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Abbotsford flood update:
• Floodwaters continue to recede
• Nooksack overflow still coming north but decreasing
• City lifted evacuation alerts, downgraded some evac orders
• Rapid damage assessments continue
• Hwy 1 thru Abby opened westbound last night, eastbound expected this morning
• Floodwaters continue to recede
• Nooksack overflow still coming north but decreasing
• City lifted evacuation alerts, downgraded some evac orders
• Rapid damage assessments continue
• Hwy 1 thru Abby opened westbound last night, eastbound expected this morning
December 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Abbotsford flood update:
• Floodwaters continue to recede
• Nooksack overflow still coming north but decreasing
• City lifted evacuation alerts, downgraded some evac orders
• Rapid damage assessments continue
• Hwy 1 thru Abby opened westbound last night, eastbound expected this morning
• Floodwaters continue to recede
• Nooksack overflow still coming north but decreasing
• City lifted evacuation alerts, downgraded some evac orders
• Rapid damage assessments continue
• Hwy 1 thru Abby opened westbound last night, eastbound expected this morning
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Wishing you and yours a very happy 100th Dick Van Dyke-mas.
a man in a striped jacket is walking with three penguins behind him
Alt: Dick Van Dyke, dancing with penguins in Mary Poppins
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December 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Wishing you and yours a very happy 100th Dick Van Dyke-mas.
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Alt headline: How a wealthy Kwantlen man bought Simon Fraser's life — and potentially laid the foundations for B.C. as we know it.
Canadian history is consistently more interesting than you think it is.
Canadian history is consistently more interesting than you think it is.
Since being announced Monday, the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ name of the new bridge joining Surrey and New Westminster — stal̓əw̓asəm — has drawn a wave of social media criticism. @rjjago.bsky.social reports.
The Fascinating History Ignored by Critics of a Bridge’s New Name | The Tyee
In 1808, a Kwantlen man saved the life of Simon Fraser. The Pattullo Bridge’s replacement will stand as testament.
thetyee.ca
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Alt headline: How a wealthy Kwantlen man bought Simon Fraser's life — and potentially laid the foundations for B.C. as we know it.
Canadian history is consistently more interesting than you think it is.
Canadian history is consistently more interesting than you think it is.
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In related news, Chilliwack schools (and some daycares, including ours) are closed tomorrow due to the Abbotsford flooding.
Update from the city of Abbotsford — flood waters expected to reach Highway 1 late this evening, with the flood expecting to peak early tomorrow morning.
December 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
In related news, Chilliwack schools (and some daycares, including ours) are closed tomorrow due to the Abbotsford flooding.
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We're moving & having a marathon to celebrate!
On December 20 & 21 we'll be hosting extra-long streams on our YouTube channel to kick off our switch to our new streaming home. To Twitch, we say: Thank you, goodbye.
Sat Dec 20: One-shots & game shows!
Sun Dec 21: WtA: Montreal by Moonlight Ep 100!
On December 20 & 21 we'll be hosting extra-long streams on our YouTube channel to kick off our switch to our new streaming home. To Twitch, we say: Thank you, goodbye.
Sat Dec 20: One-shots & game shows!
Sun Dec 21: WtA: Montreal by Moonlight Ep 100!
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We're moving & having a marathon to celebrate!
On December 20 & 21 we'll be hosting extra-long streams on our YouTube channel to kick off our switch to our new streaming home. To Twitch, we say: Thank you, goodbye.
Sat Dec 20: One-shots & game shows!
Sun Dec 21: WtA: Montreal by Moonlight Ep 100!
On December 20 & 21 we'll be hosting extra-long streams on our YouTube channel to kick off our switch to our new streaming home. To Twitch, we say: Thank you, goodbye.
Sat Dec 20: One-shots & game shows!
Sun Dec 21: WtA: Montreal by Moonlight Ep 100!
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Stay safe, folks.
BREAKING: Over the last hour floodwaters have inundated Sumas, Wash. Flooding will soon be starting in Sumas Prairie.
December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Stay safe, folks.
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Evacuation order issued for Western prairie. Alert issued for Eastern prairie (which is the old Sumas lake bed behind the "interceptor dike")
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December 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Evacuation order issued for Western prairie. Alert issued for Eastern prairie (which is the old Sumas lake bed behind the "interceptor dike")
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B.C. gov telling drivers to avoid travel in the Fraser Valley due to flood risk. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could be closed with little or no notice.
Ministry of Emergency Management holding urgent update at 8:30 pm.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Ministry of Emergency Management holding urgent update at 8:30 pm.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Avoid travel in Fraser Valley areas at risk for flooding
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has issued a travel advisory for areas in the Fraser Valley where there is a risk of flooding. People are asked to avoid travel unless necessary until the heavy rainfall passes and water levels subside.
news.gov.bc.ca
December 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
B.C. gov telling drivers to avoid travel in the Fraser Valley due to flood risk. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could be closed with little or no notice.
