MichelleZ
@smokedtofu.bsky.social
Trail running, hockey, snowshoeing, trips to Japan, vegan
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“Amazon’s efforts to block an organizing drive at its Delta warehouse were so unfair that the union should be automatically certified, Unifor Local 114 told the BC Labour Relations Board last week.” thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Amazon’s Misdeeds Should Mean Automatic Unionization, Says Unifor | The Tyee
The company broke the law trying to block an organizing drive at a Delta distribution centre, the union told the labour board.
thetyee.ca
February 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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It's unclear whether this is related to Canada-U.S. relations overall and the CBSA hasn't answered my question about if it is but anyways there now one less place to get into Canada from the United States and it is the Pacific Crest Trail www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada no longer allows hikers to enter B.C. via Pacific Crest Trail | CBC News
The Canadian Border Services Agency says hikers on a trail that crosses into British Columbia from Washington state will no longer be allowed to proceed without first entering Canada through a designa...
www.cbc.ca
January 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It's unclear whether this is related to Canada-U.S. relations overall and the CBSA hasn't answered my question about if it is but anyways there now one less place to get into Canada from the United States and it is the Pacific Crest Trail www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social has talked a lot about the need for a 'Team Canada' approach in the face of new tariffs from Trump, but when it comes to putting resource profits ahead of ecosystems, he seems to be playing for Team Corporate.
#bcpoli
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/wildern...
#bcpoli
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/wildern...
Wilderness Committee slams BC NDP for lack of environmental urgency in mandate letters
Environmental protection and follow-through on past promises missing from ministerial direction
www.wildernesscommittee.org
January 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social has talked a lot about the need for a 'Team Canada' approach in the face of new tariffs from Trump, but when it comes to putting resource profits ahead of ecosystems, he seems to be playing for Team Corporate.
#bcpoli
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/wildern...
#bcpoli
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/wildern...
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Yet not a single mention of the fact that Rio Tinto's dam is the original cause of fish decline and water temperature increases in the Nechako River.
January 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Yet not a single mention of the fact that Rio Tinto's dam is the original cause of fish decline and water temperature increases in the Nechako River.
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“If a government is not committed to the ideas of social acceptance, respect for difference and fair treatment, then it becomes much easier for such a government to exclude citizens, reject individual needs and prioritize some groups over others.” thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Standing Up to Conservative Attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | The Tyee
‘Anti-woke’ Poilievre promises to end programs that made Canada better.
thetyee.ca
January 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“If a government is not committed to the ideas of social acceptance, respect for difference and fair treatment, then it becomes much easier for such a government to exclude citizens, reject individual needs and prioritize some groups over others.” thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane
Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
www.fastcompany.com
January 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
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We were not told the truth by @eby-david.bsky.social about BC Hydro's massive capital spending program. Much of that money is another hidden subsidy to promote fossil fuels.
in-sights.ca/2025/01/19/p...
in-sights.ca/2025/01/19/p...
Prepare for electric rate shock
In a recent piece, I demonstrated that successive British Columbia governments have seriously reduced the public share of the value of natural gas produced in the province. Now, there is evidence o…
in-sights.ca
January 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We were not told the truth by @eby-david.bsky.social about BC Hydro's massive capital spending program. Much of that money is another hidden subsidy to promote fossil fuels.
in-sights.ca/2025/01/19/p...
in-sights.ca/2025/01/19/p...
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After David Eby announced to a resource industry crowd that BC would bypass an environmental assessment for a new transmission line, I dug into the lobbying records.
LNG proponents in the region lobbied govt on the topic more than once a week last year.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
LNG proponents in the region lobbied govt on the topic more than once a week last year.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
After Heavy LNG Lobbying, BC Simplifies Power Project Approval | The Tyee
The move will allow the North Coast Transmission Line to bypass an environmental assessment.
thetyee.ca
January 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
After David Eby announced to a resource industry crowd that BC would bypass an environmental assessment for a new transmission line, I dug into the lobbying records.
LNG proponents in the region lobbied govt on the topic more than once a week last year.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
LNG proponents in the region lobbied govt on the topic more than once a week last year.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
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B.C. plans to amend legislation to place the North Coast Transmission Line under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator, allowing the project to avoid an environmental assessment, Premier Eby announced Tuesday.
After Heavy LNG Lobbying, BC Simplifies Power Project Approval | The Tyee
The move will allow the North Coast Transmission Line to bypass an environmental assessment.
thetyee.ca
January 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
B.C. plans to amend legislation to place the North Coast Transmission Line under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator, allowing the project to avoid an environmental assessment, Premier Eby announced Tuesday.
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Recreating my huge thread below here, will pin to my profile.
