Laurie
@canadiansheepdog.bsky.social
Retired Threat Assessment Specialist. Dog lover, reader, still curious. Author of the mystery/thriller novel "Fire". Canadian.
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/fire/9781800169876.html
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A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department, and they’re infected with a strain of the virus that hasn’t been seen in humans before.
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Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in U.S. in nine months
A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department, and they’re infected with a strain of the virus that hasn’t been seen in humans before.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
A Washington resident has been hospitalized with bird flu, according to the Washington State Health Department, and they’re infected with a strain of the virus that hasn’t been seen in humans before.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Guy stole a city bus, with passengers on board. He drove around, picking up passengers (even refusing someone with an expired bus pass), and dropping off passengers. #Hamont
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Man takes Hamilton city bus on a joy ride — making stops to let passengers on and off, say police | CBC News
He made several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off, police say.
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Guy stole a city bus, with passengers on board. He drove around, picking up passengers (even refusing someone with an expired bus pass), and dropping off passengers. #Hamont
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Sign this Petition - Petitions
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November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
‼️Protect 🇨🇦 from 🇺🇸 Hedge funds like POST MEDIA influencing 🇨🇦 media! Sign petition to pass legislation requiring majority Canadian ownership and control of… news media, to protect Canadian sovereignty, ensure journalism integrity, and guarantee that our media reflects Canadian priorities and values.”
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1/ NEW: We identified 20 people who attended a white nationalist conference and, despite their efforts to keep it secret, caught another 30 people on film to identify in the future. Several MMA/combat sports instructors were discovered and their gyms have cut ties.
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Everybody Attending White Nationalist Conference Caught on Film
Advertised near-exclusively in white nationalist online spaces, promotional social media posts for the event include symbolism popular with neo-Nazis, including the kolovrat sun wheel and a table with...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
1/ NEW: We identified 20 people who attended a white nationalist conference and, despite their efforts to keep it secret, caught another 30 people on film to identify in the future. Several MMA/combat sports instructors were discovered and their gyms have cut ties.
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When I see ads for #makeup or clothing for "mature skin" or "senior women", and they use models who are 20-something, it makes me resolve to refuse to buy products from that company.
When they use young models for products aimed at older women, they're sending a message that maybe they don't intend
When they use young models for products aimed at older women, they're sending a message that maybe they don't intend
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
When I see ads for #makeup or clothing for "mature skin" or "senior women", and they use models who are 20-something, it makes me resolve to refuse to buy products from that company.
When they use young models for products aimed at older women, they're sending a message that maybe they don't intend
When they use young models for products aimed at older women, they're sending a message that maybe they don't intend
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
Trump got away with murdering fishermen, so he believes he can bomb Venezuela.
If he does it and is not immediately removed from office at the very least, then no country is safe.
He tests - he gets away with it - he does more.
#uspoli #cdnpoli
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If he does it and is not immediately removed from office at the very least, then no country is safe.
He tests - he gets away with it - he does more.
#uspoli #cdnpoli
www.stripes.com/theaters/ame...
US reportedly poised to strike military targets in Venezuela
www.stripes.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Trump got away with murdering fishermen, so he believes he can bomb Venezuela.
If he does it and is not immediately removed from office at the very least, then no country is safe.
He tests - he gets away with it - he does more.
#uspoli #cdnpoli
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If he does it and is not immediately removed from office at the very least, then no country is safe.
He tests - he gets away with it - he does more.
#uspoli #cdnpoli
www.stripes.com/theaters/ame...
Not a surprise the USA was doing this.
"ROUTINELY" shared.
What kind of ally does this? One who is not really an ally.
Pay attention, #Canada
#cdnpoli
"ROUTINELY" shared.
What kind of ally does this? One who is not really an ally.
Pay attention, #Canada
#cdnpoli
Dutch intelligence suspends sharing arrangements with the US after concluding that high level intel was routinely being shared by the White House with their friends in the Kremlin. www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/n...
Nederlandse diensten delen minder informatie met de VS: ‘Soms vertellen we dingen niet meer’
Het aantal dreigingen dat op Nederland afkomt is groot, zien de hoofden van de AIVD en de MIVD elke dag: niet alleen Russische agressie, maar ook de opmars van China als digitale macht en binnenlands ...
www.volkskrant.nl
October 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Canadians contact your MP and the PM please, I just did. 🚨
www.pm.gc.ca/en/connect/c...
These threats aren't stopping & this HR5518 is another step towards their goal.
#cdnpoli ❤️🍁#never51
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These threats aren't stopping & this HR5518 is another step towards their goal.
#cdnpoli ❤️🍁#never51
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The 51st State Playbook: Canada’s Quiet Annexation
YouTube video by Wrong Enough to Know Better
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October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
To Trump and his minions:
Go back to Hell!
#Canada will never be part of your evil empire.
#ElbowsUp
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Go back to Hell!
#Canada will never be part of your evil empire.
#ElbowsUp
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he again told some unnamed Canadian official that the country should consider joining the U.S. as the 51st state — returning to the annexationist rhetoric he u...
www.cbc.ca
September 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
To Trump and his minions:
Go back to Hell!
#Canada will never be part of your evil empire.
#ElbowsUp
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Go back to Hell!
#Canada will never be part of your evil empire.
#ElbowsUp
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Evangelicals have spent 60+ years screaming about the antichrist coming and when he showed up they elected him president and started wearing his merch
September 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Evangelicals have spent 60+ years screaming about the antichrist coming and when he showed up they elected him president and started wearing his merch
While I'm dismayed by the horrors we see every day, and by those who enable it, I still see a lot of good people.
