This morning's marvellous send-off event was in Vancouver.
Coolkitvic
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Home lands and waters of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations. Local Action on climate change 💚 #YYJ Victoria BC
We are proud to be a part of this cross country climate action.
“If we don’t commemorate the deaths... we’re not going to take the kind of #climateaction that we need to prevent future disasters,” said @ericdoherty.bsky.social, a spokesperson for Climate Justice Victoria" vicnews.com/2026/06/29/p... #yyj #bcpoli #heatwave
PHOTOS: Climate group gathers in Victoria to mark 5 years since heat dome - Victoria News
The 2021 heat dome claimed the lives of more than 600 in British Columbia
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Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility on British Columbia's north coast. https://cheknews.ca/comment-period-opens-for-planned-liquefied-petroleum-gas-facility-on-b-c-coast-1332512/
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility on British Columbia's north coast.
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I wrote this 7 years ago In it I called for cities to better embrace greenery, reflective coatings, water and shading to tackle urban heat. More relevant than ever…. www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/...
It's hot today. As we head toward the 5th anniversary of the deadly heat dome of 2021, we're joining a rally in Victoria in calling for the right to cool in the CRD with our friends at the BC Heat Collaborative. @sierraclubbc.bsky.social #bcheatcollaborative
This is also the island launch of. the BC Heat Collaborative, with the mainland launch taking place in Vancouver.
Today is #ShowYourStripes day! The warming stripes, created by @edhawkins.org, show how the place where you live has changed over time. Find yours at showyourstripes.info. Download them, share them, and use them to start a conversation today!
#YYJ Heat Dome 5th Anniversary Commemoration – Sun June 28, 2 pm – Ogden Point. Please join us! Organized by Climate Justice Victoria, @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social Victoria, @cane-aciie.bsky.social and @coolkitvicyyj.bsky.social www.climatejusticevictoria.ca/2026/06/19/h... #bcheat #bcpoli
Looking for ideas to build neighbourhood connection? The #CRDConnectionInAction kickoff workshop produced dozens of low-barrier ways to get started. 📝 Find something that fits your time and interests: buff.ly/bSIHA3w #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
Real ideas for building connection: What connectors are doing for Loneliness Awareness Week
Small moments, big impact: inspiration from the Capital Region community.
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Did you take action to build connection in your community? Big or small, we want to hear about it! ✍️ Share your story: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50601475/Connection-in-Action-Story-Submission-Form #CRDConnectionInAction #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
Join us for a leisurely walk to remember. And we're rolling up our sleeves to deal with the future.
Hey downtown Victoria folks. If you are interested in rooftop gardening, food security please show your support! #yyj
CHEK News@cheknews.ca · 3mo agoThe downtown core is looking to get greener as Victoria city council brings forward a motion to convert the rooftop parking at the Johnson Street Parkade into a public community garden. https://cheknews.ca/victoria-city-council-seeks-to-convert-johnson-parkade-into-a-rooftop-garden-1329479/
The federal government is proposing a sweeping attack on our environmental safety net and we must put a stop to it. share.nwmd.social/s/IRY7EI7a
Tell the Carney government to scrap their destructive deregulation agenda
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Save $$ with a free kit from BC Hydro. If you qualify, they will send one to you. What's in it? Four LED light bulbs Weather stripping to reduce drafts around windows and doors High-efficiency showerheads Water-saving tap aerators Foam outlet gaskets LED night light Fridge and freezer thermometer
Free energy saving kit
General program announcements and notices
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#yyj 👇🏼💚
Jeremy Caradonna@jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 4mo agoThe Feds - pipelines The Province - LNG Vancouver - reversing gas hookup bans Victoria - Zero Carbon Step Code, bike lanes, expansion of urban forest (150k trees), requesting ability to regulate GHGs from existing buildings, 26C max temps action, pedestrianization, missing middle, bike valet,
Most of us want to know our neighbours better, but sometimes just don't know how to start. Here are five small ways to open the door to connecting with our neighbours – awkwardness not necessary (but it’s okay!). #CRDConnectionInAction
Loneliness is a quiet crisis. Connection is the cure, and it lives next door. Join in with us for Connection in Action, a Capital Region campaign running now through Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15-21. Learn more and sign up: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction
Save $$ with a free kit from BC Hydro. If you qualify, they will send one to you. What's in it? Four LED light bulbs Weather stripping to reduce drafts around windows and doors High-efficiency showerheads Water-saving tap aerators Foam outlet gaskets LED night light Fridge and freezer thermometer
Free energy saving kit
General program announcements and notices
bchydro.com