Robyn Mawhinney
@discothistle.bsky.social
Rural community advocate; Regional Director; printmaker; gardener; lover of the wilds on Quadra Island in the Salish Sea. Ligwilda’xw Territory. settler; she/her
The strategic vote is Green
Team Victoria-Beacon Hill out door knocking with stellar candidate, Raj Sahota and leader, Emily Lowan! Want to help reach more people who are ready to believe in better? Join your local team: bcgreens.ca/volunteer
September 26, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The strategic vote is Green
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The RCMP's watchdog was set to release a report this week into police conduct at Fairy Creek and Wet'suwet'en.
Then David Eby's sudden snap election call prevented its release.
Then David Eby's sudden snap election call prevented its release.
BC snap election stalls report on police conduct at Fairy Creek and Wet'suwet'en
Thanks to BC's snap election, Canadians won't know for at least another month whether the RCMP division that policed Fairy Creek and Wet'suwet'en protests needs reform.
www.nationalobserver.com
September 25, 2026 at 1:33 PM
The RCMP's watchdog was set to release a report this week into police conduct at Fairy Creek and Wet'suwet'en.
Then David Eby's sudden snap election call prevented its release.
Then David Eby's sudden snap election call prevented its release.
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The US in Africa is the epitome of mob diplomacy
"Nice vaguely functioning healthcare system you got there. Hand us mining rights and private data or maybe it collapses"
Zimbabwe held firm, and now it loses all US health funding
allafrica.com/stories/2026...
"Nice vaguely functioning healthcare system you got there. Hand us mining rights and private data or maybe it collapses"
Zimbabwe held firm, and now it loses all US health funding
allafrica.com/stories/2026...
Zimbabwe: U.S. Announces End to All Health Funding in Zimbabwe
AMERICA will, at the end of this month, stop funding all health programmes in Zimbabwe it has been involved in for more than 20 years, Ambassador Pamela Tremont has revealed.
allafrica.com
September 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The US in Africa is the epitome of mob diplomacy
"Nice vaguely functioning healthcare system you got there. Hand us mining rights and private data or maybe it collapses"
Zimbabwe held firm, and now it loses all US health funding
allafrica.com/stories/2026...
"Nice vaguely functioning healthcare system you got there. Hand us mining rights and private data or maybe it collapses"
Zimbabwe held firm, and now it loses all US health funding
allafrica.com/stories/2026...
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Anyone know if 4 days is the shortest term for a political party leader in BC?
September 23, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Anyone know if 4 days is the shortest term for a political party leader in BC?
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How could a person ever disagree with the message #Macklemore is sharing of kindness, compassion & empathy for so many lost lives and the 20,000 plus children.
#FreePalestine #NoMoreGenocides
#FreePalestine #NoMoreGenocides
This video was filmed in Palestine.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
My heart struggles to comprehend such cruelty and the heartbreaking disregard for human life. No human being should have to endure this.
September 21, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Bottom-dragging trawling is finally getting the sunlight it deserves. Scraping/destroying the ocean floor, literal tonnes of ‘bycatch’ killed and discarded: bottom-trawl licenses need to be revoked!
The Government of Canada says the recovery of wild Pacific salmon stocks is a key priority, but both Indigenous and non-Indigenous harvesters call foul.
https://cheknews.ca/as-b-c-s-fishers-face-chinook-closures-trawlers-discard-the-prized-salmon-by-the-thousands-1348812/
https://cheknews.ca/as-b-c-s-fishers-face-chinook-closures-trawlers-discard-the-prized-salmon-by-the-thousands-1348812/
As B.C.’s fishers face Chinook closures, trawlers discard the prized salmon by the thousands
The Government of Canada says the recovery of wild Pacific salmon stocks is a key priority, but both Indigenous and non-Indigenous harvesters call foul.
cheknews.ca
September 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Bottom-dragging trawling is finally getting the sunlight it deserves. Scraping/destroying the ocean floor, literal tonnes of ‘bycatch’ killed and discarded: bottom-trawl licenses need to be revoked!
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A nice surprise and a good chuckle as the #BCGreens @bcgreens.bsky.social comms team used my #bluesky post quoting @emilylowan.bsky.social 's speech at @ubcm.bsky.social this week. Great speech and worth a listen.
