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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 31/01/2026

This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵

Screenshot of a tweet from Evan Solomon. It has two photos of him meeting with the Israeli Ambassador to Canada with the caption: This morning, I met with Israel’s Ambassador to Canada as part of ongoing engagement on technology, AI, and economic development. Dialogue matters, particularly in complex times. / Ce matin, j'ai rencontré l'ambassadeur d'Israël au Canada dans le cadre d'un engagement continu en matière de technologie, d'intelligence artificielle et de développement économique. Le dialogue est important, en particulier dans les périodes complexes.

philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Hello! Thanks Michele. I was thinking about your podcast episode back in the hey-dey of Twitter based Saanich political discourse.

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Homes For Living @homesforliving.ca · 19/11/2025

Different decade, same problem. Back then, the “boogeyman” for local residents was townhouses; today, it’s towers. I wonder how many of the people opposing the Quadra–McKenzie plan now are living in homes that were fiercely opposed in 1977.

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Better Transit YYJ @bettertransityyj.ca · 14/01/2026

🎵Guess who's back, back again? QMP's back, tell a friend!🎵 Saanich votes Jan 19 on the Quadra–McKenzie Plan. Transit riders need faster, reliable buses now. Speak up: email council@saanich.ca or attend the meeting. Don’t let a small minority stall progress for thousands of daily riders.

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Zac de Vries @zacdevries.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Website does not have a single mention of: -Families -Children -Youth -Young people No advocacy on their housing needs or what’s needed to support their well-being. Who exactly are they saving? We should be protecting the characters in our community; planning for their needs helps us all thrive!

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

"THIS IS A DICTATORSHIP" Izzard 2025

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I don't believe they were properly plowed this time around. By time I got there to plow it was hard packed. I saw a mini sweeper rig by Selkirk trestle but sections of e&n I've seen have been mostly hard packed... Not great for riding on but it is warm again today hoping it melts.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

One of my neighbours piled up snow from their driveway into the bike lane. 2 feet high piles 3 feet across. I did my thing and she was rather upset with my effort. "I haven't need anyone use the bike lane all week!" Why you think that is I ask... This shot is mid clean up.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Had to get out the e-tractor to clean up my neighbourhood side walks and bike lanes.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Got a YouTube link posted in the comments. This rig could easily haul and dispense salt, but it's only useful if the city doesn't bury bikelanes in now from the road! Maybe I'll add salt/sand dispensing but it's already quite extra as it is.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Indeed. You see it in places with consistent snow. I get that's not the case here, but nevertheless the equipment does exist locally, just an added cost to contract it out.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

It's been very reliable now if you want to take it out again sometime lol.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I mean, if that is the thinking then finish the damn job and get the snow onto the grass. Looking at the forecast, it might be until next week before the bikelanes are usable. Saanich should contract it out. A bobcat or similar machine would make easy work of it. Maybe my little e-tractor...

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Plenty of 4 lane roads in Saanich getting plowed completely at the expense of bikelanes and sidewalks getting hammered with heavy road snow. 4 lane road reduction to 2/3 lanes = unacceptable. Complete loss of service for bikes and pedestrians = acceptable. Why we do dis.

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Mckenzie Ave bikelanes in #saanich are completely cooked. Too heavy for me to plow and will require much heavier machinery. Realistically, they will sit fouled until it warms up again. Plowed it yesterday and could have maintained it if it wasn't for city plows dumping road snow into it...

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today will be another big bike snow day! -6 service calls incl 2 fridges not cooling. -Bringing the plow with me as I get around I can plow. -A few community food deliveries as usual drivers are toast today. Wish me luck!

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philbug.bsky.social @philbug.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Did some bike lane and sidewalk plowing in #saanich and #victoriabc today. I've got a bigger trike now and it's pretty straight forward. I wish the city plows could somehow avoid filling the bike lane and sidewalk.

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