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The Broad Majestic Shannon

@shanathalas.bsky.social
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Australian-Canadian Historical Research Consultant/Archaeologist. Amateur Flamenco Dancer. Interested in sustainable urbanism, housing, birds, and eating the rich. Vancouver, Canada.

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Brandon Yan 甄念本 @brandonyan.com · 10h
"Elections are too confusing" ...you're an adult. You have to put in a bit of effort to maintain democracy, babe.
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Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 29/09/2026
Next Tuesday, October 6, For Our Kids and PACES are hosting a climate and AI talk for Vancouver School Board candidates! Have your chance to ask candidates directly on their views on climate education and AI use in schools. Click the link and add to your calendar www.forourkids.ca/vsb_trustee_...
VSB Trustee Candidate talk climate and AI

Tuesday October 6, 7:30-8:45, register for zoom link
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Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 10/08/2026
1900 people have signed the petition asking the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care for a two year pause on AI in classrooms. Studies show that students who use chatbots learn less and give up more easily. Our children don't need to be guinea pigs. actionnetwork.org/petitions/pa...
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Pause on Generative AI in BC Schools
We demand that the Ministry of Education and Child Care enact a two-year pause (moratorium) on AI usage in classrooms in British Columbia. This means that for two years, in schools in BC: - Students...
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CTV News Vancouver @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social · 9h
Vancouver school support workers authorize strike action with 97 per cent in favour
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Vancouver school support workers authorize strike action with 97 per cent in favour
The union representing support staff at Vancouver’s public schools has voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action in a labour dispute with the school board.
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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 13h
Canada’s airports are publicly owned. Now, Ottawa wants to open them for private investment. “The biggest advocate for change is private industry,” writes Isaac Peltz. “For them, it’s win-win. But for Canadians, it’s lose-lose.” thewalrus.ca/carney-wants-to-privat…
On the left: Photo of travellers with suitcases and bags in an airport looking at a television screen listing departure times. On the right: text that reads “Carney wants to privatize airports. It’s a terrible idea. Be ready to pay more for everything.”
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mcc @dryad.technology · 04/10/2026
Have you noticed, lately, or noticed people around you commenting, that there just seems to be no money anymore. There's no money for companies to make the tv shows you like, the video games you like, the local diner you like shut down, no one you know can find a job. Think about that in context of
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Part of why I don't like the AI-or-bust economy is the constant flopsweat of people on the news who say this HAS to work. Quit making everyone so anxious. Goddamn. If this is the next Google then why are you acting like this? I don't remember being told to buy an iPhone at gunpoint.
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SaraAAAGHH A GHOST!!! Ford 🐍🎨👻 @angeloslh.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A NEW FIGHTER HAS ENTERED THE ARENA
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Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific
Crew described terrifying encounter as they were woken up by “loud thud” as the 52ft vessel was struck
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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Today, Oct 4, is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi: the day when you can bring your pets to church for a blessing.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Is anyone else concerned that the timing of the BC election is why we haven't had firm dates on when the autumn Flu/Covid vaccination push will start? Seniors should have already had their invites by now. @ravikahlon.bsky.social I know you have one foot out the door, but feel like looking into it?
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karen ward @kwardvancouver.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
don't vote for the police. (read this article) #vanpoli
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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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BC Green Party @bcgreens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yesterday, we announced the BC Greens’ platform to take on Big Tech and protect British Columbians from the risks of AI. youtu.be/QRK-6a45WTE
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Policy Announcement: Regulate AI (w/ Sidney Coles, David Evans, Andrew Appleton and Carolyn Howe)
YouTube video by BC Greens
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
EXTRAORDINARY WORLD CLIMATIC HISTORY REWRITTEN The most extreme event the world has ever seen Thousands of records brutalized with absurde margins in Saudi Arabia,Iran,Iraq,Kuwait,Bahrain,Oman,Emirates,Qatar,Pakistan,India,Turkmenistan,Uzbekistan,Bangladesh. Updates coming...
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Tracey Saxby @traceysaxby.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fun facts: 🔥Since 2007, BC’s climate pollution has decreased by 2.3 million tonnes. 🔥Approved LNG export projects will increase BC’s climate pollution by 21.2 million tonnes by 2035. 🔥This is ten times more pollution than we’ve managed to cut in nearly 20 years.
Trends in BC's greenhouse gas pollution from 1990 to 2023, with two projected futures. Approved LNG projects will increase BC's emissions by 21.2 million tonnes. If we meet BC's climate targets emissions will decrease by 80%. From 2007 to 2023 BC has only reduced 2 million tonnes of climate pollution.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If I missed it I apologize, but I don't know if we've heard anything from @onecityvan.bsky.social @vangreens.bsky.social or @copevancouver.bsky.social on how we can bring this to Vancouver.
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Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 02/10/2026
Are you looking for school board trustee candidates in your district who are committed to keeping classrooms AI-free? Find your district here: aicaution.ca/election/fin...
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 01/10/2026
He nods at "the existential challenge of climate change." While announcing a brand new oil pipeline.
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Yilin (she/they) @ check out The Lantern and the Night Moths @yilinwriter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I'm going to Victoria (BC) in mid-October for a literary event. Wondering if anyone has recommendations for any antique stores, thrift stores, or flea markets I should check out if I'm looking for vintage photos, ephemera, etc. related to Victoria's Chinatown / Chinese Canadian history.
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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Guess we’re just stuck with mocking users and throwing them in the garbage when we see them on a table.
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 01/10/2026
'Autumn' entered English in the 1300s. "The fall of the leaves" was shortened to 'fall' in the 1600s.
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NRese🇨🇦 @resen88.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
www.instagram.com/reel/Dd6RkbR...
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Wab Kinew on Instagram: "Here are the graves. This Orange Shirt Day we are returning the Brandon Indian Residential School cemetery grounds to the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation on behalf of many First N...
71K likes, 1,751 comments - wabber on September 30, 2026: "Here are the graves. This Orange Shirt Day we are returning the Brandon Indian Residential School cemetery grounds to the Sioux Valley Dakot...
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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Genuinely wish it was the case that you were taking action in the ways you claim to be above. Genuinely hope you will change course. "[Canada wants] the Federal Court of Appeal to say that the Federal Court was completely wrong and there is absolutely no right to safe drinking water on reserve."
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Responds to Impending Federal Budget Cuts Impacting First Nations - Assembly of First Nations
(February 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to impending federal budget cuts impacting First N...
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Anishinabek Nation @anishinabeknation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Naandwedidaa - Healing One Another #StrengthenOurNations
Naandwedidaa - Healing One Another

#StrengthenOurNationsNaandwedidaa - Healing One Another

#StrengthenOurNations
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Crow Phoenix @crowphoenix.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Hegseth would launch a land invasion of Russia in the winter.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I know there lots of talk about both the Municipal and BC Elections, but you're forgetting the most important: Fat Bear Week! Today is the Finals voting. 910* vs Backpack. *I voted for 910 because she's an absolute queen and is raising both her own cub and her sister's. Look how she packed it on:
Bear 910 from Fat Bear Week. The left photo shows her all thin and trying to catch salmon above river rapids, and the the right photo shows her majestically fat and healthy
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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 28/09/2026
This morning — following two investigations into Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford's use of an app that rewards supporters for posting AI-generated comments and sharing contacts — Bradford called our reporting "inaccurate." We're now releasing the recording that proves our reporting.
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Bradford calls CNO reporting of AI app rewards ‘inaccurate.’ Here’s the recording proving our reporting.
Canada’s National Observer has decided to publish the segment of the Zoom call that corroborates its reporting.
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No AI Vancouver @noaivancouver.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We must move the starting location! October 3rd being an Advance Voting day at City Hall and under the Vancouver Charter, protests cannot be conducted outside a voting location as a person cannot be within 100m and attempt to influence how electors may vote. (1/2)
We must move the starting location!

October 3rd being an Advance Voting day at City Hall and under the Vancouver Charter, protests cannot be conducted outside a voting location as a person cannot be within 100m and attempt to influence how electors may vote.

