James
@jamesroberts.bsky.social
Maker of wooden things, advocate for climate change solutions and street safety. Dog petter. Retired documentary and radio producer for the CBC in Canada.
Their wish will come true. A Saanich company called Rather Be Plumbing is offering free plumbing to residents from Dec 2 - 5.
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Saanich plumbers offer free services ahead of the holiday season - Oak Bay News
Rather Be Plumbing will offer free plumbing labour for Greater Victoria residents in need
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November 25, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Their wish will come true. A Saanich company called Rather Be Plumbing is offering free plumbing to residents from Dec 2 - 5.
oakbaynews.com/2025/11/22/s...
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Best cycling cities ranked: In N America Montreal is #1 followed by Quebec City then Vancouver. I'm not sure why Victoria is not included but it would be competitive. Best in the world goes to Utrecht.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
copenhagenizeindex.eu
Copenhagenize index
copenhagenizeindex.eu
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Best cycling cities ranked: In N America Montreal is #1 followed by Quebec City then Vancouver. I'm not sure why Victoria is not included but it would be competitive. Best in the world goes to Utrecht.
copenhagenizeindex.eu
copenhagenizeindex.eu
"At that moment I knew that he knew that I had once described him as “a nose in search of a bum”. He also told a press gallery lunch he was upset I had called him a “quarter-wit”. He aspires to be a half-wit. Patience, Philp."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I thought the grownups were back in charge!’: John Crace on how Labour shattered his expectations
After 14 years of Tory rule, the Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer thought he had seen it all. Westminster would surely tick along nicely once Keir Starmer’s party took over. How wrong he was ...
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"At that moment I knew that he knew that I had once described him as “a nose in search of a bum”. He also told a press gallery lunch he was upset I had called him a “quarter-wit”. He aspires to be a half-wit. Patience, Philp."
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Always insightful, Anne Applebaum's essay on the Trump/Putin misnamed "peace plan" is very good.
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Always insightful, Anne Applebaum's essay on the Trump/Putin misnamed "peace plan" is very good.
Another very good example of proof that natural gas exports don't replace dirty coal. This example is about Australia's exports but I bet BC's (Canada's) exports amount to the same. @davethompsonvic.bsky.social
HEY FRIENDS
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Another very good example of proof that natural gas exports don't replace dirty coal. This example is about Australia's exports but I bet BC's (Canada's) exports amount to the same. @davethompsonvic.bsky.social
Seattle, like NYC, has elected a self described socialist (would likely be labelled a progressive in Canada) who defeated the incumbent mayor who blocked efforts to tax more wealthy residents to pay for affordable housing. GIFT ARTICLE #HOUSING
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Katie Wilson, a Political Newcomer, Is Elected Mayor in Seattle
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Seattle, like NYC, has elected a self described socialist (would likely be labelled a progressive in Canada) who defeated the incumbent mayor who blocked efforts to tax more wealthy residents to pay for affordable housing. GIFT ARTICLE #HOUSING
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
If you're a Neil Young fan ... CBC radio music is dedicating 2 hours to listen to and hear from Young. On today (Wednesday Nov 12) starting at 3 pm PST.
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
If you're a Neil Young fan ... CBC radio music is dedicating 2 hours to listen to and hear from Young. On today (Wednesday Nov 12) starting at 3 pm PST.
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Last Friday, I attended a meeting convened by @visionzerovancouver.ca with regional elected folk, transportation & public health professionals to talk about inter-agency collaboration on the ending of road deaths and serious injury. It helped solidify for me the value of the #NewWest VZ approach.
November 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Last Friday, I attended a meeting convened by @visionzerovancouver.ca with regional elected folk, transportation & public health professionals to talk about inter-agency collaboration on the ending of road deaths and serious injury. It helped solidify for me the value of the #NewWest VZ approach.
Congrats BC residents, most believe in science and have not fallen for disinformation about vaccines.
Based on my back of the envelope calculations and 2024 populations, these are the cases per 100,000:
ON, 14.9
BC, 5.74
AB, 40.1
MB, 17.0
SK, 8.69
We're not as bad in ON as I thought, but nothing to be proud of either.
ON, 14.9
BC, 5.74
AB, 40.1
MB, 17.0
SK, 8.69
We're not as bad in ON as I thought, but nothing to be proud of either.
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Congrats BC residents, most believe in science and have not fallen for disinformation about vaccines.
