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District of Saanich @saanichbc.bsky.social Official account of the District of Saanich. http://saanich.ca http://facebook.com/Saanich.BC. In an emergency call 911.
The Edible Valley Podcast @ediblevalley.bsky.social Exploring food culture through chats with farmers, chefs, and producers. Celebrating local flavors, sustainability, and community.
Jessica Stanley 🇨🇦 @jessicastanley.bsky.social Mom, PhD (Psyc), Farmer, Regional District of Nanaimo - Area A Director. Focus: environment, politics, food security, education & community development. Posts are my own.
Derek Larson, Ph.D. 🇨🇦 @dlarson.bsky.social Collection Manager and Researcher at the Royal BC Museum. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. studying lizards, dinosaur teeth, and fossil turtles. MtG, TTRPG, and boardgame enthusiast. He/him
CityofNanaimo @nanaimo.ca Official account for the City of Nanaimo, one of the fastest growing cities in BC. After hours emergencies 250-758-5222. Terms of use https://www.nanaimo.ca/your-government/departments-contacts/social-media/social-media-terms-of-use
First Peoples' Cultural Council @fpcc.ca The First Peoples' Cultural Council (FPCC) provides grants, skills development, technology tools, research and advocacy to support B.C. First Nations language, arts and heritage revitalization for organizations, communities and individuals.
Keith Vass @keithvass.bsky.social Assignment editor at CHEK News, toddler dad, nebelung attendant.
Krista Loughton @kristaloughton.bsky.social Victoria City Councillor & Documentary Filmmaker
Priorities: Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Complete Communities
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BC First Nations Justice Council @bcfnjc.com Nonprofit organization
Justice through self-determination
303-1979 Old Okanagan Hwy, West Kelowna V4T 3A4
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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce @victoriachamber.bsky.social Since 1863, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has been working together to build good business and great community for all. #YYJBiz #ChamberLocalVicBC https://victoriachamber.ca/
Capital Bike @capitalbike.ca Charity Organization
Capital Bike’s vision is to serve the entire Capital region with cycling education, celebration, and advocacy.
1034 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 2A5
McCreary Centre Society @mccrearycentre.bsky.social McCreary Centre Society is a non-profit dedicated to improving the health of BC youth through research, evaluation & youth and community engagement. Our vision is that all youth are supported to be healthy and connected.
Find out more at mcs.bc.ca.
Thompson Rivers University @thompsonriversu.bsky.social Community-minded with a global conscience, we boldly redefine the university as a place of belonging. Find our community at #myTRU
Saanich Emergency Program @saanichep.bsky.social The Saanich Emergency Program is a division of the Saanich Fire Department. Emergency Program Officer (Capt.) Erin Stockill manages the account. Not monitored 24/7. 
Victoria News @victorianews.bsky.social Where Greater Victoria's news begins. Follow for breaking stories, special reports, events and community features.
Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) @flyyqq.bsky.social ✈️ Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)
Gateway to Vancouver Island’s natural beauty.
Connecting you to where you want to be.
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Colin Bennett @colinjbennett.bsky.social Privacy and surveillance author, researcher, teacher, advocate and policy wonk (not necessarily in that order) living in Victoria BC.
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BC-CfE @bccfe.bsky.social The British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS is Canada's largest HIV research, treatment & education organization.
BC Transit @bctransit.com Your official source for #BCTransit news & tips! Privacy: http://bctransit.com/privacy
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers @gvcrimestoppers.bsky.social 
UVic Faculty of Education @uviceducation.bsky.social Come learn with us! We are the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria.
BC Culture Days @bcculturedays.bsky.social ✨Celebrating arts, culture, and creativity in our communities!
💫FREE events across B.C. from Sept 18 - Oct 4, 2026.
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Central Saanich Police Service @cspoliceservice.bsky.social The Official account of the Central Saanich Police Service | Serving Central Saanich since 1951 | Account not monitored 24 hrs | Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies | cspolice.ca 
Homes For Living @homesforliving.ca We are a group of community volunteers taking action to make Greater Victoria more affordable for renters & home owners. Join us online & on Discord today! #yyj
Leo Spalteholz @leospalteholz.bsky.social Victoria YYJ.
I post mostly about
1. Housing advocacy with @homesforliving.ca
2. Renewables, climate, EVs.
Real job in work integrated learning
UBC News @news.ubc.ca Official channel of UBC News, run by UBC News and University Affairs staff. Follow us for research news, announcements, expert advisories and story ideas.
