Amy Scanlon Boughner (she/her)
@amyboughner.bsky.social
Lover of words, fan of schnauzers, mom to an amazing kid, taking a lot of pictures of birds recently. Canadian with a penchant for UK panel shows.
I write and edit: https://www.amyboughner.ca/
I write and edit: https://www.amyboughner.ca/
And today, at the school assembly, my kid sang the national anthem and placed a wreath
My Granny was born in 1899. She grew up not far from where I now live, and my kid is going to the same high school that she did, same building. She was 19 when the war ended, and she told my dad once that between the flu pandemic and the war, more than half of her class had died before graduation.
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
And today, at the school assembly, my kid sang the national anthem and placed a wreath
My Granny was born in 1899. She grew up not far from where I now live, and my kid is going to the same high school that she did, same building. She was 19 when the war ended, and she told my dad once that between the flu pandemic and the war, more than half of her class had died before graduation.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My Granny was born in 1899. She grew up not far from where I now live, and my kid is going to the same high school that she did, same building. She was 19 when the war ended, and she told my dad once that between the flu pandemic and the war, more than half of her class had died before graduation.
I legit made soup after work and had it for dinner, and it's great
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I legit made soup after work and had it for dinner, and it's great
Not having access to money is going to make people think about their money more
There’s growing concern among grocery stores, restaurants and food producers, as some economists say the lapse SNAP payments is likely to cause lower-income households to scrutinize their spending more.
With SNAP on Hold, Low-Income Shoppers Cut Back and Businesses Worry
A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Not having access to money is going to make people think about their money more
Yeah, just drum up some new air traffic controllers – easy enough job to do
‘REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY’: Trump threatens to replace absent air traffic controllers with ‘true Patriots’
‘REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY’: Trump threatens to replace absent air traffic controllers with ‘true Patriots’
But he promises $10,000 bonuses to controllers who have shown up without fail during the more-than-monthlong shutdown.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Yeah, just drum up some new air traffic controllers – easy enough job to do
Suck it, Kim Davis
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Suck it, Kim Davis
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Every time the PM references the St. Lawrence Seaway I hear @joeboughner.bsky.social whispering "Louis St. Laurent" in my ear
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Every time the PM references the St. Lawrence Seaway I hear @joeboughner.bsky.social whispering "Louis St. Laurent" in my ear
Did anyone clock what the PM just said about program spending?
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Did anyone clock what the PM just said about program spending?
I am fascinated at the decision of the CPC to send out a leader that voters rejected to speak on the budget – I don't want to hear from Scheer, does anyone?
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
I am fascinated at the decision of the CPC to send out a leader that voters rejected to speak on the budget – I don't want to hear from Scheer, does anyone?
I really want to dissect this statement
“The history of technology is that it always creates jobs,” says Liberal MP Evan Solomon of AI apprehension on 640 Toronto.
Brother, I know you’re not a journalist anymore, but damn.
Brother, I know you’re not a journalist anymore, but damn.
November 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I really want to dissect this statement
I feel seen www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/95ddecb...
Add exclamation points to the female mental load!!!
A new study finds women use exclamation points more often in e-mails, text messages and group chats
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I feel seen www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/95ddecb...
This is my confusion – it's a travel day, who is going to be there?
It’s very, very unusual that they would hold any vote on a Friday, let alone a vote they have deemed to be a confidence vote.
The Liberal government faces 2 confidence votes in the next 27 hours — tied to Conservative and Bloc Québécois amendments to the federal budget.
Today's vote: 5:45 p.m.
Tomorrow's vote: 1:45 p.m.
Today's vote: 5:45 p.m.
Tomorrow's vote: 1:45 p.m.
November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This is my confusion – it's a travel day, who is going to be there?
I really don't understand how they can just not swear in a duly elected legislator
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I really don't understand how they can just not swear in a duly elected legislator
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The union is calling on people to boycott btw!!
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The union is calling on people to boycott btw!!
The Seattle Torrent?
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Seattle Torrent?
Working as a media monitor, I have spend many a morning with Heather Hiscox, it's been a lovely time.
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Working as a media monitor, I have spend many a morning with Heather Hiscox, it's been a lovely time.
You want to talk about generational investments, Canada - we could do this, we certainly have the space for it
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
You want to talk about generational investments, Canada - we could do this, we certainly have the space for it
The CBC got a statement from Jeneroux saying this is false
Dimitri Soudas, former Harper comms guy, told RadCan this morning that he's hearing Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux will cross the floor to the Liberals today.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
If this happens, the Liberals are one seat short of a majority. You know what that means.
That's right.
Elizabeth May is Kingmaker.
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The CBC got a statement from Jeneroux saying this is false
Who is the MP wearing the three piece suit with a cravat?
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Who is the MP wearing the three piece suit with a cravat?
CBC is interviewing a woman who says "millennials need to be in government."
So I did a google, and it would appear up to 1/3 of current MPs are under 44 years old (which is me, I am an elder millennial).
As of 2023, the average age of the public service was 43.3, according to Statistics Canada.
So I did a google, and it would appear up to 1/3 of current MPs are under 44 years old (which is me, I am an elder millennial).
As of 2023, the average age of the public service was 43.3, according to Statistics Canada.
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
CBC is interviewing a woman who says "millennials need to be in government."
So I did a google, and it would appear up to 1/3 of current MPs are under 44 years old (which is me, I am an elder millennial).
As of 2023, the average age of the public service was 43.3, according to Statistics Canada.
So I did a google, and it would appear up to 1/3 of current MPs are under 44 years old (which is me, I am an elder millennial).
As of 2023, the average age of the public service was 43.3, according to Statistics Canada.
I'm a bit disappointed with this Hill Times panel that balances Christy Clark with Ed Fast, and everyone agreeing about how awful Justin Trudeau was and this is the same team, same people – it's like a giant CPC talking point
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I'm a bit disappointed with this Hill Times panel that balances Christy Clark with Ed Fast, and everyone agreeing about how awful Justin Trudeau was and this is the same team, same people – it's like a giant CPC talking point
DT apparently declared that the US has never been more respected, and I'm wondering if Americans actually believe that
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
DT apparently declared that the US has never been more respected, and I'm wondering if Americans actually believe that
Definitely worth a read
My latest on Republicans playing Russian roulette with people’s food:
Let White People Be the Face of Trump’s Hunger Crisis
rewirenewsgroup.com/2025/11/04/f...
Let White People Be the Face of Trump’s Hunger Crisis
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Let White People Be the Face of Trump’s Hunger Crisis—Opinion
Black suffering has never moved this country to act. Maybe seeing white families skip meals will finally make us admit that food insecurity isn’t fate—it’s a choice politicians keep making.
rewirenewsgroup.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Definitely worth a read
Bloc guy: "Some of the demands of the other parties were not realistic."
Yes, the other parties.
Yes, the other parties.
November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Bloc guy: "Some of the demands of the other parties were not realistic."
Yes, the other parties.
Yes, the other parties.
How long are we waiting to see a Budget Implementation Act? I can't remember – after budget debates?
November 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How long are we waiting to see a Budget Implementation Act? I can't remember – after budget debates?