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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 10h

I’m honoured to be endorsed by the Victoria Labour Council for re-election to Victoria City Council and the CRD Board. I've always supported workers and always will. #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Clarification: city council does not control police human resources policy. #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I've seen sign vandalism. I've seen requests for additions to my re-election platform. Which is this, Victoria? #yyj #yyjpoli

Image of one of my election signs with graffiti on it saying "bi-sexual cops"

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Overwhelmed by the options? Check out the www.livablecrd.ca scorecard to see what candidates in your area are saying. Climate Justice Victoria is one of 14 groups involved in Livable CRD along with @commonhorizoncommun.org Victoria, @bettertransityyj.ca @bettercolumbia.ca @homesforliving.ca ++ #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A great local business - The Zero Waste Emporium. Come down and say Hi to Michael! Check out their discounts and urban livability policies. 1278 Douglas #yyj #urbanism

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Voting starts today at Victoria Conference Centre! Ran into Jessica McCool from @cheknews.ca who also had voted! Zero lineup (after us keeners who arrived before 8am got through). #yyj #vote2026 #localelectionsBC

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pleased to speak at the ProArt Alliance's allcandidates forum at Open Space today. The arts bring vibrancy to our city and have value beyond jobs and economics. I'm committed to protecting spaces like we did with Hermann's, more new spaces like AGGV at the Capital Iron development, and more. #yyj

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Don Dickinson @dondickinson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Fall has come to Victoria. Beacon Hill Park #yyj #photography #PhotographersofBluesky

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Advance voting starts tomorrow. Vote for Climate Action in YOUR Community. Click to find out more about the @livablecrd.bsky.social scorecard and more: mailchi.mp/1db8f9ce30ea... #yyj

Photo of “Canada is Burning! Raise a Ruckus Against Carney’s Climate Crimes!” protest at BC legislature. See https://www.climatejusticevictoria.ca/2026/08/02/win-liberals-canceled-fundraiser-we-celebrated/ Climate Justice Victoria News:
1) Municipal Elections – Vote Climate Justice!
2) Municipal Climate Justice Win!
3) Free Youth Climate Art Workshops
4) Climate Justice Socials (re-starting after elections)

Livable CRD municipal election scorecard

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's Fire Prevention Week. With climate-change induced wildfires, safety is on people's minds. You can reduce fire risks at home with safe charging. Somequick tips: • Use manufacturer-approved cords. • Charge on hard, flat surfaces (no beds or couches!) • Unplug devices once charged #FPW2026 #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The City has a revitalized arts performance space! The Greenhouse, at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Amanda Williams introduced Nathan Medd, CEO of the Conservatory. #yyj #arts #yyjarts

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Thanks for your concern for the arts! We do support local artists; here is a partial list from @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social . And here's the letter of support for this proposal from Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society.

Partial list of Council's arts support from Matt Dell's website

Letter of support for the proposal from VIVAS

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hello Mr T! I don't see Jeremy on here. He is working at Destination Greater Victoria so you can probably find him through their website

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The 2026 Powwow was a wonderful gathering and opportunity to reflect with humility and respect. I felt honoured to be included in the procession. I'm grateful for the stewardship over millennia that have preserved these lands. Seeing the orange shirts reassured me Victoria is a caring place.❤️ #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at today's South Island Powwow. Where: Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave Gates open at 10:00 am Grand Entry at 12:00 pm Free Admission Everyone Welcome #yyj songheesnation.ca/south-island...

songheesnation.ca

South Island Powwow

Songhees Nation Council Website. This website is for the Songhees Nation and the Songhees Wellness Center including programming and events in Victoria, BC.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RE: Bike lanes save lives and promote health. Removing bike lanes will lead to injury and death. #signed by 600 healthcare workers and counting via #doctorsforsafecycling h/t @thebikinglawyer.bsky.social @ffsafestreets.bsky.social @cycletoronto.bsky.social @safestreetsto.bsky.social #BikeTO

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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In the @victoriadra.bsky.social Mayoral Debate, Bruce McGuigan opposed municipal action to reduce carbon pollution. "We're not going to fix the planet... changes... are completely out of our control." The new climate denialism! Link to quote at 1:04 youtu.be/UE6TQlqsNzg?... #yyj

Image of debate on youtube with Bruce speaking. Transcript on right "And let's all be real, we
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can't stop this change. We're not. The city of Victoria is not going to fix the planet. Uh we can start by changing our
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politics, but uh we're not going to fix the planet. So we have to be prepared to adjust to the changes that are coming that are completely out of our control.

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I was happy to bring the motion for 24/7 bus lanes for Douglas North of Herald (now implemented), and staff will be bringing forward lanes for south of Herald (more complex area, but I hope soon!). Of course if the RW slate gets elected, they will all be gone.

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

40 percent of Douglas St commuters arrive in Victoria on 3 percent of vehicles - buses. Helps speed up car traffic me Make Transit faster, not slower.

