of city planning? We talk about how the profession can be better, more successful, more persuasive, more impactful, in this interview. Because it NEEDS to be all those things.
Plus we talk about a bunch of other interesting stuff.
Plus we talk about a bunch of other interesting stuff.
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Tonight and tomorrow we're in for "very heavy" rain, tapering off to merely "heavy." www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/mor...
More wet weather expected for B.C.'s already flood soaked Fraser Valley
ABBOTSFORD - Flooding woes in B.C.'s Fraser Valley don't appear to be over this morning as Environment Canada forecasts more rain for the already soggy region.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tonight and tomorrow we're in for "very heavy" rain, tapering off to merely "heavy." www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/mor...
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⚠️ Please be advised that Sumas First Nation is closely monitoring the ongoing flood situation.
Updates are being provided to Sumas membership through private community channels. More info here: sumasfirstnation.com/news/flood-w...
Updates are being provided to Sumas membership through private community channels. More info here: sumasfirstnation.com/news/flood-w...
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
⚠️ Please be advised that Sumas First Nation is closely monitoring the ongoing flood situation.
Updates are being provided to Sumas membership through private community channels. More info here: sumasfirstnation.com/news/flood-w...
Updates are being provided to Sumas membership through private community channels. More info here: sumasfirstnation.com/news/flood-w...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Are we in a better position than 2021? @tyolsen.bsky.social with a very speedy, very useful analysis of the fraser valley / nooksack flooding for @thetyee.ca. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
The Fraser Valley Is Flooding Again. Are We Ready? | The Tyee
As the Nooksack spills north, some lessons learned, and ignored, since the 2021 disaster.
thetyee.ca
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Are we in a better position than 2021? @tyolsen.bsky.social with a very speedy, very useful analysis of the fraser valley / nooksack flooding for @thetyee.ca. thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
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NOOKSACK THREAD: As dawn breaks, western Sumas Prairie is on evacuation order. The lakebed is on alert. From border cams you can see Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford is not flooded. Which is good.
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NOOKSACK THREAD: As dawn breaks, western Sumas Prairie is on evacuation order. The lakebed is on alert. From border cams you can see Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford is not flooded. Which is good.
City of Abbotsford: it is now an evacuation
www.abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacu...
www.abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacu...
Evacuation Alerts issued for Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village | City of Abbotsford
The City of Abbotsford is issuing evacuation alerts for properties in Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village. Image
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December 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
City of Abbotsford: it is now an evacuation
www.abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacu...
www.abbotsford.ca/alerts/evacu...
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Commuters and travellers should also realize this also means that there is a modest chance that Highway 1 is closed tomorrow between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. So plan accordingly and monitor what is happening.
December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Commuters and travellers should also realize this also means that there is a modest chance that Highway 1 is closed tomorrow between Abbotsford and Chilliwack. So plan accordingly and monitor what is happening.
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It does not mean flooding will definitely happen. There have been previous floods that have done a lot of damage in Sumas but not in Abbotsford (2020 is the prime example). But there is a decent chance of Canadian flooding.
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It does not mean flooding will definitely happen. There have been previous floods that have done a lot of damage in Sumas but not in Abbotsford (2020 is the prime example). But there is a decent chance of Canadian flooding.
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BREAKING: Officials in Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford will be sounding their flood siren that warns residents to evacuate. This is a sign of likely flooding in Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
BREAKING: Officials in Sumas, Wash., immediately south of Abbotsford will be sounding their flood siren that warns residents to evacuate. This is a sign of likely flooding in Sumas Prairie in Abbotsford.
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Just now, City of Abbotsford: Evacuation Alerts issued for Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Just now, City of Abbotsford: Evacuation Alerts issued for Sumas Prairie West and Clayburn Village
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"If parents outside of Australia adopt the same rules, our kids will thank us later," writes Kara Alaimo. | Analysis https://cnn.it/3MtCeNO
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
"If parents outside of Australia adopt the same rules, our kids will thank us later," writes Kara Alaimo. | Analysis https://cnn.it/3MtCeNO
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Put another way, we’ve been convinced that cars represent “freedom” in places where we’ve built car dependency. That dependency took away our freedom, and the car industry convinced us that we could ONLY get it back if we paid whatever increasing costs of car ownership they demand.
Some “freedom.”
Some “freedom.”
Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
December 10, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Put another way, we’ve been convinced that cars represent “freedom” in places where we’ve built car dependency. That dependency took away our freedom, and the car industry convinced us that we could ONLY get it back if we paid whatever increasing costs of car ownership they demand.
Some “freedom.”
Some “freedom.”
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Yuck! Vancouver ranked #3 rattiest city in Canada in 2025
Yuck! Vancouver ranked #3 rattiest city in Canada in 2025
Four of the top 10 rattiest cities in the country are located here in B.C.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Yuck! Vancouver ranked #3 rattiest city in Canada in 2025
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the Thai-Cambodian conflict is at least partially about control of the scam/gambling/prostitution compounds along the border.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
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Are Scam Compounds the Real Cause of Thailand-Cambodia Fighting?
Intense strikes targeted “pig butchering” syndicates on the border.
foreignpolicy.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
the Thai-Cambodian conflict is at least partially about control of the scam/gambling/prostitution compounds along the border.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
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This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
December 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This iconic Fabian Todorovic cartoon is still one of the best I’ve seen at illustrating the remarkable amount of space we surrender to cars, leaving little space left for everyone and everything else. The text added later makes the bonus point that many drivers still manage to complain about it.
I asked chat GPT ( chatgpt.com ) why Russia is able to sustain the war with Ukraine...... of course, the response is totally fascinating!!!
"how is it that Russia, with a similar GDP to Canada, can afford the war with UKRAINE, PLUS not (seemingly) be threatened by the E.U. or the U.S.?"
"how is it that Russia, with a similar GDP to Canada, can afford the war with UKRAINE, PLUS not (seemingly) be threatened by the E.U. or the U.S.?"
ChatGPT
ChatGPT helps you get answers, find inspiration, and be more productive.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I asked chat GPT ( chatgpt.com ) why Russia is able to sustain the war with Ukraine...... of course, the response is totally fascinating!!!
"how is it that Russia, with a similar GDP to Canada, can afford the war with UKRAINE, PLUS not (seemingly) be threatened by the E.U. or the U.S.?"
"how is it that Russia, with a similar GDP to Canada, can afford the war with UKRAINE, PLUS not (seemingly) be threatened by the E.U. or the U.S.?"