Jen Stewart

My strongest book-related belief is that the paperback should come first and then the hardback after for people who want a fancy edition.

I think we know where this is going:

Cardiff set to impose SUV parking premium after council approval Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.

At last a local council in the UK is leading where national government is not

Taxing vehicles on weight - and thereby size - is at least some counterweight against vehicle bloat, and the damage that bigger, heavier vehicles inflict on road, pedestrian and cycle space

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#yvr

One Disappointment After Another #CdnPoli

If y’all would take a second to read past scary headlines, you’d know that not all hope is lost to save coral reefs.

In fact, the authors behind the tipping point paper made sure to mention that we can still save remaining reefs by rapidly reducing emissions.

So don’t give up. The reefs need you.

4 kids in halloween costumes Road safety is your responsibility not theirs

For our cities, police and any other voices of authority.

Just want to get ahead of the kid shaming content that's coming this Halloween. @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social

Or they could just, you know, fucking pay taxes

VicPD account for 23% or nearly one quarter of the City budget! If you can believe it that’s more than all of the following *combined*

🌲Parks
🚒Fire Dept
📚Libraries
💟Non-profit grants
📈Housing targets
💃Arts/culture and events
🏠Affordable housing grants

#DefundVicPD

"Humans aren’t very efficient movers—until you put us on a bicycle, when we become some of the most energy-efficient land travelers in the animal kingdom."
www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-hu...

It's invigorating and relaxing at the same time!

You mean tomorrow?

Better Transit YYJ is hosting a sunset bicycle ride this Thursday to talk public transit while active transiting. Begins at Janion Plaza @ 6 and ends at pub. #yyjbike #yyjtransit #yyj #victoriabc

View of trees, blue sky, and blue ocean from the edge of a swim dock

Such a beautiful day to jump into (and quickly out of) the Gorge #YYJ

I haven't seen that one so I can neither confirm nor debunk

Autumnal trees against a bluebird sky

I used to be such a summer gal, but now I think it's autumn that really turns my crank

too good to be true

Heiltsuk Nation celebrates 1st baby delivered in homelands in years | CBC News An early labour in Bella Bella, B.C., where the hospital isn't equipped to deliver babies, had a happy ending as the first Heiltsuk baby was born on Heiltsuk territory in years. And, in a special turn...

A nice story, for a change

Infinite money for cops, almost none for basic safety.

What happens when a celebrated scientist is accused of fabricating results to promote his patented product? We’ve obtained a leaked investigation report into misconduct at UBC, and we’re making the findings public for the first time.

theijf.org/ubc-misconduct


#bcpoli #science #CBC

What. the. fuck?

Oh no is it the one on the porch with the clown?

Add this to the list of "things a prosecutor really doesn't want to hear the judge say on their big day"

It is an interesting question how the charges got approved in the first place. In BC, we have Crown charge approval, which usually knocks out most of the cases that the cops have got beyond themselves/the Charter on.

Is It Perimenopause or the Fascist Death Knell of Late-Stage Capitalism? Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections? Am I irrita...

"Are my hot flashes due to an estrogen imbalance or a rapidly warming planet hastened by unaccountable oil barons who own our elections?"

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation 'win' Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts.

This makes me so happy! 🐢

I phoned up and booked appointments for my whole family next week: 1-833-838-2323. You do not have to wait for an invite or be in a special category. Just do it. #BCPoli

Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit?

Why Was the President of FIFA at the Gaza Summit? Featuring comment by FairSquare’s @ncgeehan.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/w...

They got out of funding housing & now we live in midst of that particular generational mistake.

Could you ask guests to stop saying "Look..." at the beginning of every answer?