Maureen Nicholson 🇨🇦
@maureennicholson.bsky.social
X refugee. Writer and editor. Former Bowen Island councillor. Live for now at SFU UniverCity. Douglas College faculty. Canadian. Block a lot. Elbows up.
Reading through American posts tonight, and grateful for Tommy Douglas.
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Reading through American posts tonight, and grateful for Tommy Douglas.
In Rome, I was struck by how many small, fuel-efficient or electric cars trundled through those windy, cobblestone streets. Insane traffic, but they made it — somehow — work.
Design vehicles to fit the streets rather than streets designed to fit the vehicles.
November 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
In Rome, I was struck by how many small, fuel-efficient or electric cars trundled through those windy, cobblestone streets. Insane traffic, but they made it — somehow — work.
Not surprised.
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Not surprised.
McConaughey’s “The Lost Bus” makes horribly vivid John Valliant’s “Fire Weather.”
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 AM
McConaughey’s “The Lost Bus” makes horribly vivid John Valliant’s “Fire Weather.”
Good job, America. Keep it up!
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Good job, America. Keep it up!
It’s important that the Canadian government has both a credible leader and a credible leader of the Opposition. Debate matters. Poilievre isn’t up to the job. Please find a credible alternative.
October 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It’s important that the Canadian government has both a credible leader and a credible leader of the Opposition. Debate matters. Poilievre isn’t up to the job. Please find a credible alternative.
Cultural differences? None of the English or Italian bars/pubs I visited had TVs playing … Did I just miss them? Folks were talking or reading.
October 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Cultural differences? None of the English or Italian bars/pubs I visited had TVs playing … Did I just miss them? Folks were talking or reading.
Good for Ford. youtu.be/hN_CVvzExpM?...
Ontario launches $75 million ad campaign using the words of Ronald Reagan to argue against tariffs.
YouTube video by Toronto Sun
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Good for Ford. youtu.be/hN_CVvzExpM?...
Thinking about how this period in American history will be documented.
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Thinking about how this period in American history will be documented.
Judy Collins is in New West on Sunday. Looking forward to hearing one of my longtime favourite singers and will be tempted to (badly) sing along
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Judy Collins is in New West on Sunday. Looking forward to hearing one of my longtime favourite singers and will be tempted to (badly) sing along
Just completed a study tour in Rome, Oxford, and London: I’ve got the travel bug. Wonderful experiences. Now for the writing.
October 22, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Just completed a study tour in Rome, Oxford, and London: I’ve got the travel bug. Wonderful experiences. Now for the writing.
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Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is discussing Canada's foreign policy priorities and the new global economy.
Tune in below ⬇️
Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is discussing Canada's foreign policy priorities and the new global economy.
Tune in below ⬇️
A Conversation with Mark Carney of Canada
YouTube video by Council on Foreign Relations
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is discussing Canada's foreign policy priorities and the new global economy.
Tune in below ⬇️
Canadian Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social is discussing Canada's foreign policy priorities and the new global economy.
Tune in below ⬇️
Two beautiful additions up at SFU UniverCity: the Gibson Art Museum and First People’s Gathering House. Plus Canada’s fastest academic supercomputer. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
SFU unveils landmark new art museum at Burnaby campus
www.sfu.ca
September 23, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Two beautiful additions up at SFU UniverCity: the Gibson Art Museum and First People’s Gathering House. Plus Canada’s fastest academic supercomputer. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
I need a Tylenol.
September 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I need a Tylenol.
Our Canadian Parliament should have sat on its hands. Not impressed.
September 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Our Canadian Parliament should have sat on its hands. Not impressed.
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Beaverton knocked it out of the park.
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/09/report-at-this-point-we-are-just-trying-to-figure-who-canadian-parliament-wont-give-a-standing-ovation-to/
Satire or reality? 😮💨
#cdnpoli #beaverton
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/09/report-at-this-point-we-are-just-trying-to-figure-who-canadian-parliament-wont-give-a-standing-ovation-to/
Satire or reality? 😮💨
#cdnpoli #beaverton
www.thebeaverton.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Beaverton knocked it out of the park.
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/09/report-at-this-point-we-are-just-trying-to-figure-who-canadian-parliament-wont-give-a-standing-ovation-to/
Satire or reality? 😮💨
#cdnpoli #beaverton
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/09/report-at-this-point-we-are-just-trying-to-figure-who-canadian-parliament-wont-give-a-standing-ovation-to/
Satire or reality? 😮💨
#cdnpoli #beaverton
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This should concern us all. The BCNDP has said nothing about this. It is a disgrace if NOLS gets their application approved.
September 7, 2025 at 10:21 PM
This should concern us all. The BCNDP has said nothing about this. It is a disgrace if NOLS gets their application approved.
Pleased to see this. #bowenisland Thanks to Metro Parks for its big investment in the heritage orchard. www.bowenislandundercurrent.com/local-news/m...
Museum Cottage reopens after three-year hiatus
Islanders explored the renovations during Bowfest weekend
www.bowenislandundercurrent.com
September 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Pleased to see this. #bowenisland Thanks to Metro Parks for its big investment in the heritage orchard. www.bowenislandundercurrent.com/local-news/m...
Brilliant actor and film: Cillian Murphy in Small Things Like These,
September 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Brilliant actor and film: Cillian Murphy in Small Things Like These,
This is the first time in 31 years that I haven’t been preparing for the first day of teaching. Going to sit in the garden.
August 27, 2025 at 2:23 AM
This is the first time in 31 years that I haven’t been preparing for the first day of teaching. Going to sit in the garden.
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Japan Post just announced they will no longer deliver mail to the United States, joining Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, France, and Sweden.
August 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Japan Post just announced they will no longer deliver mail to the United States, joining Germany, Austria, Denmark, Italy, France, and Sweden.
Hoping for an interesting result in tomorrow’s by-election.
August 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Hoping for an interesting result in tomorrow’s by-election.
If any Canadian had remaining doubts about the safety of travelling to the U.S., the occupation going down in Washington DC should give a clear answer: Don’t go there. This is madness and needs to be stopped.
August 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
If any Canadian had remaining doubts about the safety of travelling to the U.S., the occupation going down in Washington DC should give a clear answer: Don’t go there. This is madness and needs to be stopped.