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Melissa

@mcnemesis.bsky.social
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She/her Coffee lover , enjoys red lipstick, reads a lot, Fan of Dan Mangan Aspiring classroom teacher Alto power Cool mom 💙💜❤️

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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 11h
NWP can't be bothered to talk to any of these groups. So either they think it's not worth doing or that's what they think of homelessness, climate etc. Of course if I shared this on FB it's misinformation 🙄 against NWP
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Ruofan 🚎 王若凡 @ruofan.ca · 03/10/2026
I can exclusively reveal that I've come into possession of Daniel Fontaine and NWP's transportation platform
Crude Google Maps screenshot with five hand drawn Queensborough Bridges
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New West Foodielaureate (aka Big Butter aka Rohan) @caribbeansunshine.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
@globalnews.ca should really cover how their star candidate is ghosting community advocacy groups at every turn. Fontaine is happy to run his mouth in front of the camera but runs scared of the community.
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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Beaks off about public engagement but when the public wants to engage, they won't. Say one thing, do another! That should be their slogan.
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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Announcement 1: new crude oil pipeline Announcement 2: gas in BC will be made cheaper It's not even 10 AM 😮‍💨
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Michael Hall @michaelhall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In response to David Eby lowering the province-wide gas tax by 10¢, TransLink should, in response, raise their separate fuel levy by 10¢ to make up the difference 😌 Purely by coincidence, the TL board is meeting right now.
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Stephen Quinn @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So nice to see (and hear) the creeks come back to life.
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Neal Jennings ☮️ @nealjennings.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm impressed at how quickly they got these stickers printed.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is foul. A reader reached out and told me the first google result when you search "kamloops unmarked graves discovery" is residential school denial. I did the search myself, and I found the same thing. The first non-sponsored result is the Fraser Institute's residential school denial.
Google search result for "kamloops unmarked graves discovery" has, as its first non-sponsored post, a publication from the Fraser Institute.

It reads: "No evidence of 'mass graves' or 'genocide' in residential ..."

"Feb 12, 2024 — ... Kamloops narrative are either false or highly exaggerated. No unmarked graves have been discovered at Kamloops or elsewhere-not one. As of ... Read more"Another screenshot shows the only result before the Fraser Institute result is a sponsored post from Angus Reid, affirming that the Fraser Institute result is the first non-sponsored one.Screenshot shows the intial response Google provides to the search "kamloops unmarked graves discovery"

