Jen Stewart
@jstewgie.bsky.social
Riding bikes, reading books, petting dogs, trying to improve the world in Victoria, BC. Proofreader and editor. Past lives in law and QA. Swearmonger.
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A refreshing editorial from the Oak Bay News, Oct 9, 2025:
October 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
A refreshing editorial from the Oak Bay News, Oct 9, 2025:
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Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Health Canada convened an independent expert advisory group in 2020 to provide guidance on safer supply. Health Canada heavily redacted its final report, but unredacted version obtained by CBC shows the expert group said drug crisis is driven by prohibition and recommended expansion of safer supply
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These free veterinary clinics for low-income pet familes cost more than $25,000 to operate annually, but do so much to keep families together and animals healthy and pain free - consider a tax deductible donation, if you can spare a few bucks:
www.pawsforhope.org?form=donations
www.pawsforhope.org?form=donations
Paws for Hope: Improving the lives of pets and their people
Paws for Hope Animal Welfare Foundation—improving the lives of pets and their people across British Columbia.
www.pawsforhope.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
These free veterinary clinics for low-income pet familes cost more than $25,000 to operate annually, but do so much to keep families together and animals healthy and pain free - consider a tax deductible donation, if you can spare a few bucks:
www.pawsforhope.org?form=donations
www.pawsforhope.org?form=donations
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You used to regularly hang out with your neighbour across the street for chats and drinks. But then that neighbour started taking crazy pills, shit on your front lawn, threaten and shout obscenities at you.
So you simply don’t cross the street to chat any more. That does not require “effort”.
So you simply don’t cross the street to chat any more. That does not require “effort”.
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You used to regularly hang out with your neighbour across the street for chats and drinks. But then that neighbour started taking crazy pills, shit on your front lawn, threaten and shout obscenities at you.
So you simply don’t cross the street to chat any more. That does not require “effort”.
So you simply don’t cross the street to chat any more. That does not require “effort”.
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The world is moving past the need for LNG while we debate how many tax dollars to throw at LNG.
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The world is moving past the need for LNG while we debate how many tax dollars to throw at LNG.
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She loved his blue eyes
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
She loved his blue eyes
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ONEBC RALLIES IN CUL DE SAC is the funniest possible subhead, well done
The story is actually that Dallas Brodie’s anti-Indigenous racism and generally antisocial politics aren’t welcome in Kamloops, and she was booted to the curb. Byyye. www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Kamloop...
Venue cancellation forces OneBC leader to shift Kamloops event to street outside hotel - Kamloops News
www.castanetkamloops.net
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
ONEBC RALLIES IN CUL DE SAC is the funniest possible subhead, well done
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Without fanfare, the BC Ministry of Transportation released a report that makes a strong case for a Westshore to Victoria rail line, writes Sam Holland
New Study Makes Strong Case for Getting Westshore Rail on Track - Better Columbia
The province quietly updated the 2011 Westshore Rapid Transit Study. They determined that we need transit investment, now more than ever.
bettercolumbia.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Without fanfare, the BC Ministry of Transportation released a report that makes a strong case for a Westshore to Victoria rail line, writes Sam Holland
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pickup trucks for the average person should not have been allowed to advance past this. if you need anything bigger, you should have to provide some kind of documentation showing you have the license and need for special heavy machinery, otherwise you get the 1990 toyota hilux
November 14, 2025 at 1:38 AM
pickup trucks for the average person should not have been allowed to advance past this. if you need anything bigger, you should have to provide some kind of documentation showing you have the license and need for special heavy machinery, otherwise you get the 1990 toyota hilux
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💕 The season of giving is around the corner! We're once again a drop-off location for the Backpack Project, which provides necessities and comfort items to those in our community without homes.
Drop off items for donation during out hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. #oakbay #yyj
Drop off items for donation during out hours, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. #oakbay #yyj
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Did You Know? Sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act divides families, disrupts traditions, and limits access to essential rights and entitlements. See how this impacts First Nations women and communities across Canada.
BC First Nations Perspectives and Positions www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...
BC First Nations Perspectives and Positions www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Did You Know? Sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act divides families, disrupts traditions, and limits access to essential rights and entitlements. See how this impacts First Nations women and communities across Canada.
BC First Nations Perspectives and Positions www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...
BC First Nations Perspectives and Positions www.ubcic.bc.ca/bc_first_nat...
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It's absolutely terrifying that Rustad isn't "socially conservative" enough for these freaks.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/u...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/u...
Unhappy with Rustad, B.C. Conservatives in Esquimalt-Colwood dissolve riding association
Christian McCay, who served as president until last month, said people are concerned the party is no longer representing socially conservative beliefs in the legislature.
www.timescolonist.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's absolutely terrifying that Rustad isn't "socially conservative" enough for these freaks.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/u...
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/u...
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Ok folks we are back at it again from 1-5. Yesterday was a lot. Heard from so many passionate Vancouverites.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Budget hearing continued after short recess. 157: environmental lawyer (?)Reads poem. 158: raised in east van. This is austerity and hasn’t been asked for. I’ve been lucky enough to use public services. Breaks my heart to think they won’t get same quality. Few people asked for this police budget.
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ok folks we are back at it again from 1-5. Yesterday was a lot. Heard from so many passionate Vancouverites.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
Unfortunately I heard the mayor say it was a waste of time. But I assure you, I’m listening.
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Actually let’s make a list: who is still with us and has never let us down? I started with Dolly; who else?
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Actually let’s make a list: who is still with us and has never let us down? I started with Dolly; who else?
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We're gonna build a pipeline for every possible liquid before we build meaningful passenger rail. Maybe it's time to accept that we must be puréed and shoved into a tube in order to travel across this country.
November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We're gonna build a pipeline for every possible liquid before we build meaningful passenger rail. Maybe it's time to accept that we must be puréed and shoved into a tube in order to travel across this country.
The Stocking Stuffers for Seniors trees are back at London Drugs. This project makes it very easy to do something nice for someone else. www.londondrugs.com/stocking-stu...
www.londondrugs.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Stocking Stuffers for Seniors trees are back at London Drugs. This project makes it very easy to do something nice for someone else. www.londondrugs.com/stocking-stu...
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British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province's handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is "a violation" of human rights.
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation
British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province's handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is "a violation" of human rights.
cheknews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province's handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is "a violation" of human rights.
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DROP THE PHONE. FORGET EVERYTHING. THIS IS HUGE.
I have called spousal clawbacks legislated poverty for years.
So many will be able to seek gainful employment, come out from illegal rental units, can get married and file taxes together, and more!
I'm crying on the inside for my PWD friends.
I have called spousal clawbacks legislated poverty for years.
So many will be able to seek gainful employment, come out from illegal rental units, can get married and file taxes together, and more!
I'm crying on the inside for my PWD friends.
CARGA UPDATE: BC Ends Spousal Caps and Clawbacks, Expanding Support for People Living with a Disability - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025NANAIMO, B.C. – The BC Greens and BC NDP have announced that, starting December 1, 2025, couples in which both partners receive disability payments will now rece...
bcgreencaucus.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
DROP THE PHONE. FORGET EVERYTHING. THIS IS HUGE.
I have called spousal clawbacks legislated poverty for years.
So many will be able to seek gainful employment, come out from illegal rental units, can get married and file taxes together, and more!
I'm crying on the inside for my PWD friends.
I have called spousal clawbacks legislated poverty for years.
So many will be able to seek gainful employment, come out from illegal rental units, can get married and file taxes together, and more!
I'm crying on the inside for my PWD friends.
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My Oak Bay homies: if you care about the lack of transparency in city planning and process, you gotta show up and do something about it.
Public Hearing coming up likely Dec. 1/2- would be great to hear voices that are concerned about the process followed here to speak up. Addressing the false dichotomy between what the mayor proposed and “massive densification” is important. This is not an either/or, and the process is at issue.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
My Oak Bay homies: if you care about the lack of transparency in city planning and process, you gotta show up and do something about it.
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The point that the person responsible for the state of the logging industry today is Rich Coleman 20 years ago seems to go over everyones head. In some cases due to true ignorance, in some cases due to ostritch-in-sand unwillingness to acknowledge past mistakes, and sometimes deliberately.
As forests minister takes trade mission overseas, NDP and Conservative politicians spar over who is responsible for state of logging industry.
Forests Minister Parmar in Asia trying to find new customers for B.C. lumber - Langley Advance Times
Parmar blames Trump tariffs for industry decline, critic says he should point finger at himself
langleyadvancetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The point that the person responsible for the state of the logging industry today is Rich Coleman 20 years ago seems to go over everyones head. In some cases due to true ignorance, in some cases due to ostritch-in-sand unwillingness to acknowledge past mistakes, and sometimes deliberately.
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Having down time and rest should be more of a badge of honour than being busy.
November 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Having down time and rest should be more of a badge of honour than being busy.
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JESUS CHRIST IN RICHMOND PARK: ORIGINAL UPLOAD
YouTube video by JAGGL113
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Nothing is going to happen with the Epstein files, is it?
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Nothing is going to happen with the Epstein files, is it?
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a “Space Force”, if you will
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
a “Space Force”, if you will
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX