Anne
@anne.onbowen.ca
Retired, CBC Listener, Island Dweller. Fortunate to live close to the ocean and forest, with access to the city. Interested in people’s stories, following politics. Trying to reduce my footprint on the earth.
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BTW DoubleTree Hotel [once the Coach House Inn] a friend walking through,catching up on memories about 4+ weeks ago,as he passed into the lobby the auto doors opened, he looked&there was a bear looking in.Bear walked away,friend told mngr he might check 4 unwanted guests! 2many auto doors in places.
September 28, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BTW DoubleTree Hotel [once the Coach House Inn] a friend walking through,catching up on memories about 4+ weeks ago,as he passed into the lobby the auto doors opened, he looked&there was a bear looking in.Bear walked away,friend told mngr he might check 4 unwanted guests! 2many auto doors in places.
I had the whole beach to myself today and the water was not too cold for a short swim.
September 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
I had the whole beach to myself today and the water was not too cold for a short swim.
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It’s a bit of an open secret that a group of us is working on forming an Atmosphere Community Co-op (which we’ll share more about publicly soon!)
@roguewave.design created an open collection on @semble.so called Co-operatives.
Please do share resources there.
@roguewave.design created an open collection on @semble.so called Co-operatives.
Please do share resources there.
Co-operatives (by Rogue Wave Design) — Semble
Explorations of equitable and realistic community funding models
semble.so
August 28, 2026 at 5:52 PM
It’s a bit of an open secret that a group of us is working on forming an Atmosphere Community Co-op (which we’ll share more about publicly soon!)
@roguewave.design created an open collection on @semble.so called Co-operatives.
Please do share resources there.
@roguewave.design created an open collection on @semble.so called Co-operatives.
Please do share resources there.
E-Scooters are fun, but this test makes me think about safety.
www.consumerreports.org/cars/electri...
www.consumerreports.org/cars/electri...
We Tested 13 Electric Scooters. We Don’t Recommend Any. - Consumer Reports
CR doesn't recommend e-scooters because of their high speeds and rising injury rates. Two of CR's testers sustained injuries while evaluating e-scooters, too.
www.consumerreports.org
August 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
E-Scooters are fun, but this test makes me think about safety.
www.consumerreports.org/cars/electri...
www.consumerreports.org/cars/electri...
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Roundabout, our local community app, is going to power chicago.org, allowing millions of Chicagoans to connect and share with each other.
Here’s more about what we’re up to, including what sets this apart from messy, noisy, profit-driven social media apps:
newpublic.org/chicago
Here’s more about what we’re up to, including what sets this apart from messy, noisy, profit-driven social media apps:
newpublic.org/chicago
Chicago Public Media and Roundabout partner on chicago.com
One of the country's largest public media organizations is teaming up with a nonprofit digital platform to host online communities in Chicago.
newpublic.org
August 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Roundabout, our local community app, is going to power chicago.org, allowing millions of Chicagoans to connect and share with each other.
Here’s more about what we’re up to, including what sets this apart from messy, noisy, profit-driven social media apps:
newpublic.org/chicago
Here’s more about what we’re up to, including what sets this apart from messy, noisy, profit-driven social media apps:
newpublic.org/chicago
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Hi Bluesky! We’re the team making Roundabout, an app built to help people live a flourishing life in their local town or neighborhood.
Find resources, connect with neighbors, celebrate your community.
Find resources, connect with neighbors, celebrate your community.
August 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Hi Bluesky! We’re the team making Roundabout, an app built to help people live a flourishing life in their local town or neighborhood.
Find resources, connect with neighbors, celebrate your community.
Find resources, connect with neighbors, celebrate your community.
Morning sun and blue skies. A lively spot to wait for the ferry.
August 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Morning sun and blue skies. A lively spot to wait for the ferry.
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Imagine a comment space where both a 10 year old and an investigative reporter can thrive 🤝
See PSI’s toolkit in action in our latest newsletter, from New_ Public’s Expert-in-Residence @cjtait.bsky.social.
newpublic.substack.com/p/how-public...
See PSI’s toolkit in action in our latest newsletter, from New_ Public’s Expert-in-Residence @cjtait.bsky.social.
newpublic.substack.com/p/how-public...
August 3, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Imagine a comment space where both a 10 year old and an investigative reporter can thrive 🤝
See PSI’s toolkit in action in our latest newsletter, from New_ Public’s Expert-in-Residence @cjtait.bsky.social.
newpublic.substack.com/p/how-public...
See PSI’s toolkit in action in our latest newsletter, from New_ Public’s Expert-in-Residence @cjtait.bsky.social.
newpublic.substack.com/p/how-public...
Finally, I am back to swimming again. It was glorious today.
July 25, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Finally, I am back to swimming again. It was glorious today.
Perfect sunny summer day with fresh air after the rain and a light breeze. Happy to be here and feeling sorry for those who suffer extreme heat now.
June 27, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Perfect sunny summer day with fresh air after the rain and a light breeze. Happy to be here and feeling sorry for those who suffer extreme heat now.
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The fabulous fan art dedicated to our neighborhood famous black cat, Nigel.
June 23, 2026 at 2:26 AM
The fabulous fan art dedicated to our neighborhood famous black cat, Nigel.
Finally, beach siesta and a swim at my old swimming spot.
June 22, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Finally, beach siesta and a swim at my old swimming spot.
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Whelp. After rushing through voting on all amendments last night / this morning #BillC22 is passed www.parl.ca/DocumentView...
What this means: in late September, it goes to the senate…who may do amendments but almost always give in if the House pushes.
🚨🚨🚨No more @signal.org in Canada by fall 🚨🚨🚨
What this means: in late September, it goes to the senate…who may do amendments but almost always give in if the House pushes.
🚨🚨🚨No more @signal.org in Canada by fall 🚨🚨🚨
Government Bill (House of Commons) C-22 (45-1) - Third Reading - Lawful Access Act, 2026 - Parliament of Canada
Government Bill (House of Commons) C-22 (45-1) - Third Reading - Lawful Access Act, 2026 - Parliament of Canada
www.parl.ca
June 18, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Whelp. After rushing through voting on all amendments last night / this morning #BillC22 is passed www.parl.ca/DocumentView...
What this means: in late September, it goes to the senate…who may do amendments but almost always give in if the House pushes.
🚨🚨🚨No more @signal.org in Canada by fall 🚨🚨🚨
What this means: in late September, it goes to the senate…who may do amendments but almost always give in if the House pushes.
🚨🚨🚨No more @signal.org in Canada by fall 🚨🚨🚨
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Bear spotted on Bowen Island
Bear spotted on Bowen Island
The bear was first sighted the morning of Tuesday, June 2
dlvr.it
June 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Bear spotted on Bowen Island
My summer has started! I went for my first swim in unbelievably warm water.
June 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
My summer has started! I went for my first swim in unbelievably warm water.
This year’s first blossom of the rose bush I grew from a twig. It has a wonderful discreet scent.
May 22, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This year’s first blossom of the rose bush I grew from a twig. It has a wonderful discreet scent.
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Bill C-22 is a Canadian government bill around "lawful access" to data, which is a bit of a privacy disaster that has @signal.org saying they would pull out of Canada if implemented as is.
I started an open @semble.so collection if you want to add your own links
I started an open @semble.so collection if you want to add your own links
Bill C22 (by Boris) — Semble
Canadian bill potentially requiring logging of metadata or backdoor encryption
semble.so
May 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Bill C-22 is a Canadian government bill around "lawful access" to data, which is a bit of a privacy disaster that has @signal.org saying they would pull out of Canada if implemented as is.
I started an open @semble.so collection if you want to add your own links
I started an open @semble.so collection if you want to add your own links
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BREAKING: Signal, the #1 privacy protecting messaging app, is saying they will pull out of 🇨🇦 ENTIRELY if they're scoped into #BillC22 without large changes.
This should be our final alarm bell:.We can have privacy or we can have C22, not both! #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
This should be our final alarm bell:.We can have privacy or we can have C22, not both! #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Signal warns it would pull out of Canada if made to comply with lawful access bill
Secure messaging service says it will not weaken its encryption, privacy safeguards for government
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 14, 2026 at 12:54 AM
BREAKING: Signal, the #1 privacy protecting messaging app, is saying they will pull out of 🇨🇦 ENTIRELY if they're scoped into #BillC22 without large changes.
This should be our final alarm bell:.We can have privacy or we can have C22, not both! #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
This should be our final alarm bell:.We can have privacy or we can have C22, not both! #cdnpoli
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Another shore walk treasure, this appears to be a fossil imprint of a trilobite or fish.
May 10, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Another shore walk treasure, this appears to be a fossil imprint of a trilobite or fish.
On my low tide shore walk I encountered this geese family with 17 goslings that used the weir to rest and find some food.
May 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
On my low tide shore walk I encountered this geese family with 17 goslings that used the weir to rest and find some food.
I did my first short paddle in the Bay this year. Found my old kayak among the dinghies stacked at the edge of the beach and even found the paddle. It was soooo nice!!
April 29, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I did my first short paddle in the Bay this year. Found my old kayak among the dinghies stacked at the edge of the beach and even found the paddle. It was soooo nice!!
Space to have our coffee and sit at TYFC as it‘s an ordinary weekend and not too warm.
April 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Space to have our coffee and sit at TYFC as it‘s an ordinary weekend and not too warm.
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Grateful for this peaceful and tranquil place. My heart goes out to those who face turmoil with no refuge.
April 8, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Grateful for this peaceful and tranquil place. My heart goes out to those who face turmoil with no refuge.
Watching tourists flock to our island today, visiting the park and lakes and the seashore and keeping our restaurants busy. Kingfishers are noisily dive bombing.The sunshine makes everyone smile. My first time this spring that the sun is high enough to have my afternoon coffee on the front porch. ☀️
April 4, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Watching tourists flock to our island today, visiting the park and lakes and the seashore and keeping our restaurants busy. Kingfishers are noisily dive bombing.The sunshine makes everyone smile. My first time this spring that the sun is high enough to have my afternoon coffee on the front porch. ☀️