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
November coastal content #LetThemEatBitumen
November 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
November coastal content #LetThemEatBitumen
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Trump offered a full pardon today to the former president of Honduras, who was convicted of trafficking 400 tons of drugs into the United States.
November 29, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Trump offered a full pardon today to the former president of Honduras, who was convicted of trafficking 400 tons of drugs into the United States.
Did federal political chess machinations determine BC losses were worth growing Liberal support in Alberta, with a passing shrug to coastal First Nations & all British Columbians, while endangering rich coastal biodiversity? #hatethisforcanada
CBC’s On The Coast with Kyla and @vancolour.bsky.social: Soapbox Social: Soapbox Social: Mark Carney loses a cabinet minister after pipeline MOU with Alberta
“I think it’s going to cost the Liberals a lot of support in British Columbia..."
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“I think it’s going to cost the Liberals a lot of support in British Columbia..."
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Kyla Lee on CBC’s On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko: Soapbox Social: Mark Carney loses a cabinet minister after pipeline MOU with Alberta - Kyla Lee: Vancouver DUI Lawyer
A prominent member of Mark Carney’s Cabinet quit Thursday in protest of the Liberal government’s decision to roll back Canada’s environmental policies and clear the way for a new oil pipeline. “I thin...
loom.ly
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Did federal political chess machinations determine BC losses were worth growing Liberal support in Alberta, with a passing shrug to coastal First Nations & all British Columbians, while endangering rich coastal biodiversity? #hatethisforcanada
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All these analysts explaining Carney’s pipeline deal like is 3D chess. Seems we’ll go to great lengths to make excuses for leaders we trust (or want to trust), despite being shown what they stand for- which in Carney’s case is an expanded military, trashing climate, and cutting taxes on yachts, etc.
November 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Direct quote from BMO Capital Markets managing director. So he's okay with plowing through the habitat of endangered species and digging up graveyards?
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Direct quote from BMO Capital Markets managing director. So he's okay with plowing through the habitat of endangered species and digging up graveyards?
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Someone should ask Carney if he shares this opinion
People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Someone should ask Carney if he shares this opinion
🙌 ethical leadership
This afternoon, I informed the Prime Minister of my decision to resign as Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages, Minister of Nature and Parks Canada, as well as his Lieutenant in Quebec.
You can find my full statement below.
You can find my full statement below.
November 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🙌 ethical leadership
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We honour Minister Guilbeault's courage and integrity in opposing a deal that gives all the leverage to the oil and gas lobby.
#ABMOU #tankerban #BCpipeline #guilbeaultresigns #cdnpoli
#ABMOU #tankerban #BCpipeline #guilbeaultresigns #cdnpoli
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We honour Minister Guilbeault's courage and integrity in opposing a deal that gives all the leverage to the oil and gas lobby.
#ABMOU #tankerban #BCpipeline #guilbeaultresigns #cdnpoli
#ABMOU #tankerban #BCpipeline #guilbeaultresigns #cdnpoli
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Super cool that we've got a deal for a path towards a pipeline that's tied to a carbon capture project, as if that makes it okay
when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!
fuck man
when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!
fuck man
November 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Super cool that we've got a deal for a path towards a pipeline that's tied to a carbon capture project, as if that makes it okay
when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!
fuck man
when carbon capture one of the most expensive and least effective options for addressing climate change, and oil companies often use it to EXTRACT MORE OIL!!!!
fuck man
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In QP today, Conservative leader John Rustad accuses the NDP government of supporting US President Donald Trump by opposing the pipeline agreement between Ottawa and Alberta
Energy Minister Adrian Dix says his government supports better projects, like Ksi Lisims LNG... 🫤
#bcpoli
Energy Minister Adrian Dix says his government supports better projects, like Ksi Lisims LNG... 🫤
#bcpoli
November 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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"Over a decade ago the community of Kitimat voted to oppose the Northern Gateway project. The Haisla Nation, who were firmly against that proposal at that time, still maintain that same position today”
The mayor of Kitimat and Chief of the Haisla met with Danielle Smith
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The mayor of Kitimat and Chief of the Haisla met with Danielle Smith
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Two key North Coast B.C. leaders meet with Alberta's premier ahead of expected federal pipeline support | CBC News
The mayor of Kitimat, B.C., and elected chief of the Haisla First Nation say they reminded Alberta Premier Danielle Smith of the longstanding opposition to an oil pipeline in the region.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Over a decade ago the community of Kitimat voted to oppose the Northern Gateway project. The Haisla Nation, who were firmly against that proposal at that time, still maintain that same position today”
The mayor of Kitimat and Chief of the Haisla met with Danielle Smith
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The mayor of Kitimat and Chief of the Haisla met with Danielle Smith
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
1. This federal-Alberta pipeline MOU is even worse than I expected. Even before we get to the pipeline:
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
- exempts AB from net zero electricity reg (AB produces 44% of all electricity-related GHGs in Canada).
- delays methane reg by 5 years (75% redn by 2035 rather than 2030.
(cont'd)
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As we await the pipeline MOU, a reminder that Alberta has 12% of Canada’s population and
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As we await the pipeline MOU, a reminder that Alberta has 12% of Canada’s population and
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
• 38% of national GHG emissions
• 75% of oil and gas-related GHGs
• 51% of electricity-related GHGS
Source: 2025 National Inventory Report 1990-2023: GHG Sources and Sinks in Canada (ECCC)
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Exactly. A “Grand Bargain” is not so Grand if one party can so quickly reneg and demand more
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Exactly. A “Grand Bargain” is not so Grand if one party can so quickly reneg and demand more
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
'I would never trust them' Catherine McKenna warns as Carney-Smith deal looms
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
A dirty pipeline to BC’s north coast is never going to happen and the path to No will be paved with federal Liberal Party candidates badly losing the next election #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A dirty pipeline to BC’s north coast is never going to happen and the path to No will be paved with federal Liberal Party candidates badly losing the next election #cdnpoli
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A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Views of a blue bird Sunday in November, Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit 🐦 🌊 ⛅️
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Views of a blue bird Sunday in November, Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit 🐦 🌊 ⛅️
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A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy, pristine coast, said Coast Funds CEO Eddy Adra.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
www.nationalobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy, pristine coast, said Coast Funds CEO Eddy Adra.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
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A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...
Near-sinking barge off of BC coast stokes fears over oil tanker threats
A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...
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Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
So, it’s not going to happen 🙌
Carney’s resource minister says B.C. support needed for west coast pipeline
Carney’s resource minister says B.C. support needed for west coast pipeline
"What we've said is for it to go through a jurisdiction, you need the support of the jurisdiction," Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said in an exclusive interview with the
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So, it’s not going to happen 🙌
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The bullying behaviour women experience on Council “serves notice to anyone like me… that they don’t belong here and their mental health with suffer.”
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
In New West, the political rhetoric has gotten completely out of control, stoked by the New West Progressives. At our Monday council meeting, the two NWP members voted against me attending a conference about countering online harm and misinformation. Meanwhile, on their social media page, there is
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The bullying behaviour women experience on Council “serves notice to anyone like me… that they don’t belong here and their mental health with suffer.”
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
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This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
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Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...