Reposted by Ben PyeBrandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 23/09/2026I just want to thank @electionsbc.bsky.social for what is no doubt going to be a bonkers time 0152
Reposted by Ben PyeDavid Cochrane @davidwcochrane.bsky.social · 22/08/202621 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history. 14042911477
Reposted by Ben PyeStephen Tweedale @stephentweedale.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Fabulous first canvass as a candidate with some of the best volunteers I could ask for 021
Reposted by Ben PyeEmily Atkin @emorwee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026This. This is the correct, science-backed, responsible framing. Wish more news outlets did it like the CBC.cbc.ca'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies only have one true fix | CBC NewsSmoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself. 272732996
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 23/06/2026I know spam filtering is hard, but uh... Pretty sure Outlook shouldn't be sending other Microsoft emails to spam. 000
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 10/06/2026I sincerely hope that later this year Vancouver finds itself with a council that will put this right. 092
Reposted by Ben PyeKelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 21/02/2026The Tumbler Ridge shooter had used OpenAI to discuss scenarios involving gun violence. It was bad enough to get flagged and reviewed by employees, who warned the company & suggested alerting law enforcement. The company said No. This tragedy could have been prevented. Gut wrenching.wsj.comExclusive | OpenAI Employees Raised Alarms About Canada Shooting Suspect Months AgoThe ChatGPT maker opted against informing Canadian authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence last June. 9250122
Reposted by Ben PyeAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 30/01/2026Organizing works! This is a win for public pressure, and a message about the moral clarity Canadians want from politics right now. Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine. dub.sh/cfwOLdub.shB.C.’s Pattison says ICE warehouse sale won’t proceedA company owned by British Columbia billionaire Jimmy Pattison says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which planned to use the site as an Immigra... 827074
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 31/12/2025Tony now needs just $4,000 to stay in the race! Can you contribute and make sure we have 5 names on the ballot in March? 023
Reposted by Ben PyeAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 05/11/2025Decision Desk has called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani. 482129448
Reposted by Ben PyeRachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 11/09/2025I’m officially scared. Because of this ONE tweet being afraid of potential reverberations of right wing political violence from this — something many others have said — I’m now the first result on a website called “charliesmurderers.” This is putting me in genuine danger. What the fuck do I do 1981186327
Reposted by Ben PyeKagogi @kagogi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025Apparently, the scene got upgraded. www.reddit.com/r/dragoncon/... 141754360
Reposted by Ben PyeJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Concern over low birth rates was what the theocracy in Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale used to come to power. 1995219505470
Reposted by Ben PyeMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed. 605122449693
Reposted by Ben PyeGovernment of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025Good morning! Is the sky really bluer here? Let's find out! 5352090
Reposted by Ben PyeJohn Ackermann @jackermann.bsky.social · 27/06/2025NEW: Heavy police presence on Esplanade. Constituency office evacuated. I spoke briefly with Bowinn Ma. Says there will be more to say later. #NorthVancouver #bcpoli vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/06/27/n... 342
Reposted by Ben PyeRachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 22/06/2025It feels bad even being attached to the U.S. geographically (not to mention in terms of so much trade, intelligence sharing etc) right now. Canada has a lot of issues but Jesus Christ the U.S. is fucked. really wish we had a better neighbour!!!!! 53100298
Reposted by Ben PyeEndless Screaming @infinitescream.bsky.social · 22/06/2025AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH 213062
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 01/06/2025Pretty strong aurora tonight - could make it out with the naked eye despite street lighting! 040
Reposted by Ben PyeAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 27/04/2025My heart is shattered for the Filipino community after the horrific attack at the Lapu-Lapu Festival tonight. After a day of so much joy and community, to have violence be the last word is impossible. 323839
Reposted by Ben PyePaul ✍🏻 Dean @paullicino.bsky.social · 22/04/2025I'm a progressive for life. I've always wanted us to build a fair, equitable, inclusive society that puts people before profit, offering quality social services for all (including universal healthcare!). That's why I'm proud to volunteer for @avilewis.bsky.social. (1/3) www.voteavi.ca/volunteer 1284
Reposted by Ben PyeMovement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · 10/04/2025WE DID IT! We SAVED the bus! TransLink's 2025 Investment Plan is out, and it confirms that our collective efforts have paid off: no bus cuts until 2027 and a 5% increase in bus service starting this September! 320337
Reposted by Ben PyeNaomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 02/04/2025This is, in large part, pandemic revenge. As far as these oligarchs are concerned, all science does is tell them stuff they cannot do. They can't keep spewing carbon. They can't keep businesses open as usual when millions are dying. They have concluded that research is the enemy of profit. 183135674628
Reposted by Ben PyeAvi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 01/04/2025Today is Trans Day of Visibility. And we need to be real about what that means in 2025. This isn’t just a day of celebration. It’s a day of resistance. Of community. Of standing up for trans people whose rights, safety, and dignity are under full-scale attack. 24110
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 29/03/2025Elections Canada has published the list of their offices: www.elections.ca/content2.asp... You can vote early at any Elections Canada office until April 22nd, 6PM. You will need to write the name of the candidate on the special ballot paper you receive. Took me 5 minutes this afternoon 🗳️elections.caVoting locations – Elections CanadaInformation for electors in Canada. All you need to vote. 000
Reposted by Ben PyeMovement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders @movementyvr.bsky.social · 04/03/2025The 'not in service' bus in the background pretty much sums up our reaction to BC Budget 2025. Brenda Bailey mentioned that they are protecting the "essentials." Transit is essential. It serves as a lifeline for thousands in our region... 1205
Reposted by Ben PyeAdam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: "Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense." 9340391367
Reposted by Ben PyeAndrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 04/03/2025NEW: Trudeau says if US tariffs come into effect tonight, Canada will, effective 12:01 am EST tmrw, respond w/ 25% tariffs against $155 billion of US goods starting w/ $30 billion worth immediately, $125 billion in 21 days’ time. Canada's tariffs will remain in place until US trade action withdrawn 471900410
Reposted by Ben PyeSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Word of the Day is ‘ingordigiousness’ (18th century): extreme greed at the expense of principles. 458168185320
Reposted by Ben PyeRichard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 02/02/2025NEW - Premier David Eby announcing BC Liquor Distribution will be removing liquor from red states from shelves and stopping buying products like bourbon from Kentucky. BC entities will stop buying American, including industrial products purchased by BC Hydro. #bcpoli 24787213
Reposted by Ben PyeBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Thanks, America. Your voting choices don’t just affect your own country. 8606
Ben Pye @bpye.ca · 09/12/2024Somehow we've come up with something worse than automated copyright strikes on YouTube. Sigh. 030
Reposted by Ben PyePete Fry @ptfry.bsky.social · 29/11/2024I accidentally opened a portal to a right wing MAGA hellscape when I posted my disdain for X and bluesky preference highlighting recent homophobic racist posts to me and a colleague. The President of the BC Conservative Party tried to normalize violent threats from a white nationalist as "scrutiny" 2012629