A lot of rich guys want you to think that the bar on the right is always going to be bigger than the bar on the left.

James Medlock@jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 2d ago

I'm taking my "Norway's wealth tax didn't reduce tax revenue" victory lap.

🎉The BC elections hub is live. We hope that our analysis of what’s at stake will help you: 1️⃣ vote with confidence and 2️⃣ hold the government accountable long after election day. bcpolicy.ca/BCelection

BC Provincial election 2026

Welcome to BC Policy Solutions’ election hub—our analysis of the issues voters identified as their top election priorities.

bcpolicy.ca

Still waiting for a comprehensive #housing plan. Voters want solutions that deliver visible results. Meanwhile a perfect storm plays out across our province. We need leadership and there are solutions candidates should commit to if they are serious about addressing #homelessness. #bcpoli

CHEK News@cheknews.ca · 2d ago

As winter approaches, hundreds of people remain homeless, proven housing programs are being scaled back, and the future of existing supportive housing remains uncertain. This perfect storm plays out across our…

It's worth noting that in the olden days (like, 15 years ago) areas like White Rock/South Surrey, the Tri-Cities, or Ridge Meadows had 5-15 reporters solely dedicated to local community news. There was a business model that supported that, and it's a huge issue that no longer exists.

When I was a kid, I lived in a country (Syria) with public executions (hangings) and these are by definition not happy places.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Hegseth on Nidal Hasan: "He's gonna get a firing squad of soldiers. As it should be. We'll make sure that people are able to watch it. That it's public. Because people need to understand that there's serious consequences for these types of things."

recalling now that Ossoff came in throwing sufficient high heat in the 2020 debates that Perdue opted to no-show the last two

FactPost@factpostnews.bsky.social · 3d ago

Sen. Ossoff: Mike Collins is under federal investigation for the illegal misuse of tax dollars—illegally funneling public money to his violent staffer's girlfriend. And he refused to testify.

Ossoff is like if the 'Stop, stop, he's already dead' scene/meme were a person.

Noah Berlatsky@nberlat.bsky.social · 3d ago

the funniest thing here is it's not even his main point. it's just a casual backhand as he thumps him for supporting data centers.

Once again, for the politicians, business leaders, and journalists still actively posting on X/Twitter: why? You're using a platform that's owned by someone who's trying to break up your country. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.

The Breakdown AB@thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 4d ago

There it is. Elon Musk now advocating for Alberta separation. That should perhaps be one of the biggest reasons to vote to stay. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets Sunday, Oct. 11. 🚧 Road closures in effect Saturday and Sunday 🚗 No parking on race routes 📍 Expect delays and allow extra travel time 🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you are able Road closure map and more info: https://ow.ly/4OwB50ZW5L5 #yyjtraffic

👀👀👀 #yyj

Greater Victoria candidates urge BC parties to restore affordable housing fund

A group of municipal candidates from Victoria and Saanich have called on all provincial parties to commit to restoring the Community Housing Fund as part of their election platforms.

victoriabuzz.com

Really appreciate Jen and @thetyee.ca asking me to weigh in about the person arrested in connection to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, and how the ensuing media narrative is both a symptom of the larger anti-trans hate movement and will directly contribute to its continued amplification.

Jen St. Denis@jenstden.bsky.social · 3d ago

"With any development in a case like this, thoughts should immediately go to the victims... But discussion of the victims or their families has taken a back seat to unprecedented levels of anti-trans vitriol from both public figures and media," writes @melwoods.me thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Professional news! Today I officially started in my new position as an Investigator with @antihate.ca, where I’ll be focusing on researching, documenting, and reporting on anti-trans hate movements in Canada. It's heavy and challenging work, but work I am excited to dive into. ✨🏳️‍⚧️

Again and again russia destroys Ukrainian books. After each strike on a book warehouse, I film how Kyiv bookstores react. Today, my favourite one. In the video: some books by Knygolove, whose warehouse was hit yesterday. The bookstore asks people to support affected publishers by buying a book.

A document prepared by Energy United and Resource Works calls Canada’s policies to fight the climate crisis, protect nature and defend Indigenous Rights are a “problem,” and environmental organizations are “opponents,” @meyer.bsky.social reports They also took aim at the Local Journalism Initiative

Carl Meyer@meyer.bsky.social · 3d ago

A document meant for a behind-closed-doors group of fossil fuel advocates earlier this year got right to the point: Canada’s policies to fight the climate crisis, protect nature and defend Indigenous Rights are a “problem” and environmental organizations are “opponents” thenarwhal.ca/fossil-fuel-...

With Musk now weighing in on which Canadian provinces should leave Confederation, maybe the Government of Canada and its politicians will finally leave “X”? Because if they didnt leave it because of CSAM, maybe they’ll leave it for national unity?