Forest Enhancement Society of BC @fesbc.bsky.social Enhancing forest resilience to wildfire & climate change for B.C.'s environment, wildlife, forest health, & communities.
UBC SPPGA @sppga.ubc.ca As an interdisciplinary hub, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) leads in research, innovation & learning on policy & global affairs.
UBCIC @ubcic.bsky.social In 1969 the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs was created to fight PM Pierre Trudeau's White Paper & to defend Indigenous Title & Rights
Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff @tealepb.bsky.social Placeholder Account for: Saanich Councillor, Director of Research for OceansAsia, Founder and Chair of the AccessBC Campaign for free prescription contraception, Research Coordinator for the BC Humanist Association, Little Free Library builder 🦆
Donnie & Dhali @donnieanddhali.bsky.social Official Bluesky Account of Donnie & Dhali - The Team on CHEK. Catch us Monday to Friday 10am to Noon on CHEK TV and CHEK+
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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social The JBNA is a non-profit society of creative and committed James Bay residents who are actively involved in the community and share a desire to work together for the benefit of our neighbourhood.
Blueprint for the Coast @blueprint4coast.bsky.social A collaborative campaign for a BC Coastal Marine Strategy and law that upholds Indigenous rights, supports biodiversity, and uplifts communities. @cpawsbc.bsky.social + @wcelaw.bsky.social
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Disability Alliance BC (DABC) @disaballiancebc.bsky.social A cross-disability voice in BC. Promoting a more inclusive & equitable society for people with all disabilities through direct services, community partnerships, systemic advocacy, research & publications. Since 1977.
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BC Salmon Farmers Association @bcsalmonfarmers.bsky.social Follow us to learn more and stay up-to-date on salmon farming in British Columbia!
Georgia Strait Alliance @georgiastraitbc.bsky.social Grounded in environmental justice, we mobilize and support collective action to protect the Salish Sea region.
Insurance Brokers Association of British Columbia @ibabc.bsky.social News for and about British Columbia's general insurance brokers from IBABC
@soniafurstenau.bsky.social @soniafurstenau.bsky.social 
North Park Neighbourhood Association @npna.bsky.social Building community in North Park ❤️
https://npna.ca/
Rebecca McClure @rebeccamcclure.com Ceramic artist and potter, counsellor, educator, Greater Victoria Public Library trustee, soprano, and resolute Canadian. Proponent of “peace, order and good governance”.
Gratefully living on the traditional territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples.
Cycle in Nanaimo @cycleinnanaimo.bsky.social Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition. We advocate and educate for cyclists and vulnerable road users in the RDN, and Northern CVRD of Vancouver Island.
www.cycleinnanaimo.ca
Pearson College UWC @pearsoncollegeuwc.bsky.social We’re a unique 2-year pre-university school that brings students from 90+ countries to live and learn together on Canada’s stunning Pacific coast.
https://www.pearsoncollege.ca/
Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC @oipcbc.bsky.social The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for BC is independent from government and promotes and protects the information and privacy rights of British Columbians. Learn more about our office here: https://www.oipc.bc.ca/about/about-us/ 
Ocean Diagnostics Inc. @oceandiagnostics.bsky.social Innovative technologies that enable researchers and community scientists to monitor microplastics and biodiversity in freshwater and marine environments. 🪸🧬🌊🐠
#eDNA #microplastics #conservationtechnology
Discover more ➜ www.oceandiagnostics.com
Nature Conservancy of Canada | Conservation de la nature Canada @ncccnc.bsky.social With nature, we build a thriving world. #NatureMakesItPossible | Avec la nature, nous créons un monde prospère. #AvecLaNatureCestPossible
natureconservancy.ca
Lynda Steele 🇨🇦 @steeletalks.bsky.social Podcaster - "Change My Mind", media trainer & performance coach - former TV news anchor/consumer investigator/radio talk show host - life long Oilers fan https://linktr.ee/steeletalk
youtube.com/@changemymindwithlyndasteele
BC Libraries Co-op @bc.libraries.coop We help libraries help people.
The BC Libraries Coop is a community service cooperative with over 200 Canadian member organizations.
https://bc.libraries.coop/
#OpenSource #Technology #Accessibility #Libraries #Coop
Sage Aaron @sageaaron.bsky.social Comms professional, sci-fi fan, will probably try to pet your dog or cat. Kermit with a Fozzie rising.
she | her
Royal Roads University @royalroads.ca Canada's university for changemakers. Graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies in Victoria, BC. Learn more: https://www.royalroads.ca/
Behavioural Medicine Lab @bmedlab.bsky.social Research lab led by Dr. Ryan Rhodes at the University of Victoria. Our mission is to advance innovative, population-focused physical activity and health research in a collaborative environment!