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Another fun day of chatting with residents in beautiful Victoria. Little gems like this are in every neighbourhood. Come out and join us if you like, or just drop off some flyers when you're out for a walk: davethompsonvictoria.ca/volunteer/ #yyj

Neighborhood gem: telephone pole with beautiful messages and artwork

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Correct. The City doesn't have legal authority to compel a private sector entity (business or non-profit) to start anything or keep doing it. We can help and facilitate and get out of the way when good things are proposed, like this one.

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Many thanks to James Bay residents and JBNA for an opportunity to hear issues, concerns and suggestions! #yyj

Listening to residents and answering questions

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Many thanks to @victoriadra.bsky.social for hosting a super all-candidates meeting tonight. And thanks to participants for great conversations about a wide range of topics! #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Step 1 toward City support for a new medical clinic in Victoria! My motion with Mayor Alto passed at Committee ✅ Next step: motions to clear regulatory hurdles and provide spark funding to leverage donations. Target timing: later this fall. Many thanks again to ICA! #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm excited to bring forward this motion to support the ICA health clinic and childcare expansion. This will bring more health services to Victoria for all. Glad to have the Mayor’s sponsorship of this motion and we hope the rest of council today. #yyj cheknews.ca/inter-cultur...

cheknews.ca

Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria looks to open new health clinic, licensed daycare

The Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) is looking to expand its services by opening a new community health clinic and licensed daycare centre.

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Climate Justice Victoria is one of many groups that are collaborating on the Livable CRD scorecard. Check out the responses for your municipality! #yyj #yyjpoli

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yves from Seniors for Climate Victoria, who traveled on the Seniors' Climate Witness caravan to Ottawa, was arrested today. #yyj #cdnpoli #bcpoli #lateristoolate @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

40% of rush hour commuters entering Victoria on Douglas are in 3% of the vehicles (buses). If anyone wants to reduce congestion, and move freight, passengers and services quicker, they need to push for better bus service, not worse. It's about geometry. davethompsonvictoria.ca/space-needed...

davethompsonvictoria.ca

Space needed to transport 60 people (or, why we need bus lanes) - Dave Thompson Victoria

You may have seen images like these before:

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Is it fliers? Or flyers? And would you like to deliver some in your area? More homes, affordability, environmental action, healthy and vibrant communities? We need to work for it, and we need flyers and signs to get there :-)). Please DM me, or davethompsonvictoria.ca/volunteer/ #yyj #urbanism

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Kelly B @kellyblack.ca · 21/09/2026

I made some donations to local candidates running for election that I support. Mostly because I can’t really volunteer this election. If you dont want to see shitty people elected and have a few bucks to spare, get on it! (Or volunteer) #yyj

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yes very few are even trying. I learned this at an FCM conference, when I asked a room full of municipal representatives if they were doing the calculations (zero hands went up). Halifax has known that it could save 3/4 of a billion dollars by reining in sprawl finance.yahoo.com/news/challen...

finance.yahoo.com

Challenge the Myth That Suburban Sprawl Is Cheaper, Says Ottawa Think Tank

The sprawling outward expansion of Canadian cities to provide lower-priced houses to growing populations threatens the financial future of many Canadian local authorities and pushes unnecessary costs ...

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“People from state X should stop moving to state Y” is conservative thinking, almost nativist. Also, scarcity mindset. Progressives should stay away from that.

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Is this still happening??? I blew the whistle 13 years ago

Image of globe and Mail article on the true cost of suburban sprawl

Image of same article showing billions of dollars of financial losses for the city of Edmonton approving suburban sprawl

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

(Like me, my signs have been around a bit, they’re practical, and they get the job done!)

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Recycling! We are keeping signs out of the landfill, saving some money, and reusing my old 2022 election signs. Before and after photos - gotta cover up that old 2022 date! Watch for these to start appearing tomorrow morning! #yyj

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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“It makes little sense to build protected bike and roll lanes that may be the safest place for someone to travel and then leave them uncertain if they are legally allowed to use them.” @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @victoria.ca #yyj #ubcm26 #bcpoli

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Climate Justice Victoria @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"Local government representatives endorsed a resolution... to allow wheelchairs and three- and four-wheeled mobility scooters on bike routes." @davethompsonvic.bsky.social said sends a “clear message” that the province needs to modernize the rules. #ubcm26 #bcpoli #yyj #wheelchair

timescolonist.com

UBCM delegates back push to allow mobility scooters in bike lanes

Many people using mobility scooters are already travelling on bike and roll routes because they’re faster, safer and more comfortable than sidewalks, says an advocate.

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Eric Doherty @ericdoherty.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Media Release - #UBCM26 delegates back allowing wheelchairs and mobility scooters on bike lanes: Photos and B-roll available #bcpoli #pwd @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @disaballiancebc.bsky.social @climatejusticeyyj.bsky.social @wearehub.bsky.social @ubcm.bsky.social ecoplanning.ca/wp-content/u...

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