Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Fall At My Place Christopher Pratt 2004 013134
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Lovely Pileated Woodpecker working our pine tree this afternoon.! 072
Reposted by Richard CanningsUBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social · 29/08/2026 Joan was a fearless warrior and inspirational leader, and we will miss her dearly. The family asks for privacy at this time, and in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the B.C. Cancer Society. 36125
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Saddened to hear of Joan Phillip’s passing. She was a passionate and eloquent defender of human rights and the environment and I shall miss her. My deepest condolences to her husband Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, her family, friends and the entire community. 051
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 29/08/2026The first rain-barrel filling rain we’ve had since mid-May. Sure feels good! 061
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Castanet article about the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory www.castanet.net/edition/news...castanet.netVaseux Lake bird observatory sees strong start to migration seasonVaseux Lake Bird Observatory sees strong start to migration season 031
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Red-eyed Vireos just one of the many birds migrating through the south Okanagan today being tallied at the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory. 062
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 16/08/2026One of our cukes got caught trying to sneak into the strawberry patch 050
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Congratulations to the SFU pipe band—the greatest in the world! www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comCanadian pipe band crowned 2026 world champions after 'thrilling' contestSimon Fraser University Pipe Band from Canada took the coveted title following the two-day event at Glasgow Green, in which 211 bands competed. 150
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory two weeks in to a very smoky season. Yesterday (a rare blue sky day) saw a little push of American Redstarts, a rather uncommonspecies here. 040
Reposted by Richard CanningsMarco Festa-Bianchet 🇨🇦 @marcofesta.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Media alerted to letter by last 5 chairs of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada pointing out that the Discussion Paper on 'major projects' makes a mockery of the Species at Risk Act. Happy to chat www.sfu.ca/~amooers/sci...sfu.ca 043
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Latest fire imagery from NASA FIRMS of the Bald Range fire. Active front is along the south edge that might become problematic if wind strengthens from north. 220
Reposted by Richard CanningsMike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026This is our climate change reality. BC is at the sharp end of the climate change spear in terms of fire in Canada. Graph below shows annual area burned in BC 1950-2026. Top 6 years have been since 2017 and BC has experienced more area burned during 2017-2026(red) as compared to 1950-2026 (green). 13123
Reposted by Richard CanningsJohn Vaillant @johnvaillant.bsky.social · 08/08/2026My latest on the #wildfires burning across the Northern Hemisphere: time.com/article/2026... via TIMEtime.comWhat Happens When the World is on Fire"From America to Algeria, dangerous blazes are occurring around the world, giving us a glimpse into an age ablaze," writes John Valliant. 10254136
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Just over the hill from our house. Went from 50 to 1000 hectares in a couple of hours. 231
Reposted by Richard CanningsMike Flannigan @mikeflannigan.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Fire K51490 just west of Lake Okanagan is exploding this evening. GOES-West geocolor loop below. 01912
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Just over the hill from our house… We’re ok unless the winds shift to the north (predicted for tomorrow afternoon ) www.castanet.net/news/Summerl...castanet.netEvacuations underway after wildfire west of Summerland explodes to 1,000 hectaresFast-moving wildfire spotted on Princeton-Summerland back road 072
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Week one is done at the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory! Here are the totals up to day 6 (we’re over 200 banded!) and the big surprise from this morning —our first Ovenbird for the station. 050
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Moonrise, Thornhill Fields J.E.H. MacDonald 1919 114220
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I left before Day 3 was added but here are the banding totals for the first two days of action at the Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory. Drop by for a visit any morning until October 15! 1 km north of Vaseux Lake. 081
Reposted by Richard CanningsBC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social · 02/08/2026“People located north at Head of the Lake should evacuate immediately north to Kal Tire Place Emergency Support Services Reception Centre in Vernon (3445 43rd Ave).” www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/... - @castanet.net #BCWildfire #BradleyCreekWildfire #OkanaganIndianBand #VernonBCcastanet.netEntire OKIB reserve under evacuation order due to wildfireUPDATE 7:55 p.m. The Okanagan Indian Band has ordered the complete evacuation of OKIB IR 1 due to the Bradly Creek FSR wildfire. 21510
Reposted by Richard Canningsscenarist / Chris @scenarist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026West side of Spokane is evacuating. Three fires in that area. 48051
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory is open for the season starting today! Drop in any morning until October 15 as we monitor bird populations. Located on west side of Hwy 97, 1 km north of Vaseux Lake, 4 km south of Okanagan Falls. Photo: bander-in-charge David Bell with Bewick’s Wren. 070
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 01/08/2026August Blue True Mendelson Joe 2017 010815
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 27/07/2026I fought the parts of this agreement that go against the interests, the human rights and the clear will of the Ecuadorean people, bringing it to the International Trade Committee for study, meeting with the Ecuadorean ambassador and with Ecuadorean indigenous reps. Canada should be ashamed. 065
Reposted by Richard CanningsHeather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Mark Carney is choosing silence and appeasement when Canada should be showing leadership. The NDP is standing up for international law, human rights and the rules-based order. We won’t be silent when these principles are under attack. Read more: www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...ctvnews.caNDP says Ottawa appeasing Trump through its silence on global court sanctionsThe federal NDP says the Carney government’s support for international law is ringing hollow as it keeps silent on Washington’s sanctions on a Canadian judge. 39434
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 23/07/2026It's long past time to create a national wildfire fighting force that could be deployed to regions facing imminent fire danger. thewalrus.ca/canada-wildf...thewalrus.caCanada Is Primed to Burn. Why Aren’t We Ready? | The WalrusThe country still lacks the people and equipment to handle our record-breaking wildfires 122
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Proud to be in such exalted company in such an iconic place! 030
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Evening, Howe Sound W.P. Weston 1928 014221
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Athabasca Valley, Jasper Lawren Harris 1926 017536
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 05/07/2026 Nothing like apricot season to kick off summer. 040
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Klondike River, Yukon Toni Onley 1990 215435
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Evening on the Beach Philip Surrey n.d. 011918
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Sunset, Canoe Lake Tom Thomson 1913 018553
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Tom was a great Canadian who served his community in every way. 020
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Caplin Mary Pratt 1969 110523
Reposted by Richard CanningsDavid Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 24/06/2026So good to see you! 031
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Watching the big game with David Coletto in Penticton! @davidcoletto.bsky.social 140
Reposted by Richard CanningsCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Summer Day Tom Thomson 1915 019860
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 17/06/2026High winds, high temperatures and smoke in the air. The start of wildfire season in the Okanagan. 030
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Wear your helmets! I had a bit of a spill on the bike yesterday but luckily my helmet broke instead of my head. The ER doctor said she’d seen five cyclists that day and three of them weren’t wearing helmets and ended in brain bleeds. I’m totally ok except rather stiff and sore. 3153
Richard Cannings @dickcannings.bsky.social · 20/05/2026A young saw-whet owl looks out of its nest at Vaseux Lake--species number 127 of 131 for the day on my annual bicycle birdathon last Sunday. Please support our fundraising effort for Vaseux Lake Bird Observatory at www.canadahelps.org/s/jShS4E ! 040
Reposted by Richard CanningsCharlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 12/05/2026You needed this song at this moment in your life. You just didn't know it. You can thank me later. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_gE...youtube.comMink DeVille Spanish Stroll (Live) HDYouTube video by schuerbuikske 5236255