Missy Johnson @missyyjohnson.bsky.social Your friendly neighbourhood journalist. 🇨🇦
CBC Vancouver.
Marmot Recovery Foundation @marmotrecovery.bsky.social The Vancouver Island marmot is one of the rarest mammals on the planet. Our mission is to save the wild population from extinction. Your support makes it possible for us to save this species!
Gillian Calder (she/her) @gcalder.bsky.social Law prof at UVic; parent to extraordinary Inuk artist; climber; lover of the penguin; scholar of critical pedagogies
Office of the Auditor General of B.C. @oagbc.bsky.social The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. is an independent office of the legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government.
https://www.oag.bc.ca
Victoria Buzz @vicbuzz.bsky.social 
UVic BRAIN Lab @uvicbrainlab.bsky.social Welcome to the Behavioral Research on Aging and Illness in Neuropsychology (BRAIN) Lab at the University of Victoria! | Directed by Dr. Theone Paterson | Sharing research!
City of Parksville @parksville.ca We are an active community of families with young children, professionals, retirees, long-time residents, and new arrivals who have chosen to live in Parksville for the quality life, the region's natural environment and amenities. We love it here!
Municipality of North Cowichan @northcowichan.bsky.social North Cowichan is a community on south Vancouver Island, and is home to 32,000 people. Social media code of conduct: https://www.northcowichan.ca/privacy-statement
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Island Health @vanislandhealth.bsky.social Providing health and care services to people on Vancouver Island, surrounding islands and communities.
City of Victoria @victoria.ca The official account for the City of Victoria, British Columbia. Not monitored 24/7. Calls for service: 250-361-0400 (24/7) or 911 for emergencies.
University of Victoria @uvic.ca A top-ranked university on Canada’s west coast. We're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems.
📍 lək̓ʷəŋən Territory
Coho Books @cohobooks.bsky.social Campbell River’s independent bookstore established 2007.
JdF Emergency Program @jdfemerg.bsky.social Serving the communities of East Sooke, Otter Point, Shirley, Jordan River, Port Renfrew, Malahat and Willis Point. This account is not monitored 24/7
UBC Psychology @psych.ubc.ca UBC's Department of Psychology is a leader in research and scholarship— with diverse rankings placing us among the strongest departments in the world. psych.ubc.ca
Rochelle Baker @rochellebaker1.bsky.social Rochelle Baker
Freelance journalist / comms specialist
My turf: where the ocean meets trees. #climate #nature #politics #oceanscience #fisheries #socialjustice #ruralhinterland
Jeremy Valeriote @jervaler.bsky.social Spouse, father of twin daughters, skier, former environmental engineer, committed to improving the way we live on this earth. BC Green MLA for West Van-Sea to Sky.
Town of View Royal @townofviewroyal.bsky.social Official account of the Town of View Royal municipal office - proudly serving a community of more than 12,000 residents in Greater Victoria, British Columbia.
CHLY 101.7FM @chly.ca #Nonprofit #media in #Nanaimo. Affiliated with Vancouver Island University via students. Broadcasting from the traditional territory of the #Snuneymuxw.
Fund our Nonprofit Newsroom Project today for more local journalism! chly.ca/donate
Whisk Victoria @whiskvictoria.bsky.social A small, but mighty kitchen gadget store.
John Cassidy @earthquakeguy.bsky.social NRCan earthquake seismologist + University of Victoria Adjunct Professor. Works with engineers, emergency managers, and communities to help minimize the impact of #earthquakes. Also, posts on Nature and Gardening (Zone 9a). 🌱 🧪⚒️ 🏞 🇨🇦
My thoughts/posts.
BC Ombudsperson @bcombuds.bsky.social We impartially investigate to make sure BC provincial and local public sector organizations are treating people fairly.
https://bcombudsperson.ca/
District of Tofino @districtoftofino.bsky.social This page is not currently being updated.
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SeaChange Marine Conservation Society @seachangemarine.bsky.social 📍 BC Registered Charity
We strive to understand, measure, and mitigate the impacts of human activity and climate change on coastal ecosystems 🌊🔬🌱
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria @icavictoria.bsky.social ICA helps immigrants and refugees meet their goals in a new country.
Pacific Whale Watch Association @pacificwhalewatchassociation.com A community of ecotourism professionals with a shared commitment to education, conservation, and responsible wildlife viewing in Washington state and British Columbia. 🐋
Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the environment. Gratefully living on Quw'utsun Territory 🌲All views are my own.
Saanich Police Department @saanichpolice.bsky.social The Official Account of the Saanich Police Department | Saanich Police: proudly serving since 1906. | Account not monitored 24hr. | In emergencies dial 9-1-1 | SaanichPolice.ca
Russell Books @russellbooks.bsky.social Canada's largest independent used bookstore: 20,000 sq.ft filled floor to ceiling with everything from vintage to today's bestsellers.
https://linktr.ee/Russellbooksvictoria
www.russellbooks.com
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Laura Brougham @laurabrougham.bsky.social 
Métis Nation British Columbia @metisnationbc.bsky.social MNBC is the government of Métis in BC, representing approximately 32,000 registered Métis Citizens and over 113,000 self-identified Métis people.
www.mnbc.ca
Emcon Services Inc. - South Island Division @emconsouthvi.bsky.social Road and bridge maintenance contractor for South Vancouver Island & Southern Gulf Islands. Please report hazards toll free to our 24/7 hotline 1.866.353.3136
Rob Germain @robgermain.bsky.social CEO (Chief Employee-Owner) CHEK Media. @cheknews.ca
Mo Amir @vancolour.bsky.social 📺TV: “This is VANCOLOUR” on CHEK +
📻Radio: CBC’s On The Coast - "Soapbox Social"
The most bleeped political commentator in B.C.
https://chekplus.ca/m/xPrh1pKc/this-is-vancolour
Kendall Hanson @kendallhanson.bsky.social Vancouver Island Video-Journalist for @CHEKNews since 2002. Based in Nanaimo. Father of 2.
B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social Representing elected Green MLAs in British Columbia.
Rob Shaw @robshaw.bsky.social BC Politics + Coffee + Cats
TV: cheknews.bsky.social » Podcast/Show: Political Capital » Columns: Glacier Media and Northern Beat » Radio: CBC Radio West and CBC All Points West » Cats: bcpoliticat.bsky.social
All shows/columns at: www.robshawnews.com
Lana Popham @lanapopham.bsky.social BC MLA - Saanich South
Gord Johns @gordjohns.bsky.social NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni
Andrew Appleton @aaoakbay.bsky.social Outdoor Recreation guy. District of Oak Bay Councillor. GVPL Trustee.
“This is not a time to be dismayed. This is punk rock time, this is what Joe Strummer prepared you for. It is now time to go. You’re a good person. That means more now than ever”
NanaimoNewsNOW @nanaimonewsnow.bsky.social NanaimoNewsNOW is Nanaimo’s most comprehensive source for local, up to the minute news, sports, events, Real Estate and more. Our radio partners are: 106.9 The Wolf, 102.3 The Wave, 88.5 The Beach & 99.9 The Lounge.
Mackenzie Read @mackenzieread.bsky.social Multimedia Journalist at CHEK News- SAIT Alumni - Lover of Trash 📺 - Personal Account
Story idea? email me: mread@cheknews.ca
She/Her
Kathleen Burton @kathelburt.bsky.social LIKES: My kids, nature, red wine & calling Saanich (Vancouver Island) home.
DISLIKES: Paper Cuts!
OPINIONS EXPRESSED: My own & not my employers.
IslandCoastalTrust @islandcoastaltrust.bsky.social Empowering coastal communities to develop an inclusive economy. 💙
Come see what we do: https://islandcoastaltrust.ca/
Ocean Networks Canada @oceannetworks.ca Our Internet-connected cabled observatories bring real-time continuous ocean data to the surface for research & decision-making.
One of Canada's Major Research Facilities & a University of Victoria initiative.
oceannetworks.ca
Will Cole-Hamilton 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @willcolehamilton.bsky.social Chair, Comox Valley Regional District | Councillor, City of Courtenay | Chair, BC Caucus FCM | Chair, Climate Caucus
Father, Husband, Cyclist, Occasional Stand-Up Comic, Pragmatic Optimist
BC LIONS @bclions.com The OFFICIAL BC Lions Account. BC's Championship Team: six-time CFL Grey Cup champs! Most long-standing & successful pro sports team in British Columbia.
The Zone @ 91-3 @thezone.fm ❤️ More than a playlist.
📻 Victoria’s modern rock @ 91.3 FM
☎️ Call/Text: 250-475-0913
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webmeister Bud (DJ Geekout) @webmeisterbud.com He's a classically trained geek, photographer, voiceover-er, radioer, DJ, root beer connoisseur, and Papa. =)
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