Deejay_YYJ
@deejayyyj.bsky.social
YYJ Dog, Canadian by choice, embarrassing dad and partner. I know bikes are better than cars, but still have a car. Committed to reconciliation, freedom and peace for Palestine, and anti-racism (a work in progress).
I love hearing that folks who are older or who have physical challenges but perhaps aren’t confined to driving (or can’t/don’t drive) also benefit from ride and toll lanes.
Can we hear more about that?
Can we hear more about that?
January 10, 2026 at 6:26 AM
I love hearing that folks who are older or who have physical challenges but perhaps aren’t confined to driving (or can’t/don’t drive) also benefit from ride and toll lanes.
Can we hear more about that?
Can we hear more about that?
Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here’s Why
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Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here’s Why
The BC Conservative leader fostered fear and falsehoods in his Vancouver Sun op-ed. A rebuttal.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trevor Halford Is Wrong about Land Title and DRIPA. Here’s Why
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Alto is a pretty strong team manager. Probably frustrates the Council but you can see she knows her stuff.
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 AM
Alto is a pretty strong team manager. Probably frustrates the Council but you can see she knows her stuff.
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friend of mine found this on Reddit, thought it was relevant
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 AM
friend of mine found this on Reddit, thought it was relevant
January 7, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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Interesting that the only motivation Del Manak gives for wanting to run is that “people have been asking.”
I’d really like to know his vision, plan, and ideas for moving Victoria forward.
Also curious about the record of Police Chiefs as mayors.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
Interesting that the only motivation Del Manak gives for wanting to run is that “people have been asking.”
I’d really like to know his vision, plan, and ideas for moving Victoria forward.
Also curious about the record of Police Chiefs as mayors.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
Former Victoria Police chief Del Manak considers running for mayor
The Victoria Police Department's former chief constable, Del Manak, says he’s considering running for mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Interesting that the only motivation Del Manak gives for wanting to run is that “people have been asking.”
I’d really like to know his vision, plan, and ideas for moving Victoria forward.
Also curious about the record of Police Chiefs as mayors.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
Interesting that the only motivation Del Manak gives for wanting to run is that “people have been asking.”
I’d really like to know his vision, plan, and ideas for moving Victoria forward.
Also curious about the record of Police Chiefs as mayors.
#yyj
#yyjpoli
With Del Manak entering the race for #yyj Mayor, expect a classic oversimplified “safe streets” campaign, light on nuance.
Anyone have thoughts on his qualities, record, or vision for positive progress?
#yyjpoli
Anyone have thoughts on his qualities, record, or vision for positive progress?
#yyjpoli
I assume Conservative Mayors and Councilors will patrol the streets looking for crime, replacing the police, thus having us taxes.
January 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
This is so fucking disgusting. Supporting anything on X or this company is complicity.
#elonmusk
#twitter
#grok
#yyj
Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
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#elonmusk
#grok
#yyj
Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
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Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
The abuse is widespread. But instead of apologizing, Musk has gleefully encouraged the behavior, praising Grok’s ability and promoting the tool.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
This is so fucking disgusting. Supporting anything on X or this company is complicity.
#elonmusk
#twitter
#grok
#yyj
Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
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#elonmusk
#grok
#yyj
Grok Is Undressing Women and Children. Only Elon Musk Is to Blame
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Let’s all play “Remember when?” And keep track.
January 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Let’s all play “Remember when?” And keep track.
I’ve heard the same. It will be “law and order” by a guy with an axe to grind.
Time to start recalling how it went under his tenure at VicPD.
Budget increase every year? Check.
Expanded toxic drug chaos and street disorder? Check
Crumbling morale at VicPD? Check.
Time to start recalling how it went under his tenure at VicPD.
Budget increase every year? Check.
Expanded toxic drug chaos and street disorder? Check
Crumbling morale at VicPD? Check.
In related news, I've heard rumors Del Manak will be running for mayor next election.
January 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I’ve heard the same. It will be “law and order” by a guy with an axe to grind.
Time to start recalling how it went under his tenure at VicPD.
Budget increase every year? Check.
Expanded toxic drug chaos and street disorder? Check
Crumbling morale at VicPD? Check.
Time to start recalling how it went under his tenure at VicPD.
Budget increase every year? Check.
Expanded toxic drug chaos and street disorder? Check
Crumbling morale at VicPD? Check.
These are EXACTLY the questions that need to be asked, probed, and fact-checked. And have the discussion with friends and family who might find the platitudes attractive.
Better questions:
1. "Safer for whom?"
2. "If you are lowering taxes, how are paying for safer streets?"
3. "Citation needed."
1. "Safer for whom?"
2. "If you are lowering taxes, how are paying for safer streets?"
3. "Citation needed."
www.conservativeassociation.ca
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
These are EXACTLY the questions that need to be asked, probed, and fact-checked. And have the discussion with friends and family who might find the platitudes attractive.
www.conservativeassociation.ca
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
January 1, 2026 at 9:23 PM
www.conservativeassociation.ca
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
They’re definitely going to be running on a populist “safe streets, low taxes, anti-woke” platform in 2026 in #crd and #yyjpoli municipal elections.
There’s no substance to the Pollievre-like slogans.