City Hall has stated that any protestors wanting to cast their vote at the polling station that day can do so as is their right; however, not permitted to bring in any items (signs, etc.) that could influence voting by other constituents.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🎵 Hello darkness my old friend…
Weather Canada rainfall warning for metro Vancouver
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’ve only seen one episode but I’m really enjoying American Hostage
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Kevin Hearne @kevinhearne.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
How do we incentivize people to paint wizards on their vans again I haven’t seen a wizard van in a decade and it feels like we lost something precious Can we offer up a tax credit? Little bags of shrooms? Start a wizard van painting program at vocational schools?
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
ANUBIS: "And nowe the weighinge of your hearte, to see the worthe of your lyfe, the sum of your deedes. Reache ynto your chest, seize it, and putte it on the scale. You may not believe you kan do thys, but you kan. Heere all rules bende and change." Me [figuringe out wher to putte my iced coffee]
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Would really like to see something like this advanced at Vancouver School Board as part of the health education curriculum. Something to think about for your school board candidates @onecityvan.bsky.social @copevancouver.bsky.social @vangreens.bsky.social @vancouverliberals.bsky.social
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Can we just rebrand as “Manitoba West” and have Wab Kinew as our province-Daddy? #BCPoli
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Pause AI in BC Schools @aicaution.ca · 25/09/2026
Can someone in the media please ask our Minister of AI why a technology that tells kids how to commit mass violence is something we need in schools? www.motherjones.com/media/2026/0...
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ChatGPT helped the Tumbler Ridge school shooter focus on guns, tactics, and terror, our investigation reveals
OpenAI’s chatbot fed the shooter’s violent fantasies and planning up to the massacre.
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Elephant Mastodon @emath.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Saturn: hold my son
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's time OPENAI, Claude, Grok, and their ilk are given the ET: The Videogame treatment. Dig a hole, throw them in, cover in concrete.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Generative AI directly and indirectly harms humanity. It poisons our air and water, runs on stolen art and research, teaches people to harm others, and produces mediocre & incorrect content. Its only purpose is to make the already rich even richer. Anyone pushing for its adoption is a ghoul.
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Whitney Curry Wimbish @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The youngest person his pager attack killed was 9-year-old Fatima Abdullah, who had just started 4th grade. The pager was on a table when it went off and she picked it up to take to her dad. It exploded in her face and reports said it covered the room in her blood. She wanted to learn English.
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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
GenAI firms’ approach to maintaining cybersecurity.
Gary Larson’s Far Side Cartoon, featuring Ed’s Dingo Farm next to Doreen’s Nursery, with some babies outside on the lawn in a playpen. All the dingoes are at the fence, looking at the babies. The caption is ‘Trouble Brewing.
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Elise Thomas @elisethomas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If an individual did this, we'd treat it as a crime. We should treat this as a crime too, and hold OpenAI liable for what its models, under its supervision, did. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal, PM says
Anthony Albanese says he has spoken to the Open AI chief executive to express his concern about the incident and the length of time it took the tech company to inform the government of the breach.
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The Fake History Hunter @fakehistoryhunter.net · 24/09/2026
They're planning to permanently close the Academy of Natural Sciences; the oldest natural history museum in all of the Americas. youtu.be/nxyfBfCrbDw?...
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The Plan To Destroy Americas Oldest Natural History Museum
YouTube video by Miniminuteman
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🎃HalloDeeny🎃 they/them @geraldinepiche.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Every day my gender becomes "luddite"
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ESA Earth Observation @esaearth.esa.int · 23/09/2026
Who is ready for a change of season? 🍂🌱 The September equinox marks autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern, as the Sun crosses the equator. MTG-I1 captured it from space ⤵️ 📹 @esa.int / @eumetsat.int
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A lot of people acting like voting in an election is like running a marathon or climbing Everest. "Having to vote twice in one week?! Heavens no, I need recovery time between checking a box".
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Casey L @caseylmusic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Look, I know Idiocracy jokes are dead horses by now but the leap between Super Intelligence to It's Got What Plants Crave is barely a hop.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With @davidebybc.bsky.social calling a snap election, its worth reminding people of the NDP's broken promise on removing "No-pets" policies on purpose-built rentals. @christineboyle.bsky.social is my MLA and I'm really disappointed about this. thetyee.ca/News/2026/05...
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How an NDP Broken Promise Hurts Renters with Pets | The Tyee
They face fewer options, higher costs and some terrible choices.
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The Broad Majestic Shannon @shanathalas.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Carney is Canada's Thatcher.
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