Adrenalynn (she/her)
@adrenalyn.bsky.social
Gen Xer who somehow never drank from a rusty garden hose. Living with stillbirth trauma & grief. Free Palestine. Protect trans kids. Protect yourself & others from covid. Don't #StandWith politicians, push them left to make life better for everyone.
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Keeping Vancouver’s property taxes artificially low now will result in larger tax hikes later. Regina is finding this out.
Past Regina city councils have repeatedly kept the mill rate artificially low, according to acting city manager Jim Nicol.
That was politically advantageous but now the bill is coming due and council is weighing a 15.69 per cent
mill rate increase
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
That was politically advantageous but now the bill is coming due and council is weighing a 15.69 per cent
mill rate increase
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City of Regina says property tax needs to go up 15.69 per cent next year to maintain current service levels | CBC News
Acting city manager Jim Nicol emphasized that the estimated rate increase, which would correspond to an increase of $33 a month for the average Regina homeowner, was only a forecast. City council will...
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Keeping Vancouver’s property taxes artificially low now will result in larger tax hikes later. Regina is finding this out.
🇨🇦"PM Mark Carney has pledged to meet Canada’s emissions reductions commitments under the Paris Agreement, but his government has killed the carbon tax and ramped up fossil fuel development projects. Yesterday, Canada had the dubious distinction of being named “Fossil of the Day” " 😬
#COP30 will bear this footnote: A sudden small emergency interrupted final deliberations about the long global emergency that grips our heating planet. David Tindall writes.
Letter from COP 30 in Belem, Brazil | The Tyee
What’s the buzz at the UN climate summit as it nears the finish line? A UBC sociologist sends this dispatch.
thetyee.ca
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 PM
🇨🇦"PM Mark Carney has pledged to meet Canada’s emissions reductions commitments under the Paris Agreement, but his government has killed the carbon tax and ramped up fossil fuel development projects. Yesterday, Canada had the dubious distinction of being named “Fossil of the Day” " 😬
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1/ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day we honour and mourn the lives taken by transphobic violence.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
1/ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day we honour and mourn the lives taken by transphobic violence.
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Hey artists, quote with your woman art ⚔️
July 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Hey artists, quote with your woman art ⚔️
🇨🇦NDP supporters👇
This is your reminder to register with the party if you haven't already so that you can vote in the leadership race! It is a ranked ballot, so even if your preference is Heather, Rob, Tanille, or Tony, you can still support all of them! A party that works together is much stronger. #NDPRevival 🧡
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
🇨🇦NDP supporters👇
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Thank you @faejohnstone.bsky.social for asking this important question, and for your commitment to this necessary work.
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
My Answer to Fae Johnstone: I Will Always Stand with the Trans Community #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you @faejohnstone.bsky.social for asking this important question, and for your commitment to this necessary work.
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
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A raid rattled their block. Now this Latina-owned bilingual playroom needs help staying open. blockclubchi.co/43GFjQx
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A raid rattled their block. Now this Latina-owned bilingual playroom needs help staying open. blockclubchi.co/43GFjQx
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Mamdani transition co-chair Lina Khan and incoming first deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan joined Starbucks Workers United baristas on the picket line in NYC’s Financial District today.
November 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Mamdani transition co-chair Lina Khan and incoming first deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan joined Starbucks Workers United baristas on the picket line in NYC’s Financial District today.
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DAY 4 STARTS TODAY!!!
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
DAY 4 STARTS TODAY!!!
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
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Hopping on this in two hours, pop in and give to help out those in need!
DAY 4 STARTS TODAY!!!
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
We're fundraising all week for 7th gen, a communal org that brings meals/supplies/shelter to those that need it most!!!
Our relatives and fellow citizens are out there freezing right now!!!
Let's change that : chuffed.org/project/1409...
November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Hopping on this in two hours, pop in and give to help out those in need!
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Over 600 Vancouver residents signed up to speak about the city’s 2026 draft austerity budget, but we still need your voice! Sign our open letter urging council to protect public health, climate resilience, and essential services. Deadline: Sunday EOD.
Letter to Vancouver Council on 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 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Over 600 Vancouver residents signed up to speak about the city’s 2026 draft austerity budget, but we still need your voice! Sign our open letter urging council to protect public health, climate resilience, and essential services. Deadline: Sunday EOD.
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Metis and Ojibway playwright Ian Ross has passed away at 57-years-old early in the morning on November 19.
