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Rhi Faux
@rhifaux.bsky.social
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MSc Environmental & Forest Science. Active transportation, climate, nature, parenting, running, social justice, urbanism. Work for a national health-focused environmental nonprofit. Volunteer with Vision Zero Vancouver.
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jamespmcleod.ca
I've got a good feeling about 2027, though.
December 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
rhifaux.bsky.social
I guess because it was after 10pm on a Friday, my Lime scooter app gave me a sobriety test tonight. Which is nice, I guess, but wouldn’t it be cool if we made cars do that instead?
January 3, 2026 at 6:59 AM
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vancouver.solar.v.cx
The sun will rise in #Vancouver #BritishColumbia tomorrow at 8:07, 1 seconds later than the day before.
It will set at 16:22, 54 seconds later than the day before.
December 31, 2025 at 12:26 AM
rhifaux.bsky.social
A Christmas tragedy in one photo. The whole family spent all week working on this 1500-piece puzzle. Turns out we only had 1498 pieces.
A puzzle of planet Earth with thousands of little animals. The puzzle is complete but missing two pieces.
December 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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visionzerovancouver.ca
Genuinely asking reporters to read our style guide, language makes a difference

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December 27, 2025 at 5:37 AM
rhifaux.bsky.social
These are the things I hope we’ll someday look back on with the same incredulity, from most to least likely:
-burning gas inside our homes
-driving giant vehicles everywhere with little meaningful restriction
-killing sentient animals for our taste preferences
brenttoderian.bsky.social Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22d
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.
strange.myatproto.social StrangeKeith @strange.myatproto.social · 22d
It’s crazy that people used to be able to just smoke cigarettes wherever they wanted
December 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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cape-acme.bsky.social
Environmental risks may contribute to doctor shortages in communities on the frontlines of fossil fuel extraction, say CAPE doctors.
https://loom.ly/IzOgvYU
Are environmental risks making Canada's doctor shortage worse? | The Narwhal
The doctor shortage is a national problem. Worries about health-care risks in industrial and disaster-prone areas may be a factor
thenarwhal.ca
December 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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governorferguson.bsky.social
The National Water Prediction Service is forecasting 18 major floods and 15 moderate floods in our state. 

Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
Purple squares represent major floods, red squares moderate, orange minor.
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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margiesanderson.bsky.social
5 people have been killed on the roads in Metro Vancouver in the last week, including a driver, a cyclist, and 3 pedestrians, one of whom was a young child. Each of them had lives, families and friends, aspirations and potential that will not be realized. Each of them could have been me, or you.
December 9, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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mihai-cirstea.bsky.social
July 2024 after a string of fatal crashes: "It's the summer weather."

December 2025 after a string of fatal crashes: "It's the winter weather."

I don't know maybe our road design just isn't safe?
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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visionzerovancouver.ca
Srinivas is a critical care physician looking after kids. The number of kids injured in car violence is too high. Awful to tell families. Especially hard because all these are preventable. Passing this would be a sign that this council cares about kids in this city.
December 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM
rhifaux.bsky.social
Lime has finally expanded its scooter share program into my neighbourhood and I’m so excited! This might be my new fave way to get around. I took an extra kid to soccer practice today, so we took an Evo there. But since it was just me on the way home, I switched to a scooter. So fun and convenient!
A woman with glasses, a red rain jacket, a toque, and a green bike helmet. She’s leaning over a green scooter and smiling at the camera. It’s night time.
December 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
rhifaux.bsky.social
Vancouver Council votes tomorrow on a motion to ban right turns on red at Vancouver’s most dangerous intersections. It would make things much safer for people walking, biking, and rolling — and the deadline to send comments or sign up to speak is in less than an hour. Send your comments now!
Take Action: Restrict Right Turn on Red at High-Risk Intersections
On Wednesday, Vancouver Council will vote on a motion brought by Lucy Maloney to restrict right turn on red at the highest risk intersections for people who walk, bike and roll.
visionzerovancouver.ca
December 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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lanefab.com
Rainway

Sketching something similar to the St. George rainway on Lakewood Street (next to Secord elementary) given the amount of traffic that flows through there while we’re biking to and from school… i’ve been imagining a Rainway running from the top of the hill all the way to Trout Lake.
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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seanorr.bsky.social
For someone who hates socialism he sure loves being publicly owned
cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social Stephen Quinn @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social · Nov 26
Hey all. If you would like to see this morning's interview with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, I have attached a YouTube link below.
Thank you for watching.

youtu.be/s9Khl0T_BEA?...
Vancouver mayor stands by city's budget
YouTube video by CBC British Columbia
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
rhifaux.bsky.social
Today, despite hundreds of people speaking and thousands writing in opposition, Vancouver's Mayor and his ABC majority on council passed their "zero means zero" budget, which freezes property taxes for those fortunate enough to own homes at the expense of everyone else. 1/
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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oplopanax.ca
Safety is important for scooter users but the biggest hazard is drivers. Any public safety messaging about road safety should lead with this fact, and public safety dollars should go toward automatic speed enforcement.

Money from fines used to build separated bike lanes.
bowinnma.bsky.social Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · Nov 24
E-Scooters are not toys, and there are rules and regulations regarding their use in North Vancouver. All parents and riders should refer to this helpful infographic from North Vancouver RCMP and help keep our kids and streets safe.
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
rhifaux.bsky.social
Sign the letter, Vancouver!
cape-bc.bsky.social CAPE BC - Canadian Ass'n of Physicians for the Environment BC @cape-bc.bsky.social · Nov 24
Vancouver Council votes this week on a budget that could slash programs supporting public health & climate action. We're submitting this open letter tomorrow. We have >200 signatures so far, including almost 100 health professionals. Help us reach 300 by morning! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 24, 2025 Dear Mayor Sim and Vancouver City Council, We write to express deep concern about the proposed 2026 budget cuts that significantly reduce funding to departments responsible for public health, climate resilience, safety, and equity. The draft budget proposes a 14% cut to Planning, Urban Design, and Sustainability; a 12% cut to Arts, Culture, and Community Services; a 13% cut to Real Estate, Environment, and Facilities Management; and a cut to Engineering. These departments deliver core services that protect people during extreme heat, reduce pollution, improve road safety, and support communities facing the greatest health risks. Cuts of this scale deepen existing inequities and place lives at risk. The 2021 heat dome caused 619 deaths in British Columbia, overwhelmingly among seniors, people living alone and without indoor cooling, low-income renters, those with mental illness, and residents of neighbourhoods with limited tree cover. We know heat emergencies will become more frequent and more severe in the coming years. The departments facing cuts are home to programs – including building retrofits, tree canopy expansion, green infrastructure, cooling centres, and neighbourhood-level resilience planning – that are among the most effective public health tools we have. Reducing funding for these departments could delay life-saving interventions and increase climate-related health harms for those already most exposed. Traffic violence remains one of the most persistent and preventable threats to public health and safety in Vancouver. Pedestrian injuries and deaths disproportionately affect lower-income neighbourhoods, and children, seniors, and people walking, cycling or using mobility aids bear the greatest burden. Cuts to planning, urban design, and engineering could delay or cancel projects such as safer crosswalks, signal upgrades, traffic-calming measures, and safe routes to schools. These interventions reduce serious injuries, save lives, a… all contribute to mental health, social connection, and crisis resilience. ACCS also coordinates critical work to support the health and safety of sex workers. Reducing this department’s capacity will directly harm communities that rely most on stable, accessible social support. At the same time, the Park Board has been directed to absorb approximately $11 million in cuts, which threatens childcare facilities, recreational programming, and community centres that serve as lifelines during extreme heat and cold. Libraries, which require an additional $1.65 million to provide universal seven-day operations, are also essential cooling and warming centres, public washrooms, internet and communication hubs, and trusted spaces for seniors, youth, low-income families, and people without stable housing. Cuts to these frontline services would reduce Vancouver’s ability to protect residents during emergencies and deepen existing inequities in access to safe, healthy public spaces. We are also concerned by information from city staff indicating the possible elimination of baby-changing tables and menstrual product dispensers in civic facilities. These are basic health supports, relied on most by women, caregivers, and families without discretionary income. Removing them would further widen health inequities. If revenue shortfalls are offset through higher user fees, the burden will again fall disproportionately on those least able to pay: low-income families, newcomers, seniors, people with disabilities, and youth who rely on public programming and facilities the most. Equitable, climate-resilient cities cannot be built on regressive cost-shifting. Finally, decisions of this magnitude, with major implications for health, equity, and climate justice require full transparency about which programs, staff, and services are affected before the November 25 vote. We respectfully ask council to: Release a clear and complete breakdown of all proposed cuts before the final vote Prot…
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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visionzerovancouver.ca
A map of all instances where a driver has hit a pedestrian in Vancouver in the past 5 years. The largest circle on this map (Main & Hastings) represents 37 crashes. Source: ICBC
November 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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michellecyca.com
was on the radio today responding to @petermeiszner.bsky.social's explanation for why the city is removing 5% of change tables in civic spaces. the TL;DR is even parents & babies in "highly vandalized areas" deserve essential facilities. listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7eot...
tweet from Peter Meiszner reading "I've heard from some residents concerned about a staff comment in council recently regarding removal of baby change tables. I want to provide more information as to why a small number are being removed--as a headline would likely raise eyebrows. #vanpoli" his tweet contains an excerpt of a report stating the city spent $56,000 over two years repairing vandalism to change tables specifically. a larger image of the quoted report. the text reads "Approximately $520,000 was spent between 2023 and 2025 to repair vandalized assets within our Civic facilities and parks operations. Of this amount, $56,000 is attributable to the replacement of baby change tables in highly vandalized areas of the City. Overall, City-wide vandalism-related repair costs for facilities have increased significantly from approximately $111,000 in 2024 to $260,000 in 2025 year to date. More importantly, the City cannot guarantee compliance with required safety standards, as daily safety inspections are not feasible. For these reasons, these units are recommended for removal While approximately 600 change tables remain in place across City locations, a small number of change tables are planned to be removed from facilities (approximately 5-6%) as they have undergone repeated vandalism and are no longer safe for use. We have heard the concerns raised by the public and remain committed to ensuring Vancouver is a family-friendly city. To support this, we can provide signage to help residents locate the nearest available change table or dispenser."
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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cape-bc.bsky.social
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Vancouver council on the proposed 2026 budget, demanding transparency & protections for health, climate safety, & community wellbeing. Sign your name to the open letter from CAPE BC & our friends at @cane-bc.bsky.social & @womentcities.bsky.social !
Letter to Vancouver Council Urging Rework of Budget 2026
Please sign this open letter from healthcare professionals and community advocates to Vancouver’s Mayor and Council regarding the proposed 2026 budget cuts. The letter highlights the serious health, e...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
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November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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cape-bc.bsky.social
Canada is pouring billions into LNG megaprojects while the rest of the world moves on. This CleanTechnica piece shows how public money is propping up fossil exports instead of building the clean, resilient economy we actually need.
Nation-Building or Asset Stranding: What Canada’s Latest Megaprojects Tell Us - CleanTechnica
Canada’s new megaprojects focus on LNG expansion over clean infrastructure. A national HVDC spine offers a stronger path for growth and climate alignment.
cleantechnica.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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visionzerovancouver.ca
This resident is objecting to the new Lime scooter station because - not a joke - it's "ruining her view."

This is what we're up against when we push for more micromobility.

vancouversun.com/news/east-va...
'We had no recourse': East Vancouver residents object to new e-scooter docking stations
During its first phase in Vancouver, Lime introduced e-scooters and docking stations in the Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland areas.
vancouversun.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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visionzerovancouver.ca
Today is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. One of our volunteers @margiesanderson.bsky.social spent the morning postering locations where pedestrians have been killed this year in Vancouver alone.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 AM