Julia Lurie @julialurie.bsky.social Senior Reporter at MotherJones, 2022 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. Get in touch: jlurie@cir.org | Proton: julialurie@proton.me | Signal: julialurie.81 | julialurie.com
Tom Rokeby @trokeby.bsky.social Father, husband, settler on Snuneymuxw territory. SD68 Trustee, Artistic Director of Reconciliation Theatre Society. Graduate of UVIC BA, BFA, MPA
Cari McIntyre @getcaridaway.bsky.social Neurospicy disaster nerd powered by curiosity failing at social media. Emergency manager/planner promoting person-centred, trust-based collaboration & reciprocity in action. Grateful guest in K’ómoks Territories. #ComoxValley #DRR
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FolkloreThursday @folklorethursday.bsky.social #FolkloreThursday is a hashtag day for sharing folklore facts, and a website filled with articles! Founded by @deedeechainey.bsky.social & @willowwinsham.bsky.social. 
Shanon Sinn @shanonsinn.bsky.social Author and comic illustrator. Folklore journalism. Publisher of Black Cat Books. 
Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social UBCM is the voice of local government in British Columbia. 
Lauren Kaljur (she/her) @laurenkaljur.bsky.social Estonian settler raised on K'ómoks lands | managing editor of Discourse Community Publishing outlets. laurenkaljur at gmail dot com
Christine Boyle @christineboyle.bsky.social BC Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs. BC NDP MLA for Vancouver-Little Mountain. Community builder.
@unitedwaybc.bsky.social @unitedwaybc.bsky.social 
The Wren News @thewrennews.ca Bringing in-depth, community-driven journalism to Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) and Secwepemcúl’ecw since 2022.
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PFLAG National @pflag.org Founded in 1973, we are an organization of hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people, parents, families, and allies—and hundreds of chapters—leading with love to support families, educate allies, and advocate for just legislation and policies. pflag.org
Craig Rutherford @nrccoachcraig.bsky.social Terrible cyclist, slightly better educator?
#Canucks
Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social A nerd at large. Writer. Musician.
Sometimes funny. 🏳️🌈
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Julie Chadwick @juliechadwick.bsky.social Journalist, author, Carleton University student
Matthew Green @matthewgreen.bsky.social Member of Parliament proudly representing Hamilton Centre fighting for climate & social justice, the working class, dignified housing for all, healthcare, and a more democratic economy for everyday Canadians.
https://www.matthewgreen.ca/
NDP @ndp.ca Canada's New Democratic Party, led by @avilewis.ca
Fighting for the many, not the money.
SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social Vancouver city councillor
@rabble.ca @rabble.ca 
@djmelbatoast.bsky.social @djmelbatoast.bsky.social 
Orange Bench Radio @orangebenchradio.bsky.social https://www.chly.ca/orange-bench-radio
dell cameron @dell.bsky.social Sr. writer @wired.com:
Surveillance & coptech
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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
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.
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
Myra Thomson @myrathomson.bsky.social Nanaimo BC, downtown. Partner of Frank, Mum of Meghan, Gramma of Rhiannon. I love a good in-person conversation. And I like to share Art (mostly by women) posts. @NoplacetogoNAN🌻 💃🏼
The Marine Detective @themarinedetective.bsky.social Join me in the cold, dark, rich NE Pacific Ocean to discover the great beauty, mystery & fragility. www.TheMarineDetective.com
Kendall Hanson @kendallhanson.bsky.social Vancouver Island Video-Journalist for @CHEKNews since 2002. Based in Nanaimo. Father of 2.
@juliankolsut.bsky.social @juliankolsut.bsky.social Award-winning producer | Multimedia journalist | Formerly CHEK News | Stories in GMA
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April Lawrence @aprilchek.bsky.social Executive Producer at CHEK News, Victoria, BC
Mackenzie Read @mackenzieread.bsky.social Multimedia Journalist at CHEK News- SAIT Alumni - Lover of Trash 📺 - Personal Account
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She/Her
Stacy Ross @stacy-ross.bsky.social CHEK News Anchor. Proud Vancouver Islander/Metchosinite and mom. Animal-lover. Sports fan. Wine drinker. Food fan. 
Nanaimo International Film Screening Society @nifss.bsky.social A growing community of film lovers gathering at the big screen!!
nifss.ca
We are grateful for the privilege to live and celebrate Film on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
Katherine Long @klong.bsky.social Investigations reporter at the Wall Street Journal, via Business Insider and The Seattle Times. katherine.long@wsj.com. Send tips on Signal: longka.38
BC Wildfire Weekly - Wildfires + More @bcwildfirewkly.bsky.social Posts about 🇨🇦/🇺🇸wildfires, disaster relief, public safety, & more. #BCWildfire when active. Not a government agency. Follows, mentions & reposts do not necessarily equal endorsement. Header 📸: Shawn Cahill
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Victoria Fenner @victoriaf2692.bsky.social 
Moms Stop The Harm @momsstoptheharm.bsky.social Moms Stop the Harm (MSTH) is a network of Canadian families impacted by substance-use-related harms and deaths.
We advocate for the change of failed drug policies, provide peer support to families who have lost a loved one or use or have used substances.
@thechiprace.bsky.social @thechiprace.bsky.social The 2-time GPI Global Poker Award winning podcast, hosted by @dklappin.bsky.social and @daraokearney.bsky.social with newsman @barrycarter.bsky.social.
David K Lappin @dklappin.bsky.social ♠️ Pro Poker Player ♣️ Unibet Poker Ambassador 🎙️ Host of @TheChipRace.bsky.social 🖊️ Writer 🎤 Commentator
@mjmcgeragle.bsky.social @mjmcgeragle.bsky.social 
Angela Waldick @starwarsmom501.bsky.social Legally Blind 🇨🇦 Photographer 📸 Vancouver Island Based
Do what you love inspire others to find and follow their dreams
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art @billreidgallery.ca The only public gallery in Canada dedicated to the inspiring work of Bill Reid and the contemporary Indigenous art of the Northwest Coast.
www.billreidgallery.ca
📍 639 Hornby St. Vancouver, BC.
NANAIMO ARCHIVES @nanaimoarchives.bsky.social We are honored to live on Snuneymuxw territory where we make Nanaimo's historical records available to everyone.
www.nanaimoarchives.ca
Vancouver Island Regional Library @vilibrary.bsky.social 📚Serving Vancouver Island-Bella Coola-Haida Gwaii. Here to answer your questions M-F, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. FB:http://facebook.com/MyVIRL/ IG:
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Qwustenuxun @qwustenuxun.bsky.social Proud Father, Husband, and Grandson, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Champion, Award Winning Writer, Accomplished Indigenous Chef, Indigenous Foods and Culture Educator, Indigenous Consultant, TEDX Presenter, Hul’q’umi’num Language Speaker.
Susanna Kaljur @sulev.bsky.social Seasoned developer of foreseeable futures. West coast gumbooter and general nuisance. 🎉🏳️🇨🇦🇪🇪🏳️🌈🌲🍄🌻♻️
karen.sargent.art🇨🇦 @karensargentart.bsky.social Artist 
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
🌐 northcowichan.ca
Sun Peaks Independent News @sunpeaksnews.com Sun Peaks' only local news source, 20 years strong. Digital and print stories feature what’s most important to you: the people, local events and issues.
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Part of the Discourse Community Publishing network
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Vancouver Island Local History Society @vilocalhistory.bsky.social We support history work that is inclusive, diverse, and representative of communities in the past and present 🌲 VILocalHistory.ca
🛤️ Travelling exhibit on now: TheGreatLandGrab.ca
Nardwuar the Human Serviette @nardwuarserviette.bsky.social Thee Official Nardwuar BlueSky !
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CHEK News @cheknews.ca Independent & Employee-Owned News for Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Email: tips@cheknews.ca
Trish @traffictrish.bsky.social I report traffic and post aerial photos around #Vancouver 🚁
The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social The qathet region's go-to source for community news, stories & events.
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Coast Reporter @coastreporter.bsky.social The voice of the Sunshine Coast.
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Fiddelium @fiddelium.bsky.social Award-winning Nanaimo folk ensemble. We love this town!
Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing @cisp-icps.bsky.social Le pôle canadien de la prescription sociale. Canada's hub for social prescribing.
🌐 socialprescribing.ca
Scott M. @hiker-scott.bsky.social BC Emergency / Disaster Preparedness
BC Search And Rescue Webinar Host
Local SAR Resource Member
Telecom & IT for $$
I ⛺ over 100 nights/year
Not an official source… may have insight nonetheless.
AKA @hiker_scott 🐦
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada
Crown Attorney 🇨🇦 @crown-attorney.bsky.social crown attorney tweeting significant decisions of federal and provincial courts and tribunals
The Federation @fcssbc.bsky.social The Federation of Community Social Services of BC connects and works with over 165 organizations that form the backbone of a healthy, just and caring B.C. We strengthen the sector through advocacy, training and community rooted in equity and impact.
Frank Murphy 🇺🇦 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 @thesidewalkballet.bsky.social ⚪The economy of cities⚪Short block grid⚪3mph urban design
https://frankkevinmurphy.blogspot.com
"Lively diverse intense cities contain seeds of their own regeneration with energy enough to carry over for problems and needs outside themselves” Jane Jacobs
@arbie-chly.bsky.social @arbie-chly.bsky.social 
RCYBC @rcybc.bsky.social Official Bluesky account of the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth in British Columbia.
Jim Bronskill @jimbronskill.bsky.social Canadian Press reporter: National security, intelligence, info, privacy, federal courts. jim.bronskill(at)thecanadianpress.com
Brandi @brandischier.bsky.social Publisher & CEO of Discourse Community Publishing
The Discourse Cowichan, Nanaimo & Comox
The Wren Kamloops
The Revelstoke Mountaineer
Sun Peaks Independent News
@nicoleongabe.bsky.social @nicoleongabe.bsky.social 
West Coast LEAF @westcoastleaf.bsky.social We're a not-for-profit in BC striving to end gender discrimination through equality rights litigation, law reform, and public legal education. Check out our work: www.westcoastleaf.org
Cherise Seucharan @cheriseseucharan.bsky.social Investigative Journalist ~ Podcasts on stuff about gov't + institutions that would probably make you mad ~ Deputy Editor, TorontoToday.ca
Sour Gringa @bournebubbly.bsky.social AKA: Alana. Resident of Vanhattan. Work in Mental Health for a local nonprofit. Coffee fiend. Mi corazón esta en Mexico. Work in progress.
Angela Amato, she/her @angela-amato.bsky.social Digital News Producer, CTV Edmonton
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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social The CAJ is the voice of Canadian journalists, committed to the public's right to know. Become a member: http://bit.ly/3GqvXNR
L'ACJ est la voix des journalistes canadiens, engagé au droit de savoir du public. Devenez membre : http://bit.ly/3GqvXNR
Jesse Birch @jesseebirch.bsky.social He/him
Dad, partner, curator, potter, skateboarder
Snuneymuxw territory
Also lived in Vancouver, Kyoto, Incheon, and Amsterdam
Nanaimo Art Gallery @nanaimoartgallery.bsky.social We engage and inspire community through art.
linktr.ee/nanaimoartgallery
Vancouver Island University's Harm Reduction Alliance @viuhra.bsky.social Promoting a harm reduction approach on campus and in our community
Vancouver Island University @viuniversity.bsky.social We are #VIU! A better world starts here. 
Lisa Marie Barron for Nanaimo-Ladysmith @lisamariebarron.bsky.social NDP Federal Candidate for Nanaimo Ladysmith 🇨🇦. Served as MP 2021-2025.
Nanaimo Local @nanaimolocal.bsky.social Amplifying, mapping & connecting the cool sh*t going on in #Nanaimo! The people, places & events from Yellow Point - Deep Bay. #Snuneymuxw #AssetBasedCommunityDevelopment
Anne Shibata Casselman @annecasselman.bsky.social Vancouver-based journalist: Public interest, climate, and science.
www.annecasselman.com
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
Tyler Borchers @tylerborchers.com SVP, Strategy & Operations. Building products, growing audiences and driving revenue. Previously TIME and VICE News. Posting about media, technology and AI.
Website: https://tylerborchers.com/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tylerborchers/
lukelukeluke @lukelukeluke.bsky.social I’m not here to post my THOUGHTS. I’m not here to share IDEAS. I’m here to post PICTURES OF MUSHROOMS and BE AN IDIOT
Get your mushie-mail! > cheerful letters filled with mushroom-themed stickers, news, and more! Patreon.com/luke_venechuk
Tyler Hay @tyler-hay.bsky.social Senior Reporter
Vista Radio, Nanaimo
sarah @sarahshoshana.bsky.social phd, union rep, long-suffering canucks fan. torontonian on the west coast.
The Nanaimo Beacon @handle.invalid https://nanaimobeacon.com/
The Mid-Island's Most Reliable Source of News
Editor: Nathan Poe
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#nanaimo #bcpoli #victoria
(It’s satire, Janice.)
John @mayortoronto.bsky.social Out and about Canadian in all 4 seasons.
Neil Surkan @neilsurkan.bsky.social Latest: Empties (McGill-Queen's UP)
Die Workbook | Ruin | Unbecoming | Their Queer Tenderness | On High | Super, Natural
Poet Laureate of Nanaimo :)
neilsurkan.com
Bill Manners @billmanners.bsky.social Community Activist
SophPhotos @sophiabanks.bsky.social Frontline community health worker. Harm reduction worker.
ROAR - Reaching Out Assisting Refugees @roarrefugees.bsky.social Based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, we are a registered Canadian charity and a community of volunteers bringing persecuted LGBTQI+ people to safety on Vancouver Island.
Reweth 🏳️⚧️🇨🇦🐦⬛ @birb.mom 🇨🇦 🏳️⚧️ 50y/o furry (She/Her). Diver. Marine bio. data scientist. Musician. Ecosocialist. Pansexual. Birdmom (Canada Jay) or deer. Newfoundlander in Snuneymuxw
💍 @riimri.bsky.social
Budding 3D texture artist.
"Never mistake our kindness for weakness" 🔞
CUPE SCFP @cupescfp.bsky.social CUPE is Canada’s largest union, with over 800,000 members. Le SCFP est le plus grand syndicat canadien avec plus de 800 000 membres.
Global Reporting Centre @globalreportingcentre.org The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at @ubcjournalism.bsky.social. We are leaders in doing global journalism differently. globalreportingcentre.org
B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social Representing elected Green MLAs in British Columbia.
zupa grochowa @grochowa.bsky.social excited for the tour
David Tindall @dbtindall.bsky.social UBC sociology professor. Environment, social networks, social movements. Tweets on environment, climate change, social and political issues, & some satire.
@loriesteer @loriesteer.bsky.social VP, Urban Health and Homelessness Services, TNG Community Services | Community health services | Peer programs | Leadership | Harm reduction and drug policy
Charles Latimer @ch4rlie.bsky.social Head of Strategic Integration @greenpeaceca.bsky.social (Greenpeace Canada)
Born in California raised in Quebec, made home somewhere in between (qathet). Serious about climate change, human rights and maple syrup.
I unfollow anyone sharing A.I. images