“You need to appreciate government before you start shitting yourself.” As explosive diarrhea sweeps the nation, @profgalloway.com and @karaswisher.bsky.social talk about how functioning public health agencies often go unnoticed—until they don’t.

Vancouver councillor adopts 10-year-old dog known for chasing the SkyTrain

Vancouver councillor adopts 10-year-old dog known for chasing the SkyTrain

A Vancouver City Councillor has adopted a 10-year-old Golden Retriever known for getting stuck in the Canada Line train tracks. Over three years ago, Moishi, who is a service dog, was with his owner while getting on the Canada Line SkyTrain at the Broadway-City Hall station. His owner boarded th...

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Good line by @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social "Taking responsibility is an act of leadership." Today Sim showed what kind of leader he is. And ABC showed that they are craven sycophants more eager to cling to their dear leader than do the right thing hmmmm this is reminding me of something

To the family who lost their loved one yesterday, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. To the first responders who were there to help, I am so grateful for your service and certainly Vancouverites are as well.

If only it had been fully funded in 2024.

Rebecca Bligh@rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social · 3mo ago

On March 10, 2026, I moved an amendment to support means prevention fencing on the Granville St. Bridge. The goal was simple: make suicide prevention infrastructure a priority and help save lives. The mayor and ABC councillors voted against the amendment. Prevention should not be this difficult.

“It’s a welcome signal that the federal government is recognizing how essential local infrastructure is.” - FCM President @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social on yesterday’s announcement. 🎥 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Carney announces $35B plan to protect Canada's Arctic

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced some details of his government's $35-billion plan to protect Canada's Arctic region, featuring a beefed-up military presence. Carney spoke in Yellowknife before hi...

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Interesting #LocalGov insights from @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social as @fcm.ca welcomes Ottawa’s strengthened commitment to the #infrastructure funding needed to build stronger communities. #CDNMuni www.municipalworld.com/feature-stor...

FCM welcomes federal investment in stronger communities - Municipal World

Canadian municipalities welcomed the federal government’s new Build Communities Strong Fund as a long‑overdue boost for aging local infrastructure.

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I sat down with The Tyee to talk about why I’m running for mayor, the issues that matter most, and why I launched Vote Vancouver. “Rebecca Bligh Wants Vancouver’s Votes for Mayor” thetyee.ca/News/2026/04... 🧵

Rebecca Bligh Wants Vancouver’s Votes for Mayor | The Tyee

The two-term city councillor and mayoral candidate started Vote Vancouver to be non-partisan.

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A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.

AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s Congressional bid | TechCrunch

A tech billionaire-backed super PAC is spending $125 million to undercut candidates pushing for AI regulation. New York's Alex Bores, a former tech executive himself, is one of them.

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insane price history on this (2300 sqft!) penthouse near Birch+Broadway. still assessed at $2.3M somehow www.zealty.ca/property/bc/...

@Canada … fyi

Mother Jones@motherjones.com · last yr.

One reason so many American hospitals are struggling? Investors buy them up, then suck them dry, charging such high rents that services are gutted. Reveal explores what happened to one Louisiana hospital when Medical Properties Trust came to town. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

It’s time for a discussion on spending priorities. From sea to sea to sea.

Toronto Star@thestar.com · last yr.

Over 6.5 million people in this country don’t have a regular family doctor or nurse practitioner. It’s heartbreaking to see so many people in Canada still struggle to get that kind of care. Primary care in Canada is suffering and doctors want input on how to fix it. #Opinion

It’s a conundrum. 🤷‍♂️

In today’s version of Murphy’s Law Loves Me, iframe and google ads tracking events. I manage to find the software limitations of marketing, CMS, crm, and other programs’ consistently.

From Pollara's 30th annual economic outlook survey: Words to describe your personal financial situation: Worried 48% (-5 since last year) Optimistic 34% (+7) Confident 31% (+5) Calm 31% (+1) Upset 25% (-3) Sad 24% (-3) Pessimistic 22% (-4) https://buff.ly/40rABF6

Classless

Randi Mayem Singer@rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 2y ago

The video will live forever. Shame on him. He not only showed his true colors, but he stole her moment.

AI Analysis: A hybrid of a political analyst and a quirky pet influencer, laced with the excitement of a racing commentator. blueskyroast.com So interesting. I am throttling my political commentary and investment questions. Afraid of online conflict.

Get Your Bluesky Personality Analyzed (With a Side of Gentle Roasting) | Bluesky Roast

Discover your Bluesky persona through our AI-powered analysis. Get insights about your posting style, community role, and quirks - all served with a dash of humor.

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#F1 is so exciting rn, I am watching my first quali race. Gone is the Lewis era. Gone is the max era. No one can predict who will win these races. It is awesome.

2 cables cut 2 nuclear reactors malfunctioned Oilfield power outage Support cable broke on suspension bridge This mofo

She lives on as a beautiful reminder of what is possible. @hotelzena thank you for a lovely stay.

Doing research for a client meeting this week. I am part of the scaled agile world. I am always floored by the impressive results SAFe creates: 30% happier employees 50% faster launch times. 50% improvements in quality 35% increases in productivity #agile #scaledagile #scrum