Dianne (Canadian to the Core)🍁
@dianneinbc.bsky.social
Nature/wildlife/conservation/gardening/photography & reluctantly, politics. Go Blue Jays! Recent insomniac. Loathe PP/47/MuskRAT. Not a CHATer.
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Trump on climate change: "The world was gonna burn up, but it actually got much cooler. It's a little conspiracy. We have to investigate them immediately. They probably are being investigated."
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Trump on climate change: "The world was gonna burn up, but it actually got much cooler. It's a little conspiracy. We have to investigate them immediately. They probably are being investigated."
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if world cup games are moved anywhere, it should be out of the US entirely to canada and mexico given the risks posed by the border and ICE
President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup matches next year, saying he might ask FIFA to move games from certain cities if he feels crime is too high or local leadership isn’t cooperating with the federal government.
Trump muses about what it would take to strip World Cup host cities of games just months before the tournament kicks off | CNN
President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat to Democratic-run cities slated to host World Cup games next year, saying he might ask FIFA to move games from certain cities if he feels crime is too hig...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:04 AM
if world cup games are moved anywhere, it should be out of the US entirely to canada and mexico given the risks posed by the border and ICE
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I will not be buying any World Cup tickets or merchandise due to FIFA’s collaboration with the Trump regime.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Fifa agrees World Cup matches can be moved at Trump’s request
The president has been warning host cities under Democratic control that he will call on Fifa’s president to switch venues if he deems there is a problem
www.thetimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I will not be buying any World Cup tickets or merchandise due to FIFA’s collaboration with the Trump regime.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
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At least Twitter is offline
Cloudflare outage destroys all human communication except Bluesky, this is the weirdest sci-fi scenario I’ve ever seen
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
At least Twitter is offline
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Fascinating watching Cloudflare go down this morning, taking half of the internet with it. People have no idea how fragile and vulnerable the world's IT nervous system really is.
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Fascinating watching Cloudflare go down this morning, taking half of the internet with it. People have no idea how fragile and vulnerable the world's IT nervous system really is.
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Researchers have captured video footage of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out of the sea by their lines to eat the bait inside, in the first evidence of possible tool use by the animals.
B.C. wolves use line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by species
Researchers have captured video footage of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out of the sea by their lines to eat the bait inside, in the first evidence of possible tool use by the animals.
cheknews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Researchers have captured video footage of wild wolves in British Columbia pulling crab traps out of the sea by their lines to eat the bait inside, in the first evidence of possible tool use by the animals.
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Abstenions appeared to have been:
NDP MP Gord Johns
NDP MP Lori Idlout
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux
All other opposition MPs voted against, except for Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who voted “yea” alongside the Liberals.
NDP MP Gord Johns
NDP MP Lori Idlout
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux
All other opposition MPs voted against, except for Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who voted “yea” alongside the Liberals.
🚨 NO ELECTION 🚨
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
Could we be getting an ELECTION for Christmas?
Well, the Liberals still need one more “yes” vote to avoid that (or two abstentions), making the vote that’s taking place in two hours a real nail-biter.
Here’s where things stand right now, with a little help from @supriya.bsky.social:
Well, the Liberals still need one more “yes” vote to avoid that (or two abstentions), making the vote that’s taking place in two hours a real nail-biter.
Here’s where things stand right now, with a little help from @supriya.bsky.social:
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Abstenions appeared to have been:
NDP MP Gord Johns
NDP MP Lori Idlout
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux
All other opposition MPs voted against, except for Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who voted “yea” alongside the Liberals.
NDP MP Gord Johns
NDP MP Lori Idlout
Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux
All other opposition MPs voted against, except for Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who voted “yea” alongside the Liberals.
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🚨 NO ELECTION 🚨
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
Could we be getting an ELECTION for Christmas?
Well, the Liberals still need one more “yes” vote to avoid that (or two abstentions), making the vote that’s taking place in two hours a real nail-biter.
Here’s where things stand right now, with a little help from @supriya.bsky.social:
Well, the Liberals still need one more “yes” vote to avoid that (or two abstentions), making the vote that’s taking place in two hours a real nail-biter.
Here’s where things stand right now, with a little help from @supriya.bsky.social:
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
🚨 NO ELECTION 🚨
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
The vote barely squeaked by thanks to abstentions.
Final tally: 170 yeas, 168 nays
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Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
Experts say the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Experts warn environmental costs to powering AI technology is rising
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
David Shipley, founder of New Brunswick-based cybersecurity firm Beauceron Security, says the electricity and water required to support modern AI systems are far greater than most people realize.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...
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OTTAWA – The Swedish royal family is paying a rare, three-day state visit to Canada this week, bringing with them a delegation of top government ministers and representatives from dozens of Swedish companies.
Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
OTTAWA – The Swedish royal family is paying a rare, three-day state visit to Canada this week, bringing with them a delegation of top government ministers and representatives from dozens of Swedish companies.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
OTTAWA – The Swedish royal family is paying a rare, three-day state visit to Canada this week, bringing with them a delegation of top government ministers and representatives from dozens of Swedish companies.
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Will the government FALL today? Are we headed for a Christmas ELECTION?
Well, we're going to find out at 6:45pmET tonight. That's when the vote is taking place, as I've confirmed with the lovely folks behind the scenes at the House of Commons.
Big day for nerds!!!!
Well, we're going to find out at 6:45pmET tonight. That's when the vote is taking place, as I've confirmed with the lovely folks behind the scenes at the House of Commons.
Big day for nerds!!!!
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Will the government FALL today? Are we headed for a Christmas ELECTION?
Well, we're going to find out at 6:45pmET tonight. That's when the vote is taking place, as I've confirmed with the lovely folks behind the scenes at the House of Commons.
Big day for nerds!!!!
Well, we're going to find out at 6:45pmET tonight. That's when the vote is taking place, as I've confirmed with the lovely folks behind the scenes at the House of Commons.
Big day for nerds!!!!
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i'd say it did. the public put a group of thieves, vandals and extremists in office last november and they promptly went about destroying everything that might work to limit their ability to loot, steal and inflicting pain on the people they hate
This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
i'd say it did. the public put a group of thieves, vandals and extremists in office last november and they promptly went about destroying everything that might work to limit their ability to loot, steal and inflicting pain on the people they hate
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Absolutely no way to read this and not conclude that the Department of Justice has been deeply corrupted. And this is from a time when career lawyers were in place, pushing back against illegality. With firings and resignations, the politicization will just get worse.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
60 Attorneys on the Year of Chaos Inside Trump’s Justice Department (Gift Article)
Sixty former staffers describe an environment of suspicion and intimidation within the nation’s most powerful law enforcement agency.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Absolutely no way to read this and not conclude that the Department of Justice has been deeply corrupted. And this is from a time when career lawyers were in place, pushing back against illegality. With firings and resignations, the politicization will just get worse.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Montage of clips of Trump making sexual comments over the years about Ivanka. #cdnpoli
Montage of clips of Trump making sexual comments over the years about Ivanka. #cdnpoli
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Montage of clips of Trump making sexual comments over the years about Ivanka. #cdnpoli
Montage of clips of Trump making sexual comments over the years about Ivanka. #cdnpoli
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CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
CNN: Trump in Epstein files
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
NBC: Trump in Epstein files
ABC: Trump in Epstein files
FOX:
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See that Rolex clock and gold bar?
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
See that Rolex clock and gold bar?
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
It looks like those Swiss gifts paid off.
Trump cut tariffs on Swiss goods — like luxury watches — from 39% to 15%.
While Trump’s tariffs increase prices for Americans, billionaire CEOs and foreign companies sucking up to Trump get relief.
