John Espley 🇨🇦🇺🇦🏳️🌈💉🚀🔭📚
@johnespley.bsky.social
Progressive. Never Conservative. Science, climate change, wealth inequality. Woke.
Proud Canadian born in Yellowknife now happily vaxxed in Toronto. Need more nice.
Like science esp. astronomy, news, reading everything but mostly SFF, horror, mystery.
Proud Canadian born in Yellowknife now happily vaxxed in Toronto. Need more nice.
Like science esp. astronomy, news, reading everything but mostly SFF, horror, mystery.
Pinned
Used Sky Follower Bridge to find 1.7k Twitter accounts that I followed there and have accounts here (about 36%). I have now followed those 1.7k accounts here. It’s pretty easy to use.
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Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada’s recent loss of its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government did what it could to remind people to get vaccinated.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Brazen lying here by @daniellesmithab.bsky.social. As reported, unchallenged, by @nytimes , Smith's govt stopped Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe from making statements at critical times during the measles outbreak.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/w...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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It is foolish to think that by trying to copy Reform's ideas you can defeat them.
They won't vote for you.
All you are doing is pouring petrol on Reform's lie that immigration is a massive problem.
They won't vote for you.
All you are doing is pouring petrol on Reform's lie that immigration is a massive problem.
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
It is foolish to think that by trying to copy Reform's ideas you can defeat them.
They won't vote for you.
All you are doing is pouring petrol on Reform's lie that immigration is a massive problem.
They won't vote for you.
All you are doing is pouring petrol on Reform's lie that immigration is a massive problem.
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Let me go on record as saying I prefer Canada buys the Gripen, rather the F-35's.
Despite Hoekstra's claim about doubling of platform costs, The Gripen will have a substantial less costly platform.
The Gripen is more designed for northern patrol, interception. It has good results. Proven.
#cdnpoli
Despite Hoekstra's claim about doubling of platform costs, The Gripen will have a substantial less costly platform.
The Gripen is more designed for northern patrol, interception. It has good results. Proven.
#cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Let me go on record as saying I prefer Canada buys the Gripen, rather the F-35's.
Despite Hoekstra's claim about doubling of platform costs, The Gripen will have a substantial less costly platform.
The Gripen is more designed for northern patrol, interception. It has good results. Proven.
#cdnpoli
Despite Hoekstra's claim about doubling of platform costs, The Gripen will have a substantial less costly platform.
The Gripen is more designed for northern patrol, interception. It has good results. Proven.
#cdnpoli
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So I had worked for a Serbian guy who mentioned rich people would come and pay big money to hunt humans and I thought “crazy- nah”. But now … even though it’s the NY Post, based on actual Serbian people who had told me this… it looks like the “human safari” hunts were real.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
So I had worked for a Serbian guy who mentioned rich people would come and pay big money to hunt humans and I thought “crazy- nah”. But now … even though it’s the NY Post, based on actual Serbian people who had told me this… it looks like the “human safari” hunts were real.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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The problem of inequality has become so pressing that it needs coordinated global action to address it, a group of over 500 economists and scientists said today.
Inequality is a problem on the scale of climate change, say eminent economists
Leading economists have proposed a panel to address global inequality modelled on the UN’s climate body.
www.politico.eu
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The problem of inequality has become so pressing that it needs coordinated global action to address it, a group of over 500 economists and scientists said today.
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Good for Cdns who are principled & patriotic & stopped travelling to US.
TBH I wish more Cdns would #BoycottUSTravel based on Trump's threats to our jobs,businesses & sovereignty.
Tired of excuses
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing - BBC News share.google/1TcC2hMmmvac...
TBH I wish more Cdns would #BoycottUSTravel based on Trump's threats to our jobs,businesses & sovereignty.
Tired of excuses
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing - BBC News share.google/1TcC2hMmmvac...
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions.
share.google
November 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Good for Cdns who are principled & patriotic & stopped travelling to US.
TBH I wish more Cdns would #BoycottUSTravel based on Trump's threats to our jobs,businesses & sovereignty.
Tired of excuses
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing - BBC News share.google/1TcC2hMmmvac...
TBH I wish more Cdns would #BoycottUSTravel based on Trump's threats to our jobs,businesses & sovereignty.
Tired of excuses
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing - BBC News share.google/1TcC2hMmmvac...
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Homan: "I don't think the UK is a friend to this country and friend of the president"
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Ontario government considering taking control of RECO over handling of iPro Realty scandal
iPro scandal: Ontario government considering taking control of RECO
The Ford government is considering appointing an administrator to take over the province’s real estate regulator in the wake of the handling of the iPro Realty scandal.
www.cp24.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Ontario government considering taking control of RECO over handling of iPro Realty scandal
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Poilievre spent his entire time as MAGA Conservative leader feeding vaccine hesitancy instead of challenging it.
Now we’re living with the consequences. #cdnpoli
Now we’re living with the consequences. #cdnpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Poilievre spent his entire time as MAGA Conservative leader feeding vaccine hesitancy instead of challenging it.
Now we’re living with the consequences. #cdnpoli
Now we’re living with the consequences. #cdnpoli
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Tesla's car biz (worth only $78 per share vs Tesla's current price of $402) is imploding.
Overseas sales in Oct were -33%, the lowest start of Q4 sales on record.
US EV sales at carmakers reporting monthly sales were -71% MoM & -49% YoY after Sept EV rush.
open.substack.com/pub/bradmunc...
Overseas sales in Oct were -33%, the lowest start of Q4 sales on record.
US EV sales at carmakers reporting monthly sales were -71% MoM & -49% YoY after Sept EV rush.
open.substack.com/pub/bradmunc...
A Quick Look at How Bad Tesla's Start of Q4 Is
In all countries that report monthly Tesla sales (ex-North America), Tesla's October sales fell by 33% YoY to new lows since 2022's pandemic.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Tesla's car biz (worth only $78 per share vs Tesla's current price of $402) is imploding.
Overseas sales in Oct were -33%, the lowest start of Q4 sales on record.
US EV sales at carmakers reporting monthly sales were -71% MoM & -49% YoY after Sept EV rush.
open.substack.com/pub/bradmunc...
Overseas sales in Oct were -33%, the lowest start of Q4 sales on record.
US EV sales at carmakers reporting monthly sales were -71% MoM & -49% YoY after Sept EV rush.
open.substack.com/pub/bradmunc...
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The Fermi paradox asks why we've yet to find evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The odds are we should!
A NASA scientist suggests that "alien societies might plateau at modest technological levels and even grow bored with exploration."
www.sciencefocus.com/news/aliens-...
A NASA scientist suggests that "alien societies might plateau at modest technological levels and even grow bored with exploration."
www.sciencefocus.com/news/aliens-...
Why aliens are (probably) too lazy to make first contact | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Space is big. Why not kick back, relax, and wait for them to come to you?
www.sciencefocus.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The Fermi paradox asks why we've yet to find evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. The odds are we should!
A NASA scientist suggests that "alien societies might plateau at modest technological levels and even grow bored with exploration."
www.sciencefocus.com/news/aliens-...
A NASA scientist suggests that "alien societies might plateau at modest technological levels and even grow bored with exploration."
www.sciencefocus.com/news/aliens-...
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The Leafs just had the worst possession game of the season.
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The pressure is rising on Craig Berube to fix the Maple Leafs
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Leafs just had the worst possession game of the season.
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
The Kings had 53 more shot attempts.
The pressure on Craig Berube is rising: www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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A new national poll on sports gambling from Sacred Heart:
- 79% say the recent scandals have shaken their trust in the NBA, 38% say its shaken trust a lot.
- 90% are worried about corruption across sports.
- 75% of gambler believe corruption is more widespread than the NBA
- 79% say the recent scandals have shaken their trust in the NBA, 38% say its shaken trust a lot.
- 90% are worried about corruption across sports.
- 75% of gambler believe corruption is more widespread than the NBA
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A new national poll on sports gambling from Sacred Heart:
- 79% say the recent scandals have shaken their trust in the NBA, 38% say its shaken trust a lot.
- 90% are worried about corruption across sports.
- 75% of gambler believe corruption is more widespread than the NBA
- 79% say the recent scandals have shaken their trust in the NBA, 38% say its shaken trust a lot.
- 90% are worried about corruption across sports.
- 75% of gambler believe corruption is more widespread than the NBA
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Maple Leafs Need Help — But Math on Recent Rumors Don’t Add Up
The Maple Leafs want help, but insiders say the current trade market lacks true difference-makers. With limited assets, what's next?
The Maple Leafs want help, but insiders say the current trade market lacks true difference-makers. With limited assets, what's next?
Maple Leafs Need Help — But Math on Recent Rumors Don’t Add Up
The Maple Leafs want help, but insiders say the current trade market lacks true difference-makers. With limited assets, what's next?
nhltradetalk.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Maple Leafs Need Help — But Math on Recent Rumors Don’t Add Up
The Maple Leafs want help, but insiders say the current trade market lacks true difference-makers. With limited assets, what's next?
The Maple Leafs want help, but insiders say the current trade market lacks true difference-makers. With limited assets, what's next?
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New Jersey Devils are lucky to avoid the Craig Berube disaster
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/300964/
The New Jersey Devils came out of the 2023-24 season with the biggest decision to make of the…
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/300964/
The New Jersey Devils came out of the 2023-24 season with the biggest decision to make of the…
New Jersey Devils are lucky to avoid the Craig Berube disaster - NHL
The New Jersey Devils came out of the 2023-24 season with the biggest decision to make of the Tom Fitzgerald tenure. He just fired his first head coach less
www.rawchili.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
New Jersey Devils are lucky to avoid the Craig Berube disaster
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/300964/
The New Jersey Devils came out of the 2023-24 season with the biggest decision to make of the…
https://www.rawchili.com/nhl/300964/
The New Jersey Devils came out of the 2023-24 season with the biggest decision to make of the…
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New column from me at @xtramagazine.com: Provinces' cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign #canqueer #cdnpoli
Provinces’ cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign | Xtra Magazine
There should be a political cost for using the clause; unfortunately, there isn’t
xtramagazine.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
New column from me at @xtramagazine.com: Provinces' cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign #canqueer #cdnpoli
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NPR was reporting how 65% of Americans believe that professional sports players change their behavior depending on what's the bookies think the results will be
November 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
NPR was reporting how 65% of Americans believe that professional sports players change their behavior depending on what's the bookies think the results will be
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November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Over the last decade, #Leafs management has not only drafted poorly, but traded away valuable picks for either temporary help, mediocre players or both. The #AHL Marlies don't have a single player that could bolster the big club right now. Thanks again, #Shanahan, #Dubas and #Treliving. #LeafsNation
November 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Over the last decade, #Leafs management has not only drafted poorly, but traded away valuable picks for either temporary help, mediocre players or both. The #AHL Marlies don't have a single player that could bolster the big club right now. Thanks again, #Shanahan, #Dubas and #Treliving. #LeafsNation