Ministry of Emergency Management holding urgent update at 8:30 pm.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Ministry of Emergency Management holding urgent update at 8:30 pm.
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Leaving work now. Take it easy out there, Fraser Valley folk.
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Leaving work now. Take it easy out there, Fraser Valley folk.
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Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
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BREAKING: Evacuation alerts issued for large parts of western Sumas Prairie. This includes large parts of Highway 1 and all bits west of the old Sumas lakebed.
www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne...
www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne...
December 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
BREAKING: Evacuation alerts issued for large parts of western Sumas Prairie. This includes large parts of Highway 1 and all bits west of the old Sumas lakebed.
www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne...
www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne...
Working in Abby but live in the Wack and don't get off work until midnight. Tonight could be ... interesting. 🫤
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 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Working in Abby but live in the Wack and don't get off work until midnight. Tonight could be ... interesting. 🫤
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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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Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
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CALL OUT: Are you or someone you know currently in hospital and being cared for in, say, a hallway? If so, please get in touch. Ditto if you've got a parent waiting in hospital for a care home or the like.
December 5, 2025 at 12:53 AM
CALL OUT: Are you or someone you know currently in hospital and being cared for in, say, a hallway? If so, please get in touch. Ditto if you've got a parent waiting in hospital for a care home or the like.
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Lovelies! The December 5th cutoff date for new commissions is fast approaching, but if you were thinking about getting yourself a little something this year, hit me up ASAP! #commissions #commissionsopen
**COMMISSIONS PRICES FOR 2025!**
**All prices in CAD**
Digital Avatars: 35$ per character
Full body character pic: Starting at 80$ per character
Profile pic/Character portrait: Starting at 60$
Heroic Vignettes: Starting at 200$
**All prices in CAD**
Digital Avatars: 35$ per character
Full body character pic: Starting at 80$ per character
Profile pic/Character portrait: Starting at 60$
Heroic Vignettes: Starting at 200$
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lovelies! The December 5th cutoff date for new commissions is fast approaching, but if you were thinking about getting yourself a little something this year, hit me up ASAP! #commissions #commissionsopen
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You’ll soon notice a colourful change to the weather alerts issued for your area by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Beginning Nov. 26, 2025, the agency will unveil colour-coded alerts across the country. https://ow.ly/jy6h50XykmL
Environment and Climate Change Canada launches new colour-coded Canadian weather alerts - The Weather Network
Environment and Climate Change Canada will use a three-colour system to convey the risk posed by weather hazards across the country
ow.ly
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
You’ll soon notice a colourful change to the weather alerts issued for your area by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Beginning Nov. 26, 2025, the agency will unveil colour-coded alerts across the country. https://ow.ly/jy6h50XykmL
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it is such a great time to support small businesses, but even more important right now to support bad businesses, which are run by unqualified and unfocussed weirdos who went to art school and are terrible at business.
November 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
it is such a great time to support small businesses, but even more important right now to support bad businesses, which are run by unqualified and unfocussed weirdos who went to art school and are terrible at business.
OLD MAN POWER
Day15
M4 Tamawashi 6-8 (L)
M12 Fujinokawa 9-5 (R)
Fun bout! But.. have to say it, Washi is over twice Fujinokawa’s age. Washi joined sumo before Fujinokawa was born - and just as I write this, announcer just said this is the biggest age difference in a makuuchi bout in modern history!
M4 Tamawashi 6-8 (L)
M12 Fujinokawa 9-5 (R)
Fun bout! But.. have to say it, Washi is over twice Fujinokawa’s age. Washi joined sumo before Fujinokawa was born - and just as I write this, announcer just said this is the biggest age difference in a makuuchi bout in modern history!
November 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
OLD MAN POWER
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There will be a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system in all provinces and territories. Canadians can get more information and check device compatibility at https://ow.ly/7BJP50XnnfP, or by contacting their Emergency Management Organization (EMO) or their wireless service provider.
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There will be a nationwide test of the Alert Ready system in all provinces and territories. Canadians can get more information and check device compatibility at https://ow.ly/7BJP50XnnfP, or by contacting their Emergency Management Organization (EMO) or their wireless service provider.
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Your feet are going to be on the ground, your head is there to move you around. ⚡️37 years of the band’s sixth studio album, Green 💚
November 10, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Your feet are going to be on the ground, your head is there to move you around. ⚡️37 years of the band’s sixth studio album, Green 💚
Superpower: never being remembered for saying or doing the stupidest thing at any social interaction ever. In everyone's collective memory, someone else would have done or said something worse.
November 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Superpower: never being remembered for saying or doing the stupidest thing at any social interaction ever. In everyone's collective memory, someone else would have done or said something worse.