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Find Chapman’s Holiday Moments collection in stores across Canada.❤️
👉 https://www.chapmans.ca/class/holiday-moments-ice-cream/
Holiday Moments:
❄️ Gingerbread & Mint Ice Cream Bars
❄️ Winter Cocoa Ice Cream Cone
❄️ Peppermint Twist Ice Cream
❄️ Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich
❄️ Shortbread Ice Cream
👉 https://www.chapmans.ca/class/holiday-moments-ice-cream/
Holiday Moments:
❄️ Gingerbread & Mint Ice Cream Bars
❄️ Winter Cocoa Ice Cream Cone
❄️ Peppermint Twist Ice Cream
❄️ Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich
❄️ Shortbread Ice Cream
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Find Chapman’s Holiday Moments collection in stores across Canada.❤️
👉 https://www.chapmans.ca/class/holiday-moments-ice-cream/
Holiday Moments:
❄️ Gingerbread & Mint Ice Cream Bars
❄️ Winter Cocoa Ice Cream Cone
❄️ Peppermint Twist Ice Cream
❄️ Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich
❄️ Shortbread Ice Cream
👉 https://www.chapmans.ca/class/holiday-moments-ice-cream/
Holiday Moments:
❄️ Gingerbread & Mint Ice Cream Bars
❄️ Winter Cocoa Ice Cream Cone
❄️ Peppermint Twist Ice Cream
❄️ Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich
❄️ Shortbread Ice Cream
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When asked about Indigenous opposition to fast-tracking natural resource projects, including Ksi Lisims, Carney said that the feds are "putting on the table huge financing for indigenous equity ownership," suggesting that nations who oppose the projects should simply buy into them.
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
When asked about Indigenous opposition to fast-tracking natural resource projects, including Ksi Lisims, Carney said that the feds are "putting on the table huge financing for indigenous equity ownership," suggesting that nations who oppose the projects should simply buy into them.
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Employees of Western LNG, which has offices in Houston, Texas and Vancouver, met with senior provincial government officials 69 times since the beginning of 2024, according to B.C. lobbying records.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Employees of Western LNG, which has offices in Houston, Texas and Vancouver, met with senior provincial government officials 69 times since the beginning of 2024, according to B.C. lobbying records.
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Carney shouldn't pay any attention to David Eby's lust for LNG. #SiteC Dam destroyed 10,000 acres of the best farmland & produces power for fracking the Montenay gas fields & producing LNG. Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal major study finds www.nationalobserver.com/2024/10/09/n...
Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal, major study finds
Research challenges idea that sending liquefied natural gas around the world is cleaner alternative to burning coal
www.nationalobserver.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Carney shouldn't pay any attention to David Eby's lust for LNG. #SiteC Dam destroyed 10,000 acres of the best farmland & produces power for fracking the Montenay gas fields & producing LNG. Exported gas produces far worse emissions than coal major study finds www.nationalobserver.com/2024/10/09/n...
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In Terrace yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal, which has been added to a list of projects the feds plan to expedite.
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Ksi Lisims LNG Makes Federal List of ‘Nation-Building’ Projects | The Tyee
The prime minister sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition at a northern BC presser.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In Terrace yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal, which has been added to a list of projects the feds plan to expedite.
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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As the federal government signals support for LNG exports, residents of Kitimat, B.C., live alongside Canada’s first major liquefaction facility — and its flaring activities. Latest by @writermjs.bsky.social and photographer Marty Clemens thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-... #bcpoli
LNG Canada lights up the night sky in Kitimat, B.C. | The Narwhal
As Canada’s Prime Minister signals support for LNG exports, Kitimat residents learn to live with flaring
thenarwhal.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
As the federal government signals support for LNG exports, residents of Kitimat, B.C., live alongside Canada’s first major liquefaction facility — and its flaring activities. Latest by @writermjs.bsky.social and photographer Marty Clemens thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-... #bcpoli