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Born & raised in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Work in the natural resource sector. Father to 1 awesome kid. Moderately progressive political views.
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
First, security forces fired tear gas at the protesters. Then they formed a line & fired birdshot.
Doctors at Feiz eye hospital in Isfahan had carried out around 300 surgical procedures to remove the eyes of patients with birdshot-related facial injuries.
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Doctors at Feiz eye hospital in Isfahan had carried out around 300 surgical procedures to remove the eyes of patients with birdshot-related facial injuries.
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Iran protests: Eyewitness tells of people getting shot
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
First, security forces fired tear gas at the protesters. Then they formed a line & fired birdshot.
Doctors at Feiz eye hospital in Isfahan had carried out around 300 surgical procedures to remove the eyes of patients with birdshot-related facial injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Doctors at Feiz eye hospital in Isfahan had carried out around 300 surgical procedures to remove the eyes of patients with birdshot-related facial injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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After months of consideration, Green Party councillor Pete Fry looks set to announce his candidacy for mayor at an event next Friday at the Fox Cabaret
Here's my piece from September where I reported on his intentions & why he is probably best situated to unite the left (though far from a given!)
Here's my piece from September where I reported on his intentions & why he is probably best situated to unite the left (though far from a given!)
ANALYSIS | Pete Fry considering a run for mayor of Vancouver — and he could be the candidate to unite the left | CBC News
Coun. Pete Fry is considering whether to challenge Vancouver Mayor Kan Sim with a run for mayor in next year's election. If he ran, Fry would be Sim's third major challenger, joining the mayor's forme...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:36 PM
After months of consideration, Green Party councillor Pete Fry looks set to announce his candidacy for mayor at an event next Friday at the Fox Cabaret
Here's my piece from September where I reported on his intentions & why he is probably best situated to unite the left (though far from a given!)
Here's my piece from September where I reported on his intentions & why he is probably best situated to unite the left (though far from a given!)
Only one reactor is restarting at this site, and they currently plan to run only one more of the seven total on this site.
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Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large
Japan restarts a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima meltdown.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Only one reactor is restarting at this site, and they currently plan to run only one more of the seven total on this site.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Vancouver council is back in session today
Which means they are once again only providing real-time updates on city business to a single website that's under investigation for child exploitation
They've stubbornly defended their approach
Which reaches approximately 50 people
Which means they are once again only providing real-time updates on city business to a single website that's under investigation for child exploitation
They've stubbornly defended their approach
Which reaches approximately 50 people
January 20, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Vancouver council is back in session today
Which means they are once again only providing real-time updates on city business to a single website that's under investigation for child exploitation
They've stubbornly defended their approach
Which reaches approximately 50 people
Which means they are once again only providing real-time updates on city business to a single website that's under investigation for child exploitation
They've stubbornly defended their approach
Which reaches approximately 50 people
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I’m really not sure why there hasn’t been a national strike — no work, no spending — in the Unites States yet in response to the multiple national crises that Trump has created.
Seems urgently necessary.
Seems urgently necessary.
January 20, 2026 at 11:09 PM
I’m really not sure why there hasn’t been a national strike — no work, no spending — in the Unites States yet in response to the multiple national crises that Trump has created.
Seems urgently necessary.
Seems urgently necessary.
It is not just the cold, she also has a reaction exiting water regardless of the temperature.
Others with the condition can have a reaction from just consuming cold food or drinks and risk anaphylaxis.
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Others with the condition can have a reaction from just consuming cold food or drinks and risk anaphylaxis.
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Abergele teenager diagnosed with rare allergy to cold temperatures
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".
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January 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
It is not just the cold, she also has a reaction exiting water regardless of the temperature.
Others with the condition can have a reaction from just consuming cold food or drinks and risk anaphylaxis.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Others with the condition can have a reaction from just consuming cold food or drinks and risk anaphylaxis.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump claims to want Greenland as part of America because China & Russsia want it, but Russia is supporting Trump wanting Greenland???
Obviously, this means Russia has no interest, and China has said as much about their own interests.
US is no longer a NATO ally.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cx...
Obviously, this means Russia has no interest, and China has said as much about their own interests.
US is no longer a NATO ally.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cx...
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Trump claims to want Greenland as part of America because China & Russsia want it, but Russia is supporting Trump wanting Greenland???
Obviously, this means Russia has no interest, and China has said as much about their own interests.
US is no longer a NATO ally.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cx...
Obviously, this means Russia has no interest, and China has said as much about their own interests.
US is no longer a NATO ally.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cx...