Sandwich tossing at ICE agents will now be a thing.
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Sandwich tossing at ICE agents will now be a thing.
Sorry kids, we're wrecking the planet and while we'd like to do something we're too cowardly to do it.
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Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Sorry kids, we're wrecking the planet and while we'd like to do something we're too cowardly to do it.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Very much in keeping with what a mob boss would say.
Trump on Mamdani: "He should be very nice to me. He's off to a bad start. I think it's a very dangerous statement for him to make."
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Very much in keeping with what a mob boss would say.
Colorado voters for the win. Making the rich feed school children is both fair and brilliant.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Colorado voters for the win. Making the rich feed school children is both fair and brilliant.
The important news tonight is Mamdami's win in NYC. But on the sports front this news is quite wonderful.
With the news that Shane Bieber has picked up his player option and is foregoing craploads of dough to stay with #Bluejays in 2026, we are putting together a bonus episode of Deep Left Field that includes a conversation Bieber and I had after Game 7 of the ALCS. You're gonna love it!
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The important news tonight is Mamdami's win in NYC. But on the sports front this news is quite wonderful.
Benito Mussolini's ghost also endorsed Cuomo.
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Benito Mussolini's ghost also endorsed Cuomo.
What a great campaign.
UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 5: Vito Marcantonio
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
There are many who dismiss our vision for New York as impossible. To them, I say we need look only to our past for proof of how we can shape the future.
Tomorrow is Election Day. And this is the final Until It's Done of our campaign.
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 AM
What a great campaign.
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Your daily dose of climate hope. From the team at RMI: rmi.org/wp-content/u...
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Your daily dose of climate hope. From the team at RMI: rmi.org/wp-content/u...
More backlash against bike lanes. Montreal elects a new mayor who vows to "audit" bike lanes.
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
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Former MP Soraya Martinez Ferrada elected Montreal mayor
Centrist party leader taps into Montrealer dissatisfaction after eight years of Projet Montréal’s mandate
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
More backlash against bike lanes. Montreal elects a new mayor who vows to "audit" bike lanes.
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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and bikes. e-bikes for parents and young children. e-bikes with 3 wheels for those who can't balance. e-bikes for deliveries. you get the idea.
Instead of trying to green cars so much why don't we just invest in trains. city trains. under ground trains. above ground trains. trains between cities. trains between countries. TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
THE PEOPLE CRAVE TRAINS
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
and bikes. e-bikes for parents and young children. e-bikes with 3 wheels for those who can't balance. e-bikes for deliveries. you get the idea.
Two day ago I lost my cell phone and was pretty convinced it was stolen during a visit to the gym. But no, my partner found it today. In the freezer. Getting old is most entertaining. #aging
October 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Two day ago I lost my cell phone and was pretty convinced it was stolen during a visit to the gym. But no, my partner found it today. In the freezer. Getting old is most entertaining. #aging
Human's don't deserve this planet.
Breaking news: Trump opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
Breaking news: Trump opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
October 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Human's don't deserve this planet.
Breaking news: Trump opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
Breaking news: Trump opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
Everyone will be held to account.*.
* exceptions apply including all criminals who support out administration.
* exceptions apply including all criminals who support out administration.
Kash Patel: "We will not deny anyone their due process and that's the brilliance of this system. That's the brilliant of this administration. Everyone will be held to account."
October 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Everyone will be held to account.*.
* exceptions apply including all criminals who support out administration.
* exceptions apply including all criminals who support out administration.
I'll continue to roll through stop signs on my bike because it's safer for me. When I drive I stop because it's safer for you.
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I'll continue to roll through stop signs on my bike because it's safer for me. When I drive I stop because it's safer for you.
Given our politicians lack of balls when it comes to gambling regulation this is predictable.
BREAKING
N.B.A. Player and Coach Arrested in Wide-Ranging Gambling Investigation
Indictments against Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, and Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers
BREAKING
N.B.A. Player and Coach Arrested in Wide-Ranging Gambling Investigation
Indictments against Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, and Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Given our politicians lack of balls when it comes to gambling regulation this is predictable.
BREAKING
N.B.A. Player and Coach Arrested in Wide-Ranging Gambling Investigation
Indictments against Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, and Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers
BREAKING
N.B.A. Player and Coach Arrested in Wide-Ranging Gambling Investigation
Indictments against Terry Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, and Chauncey Billups, the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers