MikesGene
@mikesgene.bsky.social
Writer, freelancer, recovering journalist, and old guy. Still hangs out on X, but making the move.
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Well, there really is a WKRP but it is not in Cincinnati, it is in Raleigh, North Carolina. And it is willing to share for a good cause.
#Radio #Broadcasting
#Radio #Broadcasting
WKRP (a Real One) Is Willing to Share Its Call Sign - Radio World
Low-power station WKRP is looking for other broadcasters interested in using the call letters.
www.radioworld.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Well, there really is a WKRP but it is not in Cincinnati, it is in Raleigh, North Carolina. And it is willing to share for a good cause.
#Radio #Broadcasting
#Radio #Broadcasting
New federal grocery rebate proposals do not take into account the fiscal reality of the North.
#CdnPoli #North
"Inuit-hunger advocates say Ottawa’s grocery rebate falls short"
#CdnPoli #North
"Inuit-hunger advocates say Ottawa’s grocery rebate falls short"
Inuit-hunger advocates say Ottawa’s grocery rebate falls short
Inuit-hunger advocates say Ottawa’s grocery rebate falls short of making up for the thousands of dollars many households lost in 2025.
www.aptnnews.ca
February 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
"...not all Yukon schools were engaged in the pilot, and the current federal funding being offered only allows it to adequately fund a handful of schools."
But it will rally help the schools and kids that are involved.
But it will rally help the schools and kids that are involved.
School lunch pilot rolls out in Yukon, some say gaps remain
The Yukon government is launching a universal school lunch pilot, but an Indigenous education organization says there are still gaps
www.aptnnews.ca
February 2, 2026 at 3:44 PM
"...not all Yukon schools were engaged in the pilot, and the current federal funding being offered only allows it to adequately fund a handful of schools."
But it will rally help the schools and kids that are involved.
But it will rally help the schools and kids that are involved.
"...the Arctic is no longer a “low tension region” but rather the front line of “strategic competition.”"
#Arctic #CdnPoli
#Arctic #CdnPoli
Canada must pay attention to needs of Nunavummiut when planning Arctic security
Nunavut’s premier says Canada must pay attention to the needs of Nunavummiut as it plans its strategic defence of the North.
www.aptnnews.ca
January 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM
According to the cafe owner, Yemini coffee beans don't look, roast, taste, or smell the same as the #coffee most of us are familiar with. Wonder if I can find it anywhere in #YYC ?
#MorningCoffee
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
#MorningCoffee
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
According to the cafe owner, Yemini coffee beans don't look, roast, taste, or smell the same as the #coffee most of us are familiar with. Wonder if I can find it anywhere in #YYC ?
#MorningCoffee
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
#MorningCoffee
www.cbc.ca/news/cana...
The #Greenland discussion and ultimately its fate is far from settled. Read what the U.S. U.S. special envoy to Greenland (who moonlights as governor of Louisiana had to say in the NYT today.
Opinion | Trump’s Greenland Envoy: We Need ‘Total, Unfettered Access’
Trump’s special envoy to Greenland argues that the U.S. needs Greenland to defend it, American allies and American security.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The #Greenland discussion and ultimately its fate is far from settled. Read what the U.S. U.S. special envoy to Greenland (who moonlights as governor of Louisiana had to say in the NYT today.
Nicely written story from APTN News that brings a local perspective to the current dispute, threats, and concerns.
#Arctic
#Arctic
Friday in Nuuk: a quiet protest at dawn, and a table of wild meat
Friday in Nuuk: a quiet protest at dawn, and a table of wild meat, while the Greenlandic PM hosts Danish PM Mette Frederiksen
www.aptnnews.ca
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
As the winter storm rages, here's what to know in your state
Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
n.pr
January 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Reporters across the NPR Network are covering the impact of the storm and how officials are responding. We've also got tips for staying safe once bad weather hits.
Happy National Handwriting Day!
from arguably one of the worst cursive writers around. ;-()
pencilsandpens.org/n...
from arguably one of the worst cursive writers around. ;-()
pencilsandpens.org/n...
January 23, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Happy National Handwriting Day!
from arguably one of the worst cursive writers around. ;-()
pencilsandpens.org/n...
from arguably one of the worst cursive writers around. ;-()
pencilsandpens.org/n...
Also from the Montreal Gazette:
.... "Trump’s repeated slights to Canada, his tariff wars and his calls to annex Greenland are all signs “that it’s important to take these threats seriously and to start diversifying our alliances with NATO."
#CdnPoli #Arctic
.... "Trump’s repeated slights to Canada, his tariff wars and his calls to annex Greenland are all signs “that it’s important to take these threats seriously and to start diversifying our alliances with NATO."
#CdnPoli #Arctic
Amid Trump's bluster, Canada urged to bolster military defences in northern Quebec
Increased troops, submarines and naval patrols through Northwest Passage necessary to assert Canada's sovereignty.
montrealgazette.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:22 PM
So far it appears that NATO is appeasing DJT and letting down Greenland. Without setting foot in Greenland he has shown that NATO is strong when talking on social media, weak when in the same room. Denmark overnight now seems to be on its own.
After Trump’s Ultimatum, Greenland Talks Include Sovereign U.S. Bases, No Drilling for Russia
Negotiators have discussed proposals to check Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic and transfer sovereignty over pockets of Greenlandic land to the United States, an idea opposed by Denmark.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:57 PM
So far it appears that NATO is appeasing DJT and letting down Greenland. Without setting foot in Greenland he has shown that NATO is strong when talking on social media, weak when in the same room. Denmark overnight now seems to be on its own.
We live next door to a "raspy, Vito Corleone-like menace". The mob that follows him seem to be quite willing to march down main street anywhere in the world and claim it as their right.
I lived through the Cold War with less worry than today.
#CdnPoli
I lived through the Cold War with less worry than today.
#CdnPoli
Carney Is Offering a Rehab Program for Bruised US Allies | Mint
At times, Donald Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday felt rambling and unfocused, but don’t be fooled: The US president has just told his country’s European allies that when it comes to Greenland, he’s making them an offer they can’t refuse.
www.livemint.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:52 PM
We live next door to a "raspy, Vito Corleone-like menace". The mob that follows him seem to be quite willing to march down main street anywhere in the world and claim it as their right.
I lived through the Cold War with less worry than today.
#CdnPoli
I lived through the Cold War with less worry than today.
#CdnPoli
Geopolitical threats to the Arctic and Arctic resilience lead off todays APTN News Brief.
#CdnPoli #APTN
#CdnPoli #APTN
As Trump threats persist, Greenland urges citizens to prepare for what may come
Our lead story: a Greenlandic government press conference urges citizens to prepare for what could be coming as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to speak of territorial annexation.
www.youtube.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Does anybody else feel like they are straddling two alternative universes?"
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
Hanes: As Trump's threats escalate, Canadians are trying to live our lives amid a broken world order
Most of us aren't contemplating geopolitics when we're folding laundry or heading to work. But given recent world events, we may not be able to avoid it for much longer.
montrealgazette.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
"Does anybody else feel like they are straddling two alternative universes?"
#CdnPoli
#CdnPoli
“Kalaallit Nunaat. Kalaallit Pigatt” - Greenland belongs to Greenlanders
Nunavummiut rally to support Greenland
Dozens of Nunavummiut gathered in Iqaluit to show their support for the people of Greenland who are under threat from the United States.
www.aptnnews.ca
January 20, 2026 at 6:22 PM
“Kalaallit Nunaat. Kalaallit Pigatt” - Greenland belongs to Greenlanders
"...food insecurity is not a reflection of a lack of food availability, but rather an outcome of poverty sustained by inadequate social supports. In short, Inuit simply don’t have enough money to buy food..."
#FoodSecurity #CdnPoli
#FoodSecurity #CdnPoli
Amid Nunavut hunger crisis, communities work to feed residents
With no end to hunger crisis in Nunavut, community orgs work hard to keep residents fed as many parents go hungry to keep their kids fed
www.aptnnews.ca
January 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM
"...food insecurity is not a reflection of a lack of food availability, but rather an outcome of poverty sustained by inadequate social supports. In short, Inuit simply don’t have enough money to buy food..."
#FoodSecurity #CdnPoli
#FoodSecurity #CdnPoli
“People use the slogan, ‘Kalaallit Nunaat Kalaallit pigaat,’ which means ‘Greenland belongs to Inuit,’”
www.aptnnews.ca/nati...
www.aptnnews.ca/nati...
January 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
“People use the slogan, ‘Kalaallit Nunaat Kalaallit pigaat,’ which means ‘Greenland belongs to Inuit,’”
www.aptnnews.ca/nati...
www.aptnnews.ca/nati...
We used to think of DJT's threats against us, or Greenland, as idle boasts of vanity and self-glorification. Suddenly these threats are becoming more serious, especially for Greenland.
The world needs to close ranks for a world of peace, stability, and democracy.
The world needs to close ranks for a world of peace, stability, and democracy.
Lincoln: Beware the new world order of cowboy diplomacy
More than ever, we must close ranks with like nations that strive for true democracy and a world order of peace, stability and respect.
montrealgazette.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
We used to think of DJT's threats against us, or Greenland, as idle boasts of vanity and self-glorification. Suddenly these threats are becoming more serious, especially for Greenland.
The world needs to close ranks for a world of peace, stability, and democracy.
The world needs to close ranks for a world of peace, stability, and democracy.
In June, the U.S. Dept of Ag stripped analysis from a trade report that would have run counter to the Trump administration's messaging. An example of how the White House is suspending data collection and obscuring findings on topics it deems woke or politically inconvenient says a Bloomberg essay.
January 11, 2026 at 12:17 AM
In June, the U.S. Dept of Ag stripped analysis from a trade report that would have run counter to the Trump administration's messaging. An example of how the White House is suspending data collection and obscuring findings on topics it deems woke or politically inconvenient says a Bloomberg essay.
“God help us all when the most powerful person on the planet is constrained only by the morality of Donald Trump.” says one of the guests on this episode. It is a video but you only need the audio and it is worth your time.
#CdnPoli #Sovereignty
#CdnPoli #Sovereignty
' It's sad, but true' Canada can no longer rely on the U.S. | The Corner Booth
With U.S. President Donald Trump's ousting of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and rhetoric about Greenland, how worried should Canadians be?
montrealgazette.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“God help us all when the most powerful person on the planet is constrained only by the morality of Donald Trump.” says one of the guests on this episode. It is a video but you only need the audio and it is worth your time.
#CdnPoli #Sovereignty
#CdnPoli #Sovereignty
I'd gladly provide one to my neighbourhood collector. He does a service for many us in #YYC
#Recycling
#Recycling
Appreciation for Montreal's can collectors comes in a large green bag
Dignity Bag is designed to hold 240 aluminum cans and bring awareness to a profession that's often stigmatized.
montrealgazette.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
I'd gladly provide one to my neighbourhood collector. He does a service for many us in #YYC
#Recycling
#Recycling
Once DJT was back this was inevitable, but... it is nevertheless a sad day for #broadcasting everywhere.
#media #Radio #television
#media #Radio #television
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve - Radio World
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that its board of directors has voted to officially dissolve the organization after 58 years of service.
www.radioworld.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Once DJT was back this was inevitable, but... it is nevertheless a sad day for #broadcasting everywhere.
#media #Radio #television
#media #Radio #television
Been wondering where I left it. So easy to forget where you are parked sometimes.
#Aviation #LostAircraft
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#Aviation #LostAircraft
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January 1, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Been wondering where I left it. So easy to forget where you are parked sometimes.
#Aviation #LostAircraft
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#Aviation #LostAircraft
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"Gather round, children. Let me tell you the holiday story of how the Grinch came to appreciate Christmas (carols)."
Drimonis: How Christmas carols made the chaos of the world stand still
I won’t pretend an evening of joyful music can make up for all the sadness in the world, but it helped.
montrealgazette.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Gather round, children. Let me tell you the holiday story of how the Grinch came to appreciate Christmas (carols)."