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“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Iran may remain cut-off until Nowruz (first day of Spring), then have very restrictive internet access, besides Starlink. While I don't care for Musk, repressive regimes, like the one in Iran, show why LEO satellite Internet access is critical & Starlink is free in Iran.
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Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Iran may remain cut-off until Nowruz (first day of Spring), then have very restrictive internet access, besides Starlink. While I don't care for Musk, repressive regimes, like the one in Iran, show why LEO satellite Internet access is critical & Starlink is free in Iran.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Time to kick the US out of NATO & transition to an EU plus Canada defence force. Maybe we can get NZ, Australia, Japan & South Korea.
Stop trade with the US.
There is nothing to negotiate because negotiating with the US will let them think Greenland can be negotiated.
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Stop trade with the US.
There is nothing to negotiate because negotiating with the US will let them think Greenland can be negotiated.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
Starmer brands Trump's plan to apply tariffs over Greenland 'completely wrong' - follow live
The US president says the UK, Denmark and other European countries will be charged a
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January 17, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Time to kick the US out of NATO & transition to an EU plus Canada defence force. Maybe we can get NZ, Australia, Japan & South Korea.
Stop trade with the US.
There is nothing to negotiate because negotiating with the US will let them think Greenland can be negotiated.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
Stop trade with the US.
There is nothing to negotiate because negotiating with the US will let them think Greenland can be negotiated.
www.bbc.com/news/live/c1...
WestJet reversing move to inst...
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WestJet reversing move to install tight seating layout | CBC News
In the wake of a backlash sparked by a viral video, WestJet has cancelled a new seat configuration that squeezed an extra row on board many of its planes and left passengers with less legroom.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
WestJet reversing move to inst...
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Here's the full 40-minute debate between OneCity mayoral candidates William Azaroff and Amanda Burrows that @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social and I hosted on The Early Edition and This Is Vancouver this morning.
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OneCity debate: Which candidate should challenge Ken Sim? | This is Vancouver | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
With Vancouver’s 2026 municipal election approaching, two candidates are competing to become OneCity Vancouver’s mayoral nominee. Stephen Quinn and Justin McElroy host a debate between Amanda Burrows ...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Here's the full 40-minute debate between OneCity mayoral candidates William Azaroff and Amanda Burrows that @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social and I hosted on The Early Edition and This Is Vancouver this morning.
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The right has become a transnational attack on the progress of the Western world of the last 60 years: a collection of freaks, bullies, weirdos, idiots, and zealots, driven utterly insane by the Internet and Covid and their own self-reinforcing propaganda
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The right has become a transnational attack on the progress of the Western world of the last 60 years: a collection of freaks, bullies, weirdos, idiots, and zealots, driven utterly insane by the Internet and Covid and their own self-reinforcing propaganda
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BREAKING:
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
BREAKING:
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."
"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
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Macron: At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. The first French military elements are already on their way. Others will follow.
January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Macron: At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. The first French military elements are already on their way. Others will follow.
1st time China's full-year trade surplus has passed $1tn.
Trump's tariff campaign barely affected China's overall trade with the rest of the world.
US Trade did weaken, but it was made up for by a rise in exports elsewhere, especially to SE Asia, Africa & Latin America.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump's tariff campaign barely affected China's overall trade with the rest of the world.
US Trade did weaken, but it was made up for by a rise in exports elsewhere, especially to SE Asia, Africa & Latin America.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
China announces record trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
1st time China's full-year trade surplus has passed $1tn.
Trump's tariff campaign barely affected China's overall trade with the rest of the world.
US Trade did weaken, but it was made up for by a rise in exports elsewhere, especially to SE Asia, Africa & Latin America.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump's tariff campaign barely affected China's overall trade with the rest of the world.
US Trade did weaken, but it was made up for by a rise in exports elsewhere, especially to SE Asia, Africa & Latin America.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump encouraging more protests while dragging his feet with delivering help that is apparently "on its way" will only result in the death toll climbing significantly higher. Help was needed days ago, but this is just a game for Western leaders & each time it's just words as Iranians die.
Iran protests live: Trump says help is 'on its way' as Iranian official says 2,000 killed in unrest reut.rs/3YziVWh
Iran protests live: Trump says help is 'on its way' as Iranian official says 2,000 killed in unrest
Around 2,000 people have been killed in protests, an Iranian official told Reuters earlier on Tuesday.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Trump encouraging more protests while dragging his feet with delivering help that is apparently "on its way" will only result in the death toll climbing significantly higher. Help was needed days ago, but this is just a game for Western leaders & each time it's just words as Iranians die.