Naomi Perks (she/her)
@maybetomorrow.bsky.social
Mental health & trans 🏳️⚧️ rights advocate. Runner 🏃🏻♀️, wannabe wine 🍷 & cheese 🧀 aficionado
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Reminding folks - #NewWest Public Hearing on Monday on some significant Official Community Plan changes. Correspondence (for and against!) is coming in, and there are a lot of opinions about this! www.newwestcity.ca/planning-bui...
2025 OCP Housing Update
www.newwestcity.ca
January 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Reminding folks - #NewWest Public Hearing on Monday on some significant Official Community Plan changes. Correspondence (for and against!) is coming in, and there are a lot of opinions about this! www.newwestcity.ca/planning-bui...
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As you check your updated property assessment values in British Columbia, a yearly reminder that:
- If your property value decreased, you aren't necessarily getting a tax reduction
- If it increased by a bunch, your aren't necessarily getting a huge spike
- Every municipality is slightly different
- If your property value decreased, you aren't necessarily getting a tax reduction
- If it increased by a bunch, your aren't necessarily getting a huge spike
- Every municipality is slightly different
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
As you check your updated property assessment values in British Columbia, a yearly reminder that:
- If your property value decreased, you aren't necessarily getting a tax reduction
- If it increased by a bunch, your aren't necessarily getting a huge spike
- Every municipality is slightly different
- If your property value decreased, you aren't necessarily getting a tax reduction
- If it increased by a bunch, your aren't necessarily getting a huge spike
- Every municipality is slightly different
Hey new west. Anyone else have a power outage?
December 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Hey new west. Anyone else have a power outage?
The world may be falling apart and a big pile of poo. But there is brightness, good and love.
For example, my 16 year old saw how tired I was this morning and made me a cup of tea before leaving for School 🤩💚🩷
For example, my 16 year old saw how tired I was this morning and made me a cup of tea before leaving for School 🤩💚🩷
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The world may be falling apart and a big pile of poo. But there is brightness, good and love.
For example, my 16 year old saw how tired I was this morning and made me a cup of tea before leaving for School 🤩💚🩷
For example, my 16 year old saw how tired I was this morning and made me a cup of tea before leaving for School 🤩💚🩷
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Updated the list of Holiday Hamper programs today after receiving emails about a few more:
Holiday Hampers & Adopt-A-Family Programs in Metro Vancouver
Support or register for Holiday Hampers and Adopt-a-Family Programs around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this season (2025)
miss604.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Updated the list of Holiday Hamper programs today after receiving emails about a few more:
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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There is a street dance festival happening in #NewWest and #Vancouver at the end of this week. Tickets are on sale now with partial proceeds going to UNYA - Urban Native Youth Association, Hogan's Alley Society, and Pivot Legal Society.
OUROFEST International Street Dance Festival
OUROFEST street dance festival presents five days of performance, music, and culture November 13–17, 2025 in Vancouver and New Westminster.
miss604.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
There is a street dance festival happening in #NewWest and #Vancouver at the end of this week. Tickets are on sale now with partial proceeds going to UNYA - Urban Native Youth Association, Hogan's Alley Society, and Pivot Legal Society.
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I’m gonna come out and say it: Vancouver is having a spectacular fall.
- Minimal rain
- But also nice CRISP temperatures, puts us in the season
- Summer not too hot, so trees kept their leaves, creating full cover for nice colours
- No elections or giant weather events to distract from joy
10/10
- Minimal rain
- But also nice CRISP temperatures, puts us in the season
- Summer not too hot, so trees kept their leaves, creating full cover for nice colours
- No elections or giant weather events to distract from joy
10/10
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
I’m gonna come out and say it: Vancouver is having a spectacular fall.
- Minimal rain
- But also nice CRISP temperatures, puts us in the season
- Summer not too hot, so trees kept their leaves, creating full cover for nice colours
- No elections or giant weather events to distract from joy
10/10
- Minimal rain
- But also nice CRISP temperatures, puts us in the season
- Summer not too hot, so trees kept their leaves, creating full cover for nice colours
- No elections or giant weather events to distract from joy
10/10
Watching with one eye open an holding my breath.
