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Andy Yan

@ayan604.bsky.social
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An Urban Planner taking the World on one bite at a time. Director, SFU City Program + Assoc Prof of Professional Practice, Urban Studies My thoughts are my own. IG: publicyan | Twitter: ayan604 www.sfu.ca/continuing-studies/about…

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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 13h
A curious quiz to see what kind of political ideology you follow. Apparently, I am Scottish. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli 12axes.vercel.app/en
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12 Axes — Political Quiz and Ideology Test across 12 Axes
Discover your political position in 5 minutes. A free political quiz that maps your political spectrum, political ideology, and 12 axes.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 13h
A curious quiz to see what kind of political ideology you follow. Apparently, I am Scottish. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli 12axes.vercel.app/en
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12 Axes — Political Quiz and Ideology Test across 12 Axes
Discover your political position in 5 minutes. A free political quiz that maps your political spectrum, political ideology, and 12 axes.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
New data estimates there were 13,879 individuals experiencing homelessness in Metro Vancouver in 2023 "'A wake-up call': Nearly twice as many B.C. women facing homelessness, new data show" via @vancouversun.bsky.social #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/nearly-...
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'A wake-up call': Nearly twice as many B.C. women facing homelessness, new data show
Many people in B.C. are now one paycheque away from needing a housing subsidy, says one service provider.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"...exchanging mall rats for luxury leopards" "What Does Oakridge Park Mean for the Future of Vancouver Retail?" #vanpoli #vanre montecristomagazine.com/magazine/aut...
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What Does Oakridge Park Mean for the Future of Vancouver Retail?
Does this summer’s opening of the long-delayed Oakridge Park herald a renewed confidence in the luxury retail landscape?
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Albert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"It is fashionable to mock Francis Fukuyama as an uncritical celebrant of neoliberal capitalism. But “The End of History” offered a powerful analysis of the origins of right-wing populism that has proved prescient in the Donald Trump era." jacobin.com/2026/09/revi...
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History Is Back. Fukuyama Is Neither Surprised nor Thrilled.
It is fashionable to mock Francis Fukuyama as an uncritical celebrant of neoliberal capitalism. But The End of History offered a powerful analysis of the origins of right-wing populism that has proved...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Now open...a new @sfucity.bsky.social talk! “Density by Decree: The Future of Vancouver's Neighbourhoods” with @michaelgeller.bsky.social and responses from Larry Beasley + Ann Mcafee Wed, Oct 14 | 6pm | SFU Harbour Centre | Free #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 24/09/2026
“When we talk about colonialism historically, that involves the control of resources, the control of knowledge and the control of terms of exchange, and we see that in Africa when we talk about AI.”
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“Colonial AI”: African Countries Seek Tech Sovereignty But Fear a New Digital Colonialism
Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is a member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence, working on a strategy with the African Union to address the risks and benefits of AI for the continent. African ...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Snap! There it is: Premier David Eby dissolves legislature, calls early B.C. election" via @vancouversun.bsky.social #bcpoli vancouversun.com/news/premier...
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Snap! There it is: Premier David Eby dissolves legislature, calls early B.C. election
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a snap election, two years ahead of schedule.
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Simon Fraser University @sfu.ca · 21/09/2026
Introducing The Advance, SFU’s new monthly newsletter featuring exclusive insights from university leaders and researchers, and stories on how the SFU community is advancing knowledge and tackling the critical issues of our time. Sign up today!
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Introducing The Advance: Exclusive research, insights and stories from SFU
The Advance is Simon Fraser University's new monthly newsletter, featuring exclusive insights from university leaders and researchers, and stories on how the SFU community is advancing knowledge and t...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A great turnout to today's Grandview Woodlands Advisory Council All Mayoral and Council candidates event tonight. Most major civic parties showed up. #vanpoli
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Political posting in #Vanpoli 1.0 Eastside Community All Candidates TONIGHT!, 6PM, Brittannia Community Centre Gym D gwac.ca
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SFU City Program @sfucity.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Now Open! “Density by Decree: The Future of Vancouver's Neighbourhoods” with @michaelgeller and responses from Larry Beasley + Ann Mcafee Wed, Oct 14 | 6pm | SFU Harbour Centre | Free #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre www.eventbrite.ca/e/density-by...
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Density by Decree: The Future of Vancouver's Neighbourhoods
Join the SFU's City Program for a free lecture about creating more livable, affordable neighbourhoods.
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SFU City Program @sfucity.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Just Announced “Density by Decree: The Future of Vancouver's Neighbourhoods” with @michaelgeller.bsky.social and responses from Larry Beasley + Ann Mcafee Wed, Oct 14 | 6pm | SFU Harbour Centre | Free #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre www.eventbrite.ca/e/density-by...
