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Val Cormier

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Vancouver, BC A kumbaya-free zone. Be kind. ❤️

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 6h
A win! A D.C. Superior Court judge has permanently barred Jeanine Pirro’s office from prosecuting a former Olympic canoeist over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller September 27,1958
P1 - NANCY IS IN THE KITCHEN, LOOKING AT THE COOKIE JAR SITTING ON THE COUNTER 
NANCY: H M M
P2- AUNT FRITZI IS SITTING IN THE LIVING ROOM WHEN NANCY CALLS HER FROM THE KITCHEN 
NANCY: AUNT FRITZI- MAY I HAVE A COOKIE?
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FRITZI: HAVE A PEAR INSTEAD 
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NANCY: OH, BOY --- THANKS
NANCY IS SMILING AS SHE WALKS AWAY WITH TWO COOKIES
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Celeste Headlee @celesteheadlee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
So, Banksy bought a used yacht, repaired it and retrofitted it to serve as a rescue boat to save migrants in the central Mediterranean. The whole project cost the artist $860,000. Since 2020, the boat has saved more than 3,800 people. londondaily.com/banksy-funds...
londondaily.com
Banksy funds refugee rescue boat operating in Mediterranean - London Daily
Exclusive: UK artist finances bright pink motor yacht that set sail in secrecy to avoid being intercepted by authorities
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
It's great to see tailoring accommodate such extreme movement today. This level of tailoring was a bit more common in the past, as you can see in old films featuring Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, but many modern suits will lift off the wearer's neck even when they're just walking.
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Jim Vanderwal @jimvanderwal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Anyone know if 4 days is the shortest term for a political party leader in BC?
Wikipedia page with picture of Peter Milobar MLA
Leader of CentreBC
In Office
September 18, 2026 - September 22, 2026
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Always..
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Dave Barrett Extension? That's what she said.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm not saying that David Eby is going to call a snap provincial election sometime in the next couple of weeks. But I will say the amount of speculation about it has exploded in the last 24 hours, and a lot of plugged in people have shifted from idle gossip to saying it's being considered.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
IYKYK.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today I turn 65. Twenty-five years ago I woke from a restless sleep, switched on the tv, and thought I was still dreaming.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Meet Vancouver's Candidates at the Mayoral Mixer via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
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Meet Vancouver’s Candidates at the Mayoral Mixer | The Tyee
Moderators Jen St. Denis and Mo Amir will put the mayoral candidates on the spot. Get your ticket for Oct. 5 in Vancouver.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
5:25 on a Friday of a long weekend to announce your chief administrator is out truly impressive metro vancouver
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I quite like this one. #PoetryInTransit #busrider
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Reuters @reuters.com · 02/09/2026
California lawmakers pass bill governing lawyers' use of AI reut.rs/463chev
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California lawmakers pass bill governing lawyers' use of AI
California's legislature has approved a first-of-its-kind state law setting rules for how lawyers are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence in their work.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Crossing Granville Bridge during afternoon rush hour. #Vancouver
A picture of a rainbow over downtown Vancouver.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A beautiful album which has aged so well. I remember listening to this, with my sister, while exploring West Kootenay backroads. On 8 track cassette. 💕
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Seventh inning stretch. @anginedepoitrine.bsky.social Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC 2026-08-25
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Has there ever been a more iconic entrance? Rest in peace, Tim Curry.
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NANCY COMICS BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER @nancycomics.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
IT MUST BE CATURDAY
P1- NANCY ANSWERS THE DOOR AND A MOUSE TRAP SALESMAN LOOKS IN A SEES NANCY AND SLUGGO WITH A ROOM FULL OF CATS
SALESMAN:HELLO! I’M SELLING A LITTLE ARTICLE- - ER - - ER - - NEVER MIND!!
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 18/08/2026
BREAKING: Disney sues the FCC accusing the Trump administration of a 'retaliatory campaign' against ABC, 'The View' and Jimmy Kimmel.
nbcnews.to
Disney and ABC sue FCC, seeking to stop early license renewal process
In April, the FCC ordered Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 12/08/2026
NBC News' George Solis reports from a reservoir in Puerto Rico that is drying up due to the historic drought plaguing hundreds of thousands on the island.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 06/08/2026
Highest-ever resolution pictures of our star could help show why its corona is millions of degrees hotter than its surface
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Unprecedented images may explain one of greatest mysteries of the sun
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Happy #InternationalOysterDay to those who observe. I attended the temple of Fanny Bay Oysters. It's been far too long! Today's local feature was the SunSeeker - a solid fave. I also tried Shigoku and Totten Virginica, both from Washington state. Lovely, as was the rosé prosecco. 👌🏻 🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪🦪
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 28/07/2026
A judge orders a 15-year-old to be held in juvenile detention in connection with a gunfight at a crowded Seattle food festival that killed three people and injured at least four others.
nbcnews.to
15-year-old shot into Seattle food festival crowd during deadly gunfight, prosecutors allege
Officials said the teen and a 19-year-old man who died at the scene were “associates.” Police are looking for a third person who may have been involved.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Rain shelter.
A bumblebee nestles inside a rose on a rainy day.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 27/07/2026
America’s protein obsession is helping push U.S. cheese production to record highs, as booming demand for whey reshapes the dairy industry.
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America’s obsession with whey protein has a delicious consequence: More cheese
As consumers load up on whey protein, dairy processors are making more cheese and exports are helping absorb the growing supply.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
End of an era: this week the elevator at Burrard Station is being replaced. It was the only elevator in @translink.ca system voiced by this gentleman, as far as I know. I've always wondered how this came about, who he is, source of the accent. Are there any Translink historians who can assist?
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
@latenightseth.bsky.social What's this then? 😵‍💫 #jackals
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
RIP Mr. Neill. Grateful for his talent, and for those wonderful reports from the farm. In 2012, we visited a small winery near Two Paddocks. The owners encouraged us to drop by TP; they would even phone ahead. Still kicking myself for not taking up that offer. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ju...
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Sam Neill, actor and star of Jurassic Park, dies aged 78
New Zealand actor built career as dashing romantic leads and charismatic villains across film and television
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Séamas Aloysius @seamusaloysius.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
😉
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Trending - World @trendingworld.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Items from the last 30 minutes 🧭: 1. Fireworks 🌟 2. July 🌟 3. America 🌟 4. Copa 5. Fourth ⬆ 6. Storm 🆕 7. Speech ⬆ 8. Brasil 9. #quemamacuida 🆕 10. Lightning 🌟
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 05/07/2026
After the Secret Service ordered thousands of people to evacuate the National Mall following a severe weather warning, officials said the gates will reopen at 9:45 p.m. with President Trump set to speak at 11 p.m. before the fireworks. Read more:
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America’s 250th celebrations marked by severe weather, political division
In the nation’s sweltering capital, white supremacists and liberal activists marched, each demanding their country back. Officials ordered thousands of people to evacuate the National Mall after a sev...
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Linda Holmes @lindaholmes.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Ha ha I hate it here
From the New York Times:

It is a chaotic scene on the National Mall.
Several hundred people have refused to leave despite an order to evacuate because of severe inclement weather that is approaching. Some are even arguing with Secret Service agents. At one point, a crowd of people began running back toward the stage. An officer is sternly repeating the order over a bullhorn and the crowd is booing. Many have begun chanting "U.S.A., U.S.A." A federal law enforcement officer is trying to assure people that the event has not been canceled. Many are not convinced.
One man walking by blamed the situation on "liberals in the weather service," adding,
"I think this is baloney."
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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 29/06/2026
West Kootenay region under severe thunderstorm watch: Environment Canada (Trail)
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West Kootenay region under severe thunderstorm watch: Environment Canada - Trail News
A yellow level watch for the development of severe thunderstorms has been issued for the West Kootenay and Kootenay Lake regions, Environment Canada warned this morning.
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Ramin Nasibov @nasibov.me · 29/06/2026
Thank you Google maps for protecting the cow's privacy
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Alison Holt, contemporary textile artist who creates machine and hand embroidered landscapes #womensart
Pictorial textile artwork featuring a landscape with flower meadow with red and white flowering plants and more fields in the background
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Attn: CBC newsreaders. Spokane does NOT rhyme with cocaine. Thank you. @daveseglins.bsky.social
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Flying over Active Pass with Harbour Air > sailing through the pass with BC Ferries. #BeautifulBC
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Canadian painter Emily Carr, War Canoes, Alert Bay, 1912 #womensart
Painting featuring two decorated wooden canoes by the side of the sea or a lake in a rural landscape
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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 17/06/2026
City of Kamloops urges caution after fraudster poses as mayor in property tax scam #Kamloops
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City of Kamloops urges caution after fraudster poses as mayor in property tax scam - Kamloops News
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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 16/06/2026
Suspicious wildfire erupts in Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna #WestKelowna
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Suspicious wildfire erupts in Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna - West Kelowna News
Several residents have sent in photos showing smoke rising from the area.
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Had a Code Orange (Mass Casualty/Disaster) at work today, and my 97 year old uncle went missing for several hours. He's now home, just took a wander to Trout Lake. And how is your day? #Mondayvibes
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
World Cup fever? More like a nagging cough. 🤧 #Vancouver #Fifuh
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Simon Little 🍁 @simonplittle.ca · 12/06/2026
Security already rolling in for Sunday's Italian Day on the Drive
A bunch of bright orange vehicle ramming barriers
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
People have shown up to watch the removal of the orange felon’s disgusting name from the Kennedy Center including thousands more watching live streams. It’s coming TF down!
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Metro Vancouver @metrovancouverorg.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
With hot weather in the forecast, remember that Stage 3 Water Restrictions are in effect to ensure water use is managed and to protect our water system as we complete construction of the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel. For full water restrictions, visit metrovancouver.org/lawns
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Val Cormier @vcinbc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Business as usual in the DTES. #Vancouver #FIFAWorldCup
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Kenyan artist Thandiwe Muriu’s 'Camo series', photographic portraits cloaking models in patterned fabric #WomensArt #FridayFeeling
Four photographic images featuring the upper half of a Black female model dressed in a colourful patterned fabric which matches the background
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NPR @npr.org · 12/06/2026
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire. n.pr/3QlqKOB
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It's SpaceX's first day on the stock market
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10/06/2026
Authorities cracked down on a protest in western Afghanistan against the arrest and detention of more than a dozen women over dress code violations. Eyewitnesses say police opened fire, leaving at least three people injured.
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