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Alex Goatcher

@alexgoatcher.bsky.social

Former President, Friends of Kootenay NP (2018-2024) President, UNE Local 30402 (2024-Present) Shuswap River-Columbia River BC Green Party Regional RA Executive MB Born, YEG raised. My views are of my own & represent only myself. #FieldBC #EastKootenays

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David Eby, on camera, admits that he axed the carbon tax because of corporate lobbying. Cutting it made life more expensive for workers and cheaper for big polluters.

He says BC is too dependent on resource extraction - and yet their plan is to triple down on American-owned gas projects.
#bcpoli

04.03.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

HAHAHAAAA!!!! Yes!!! #ParksCanada #Banff

04.03.2026 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Too late. #ableg

04.03.2026 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The math isn’t mathing πŸ€”

04.03.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#bcpoli

04.03.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Disgusting

04.03.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of CLEARBROOK LIBRARY

Headline reading:
Fraser Valley libraries may close Friday due to labour lockout
The union representing 300 library workers in the region said employer has issued 72-hour lockout notice

Image of CLEARBROOK LIBRARY Headline reading: Fraser Valley libraries may close Friday due to labour lockout The union representing 300 library workers in the region said employer has issued 72-hour lockout notice

Libraries are the hearts of our communities. The workers who keep them running deserve a fair deal. Sending support and solidarity to CUPE Local 1698. #bcpoli

04.03.2026 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The whole part of the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve is to not have this type of crap happening there. #bcpoli

04.03.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"First Nations rights and title are not just an aspiration, they must be honoured and respected, and this decision by the government of British Columbia totally goes against that."

Read the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's press release, out this morning:
www.tla-o-qui-aht.org/news/2026/3/...

04.03.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why small gains on Elk Valley water pollution don’t mean the problem is solved There are finally signs of improvement on water pollution from metallurgical coal mining in B.C.’s Elk Valley.Β But the Elk Valley’s water pollution problem is far from resolved, and it likely won’t be...

There are signs of improvement on water pollution from coal mining in B.C.’s Elk Valley. But with selenium concentrations still reaching 30 times BC’s aquatic safety limit, the problem isn’t solved; it is being managed less poorly than it has in the past.

Read more: wildsight.ca/2026/02/25/w...

04.03.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fifth Column: How MAGA Is Using Alberta Separatism to Break Canada Apart Alberta’s separatist movement is not what it appears to be. Behind the cowboy hats and grievance speeches about equalization payments lies…

Behind the cowboy hats and grievance about equalization lies something far more serious: foreign influence, backed by the Trump government, aimed to use legitimate frustrations as a crowbar to split Canada and hand our oil, water, and minerals to the USA.

raybwilliams.medium.com/the-fifth-co...

04.03.2026 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 148    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 7
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Who You Gonna Call? Not 911 on BC’s Central Coast | The Tyee Despite the province's push for better emergency management, much of the coast lacks emergency calling capacity.

Over the past year, the Bella Coola Valley has experienced a tsunami warning and a grizzly bear attack. Missing hikers are not uncommon. And as climate disasters become more regular, the number of emergencies is expected to rise.

But if you dial 911, you aren’t guaranteed to reach immediate help.

04.03.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Guess for 6 months I'll be following @darcywarrington.bsky.social and the @saskndp.bsky.social more! #skpoli

04.03.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Welp. Got the job at Grasslands National Park this summer so April 13 to Oct 13 I'll be living in Southern Saskatchewan.

04.03.2026 02:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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podcast alert!
Listen to @corblund.bsky.social explain to Albertans why he launched the @waternotcoalab.bsky.social petition.

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

True confession: I'm canvassing for signatures.

sign up to be a canvasser here:
waternotcoal.ca

03.03.2026 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump told us what he thinks of our soldiers and our efforts in Afghanistan.
He can go fuck himself now.
If Canada even gives this request a moment's thought, then Canadians need to be marching in the streets.

03.03.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 603    πŸ” 196    πŸ’¬ 66    πŸ“Œ 22
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World wildlife day is here, and so is a new Newfoundland nature reserve! Learn more: natureconservancy.ca/harrys-river...

03.03.2026 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Campbell is one of the classiest guys out there. I truly hope he gets through this okay.

03.03.2026 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

this is wild β€” as @andreawoo.bsky.social has reported, B.C. has a critical shortage of OB-GYNs that has led to diversions in rural areas for many months. that the largest hospital in the largest city of the province has no O.B. on call is a massive failure. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

03.03.2026 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Vancouver General Hospital diverting pregnant patients -- BC Green MLA Valeriote Question Period
YouTube video by BC Green Caucus Vancouver General Hospital diverting pregnant patients -- BC Green MLA Valeriote Question Period

Vancouver General Hospital was given 24 hours notice that Obstetrical care for pregnant patients will be diverted elsewhere.

Diversion can be a matter of life or death. The Ministry of Health is adding pressure to surrounding hospitals, who are already over capacity.

#bcpoli

02.03.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Sounds like the Regional District of East Kootenay is going to have a talk about joining Pacific Time with the rest of BC. #RDEK #bcpoli

03.03.2026 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Bow Valley will be brought to its knees with #Alberta's plans for immigrants. But, Alberta's loss will be the Kootenay's gains, as always. #ableg

03.03.2026 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nanaimo regional district gets help from province, local groups to buy marshland Mosaic Forest Management, which manages the land for owner Island Timberlands, dropped the price to $28 million for the 360-hectare parcel, which includes Hamilton Marsh.

#NanaimoRD - Nanaimo regional district gets help from province, local groups to buy marshland www.richmond-news.com/bc-news/nana...

02.03.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If your business model relies on everyone but you working for free, you don't have a fucking business model.

02.03.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The MAGA Plot to Take Down Canada A growing movement of MAGA-pilled Albertan separatists would happily break up the country to be closer to Trump.

This is an excellent summary of the looming Alberta Crisis. Probably not much much new information if you’ve been following the issue, but it’s one that neatly lays out the pieces on the board

02.03.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 120    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5

We now go to Ben Mulroney, reporting live from Xbox.

02.03.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 2
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"Now introducing...

Alberta Independence - Snake Oil for the Modern Albertan!

It does whatever you want!* Pay no taxes! Build pipelines everywhere! Get a free pony with every vote!"

*No results guaranteed, see below for details.

#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

02.03.2026 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sun sets on the Sunlight glacier: Researchers document melting of Wyoming glacier The glacier located near Sunlight Peak, Wyo., has been its icy self since the Yellowstone region's last major glaciation occurred some 20,000 years ago. The bulk of Sunlight's ice has remained ensconc...

phys.org/news/2026-03...
#ClimateChange

02.03.2026 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Let's not do something stupid here. I have a few members who are looking forward to bailing out of Parks Canada early and opening spots for new, younger members. Don't fuck this up, PSAC! #canlab

03.03.2026 04:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0