Thread of threads - Poilievre is lying to you:
Poilievre and his party have voted NO against the following legislation and bills in Parliament
Voted No on Bill C-21 - amendments to firearms bill
Voted No on Bill C-245 - amendments /1
Thread of threads - Poilievre is lying to you:
Poilievre and his party have voted NO against the following legislation and bills in Parliament
Voted No on Bill C-21 - amendments to firearms bill
Voted No on Bill C-245 - amendments /1
December 19, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Recreating my huge thread below here, will pin to my profile.
Thread of threads - Poilievre is lying to you:
Poilievre and his party have voted NO against the following legislation and bills in Parliament
Voted No on Bill C-21 - amendments to firearms bill
Voted No on Bill C-245 - amendments /1
Thread of threads - Poilievre is lying to you:
Poilievre and his party have voted NO against the following legislation and bills in Parliament
Voted No on Bill C-21 - amendments to firearms bill
Voted No on Bill C-245 - amendments /1
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Some worry that Mark Carney has never held elected office. All he has done is guide TWO countries through the worst financial crises they have faced since the Great Depression.
What do I worry about? A Prime Minister-in-waiting who has never held a real job OUTSIDE of elected office.
#Canada
What do I worry about? A Prime Minister-in-waiting who has never held a real job OUTSIDE of elected office.
#Canada
Wow. Mark Carney, potential new Liberal Leader and Prime Minister here in Canada, was on @thedailyshow.com with Jon Stewart tonight. And he did a very good job, I think, because he came across as both smart/experienced AND engaging with a sense of humour.
Very interesting. youtu.be/zs8St-fF0kE
Very interesting. youtu.be/zs8St-fF0kE
Mark Carney - Canada Not Interested in Trump’s Offer & Liberal Leadership Prospects | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
January 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Some worry that Mark Carney has never held elected office. All he has done is guide TWO countries through the worst financial crises they have faced since the Great Depression.
What do I worry about? A Prime Minister-in-waiting who has never held a real job OUTSIDE of elected office.
#Canada
What do I worry about? A Prime Minister-in-waiting who has never held a real job OUTSIDE of elected office.
#Canada
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THREAD: Many organizations aren’t actively posting here & they should have a presence on this app, especially emergency agencies. Many people don’t have X or Facebook. There are more than 26 million users on this app, according to @cnet.com (Dec. 17, 2024): www.cnet.com/tech/how-to-...
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January 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
THREAD: Many organizations aren’t actively posting here & they should have a presence on this app, especially emergency agencies. Many people don’t have X or Facebook. There are more than 26 million users on this app, according to @cnet.com (Dec. 17, 2024): www.cnet.com/tech/how-to-...
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Some classlessness from Pierre Poilievre’s top advisor towards former Conservative leader, Erin O’Toole, who was just one more veteran they screwed over…👇
January 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Some classlessness from Pierre Poilievre’s top advisor towards former Conservative leader, Erin O’Toole, who was just one more veteran they screwed over…👇
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We’re here at the farmers market with our local potatoes, hazelnuts, frozen berries. Hope you can support your local farmer wherever you are
#buylocal #comoxvalley
#buylocal #comoxvalley
January 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We’re here at the farmers market with our local potatoes, hazelnuts, frozen berries. Hope you can support your local farmer wherever you are
#buylocal #comoxvalley
#buylocal #comoxvalley
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Important warning here from @dogwoodbc.bsky.social about what's causing FortisBC gas prices to rise in BC, and how those household costs could escalate when LNG exports come online later this year:
www.dogwoodbc.ca/news/fortisb...
www.dogwoodbc.ca/news/fortisb...
FortisBC gas bills jump to pay for new pipelines
Bills, bills, bills ... life is getting more expensive for B.C. families who heat and cook with gas. Private gas utility FortisBC jacked up its prices on
www.dogwoodbc.ca
January 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Important warning here from @dogwoodbc.bsky.social about what's causing FortisBC gas prices to rise in BC, and how those household costs could escalate when LNG exports come online later this year:
www.dogwoodbc.ca/news/fortisb...
www.dogwoodbc.ca/news/fortisb...
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Great news. #Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association is planning to go up to Lac Le Jeune Lake on Sunday to build skating track. It will be a great addition to the rink that’s there. If you come up, remember to bring a shovel to help keep it groomed!
January 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Great news. #Kamloops Outdoor Skating Association is planning to go up to Lac Le Jeune Lake on Sunday to build skating track. It will be a great addition to the rink that’s there. If you come up, remember to bring a shovel to help keep it groomed!
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The BC gov’s severance policy needs an overhaul, amid revelations @Dave_Eby’s former chief of staff Matt Smith got a payout of more than $270,000 - the equivalent of one day for every two he worked on the job. My latest in @TheOrcaBC @Glacier_Media:
www.theorca.ca/commentary/r...
www.theorca.ca/commentary/r...
Rob Shaw: Severance system needs reset after obscene $279K payout to Eby's top aide
Premier must rein in outrageous payouts for departing political advisers
www.theorca.ca
January 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BC gov’s severance policy needs an overhaul, amid revelations @Dave_Eby’s former chief of staff Matt Smith got a payout of more than $270,000 - the equivalent of one day for every two he worked on the job. My latest in @TheOrcaBC @Glacier_Media:
www.theorca.ca/commentary/r...
www.theorca.ca/commentary/r...
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No wonder Elon Musk wants to install Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister.
He is the only opposition leader in history who won't or can't get a security clearance.
Hell you need a security clearance to volunteer at the library.
He also voted against multiple times against support for Ukraine.
He is the only opposition leader in history who won't or can't get a security clearance.
Hell you need a security clearance to volunteer at the library.
He also voted against multiple times against support for Ukraine.
January 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
No wonder Elon Musk wants to install Pierre Poilievre as Prime Minister.
He is the only opposition leader in history who won't or can't get a security clearance.
Hell you need a security clearance to volunteer at the library.
He also voted against multiple times against support for Ukraine.
He is the only opposition leader in history who won't or can't get a security clearance.
Hell you need a security clearance to volunteer at the library.
He also voted against multiple times against support for Ukraine.
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They give us unconditional love, devotion & loyalty.
They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.
That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.
👁️❤️🐶🐕
They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.
That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.
👁️❤️🐶🐕
January 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
They give us unconditional love, devotion & loyalty.
They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.
That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.
👁️❤️🐶🐕
They are a reliable source of peace, joy & contentment.
That they have made this a better world is an undisputed FACT.
👁️❤️🐶🐕
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In cities where there isn’t likely to be investment available for badly needed service improvements AND free fares (sadly, that’s MOST cities), I strongly prefer strategic ridership-focused SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS, along with reasonable fares (and free fares for under 18, over 60, and low income). 3/
January 4, 2025 at 3:22 AM
In cities where there isn’t likely to be investment available for badly needed service improvements AND free fares (sadly, that’s MOST cities), I strongly prefer strategic ridership-focused SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS, along with reasonable fares (and free fares for under 18, over 60, and low income). 3/
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Pierre Poilievre is leaning heavily into rage and disinformation.
His interview with Jordan Peterson speaks volumes about where he will take the politics of our nation.
I was once targeted by Jordan Peterson and the death threats I faced went off the charts.
www.thestar.com/opinion/deat...
His interview with Jordan Peterson speaks volumes about where he will take the politics of our nation.
I was once targeted by Jordan Peterson and the death threats I faced went off the charts.
www.thestar.com/opinion/deat...
Death threats, Jordan Peterson and me: My journey into the world of Pitchfork Politics
Some on the far right are using the language of violence to intimidate people. Here’s what we should do, says NDP MP Charlie Angus.
www.thestar.com
January 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Pierre Poilievre is leaning heavily into rage and disinformation.
His interview with Jordan Peterson speaks volumes about where he will take the politics of our nation.
I was once targeted by Jordan Peterson and the death threats I faced went off the charts.
www.thestar.com/opinion/deat...
His interview with Jordan Peterson speaks volumes about where he will take the politics of our nation.
I was once targeted by Jordan Peterson and the death threats I faced went off the charts.
www.thestar.com/opinion/deat...
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John Hedican ran for election in this last BC provincial election against me and 3 other candidates. He's been incredibly brave, sharing his painful story over and over again. I too am incredulous that certain MPs refused to pay attention to his message.
Thank you to my constituents Jennifer & John Hedican for travelling to Ottawa to speak at Health Committee about how their family has been impacted by the toxic drug crisis. It's disappointing Conservative MPs were too busy chatting to listen.
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Grieving father tells MPs how safe supply could have saved his son from drug poisoning
YouTube video by Gord Johns
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December 28, 2024 at 2:48 PM
John Hedican ran for election in this last BC provincial election against me and 3 other candidates. He's been incredibly brave, sharing his painful story over and over again. I too am incredulous that certain MPs refused to pay attention to his message.
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“What you did, it changed my life.”
A chance encounter while working as a security guard brought author Michael McLean back in touch with the man whose unexpected Christmas gift left a permanent impression on him. 🎁
A chance encounter while working as a security guard brought author Michael McLean back in touch with the man whose unexpected Christmas gift left a permanent impression on him. 🎁
The Miracle at Guildford Mall | The Tyee
On the kindness of strangers, and how the most important things come back. An excerpt from ‘Upon a Midnight Clear.’
thetyee.ca
December 27, 2024 at 3:48 PM
“What you did, it changed my life.”
A chance encounter while working as a security guard brought author Michael McLean back in touch with the man whose unexpected Christmas gift left a permanent impression on him. 🎁
A chance encounter while working as a security guard brought author Michael McLean back in touch with the man whose unexpected Christmas gift left a permanent impression on him. 🎁