#bcpoli #britishcolumbia #greenparty #UBCM
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
#bcpoli #britishcolumbia #greenparty #UBCM
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
September 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A nice surprise and a good chuckle as the #BCGreens @bcgreens.bsky.social comms team used my #bluesky post quoting @emilylowan.bsky.social 's speech at @ubcm.bsky.social this week. Great speech and worth a listen.
#bcpoli #britishcolumbia #greenparty #UBCM
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
#bcpoli #britishcolumbia #greenparty #UBCM
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
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We’ve launched a livepage to cover ~whatever is happening~ in B.C politics today www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bcpoli
Former B.C. Conservative holds news conference with centrist party leader after 3 more MLAs leave opposition | CBC
www.cbc.ca
September 18, 2026 at 8:23 PM
We’ve launched a livepage to cover ~whatever is happening~ in B.C politics today www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #bcpoli
I voted no. You can too
September 18, 2026 at 5:57 AM
I voted no. You can too
Yes, this.
And, the current public purse (dust bunnies) being burdened by unnecessary election costs.
And, contributing to a more cynical public 🤷♀️
#thanksbutnothanks
And, the current public purse (dust bunnies) being burdened by unnecessary election costs.
And, contributing to a more cynical public 🤷♀️
#thanksbutnothanks
#UBCM - UBCM president urges premier to hold off on provincial election call grandforksgazette.ca/2026/09/17/u...
UBCM president urges premier to hold off on provincial election call - Grand Forks Gazette
Premier David Eby said on Wednesday he is 'election ready'
grandforksgazette.ca
September 18, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Yes, this.
And, the current public purse (dust bunnies) being burdened by unnecessary election costs.
And, contributing to a more cynical public 🤷♀️
#thanksbutnothanks
And, the current public purse (dust bunnies) being burdened by unnecessary election costs.
And, contributing to a more cynical public 🤷♀️
#thanksbutnothanks
Hey Laura, asset management is important for several reasons, and it’s not free 😉
Unless you’re ‘industry’ abandoning oil wells: 200,000+ in Alberta, who’s taxpayers must fund the clean-up
🏴☠️🦨🛢️
Unless you’re ‘industry’ abandoning oil wells: 200,000+ in Alberta, who’s taxpayers must fund the clean-up
🏴☠️🦨🛢️
September 18, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Hey Laura, asset management is important for several reasons, and it’s not free 😉
Unless you’re ‘industry’ abandoning oil wells: 200,000+ in Alberta, who’s taxpayers must fund the clean-up
🏴☠️🦨🛢️
Unless you’re ‘industry’ abandoning oil wells: 200,000+ in Alberta, who’s taxpayers must fund the clean-up
🏴☠️🦨🛢️
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Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
September 17, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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#UBCM - Municipalities urge B.C. to restore Community Housing Fund, realign housing targets (BC) www.castanet.net/news/BC/6315...
Municipalities urge B.C. to restore Community Housing Fund, realign housing targets
Municipalities across B.C. are urging the province to restore funding for stalled affordable housing projects and realign its provincial housing targets with the funding available to local…
www.castanet.net
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
#UBCM - Municipalities urge B.C. to restore Community Housing Fund, realign housing targets (BC) www.castanet.net/news/BC/6315...
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Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
September 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
Premier Eby has hired a campaign manager amid rumours of a snap election. Eby denies plans for a snap election BUT Elections BC had a meeting with assigned & prospective election officers yesterday about the possibility & started calling potential voting locations to ask about space/training.
The percentage of women on Electoral Area Director ballots holding steady at 36%
For the first time in several municipal election cycles, the percentage of women on ballots across British Columbia will be lower than four years earlier.
While more women are running compared to 2022, the percentage has decreased, with women now only representing 25% of mayoral candidates.
While more women are running compared to 2022, the percentage has decreased, with women now only representing 25% of mayoral candidates.
September 16, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The percentage of women on Electoral Area Director ballots holding steady at 36%
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Not enough candidates have put their names forward to be councillors in two Vancouver Island villages for the upcoming election, meaning the nomination periods will be…
2 Vancouver Island villages have election nomination periods extended due to lack of candidates
Not enough candidates have put their names forward to be councillors in two Vancouver Island villages for the upcoming election, meaning the nomination periods will be extended.
cheknews.ca
September 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Not enough candidates have put their names forward to be councillors in two Vancouver Island villages for the upcoming election, meaning the nomination periods will be…
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Stephen Johnston wins West Kelowna mayor’s race by acclamation #WestKelowna
Stephen Johnston wins West Kelowna mayor’s race by acclamation - West Kelowna News
Stephen Johnston is the new mayor of West Kelowna.
www.castanet.net
September 12, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Stephen Johnston wins West Kelowna mayor’s race by acclamation #WestKelowna
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It's been another tough year for gray whales — as of mid-August 187 have washed up along the west coast of North America, many of them showing signs of starvation. I wrote up a summary of what's been happening over the last few years for @sciam.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/gray...
