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Matthew Cook

@anarchistfish.bsky.social
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Social worker on coast Salish Territories. Shop Stewart in the BCGEU Lousy Christian, worst anarchist. I'm all about the lesser evils. Politics of the Inferno Here for housing advocacy and silly memes Give to the Greens. linktr.ee/vicbcgreens

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Dean Dettloff @deandettloff.bsky.social · 3h
800 years since the passing of St. Francis and man I love this guy.
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Defund VicPD @defundvicpd.bsky.social · 13h
This is a good intro to your local candidates for municipal election. Responses (or no responses) from candidates to the question of police budget coming to your inbox soon. Sign up for updates: defundvicpd.org #yy #defundVicPd
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 02/10/2026
A requirement for EU membership is that representatives to the European Parliament must be elected using a proportional voting system. We should learn from them and adopt proportional voting in our legislatures as well.
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Did you know? @thetyee.ca has a podcast now, and today I'm on it talking about the botched investigation into the tragic death of Tatyanna Harrison, a young Indigenous woman who went missing in Vancouver in 2022. Listen here: thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
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The Tyee Podcast: Searching for Answers About Tatyanna Harrison | The Tyee
A coroner’s inquest surfaced shocking details about how authorities handled a young woman’s death. Inside an investigation by Jen St. Denis.
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Dean Dettloff @deandettloff.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Well have you considered that we're closer, as of today, to a new huge oil pipeline? It's in the national interest guys.
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stephanie wilson | windward antifascist @windward-afa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CAF needs to address *why* their members end up in white nationalist groups. Second Sons wear a Vimy Ridge memorial shirt while they hype up H*tler. They activate around Remembrance Day. They write themselves into the CAF & quote "If ye break faith" constantly. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Former soldier exposes how Canadian white supremacist group recruits members | CBC News
Second Sons Canada describes itself as a "men's nationalist club" dedicated to fitness and preserving Canada's heritage, but a former military member who attempted to join the group says he only learn...
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why are Indigenous people now being subjected to levels of overt hostility and racism unseen in decades? One chief recently told me he was denied entry into a store for being “Indian”.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm deeply saddened by the tragic accident which occurred by the Truth and Reconcilliation event at Tsawwassen Mills today. As we wait for more details, my thoughts are with the friends and families of the people who passed away. I wish the injured a speedy recovery.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Statement from Emily
Lowan on
LNG Canada Phase 2
Laklaran [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. — "I'm deeply disappointed to see LNG Canada Phase 2 move ahead with the Final Investment Decision - and to see both the BC NDP, Conservatives all applaud this move, while committing to further expansion of oil and gas throughout our province.
LNG Canada is an entirely foreign-owned project. It is owned by Shell, one of the most profitable companies in history, several foreign state-owned oil companies, and US private equity. LNG Canada's owners also own the fracking operations in the Peace that feed the project. The profits from LNG development flow directly to shareholders and governments abroad, while the costs stay here. Families in Kitimat and Terrace are already living with the health effects: dirtier air, rising asthma rates, and rogue flares lighting up the sky. And for all the public money and all the risk, Phase 2 will create a maximum of 150 permanent jobs.
These are nation-draining projects, and the BC Greens oppose taxpayer handouts to foreign investors. Every public dollar we pour into them digs us a deeper hole. That money should be building Canadian-owned industries that move our economy up the value chain.wildfire-filled summers, and projects that never pay off. The BC Greens will put that money to work here instead - building out renewable energy, backed by good union jobs that don't disappear the moment a foreign shareholder changes their mind.
Power that's owned by our communities, not leased from a pipeline. Energy that brings our bills down instead of tying them to a roller coaster gas price.
On the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, my heart goes out to all the Indigenous nations that have opposed this project, were never consulted, and have been standing up to protect their lands. Reconciliation cannot be a slogan we wear one day a year while governments push through projects over the objections of the people whose lands they cross. It has to mean respecting the right to say no.
This election, British Columbians can choose a government still betting on the last fifty years - or one building the next fifty. It's time to believe in better."
Authorized by Farrukh Chishtie, financial agent, 1-888-473-3686
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A BC judge has declared Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act unconstitutional and given Ottawa six months to bring the legislation in line with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. @michellegamage.bsky.social reports: thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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DULF Wins Constitutional Challenge, Judge Applauds Their Work | The Tyee
Compassion club co-founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum will avoid prison and Canada told to update its drug laws.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to Jeremy, Eris, and all those at DULF, who put so much on the line to serve their community & save lives. Let this be the start of justice. From affordable housing, to harm reduction services, there is so much work to be done. The BC Greens are here to do that work with you.
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Judge tosses drug trafficking convictions for B.C. compassion club founders after constitutional challenge | CBC News
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of two harm-reduction activists convicted of drug trafficking who argued they were doing it to reduce the harms caused by toxic drugs.
