Left Coast Chris
@leftcoastchris.bsky.social
Curler and coach, drinker of all sorts of alcoholic and occasional non-alcoholic beverages, hater of conspiracy theorists, left-center-ish in politics, and always up for a smart conversation about any of those topics.
Maybe it’s time to break the auto pact we have with the US once and for all and allow EU, China and other countries access to our auto market. If we’re not going to protect our industry, why should we restrict access to consumers?
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Ford vows to push Stellantis to keep Brampton, Ont., plant open ‘no matter what’ | CBC News
Stellantis announced Tuesday it will invest $13 billion US over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S., moving production out of the Brampton Assembly Plant. That's spark...
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October 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Maybe it’s time to break the auto pact we have with the US once and for all and allow EU, China and other countries access to our auto market. If we’re not going to protect our industry, why should we restrict access to consumers?
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Well, if Disney wants to cancel Jimmy Kimmel for speaking the truth, the least I can do is cancel Disney in return.
I think it might be time for the world to let Disney and their partners know what they think with their wallets. It's the only way the oligarchy will learn. #BoycottDisney
I think it might be time for the world to let Disney and their partners know what they think with their wallets. It's the only way the oligarchy will learn. #BoycottDisney
September 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Well, if Disney wants to cancel Jimmy Kimmel for speaking the truth, the least I can do is cancel Disney in return.
I think it might be time for the world to let Disney and their partners know what they think with their wallets. It's the only way the oligarchy will learn. #BoycottDisney
I think it might be time for the world to let Disney and their partners know what they think with their wallets. It's the only way the oligarchy will learn. #BoycottDisney
I was privileged to spent some time with some very experienced coaches this past weekend in Ontario working on the new Competition Coach training for Curling Canada… always a great time connecting with coaches from across the country.
September 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I was privileged to spent some time with some very experienced coaches this past weekend in Ontario working on the new Competition Coach training for Curling Canada… always a great time connecting with coaches from across the country.
Don’t like the message? Shoot the messages, because it can’t possibly be my fault…
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Trump orders firing of labor statistics chief hours after data showed jobs growth slowed
US president accused of ‘firing the messenger’ as he makes claims without evidence about Erika McEntarfer
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August 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Don’t like the message? Shoot the messages, because it can’t possibly be my fault…
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Danielle Smith is the biggest idiot in Canadian politics. Alberta, you vote in a clown, you get a frickin' circus.
It's never your fault, is it Danielle? 🤡
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It's never your fault, is it Danielle? 🤡
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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Danielle Smith is the biggest idiot in Canadian politics. Alberta, you vote in a clown, you get a frickin' circus.
It's never your fault, is it Danielle? 🤡
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It's never your fault, is it Danielle? 🤡
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Did you think Trump would keep his word about the tariffs if Canada jumped through his hoops on the "fentanyl" issue? Nope.
I hope the US is prepared to suffer as much as we're going to because it's going to slam both of us.
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I hope the US is prepared to suffer as much as we're going to because it's going to slam both of us.
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Trump says he'll hit Canadian goods with 25% tariff next week after month-long pause | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he will go forward with a 25 per cent tariff on most imports from Canada next week, saying the country has ripped off the U.S. for too long and it's time to put...
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February 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Did you think Trump would keep his word about the tariffs if Canada jumped through his hoops on the "fentanyl" issue? Nope.
I hope the US is prepared to suffer as much as we're going to because it's going to slam both of us.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
I hope the US is prepared to suffer as much as we're going to because it's going to slam both of us.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
I had to curl last night, but the good news is that we have TVs inside our ice shed (and out) and got to watch the 4 Nations Final at the same time.
Pretty good night... Canada won, and we won. 🎉
Pretty good night... Canada won, and we won. 🎉
February 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I had to curl last night, but the good news is that we have TVs inside our ice shed (and out) and got to watch the 4 Nations Final at the same time.
Pretty good night... Canada won, and we won. 🎉
Pretty good night... Canada won, and we won. 🎉
Don't accept Canada turning into the USA. You see jackasses spewing their hate, call them out.
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A shadow war on libraries
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
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February 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Don't accept Canada turning into the USA. You see jackasses spewing their hate, call them out.
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
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We're hosting the Invictus Games in Vancouver starting on Saturday... and wheelchair curling will be at the Vancouver Curling Club.
As I'm one of the coaches, I thought I should get a little practice since it's been a while since I've coached this variation of the sport! #curling
As I'm one of the coaches, I thought I should get a little practice since it's been a while since I've coached this variation of the sport! #curling
February 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
We're hosting the Invictus Games in Vancouver starting on Saturday... and wheelchair curling will be at the Vancouver Curling Club.
As I'm one of the coaches, I thought I should get a little practice since it's been a while since I've coached this variation of the sport! #curling
As I'm one of the coaches, I thought I should get a little practice since it's been a while since I've coached this variation of the sport! #curling
Of course, the idiots in the White House will tariff their biggest trading partners. But thinking there won't be retaliation might be the stupidest thing ever...
It will be a miserable time for all of us in the next 4 years. I hope those of you who voted for Trump will suffer the worst.
It will be a miserable time for all of us in the next 4 years. I hope those of you who voted for Trump will suffer the worst.
February 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Of course, the idiots in the White House will tariff their biggest trading partners. But thinking there won't be retaliation might be the stupidest thing ever...
It will be a miserable time for all of us in the next 4 years. I hope those of you who voted for Trump will suffer the worst.
It will be a miserable time for all of us in the next 4 years. I hope those of you who voted for Trump will suffer the worst.
It was a privilege to return to coaching at a BC Curling Championship this season. We had some unexpected challenges, but I could not be more proud of us. Way to go Team Jackson-Baier!
Thank you to Curl BC and the Langley Curling Centre for making this event such an amazing one!
Thank you to Curl BC and the Langley Curling Centre for making this event such an amazing one!
January 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It was a privilege to return to coaching at a BC Curling Championship this season. We had some unexpected challenges, but I could not be more proud of us. Way to go Team Jackson-Baier!
Thank you to Curl BC and the Langley Curling Centre for making this event such an amazing one!
Thank you to Curl BC and the Langley Curling Centre for making this event such an amazing one!
Another good evening watching curling…
January 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Another good evening watching curling…
Spending the week coaching Team Jackson-Baier at the BC Women’s Provincial Curling Championships…
I always enjoy these moments.
I always enjoy these moments.
January 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Spending the week coaching Team Jackson-Baier at the BC Women’s Provincial Curling Championships…
I always enjoy these moments.
I always enjoy these moments.
It’s a busy night full of rentals at my home club - Vancouver Curling Club
December 30, 2024 at 1:36 AM
It’s a busy night full of rentals at my home club - Vancouver Curling Club
Last night I survived my last 🥌 game before Christmas, and after playing second for the first time in quite a while, I realized I am waaaaay out of sweeping shape.
I hate New Year's resolutions, but time to get grinding on the fitness train again.
I hate New Year's resolutions, but time to get grinding on the fitness train again.
December 20, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Last night I survived my last 🥌 game before Christmas, and after playing second for the first time in quite a while, I realized I am waaaaay out of sweeping shape.
I hate New Year's resolutions, but time to get grinding on the fitness train again.
I hate New Year's resolutions, but time to get grinding on the fitness train again.
Was watching a bit of the Curl BC playdowns today and had the thought that I could be out there tossing some 🥌s.
And then I thought meh, I’d have to start practicing again and it would cut into my coaching time… 🤣
And then I thought meh, I’d have to start practicing again and it would cut into my coaching time… 🤣
December 14, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Was watching a bit of the Curl BC playdowns today and had the thought that I could be out there tossing some 🥌s.
And then I thought meh, I’d have to start practicing again and it would cut into my coaching time… 🤣
And then I thought meh, I’d have to start practicing again and it would cut into my coaching time… 🤣
The courts say you need to provide some sort of alternative housing before you dismantle camps, but you're going to ignore them? Especially since your government made a bad situation worse by closing addiction sites.
Conservative "compassion" at it's finest.
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Conservative "compassion" at it's finest.
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Doug Ford preparing to override courts, give police and municipalities enhanced legislative powers to ‘dismantle’ homeless encampments
That was his response Thursday to a dozen mayors who appealed to Ford to enact tougher laws to help them deal with encampments.
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December 5, 2024 at 8:46 PM
The courts say you need to provide some sort of alternative housing before you dismantle camps, but you're going to ignore them? Especially since your government made a bad situation worse by closing addiction sites.
Conservative "compassion" at it's finest.
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Conservative "compassion" at it's finest.
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Barrhead AB doing its best to live up to the negative stereotypes that AB should be trying to avoid. And collateral damage because of the hate towards LGBTQ2 (such as removing disability flags, the Red Ensign at the cenotaph) makes it even worse.
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Accessibility advocates 'extremely disheartened' by Barrhead crosswalk vote
Criss Schaffrick says loss of crosswalk a blow for Barrhead's disabled population who felt a sense of ownership over province's first-ever disability flag crosswalk
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December 3, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Barrhead AB doing its best to live up to the negative stereotypes that AB should be trying to avoid. And collateral damage because of the hate towards LGBTQ2 (such as removing disability flags, the Red Ensign at the cenotaph) makes it even worse.
www.townandcountrytoday.com/barrhead-new...
www.townandcountrytoday.com/barrhead-new...
I got to coach a great group of young athletes from Korea recently. It was amazing to see how dedicated they are to learning and growing as curlers.
November 25, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I got to coach a great group of young athletes from Korea recently. It was amazing to see how dedicated they are to learning and growing as curlers.
Haven’t posted in a while, but this seems like a good time. Christmas in November in Dublin…
November 20, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Haven’t posted in a while, but this seems like a good time. Christmas in November in Dublin…
It’s been a year… time for a couple more random camping pictures…
August 31, 2024 at 7:01 PM
It’s been a year… time for a couple more random camping pictures…
Just a random picture of a place I was camping at for the last week or so…
August 20, 2023 at 12:22 AM
Just a random picture of a place I was camping at for the last week or so…
Huh, someplace new to muck about and see if humanity still cannot have nice things…
August 20, 2023 at 12:21 AM
Huh, someplace new to muck about and see if humanity still cannot have nice things…