2024-12-17T08:03:00Z https://nostr.now Chris Alemany https://nostr.now/npub16cqvgr65qaus2dsjjd4lm7880l9f5a2s0ez7m49r8g5rtpv40aesqaqs9y https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/accounts/avatars/113/131/408/955/858/723/original/5902f75c227dd76f.jpeg https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/accounts/avatars/113/131/408/955/858/723/original/5902f75c227dd76f.jpeg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst9n632wmc0lxru05dl00a0rfr64mrd49alnq7klza4h2rdjd3azczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx2uzuag The abject cruelty of the US Administration, its border services, and its healthcare system, and how it killed a Canadian citizen living in Point Roberts, USA, is the top story this morning on the CBC.<br/><br/>As it should be.<br/><br/>This is what the USA has become. Cruel. Inhuman. Uncaring. Indifferent.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/paige-adamson-death-fear-immigration-deportation-9.7392450">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/paige-adamson-death-fear-immigration-deportation-9.7392450</a><br/><br/>#CanPoli #CdnPoli #USA #Canada #Healthcare #Immigration #ICE #HomelandSecurity 2026-10-23T14:57:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0tqvdj49e69y2d3fkqfgzrgwu5acs7s9pp6x73qqkz2avxndmdkqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxsuhec2 the amount of truth in this satire is disturbing 😝 🤦‍♂️ <br/>#alberta #canpoli<br/><br/><a href="https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/10/nation-shocked-as-alberta-makes-good-decision/">https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/10/nation-shocked-as-alberta-makes-good-decision/</a> 2026-10-21T01:32:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdxl55jcy7nfd49k9qm85tu5c6yrg35ae40xuh7wg9g2al87jvztczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxj5re30 The CBC calls the result as Albertans vote (overwhelmingly) to remain in Canada.<br/><br/>Currently 76% to 23%<br/><br/>#canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #abpoli #abreferendum<br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/471/530/695/102/814/original/c353f45922b8898b.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/471/530/698/649/192/original/df77b10556acab6f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-10-20T05:15:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9qdwcfxqqe9pdwwzhq53yl8wftds738cr5t49u27su42je0uz54qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxqrkmwj Results from latest (Oct 11) Léger poll in #BCElection.<br/><br/>Why are men so much more prone to be idiotic fools? Asking for a friend….<br/><br/>Other than that… the fact the NDP is slightly ahead on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland is a hopeful sign. That’s where the most seats are.<br/><br/>And this is from 6 days ago presumably when NDP were still on a downward swing or at bottom. With luck, things have turned around a little now post-debate and with mounting Conservative candidate scandals.<br/><br/>#BCPoli<br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/456/588/519/504/118/original/ba0b2ff3e5c97f46.png"> <br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/456/588/518/770/662/original/532bdb1d19a479aa.png"> <br/> 2026-10-17T13:55:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqr8g9gynzxfflu6t9v8aeu69p6m48srl820fkhmhdy0d5gs4hurgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx52rxfq Hey BC! Today is the first advance poll for municipal elections!! Who’s voting today!? Reply and boost with your community!<br/><br/>#PortAlberni :portalberni: is having their polls at Echo Community Centre from 8AM-8PM.<br/><br/>GO VOTE but if you’re not ready to vote yet, don’t worry!<br/><br/>You still have two more voting days, the 2nd advance on the 14th and final voting day on Saturday October 17th.<br/><br/>YAY DEMOCRACY! :+)<br/><br/>#BCPoli #BCMuni #Vote #Democracy #SocialBC<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/400/758/496/749/928/original/d6f4db8cd10d9937.mp4"></video><br/> 2026-10-07T17:16:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswg82pwymff380hw74aselcu4tjgmssv5gywttx7fhjzz6dcra0jczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx0wjfrx It’s #NationalTruthReconciliationDay Wednesday.<br/><br/>Here is a good story about a different kind of school. 50yrs ago, leaders of Tseshaht :TseshahtFN: and Nuuchanulth nations lead the fight to close Residential Schools and also started their own schools.<br/><br/>&#34;Todd says he loves to learn to dance and sing. Ander says learning the culture has become part of his life. “I feel relaxed, calm, it heals,”<br/><br/>#NTRD #canada #residentialSchools #CanPoli #Tseshaht<br/><a href="https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2026-09-24/haahuupayuk-school-celebrate-50th-anniversary">https://www.hashilthsa.com/news/2026-09-24/haahuupayuk-school-celebrate-50th-anniversary</a> 2026-09-28T18:59:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs96y0jzqcnzd9wneqdy9rngg4mjws9eaya9qwslq72w4ef2e3vkpczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxy4sgtg A set of fossilized #Mastodon teeth were found on the shores of Adams Lake near Kamloops! :kamloops: <br/><br/>It wasn’t #johnmastodon who found them though, it was Ron Storie. And boy... does he have a story now! :woollyBC:<br/><br/>#BC #SocialBC #Archaeology #fossils <br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/adams-lake-mastodon-tooth-kamloops-9.7356189</a> 2026-09-24T16:35:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsds57gp5n5ekuqdp0ztftnsy59afnmdd457eynce49daxhv8funtczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx40gzf6 Our old movie theatre got a new paint job! It used to be a Paramount, then Landmark bought it when it was updated to digital and big seats, now this year it was sold to a local non-profit as a social enterprise. <br/><br/>Renamed the Savoy Theatre. Still hosts new movies. It was sold out for Spider-Man on Thursday! <a href="https://www.savoytheatrepa.ca">https://www.savoytheatrepa.ca</a><br/><br/>Love the mural. Very #PortAlberni #tseshaht #Hupacasath :portalberni: :TseshahtFN: :hupacasath: <br/><br/>#local #murals #art #firstnations #orca<br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/117/066/901/147/397/767/original/b7cef73681f023e1.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-09T18:12:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0530kwq54pznl2zv6kzss7h99fngcva2rksa7er293p2nzwmg6tszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx4gwlgw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9ja3gy7c3hr9syxfcc44qkxk2e8a670rrfx6d7473kvvs0m02urgz4lml8'>nevent1q…lml8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>a brownish black bear. (ie. not a Grizzly) too small in the shoulders and paws even for a youngster 2026-05-15T01:56:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs23swj3726nq959ssus3th5xcwq0ta6tkrffnxejad59084uf50qgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx4aj452 Guys. It&#39;s the far side of the moon!!<br/> <img src="https://socialbc.ca/system/media_attachments/files/116/359/305/725/451/618/original/b61fe1586ea7d62b.png"> <br/> 2026-04-06T19:01:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgghdcy2pjcz44rvgq8gru8up32u4q6zpzfqz6n04gg2rf62nxyzszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxl26vtq Just to let folks know.<br/>If you are considering switching instances, ours is a “closed” instance mainly as a way to avoid the spam/bot storms.<br/>If you live in or have a family connection to British Columbia, you are welcome! ❤️ <br/><br/>:bc: :woollyBC: <br/><br/>Here’s our About page :)<br/><a href="https://socialbc.ca/about">https://socialbc.ca/about</a><br/>We are run as part of a registered non-profit Society of Open Social Servers of British Columbia.