Presentations and videos from a network of 30-plus pro-fossil fuel groups show a coordinated effort to influence public opinion on climate change, and challenge environmental groups, journalists and First Nations land defenders. @meyer.bsky.social has the exclusive.

‘Knowing our opponents’: how a pro-oil-and-gas group tracks journalists, First Nations and environmentalists

New research by Greenpeace Canada lays out a web of pro-oil and gas groups working together to influence public opinion on climate change.

thenarwhal.ca

BREAKING NEWS The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”

⚡️Update: Death toll from Russian glide bomb strike on Kramatorsk bus stop rises to 33. At least 18 others were injured in the Oct. 8 attack, prompting local authorities in Kramatorsk and Sloviansk to suspend all public transport.

At least 30 dead after Russian glide bomb strikes Kramatorsk bus stop

"Russia comes to the Ukrainian land with death," Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin said.

kyivindependent.com

Because they won’t release it themselves, each year I FOI VicPD’s salary info. VicPD is required to disclose staff and public-facing officers’ names, but they’re now claiming that releasing any name, including Chief Fiona Wilson’s, is a security risk. www.needsmorespikes.com/blog/vicpd-s... #yyj

VicPD redacts own chief’s name while trying to obscure 2025 salaries — Needs More Spikes

VicPD withheld the name of its own police chief in 2025 salary information obtained via FOI, arguing that releasing Chief Fiona Wilson’s name presented a security risk. Records show the average VicPD ...

needsmorespikes.com

"research shows that most children are not developmentally equipped to safely navigate traffic environments designed around moving automobiles quickly and efficiently. Yet we routinely build communities around this priority, leaving children dependent on adults for their mobility"

Vision Zero Kjipuktuk-Halifax@visionzerokh.bsky.social · 4d ago

"Growing up & growing old in a city designed for drivers". Our latest article explores how Vision Zero starts with supporting people most excluded by car dependence - children and seniors #VisionZero #RoadSafety #KidicalMassHFX

Barely any media reporting on this. Instead it's one big tech weirdo after another talking about how their god machines want to kill us all so they need all of earth's resources immediately

Ryan Stauffer@ryanswx.bsky.social · 5d ago

Haha, this fucking sucks.

We need to do something to protect cities/regions in this country from anti-municipal/anti-urban provincial government

Keith Gerein@keithgerein.bsky.social · 4d ago

Guess we'll see what the details are tomorrow, but it appears the UCP gov't has found another way to gut the autonomy of city councils. There's not much left for them to conquer. The disrespect to local voters is real. #yeg #ableg

KITIMAT, B.C. - “The tug terminal was a part of Phase 1 of LNG Canada's natural gas liquefaction and export terminal in Kitimat, which began operations last year.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC News BC #BCPoli #Environment #Kitimat #LNG #OilAndGas

LNG Canada fined $50K over underwater noise monitoring during tug terminal construction | CBC News

The company behind a major LNG export terminal on British Columbia's North Coast has been handed a $50,000 administrative penalty related to underwater noise while building a tug terminal three years ...

cbc.ca

According to Elections Alberta, Canada Post recommends mailing your referendum ballot by this Friday (Oct. 9)

Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 4d ago

For heaven’s sake, if your ballot is sitting on your kitchen table or bedroom dresser, MAIL IT IN! Mail it in tonight. With your ID included. Or half a million Albertans made find themselves disenfranchised. And that could tip the balance.

Two new job openings at The Globe and Mail: • Regina-based reporter to cover all things Saskatchewan: lnkd.in/gmmDZx3C • Vancouver-based business reporter covering B.C and Alberta lnkd.in/gWXshbee

New: B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announces new immunization measures for the coming respiratory season. #bcpoli

It would be political malpractice and bad planning to allow some 28% minority government that will be gone in a few seasons derail planning and preparation for a national project that, moreover, undermines that minority faction’s whole raison d’être

Is there anywhere that isn't electing the biggest dipshits in history right now?

Taras Grescoe 🚇@taras-grescoe.com · 5d ago

#Quebec's new government: We want more highways, not green electric trains. "PQ says it would block Quebec component of proposed Alto high-speed rail system. "The dollars Ottawa has earmarked for train should instead be given to Quebec with no strings attached, to be used on roads..."

The Alberta government pays millions to cover oil and gas companies’ delinquent lease payments. Which companies had land rents paid by taxpayers in 2025? Gov’t agencies don’t track and summarize that data. The IJF analyzed thousands of documents to answer this question. zurl.co/IuOMT

The BC NDP are promising a tax increase on the highest-income earners and to introduce a new bracket on incomes over $1M, asking BC’s wealthy to “pitch in a bit more.” The BC Conservatives say this plan would drive doctors out of the province at a time when they are most needed. Our analysis: