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Rhi Faux

@rhifaux.bsky.social

MSc Environmental & Forest Science. Active transportation, climate, nature, parenting, running, social justice, urbanism. Work for a national health-focused environmental nonprofit. Volunteer with Vision Zero Vancouver.

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This was our last car too. Our crowning achievement was taking it on a weeklong camping trip with me, my 6’4” husband, 2 kids including 1 in a car seat, and a freaking cargo bike inside the car. Such a great car!

07.03.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot from VZV co-founder Jade Buchanan doing one of our first media interviews. CityNews describes him on the screen as "Jade Buchanan, bike share enthusiast"

Screenshot from VZV co-founder Jade Buchanan doing one of our first media interviews. CityNews describes him on the screen as "Jade Buchanan, bike share enthusiast"

There's a great Motion from @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @seanorr.bsky.social coming to Council this Wednesday, March 11th to improve bike share in the region! (full text: council.vancouver.ca/20260311/doc...)

As card-carrying bike share enthusiasts, we are excited. Here's how to support:

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06.03.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says Global health body investigating reports that four medics are among the 1,230 people killed in Iran since start of war

What kind of evil shit is this? Bombing a girls’ school wasn’t enough?

06.03.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My cats killed off all my houseplants one by one, so I don’t have to worry about this. πŸ˜…

06.03.2026 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
In the foreground, an arm in a cast with writing on it reading β€œtraffic calming now”. Behind, a living room window looking out on what should be a quiet side street but instead is a shortcut for rat-running drivers trying to avoid traffic lights on the adjacent arterial street.

In the foreground, an arm in a cast with writing on it reading β€œtraffic calming now”. Behind, a living room window looking out on what should be a quiet side street but instead is a shortcut for rat-running drivers trying to avoid traffic lights on the adjacent arterial street.

4:30pm, two weeks after being hit by a driver half a block from my house, & I’m sitting here nursing my broken wrist while watching a constant stream of rat-running drivers speeding down my residential side street. Maybe someday we’ll get some traffic calming. πŸ₯²

06.03.2026 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

06.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Potential Candidates for the 2026 Vancouver Election At least 12 council candidates from OneCity, 7 from COPE, and 4 from the Greens are vying for progressive nominations over the coming months, and the list includes some impressive Vancouverites.

I've started compiling a comprehensive list of all the progressives angling for city council nominations in Vancouver. It's already a long list and I'm sure I'm missing a few.

canadianveggie.com/2026/03/04/p...

#vanpoli

05.03.2026 04:36 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 1
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Chilliwack pickleball hunger strike ends without a solution - Abbotsford News Rajnish and Harpreet Dhawan said they will continue protesting the noise from a nearby court

He did, but only for two days. abbynews.com/2023/07/25/c...

04.03.2026 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Never forget: globalnews.ca/news/9848706...

04.03.2026 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m grateful to my family who have been caring for me, friends and acquaintances who have checked in on me, colleagues who sent flowers and brought lunch, and doctor friends who’ve generously shared advice. I know I’m very lucky. But today as the initial rush has worn off, I’m just sad & angry. 2/

26.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m feeling very sorry for myself today. It doesn’t feel fair that I’m sitting at home in a great deal of pain with a shattered wrist, waiting another week for surgery, while the guy who did this to me is out there just living his life, probably barely giving me a second thought. 1/

26.02.2026 02:24 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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From the fuckcars community on Reddit: Vancouver safe street advocate hit by car on way home from advocacy meeting Posted by ThujaEphemera - 23 votes and 2 comments

I made it into r/fuckcars. I can die happy now (probably by being hit by a car again). 🀣 www.reddit.com/r/fuckcars/c...

25.02.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vancouver safe street advocate hit by car on way home from advocacy meeting Rhiannon Fox, a vocal advocate for safer streets, was left with a broken wrist last week after a driver tried to overtake her on the left while she turned left on an e-scooter in Vancouver.

"The crash highlights an unsettling truth about the city: despite its bike-friendly reputation and mild climate, recent years have seen Vancouver fall behind peers such as Montreal or Edmonton in making its streets safer [especially outside the downtown core]."

24.02.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This wasn’t an accident. Like most urban crashes, it was the predictable result of governments’ failure to act on known problems; it is a reflection of our society’s priorities. We can do better. I didn’t deserve this and neither do the thousands of others injured or killed on our streets. 5/

23.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Despite this being a residential side street, the speed limit is a deadly 50kph, the default throughout Vancouver and all other BC municipalities. Why? Because the Province will not allow cities to set their own default limits. 4/

23.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The City knew this street was problematic - I’ve reported it at least four times, witnessed multiple crashes, and nothing was done. But this street isn’t unique either; traffic safety is terribly underfunded, vehicle speed is prioritized over people, & enforcement is nonexistent. 3/

23.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I was following all rules of the road, had the right of way, and was wearing bright clothes and helmet. I’m angry at the driver, who broke multiple laws and then tried to deflect responsibility. But I’m angrier at the system that allows this to happen again and again. 2/

23.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

On Friday, on my way home from a workshop at City Hall on the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan (!!), I was hit by a driver on my own street. I have a badly broken wrist that will likely require surgery, and face a long recovery during which I’ll struggle to fulfil my parenting and work duties. 1/

23.02.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 2

Only when I’m asleep, showering, or in a meeting with headphones in. But I’m in a pretty quiet part of town.

13.02.2026 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge, organized by Tumbler Ridge PAC Supporting Families Impacted by the Recent Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge … Tumbler Ridge PAC needs your support for Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge

Please consider making a donation to support the families and community impacted by the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC.

13.02.2026 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make a Change. Sign this Petition. Restore the After School 99 Bus at Pentiction St

TransLink recently canceled a couple of buses that hundreds of high school students rely on to get home every day, leaving them waiting longer in the cold and cramming unsafely onto remaining buses. Please sign this petition demanding the route be restored! c.org/YJd9whVDF6

07.02.2026 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Yes, we're on Bluesky! You can follow the national org at @cape-acme.bsky.social and the BC committee @cape-bc.bsky.social . :)

23.01.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I forgot to mention that people in my neighbourhood Facebook group are mobilizing against bus lanes, with the justification that *shudder* it would reduce on-street parking. So it’s important they hear from 🚎 supporters too! Please fill out the survey. survey.vancouver.ca/s3/Hastings-...

21.01.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shoulda tagged @movementyvr.bsky.social

21.01.2026 04:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Points worth sharing:
β€’ Bus lanes are most urgently needed west of Renfrew, where delays are worst
β€’ Hastings buses serve thousands of riders daily - students, families, workers - & they shouldn’t have to be stuck in traffic
β€’ Better transit is essential with the new PNE venue coming online
🚌 🚎 🚍 ❀️

21.01.2026 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hastings Street Bus Priority Project - Feedback Survey Hastings Street Bus Priority Project - Feedback Survey.

TransLink & the City of Vancouver are consulting on changes to Hastings, including all-day bus lanes - yay! If you take the bus on Hastings (or just want fewer cars in the neighbourhood), please fill out the survey and make your voice heard:

21.01.2026 04:27 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I'm so excited that @visionzerovancouver.ca has hired Margie as our first staff person! I believe in this org wholeheartedly and just signed up to donate monthly to help make an even bigger impact this year. Please consider doing the same!

20.01.2026 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€˜Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of β€˜Grok porn’ A proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X (formerly Twitter) has prompted other countries to investigate Grok, the platform’s AI software, but, so far, Ottawa remains silent.

A proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X has prompted other countries to investigate Grok, the platform’s AI software, but, so far, Ottawa remains silent.

www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...

08.01.2026 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 7
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LNG Imports Fall in Asia, Europe as Investors Get Set for Phaseout A drop-off in Asian and European demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG), just as a wave of new production facilities come online, is raising questions about whether demand will ever materialize for a ...

Tell me again why the #BCNDP are so hell bent on more LNG? Who do they expect to sell it to?

#bcpoli #climatechaos

www.theenergymix.com/lng-imports-...

16.12.2025 17:18 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Agreed. Kennedy Stewart has apparently floated the idea of running again, which would be absolutely infuriating if it came to pass.

06.01.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0