I see you. You matter.
Don't give up.
I see you. You matter.
Don't give up.
September 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM
While I'm dismayed by the horrors we see every day, and by those who enable it, I still see a lot of good people.
I see you. You matter.
Don't give up.
I see you. You matter.
Don't give up.
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Not only do we routinely see kids dying in ICE custody, now they’re missing nearly 1000 people who were being held in Alligator Alcatraz?
HOW THE HELL is this not a stop the presses moment?
We can only hope it’s not a Brubaker moment.
HOW THE HELL is this not a stop the presses moment?
We can only hope it’s not a Brubaker moment.
September 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Not only do we routinely see kids dying in ICE custody, now they’re missing nearly 1000 people who were being held in Alligator Alcatraz?
HOW THE HELL is this not a stop the presses moment?
We can only hope it’s not a Brubaker moment.
HOW THE HELL is this not a stop the presses moment?
We can only hope it’s not a Brubaker moment.
#BOLO #HamOnt #Dundas
Guy cut off his ankle monitor and is at large.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Guy cut off his ankle monitor and is at large.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Police Looking for Wanted Male Jonathan Shane Beaver
At approximately 11:14 pm on September 12th, Hamilton Police Service received a report from a monitoring agency that the assigned GPS ankle monitor belonging to accused, Jonathan Shane Beaver, had bee...
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September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#BOLO #HamOnt #Dundas
Guy cut off his ankle monitor and is at large.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Guy cut off his ankle monitor and is at large.
hamiltonpolice.on.ca/news/police-...
Interesting piece with @timothysnyder.bsky.social on what "freedom" means and how it's defined can change everything (and make us less free).
This is one of those concepts where you have a glass of wine and talk all night.
www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/...
This is one of those concepts where you have a glass of wine and talk all night.
www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/...
How 'freedom' has been distorted: American historian Timothy Snyder | CBC Radio
In a political era where the word "freedom" is defined and redefined by whichever faction needs to evoke it, American historian Timothy Snyder argues that — for the sake of our common future — more th...
www.cbc.ca
September 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Interesting piece with @timothysnyder.bsky.social on what "freedom" means and how it's defined can change everything (and make us less free).
This is one of those concepts where you have a glass of wine and talk all night.
www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/...
This is one of those concepts where you have a glass of wine and talk all night.
www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/...
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There are 12235 signatures on this petition for a bill demanding accountability for lies and disinformation spread by MPs.
We need more. This matters more than anything right now.
Please sign if you haven’t.
#cdnpoli #beBetter
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
We need more. This matters more than anything right now.
Please sign if you haven’t.
#cdnpoli #beBetter
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-6679 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
There are 12235 signatures on this petition for a bill demanding accountability for lies and disinformation spread by MPs.
We need more. This matters more than anything right now.
Please sign if you haven’t.
#cdnpoli #beBetter
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
We need more. This matters more than anything right now.
Please sign if you haven’t.
#cdnpoli #beBetter
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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19 drones launched over several hours, from Russia and Belarus, into Poland, were not a mistake. Many of them did not carry explosives, so they had not gone astray in Ukraine....they were a probe of Poland, NATO and Trump.
September 12, 2025 at 4:37 AM
19 drones launched over several hours, from Russia and Belarus, into Poland, were not a mistake. Many of them did not carry explosives, so they had not gone astray in Ukraine....they were a probe of Poland, NATO and Trump.
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At least 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish air space last night. This was not an accidental breach or a mistake.
September 10, 2025 at 7:51 AM
At least 19 Russian drones crossed into Polish air space last night. This was not an accidental breach or a mistake.
I think this is not merely "waste" in service of a vile and hollow ideology; It's about taking pleasure in making other people suffer.
It's that glee they get from inflicting destruction and pain that causes my mind to repeatedly think of the word 'demonic'.
It's that glee they get from inflicting destruction and pain that causes my mind to repeatedly think of the word 'demonic'.
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I think this is not merely "waste" in service of a vile and hollow ideology; It's about taking pleasure in making other people suffer.
It's that glee they get from inflicting destruction and pain that causes my mind to repeatedly think of the word 'demonic'.
It's that glee they get from inflicting destruction and pain that causes my mind to repeatedly think of the word 'demonic'.
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I am a hypermasculine and extremely powerful alpha male. As such my greatest fears are seed oils, rainbows, people who don't look like me being on TV, and preventative medicine. I cannot explain any of these fears and consider that to be your fault.
September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I am a hypermasculine and extremely powerful alpha male. As such my greatest fears are seed oils, rainbows, people who don't look like me being on TV, and preventative medicine. I cannot explain any of these fears and consider that to be your fault.
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Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in 'provocative move', Pentagon says reut.rs/46eDpqO
Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in 'provocative move', Pentagon says
Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Caribbean on Thursday, a U.S. official told Reuters, triggering a stern U.S. warning to Venezuela against interfering in intensifying U.S. military operations in the Caribbean.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Venezuelan military aircraft fly near US warship in 'provocative move', Pentagon says reut.rs/46eDpqO
This is why I still mask up. Just because it's not all over the news doesn't mean it's not happening.
Pretending there's no risk won't make the risk go away.
And get your vaccine.
#covid #vaccine
Pretending there's no risk won't make the risk go away.
And get your vaccine.
#covid #vaccine
Canadian COVID Forecast Aug 30 - Sep 12 2025
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
CANADA
High [No change]
About 1 in 65 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~7.2 higher
-Long COVID ~7.7 higher
-Hospitalizations ~10.7 higher
-Deaths ~10.9 higher
September 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM