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Hi! I am a member of the team that runs the new social web space at SocialBC.ca. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! Posts here are instance and BC […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ socialbc.ca/@chris, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 04/10/2026
Silent Sunday in #portalberni This fine fellow was crossing the street headed toward Alberni Brewing this morning. Maybe he (she?) wanted a pint before finding heading over to the JPII Catholic Church across the street for Sunday morning service? The ladies […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A large black bear is seen walking across a grassy boulevard. There are some low commercial buildings and a hedge across the road.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 18/09/2026
UBCM President just asked about provincial election being held simultaneously with the ongoing municipal election. Eby: We will certainly consider the advice. (a few boos heard... which UBCM Pres quickly stops) UBCM President: How would calling an election […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
Eby is seen sitting at a table while he is speaking answering the question.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 15/09/2026
New #SocialBC poster #WeBanBots (we don't even let them sign up! And it's a LOT lately lol) #Mastodon #OpenSocialWeb #Fediverse #Bots #Moderation #Signup #BC
An image of a poster that says :”SocialBC.ca” at the top in black letters on white. The SocialBC Mastodon/Wooly mammoth mascot is below that with the stylized SocialBC underneath.  Then under that is a QR code that goes to socilabc.ca and finally the text “We Ban Bots” with a little robot emoji with a red circle around and red line through the emoji.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 14/09/2026
BC is in desperate need of Proportional Representation to provide some stability and sanity for voters and politicians alike. Let people find their voice and let people represent them! The two graphics are from this article […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 12/09/2026
why does socialbc ask people to request approval for signing up? one reason is bots.... 🤖 #mastoAdmin #socialbc #opensocialweb #moderation
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 01/09/2026
NDP with 25% of the vote in the Toronto riding to come in 2nd has to be a bit of a kick in the teeth for the Conservatives? Certainly a happy result for Lewis’ party. #CanPoli #CdnPoli #NDP #LiberalParty #CPC
Party
Search / Results Form
Liber ar
NDP-New Democratic Party
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Candidate
Tanveer Shahnawaz
Shannon Devine
Jim Syrbos
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13,424
6,177
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Percent
55.0 %
25.3 %
16.6%
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 15/08/2026
At least I’m not bald like this guy. Pic taken this morning at #portalberni harbour #birds
A turkey vulture is perched I. A wood piling overlooking the inlet. It is a closeup picture so you can see his red skin head with brown feathers.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 10/08/2026
@EdwinG @jrenken aren’t we? 🐈‍⬛ I mean. This is #catsodon
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 10/08/2026
We were having some problems on #socialbc with images not populating and posts not being visible. These issues have resolved now after a restart. If you notice any strange behaviour, let us know. You can DM me and/or @jrenken, or email help@socialbc.org Many […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 09/08/2026
Our old movie theatre got a new paint job! It used to be a Paramount, then Landmark bought it when it was updated to digital and big seats, now this year it was sold to a local non-profit as a social enterprise. Renamed the Savoy Theatre. Still hosts new movies […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 05/08/2026
thinking about all the folks in BC suffering from smoke and fire. Some have lost everything. Many are evacuated. Stay safe out there. ❤️ #bcpoli #bcwildifre #portalberni
a picture if a bright ball of orange in the sky from the smoke hanging over the alberni valley
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 03/08/2026
bye #bcferry #nanaimo #tsawwassen #vancouver
a fiery red sun dips into the horizon in a hazy red and orange sky with a thin line of wispy clouds near the top of the picture and a steely grey blue wavy water
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 03/08/2026
sailing west into the sunset 🌅 #bcferry #nanaimo #tsawwassen #vancouver
the low sun shines on the ocean. It is an orange yellow color close to the horizon but not quite touching. We are looking out from large seats at the feobt of the vessel. The plastic backs of the seats are visible behind us. A young woman's black and auburn hair shines in the sun. There is blue sky woth a few clouds in the distance.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 21/07/2026
Celebrating with ice cream from the newly re-opened Whiskey Creek store on #VancouverIsland! (It is an institution… burned down a few years ago - gas pump fire) Yesterday was our 22nd anniversary, and today is the 22nd anniversary of our first born coming home […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A selfie with me in an orange shirt and tree in a white shirt holding ice cream cones in waffle cones in front of a building.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 20/07/2026
@ChrisIstace nothing has changed on the socialBC end that I know of? Is it giving an error we could check up on? It could be a server issue, an app issue or a change in the photo file format. I will upload a pic right now from my photo app to make sure it works (i am using Ivory)
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 18/07/2026
what? #caturday