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Density by Decree: The Future of Vancouver's Neighbourhoods
Join the SFU's City Program for a free lecture about creating more livable, affordable neighbourhoods.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Please share widely. "Last Candidate Standing" is now open! @vpsn.bsky.social X Creative Morning Vancouver X @sfucity.bsky.social X @thetyee.ca present #Vancouver’s only ALL candidates’ exchange Thurs, Oct 1 | 7pm | York Theatre | $25 thecultch.com/event/last-c... #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Last Candidate Standing
Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Wisdom in the Market #vanpoli #bcpoli
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Witness the power of the original post in the operations of local democracy! "Eastside Community All Candidates Meeting" Monday, September 21st | Gym D Brittania Community Centre | 6pm www.gwac.ca #vanpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"Vancouver election heats up with seven parties and five mayoral candidates in the mix" as told by Dan Fumano via @vancouversun.bsky.social #vanpoli vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
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Vancouver election heats up with seven parties and five mayoral candidates in the mix
The Vancouver municipal election is heating up with seven parties and five mayoral candidates in play.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Eastside Community All Candidates Meeting Monday, September 21st | Gym D Brittania Community Centre | 6pm www.gwac.ca #vanpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"B.C. judge rules Vancouver city candidates can use Chinese names on ballot" as told by Susan Lazaruk #vanpoli #bcpoli vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
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B.C. judge rules Vancouver city candidates can use Chinese names on ballot
Judge Roger Cutler released his decision on Friday, but his written reason will come later
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Vancouver Random Ballot Draw on now #vanpoli...watch here live! www.youtube.com/live/WXJW3ZM...
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Random Ballot Draw - September 18, 2026
YouTube video by City of Vancouver
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Attending the @ubcm.bsky.social convention? Remember to stop by the @pibc Booth #712 for info on its new GenAI planning tool, info on the Institute, and Swag! #bcpoli #vanpoli #ubcm
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A map of the "Inventory of Completed and Unabsorbed Apartment Units by Census Tract in Metro Vancouver, July 2026"...fits well into the stories in @theglobeandmail.com + @vancouversun.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/... vancouversun.com/business/rea... #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
@vpsn.bsky.social X Creative Morning Vancouver X @sfucity.bsky.social X @thetyee.ca present "Last Candidate Standing" Vancouver’s only ALL mayoral + council candidates’ exchange Thurs, Oct 1 | 7pm | York Theatre | $25 #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #vanelxn2026 thecultch.com/event/last-c...
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Last Candidate Standing
Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living” - a @sfuurb.bsky.social talk What does it take to have a thriving community? Tues, Sept 22nd | 12 PM PST | Online zoom.us/webinar/regi... #vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living” - a @sfuurb.bsky.social talk What does it take to have a thriving community? Tues, Sept 22nd | 12 PM PST | Online zoom.us/webinar/regi... #vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Vancouver takes some civic election candidates to court over Chinese-character names" as told by David Carrigg via @vancouversun.bsky.social #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
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Vancouver takes some civic election candidates to court over Chinese-character names
Vancouver's chief election officer says three candidates should not be able to use Chinese characters on their ballots
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
“Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living” - a @sfuurb.bsky.social talk What does it take to have a thriving community? Date/Time: Tues, Sept 22nd (12 PM PST) zoom.us/webinar/regi... #vanpoli #bcpoli #vanre
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Social Infrastructure: The People, Places and Things of Healthy Living. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
What does it take to have a thriving community? Social infrastructure is essential, and refers to the physical spaces and equipment, the programs and services, and the people networks that together ma...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Police, protest, and art intersect again at Vancouver's Woodward's building — 55 years later" as told by Dan Fumano via @vancouversun.bsky.social #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/dan-fum...
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Dan Fumano: Police, protest, and art intersect again at Vancouver's Woodward's building — 55 years later
Dan Fumano: Vancouver police academy's arrival at Woodward's building not received warmly by some neighbours.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Shanah tovah, y'all!
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Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Good. Does anyone have a master list of debates or town halls where voters can ask Vancouver politicians questions? Because once they are elected, unless you donate money to them, the average voter will not be able to ask a #vanpoli politician and get an answer.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
@vpsn.bsky.social X Creative Morning Vancouver X @sfucity.bsky.social X @thetyee.ca present "Last Candidate Standing" Vancouver’s only ALL mayoral + council candidates’ exchange Thurs, Oct 1 | 7pm | York Theatre | $25 #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre #vanelxn2026 thecultch.com/event/last-c...
thecultch.com
Last Candidate Standing
Who says local politics needs to be boring? Join us for Last Candidate Standing - Vancouver's only ALL candidates’ debate! A contest for the future of the city. Thurs, Oct 1 at the York Theatre.
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Christopher Cheung @bychrischeung.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
This was a really fun interview! Thanks, @jackermann.bsky.social.