<br/><br/>The Team is: <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f8vdcga2jpk8cazg56f66wsg02uu3h5wrfywp7pk08knc4nxag4s7n9l3v" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Sarah Sammis</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f8v…9l3v</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18nkgn3p5wc4e2her5vnf0llrxk43xhmkf2cfnfrrkqvpw7yvasysue4yc4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Dylan Roskams-Edris</span> (<span class="italic">npub18nk…4yc4</span>)</a></span><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1qs0kqm93s2g64zseezprk742hrgchd3evqlgv3e9zwcmrk5vte7skntm3t" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Trisha Lynn 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub1qs0…tm3t</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub128yhau50upactzujqgyc3wyl9rswdmzd2fvr7a3hxw0xau42xgvs32dalq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Arbutus 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub128y…dalq</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ykrgnna6erm5m8l5v77wkcyzs7qftx4uxh6vy278uuhtsvrrqa9qwrn4ld" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>James Renken</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ykr…n4ld</span>)</a></span><br/><br/>#socialbc #mastodon #instances 2026-03-22T22:35:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrf69hxws9yuecct4ak4a0xt3w5c2hd5rhfedyxmlh5gezszpgk2gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx7wvkj8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy20pnqtm53p8y39662parnrrxgy6cgv4nmlvul4jq296yhzrw5yg6xcznz'>nevent1q…cznz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>so brutal how western governments are cowering behind the US and Israel while they wag the finger at Iran. 2026-03-19T19:11:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvgcgfwk7g8024zvx5js7kw4h8zdrqez64arussht6rhpaq2ave0qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxqj45ll In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswutzjdsfmmha6hdvcz3vrhm7m0acz3xd2eg7nxfexdkmn07p8l5cyy5cdr'>nevent1q…5cdr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>i just saw this mentioned in a news article. thanks for the primary source. <br/><br/>My thoughts exactly! 2026-03-19T19:08:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrk0aw43yvpya2rck4e9t798leh24knea06dyt2myduqy5jg688qqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxp5v4rf Norway, population 5.6 Million. 1/3rd above the Arctic Circle, and heavily dependent on oil and gas from the North Sea.<br/><br/>And yet, their new-car sales were at 94% EV in January.<br/><br/>98 diesel cars, 7 petrol(gasoline), 29 hybrids.<br/><br/>The rest were EVs.<br/><br/>7 gas cars is wild!<br/><br/>But please tell me again that EVs don&#39;t work in the cold etc etc…<br/>#BCPoli #CanPoli #EV #Electric #Cars<br/><a href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/even-after-cutting-ev-incentives-norway-only-sold-98-diesel-cars-in-january/">https://electrek.co/2026/02/03/even-after-cutting-ev-incentives-norway-only-sold-98-diesel-cars-in-january/</a> 2026-02-04T17:00:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs98f7q4tl0hfqncjjgf8nf85rvkl3k020clthg7ps9ssc9g8w570gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxx6z0yn The Canadian Political Fediverse is growing!<br/>Avi Lewis <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1wjsn2g5dvkgam98qfyn4k86yup9dvk6yd92cm0tyguphm4vgpumqwzfy28" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Avi Lewis</span> (<span class="italic">npub1wjs…fy28</span>)</a></span> joined today!<br/><br/>He joins NDP leadership candidates <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1zkm7enahehcl8q6ul57zkkdtzn2nsvphaxck9m4k7quafnapud5s37ytfx" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Tanille</span> (<span class="italic">npub1zkm…ytfx</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1sz3644a8gkpsv478z8klglha6pz3jfv5xdz7xshpdq33zxazf5eqc9796c" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Tony McQuail</span> (<span class="italic">npub1sz3…796c</span>)</a></span>!<br/><br/>Add in BC Greens <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18ur8wusrq5447ma8w76vry8dzjkz9y2vljglyrrxy3l7suwlh2jq4pe8kt" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Rob Botterell</span> (<span class="italic">npub18ur…e8kt</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1up9qzmu7ryp43v7zv4ecrexsx40dm067t67adtsmpfntvvuj5ypq2ht2pl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Emily Lowan (she/her)</span> (<span class="italic">npub1up9…t2pl</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>And the pioneer of them all! Senator Simons! <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12j4eutygfh9mpj9csz4pu0w7pvplhvere7vffd6tzk0vscarvsgq8wvque" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Senator Paula Simons🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub12j4…vque</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>Now if we can just get parties and governments to create their own instances so people can be confident they are authentic and we can grow the #socialweb!<br/><br/>More!<br/>#canpoli #cdnpoli #fediverse #mastodon #digitalsovereignty<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/115/951/643/257/832/284/original/b031772f6e948057.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-24T19:07:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswfxffxrvd39gvww0ssrzmulgvjl70fxpz0jka32sapth4w8pn9gczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxh23e49 Please boost and welcome <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1kudmwsnxtwnlhxn3y83q5uwsepp2jnhus6re0hwe3ultz5caq9msxanfz8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Shuyler Jansen</span> (<span class="italic">npub1kud…nfz8</span>)</a></span> and help him find his people! He is a local #musician and newbie to the #Fediverse and #Mastodon on #socialbc!<br/><br/>#folkmusic #countryrock #psychedelic #music #folk #localmusic #pleaseboost<br/><a href="https://socialbc.ca/@shuylerjansen/115749183563056144">https://socialbc.ca/@shuylerjansen/115749183563056144</a> 2025-12-20T16:42:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspwcw2aqgtqhl924ar98q7u90sdpjcakma2xzvyhe65mpzh4y9exqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxsg9tnx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0qhhsh7ra9m34v8p7jrvkkdj42jt8dcg49cgvf9ttsnh74scltmclr6njr'>nevent1q…6njr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>the film adaptation coming close to Princess Bride imho is Stand By Me. Certainly the best film from a Stephen King novel and one of the greatest coming of age films ever made. We have lost a treasure before his time :( 2025-12-16T04:59:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsduzets7qfp99l7hjc8pdgxkl4f90lfe25ttzanvk00kpf0uml3yszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzpvcnv Ancient Growth logging continues on southern Vancouver Island near Fairy Creek. This is a picture of people climbing an estimated* 600yr old cedar marked for removal this week. They had to sneak around police and logging company barriers to set up the tree sit. Last heard they are still there. Over two dozen arrested.<br/>#fairycreek #walbran #camarnah #rcmp #bcpoli #bcndp #oldgrowth #endoldgrowthlogging<br/>*estimated based on tree ring count of a “sister tree” cut recently nearby<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/115/714/239/762/958/608/original/a38e10e282a9fbe2.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-13T20:53:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0zngl69ncc2wqgts5wg82tqjpn00xayz45f2dry288jlk5sw07lqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxynsh7a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrf5dt3wvetatnfs3u50r2zxx2xucqjyldtserl7hfugefhdrxsfsj7r30a'>nevent1q…r30a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>agreed. two very different actions quote/boost. deserve their own button 2025-12-06T02:54:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8rwm6jsqzdhzsuy55fm4yn0xc0t5453v2krpvp6nfev9zzsqlkqczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzm5tzx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvgq5gpfucj7qy3r42catknechr96yt0hzk0c4h0d6dfy8zrzg9zcz98f5z'>nevent1q…8f5z</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it has become a common bit of knowledge... I think... that bad news flies faster than good. It&#39;s why social media platforms struggle to be positive places. 2025-10-20T17:24:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg7rjqyakrl6w9kwznzaqqr4x8677knc6djrrd6pl3d5n5c8h2xvqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxsjlc5h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp799zgxlrcl5m3t4d9mudcm5v6sy9ucelr9l5dyh6g0f6zkdmcqqeqe8d4'>nevent1q…e8d4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Added new #SocialBC First Nations custom emojis for the Wetsuweten Nations with this story! <br/><br/>Wetsuweten: :wetsuweten:<br/>Gilseyhu (Big Frog Clan) :gilseyhu:<br/>Laksilyu (Small Frog Clan) :laksilyu: <br/>Gitdumden (Wolf/Bear Clan) :gitdumden:<br/>Laksamshu (Fireweed Clan) :laksamshu:<br/>Tsayu (Bear Clan) :tsayu:<br/><br/>(to you use a custom emoji just type : then the name of the clan, then : again.)<br/><br/> #CoastalGasLink #Indigenous #BC #BCLNG #EndFossilFuels #Consent #Wetsuweten #gitdumden 2025-10-17T15:23:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp799zgxlrcl5m3t4d9mudcm5v6sy9ucelr9l5dyh6g0f6zkdmcqqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxd3udv2 “A Wet’suwet’en leader convicted after blocking work on the #CGL pipeline addressed a B.C. Supreme Court… telling the judge her land &#34;has never been ceded or surrendered.