All you can see on this first screenshot is the AI overview (barf) and the sponsored result from Angus Reid. However, as the other screenshots show, that Angus Reid result is followed by the first non-sponsored result: residential school denial from the Fraser Institute.
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ran a tempo workout tonight. I was too fast in parts Still finding it hard PP to run faster than 8 minute ks but reminding myself that my goal now is to run consistently more than being fast. Here's hoping I can manage 3 runs this week. #postpartumrunner
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JT Inda Haus @jtindahaus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We have a very small population of homeless in #NewWest. The local agencies know all of their names, and they are RESIDENTS of the City. We have a political party called the New West Progressives who refer to the homeless in terrible language. Our streets are "dirty" according to them.
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As we race closer to Oct 17th ...it's becoming clearer and clearer to me on who should be running our city.
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JT Inda Haus @jtindahaus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This stuff is already happening. Except for the parts that are clearly Provincial jurisdiction. Also, the PROGRESS FOR A CHANGE sign motto in front of all the nicest houses is a real head scratcher. Seems like progress has already been real good to them. #NewWest nwprogress.ca/nwp-platform...
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The Platform - New Westminster Progressives
What we stand for A New Direction for New Westminster Together, we will make our city vibrant, clean, and safe again We are a diverse team united by a passion for responsible local government. When el...
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Between this and the fact that the NWP blocked me on FB...it's gonna be interesting as we race towards October 17th.
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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
r/crafts has banned all Harry Potter-related crafts due to JK Rowling’s anti-trans bigotry, after a 53-41 vote
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From the crafts community on Reddit
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Stephen Quinn @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Waking you up with a little Earth, Wind and Fire on The Early Edition because it's the 21st of September. Also the last day of summer. Good way to wake up on a Monday morning. Listen/Watch here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
This used to be a street! Now it’s a plaza for people and parties! It’s great living in a city where streets are being rejuvenated for people and not for cars. #NewWest
Filipino Culture & Dance Festival at the Belmont Plaza in New Westminster.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Londoners say NO to Ray-Ban pervert glasses
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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Daniel Fontaine's emergency motion re #NewWest Ethics Commissioner Lisa Southern at Aug 31 Council seems intended to undermine a report he knew was on the way ruling that his #NWP colleague Paul Minhas violated the city's Code of Conduct. He offered no emergency rationale except "the election". 1/3
freshetnews.ca
New Westminster councillor questions city’s process for selecting its ethics commissioner - Freshet News
New Westminster councillor questions city's practice of selecting ethics commissioner, stresses need for political independence
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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The tragic irony of #NWP posting an AI-generated image to thank workers on #LabourDay, sigh. There are at least two Canadian unions representing graphic designers: UCI and CFU. Daniel Fontaine claims to be pro-union; so why did #NWP choose AI over paying people for work?
Screenshot of an Instagram post by the New West Progressives elector group, featuring an AI generated image to thank workers on Labour Day.
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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Aug 10: Paul Minhas found to have violated three sections of the #NewWest Council Code of Conduct. Aug 31: Daniel Fontaine presents an "emergency" motion regarding "political contributions" by the Ethics Commissioner. That's some awfully strange timing. canspice.org/2026/09/09/s...
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Strange Timing
August 10, 2026: New Westminster Interim Ethics Commissioner Lisa Southern releases an investigatory report into conduct by New Westminster Councillor Paul Minhas, finding he breached three section…
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Last day of mat leave Returning to work tomorrow Still feels a bit surreal #workingmom
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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#NewWest mayoral candidate Daniel Fontaine alluded to NWP's "$500,000 mushroom wall" rhetoric in this morning's mini-debate. Coincidentally, I dug into that myth today. But of a read, but here 'tis: www.reddit.com/r/NewWestPol... #VoteNewWest
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From the NewWestPolitics community on Reddit: The Myth of the “$500,000 Mushroom Wall”
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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I compiled #NewWest Council and sub-committee meeting attendance for our Mayor and Councillors for the 2022-2026 term and posted it on reddit for analysis and discussion... www.reddit.com/r/NewWestPol...
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From the NewWestPolitics community on Reddit: NewWest City Council & sub-committee attendance, 2022-2026
Explore this post and more from the NewWestPolitics community
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I have less than 2 weeks till I return to work after being off 15 months. My mat leave started early because of my blood clot complications forcing me to stop working at 7 months pregnant. This is the longest I've been "off" work. I'm nervous about physically managing work and parenting.
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Micah @rincewind.run · 26/08/2026
there are going to be many remembrances of Tim Curry today for his brilliant work in Rocky Horror and Clue and so much more, but to me this ridiculous bit from Red Alert sums up everything that made him great you never knew what you were going to get with him, but whatever it was would be brilliant
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Tim Curry: Uncorrupted Space
Alt: Tim Curry's Space gif from Red Alert
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Make Some Noise @makesomenoise.dropout.tv · 26/08/2026
If not for Tim Curry, Brennan wouldn't have gotten a job at CollegeHumor, and Dropout would be a very different place today...
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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 24/08/2026
Hummingbirds.
A four panel comic. In panel 1, a rufous hummingbird flies down toward a large hummingbird feeder with as many as 6 holes on top. He thinks "The humans put up a new feeder!" In panel 2, he lands on the feeder and gazes down at it. He thinks "It's huge. Many of us could feed here at once." In panel 3, we see a close up view of the hummingbird, and he's thinking "This could end the ancient rivalries. Usher in an era of peace. Interesting." In panel 4, an Anna's hummingbird hovers over the feeder and says "Hey, can I have some necta-" and the rufous hummingbird says "No."
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Matt Lorenzi @stickers66.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Did anyone check to see if any bike lanes were torn out while we were all distracted by the fireworks? I mean this is the oldest trick in the book. #newwest
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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 24/08/2026
A legend. Thank you, barbara. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Renowned queer lawyer, activist barbara findlay dead at 77 | CBC News
Lesbian lawyer and activist barbara findlay died this weekend at the age of 77. B.C.'s 2SLGBTQ+ community is mourning her loss.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The People Parks & Play strategic plan approved by #NewWest Council is a roadmap for the next phase of Parks&Rec investments starting with the renewal of our outdoor sports courts in Hume, Grimston and Moody parks, and (soon!) our first outdoor covered sports box. tinyurl.com/PeopleParksPlay
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Jason Congdon @jasoncongdon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If #NWP "has a zero-tolerance approach to bigotry" as @chardesil.bsky.social wrote, #DanielFontaine ought not have legitimated the #NewWestminsterTimes blog at #NewWest Council. If the NWP respects #NewWestPride they'd not have promoted on FB their participation in an event they weren't invited to.
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Not Invited — New West PRIDE
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
#newwest pride yesterday NWP claim to be supporters of the Queer community yet refused to acknowledge the fact they have endorsed writers who promotes transphobia via local "journalism" Pride new west didn't want them there but NWP socials make it look like everyone gets along.
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JT Inda Haus @jtindahaus.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Residential school denialism is not free expression, it is hate speech. Saying children didn’t die at Canadian residential schools should get you a fine and a jail term, not take up valuable court space. Yes this a reference to a #NewWest “news” thingy that wants to sit at the big kids table.
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Tanya @discomposed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It's great to see that our city's caring is being shared in other communities struggling with the same need 💞 #NewWest
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Clothing donations for New Westminster apartment fire victims on way to assist other British Columbians - Freshet News
Volunteers needed today (Aug. 13) to prepare items for transport to help other communities
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neil21 @neil21.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#newwest #bcpoli
King of the Hill cult meme with central text quoted from NWP social media: Under a NWP majority, all future bike lane projects must clearly demonstrate how they will address specific safety concerns, be based in evidence not political ideology and have documented community/business support - BEFORE they are built.
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Trudi @trudiagogo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
If you park in #NewWest do NOT use the QR code on a meter. We dont have them! They are fake and its a scam to get cc info. Either pay at the meter or use the Passport app
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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Bald Range wildfire: • Clearing smoke may increase fire behaviour • BC gov secures 1,000 hotel rooms, feds offering other sites • 100 Mexican firefighters arriving to help this week • Military ready to assist • RCMP cautioning against spreading misinfo www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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Evacuees recount fleeing B.C. wildfires as Ottawa readies military to assist with relief efforts
B.C. Interior blaze has displaced more than 20,000 people, growing dramatically over the weekend
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JT Inda Haus @jtindahaus.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This happens in #NewWest - when there’s a municipal election now, our so-called progressive party runs around telling everyone that the sky is falling. Thanks for that Daniel “Henny Penny” Fontaine.
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Patrick Johnstone @pjnewwest.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
So proud to open Pier Park West. Mayors Wright and Cote both showed great leadership in re-connecting #NewWest to the Riverfront, it’s an honour to be here and see the legacy continue.
The orange sun sets behind a tall building as a crowd is gathered in a public park and a mother and child stand in a spray park feature.
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 04/08/2026
As I received this news today here in British Columbia, the wildfire smoke blankets the sky, our eyes are burning and our kid is complaining of a sore throat from it. And we’re the lucky ones. 🧵 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project | CBC News
Canada’s federal government is advancing the process to designate the Alberta government’s proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a project of national interest. A notice published in the Canada G...
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Melissa @mcnemesis.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Stopped for a walk mid run and the rain stopped. I can't romanticize everything but when I run solo outside nowadays I try really hard to. (I love stroller running but solo running is now a luxury) #running #postpartumfitness
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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Fun and nostalgia
4 frame comic. in the first frame, there's a eery Tim Hortons facade under stormy clouds. in the subsequent three frames, we see several donuts and drinks in the colours of Harry Potter. The text reads:

as one of the largest annual
pride festivals in the world kicks
off in montreal, tim hortons,
iconic canadian coffee and
donut shops chain, just announced
the upcoming launch of a new
harry potter themed menu.
many lgbt+ orgs have since
called for a boycott, considering
how harry potter's author, who
is known for her holocaust
denialism and her anti-human
rights stances, has been using
her wealth to erase trans
people from public life.
in a statement, tim hortons
said that "the promotion was
intended to bring a sense of fun
and nostalgia to customers
rather than make a political
statement."
while anti-lgbt+
hate is on the rise, deciding
to funnel more money to one
of the biggest opponents to
equality and diversity on the
planet is nothing but a
political statement.
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Sophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
A dark day for human rights.
four frame comic. first frame shows the logo of amnesty international. second frame shows jk rowling, smiling in the dark. third frame shows an empty classroom, with a pride poster almost falling from the wall. fourth frame shows a trans flag flying in the wind. text above all the images reads : 
on july 8th, amnesty Inter-
national uk published a report
titled “A Growing Threat: The
Anti-Rights Movement in the UK.”
it listed 117 orgs, including anti-
trans and anti-queer ones
backed by jk rowling.
the backlash was immediate
and brutal : rowling pledged
to cover the fees of anyone
who wished to sue amnesty.
the report was taken down
within 48 hours.
this morning (july 31st), amnesty
fully capitulated and released
an apology to anti-trans orgs,
which, it said, should not have
been "collectively labelled as
anti-rights". rowling
celebrated.
an organisation that
bravely faced fascist regimes
and reported human rights
violations for 65 years has caved
to rowling's power and bigotry.
it's a dark day for human rights.
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Brad Cavanagh @canspice.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The NWP have an accountant as a candidate and they still can’t get basic math right. They’re either incompetent or are being intentionally wrong so they can score political points, either option means they’re unfit for office. #NewWest
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🌈Dr. Frizzle @swilua.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
100 Days till Halloween
LOTR Meme:
 AFTER ALL WHY SHOULDN'TI
WHY SHOULDN'T I START
CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN NOW
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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 23/07/2026
I can't wait to never hear about tariffs ever again
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We had another smokey day and some fire weather is on the way. Fingers crossed for a good outcome in the coming days
A weather forecast shows high temperatures and thunderstorms with lightning for July 22 and 23
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Ryan Voutilainen @yvrwxwatcher.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Some epic shots of Pyrocumulus clouds indicative of extreme fire behaviour associated with the wildfires near Boston Bar including a new start that’s threatening the main townsite. Seen from 125km away in Coquitlam BC! H/T 📸: @brad604.bsky.social #BCWildfire #BCStorm #BCStormWatch #BCWX
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karen ward @kwardvancouver.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
here's a photo of someone with an O² tank hurrying to revive a senior who passed out waiting for a bus (no shelter or seating) here's some roofers, walking off the job site as management didn't bother with protective measures here's people sleeping in the park because their homes will kill them
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