He’s accredited with writing 17 plays, including award winning dark comedy Farewell. Our condolences to his family, friends and community.
He’s accredited with writing 17 plays, including award winning dark comedy Farewell. Our condolences to his family, friends and community.
Indigenous arts playwright Ian Ross dies at 57-years-old | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Metis and Ojibway playwright Ian Ross has passed away at 57-years-old early in the morning on November 19.
He’s accredited with writing 17 plays, including award winning dark comedy Farewell. Our condolences to his family, friends and community.
He’s accredited with writing 17 plays, including award winning dark comedy Farewell. Our condolences to his family, friends and community.
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Listening to many speakers over multiple days has been inspiring, and has renewed some slightly shaken faith in civic life in our city.
Well done, Vancouver.
A lot of key issues and elements have been eloquently covered by citizens, so I’ll try to say something relatively “new.”
My Comments here:
Well done, Vancouver.
A lot of key issues and elements have been eloquently covered by citizens, so I’ll try to say something relatively “new.”
My Comments here:
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Listening to many speakers over multiple days has been inspiring, and has renewed some slightly shaken faith in civic life in our city.
Well done, Vancouver.
A lot of key issues and elements have been eloquently covered by citizens, so I’ll try to say something relatively “new.”
My Comments here:
Well done, Vancouver.
A lot of key issues and elements have been eloquently covered by citizens, so I’ll try to say something relatively “new.”
My Comments here:
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The last 3 days at #HousingCentral have been fantastic (although I must admit I’ve been a little distracted since Monday!). This morning we had a truly excellent keynote from @harrisonmooney.bsky.social with his great telling of Black history in BC, including his new portmanteau Hegemonologue!
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The last 3 days at #HousingCentral have been fantastic (although I must admit I’ve been a little distracted since Monday!). This morning we had a truly excellent keynote from @harrisonmooney.bsky.social with his great telling of Black history in BC, including his new portmanteau Hegemonologue!
The people's filibuster continues!
We’re starting again at 3.00 pm with speaker 292. On the home stretch.
We’ve recessed for the night at 10.00 pm. We’ll be starting hearing from public speakers on the City of Vancouver 2026 budget again tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3.00 pm with speaker number 292. (We’re cycling back through the missed speakers.
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The people's filibuster continues!
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I’m Azooz 16 years old
My father and several family members were killed in the war, our home and school destroyed, and now I’m supporting my family alone
Your donation can buys me books, supplies, bringing me one step closer to the classroom & future
tinyurl.com/azooz9
My father and several family members were killed in the war, our home and school destroyed, and now I’m supporting my family alone
Your donation can buys me books, supplies, bringing me one step closer to the classroom & future
tinyurl.com/azooz9
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m Azooz 16 years old
My father and several family members were killed in the war, our home and school destroyed, and now I’m supporting my family alone
Your donation can buys me books, supplies, bringing me one step closer to the classroom & future
tinyurl.com/azooz9
My father and several family members were killed in the war, our home and school destroyed, and now I’m supporting my family alone
Your donation can buys me books, supplies, bringing me one step closer to the classroom & future
tinyurl.com/azooz9
🇨🇦“The collection should be kept together as it forms an archive of settler & Indigenous life & relations that can be useful for scholars and the public to better understand the complexities and unresolved tensions of Canadian history.”
I know good news is a bit much to expect at the moment but wow
I know good news is a bit much to expect at the moment but wow
As Canadian history is put on the auction block this week, re-upping my article @ricochetmedia.bsky.social about why the HBC Collection belongs to Canadians, why it should be in a museum, and how Heritage Canada lacks the teeth to protect Canada's heritage
#cdnpoli
ricochet.media/indigenous/d...
#cdnpoli
ricochet.media/indigenous/d...
Despite requests from Indigenous leaders, HBC artifacts will not be returned
Those interested in the items have been required to sign non-disclosure agreements
ricochet.media
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🇨🇦“The collection should be kept together as it forms an archive of settler & Indigenous life & relations that can be useful for scholars and the public to better understand the complexities and unresolved tensions of Canadian history.”
I know good news is a bit much to expect at the moment but wow
I know good news is a bit much to expect at the moment but wow
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Hey colonizer, don't call us Indians and don't handle our ancestors so disrespectfully for photoshoots. What the fuck is wrong with you?