Gray whales are washing up dead on the West Coast. The reason is alarming
Up and down the Pacific coast, dead gray whales are mysteriously washing ashore—and scientists think they know why
www.scientificamerican.com
September 12, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Thanks to @indiginews.bsky.social for reprinting my @thetyee.ca story about Chinook salmon struggling to survive extreme drought in the Shushwap region, and the work needed to avoid crises like these.
Chinook are going blind on the Salmon River amid worsening drought conditions
The waterway, which winds from the Thompson Plateau to Shuswap Lake, is shrinking and warming — experts say 'B.C.' must do more to manage water scarcity
indiginews.com
September 12, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Thanks to @indiginews.bsky.social for reprinting my @thetyee.ca story about Chinook salmon struggling to survive extreme drought in the Shushwap region, and the work needed to avoid crises like these.
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So nice to see the BC government picking "confidentiality" for oil and gas companies over transparency on how much those companies pay to profit off our natural resources 🫠
"The NDP government changed the law so that company-specific royalty payments would be shielded from public view" #bcpoli
"The NDP government changed the law so that company-specific royalty payments would be shielded from public view" #bcpoli
BC Changed a Law to Keep Gas Royalties Secret | The Tyee
‘Improved confidentiality’ for oil companies leaves the public without previously available payment data.
thetyee.ca
September 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
So nice to see the BC government picking "confidentiality" for oil and gas companies over transparency on how much those companies pay to profit off our natural resources 🫠
"The NDP government changed the law so that company-specific royalty payments would be shielded from public view" #bcpoli
"The NDP government changed the law so that company-specific royalty payments would be shielded from public view" #bcpoli
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“If”
Undermining the rule of law and a relatively free market will have long-term ramifications. | Andrew C. McCarthy
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/09/taking-venezuelas-oil-if-america-becomes-a-rogue-the-future-is-dark/
https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/09/taking-venezuelas-oil-if-america-becomes-a-rogue-the-future-is-dark/
Taking Venezuela’s Oil: If America Becomes a Rogue, the Future Is Dark | National Review
Undermining the rule of law and a relatively free market will have long-term ramifications.
www.nationalreview.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:39 AM
“If”
Rich in relish 😍
Late night canning accomplishment… the culmination of a two day process (veg has to rest, salted, for a day). 20 pints & half-pints of spicy zucchini relish. Made with 100% home grown veggies #growyourown
Late night canning accomplishment… the culmination of a two day process (veg has to rest, salted, for a day). 20 pints & half-pints of spicy zucchini relish. Made with 100% home grown veggies #growyourown
September 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Rich in relish 😍
Late night canning accomplishment… the culmination of a two day process (veg has to rest, salted, for a day). 20 pints & half-pints of spicy zucchini relish. Made with 100% home grown veggies #growyourown
Late night canning accomplishment… the culmination of a two day process (veg has to rest, salted, for a day). 20 pints & half-pints of spicy zucchini relish. Made with 100% home grown veggies #growyourown
Hydronym, popularized by Carney re: Lake Ontario
These are your words of the week
hydronym
ferret
pulque
Afrofuturism
finify
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
hydronym
ferret
pulque
Afrofuturism
finify
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
Dictionary lookups from literature, hydrology, and potent potables
www.merriam-webster.com
September 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Hydronym, popularized by Carney re: Lake Ontario
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Nomination papers submitted! It’s been almost four years as Director: countless meetings & reports read, alongside advocacy for community priorities. I’m excited to continue the work of serving and speaking up for residents of Area C.
Local government election day is October 17 #votingiscool
Local government election day is October 17 #votingiscool
September 2, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Nomination papers submitted! It’s been almost four years as Director: countless meetings & reports read, alongside advocacy for community priorities. I’m excited to continue the work of serving and speaking up for residents of Area C.
Local government election day is October 17 #votingiscool
Local government election day is October 17 #votingiscool