A tabby cat lies under a coffee table looking uninspired.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 02/07/2026
Our local paper, the AVNews, publishes historical photos from the museum archives. This one this week was cool. Not just because of the 🚂 train but because it had a house in the background that could potentially be located. I went looking on Google Maps and […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
The Alberni Pacific No. 6 locomotive derailed along the 10th-12th Avenues and China Creek Road on the A.P.D. line sometime in the spring
of 1942. Spectators and rail-crew are seen at left of the train. There were no injuries in this train derailment, which occurred near the site of
the Pacific Apts. Cause of derailment was due to an open switch, officials noted. The crew is identified as: engineer—Donald H. Moore; Head-
brakeman—Ray Tyler; second brakeman—Jack Murphy; Fireman —Mark Mosher. To view more than 24,000 historical Port Alberni photos, visit
the Alberni Valley Museum's online photo archives at portalberni.pastperfectonline.com. (PHOTO PN06697 COURTESY ALBERNI VALLEY MUSEUM)A cropped version of the photo shows just the house. There are a man and woman standing in front of bushes in front of the house which is a few dozen metres behind.The likely house seen on google earth today has white siding and a brown grey fence
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 01/07/2026
Went down to the Harbour Quay for the Canada Day festivities! 🇨🇦 :portalberni: lots of people. Some HGTV cameras. The train was doing free rides. Lots of market stuff and booths too. ❤️ Saw friends. Love my little city. 🍁 #portalberni #canadaDay
A large platform on a train car has a big banner that says “celebrate PA” and is adorned with balloons in red and white. There is a tent on it as well with people sitting at a table. And on the end is a restored red caboose.  It is sitting at apthe foot of a street at an intersection below a park with tall trees. There is a girl doing a dance routine in the square as people watch around the square.A picture of the caboose. 77732 Canadian National is written in white on the side. It is painted bright red.A TV crew film a couple of people sitting at a small picnic table along a boardwalk by the edge of the harbour.A small diesel locomotive adorned with little ananda flags pulls a line of gree passenger cars.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 28/06/2026
about to attempt to bring my #SelfHost back up. It took over an hour for #newOldiMac to compile and install all the requirements for the qemu emulator for colima so that's why it's been a minute. Ended up taking all day lol. Anyway, it's running now. I'm able to […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of terminal output:
Run 'docker context COMMAND —-help' for more information on a command.
Limac@AlemanyiMac-1452 20260627 % docker context show
colima-qemu
[imac@AlemanyiMac-1452 20260627 % docker context Is
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 27/06/2026
my better half got a good deal on a new apple watch that will help with her health issues. It has become a major part of her health monitoring. so now we are hand-me-downing 😆 i had got a new watch for my 2024 birthday but gave it to her when her health metrics […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
a screenshot of the apple watch initial symc screen
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 25/06/2026
OHH!! This is exciting! #SocialBC has been added to the official joinmastodon.org/servers list!! Of course, the easiest way to sign up is to just head straight to socialbc.ca... but hopefully this will make it a little easier for people brand new to […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of the join mastodon page shows socialbc on the 2nd row of servers displayed beside a list of topics.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 24/06/2026
On an inaugural meeting of the Public Transit Alliance of BC "Where's the Bus” forum. It's open to anyone to login and check it out as we do Forum on how to improve public transit in BC! Here is the registration link to get the zoom link […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A zoom window with Guy Dauncey on screen.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 20/06/2026
a little cheese and peanut butter for lunch and then i think it might be time to jump in for the first time this year! Happy almost Summer Solstice! #home #portalberni #backyardProject #poolpond
A few pieces of toast sit on a white plate on a clear glass table. The toast has peanut butter and some pieces of white cheese. There's an iPad on the table next to the plate. Just on the table are wooden balusters of the deck, railing, and beyond that the yard green water of the pool.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 20/06/2026
impressively maneuverable ship. Turned on a dime and slowly slipped in sideways against the dock. the longshoremen used a truck to pull the big ropes to the davits/bollards. #portalberni #tourism #cruiseship
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 20/06/2026
The World has come for a visit. :portalberni: #portalberni #tourism #cruiseship
A large cruise ship is pointed directly towards small marina of pleasure boats with blue sky in the background and green forest Hillside3/4 of the ship is seen side on with the bow pointing to the leftjust a view of the front and bow of the ship. There are six decks visible with cabins.The cruise ship has pulled up beside the shipyard dock. The lines are tight holding the ship. There is a little bit of smoke coming from the top of the ship stacks.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 16/06/2026
Colima/docker having troubles on my #selfhost setup again. This is just motivating me to find a deal on a modern Mac mini so I can turn #newOldiMac into another Debian box or maybe the head end of a ProxMox cluster with some old macbooks? #mac #debian #docker
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 11/06/2026
One extra large soft (soft fabric, not plastic or leather) bean bag! Free to a good home. 3854 6th Ave #PortAlberni #forFree #GarageSale
A large grey bean bag sits in a small utility trailer on the side of a street.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 07/06/2026
looks like I am running out of space for #colima and its docker instances. This is forcing it to shutdown. Anyone familiar with how it or #docker allocates resources/disk space? I have one redis and one postgresql container.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 04/06/2026
OOoooh! progress. I just restored the database backup into the docker container. now to see if I can convince mastodon to see it? 😬 #selfhost #mastoadmin #footiMac #docker @chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
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public | account_aliases
public | account_conversations
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| account_relationship_severance_events
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 04/06/2026
my happy place. layers upon layers of terminal windows. 😂🤓💻 also confirmed, docker and #footiMac are using the same version of postgresql. ✅ #selfhost #mastoadmin #footiMac #docker @chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca
I screenshot of a screen with lines of output from a remote server.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 03/06/2026
Doing some maintenance on #footiMac on my personal @chris@mstdn.chrisalemany.ca account this morning as the old lady has been struggling of late. Expect delays when interacting with that account. Apparently slinging around hundreds of gigabytes of webcam images […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 07/05/2026
As promised, I have implemented the suspension/block on mastodon.cloud. Folks on #SocialBC will not be able to interact with accounts on that server. This was done due to ongoing issues with spam and un-moderated user additions from that un-regulated and defunct […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of adding the domain block.

New domain block
Domain *
mastodon.cloud
The domain block will not prevent creation of account entries in the
database, but will retroactively and automatically apply specific
moderation methods on those accounts.
Severity
Suspend
Limit will make posts from accounts at this domain invisible to anyone
who isnt following them. Suspend will remove all content, media, and
profile data for this domain's accounts from your server. Use None if you
just want to reject media files.
Obfuscate domain name
Partially obfuscate the domain name in the list if advertising the list of domain limitations is enabled
Private comment
Comment about this domain limitation for internal use by the moderators.
Public comment
As promised, due to ongoing issues with spam from this open and unregulated instance.]
Comment about this domain limitation for the general public, if advertising the list of domain limitations is enabled.
Create blockA screenshot of the confirmation screen of the domain block showing the accounts that would be deleted from socialbc’s records (618) and the followers impacted.
Confirm domain block for mastodon.cloud
You are about to suspend mastodon.cloud and its subdomains.
• Your server will stop communicating with these servers.
• This will remove all content, media, and profile data for this domain's accounts from your server.
• This will undo any follow relationship between accounts of these servers and yours.
• Undoing the suspension will not restore any data or relationship.
IMPACT SUMMARY
Accounts profiles this would delete
Followers their users would lose
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Cancel
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15The stats for the server as reported by our server after the block.
mastodon.cloud
• The totals displayed below include data for all time.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 22/04/2026
"The Americans are setting conditions before negotiations begin," said one high-ranking individual familiar with the matter. Three sources used the term "entry fee" to describe concessions the U.S. administration is seeking before formal trade talks begin […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 13/04/2026
only in Nanaimo at VIU can you count more than 10 tiny nearly identical bunnies in all of 10 minutes. one new clutch of 5 perfectly black, tiny guys were munching grass in no more than a 10ft space just now. Multiple students were just standing quietly watching […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
a very small black bunny sits eating grass under a long low cedar tree
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 13/04/2026
Surely no one is doubting that Justin Trudeau made the right decision this time last year. #Coachella #JustinTrudeau #KatyPerry #CanPoli
A picture of the former PM sitting down on a low wall, with a (presumably) red cup of beer balanced on right knee while he spoons out some noodles from a take out container. He is wearing a white T and blue ball cap (the cap is backwards) and blue jeans. Close beside him leaning into his left side is Katy Perry holding her drink in one hand while eating with the other. She has a white T short and shorts with black ankle high boots
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 13/04/2026
:woollyBC: Only two days left for #SocialBC users to vote in our character-count and polling-option survey! Pick your favourite options and decide on the next evolution of SocialBC.ca! The poll ends at on Wednesday April 15 at 4:23PM! #community
A pie chart on the right shows 7 slices in yellow, salmon, green, orange, and purple. On the left is the list of options sorted by who has the most votes. 1000 characters leads with 6 votes, 500 has 5, 2000-5000 has 3 votes.
6 polling options has 5 votes, 4 options has 4 votes, 10 has 3 votes and 8 has 2 votes.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 12/04/2026
Apple blossoms! And the clover in the driveway is so thick!! #home #garden #apple #fruittrees #clover #portalberni
A branch of an apple tree with young small leaves against a bright blue house is seen with blossoms just starting to show redthick clover grows in front of the car
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 07/04/2026
@SarahFrumento could happen!!
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 07/04/2026
RE: socialbc.ca/@chris/1142878567345370… A year ago I made a mistake in *not* following through and spreading out that pile. I started collecting rock. Mistake. The two smaller holes got rocked in successfully, but the #poolpond itself was more […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
From April 5 2026. The backyard is seen with a portion of the pool visible on the right with large rocks around its top edge and lining the bottom. The ground in the back is mostly rock free except for a small pile hidden behind a large mound of clay and dirt.From March 21 2026. I managed to get all of the large rocks moved from the spot in the centre right behind the pool pond to line around the pond. There is still a large pile of 1inch stones to the left in a pile on the ground, and at the back of the yard near the fence and dirt pile.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 06/04/2026
Guys. It's the far side of the moon!!
A bright white capsule is seen on the left. To the right close to the middle is a growing 3/4 face of the moon. There is a large dark patch stretched out on most of the left edge of the face. There are two smaller dots on the lowergortion. THere is also a brighter whitish portion on the very south edge.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 04/04/2026
It’s lie on the placemat day… #caturday #whiskers
A small and lanky black car lies on a blue swirl patterned place,at on a wooden table.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 02/04/2026
Shout out and reminder to all #SocialBC members! Our Polling Options and Character Limits Poll is ongoing! If you haven't voted yet, DM me for your link (@socialbc.ca accounts only). If you have an opinion about small or large character counts on SocialBC and […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
What is your preferred character and polling limit on SocialBC.ca?
by Chris • 3 days ago
:
1000 characters
22.73% (5 votes)
6 polling options
22.73% (5 votes)
500 characters (Current)
18.18% (4 votes)
10 polling options
13.64% (3 votes)
2000-5000 characters
9.09% (2 votes)
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 01/04/2026
I was just checking in on my bridged bluesky timeline (bsky.app/profile/socialbc.ca) to see how things flow from #Mastodon to #Bluesky and noticed that Bluesky did not activate the hashtag for Mastodon in a previous post. Is Bluesky suppressing mentions […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of one of my posts as seen on bluesky.  The #Mastodon hashtag is not highlighted and clickable whereas the Fediverse hashtag beside it is.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 01/04/2026
There was what appeared to be a very large crane being constructed at Cathedral Grove today. I assume it is to faciliate the safe removal or topping of more of the trees in the park. Because you know, it's a park, full of 500 year old trees. But you never know […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 31/03/2026
More good news today! According to Fedidb.com, #SocialBC has re-reached and surpassed its initial monthly active user count from a year ago. We're now at a tiny but mighty 67! Total number of accounts is 163, up from 102 a year ago. We're up 20 users from […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of the table shows the past year in months (except February for some reason)

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5.91KA screenshot of three graphs.
8 New Users 100%
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 31/03/2026
We have had 10 people answer the character count and polling options poll so far from our March Newsletter! (that's about 15% of our 60 active users.) All SocialBC users are encouraged to participate. Message me for your personal link to the poll. If you missed […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot of the pie chart on the right and a list of bar graphs on the left.  There are in various colours. The most popular is 1000 characters and 6 polling options.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 31/03/2026
This year’s Herring Spawn at Salmon Beach in Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ territory is featured in a NASA article! science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observ… The picture is of Barkley Sound, on Vancouver Island. It is part of the territories of […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A satellite picture shows a complex image of mountainous terrain, snow capped with green forest down to blue water with multiple inlets,islands, bays and lakes. There is a ripple bank of clouds in a diagonal line across the wide mouth of the Barkley South. To the northwest side a turquoise color stands out against one edge of beach which is the herring spawn.
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 30/03/2026
:woollyBC:📢 March 2026 Newsletter for SocialBC Members! 📢 :woollyBC: Our March 2026 Newsletter is out! socialbc.org/newsletters/March2026N… There's a poll for input about changing our character count and polling options! […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]
A screenshot from the newsletter shows the socialbc wooly logo and the headline “March 2026 Quarterly SocialBC Newsletter”
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 28/03/2026
any idea what time the first vote count will be at the #ndp convention on Sunday?
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Chris Alemany @socialbc.ca · 24/03/2026
cat cupboard #jupiter #catsodon #catsofmastodon
a small cat with orangey brown fur peeks out from a square open cupboard shelf with a red tube plaything in front of her
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