&#34;<br/><br/>&#34;We are more than just our songs and dances. Our ancestors said, we are the land, and the land is us. Our laws flow from the land, we are nothing without it,” said Sleydo&#39; at the end of the hearing.”<br/><br/>#Wetsuweten :wetsuweten:<br/>#gitdumden :gitdumden:<br/><br/>#Indigenous #BC #BCLNG #EndFossilFuels #Consent <br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wet-suwet-wen-blockade-sentencing-b-c-court-9.6939560">https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wet-suwet-wen-blockade-sentencing-b-c-court-9.6939560</a> 2025-10-17T15:09:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsptv2gk7zuksdhyw4yh5fghpgmaejjwlft05xeja9alutz3324u3qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx86pagf Bravo to this parent for saying it exactly right!<br/>““There is no comparable requirement for boys to confirm their gender,” said another parent. “Once again, the onus is placed on girls to be monitored and regulated, reinforcing the idea that female athletes are the ones who need to be verified.””<br/><br/>Anti-Trans rhetoric and politics is all about male domination. Period. End of story.<br/><br/><a href="https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/rebel-girls-school-sports-see-dropoff-as-female-athletes-refuse-to-sign-gender-affirmation-forms">https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/rebel-girls-school-sports-see-dropoff-as-female-athletes-refuse-to-sign-gender-affirmation-forms</a> 2025-09-18T19:42:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs286whj6edv7587jzhmrdnlvnn7ac2ms5e90ydzk08mqhya27g54szyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxxqxcw2 small town &#34;inconveniences&#34;.<br/>An hour long parade of motorcycles for the annual Toy Run. <br/><br/>The route they take means there is no way to cross from one side of town to the other until it&#39;s over. <br/><br/>And particularly<br/>for me, I am efffectively &#34;boxed in&#34; wothin a 5x7 block area.<br/><br/>Oh well 🤷‍♂️ it&#39;s a nice day and they&#39;re nice people. 😊 🧸 🏍️ <br/><br/>Community line the streets to watch and wave and cheer them on.<br/>#portalberni #toyrun #motorcycles #community<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/115/199/122/449/066/900/original/66f5cadfb280b900.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-13T21:32:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsggwuzsn0wds04rfm2gfw4lguyx2y43jxuygyyrrax8x082m97hvszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxfttavp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqvw5tusnxp2twna65rev2gqqmaftx78j2guqh4q09nxh4f9fawkc4fgk4u'>nevent1q…gk4u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>yup 2025-09-02T14:33:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs92ya3x5uxq0fdhg6j838z737xqq2qccds89dys7ujznrjmqhrmaczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxrjmgha In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswchxg65q52vhph9u9rmllajy5f00qpj3frz777xzdc3fw0cpgd9qd48e32'>nevent1q…8e32</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I would just like to say, as someone firmly on the West Coast. Can we stop calling the middle of the continent, “the West”? Just call it the Prairies… or the land of oil and wannabe Americans… or whatever. But man that bugs me. <br/><br/>Also. Until Ontario ends its paranoia of electing NDP or other left leaning people en-masse. Nothing will change. Because that’s where all the seats are. 2025-09-02T14:25:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstdcdf0zluc4rdle2rfrj7534q5dsp4rfhne0u6pwxqcq2z3kx07czyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxuva200 Local fresh Alberni Valley corn 🌽 is on the menu!! <br/><br/>#summer #portalberni #market #farm #localfood<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/967/488/914/396/318/original/de5bf22bc1941a27.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-03T23:44:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs29gqtn4fu22kp64fm9c0tvuyzne84x82np6l6fj7raqj7gy6qxugzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxgxqgtz I&#39;m not a huge &#34;sticker on the laptop&#34; kinda guy... but I think a SocialBC Woolly :woollyBC: sticker would look pretty awesome beside this People Not Platforms sticker I scored from <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1zzy7ll5yzxcdu7uxm0l3579u635ff7jjdy22z458lcud3gdpg72stl9edy" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Anuj Ahooja</span> (<span class="italic">npub1zzy…9edy</span>)</a></span> today!<br/><br/>It might even go overtop the 🍏 <br/><br/>Which begs the question.... is there a FediSwag store? And if not, when will there be!? 😀 💰 <br/>#swag #fedicon #stickers<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/957/494/788/602/275/original/09dbc1fddda68577.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-02T05:22:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsza0r0jd9pzy4q30pjhaz8cwph6gv7t56z0k629uwf9pgqj2w8rdqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxqggl4n i really wish I could have stayed for more than a beer and to be part of the audience tomorrrow for all the #fedicon speakers but, the bus to the ferry to my car to home to family beckons. 😂 🚎 <br/><br/>What an incredible group <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub16d5jwt3a5fe4hrfegvjwnstn2zyxjf3djn7kgskknn63j8z25x0qzdu6mu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>@reiver ⊼ (Charles) :batman:</span> (<span class="italic">npub16d5…u6mu</span>)</a></span> gathered! I feel very humbled to have been included and our little story about #socialBC seemed well received. <br/><br/>It was so nice to meet people in PERSON!<br/><br/>The fediverse is making communities for people and there are good people making it happen!<br/><br/> #fedicon2025 #bus #yvr<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/956/730/988/302/257/original/c7f8e8aed197712f.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-08-02T02:08:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp5t4a20lj40ahj6a7ve8zpnymvrvwywd4kpswdw2hghnl6v5wyyqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxl08fzm yikes!<br/>3 miners trapped underground at Red Chris mine near Dease Lake. Not a lot of information right now but apparently they are in a refuge area and safe.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/miners-red-chris-mine-bc-dease-lake-1.7592096">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/miners-red-chris-mine-bc-dease-lake-1.7592096</a><br/><br/>It is a gold and copper mine in NW BC. It is closer (as the crow flies) to Juneau Alaska than Whitehorse, or Prince George.<br/><br/><a href="https://operations.newmont.com/canada/red-chris-canada">https://operations.newmont.com/canada/red-chris-canada</a><br/><br/>#BCPoli #Mining 2025-07-23T17:31:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswsj66ur7wnwwy6xp448038y6lagh5j0whesy0erxr0tqxhsrg6qgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxgn2sku In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9upmnh55yn4u7erhcyx32m48rrndzjke2mvx2n3vune7zx90w7ssdtnq27'>nevent1q…nq27</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wow. that&#39;s pretty stark! 2025-07-18T00:24:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs22tf6satpnkn24lgthf2yydftzx0ndwshy0amen5gr39h39a5slgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxdq9erc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq3fqvg9nedjfqsdc9269xc4t6q43hhsq869aupsqtdxf4lp5lwjs7h0zf9'>nevent1q…0zf9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s really interesting that both of you mentioned the influence of suburbia. 2025-07-18T00:13:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxqda0knsazpthqvxvqnytunakm575xvrkgppyfdv9lld4dkn57tczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx4p3qrn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs06mk6zp7yx2cn978u7sy8lpc4pz7g5zf9u9rvd5j72egatv6yw4cr9a9rz'>nevent1q…a9rz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>in what ways didn&#39;t it work out? 2025-07-18T00:08:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswnq2lwnmsrznrpdur0tpap07sl8kxtvpjckd3htjgztfj49x846gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxjshec6 I generally think there are way too many municipalities and arbitrary divisions in BC.<br/><br/>We could be a lot more efficiently governed, and fairly taxed, if these were ironed out.<br/><br/>The more than a dozen entities in the Capital Regional District are the prime example.<br/><br/>I hope amalgamation of Saanich and Victoria happens. It should be a first step to merging a bunch more into one Victoria, and maybe other mergers around the province.