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stephanie wilson | windward antifascist @windward-afa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Never forget: the Conservative Party doesn't have the time or will to do anything about a white nationalist organization but did have time to faff around & demand that freedom of speech be revoked over a prank show that mocked residential school deniers www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
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Tories denounce spoof-style comedy series mocking denialism
Current and former Conservative politicians have denounced the production “Northland Tales," a comedy being produced for CBC and APTN.
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Matthew Cook @anarchistfish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I'll find other things... Like painting or baking.
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Dean Dettloff @deandettloff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In fact my workday would be more efficient because I wouldn't spend any of it sifting through AI nonsense.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today, the BC NDP and BC Conservatives engaged in a downward spiral of rip and ship resource extraction that will hand over more taxpayer dollars to American and multinational corporations.
B.C. NDP, Conservatives both pledge to boost province's resource development
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Sonia Théroux @soniatheroux.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Meet your @bcgreens.bsky.social candidate for Victoria Beacon Hill, Raj Sahota. Laying out the vision to rebuild our social programs. 🎯💪 youtu.be/DlImxZcNSrU?...
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
⚡️WEEKEND ROUNDUP: DAY 5! A beautiful day on the campaign trail, doorknocking with @robbotterell , having great conversations and talking policy! Want to join us for next time? Hit the link in bio or jump in here: bcgreens.ca/volunteer
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I am disgusted by the appearance of white nationalists on the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc reserve. This is happening just days before the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. I stand with Indigenous communities & all marginalized communities in the fight for a future free from racist intimidation.
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Apparent white nationalist gathering spotted on Tkʼemlúps reserve Sunday
TK'EMLUPS - A post on social media appears to show a group of masked individuals gathered on the Tkemlps te Se...
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Team Victoria-Beacon Hill out door knocking with stellar candidate, Raj Sahota and leader, Emily Lowan! Want to help reach more people who are ready to believe in better? Join your local team: bcgreens.ca/volunteer
Raj Sahota, Emily Lowan, and a group of volunteers smiling.
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stephanie wilson | windward antifascist @windward-afa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Eroding workers' abilities to say no to a bad deal is not the way forward. Good jobs matter. Job security matters. Safe workplaces matter. Fair pay matters. A plan for retirement matters. Unions make communities stronger.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Campaign Trail Day 3: Our new office in Sidney! ⚡️Join us at the link in bio, let’s show them what we’re made of! bcgreens.ca #bcgreens #electionbc
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BCMECR spooky/pumpkin spice mode @b1kes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Don't be fooled, the BC Con Party has removed their gangrenous head but the rest of the festering body keep rotting and spreading hate.
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Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
LOL. Too racist for bc cons, #OneBC doesn't get official party status Thanks to Findlay's husband racist bigot Brent Chapman following in his wife's negligent footsteps:) "Didn't submit papers on his switch to OneBC before the election was called" www.timescolonist.com/2026-bc-vote... #bcpoli
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OneBC 'overwhelmed' with candidates but fails to get party status
Leader Dallas Brodie says more than 300 people have signed up to run for OneBC, which does not have official party status.
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Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The market has gone up 30% in one year A 1% tax is meaningless #pretendingtoCare gesture by developer funded puppet Eby and his #bcndp Do a Singapore style stamp tax on empty homes and on buying 2nd and 3rd homes, which ranges from 20% to 65%. #bcpoli #vanRe
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ADDITIONAL BUYER'S STAMP DUTY
Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) Rates before
Apr 27, 2023 Rates on or after
Apr 27, 2023 Singapore
citizens
First residential
property
0%
0%
Second residential
property
17%
20% Third and subsequent
residential property
25%
30% First residential
property
5%
5% Permanent
residents
Foreigners Second residential
property
25%
30% Third and subsequent
residential property
30%
35%
30%
60%
Entities/ Trustees Any residential
property
35%
65%
Housing developers
35%^ + 5%^^
35%^ + 5%^^ ^ Housing developers may apply for remission of this ABSD, subject to conditions
^^ This 5% will not be remitted and is to be paid upfront upon purchase of residential property
Source: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Development and Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Matthew Cook @anarchistfish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Think tech bros:
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just opened up my new MLA campaign office in Sidney! ⚡️🔑🗄️📝Looking forward to training up new volunteers and talking to our neighbours about what matters most to them. Sign up to volunteer at the link in bio! #bcgreens #bcelection
Emily Lowan, Rob Botterell and BC Greens welcoming Emily to her campaign office!Emily Lowan & Rob Botterell
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Someone who has been around as long as I have, you would have suspected I would have been more prepared. But the levels of harassment have escalated beyond anything I’ve seen.” #vanpoli reporting by @kehyslop.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2026/09...
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Harassment and Hate on the Municipal Campaign Trail | The Tyee
Online abuse continues to drive away good candidates and sour political discourse, Vancouver candidates say.
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Dean Dettloff @deandettloff.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The IMF keeps insisting it has learned its lessons from decades of brutal neoliberalism and structural adjustment and then it keeps creating situations like this.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
No one should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table — that’s why the BC Greens are focused on fighting the cost of living crisis. Believe in better. Join the BC Greens: bcgreens.ca
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Sonia Théroux @soniatheroux.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BC Greens vow to fight for balance of power after early election call cheknews.ca/bc-greens-vo...
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BC Greens vow to fight for balance of power after early election call
With their opponents more fractured, under more party banners, the BC Greens are in a unique position this snap election.
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Common Wealth Canada @commonwealthcanada.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Land is the largest transfer of wealth ever, from public to private hands. The right thing to do is for society to capture some of it back to invest into its citizens.
Tweet by Paul Finch: BC should have a sovereign wealth fund funded by a prudent land value tax; mentions $1T land value rise.
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 23/09/2026
Great to see the CBC cover our position on the BC snap election. First-past-the-post is directly to blame for early election calls when politicians gamble for total power with minority support. We need proportional representation for true democratic stability.
News graphic featuring a CBC News article about the BC snap election. The headline states that first-past-the-post is to blame for opportunistic election calls and explains how proportional representation prevents false majorities. Photos of provincial political leaders are shown.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
David Eby just called a snap election, right on top of local municipal elections. #bcelection2026
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Matthew Cook @anarchistfish.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's all so goddamn weird.
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Sonia Théroux @soniatheroux.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nothing says sliding back into past to me quite like Carney invoking John A MacDonald and now Eby invoking James Douglas as heros suitable for reverence in the present day. WTF
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stephanie wilson | windward antifascist @windward-afa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is absolute bullshit. Dropping a provincial election in the middle of municipal elections is asinine. Had to adjust my council campaign because there was a federal by-election in my riding in August. Now my campaign has to compete for attention with the circus that is provincial politics?
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Sonia Théroux @soniatheroux.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Dear @davidebybc.bsky.social , Resource extraction industries that flow profits out of B.C. to Trump-backed billionaires is not how you diversify an economy to insulate against Trump. #bcpoli
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Defund VicPD @defundvicpd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Looks like at least one of the candidates for Victoria council is a bigot #yyj victoriacouncillorfyi.substack.com/p/wendy-bowk...
victoriacouncillorfyi.substack.com
Wendy Bowkett for Victoria City Council 2026
Wendy is not being entirely honest...
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Matthew Cook @anarchistfish.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@bcgeu.bsky.social
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Common Wealth Canada @commonwealthcanada.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"You shouldn't have to charge for public transit, it should be for free", if we captured the land value back that was created by public investments in the first place. The greatest transfer of wealth from public to private hands is in land. It's fair we tax some of it back.
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Leo Spalteholz @leospalteholz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
BC still has the highest rate of forced moves in the country. Likely due to a large part of the housing stock being in the secondary market where landlords can evict people for owner use. Recent boom in PBR should help slowly shift this balance though
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Defund VicPD @defundvicpd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Well, the candidates are declared for 2026 Local Government & School Trustee Elections. We have aasked them their stances on police budget and School Police Liaison Officers (SPLOs). Stay tuned for the responses! #yyj #bcPoli #DefundVicPD defundvicpd.org/2026/09/20/c...
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Candidates Declared for 2026 Local Government & School Trustee Elections – We asked them their stances on police budget and SPLOs
Candidates running for mayor and council in the City of Victoria’s 2026 Local Government Election, along with candidates running for the Greater Victoria School Districts 2026 School Trustee Electi…
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Carolyn Hudson @cmusician.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Please Advise! How Much Profit Can be Squeezed from Canada's Airports? thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026... #cdnpoli via tyee.ca
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Please Advise! How Much Profit Can be Squeezed from Canada’s Airports? | The Tyee
Planning to fly? Get that credit card out.
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Dean Dettloff @deandettloff.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Dems should be committing publicly to prosecuting these murderers.
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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
British Columbians don’t want to be forced into a snap election by the BC NDP — but if Eby wants a performance review, we’re ready to give him one. You have the chance to vote for better than the crumbling status quo. Join the BC Greens. Link in bio. Authorized by BC Green Party (1-888-473-3686)
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Matthew Cook @anarchistfish.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This is, hands down, the best thing I have ever read from the times colonist. #yyj #bcpoli
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Defund VicPD @defundvicpd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We’ve updated our resources page, including the 2026 It’s time to Defund VicPD zine, and the Reduce the Police Budget flyer. defundvicpd.org/2026/07/11/n... #yyj #defundVicPD
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New Zine Drop!
We’ve updated our resources page, including the 2026 It’s time to Defund VicPD zine, and the Reduce the Police Budget flyer. Updates made with the 2026-2030 Financial Plan officially ad…
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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