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BC Non-Profit Housing Association @bcnpha.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Nearly 200 seniors are returning home after a wildfire evacuation in Summerland. The coordinated effort highlights the critical role housing and care providers play in keeping residents safe during climate emergencies. ow.ly/R01C50ZJFEs #NonProfitHousing #ClimateResilience
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Summerland Seniors Village residents returning after wildfire evacuation - Island Social Trends
Summerland Seniors Village residents returning 23 days later after wildfire evacuation, says Interior Health on August 31, 2026.
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It's hot. After last month's historic heat wave, many CA temps will be in the 100's again. Remember the farm workers out harvesting the chilled snack you're enjoying. #WeFeedYou
Mixed berries close-up above a farm worker harvesting fruit in the sun, text highlights extreme heat in Coachella, CA at 118°F and labor behind fruit harvest during a heat wave.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A Great Turnout to the @housingrsrch 2026 Vancouver Mayoral Debate Most mayoral candidates here. #Vanpoli #vanre
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Canada will endure. "Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States" #cdnpoli GIFT LINK: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/w...
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Canada’s Carney Doubles Down on Pivot Away from the United States (Gift Article)
With tariffs on U.S. goods in effect and high-profile international engagements coming up, the Canadian leader keeps moving toward his goal.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Welcome back! The first @sfucity.bsky.social classes of the Fall2026 are open! CITY755: #RealEstate Development from the Inside Out Starts Wed, Sept 16 | 6 pm PST| Online | CITY103: #Transportation Planning Foundations Starts Thurs Sept 17 | 9:30 am PST| Online | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What actually happens between "buying the land" and "cutting the ribbon"? @sfucity.bsky.social Real Estate Development from the Inside Out (CITY755) walks through the full process with instructor Michael Mortensen Starts Wed, Sept 16 | 6pm PST | Online | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Going to the PNE this weekend? Remember to stop by the new Japanese Canadian Hastings Park Interpretative Centre! 1-6 pm A reminder of how fragile Freedom can be. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #Vanpoli Here's the story on opening of the Centre: vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/28/v...
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Memorial honours Japanese Canadians incarcerated at Hastings Park
For Daniel Tokawa, the pain of having his community ripped apart by prejudiced policies from eight decades ago is finally beginning to heal.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Going to the PNE this weekend? Remember to stop by the new Japanese Canadian Hastings Park Interpretative Centre! 1-6 pm A reminder of how fragile Freedom can be. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #Vanpoli Here's the story on opening of the Centre: vancouver.citynews.ca/2026/08/28/v...
vancouver.citynews.ca
Memorial honours Japanese Canadians incarcerated at Hastings Park
For Daniel Tokawa, the pain of having his community ripped apart by prejudiced policies from eight decades ago is finally beginning to heal.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
What actually happens between "buying the land" and "cutting the ribbon"? @sfucity.bsky.social Real Estate Development from the Inside Out (CITY755) walks through the full process with instructor Michael Mortensen Starts Wed, Sept 16 | 6pm PST | Online | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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Cooking With Lei @cookingwithlei.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Best Dip for Chicken Recipe: cookingwithlei.com/chinese-poac...
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 04/09/2026
INVESTIGATION: Canada’s National Observer has discovered a network of deceptive, AI-generated websites promoting Albertan separatism. The websites, rather than targeting human readers, are targeting chatbots — trying to influence the answers they provide.
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A US-linked network of fake websites is promoting Alberta separatism to AI chatbots
The websites present crude, AI-generated slop disguised as the voice of real Albertans. But they're made in Florida — and they're not even targeting Albertans directly.
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Andy Yan @ayan604.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
According to BCStats, the City of Vancouver lost 8,334 residents "Vancouver's population dropped in 2025, and growth softened in other Metro cities. Here's what it means" as told by @joanneleeyoung via @VancouverSun #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...
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Vancouver's population dropped in 2025, and growth softened in other Metro cities. Here's what it means
Across the region, population growth is slowing after years of massive growth, driven primarily by changes in federal immigration policy.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Norway is considering a ban on camera-enabled wearable “pervert glasses”.
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Norway considers ban on camera-enabled wearable 'pervert glasses' | TechCrunch
The Nordic country says wearable camera headsets need to be regulated given their privacy risks.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
COPE Mayoral Candidate Stephanie Allen is DROPPING out of the race. Says she’s pulling out “for the good of the city.” No statement on if they are endorsing, but COPE is very comfortable with supporting Pete Fry.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We’re about to have an update in Vancouver’s crowded mayoral race. COPE is about to make an announcement outside city hall. The nomination deadline is in nine days, and I can report that COPE’s Stephanie Allen, OneCity’s William Azaroff, and the Greens’ Pete Fry had a private meeting on Monday.
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