November 2, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Watching with one eye open an holding my breath.
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It's going to be a soggy weekend, so why not check out the 2025 #NewWest International Film Festival - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/horror-comed...
Horror, comedy and thought-provoking films part of 2025 New Westminster International Film Festival - Freshet News
The 2025 New West film fest includes various genres of films, a panel discussions and a social event marking the festival's 15 year
www.freshetnews.ca
October 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
It's going to be a soggy weekend, so why not check out the 2025 #NewWest International Film Festival - Freshet News': www.freshetnews.ca/horror-comed...
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Hey Bluesky followers who think that local gov't should do things to make the city better, like vote FOR affordable housing, FOR active transportation, FOR renter protections etc: come to a little fundraiser on Thursday & meet some like-minded #NewWest folks! www.communityfirstnw.ca/burgers_beve...
Let's Chat over Burgers & Beverages
www.communityfirstnw.ca
October 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hey Bluesky followers who think that local gov't should do things to make the city better, like vote FOR affordable housing, FOR active transportation, FOR renter protections etc: come to a little fundraiser on Thursday & meet some like-minded #NewWest folks! www.communityfirstnw.ca/burgers_beve...
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AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals
You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing
If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,
You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing
If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,
October 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals
You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing
If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,
You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing
If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,
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Freshet News - Western Canada's first non-profit news co-operative - is now online. Check it out! #NewWest #Burnaby #Tri-Cities www.freshetnews.ca/a-new-beginn...
A new beginning for local news in Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities - Freshet News
The Freshet News is a new voice for Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri-Cities with a mission to put community back in community news.
www.freshetnews.ca
October 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Freshet News - Western Canada's first non-profit news co-operative - is now online. Check it out! #NewWest #Burnaby #Tri-Cities www.freshetnews.ca/a-new-beginn...
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Good morning moon!🌙
October 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good morning moon!🌙
Stop hating on the cherry blossom! They’re the Dr Pepper of chocolate bars.
September 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Stop hating on the cherry blossom! They’re the Dr Pepper of chocolate bars.
Facebook….. WTAF.
September 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Facebook….. WTAF.
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The first time an Alberta government invoked the notwithstanding clause, public outrage forced a reversal in less than 24 hours. I wish to God Albertans would show the same moral fury now, when school children are outed & bullied by the government that is supposed to protect them. #ableg #abpoli
Stripping Away Rights Using the Notwithstanding Clause. - Alberta Views
After a week of rancorous debate, Klein announced he would not invoke the notwithstanding clause on the landmark gay rights decision...
albertaviews.ca
September 19, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We’ve seen this playbook before. Yet we do nothing.
September 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
We’ve seen this playbook before. Yet we do nothing.
“That’s a good point”… terrible interview
September 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“That’s a good point”… terrible interview
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wrote on charlie kirk for the newsletter this weekend
Opinion | Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
wrote on charlie kirk for the newsletter this weekend
Good Monday morning.
Woody the woodpecker doing its thing oblivious to the collapse of the world as we know it.
Woody the woodpecker doing its thing oblivious to the collapse of the world as we know it.
September 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Good Monday morning.
Woody the woodpecker doing its thing oblivious to the collapse of the world as we know it.
Woody the woodpecker doing its thing oblivious to the collapse of the world as we know it.
Menopause back?! What the fuck?!
Not a fan :(
Not a fan :(
September 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Menopause back?! What the fuck?!
Not a fan :(
Not a fan :(
Not posting this to shame anyone, rather as a reminder that mistakes happen.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Privacy provision in online streaming law accidentally removed, federal government says
Heritage Department says it is now aware of an ‘inadvertent oversight’
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Not posting this to shame anyone, rather as a reminder that mistakes happen.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...