If you haven't read my book, On the Warpath: My Battles with Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors, make sure to get a copy!
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November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Hey colonizer, don't call us Indians and don't handle our ancestors so disrespectfully for photoshoots. What the fuck is wrong with you?
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Today there was an attempted ICE raid in Bensonhurst & community members showed up. Even though NYPD collaborated with ICE by trying to disburse the crowd; community members stood their ground & ICE left without kidnapping a single person per the rapid response groups I'm on. We protect us!
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Today there was an attempted ICE raid in Bensonhurst & community members showed up. Even though NYPD collaborated with ICE by trying to disburse the crowd; community members stood their ground & ICE left without kidnapping a single person per the rapid response groups I'm on. We protect us!
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The votes on the federal budget forced ministers to leave critical international climate negotiations a week early, right as negotiations are going down to the wire.
Canada is missing in action at COP30 and now is less able to even participate. An all around pathetic summit for Carney's gov.
Canada is missing in action at COP30 and now is less able to even participate. An all around pathetic summit for Carney's gov.
Federal budget scramble leaves Canadian negotiators rudderless at UN climate summit
The federal budget made it through confidence votes unscathed at the cost of Canada sacrificing its ministerial presence at international climate negotiations in Brazil.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The votes on the federal budget forced ministers to leave critical international climate negotiations a week early, right as negotiations are going down to the wire.
Canada is missing in action at COP30 and now is less able to even participate. An all around pathetic summit for Carney's gov.
Canada is missing in action at COP30 and now is less able to even participate. An all around pathetic summit for Carney's gov.
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4 - the Israeli military can threaten entire blocks of town to leave their town or get blasted from the air.
that's dystopian enough. but, again, it is happening during an ostensible ceasfire.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
that's dystopian enough. but, again, it is happening during an ostensible ceasfire.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Israel announced that they will bomb two villages in Southern Lebanon
That’s how they do it. They tell you that they will violate the ceasefire for the thousandth time, and there will be no consequences.
That’s how they do it. They tell you that they will violate the ceasefire for the thousandth time, and there will be no consequences.
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
4 - the Israeli military can threaten entire blocks of town to leave their town or get blasted from the air.
that's dystopian enough. but, again, it is happening during an ostensible ceasfire.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
that's dystopian enough. but, again, it is happening during an ostensible ceasfire.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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#MutualAid request courtesy of @swaidcollective.bsky.social's Instagram.
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
#MutualAid request courtesy of @swaidcollective.bsky.social's Instagram.
This whole story is kind of bonkers. Is this really how the Canadian government is run? Hiding behind curtains and claiming you can't vote on a major bill because your facial recognition software wasn't working?
It's always just a game to the people in power while for the rest of us it's our lives.
It's always just a game to the people in power while for the rest of us it's our lives.
🎥 appears to show 2 pple standing behind curtains on Con side of HoC as count underway, Scheer's SoC said it wasn't him or Reid.
After it became apparent budget would pass...Scheer & Reid told Speaker they wanted to vote vs budget but couldn't d/t tech probs. Speaker allowed.
After it became apparent budget would pass...Scheer & Reid told Speaker they wanted to vote vs budget but couldn't d/t tech probs. Speaker allowed.
How the Conservatives helped pass Carney's budget, avoiding an election | CBC News
Minutes before time ran out on Monday's budget vote, two senior Conservatives swooped into the chamber claiming their electronic voting app wasn't working and declared they wanted to vote against Prim...
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This whole story is kind of bonkers. Is this really how the Canadian government is run? Hiding behind curtains and claiming you can't vote on a major bill because your facial recognition software wasn't working?
It's always just a game to the people in power while for the rest of us it's our lives.
It's always just a game to the people in power while for the rest of us it's our lives.
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That’s 4 invocations of Notwithstanding Clause for Danielle Smith within a month, with this these of transgender policy bills set to stand regardless of the Charter rights they violate.
The premier mused about Alberta behaving more like Quebec in Confederation. This is one way to do it.
The premier mused about Alberta behaving more like Quebec in Confederation. This is one way to do it.
November 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
That’s 4 invocations of Notwithstanding Clause for Danielle Smith within a month, with this these of transgender policy bills set to stand regardless of the Charter rights they violate.
The premier mused about Alberta behaving more like Quebec in Confederation. This is one way to do it.
The premier mused about Alberta behaving more like Quebec in Confederation. This is one way to do it.