<br/>#BCMuni #BCPoli #UBCM<br/><a href="https://www.albernivalleynews.com/home2/victoria-and-saanich-should-amalgamate-public-assembly-final-report-8138996">https://www.albernivalleynews.com/home2/victoria-and-saanich-should-amalgamate-public-assembly-final-report-8138996</a> 2025-07-18T00:02:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspd5ssf4g4luwkwakf0awk4wyjusuvlyjn3f9grc4gut9yun56mdszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx74x0x3 Great local #Fediverse news and efforts to get Canadian politicians off American SM! #ElbowsUp folks! The Fedi can do its part!<br/><br/>Elizabeth May, speaking frankly as she always does!<br/>&#34;“I&#39;m embarrassed to say that I started with Blue Sky. I&#39;m trying to stop using Twitter altogether. The problem is I already have 300,000 followers on Twitter and the question is, do they migrate with you?””<br/><br/>Can we get her on #SocialBC :)<br/>Councillor <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1clv3kk8e5ysax3lfrxuxzzd24r8f3nu5djuz42vc68qu4twtqc0szufsmp" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Zeb King 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub1clv…fsmp</span>)</a></span> championed this!<br/>#Mastodon #Bluesky<br/><a href="https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/local-news/central-saanich-councillor-calls-on-leaders-to-elbow-up-on-social-media-8125046">https://www.peninsulanewsreview.com/local-news/central-saanich-councillor-calls-on-leaders-to-elbow-up-on-social-media-8125046</a> 2025-07-11T15:46:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf5kmgfjxgdvsm9s454jjl6pdn0nv0wxs7prqpadmv5vxtu45llgczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxjrtnv7 Today I learned there is a solitary, elderly yellow bellied marmot named Roger that lives at the Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, BC. He&#39;s not really supposed to be there (we only have mountain marmots here on Vancouver Island), but he&#39;s called the place home for 17 years and lives off the manicured gardens. lol.<br/><br/>What a life!<br/>#Marmot #Bloomscrolling #Victoria #YYJ #Empress #RogerTheMarmot<br/><a href="https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/empress-and-the-beast-vancouver-island-hotels-turf-war-with-marmot-roger-8049024">https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/empress-and-the-beast-vancouver-island-hotels-turf-war-with-marmot-roger-8049024</a> 2025-06-06T20:20:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxjwfpfw3v2fl6hc3eggtrt2mkf0pmwmeg05g2vgwgdedezpv5xuqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxcp08u4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspvcjqjqsnfn2endyqnyp7xe0ntag0ay70c3vgxgmlvckwxnxr3hgc2and3'>nevent1q…and3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>May I use this in some promotional material for our socialbc? In the spirit of what you’re talking about, I wouldn’t want to use the words without actually asking :) 2025-05-29T05:14:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsym6ttxssr8wvlnfn4qrtt5syk44785qmgyh58p6xtka7gjzg7jgczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzf367e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv53el2lfdfplxk0prpf8wpt5jcd5d4j22rekz822q26equhp8l4c0y4huc'>nevent1q…4huc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hahaha. The number of Teslas here compared to the rest of Canada is bonkers. A lot of shamed people now lol... but also too many shameless wankpanzer techbros too. :-D 2025-05-15T18:46:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstx6e7y5typx49ym9t4wkwhargnts7w24g5cvs5gtxngwry0qzxtczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxtszswz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrl08c7gtuwawx5g43kuddm8jm8zhgvdh52vsylr4en4xu5mntuscusuaxs'>nevent1q…uaxs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>“but they got rid of the Carbon Tax” 😂🙃 2025-05-15T18:41:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9hyfx4fd56v7v89pqev5872prfas8jlnjn4kz4drm259l5j0nxqqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxfgwvxq Good morning! #portalberni #bloomscrolling #gardening #pandemicpond<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/438/746/724/404/554/original/56b55f53d1be2fdc.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/438/747/564/891/716/original/7f4bfe8b61f86fed.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-05-02T14:38:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspu09t73xry9lu2495w736x7nwryd73r5tycmp0pare6xaf874h4gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxma09ez In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswapz53ns23c4wh6ea5fehgvc6uprysuyjrf5agd3l98wdf5253es4txg5u'>nevent1q…xg5u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it was a bad allergy season to start (a few weeks back) here. But it seems to have gone away quickly! Hope any sniffles you develop go away quickly whether they are &#34;naturally occurring&#34; or not! :) 2025-03-31T20:38:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspwu2fwr6fppmsaf6lsdkc0z4qk0k75yzmnk6lm7rkleza57t3wyszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxjcu27z Over wintered super-parsnip!! <br/>#portalberni #garden #gardening #veggies<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/253/776/411/876/157/original/b66c40de741e4542.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-03-30T22:37:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8j0lfqgmglcfdycmyfldmp9c92pedvdsl9df0pz7tmykhvuu9t9czyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxl7fll3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyq2xsm5zg7ee8u2l6a336ud5up330zd5sms82rvypaj47sfvs2ysqquugc'>nevent1q…uugc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>so round! 2025-03-23T20:01:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst7as4vy8ldppyw5p8eev3j5kye92cmk674288c2tm3wy55jhu3tczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxxcd8ud In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszkhhnld55sya6j0m8q3k8u5r3zuxd82054rs3c5hxets8xmyk8msa6rplr'>nevent1q…rplr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>he actually said that!? gawd 2025-03-13T18:32:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr02w40xugz5zrhjvgkfd2ewda63q82hl20gffp5hphzk4dtrjjpgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx9smmn9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf8htvhdeq97enveam3rwwgtr8dh4hklpg8swuyrrhflc5dwd0sjsg2eq7y'>nevent1q…eq7y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wait what? that&#39;s crazy lol 2025-03-11T17:19:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrhp8njajc2ffrmfwmasmx3809tjyjzk3xze5yr37hx4ld2smyx5szyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxtphkrj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9zawfwnh4zx60m5ql594gtppfkwlw7acxe765gaegtyx8nsmg6dsp8st84'>nevent1q…st84</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wait... if this a #Weather post or a #Trump post? :D 2025-03-11T16:38:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgd7652gywk6vpupj937sy09ekyzza89jkuy0g5cesgpl79nqkfmgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx4y9rhu 🚨🇨🇦BC launches full prohibition on all American alcohol.🇨🇦🚨<br/><br/>Reasons:<br/>&#34;One is to respond to the escalating threats that we&#39;re seeing from the United States. The other is to recognize the feeling that many British Columbians have now when we look at American products, we don&#39;t even want to see them on the shelf anymore. &#34;<br/><br/>#TradeWar #TrumpTariffs #CanPoli #CdnPoli #BCPoli<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cloverdalereporter.com/news/us-prohibition-all-american-alcohol-to-be-removed-from-bc-liquor-stores-7870766?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub">https://www.cloverdalereporter.com/news/us-prohibition-all-american-alcohol-to-be-removed-from-bc-liquor-stores-7870766?utm_source=flipboard&amp;utm_medium=activitypub</a> 2025-03-10T18:23:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9n4lqndk20pg8tvtllg7vuxrkd6hujcdwkt5s20mmnhxvefa30sgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxm6pw83 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfkl94drfhtjyhtp90wz3mdqay6waj9eyjttqwyu3kl0wsdmg525scjspzj'>nevent1q…spzj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The worst part is... Canada-loving Canadians can&#39;t even start booing Alberta hockey teams because of their stupid Trumpian Premier because we all boo Calgary and Edmonton already! 😅😂<br/><br/>WHAT DO WE DO NOW!?<br/><br/>#FlamesSuck #OilersBlow #GoCanucksGo<br/><br/>#NHL #Hockey #Canada #CanPoli #TradeWar 2025-03-06T16:29:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs97c0h0helscel2ejpdmkd4ynjsvjf689rmjtjl9ufngxclt3tnnqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx092e7d I agree with this unscientific poll about changing the time, AND keeping Standard Time permanently! It is what our bodies expect.<br/><br/>Now that the USA is a complete basket case can BC and Canada stop waiting for the USA to jump first and just get it over with already?<br/><br/>Ending the time change is the lowest of the low hanging fruit for &#34;popular things to do&#34;.<br/><br/>JUST FOLLOW SCIENCE AND DO IT!<br/><br/>#timechange #DST #DaylightSavings #StandardTimeForever<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/108/342/333/126/129/original/f35f15fc68dd9097.png"> <br/> 2025-03-05T06:12:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsysgsqa2w0du5md407nphhfuexjlqgkaahy6h3tye4y7ac5egn8jgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxnrd6m0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfvkx0uz0c640xx984sm3lcpzjuhvfpxlt74mdraw2xzhme23qmjqy4p2tz'>nevent1q…p2tz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have updated the financials for the end of February. We&#39;re still very healthy as hosting costs are nearly being covered by subscriptions.<br/><br/>The Donation campaign continues!. If you&#39;d like to help out with a donation, or a subscription you can find links on the About page:<br/><a href="https://socialbc.ca/about">https://socialbc.ca/about</a><br/><br/>And you can also see our Financials directly here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16LB5w-nPdzT65H43SgGWKj0k3zUuJz-bHpUwSPlIfMs/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16LB5w-nPdzT65H43SgGWKj0k3zUuJz-bHpUwSPlIfMs/edit?usp=sharing</a><br/>#SocialBC #Community #SmallHost<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/099/765/371/806/600/original/6d4a112d7172f98e.png"> <br/> 2025-03-03T17:50:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfvkx0uz0c640xx984sm3lcpzjuhvfpxlt74mdraw2xzhme23qmjqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxdlayn6 #socialbc Update! All is well.<br/>Storage and Database use remains stable at 107GB and 4GB respectively. There have been no outages. Current cost is $CAD58/mo. We&#39;ve received a few more donations.<br/><br/>We&#39;re still waiting to be listed at mastodonserver.ca and joinmastodon.org.<br/><br/>Only a few new users in February but existing users are posting more!<br/>Most active:<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1jrg04xhskk85e65p94hyrhargjz5le6k2tevz48m4x65tf0wdsxsmy0h5y" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Derò 🇨🇦🏴‍☠️</span> (<span class="italic">npub1jrg…0h5y</span>)</a></span><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1ntrqx4pdpeecn5nk9uq4577vpetkrg64cu50k4a3tfk5e467953svklvrl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>🫧 🌸 🫧</span> (<span class="italic">npub1ntr…lvrl</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1f8vdcga2jpk8cazg56f66wsg02uu3h5wrfywp7pk08knc4nxag4s7n9l3v" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Sarah Sammis</span> (<span class="italic">npub1f8v…9l3v</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1efqhwjkjc88fx725qymm4u3gppuzckztdjvarmhqddhhaplxmyws9cx6ze" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Brandon 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub1efq…x6ze</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub128yhau50upactzujqgyc3wyl9rswdmzd2fvr7a3hxw0xau42xgvs32dalq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Arbutus 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub128y…dalq</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1h8crshx2sdq2h96xrda8q62ggp0lajne24554swa4z8ss2w65kjqlqtu9v" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Theresa</span> (<span class="italic">npub1h8c…tu9v</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub18ve8yvg8w4lt0kt24y43nepw524zk5z9qa8k2gyne9ntut2m0ldqmz2kru" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>DreamingHope</span> (<span class="italic">npub18ve…2kru</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1zaulje8wp3r39x2mgan6pllam5k8ejyk5mxu43umqutxnguykswszfhmx4" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Elle Adam🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub1zau…hmx4</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1mpxuk6vuxvta23hmss36f4j7ntfkvjsdd8hzft7a9kd0sacrvvsqlukyje" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Alberniweather ☔️ ☀️ ❄️ 🌬️</span> (<span class="italic">npub1mpx…kyje</span>)</a></span><br/>and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1667x7wh250snq9yg0frfp3gj4txhncgc9v0gqmfwweprdex0uu6stteq94" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Roy Brander</span> (<span class="italic">npub1667…eq94</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/099/523/740/425/078/original/d00ab80fbb3e1dbb.png"> <br/> 2025-03-03T16:49:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszgshrpxhk2jz9kf5qxklw3gx9h0wchywc0373en645qcc945sskszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxz2e4q7 Trudeau just posted, on Twitter, his continued support for Ukraine. He did not mention the United States. <br/><br/>I used the JoinSocialBC account to implore him to find or create a Canadian social media platform to use for his outreach.<br/><br/>#RussiaUkraineWar #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Canada #DumpMusk #SocialBC<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/114/083/697/678/679/140/original/ac68a7445ebde8d6.png"> <br/> 2025-02-28T21:44:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg8znz7g04davmxzs5prmdzway8peamxk4xe84ktjn9y65l2fm3tgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxn4tpj3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy48nulgz0uss5wqq885mtr0k2q96f9hx9epmlrk262eyffa384qckye9e6'>nevent1q…e9e6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this might not be a bad thing. I don&#39;t think we want to be sharing our intelligence with the USA. 2025-02-25T17:37:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqcw278te6x7qcu3svh7hyhwtlryrj8qqf0xjf7p0npdgxd7l30hqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxm9gff5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0g0u269ag9a4wkq09j5ns8yjzt0je9g4ysaq8xzqvgkymx6fxl7q8qxwst'>nevent1q…xwst</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>it&#39;s beyond surreal. We&#39;re now moving into the &#34;real”. He used to just project the bad things he wanted to be or do or had done by falsely accusing others of those things. Like calling Zelensky a dictator.<br/><br/>But now he&#39;s saying what he wants openly. <br/><br/>He wants to be King. He believes he IS a King and his executive orders are making that belief into reality.<br/><br/>The question is, how will he overthrow democracy in the USA itself. We&#39;re waiting on that... but it&#39;s coming. 2025-02-19T22:15:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxzpkfy0w3jet58sq6uhf99au3jf0mqswvmh8ead4sek7fkwjvk5szyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxgszn4k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw4l86xzhwlaqt087tuns4rlpmjzptcy52lteccv2qwyl5fgkm36c4r0jyq'>nevent1q…0jyq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I find the lack of organization of the NDP in Ontario absolutely baffling. 2025-02-08T17:36:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9nhl06dw4dj6v40lz2k7prxxx4hfv5amc890j5rmelwe23x983cszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx7xm3dp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx07gkevn6zlsma8ly7gjjgjdp5m36kl8c0cts9038jukk9kut7jgcfwz5d'>nevent1q…wz5d</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I will do that! I am an admin on my own self hosted server as well as on this one. Thank you Roni! 2025-02-07T19:10:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8n057pzv2ph7fuxzsgj6ln2693fjj9dyd2aprjm0tg8y0tcmepfszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx6ydx43 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqy37aql0ysa9hja7tzxmh5geqryal65sd75x2rk7np98vmlthlwgt3t8hn'>nevent1q…t8hn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I was unaware that announcements were there. So I just tested on out. And it only appears to show in a special button that appears on the web interface?<br/><br/>From a use case perspective, I just can&#39;t imagine that this really works for getting information out to people if it&#39;s not also put out to the registered email or something.<br/><br/>iow: that icon is a small, inconspicuous button. I would have never thought to click it 🤷‍♂️ 2025-02-07T19:07:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfgcqn8drfka4s0qj875y0349gct65ws4gpraah5c3la3ehundayqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxw79hlu #MastoAdmin question.<br/><br/>I have looked everywhere…<br/><br/>is there not a way to direct a message to every user on an instance? Either through a mass private message, or a mass email?<br/><br/>Seems like a basic functionality for a &#39;community’ type system.<br/><br/>Thanks!<br/><br/>#Mastodon 2025-02-07T18:23:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxuvjae5we9rfwyvqldcypkwru8pm3ya4qlj03ux0mkazgre8le5qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx9625j9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswf2lwqzjp3huvn7m3qsksm5vnrtf36heqgajrpjws07y4th67uxs6ey35x'>nevent1q…y35x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>France.<br/><br/><a href="https://masto.host/infrastructure/">https://masto.host/infrastructure/</a> 2025-02-05T18:04:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspw7zgmp53gp6c3jmwrd8et9rsh589g2m78lh5tvdreh7ugq0gn9qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx44p2sk A huge Welcome to two new local governments who have come to #SocialBC this week and are now part of #Mastodon and the #Fediverse!<br/><br/>Say hello to <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dwpkwcn4re6ms9sl52htx9v7kz4wg5d32xtln64cvwkzl07pkvnqs9sl09" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Township of Esquimalt</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dwp…sl09</span>)</a></span> :esquimalt:<br/>and <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1lzq7tuu3amt5arxxtlvuprq92g4f9qquey4ykn89mhdge7wm8jaqyqrt42" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Town of Gibsons</span> (<span class="italic">npub1lzq…rt42</span>)</a></span> :gibsons:<br/><br/>I think.. Guys! This is happening!? <br/>#BC #BCMuni #BCPoli #Local #Communities<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/918/786/143/076/229/original/a25c5a7f363e5e29.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-01-30T18:45:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszhjqkmxh3ny0dtglj3xg9uvgf5ens6hgytus0lnftv6jtvmrmh3qzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx6axpe2 New SocialBC Press Release Jan 27 2025 dropped!<br/><br/><a href="https://socialbc.org/socialbc/pr/PressRelease2.pdf">https://socialbc.org/socialbc/pr/PressRelease2.pdf</a><br/><br/>SOCIALBC SEES GROWTH, BLOCKS THREADS, AS SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSITION GATHERS STEAM<br/><br/> - First BC-focused open social media website launched this month. <br/>- Dozens join website in wave searching for alternatives to X, Meta.<br/>- threads.net blocked after Zuckerberg policy changes.<br/>- Bluesky not the same grassroots appeal of SocialBC and Mastodon<br/><br/>#SocialBC #BCPoli #TwitterAlternative #Mastodon #Fediverse<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/901/616/207/997/701/original/50d5a1298206651d.png"> <br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/901/628/676/538/285/original/2cfaec212c7d051c.png"> <br/> 2025-01-27T18:02:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9h3g3h2gkn5zd43l9lgfvpggzvgjjw5h89hpjkqt6cvzww5fgsrqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx85fhak Dear Hive Mind:<br/><br/>Could a few people run a test for me and reply back. Please open a Google.ca, Google.com, Bing or any other general web search page and type:<br/><br/>SocialBC<br/><br/>Thanks!<br/>I&#39;m just making sure that we are coming up in the top results. The results are good on my end.<br/><br/>#SocialBC #Testing #Help 2025-01-27T16:21:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv52jespdy5wxarkw5g4maz24ztat9z7f7xz9gjxar9yyvpmm7djczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxwauus2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs85h3ggkcha4y0qdd484cl0jam7t3g9f7uufqr5ahy84v9gnmw29c96c2f5'>nevent1q…c2f5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>viva España!! 🇪🇸 2025-01-24T05:34:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswhy8mjj3gjpwnh3c3hpcv7vhmldjq73pcu2ff7v4pxr2w8darhkgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzv4fq6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0g2gyj3mw2p4z69d7280g2z8vhfsfslc364krj7eslfxrftpncqg7fgnu6'>nevent1q…gnu6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>good question. I think the majority is probably trucked. Maybe some by train. Not sure if some is &#34;through traffic&#34; of if it all goes to a warehouse in the USA first?<br/><br/>We&#39;ll probably find that out too! 2025-01-22T21:49:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszcarcy7823ppgcx7ughlp0pfxf0lnwyepwgnv65ga2gwtdt9vwlczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxklln8y In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstpa4jtcth9lx5cwhkwxtlwcyvwqppw0elppvsmsy3tauakj6w43q62dx5t'>nevent1q…dx5t</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I may *seek out* stuff from Mexico? :) 2025-01-22T20:51:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs896s2stj8u566x0ak0tehshhxj7kwypy40vgz9svntsz2ypup8ygzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx2q768x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszpd2reecplpz6vvdllv8u3cjm6t5ngx9rpk543cwm9r44fgrlk4gfdp50f'>nevent1q…p50f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>we are going to find out *very* quickly how feasible it is! 2025-01-22T20:00:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs99wqrzas5smh4j8d3mkvepvwe9a7xrjvrl7wld92fs5gpfp70t3czyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx74mv9n First #SocialBCPoll Open to all Canadians! #PleaseBoost<br/><br/>BC Premier Eby says if there are tariffs, consider not travelling or buying in America! <br/><br/>Multiple choice poll! <br/>What will you do if Trump imposes new Tariffs on Canada and/or BC?<br/><br/>CBC: “Tariff threat should force British Columbians to rethink travel to the U.S., premier says “<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rethink-u-s-travel-premier-says-1.7437593">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/rethink-u-s-travel-premier-says-1.7437593</a><br/>#BCPoli #CanPoli #CdnPoli 2025-01-22T17:01:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqcwushl8n6tmf7mprf6zckcu08xw04mep5eetlrz86chyn9xw5hczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxccu422 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx244yqakkyj9y4j6ac6zx5hgnjnm9z8ejy82rfzwgsdka76klews4hsrch'>nevent1q…srch</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m literally about to go turn on Lost and tune out. 😂<br/><br/>I have been watching the National with <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub178n7c99tey7w4lv8jp03q7t0ygmhv3krcvw7ladsyhau0y7c956s4xsec2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Theresa Jensen-Alemany</span> (<span class="italic">npub178n…sec2</span>)</a></span> . We&#39;re done. 🛑 😆 2025-01-21T04:08:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyj7400rgf9ycph29dqc4qcq0ptdnfvdzl4cnkm7zqczk94m3g4vszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxgwhkws In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0jcmlwftyj4dj0svku2dm3k0l7dlt9p93za9qzt5ak8my2cc924g3f533f'>nevent1q…533f</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Here is a post that has a whole bunch more fun hashtags to follow! (Don’t worry if you don’t see any posts when you tap on the hashtag, they’ll fill in over time)<br/><br/><a href="https://toot.cat/@Hashtags/110460687230583361">https://toot.cat/@Hashtags/110460687230583361</a><br/><br/> #SocialBC #bcpoli #bcstorm #bcmuni #SocialBC #introduction #firstpost #monsterdon #bloomscrolling #mosstodon #hnom #pollodon #fediverse #mondog #tuesdog #tuesdaytoolsday #wellnesswednesday #thicktrunkthursday #fensterfreitag #caturday #SilentSunday 2025-01-19T19:11:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0jcmlwftyj4dj0svku2dm3k0l7dlt9p93za9qzt5ak8my2cc924gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxnw6s2m Morning #SocialBC folks! 👋 <br/>If you would like to follow some fun and useful hashtags, just click these below. It’ll help fill your timeline and get you acquainted with some of the quirky tendencies of Mastodon.<br/><br/>BC Specific:<br/>#bcpoli<br/>#bcstorm<br/>#bcmuni<br/>#SocialBC<br/><br/>General Mastodon fun:<br/>#introduction<br/>#firstpost<br/>#monsterdon<br/>#bloomscrolling<br/>#mosstodon<br/>#hnom<br/>#pollodon<br/>#fediverse<br/><br/>Day specific<br/>#mondog<br/>#tuesdog #tuesdaytoolsday<br/>#wellnesswednesday<br/>#thicktrunkthursday<br/>#fensterfreitag<br/>#caturday<br/>#SilentSunday 2025-01-19T19:05:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspukaavgsv6kf7yjygud9vajet7uxn9wyyp99a0h59p85p5cf6g0szyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxehlk6x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxft9ke90tdjp02f45vwswnamkq885ntsxd7g3ncy839ujrgav7sqanczz2'>nevent1q…czz2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>interesting that [@bsky.brid.gy](<a href="https://bsky.brid.gy/">https://bsky.brid.gy/</a> ) is on the list! Effectively giving us an indication of how many Bluesky users have bridged into Fedi? 2025-01-16T06:24:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8vzwh9q2xka2u8ntppwlt8qw43eesf4tlknfc5a78sk7kctanhegzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx429jfc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd9mljwa783y0kmmflfktjjng0uqy4qlnmfkl0qj0fvwhvl47uljcjgkwhe'>nevent1q…kwhe</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>and just like that we have 8 new account requests!<br/><br/>#SocialBC 2025-01-15T16:22:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd9mljwa783y0kmmflfktjjng0uqy4qlnmfkl0qj0fvwhvl47uljczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxm8atjy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgfgcyc6ta6z3t7em0e600c4xy5sqrmgw5hug506ye6eqh4p8qwtgj9cqnx'>nevent1q…cqnx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>aaaaannndd.. DONE.<br/><br/>10 minutes always goes by VERY quickly! :+) And it went well! 2025-01-15T16:21:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgfgcyc6ta6z3t7em0e600c4xy5sqrmgw5hug506ye6eqh4p8qwtgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzvy87g on the phone with CBC in 30sec!!<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/lite/radio/live-radio/victoria">https://www.cbc.ca/lite/radio/live-radio/victoria</a> 2025-01-15T16:10:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgeplrjf4f0gcawmgj59zk36s65323geuljml3wz7enmpts4q3y7czyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxduk9ay Christy no more.<br/>#bcpoli #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Canada #LiberalPartyofCanada<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/827/637/520/583/892/original/4f555bece35dfe56.png"> <br/> 2025-01-14T16:25:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv6nlexzlz45qhcvw4g2jm7gx0n9xam7dtydjf0wftaqph042s3uczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxe9zc4a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq9t74927vzh4vp7f6hvk58lp0dcn4ctgsd7nhrmw63cpa0zef0hgl2lp8h'>nevent1q…lp8h</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I work at a small University on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. 15 years ago we were called &#34;Malaspina College&#34;, then &#34;Malaspina University-College&#34; as we grew. (Malaspina is the name of a Spanish colonial captain).<br/><br/>We are on Vancouver Island which is about halve the size of Scotland.<br/><br/>One day, the Premier of BC declared us to be &#34;Vancouver Island University&#34;.<br/><br/>The University of Victoria, 90km down the road in the provincial capital, was NOT amused. 🤷‍♂️ <br/><br/>Fifedoms 😝 2025-01-09T15:39:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfptdymy8fvcnx9f7stlqu735ljkgrtuljuhzz5ava0nj6zuwqcrczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxtah669 Welcome to 2025 BC!! SocialBC.ca is officially open to all residents and those connected to British Columbia!<br/><br/>Cheers to 2025! We’re going to make this the Year of the #Fediverse!<br/><br/>Let’s grow the #OpenSocialWeb right here in our communities.<br/><br/>Create an Account: <a href="https://socialbc.ca">https://socialbc.ca</a><br/>And if you’d like to support financially: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=NYQ8LSFB5GP6N">https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=NYQ8LSFB5GP6N</a><br/><br/>#Mastodon #BC #YVR #YYJ #Kelowna #Nanaimo #PortAlberni #PrinceRupert #PrinceGeorge #Kamloops #Nelson #Penticton #haidagwaii #BellaBella #socialBC<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/752/048/155/693/441/original/3537619344911053.png"> <br/> 2025-01-01T08:01:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr3xwl2dm4yume4d6pd55kkfq2xukp6aq4mejmqpwnquwnx4sj7lczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx5nz20n A tragic loss for Vancouver Island!<br/>But I am sure that it will all be rebuilt in time.<br/>(For those not familiary, this was a key port for tourists to access whale watching tours especially of Orca on the north east coast of Vancouver Island.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/telegraph-cove-fire-boardwalk-1.7421019">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/telegraph-cove-fire-boardwalk-1.7421019</a><br/><br/>#TelegraphCove #BC #Fire #WhaleWatching 2024-12-31T19:26:38Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy0jdk2w0ljmaks3suwwc7rt2z7mdzd8p4tpm5hmsehw86ek92jxqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxwhxsgm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfh4hhnp3ll9pywgfzkuhtc5vadnl5mawakfpsrhh78tncz6808gc02w5vc'>nevent1q…w5vc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I would support this.<br/>In a roundabout way it might solve the issues of Quebec sovereignty (if they “leave”, they are still connected) but it might make the First Nations rights and titles issue more complex? 2024-12-29T22:25:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstt259fquyjxdrzj8qtj338vt59v7fus7fy4zf4qytr2revypxs3czyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxyezk0u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst9j74suw7j6ek7tkter67ewtw7u09gqr03pkfah3cus7mfzt8wrs7az9mz'>nevent1q…z9mz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I LOVE that &#34;we&#34; are arguing over the meaning of &#34;shall&#34; and &#34;may”. 2024-12-16T21:22:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrvgwhrc307aed0rpzamhkmxs99qvyz4gyglr2ddnvufn7zjyc2lqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxktr4z6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgt8uvvemzw020dl8h8ay6u69a4ur44ef3xtngx9ganekdlntdmas7pwxtl'>nevent1q…wxtl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oooohhhh! Watching!! 2024-12-16T21:02:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq5lt2utpcwwsxlqf7yr0557vzf9clqmevkgkv9ctwkg47sx0k9pszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx7j3dqh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8dzem4zspm5zxnlpuhel2yhl24mswvxut5x7l5rxn5esyjvam97cs3sdhs'>nevent1q…sdhs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/626/547/153/166/629/original/66c9748b9292a6f2.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-12-10T04:05:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv0dme89vk9x4e4a30uhgc2tm0j8npxvyguna3zuc4m2q7v7a02tqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzyuts2 HEY! A Paypal donation link to support our fledgling, grassroots, non-profit instance!? OK! <br/><a href="https://paypal.me/SOSSBC">https://paypal.me/SOSSBC</a><br/><br/>In Canada you can also do e-transfer to help@socialbc.org.<br/><br/>And oh ya, did I mention we now have a logo? Say hello to our Royal BC Museum Mammoth-inspired Wooly Logo!<br/><br/>It&#39;s happening!! We are striding (like Wooly) confidently toward opening in January! Wanna join? Let us know! (me, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub128yhau50upactzujqgyc3wyl9rswdmzd2fvr7a3hxw0xau42xgvs32dalq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Arbutus 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub128y…dalq</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub17gdwdyanx7994mlc0ryqgtkv3uu6npxg5psusfjc4r4uyuye3fpql89yky" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ms. Que Banh</span> (<span class="italic">npub17gd…9yky</span>)</a></span>)<br/>#PleaseBoost #Mastodon #Fediverse #BC #BCPOLI #SocialBC<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/624/783/559/851/573/original/c814089458aa7b03.png"> <br/> 2024-12-09T20:36:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2f08f7xqs8wykp895qnatdu34w7dnc0ym2jduaq55es3f2qng8fgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzmqlv0 Another Big First!<br/>Our first official deposit into the SOSSBC account!<br/><br/>If you&#39;d like to help out, just send an e-transfer to help@socialbc.org! We&#39;ll get PayPal and stuff going in a few days for other donation methods including for anyone outside Canada!<br/><br/>#SOSSBC #SocialBC #Society #ItsHappening!<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/614/229/295/823/709/original/6d91bbba5e9ff755.png"> <br/> 2024-12-07T23:52:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2auhw3jhlc305uvj0hjc338uud3k20gnz54pna3qhdt9junpdvlqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxt47emw Today is a big day! The Society of Open Social Servers of British Columbia (#SOSSBC) will be opening its own bank account 🏦 and — bonus — <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub128yhau50upactzujqgyc3wyl9rswdmzd2fvr7a3hxw0xau42xgvs32dalq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Arbutus 🇨🇦</span> (<span class="italic">npub128y…dalq</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub17gdwdyanx7994mlc0ryqgtkv3uu6npxg5psusfjc4r4uyuye3fpql89yky" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ms. Que Banh</span> (<span class="italic">npub17gd…9yky</span>)</a></span> and I will be meeting in person for the first time! Imagine that! Meeting #opensocialweb people IRL?? 😃 <br/><br/>This all means we will be able to officially start soliciting funds to go towards launch and hopefully the sustainable operation of <a href="https://socialbc.ca">https://socialbc.ca</a> as it opens user registration in January! 🙌 <br/>#notforprofit #socialbc<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/606/166/286/615/787/original/f5352a3e0db2b7c2.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-12-06T13:42:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspvw6jn93n5f3skuj9chaqgl2wswd9n3npp3lgd5884cng87y5fgqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxqkq0h7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqcq5362hfpekzxuzwrzmu4rcr6znq72jwz45dtfspay5xs3p5eecnhmywp'>nevent1q…mywp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>oh! Just came back! 😆 2024-11-20T04:05:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9wrc3jvj88y8vlke8vsjm4s7xyjt8eh9fntskrzh9juj3c9p8wxszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxurdu4q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsthrej22d4uqrfa2u2elqkyqdh0y6hpceelsqcmxkervdjngz8wtc0mzkhh'>nevent1q…zkhh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>An actually good picture. By candlelight 🕯️#Atlas #bombcyclone #catsodon #catsofmastodon<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/513/285/369/343/500/original/fa84a3fd1691b7e2.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-20T04:01:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsthrej22d4uqrfa2u2elqkyqdh0y6hpceelsqcmxkervdjngz8wtczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxvcw6a5 #Atlas doesn’t like the dark and scary winds. #bombcyclone #catsodon #catsofmastodon<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/513/278/756/692/642/original/c5fc6fd95a351680.jpeg"> <br/> 2024-11-20T03:59:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspdqshkzuyvar4ycrszk5ujmztncczmnrjeptxe9eskvn4wu7q20gzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxfrn908 #PleaseBoost! It&#39;s exciting to be starting up a new regional #Mastodon for British Columbia when there is so much change and growth in the #OpenSocialWeb #Fediverse!<br/><br/>We&#39;re not ready to open up the gates… still setting up the banking stuff among other things.<br/><br/>But if you&#39;re in BC and are interested in making your home on this instance please send me or <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub17gdwdyanx7994mlc0ryqgtkv3uu6npxg5psusfjc4r4uyuye3fpql89yky" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ms. Que Banh</span> (<span class="italic">npub17gd…9yky</span>)</a></span> a DM and we&#39;ll start making a (private) list so that we can let you know when we&#39;re ready! (Hoping Jan 1!)<br/><br/>#MastodonMigration<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/489/339/139/739/275/original/9b4a9ec3d3166dd1.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-11-15T22:31:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqs3phz9uaseeyqznq75lf4vjjejt5h34hy72k4uslpdrttj4cneqzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx8ec77r Senator Murray Sinclair was not a resident of British Columbia. But I know from stories I have heard from First Nations people over the years that his impact has been immense and will continue on for many generations.<br/><br/>Thank you Mr. Sinclair for everything you did to begin this nation on a path of healing. We have so very long to go but it is a good process because of your leadership.<br/><br/>#BCPoli #Canada #RIP #Indigenous #MurraySinclair #CanPoli #CdnPoli<br/><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/murray-sinclair-death-1.7372862">https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/murray-sinclair-death-1.7372862</a> 2024-11-04T21:55:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgqty5pwgf0qflhtcdard52uqrrj0nwhsegtsdh4ar55yn29tg8kszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxzy5tq4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf38v8dy8m26fgfck0mumgddp0epnuw6xkfhf7c9f4j5me6ug079qqeq2eq'>nevent1q…q2eq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>got our official Society incorporation doc with Seal by snail mail on Friday!! It&#39;s all very exciting :) 2024-11-04T20:58:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspf939suk4whu3p7gzallw7fzxq60ampc5gaxjl52kqfcw2gffpwgzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxfttk3z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstca7pw66xwx06dk2dgg0dvqkutgdase2pxp8jqh8wcc7ln4fwpugqw4y6k'>nevent1q…4y6k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wooo federaaattttionnnn! :) 2024-11-04T20:44:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgsn7uj8cgjuc5y4s3ydssjqgf274wnxdl95l8wjvaz7avmyduerszyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhx0tw5ww In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8893zkgxme2mgfq2u562ehjpdynu0f4mahy23lf5s270rt304hegxemhew'>nevent1q…mhew</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>When will registrations open?<br/>No firm date yet. We&#39;re aiming for the New Year. <br/>We have logistics to take care of. We&#39;ve created a society, getting a bank account, need a logo, finishing policies, all that stuff! <br/>If you&#39;d like an account before then, the best way would be to volunteer to help! :+)<br/>There are just six of us: me, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1zvlhv28a0j07r5putmyzxq3avghrfc555jlvhgqmc0c7l9t5anuqmjqckq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Ms. Que Banh</span> (<span class="italic">npub1zvl…qckq</span>)</a></span> [@bookandswordblog](<a href="https://scholar.social/@bookandswordblog">https://scholar.social/@bookandswordblog</a> ) <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub17lqxxth225awmfrdvpcdyn0atjvt3x45zdjg2mwn2muhhak43xzs0jzpyn" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>James Renken</span> (<span class="italic">npub17lq…zpyn</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1l49jpek7fm0h6m393hlrpfat8u8h5he58e2e8k35g85qrt7j04ks03z4au" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>blaine</span> (<span class="italic">npub1l49…z4au</span>)</a></span> and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1fxz0sh95gd2y8tktk354ja6f2fff9zlup5dgv25k5qqn0w23y3dqmg43mc" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Kevin The Tech Guy</span> (<span class="italic">npub1fxz…43mc</span>)</a></span><br/>We are looking for a diverse range of people to help with both this instance and the Society! 2024-11-04T20:44:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8893zkgxme2mgfq2u562ehjpdynu0f4mahy23lf5s270rt304hegzyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxkft02d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspw4f5fxyv820rks76h42ydtm4cckd0sk9neu4qv3ymvxw9wd32gcz20w36'>nevent1q…0w36</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There are probably two questions most people are going to have.<br/><br/>Why?<br/>and <br/>When do Registrations Open?<br/><br/>The short answer on WHY:<br/><br/>We believe the strength of the Fediverse comes from its diversity of choice and the ability of small, manageable, servers to still participate in the whole. At the same time, we want to make an easy place for people in BC to &#34;land&#34; if they leave other platforms and also show people who maybe aren&#39;t on social media that there is a welcoming space. 2024-11-04T20:38:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspw4f5fxyv820rks76h42ydtm4cckd0sk9neu4qv3ymvxw9wd32gczyrtqp3q02srhjpfkz2fkhl0cualu4xn42plytmw55vazsdv9j4lhxleaae2 #Introduction #IntroductionPost #NewInstance #Mastodon #Fediverse<br/><br/>This here is an official introduction post for this brand new account on this brand new regional server for British Columbia! <br/><br/>No, we&#39;re not opening registrations yet but we&#39;re excited to be progressing!<br/><br/>We (there&#39;s a bunch of us!) still have some work to do. But sometimes it&#39;s good to dip your toe in before going for a big swim! <br/><br/>My main account is <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1mvmqp3u6aew96ufkkd5zlwcyeudv7a3zyeykjq72npg5gspqn0jqa4jgeg" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸</span> (<span class="italic">npub1mvm…jgeg</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>More info to come in this thread! Or feel free to ask questions! :)<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://cdn.masto.host/socialbcca/media_attachments/files/113/426/448/683/295/005/original/7f03493b7b9de8a9.mp4"></video><br/> 2024-11-04T19:57:39Z