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Hasmanian
@hasmanian.bsky.social
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Canadian. 🇨🇦 Left handed, but not in a sinister way.
I haven't stopped reading since I learned how.
We can all be better people, especially me. Occasionally I need to be reminded of that fact, but I'm trying to need fewer of those reminders.
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hasmanian.bsky.social
I find it... interesting that the CBC is mostly focusing here on how this change affects Americans and what Americans think the Canadian government should be doing. Interesting. #ccdnpoli

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Daily life will be impacted if pre-clearance at remote border crossings ends, residents say | CBC News
Residents of remote communities along the Canada-U.S. border are asking Ottawa not to scrap a trusted traveller border entry program that pre-clears them, making it easier to travel into Ontario and M...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
$2,500 in "costs" isn't likely to affect someone driving a $300,000 vehicle.

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Lamborghini driver faces over $2.5K in costs after driving 197 km/h over Alex Fraser Bridge | CBC News
Between tickets for speeding and illegal window tinting, the cost of a seven-day impound, and increases to his premiums, B.C. Highway Patrol estimate the driver could be out more than $2,500.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Is "Western science" wearing a cowboy hat and singing about pickup trucks?

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Doig River First Nation to develop land use plan with B.C., using Indigenous knowledge and Western science | CBC News
Doig River First Nation is developing a joint land use plan with the province to help guide resource development, support land restoration and protect important areas, including K’ih Tsaa?dze Tribal P...
www.cbc.ca
February 4, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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oregonzoo.bsky.social
Happy birthday Bob! This great ape is 20 today 🦧

Bob is known throughout the Oregon Zoo for his unique bond with 3-year-old Jolene. Though male orangutans typically don't play much of a role in parenting, Bob is an active father who can often be seen playing with and caring for his daughter 💕
January 23, 2026 at 10:39 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
If you really believe that people loudly interrupting a church service is "an unacceptable trauma," I think you should have to explain that position to Renee Good's kids.

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Christian leaders urge the protection of worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:38 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Canada "will live to regret the day they partner with China and bring in their vehicles.”

Well, we definitely regret the day we partnered with the US to build their vehicles.
#cdnpoli

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Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts
China’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:52 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
I'm sitting at the back of the coffee shop and I look out the window at the front and think "When did that heavy fog roll in?" Then the big white truck pulls away and I'm glad I didn't ask that out loud.
January 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
I can't stand Rustad, but I can't stand his party either and I don't think "professionally incapacitated" has a chance in hell of standing up to legal scrutiny.
#bcpoli #cdnpoli
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John Rustad says ‘nothing has changed’ after B.C. Conservative Party board announces his removal as leader | CBC
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December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
hasmanian.bsky.social
The MLA complaining about "incompetence" was a family doctor in Port Hardy in the 90s, until she and her surgeon husband decided to move away from the town. Perhaps she could give some insight into why it's hard for Port Hardy to attract/retain enough doctors.

#bcpoli

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This rural ER has been closed overnight for nearly 3 years, and locals say it's time for change | CBC News
Island Health has closed the ER at the Port Hardy Hospital overnight starting in January 2023, citing a staffing shortage. Patients requiring emergency care are transported to Port McNeill — a 45-kilo...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Is it time for the sane countries to form a G19?

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Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit
President Donald Trump also said he'll “stop all payments and subsidies” to South Africa over its treatment of a U.S. government representative at this year’s global meeting.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Apparently I'm going to Japan in 126 days. Who knew?
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 AM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Golly, I wonder what political party misinformation peddling Bulkley Valley–Stikine MLA Sharon Hartwell belongs to. #bcpoli

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Town of Smithers, B.C., says it is dealing with misinformation about temporary winter shelter | CBC News
The shelter, located downtown at 3892 3rd Ave., aims to provide somewhere for the city’s homeless population to sleep as the temperature drops during winter, according to Smithers Mayor Gladys Atrill.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
"Former Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne, who is still an adviser to the party, has been involved in the party's efforts to quell possible floor-crossings, sources said."

Oh, I'm sure that will go over just swimmingly.

#cdnpoli

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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux denies coercion played a role in his resignation | CBC News
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, contrary to speculation he was preparing to defect to the Liberals.
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 AM
hasmanian.bsky.social
This obvious toadying is just one more reason to cancel the 2026 matches being held in Canadian cities. #cdnpoli #bcpoli #onpoli

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FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Went out at 5:30 and it was blacker than the hubs of Hell. #endstandardtime
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
hasmanian.bsky.social
I got my email notification that I'm eligible for the fall COVID & flu vaccines. I made an appointment online in about 5 minutes to go this Saturday to a pharmacy <1 km away, and they're both free. Sometimes, in spite of what the Cons & the Americans say, our health care system can work.
October 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Canada cool with one group of temporary foreign workers
Canada cool with one group of temporary foreign workers
TORONTO – The nation of Canada has decided that, on second thought, some temporary foreign workers can stay. “The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is a scam designed to take the jobs of hard working C...
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October 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Something interesting I've learned from the Young Republicans debacle is that the Young Republicans organization is for party members aged 18 to 40. To 40! The young ones!

I guess it helps explain all of the octogenarians in DC.
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Andrew will stop using his royal title and honours. The royal family's money, OTOH....
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew to stop using titles, honours | CBC News
Buckingham Palace says Prince Andrew will stop using titles and honours, including the Duke of York.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
NYT was bean sneaky with today's Connections.
October 15, 2025 at 10:38 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
He's worth $8 billion and they fined him $600. I knew our elections were for sale, but not how cheap. 🤦‍♂️🤬 #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP | CBC News
Elections B.C. says three signs Lululemon founder Chip Wilson put up in front of his Vancouver home during the 2024 provincial election period, including one that called the B.C. NDP "communist," cons...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:58 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
There is no Alberta referendum on whether or not Alberta should remain in confederation. It's Canada's referendum and we should all get a vote on whether they get to stay or not. #cdnpoli

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'There is no B.C. coast. It's Canada's coast': Sask. premier supports Alta. pipeline proposal | CBC News
Sask. Premier Scott Moe repeated his support for the proposed pipeline between Alberta and the northern B.C. coast earlier this week by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
www.cbc.ca
October 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
A garlic scented vampire novel is one thing. A Hellmann's Garlic Aioli (tm) scented vampire novel is something else altogether.
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This New Garlic-Scented Book Wards Off Vampires While You Read
Jennifer L. Armentrout and Hellmann’s have teamed up ahead of Halloween to debut a first-of-its-kind book infused with garlic to ward off vampires, titled 'The Primal of Blood and Bone.'
people.com
October 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
Happy birthday @jennqr.bsky.social Have an awesome day! 🎂
October 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
hasmanian.bsky.social
I just saw an A&W ad promoting Teen Burgers for $4.99 each. I remember when you could get two of them for just a penny more. (And what a handsome fella driving that forklift.)
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A&W "Forklift"
YouTube video by Intravoid AB
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September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM