Hazy skies over southern Vancouver Island caused by wildfires are expected to bring “moderate” health risks to locals on Wednesday. https://cheknews.ca/wildfire-smoke-forecast-to-cause-moderate-health-risks-in-greater-victoria-1340440/

Wildfire smoke forecast to cause ‘moderate’ health risks in Greater Victoria

Hazy skies over southern Vancouver Island caused by wildfires are expected to bring “moderate” health risks to locals on Wednesday.

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Due to the wildfires currently burning in the Pacific Northwest it is being projected that smoke will once again blanket many regions, which is a reminder yet another important reminder that as long as you’re breathing there’s still time for you to start masking again.

The most infuriating thing about all the Fauci stuff this week is that everyone is past tensing a pandemic that is still happening. Covid is still disabling and killing people.

This is one of the few remaining Garry Oak Ecosystems left in Nanaimo as we insist on razing every last inch of this type of beautiful ecosystem instead of protecting it. This spot needs the same sort of public outcry as we’ve seen in protecting Cable Bay and Rocky City Wetlands.

NanaimoNewsNOW@nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social · last wk.

An envisioned light industrial complex, east of the Nanaimo Parkway, took its first of many steps forward Monday night. Planned is a new connector off East Wellington Rd., towards Northfield Rd., along with a number of office and other spaces. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/07/28/i...

Not all heroes wear capes. Some meant to but wind up in gorilla masks instead. Thank you to Joyce Kozloff and all the other Guerrilla Girls, whether or not you ever come forward. What you did was so, so important.

Founding member of Guerrilla Girls reveals her identity

One of the founding members of feminist art collective Guerrilla Girls has revealed herself to be American painter and sculptor Joyce Kozloff.

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Same. Screams quietly though due to sinus pain / migraine.

Jen the Feisty Librarian@feistywaters.com · last wk.

Local woman wakes up, screams into the void again, makes oatmeal.

We need to ban foreign ownership of BC farmland immediately. The super-billionaire heir to the Walmart fortune, Stan Kroenke, now controls over 13% of BC’s farmland - this is a threat to BC’s sovereignty, food security and farmers. Read the Tyee’s in-depth coverage on this issue.

Canadian arts and culture folks: the federal government has launched a (methodologically flawed) survey on "the Cultural Sector's readiness for Artificial Intelligence". If you're ready to resist or refuse genAI, here's your chance to let them know. pch.research-recherche.ca/f/s.aspx?lan...

National Survey on the Cultural Sector’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence

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“The Regional District of Nanaimo is moving all of its water service areas to Stage 4 Water Conservation, effective July 24, as drought conditions continue across the region.” cheknews.ca/stage-4-wate... - @cheknews.ca #Drought #Nanaimo

Stage 4 water restrictions coming to RDN water service areas

The Regional District of Nanaimo is moving all of its water service areas to Stage 4 Water Conservation, effective July 24, as drought conditions continue across the region.

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FYI if you use the WeatherCan app made by Environment and Climate Change Canada you can set notifications for air quality. When it reaches the level you set, you will get a notification. Overall it’s a great app, highly recommend

Bertie is having a real normal one today.

This looks like an amazing job for an ‘undergraduate or graduate student in the Fall 2026 semester, pursuing a degree or certificate in scientific illustration, fine arts, graphic design, or similar related field of study.’

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation@xercessociety.bsky.social · 2w ago

Join Xerces and make art that supports conservation! 🐝✍🏽 Job Title: Science Illustration Intern 🌎Location: Remote 💲Compensation: $24/hr, 20hrs/week 📅Duration: Sep-Dec 2026 ❗Apply by: July 31, 2026 Learn more and apply at xerces.org/jobs

This project sounds amazing!

Castanet.net@castanet.net · 2w ago

Blueberry First Nations says native plant orchard to help restore B.C. industry sites (Northern BC)

Canadian COVID Forecast Jul 18 - Jul 31, 2026 BRITISH COLUMBIA MODERATE [no change] About 1 of every 123 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 2.2 x higher -Long COVID: 3.9 x higher -Hospitalizations: 3.4 x higher -Deaths: 3.1 x higher

We are accepting donations on behalf of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation to help them navigate through this crisis. If you can, please donate via e-transfer to: an7gc@anishinabek.ca Donations can also be made by credit card through PayPal or CanadaHelps with further information at an7gc.ca/donate/

NEW from Brandi Morin. The last stand for old growth: As the chainsaws close in, land defenders refuse to look away. First Nations elders are once again on the front lines. With ancient forests facing imminent destruction, they say industry has written off entire ecosystem as ‘collateral damage.’

The last stand for old growth: As the chainsaws close in, land defenders refuse to look away

First Nations elders are once again on the front lines. With the last ancient forests facing imminent destruction, they say industry has written off the trees, wildlife and entire ecosystem as ‘collat...

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Just realizing now that there are two Toms, Hiddleston and Holland.

Awkward Monkey Puppet Reaction

Alt: Awkward Monkey Puppet Reaction gif

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every time there are serious levels of forest fire smoke, I learn how many people still don't own air purifiers or don't have them on all the time even though the science is pretty clear on how they help with allergies and reduce the transmission of viruses like Covid-19

The funniest (in a dark way) thing about the naturalization of covid denial is that now people won't think to wear a mask outside even when the AQI eclipses 150.

For folks struggling to figure out how to deal with wildfire smoke, I put together some information a few years ago: apihtawikosisan.com/2023/09/miti...

Mitigating Exposure to Wildfire Smoke: What I’ve Learned So Far

Folks, we need to talk. I’m shut up in the house again, windows tightly closed, air-filters running, because the outside air quality is absolutely terrible. It’s “wildfire season&…

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"I don't have time to worry about explosive diarreah-causing lettuce, I'm too busy worrying about fascism" is not a phrase I thought I'd be uttering in the year of our Lord 2026, but tbh maybe that's on me

The Canadian federal government is proposing major legislative changes that would make it easier to fast-track climate-wrecking pipelines. If you are a Canadian, use this 350 Canada's online tool to flood the public consultation before July 22! share.nwmd.social/s/a02SfMBi

Flood the Consultation: Don’t Fast-Track Destruction

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Lovely mini documentary about Satinflower Nursery here on so-called Vancouver Island. They carry out important and beautiful work with native plants! www.visiontv.ca/videos/visio...

🚨 🚨 we’re halfway to our goal of a monorail cat with two of four legs in proper position 🚨 🚨 🚨

I'm pleased with this

You know Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Beefs & Bouquets, but what about the Gabriola Sounder Smiles & Snarls @magpie.tips? Smiles only!

Rest in peace, David Hockney. 😢

My latest #biodiversity story - any guesses about what Canada spends to assess 1,000+ species at risk of extinction? Spoiler alert: it's not very much. Canada's Endangered Species Watchdog Is Strapped for Cash via @thetyee.ca www.thetyee.ca/News/2026/06...

Canada’s Endangered Species Watchdog Is Strapped for Cash | The Tyee

One commissioner said it’s like ‘providing a fire department with garden hoses for three-alarm fires.’

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The previous edition is THE plant ID book for the region. An updated book is coming in fall! Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon. Heartened that ethnobotanist Leigh Joseph (Styawat), of the Skwxwú7mesh Nation is part of it. Please repost/ fund! www.kickstarter.com/projects/can...

Plants of the Pacific Coast: From Alaska to Oregon

A brand-new, fully up-to-date plant guide by Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, Leigh Joseph (Styawat) and Jamie Fenneman

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