Lisa Richards
@lisabobisssaaaa.bsky.social
Vancouver
Social Worker
Inuk | Cree | Métis | Settler
Ally 🏳️🌈🌈🏳️⚧️
I just want everyone to be okay.
Social Worker
Inuk | Cree | Métis | Settler
Ally 🏳️🌈🌈🏳️⚧️
I just want everyone to be okay.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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A store that has never made money and was gifted a generous tax holiday closes despite the apparent successes of project barrage, and ABC are using it to call for mandatory treatment. Yikes.
"London Drugs closing Woodward's location, citing safety incidents and losses" as told by @fumano via @VancouverSun
"The London Drugs in Woodward’s has lost millions of dollars, Mahlman told Postmedia last year, and never made money."
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/news/london-...
"The London Drugs in Woodward’s has lost millions of dollars, Mahlman told Postmedia last year, and never made money."
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
vancouversun.com/news/london-...
London Drugs closing Woodward's location, citing safety incidents and losses
London Drugs will close its store in the Woodward's building, citing "persistent safety incidents and significant operating losses."
vancouversun.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A store that has never made money and was gifted a generous tax holiday closes despite the apparent successes of project barrage, and ABC are using it to call for mandatory treatment. Yikes.
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"Drug users are being scapegoated for all the failures of our broken system" - DULF compassion club members.
"We’re low hanging fruit. It’s easy, you can always blame the drug user. Vilify, criminalize, stigmatize: Makes it so you want to crawl away and hide. These are lies."
"We’re low hanging fruit. It’s easy, you can always blame the drug user. Vilify, criminalize, stigmatize: Makes it so you want to crawl away and hide. These are lies."
DULF and the Case for Radical Harm Reduction | Capilano Courier
The need for safer supply continues as the Drug Users Liberation Front contends with legal battle Ren Zhang (they/them) // Contributor Cameron Skorulski (He/Him) // Production Manager As deaths…
www.capilanocourier.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM
"Drug users are being scapegoated for all the failures of our broken system" - DULF compassion club members.
"We’re low hanging fruit. It’s easy, you can always blame the drug user. Vilify, criminalize, stigmatize: Makes it so you want to crawl away and hide. These are lies."
"We’re low hanging fruit. It’s easy, you can always blame the drug user. Vilify, criminalize, stigmatize: Makes it so you want to crawl away and hide. These are lies."
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Report: No One Currently Thinking About You https://theonion.com/report-no-one-currently-thinking-about-you-1819579510/
January 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Report: No One Currently Thinking About You https://theonion.com/report-no-one-currently-thinking-about-you-1819579510/
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December 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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NEW: Vancouver city councillor @seanorr.bsky.social proposes giving renters the first chance to buy their buildings
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
Vancouver city councillor wants renters to get first bid on their buildings | Urbanized
COPE Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr wants to give renters a legal chance to buy their own buildings before investors can swoop in.
dailyhive.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
NEW: Vancouver city councillor @seanorr.bsky.social proposes giving renters the first chance to buy their buildings
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
dailyhive.com/vancouver/va...
#vanpoli #HomesForAll
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In an interview this week, Ken Sim said that he had a list of all the times he said no to the Vancouver Police Department, and said a lot of their budget increases were out of the city's control.
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
In an interview this week, Ken Sim said that he had a list of all the times he said no to the Vancouver Police Department, and said a lot of their budget increases were out of the city's control.
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
We got the list. We looked at the budget.
Here is a fact check.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The headwaters of the St George Rainway. An actual current with riffles this morning, flexing the stems of the aquatic plants & bringing the sound of running water. This all-seasons park is the best thing COV's added to the neighborhood in my time here (25.5 yrs!)
November 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The headwaters of the St George Rainway. An actual current with riffles this morning, flexing the stems of the aquatic plants & bringing the sound of running water. This all-seasons park is the best thing COV's added to the neighborhood in my time here (25.5 yrs!)
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Anyone who cares about Vancouver, whether you share Sean’s politics or not, should read through his multiple threads of citizens’ statements; folks range widely in age and income bracket but not in sentiment. ABC passing this budget will alienate the entire city.
Good morning. It’s budget day. I’m going to try and live skeet the proceedings so speakers know where we are at. First is staff presentation. 91 slides.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Anyone who cares about Vancouver, whether you share Sean’s politics or not, should read through his multiple threads of citizens’ statements; folks range widely in age and income bracket but not in sentiment. ABC passing this budget will alienate the entire city.
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Ken Sim got told families are leaving faster than ever and was like “We’ll send changing table money to the police.”
Listening to Vancouver Council budget discussion in the background this morning. In response to a question from @seanorr.bsky.social about where they'll be retracting from the city just said they're planning to REMOVE baby changing tables and menstrual product dispensers to save costs. Shameful.
November 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Ken Sim got told families are leaving faster than ever and was like “We’ll send changing table money to the police.”
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People Power showed up at City Hall.
And this is just the beginning. 360+ still on list to present.
Every single ABC Councillor should be doing some soul searching about what they've heard so far. Do the right thing. Stop these cuts.
Vancouver doesn't have to be this way.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
And this is just the beginning. 360+ still on list to present.
Every single ABC Councillor should be doing some soul searching about what they've heard so far. Do the right thing. Stop these cuts.
Vancouver doesn't have to be this way.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
November 13, 2025 at 7:03 AM
People Power showed up at City Hall.
And this is just the beginning. 360+ still on list to present.
Every single ABC Councillor should be doing some soul searching about what they've heard so far. Do the right thing. Stop these cuts.
Vancouver doesn't have to be this way.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
And this is just the beginning. 360+ still on list to present.
Every single ABC Councillor should be doing some soul searching about what they've heard so far. Do the right thing. Stop these cuts.
Vancouver doesn't have to be this way.
#vanpoli #StopTheCuts
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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very impressed by COPE Councillor Orr for reporting summaries of every speaker for this budget, and actually staying until the end unlike most ABC councillors
my crude count is there were less than 10 in favour, roughly 260 opposed, with around 330 more speakers to go.
my crude count is there were less than 10 in favour, roughly 260 opposed, with around 330 more speakers to go.
269: in favour. Tune out noise if fear mongers who say sky is falling. This is not drastic cuts to budget. Wants full budget transparency. Heard about services but don’t know what a necessary sevice is. Scope creep.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
very impressed by COPE Councillor Orr for reporting summaries of every speaker for this budget, and actually staying until the end unlike most ABC councillors
my crude count is there were less than 10 in favour, roughly 260 opposed, with around 330 more speakers to go.
my crude count is there were less than 10 in favour, roughly 260 opposed, with around 330 more speakers to go.
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This is an incredible marathon of posting on Bluesky from a City of Vancouver Councillor. He’s documenting an unofficial filibuster at City Hall as over 600 people have signed up to speak at the budget hearing. Over 200 have said their piece so far. Follow along.
#democracy #bluesky
#democracy #bluesky
218: owns a home, born in saint Paul’s. Grumbles when he gets tax bill but then realizes it’s what makes our beautiful city. Most concerned with cuts to sustainability department. Son asked once, will we drown when sea level rises. So I’ve dedicated life to climate solutions. Reconsider thus.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
This is an incredible marathon of posting on Bluesky from a City of Vancouver Councillor. He’s documenting an unofficial filibuster at City Hall as over 600 people have signed up to speak at the budget hearing. Over 200 have said their piece so far. Follow along.
#democracy #bluesky
#democracy #bluesky
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159: retired RN, worked in mental health. Quality of life going downhill. Life will become harder. I’d be happy to pay more taxes if it means everyone has decent quality of life. This will hurt most vulnerable. Disturbed by lack of detail. Undemocratic. Not too late to save our city
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
159: retired RN, worked in mental health. Quality of life going downhill. Life will become harder. I’d be happy to pay more taxes if it means everyone has decent quality of life. This will hurt most vulnerable. Disturbed by lack of detail. Undemocratic. Not too late to save our city
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"The arts, culture and community services department is to lose 12 per cent, or $6 million."
Planning and Environment also facing deep cuts. Hundreds of jobs are on the chopping block.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictKenSim
Planning and Environment also facing deep cuts. Hundreds of jobs are on the chopping block.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictKenSim
Leaked memo says Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget will mean slashing 400 jobs
Draft budget contemplates cuts in 12 of 20 areas, and spending freezes in two. Five departments will get spending boosts. Read more.
vancouversun.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"The arts, culture and community services department is to lose 12 per cent, or $6 million."
Planning and Environment also facing deep cuts. Hundreds of jobs are on the chopping block.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictKenSim
Planning and Environment also facing deep cuts. Hundreds of jobs are on the chopping block.
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli #StopTheCuts #EvictKenSim
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Ken Sim has no mandate to make these brutal cuts.
ABC has no mandate to impose austerity.
The City's own Budget survey showed people overwhelmingly prefer tax rates that maintain public services.
We're fighting to stop these cuts and evict ABC.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#FightForVancouver
ABC has no mandate to impose austerity.
The City's own Budget survey showed people overwhelmingly prefer tax rates that maintain public services.
We're fighting to stop these cuts and evict ABC.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#FightForVancouver
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ken Sim has no mandate to make these brutal cuts.
ABC has no mandate to impose austerity.
The City's own Budget survey showed people overwhelmingly prefer tax rates that maintain public services.
We're fighting to stop these cuts and evict ABC.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#FightForVancouver
ABC has no mandate to impose austerity.
The City's own Budget survey showed people overwhelmingly prefer tax rates that maintain public services.
We're fighting to stop these cuts and evict ABC.
www.copevancouver.ca/join
#FightForVancouver
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Halloween morning mood ❤️🔥
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Halloween morning mood ❤️🔥
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this isn’t just a performance, it’s one of the most unforgettable moments in hocus pocus (and in halloween movie history)
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 AM
this isn’t just a performance, it’s one of the most unforgettable moments in hocus pocus (and in halloween movie history)
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"If I was the Mayor I would make sure City Hall was being used to serve the people, instead of using it for my personal gym or my Bitcoin calls." - Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social
Check out the latest Orr Report: www.votecope.ca/news/the-orr...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim
Check out the latest Orr Report: www.votecope.ca/news/the-orr...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim
THE ORR REPORT: Having fun and fighting Ken Sim’s cuts — COPE Vancouver
www.votecope.ca
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
"If I was the Mayor I would make sure City Hall was being used to serve the people, instead of using it for my personal gym or my Bitcoin calls." - Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social
Check out the latest Orr Report: www.votecope.ca/news/the-orr...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim
Check out the latest Orr Report: www.votecope.ca/news/the-orr...
#vanpoli #EvictKenSim
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The brazen audacity of these clowns astounds me
@seanorr.bsky.social
@lucymaloney.bsky.social
@ptfry.bsky.social
Please get a coalition going now! Between you, ten council candidates, one mayoral candidate. A unified front against ABC and its spawn. You can iron out differences later, on council.
@seanorr.bsky.social
@lucymaloney.bsky.social
@ptfry.bsky.social
Please get a coalition going now! Between you, ten council candidates, one mayoral candidate. A unified front against ABC and its spawn. You can iron out differences later, on council.
Should city councillors have to live in the communities they represent?
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
It’s not required in BC
It’s kind of funny cuz they can’t even vote for themselves
This corker of a story by @isabellazavarise.bsky.social is one you should watch and not just read 👀
Vancouver councillor defends attendance record after selling local home, buying property in Okanagan
A Vancouver city councillor is defending his attendance record after selling his local home and buying a property in the Okanagan.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The brazen audacity of these clowns astounds me
@seanorr.bsky.social
@lucymaloney.bsky.social
@ptfry.bsky.social
Please get a coalition going now! Between you, ten council candidates, one mayoral candidate. A unified front against ABC and its spawn. You can iron out differences later, on council.
@seanorr.bsky.social
@lucymaloney.bsky.social
@ptfry.bsky.social
Please get a coalition going now! Between you, ten council candidates, one mayoral candidate. A unified front against ABC and its spawn. You can iron out differences later, on council.
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Waiting for the employer.
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Waiting for the employer.
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Einsteins theory has been proven.
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Einsteins theory has been proven.