I ask:
“How, exactly?”
“How to pay for it?”
“Which families?”
I’m quite sure that thee was a perfectly good reason for this particular officer to be where he was and holding a weapon. I’ve personally been relieved when armed officers arrived on scene.
It’s more the glib comment and veiled threat / ominous caption that is super jarring and cause for comment.
It’s more the glib comment and veiled threat / ominous caption that is super jarring and cause for comment.
January 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM
I’m quite sure that thee was a perfectly good reason for this particular officer to be where he was and holding a weapon. I’ve personally been relieved when armed officers arrived on scene.
It’s more the glib comment and veiled threat / ominous caption that is super jarring and cause for comment.
It’s more the glib comment and veiled threat / ominous caption that is super jarring and cause for comment.
This what the Conservative Electorate folks are going to be wanting to see as they promise “safe streets” for #yyj and run Cons for council in #yyjpoli elections.
www.conservativeassociation.ca
www.conservativeassociation.ca
January 1, 2026 at 6:45 PM
This what the Conservative Electorate folks are going to be wanting to see as they promise “safe streets” for #yyj and run Cons for council in #yyjpoli elections.
www.conservativeassociation.ca
www.conservativeassociation.ca
A VicPD officer holding a shotgun, “just about ready for everything.” What could possibly go wrong?
JFC.
Happy New Year. Let’s keep this in mind.
JFC.
Happy New Year. Let’s keep this in mind.
January 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
A VicPD officer holding a shotgun, “just about ready for everything.” What could possibly go wrong?
JFC.
Happy New Year. Let’s keep this in mind.
JFC.
Happy New Year. Let’s keep this in mind.
That me!
January 1, 2026 at 3:42 AM
That me!
“Indigenous rights are not obstacles. They are the reason Canada exists in the first place. … To frame their recognition as a threat is not merely wrong — it is racist, colonial, and dangerous.
“This is not moral poetry. It is constitutional law.”
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#canpoli
“This is not moral poetry. It is constitutional law.”
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
#canpoli
When David Frum Calls Indigenous Rights a “Misstep,” He Is Defending Colonialism – Grandmother's Voice
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December 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“Indigenous rights are not obstacles. They are the reason Canada exists in the first place. … To frame their recognition as a threat is not merely wrong — it is racist, colonial, and dangerous.
“This is not moral poetry. It is constitutional law.”
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
#canpoli
“This is not moral poetry. It is constitutional law.”
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
#canpoli
Proving that @davidfrum.bsky.social has no understanding of the complex issues regarding Canada and Indigenous people and culture.
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
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When David Frum Calls Indigenous Rights a “Misstep,” He Is Defending Colonialism – Grandmother's Voice
grandmothersvoice.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Proving that @davidfrum.bsky.social has no understanding of the complex issues regarding Canada and Indigenous people and culture.
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
grandmothersvoice.com/when-david-f...
The Tragically Hip’s Fully Completely is arguably their best and a perfect album.
December 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The Tragically Hip’s Fully Completely is arguably their best and a perfect album.
Born in SFO but CDN for 45 yrs and bleed Raptors Red. That was a classic
December 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Born in SFO but CDN for 45 yrs and bleed Raptors Red. That was a classic
When your top players (all beasts) are over 35, you cannot sustain against a late energized run.
December 29, 2025 at 3:32 AM
When your top players (all beasts) are over 35, you cannot sustain against a late energized run.
That ceiling might be something called a starting roster with an average age of 34
December 29, 2025 at 3:23 AM
That ceiling might be something called a starting roster with an average age of 34
Blame the folks who scream blue murder and “war on cars” every time #yyj Council even HINTS that they are going to continue to do more to expand bike use and safety.
The town is made up of the people who live here.
The town is made up of the people who live here.
December 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Blame the folks who scream blue murder and “war on cars” every time #yyj Council even HINTS that they are going to continue to do more to expand bike use and safety.
The town is made up of the people who live here.
The town is made up of the people who live here.
A little friendly rivalry between #yyj and #esquimalt for “joy and happiness”?
Thanks @kristaloughton.bsky.social for leading the charge for Vic.
“It's really, really good for people to have access to something that just brings them joy and happiness.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thanks @kristaloughton.bsky.social for leading the charge for Vic.
“It's really, really good for people to have access to something that just brings them joy and happiness.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Victoria, Esquimalt enter contest for swimming dock funding | CBC News
The City of Victoria and Township of Esquimalt are both applying for the WAVE prize, which will offer grants of up to $15 million for five B.C. communities to build outdoor swimming infrastructure alo...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A little friendly rivalry between #yyj and #esquimalt for “joy and happiness”?
Thanks @kristaloughton.bsky.social for leading the charge for Vic.
“It's really, really good for people to have access to something that just brings them joy and happiness.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Thanks @kristaloughton.bsky.social for leading the charge for Vic.
“It's really, really good for people to have access to something that just brings them joy and happiness.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Hey Victoria! If you don’t feel like making breakfast at home this morning, the Avalon Cafe on Fort is open today from 9 to 2 pm!
December 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hey Victoria! If you don’t feel like making breakfast at home this morning, the Avalon Cafe on Fort is open today from 9 to 2 pm!