Shirley Blair 🇨🇦🍉
@himalayanchildren.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Boycott US and Roblaws 🇨🇦 Elbows up 🇨🇦
Science, Cdn poli, archeology, prehominids. I block/mute US news. Cdn media: Canadaland, The Tyee, The Narwhal et al. Postmedia shd be banned.
In memoriam: 💔Coulten Boushie
Science, Cdn poli, archeology, prehominids. I block/mute US news. Cdn media: Canadaland, The Tyee, The Narwhal et al. Postmedia shd be banned.
In memoriam: 💔Coulten Boushie
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Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
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‘Crunching carrots’ – why more northern communities are growing food in greenhouses #Nunavik
While it might not solve food insecurity, residents say there are great benefits to greenhouses
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
While it might not solve food insecurity, residents say there are great benefits to greenhouses
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
‘Crunching carrots’ – why more northern communities are growing food in greenhouses | CBC News
The community of Salluit has wrapped up its first full harvest season at its new greenhouse this summer. It’s one of several northern communities growing their own produce as they strive towards attai...
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
‘Crunching carrots’ – why more northern communities are growing food in greenhouses #Nunavik
While it might not solve food insecurity, residents say there are great benefits to greenhouses
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
While it might not solve food insecurity, residents say there are great benefits to greenhouses
/1 thread
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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In 2026 the world could face a new danger. Vladimir Putin may accept defeat abroad and impose terror at home. Or he could escalate
Vladimir Putin has no plan for winning in Ukraine
Fighting in Ukraine will grind on in 2026. Vladimir Putin will continue to throw away Russian lives pointlessly, but sooner or later a reckoning is coming
econ.st
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
In 2026 the world could face a new danger. Vladimir Putin may accept defeat abroad and impose terror at home. Or he could escalate
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Have courage to create fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at #Cop30, Brazilian minister urges
- Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to #climatecrisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to #climatecrisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Have courage to create fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at Cop30, Brazilian minister urges
Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to climate crisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Have courage to create fossil fuel phaseout roadmap at #Cop30, Brazilian minister urges
- Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to #climatecrisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Marina Silva says contentious plan would be ‘ethical answer’ to #climatecrisis but does not commit Brazil to it
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“That and other subsequent drone incursions across #WesternEurope are part of an intensifying barrage that has thrust some countries into a sort of #gray-zone #conflict with #Moscow.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Poland Says Rail Explosion Was ‘Unprecedented Act of Sabotage’
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the goal of the sabotage was to blow up a train and that additional damage had been identified elsewhere on the route.
www.wsj.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“That and other subsequent drone incursions across #WesternEurope are part of an intensifying barrage that has thrust some countries into a sort of #gray-zone #conflict with #Moscow.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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/4 as demand for the warplanes ramps up.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Canadian media in Sweden last week that the company is in talks with Ottawa and Bombardier about assembling the Gripens in Canada, a development that would create thousands of domestic jobs.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Canadian media in Sweden last week that the company is in talks with Ottawa and Bombardier about assembling the Gripens in Canada, a development that would create thousands of domestic jobs.
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
/4 as demand for the warplanes ramps up.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Canadian media in Sweden last week that the company is in talks with Ottawa and Bombardier about assembling the Gripens in Canada, a development that would create thousands of domestic jobs.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Canadian media in Sweden last week that the company is in talks with Ottawa and Bombardier about assembling the Gripens in Canada, a development that would create thousands of domestic jobs.
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/3 North Atlantic Treaty Organization last year. Sweden joined the military alliance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The high-profile visit comes as the Swedish defence firm Saab considers whether it should start assembling its Gripen fighter jets in Canada
The high-profile visit comes as the Swedish defence firm Saab considers whether it should start assembling its Gripen fighter jets in Canada
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
/3 North Atlantic Treaty Organization last year. Sweden joined the military alliance in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The high-profile visit comes as the Swedish defence firm Saab considers whether it should start assembling its Gripen fighter jets in Canada
The high-profile visit comes as the Swedish defence firm Saab considers whether it should start assembling its Gripen fighter jets in Canada
yes!
Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending #Canada #Sweden #Gripen
The Swedish Royal Court said Canada and Sweden will launch a strategic partnership during the state visit. Sweden’s Industry Minister Ebba Busch and
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The Swedish Royal Court said Canada and Sweden will launch a strategic partnership during the state visit. Sweden’s Industry Minister Ebba Busch and
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www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
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.ctvnews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
yes!
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One of the most beautiful quotes I've ever read!
"Half of the world is women.
The other half are their children."
"Half of the world is women.
The other half are their children."
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
One of the most beautiful quotes I've ever read!
"Half of the world is women.
The other half are their children."
"Half of the world is women.
The other half are their children."
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Premier Wab Kinew and I want to see the Port of Churchill expansion project built — fast. Today in Winnipeg, I announced new funding to help get the project operationalised.
Canada has an abundance of resources, and this port expansion will mean we can ship more to the world.
Canada has an abundance of resources, and this port expansion will mean we can ship more to the world.
November 16, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Premier Wab Kinew and I want to see the Port of Churchill expansion project built — fast. Today in Winnipeg, I announced new funding to help get the project operationalised.
Canada has an abundance of resources, and this port expansion will mean we can ship more to the world.
Canada has an abundance of resources, and this port expansion will mean we can ship more to the world.
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That thing where you unsubscribe to a mailing list and, after a while, they think you forgot you unsubscribed so they start mailing you again?
1. Illegal in Canada.
2. I'm 100% certain it has a name in marketing circles. Anyone know what it is?
3. Cut it out.
#advertising #marketing #shady
1. Illegal in Canada.
2. I'm 100% certain it has a name in marketing circles. Anyone know what it is?
3. Cut it out.
#advertising #marketing #shady
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
That thing where you unsubscribe to a mailing list and, after a while, they think you forgot you unsubscribed so they start mailing you again?
1. Illegal in Canada.
2. I'm 100% certain it has a name in marketing circles. Anyone know what it is?
3. Cut it out.
#advertising #marketing #shady
1. Illegal in Canada.
2. I'm 100% certain it has a name in marketing circles. Anyone know what it is?
3. Cut it out.
#advertising #marketing #shady
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This is why I want to be a nature photographer
November 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This is why I want to be a nature photographer
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Like a spark to a flame, #ForeverCanadian gave rise to a wind of change in Alberta. You are no longer hoping for change. You are making that change. Use that newly found voice judiciously and strategically.
I am proud to have played a small role in this. More to come…
#ableg
I am proud to have played a small role in this. More to come…
#ableg
November 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Like a spark to a flame, #ForeverCanadian gave rise to a wind of change in Alberta. You are no longer hoping for change. You are making that change. Use that newly found voice judiciously and strategically.
I am proud to have played a small role in this. More to come…
#ableg
I am proud to have played a small role in this. More to come…
#ableg
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I totally forgot to post about this huge leak from Chinese government linked infosec company KnownSec (a name that makes me think of 2013 Anonymous more than anything else).
www.techradar.com/pro/data-bre...
www.techradar.com/pro/data-bre...
Massive leak exposes Chinese cyber capabilities, including its targets
Leaked documents appear to offer a rare look into China’s cyber ecosystem
www.techradar.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I totally forgot to post about this huge leak from Chinese government linked infosec company KnownSec (a name that makes me think of 2013 Anonymous more than anything else).
www.techradar.com/pro/data-bre...
www.techradar.com/pro/data-bre...
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Horse doesn't refuse the invitation of a baby who calls him to pet him
November 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Horse doesn't refuse the invitation of a baby who calls him to pet him
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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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Grim the kitten which was discovered on the cargo ship Grimaldi that arrived from Italy to #NovaScotia #Canada is now adopted
November 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Grim the kitten which was discovered on the cargo ship Grimaldi that arrived from Italy to #NovaScotia #Canada is now adopted
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"We are, each of us, largely responsible for what gets put into our brains, for what, as adults, we wind up caring for and knowing about. No longer at the mercy of the reptile brain, we can change ourselves."
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
November 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"We are, each of us, largely responsible for what gets put into our brains, for what, as adults, we wind up caring for and knowing about. No longer at the mercy of the reptile brain, we can change ourselves."
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
-Carl Sagan, Cosmos
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“If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Sherry Shelley or this investigation, contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.”
Nanaimo RCMP launch serious crime investigation into woman’s disappearance
“If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Sherry Shelley or this investigation, contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.”
Nanaimo RCMP launch serious crime investigation into woman’s disappearance
Nanaimo RCMP launch serious crime investigation into woman’s disappearance
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating the suspicious disappearance of 65-year-old Sherry Shelley, last seen Nov. 13.
cheknews.ca
November 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp...
“If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Sherry Shelley or this investigation, contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.”
Nanaimo RCMP launch serious crime investigation into woman’s disappearance
“If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Sherry Shelley or this investigation, contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.”
Nanaimo RCMP launch serious crime investigation into woman’s disappearance
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The maker of Sour Puss liquor is shifting production from Minnesota to Quebec in what one trade expert calls a small but meaningful win for Canada in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States.
globalnews.ca/news/1152753...
globalnews.ca/news/1152753...
‘We’ve moved to Canada and are proud of it’: Sour Puss liquor production moves from Minnesota to Quebec | Globalnews.ca
The company has signed a deal to produce the liquor in Quebec after several provinces stopped stocking certain American-made alcohol products in response to U.S. trade actions.
globalnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The maker of Sour Puss liquor is shifting production from Minnesota to Quebec in what one trade expert calls a small but meaningful win for Canada in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States.
globalnews.ca/news/1152753...
globalnews.ca/news/1152753...
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Waking up to the news of Alice Wong's death, and very sad. She was, and remains, a force. Interview from early 2025: "To be a disabled oracle is someone who tells their truths in a hostile ableist world that does not believe you." #AliceWong #disability #disabilitycommunity #longCOVID
Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Waking up to the news of Alice Wong's death, and very sad. She was, and remains, a force. Interview from early 2025: "To be a disabled oracle is someone who tells their truths in a hostile ableist world that does not believe you." #AliceWong #disability #disabilitycommunity #longCOVID
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When you’re out fishing please be responsible and clean up your gear. This stuff is a hazard for wildlife.
November 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When you’re out fishing please be responsible and clean up your gear. This stuff is a hazard for wildlife.
Muslim immigrant - hero
🚨 BREAKING Great news for the weekend - hero rail worker Samir Zitouni seriously injured saving passengers from a British Knifeman has been released from hospital
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
Samir Zitouni was described as "incredibly brave" by the managing director of LNER after he was seriously injured trying to protect passengers during the attack.
news.sky.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Muslim immigrant - hero