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Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social · 1h

Vancouver election day is this Saturday 17 October. If you want affordable, accessible housing choices in every neighbourhood, vote for the entire @onecityvan.bsky.social slate.

OneCity’s Lucy Maloney told The Tyee she was unhappy that council was unable to pass the Social Housing Initiative — the staff proposal to allow 20-storey social housing buildings — and the Villages Plan.

“I’m particularly disappointed about the Villages Plan falling over, because part of OneCity’s vision for the city is more affordable and accessible housing choices in every neighbourhood — particularly low-rise. There’s been surveys showing that a high percentage of Vancouverites want low-rise apartment buildings, yet they’re illegal in 70 per cent of our city. The Villages Plan would’ve gone some way towards addressing that, so that’s disappointing.”

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 15h

She was an exceptional reporter, curious scientist, and all-around wonderful person. I cannot begin to describe the magnitude of this loss for science, public health, and global understanding of disease. We'll miss you enormously, Helen.

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 15h

I worked with—and deeply admired—Helen for almost 30 years. She was hands down *the best source* about emerging infectious diseases that I've ever known. My first warning of COVID was when on Dec 28, 2019 she reposted a ProMED mail report of an atypical pneumonia cluster: "This doesn't look good."

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Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 13h

Voting is a chess move, not a valentine! I also voted today, for a mayor I’m not thrilled about but who I think is better than the other options that have a chance, and five city councillors I’m excited about and five others I have reservations about, but I think they have more good ideas than bad.

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 13/10/2026

I don’t really care what is in people’s hearts. I care about what they say and what they do. I want to make homophobia and transphobia so shameful and taboo that bigots dare not express or act on it for fear of dire social and professional consequences.

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jm @jaubertmoniker.net · 10/10/2026

imagine a truly enormous turtle. terrific.

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Alyssa_Jayne @alyssajayne.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Reminder that Stephanie Smith used to run one of the most vile and foul twitter accounts this town has ever seen, and that’s saying a lot for this town. Consider that when you vote for her. I will not be.

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Mei 🪽 @meidotwav.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

treat your body like a data center. consume as much water, art and literature as possible. upset local municipalities with your existence.

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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Fry has committed to asking province for ranked ballot

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Jack C @enth.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

if you have ever wondered what it sounds like when you wind up all the snow globes at goodwill at once i have your answer right here

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The XCX in Charli XCX is pronounced “ninety-ten”, right?

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Patrick Meighan @patsweetpat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

My former mayor once told me: “people hate all the problems in this town. The only thing they hate more are the solutions to those problems.”

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Outside of OneCity, are you willing to share any of your choices?

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Do you have any brilliant suggestions on who to vote for?

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Aside from OneCity (I assume, at least), which candidates do you like? If any?

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Peter Waldkirch 華彼德 @pwaldkirch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This is a tough election for pro-housing voters—we don't even have 10 good council candidates, let alone a solid mayor choice. But here's what I can say: please do NOT vote for Stephanie Smith (Green). She consistently opposes the pro-housing movement and will only set the city back.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’m probably not voting today but I’m definitely voting three times this month. Are you gonna haunt me until I’m done

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GRIDS Vancouver @grids.reillywood.com · 02/10/2026

What happens inside the heat exchanger box? Nobody knows exactly, our scientists' best guess is "portals."

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I think you’re jealous that the devil made eye contact with me

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

a) it still delivers heat to the food at a lower rate overall b) Panasonic makes microwaves with inverters that actually lower the power level instead of cycling

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Health Nerd @gidmk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New piece on the Last Ditch bar shenanigans and how it's remarkable that some people are still misattributing COVID-19 risk. gidmk.substack.com/p/the-last-d...

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The Last Ditch Mask Fight: What Are The Risks of COVID-19 in 2026?

A discussion that we’re still somehow having

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OneCity Vancouver @onecityvan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🏘️Small Lots & Strong Blocks OneCity is the only party who will fix and finish the Vancouver Plan: 4 Floors & Corner Stores everywhere, 6 Floors & Services near thoroughfares Legalize 25 ft. lots, 5 ft. setbacks, and courtyards Single-Stair everywhere for more house, cheaper, on smaller lots

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OneCity Vancouver @onecityvan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Do you live in Vancouver, do you want a home of your own? What about just the dignity of renting without the fear of eviction? OneCity has a team and a plan for that, The Way Home & Housing for All www.onecityvancouver.ca/news/housing... #VanPoli

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Prof. Michael Fuhrer @michaelsfuhrer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Since mask discourse is trending again, I thought I'd re-up this. Respirators remain a vital tool for people who need extra protection from respiratory viruses. Masks work! But there are good scientific reasons why population masking as an intervention was a good idea in 2020, but not in 2026.

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Ryan North @ryannorth.ca · 23/09/2026

Pompeii is a UNESCO world heritage site not because it was remarkable in its prime, but because it survived to our era untouched: one moment, preserved for all time. But future generations won't know what OUR world was like unless we do the same. This is why we MUST bury Toronto with a volcano

Picture of the streets of Pompeii, from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pompei_-_panoramio_(26).jpg. Taken by Tanya Dedyukhina, used under CC

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Federally, I remember hearing it’s the next election after 2015

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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 22/09/2026

Why I implore people to pay attention to school board elections and VOTE in them. Even if you don't have kids.

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Kathryn @kmsheps.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I urge everyone to vote OneCity across the board, but especially for School Board. No other party has put forward a slate this experienced. VSB schools have seen brutal cuts in services and an apalling lack of open engagement at the board level. Schools, teachers and our kids deserve better.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I walked past @seanorr.bsky.social filming a campaign video today. Gave him an extremely awkward smile and wave as I passed, and that’s probably also what would end up happening if I Saw Justin McElroy In Real Life. (The commonality I mean to imply here is specifically the one-sided familiarity)

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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 16/09/2026

The easiest vote you can make is for @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @onecityvan.bsky.social

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It goes beyond making money: technically any use of a drone other than pure recreation requires a part 107. Want to look at your roof just because you’re curious? No problem! Want to look at your roof to check its condition and see if it needs repair? Better have your part 107!

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Iona Bonamis | 陶思穎 (she/her) @ionabonamis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It shouldn't require a lawyer to run for office with your given name. We're fighting for the right to use my given Chinese name 陶思穎 on the ballot. If you agree that candidates should be able to use their given names on the ballot, donate to my campaign so I can fight for fairer representation.

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Prof. Michael Fuhrer @michaelsfuhrer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This week's update shows that all the early indicators for Covid-19 (positivity, ED visits, and wastewater RNA concentration) have peaked in the US. Positivity peaked 53% lower than summer 2025 ED visits peaked 62% lower than summer 2025 Wastewater RNA peaked 67% lower than summer 2025 More later!

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I think it's cool that all political parties like to go "I DON'T TRUST THE PUBLIC FACTS" when it's convenient to their narrative. We have reams of data from government and private sources, along with endless anecdotes of people negotiating down their rent over the last two years. but whatever man

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I hope it’s Vegas because I like the trivia that the farthest north city with an NBA team is Portland

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

This is, of course, an oversimplification and an unfair generalization, but... everyone has lost their minds.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I think Fry is the worst choice of the three candidates, but I think he’ll be much better than Sim, and Azaroff wasn’t going to win so it makes sense to abide by the agreement and support Fry

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diluez! diluez! ok! @tds.xyz · 08/09/2026

William Azaroff announced today that he's ending his campaign for mayor. I'm disappointed, but I'm still super energized by the chance to stack Vancouver's leadership with OneCity's progressive, pro-housing councillors like superstar Lucy Maloney.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I’m disappointed in the outcome, but I understand and respect the decision

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Which is not to say I’m committed to voting for Fry! But realistically, is there anyone better who has a chance right now?

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I’m very disappointed in this outcome, but also I have no doubt that Fry would be a better mayor than Sim. I voted for Kennedy Stewart four years ago because I thought uninspired and ineffective was better than actively harmful. I had hoped for better this year, but I’m still voting to reduce harm.

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 07/09/2026

TODAY is the last day to tell the city you want to see Granville stay open for people and closed to traffic! Make sure to fill out the survey, every positive response builds a stronger case for vibrant car-free streets in Vancouver.

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I mostly pay attention to the people who say it’s clearly both but that increasing supply is more beneficial than suppressing demand

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Both OneCity and COPE have been announcing some really excellent policies and plans for this election. The parties have their differences but I really hope they can work together on things like this (and that Sim and ABC are sent packing, ofc)

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Jessica Gutteridge aka Hotsy Flashy @gateau.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is the plan I’ve been waiting to see. This is what we need to keep art and culture thriving in Vancouver, and I say this both as the managing director of a 45-year old established theatre company and venue, and as a burlesque performer on the independent cabaret scene

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dr. qousqous tsziar 🇨🇦 @qousqous.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Run for mayor and model your campaign and plans after Mamdani

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