Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦
@risingaction.bsky.social
Sports guy. Some yelling about other things too.
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
I had a blue check once, but Elon took it away. 🇺🇦
@loveyourcake.bsky.social tolerates my snoring
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Thinking more and more about how much certain actors are pushing us towards a post-truth, post-data world, a world driven purely by narratives and vibes
It's not good.
It's not good.
Tom Wilson practising on PP1 with the Capitals right now, so sure looks like he’s back. Been out for eight games. Caps in Vancouver to play Canucks tonight.
January 21, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Tom Wilson practising on PP1 with the Capitals right now, so sure looks like he’s back. Been out for eight games. Caps in Vancouver to play Canucks tonight.
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The Democrats should shut down the government on this sentence alone.
January 21, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Democrats should shut down the government on this sentence alone.
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Really wish the asshole Europeans would understand that this isn’t the U.S. starting an imperial expansion.
This is an eviscerated shell of a U.S. government being used as a weapon by *international* tech oligarchs to end traditional, democratic nations and replace them with a tech-run dystopia.
This is an eviscerated shell of a U.S. government being used as a weapon by *international* tech oligarchs to end traditional, democratic nations and replace them with a tech-run dystopia.
January 21, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Really wish the asshole Europeans would understand that this isn’t the U.S. starting an imperial expansion.
This is an eviscerated shell of a U.S. government being used as a weapon by *international* tech oligarchs to end traditional, democratic nations and replace them with a tech-run dystopia.
This is an eviscerated shell of a U.S. government being used as a weapon by *international* tech oligarchs to end traditional, democratic nations and replace them with a tech-run dystopia.
The Demko (re)injury and the Sherwood trade are really just in keeping with the long throughline of Canucks history.
1991-1995 and 2001 to 2012 are the exceptions, not the rule, of this sorry franchise
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
1991-1995 and 2001 to 2012 are the exceptions, not the rule, of this sorry franchise
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Canucks: Sherwood traded, Demko out (again). A season of symbolism
The Vancouver Canucks' history is filled with bad moments. Losing Kiefer Sherwood is one of them.
theprovince.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Demko (re)injury and the Sherwood trade are really just in keeping with the long throughline of Canucks history.
1991-1995 and 2001 to 2012 are the exceptions, not the rule, of this sorry franchise
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
1991-1995 and 2001 to 2012 are the exceptions, not the rule, of this sorry franchise
theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
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Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
Read more at: theprogress.com/2026/01/21/c...
Read more at: theprogress.com/2026/01/21/c...
Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season - Chilliwack Progress
BCHL club will continue to operate out of the Chilliwack Coliseum for at least one more season
theprogress.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Chiefs hockey team remaining in Chilliwack for 2026-27 season
Read more at: theprogress.com/2026/01/21/c...
Read more at: theprogress.com/2026/01/21/c...
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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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Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Carney: "We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark and fully support their unique right to determine Greenland's future. Our commitment to NATO's Article 5 is unwavering ... Canada strongly opposes tariffs over Greenland"
Jesus
Over half of Metro Vancouver trucks inspected in 2025 were taken off the road: RCMP vancouversun.com/news/over-ha...
January 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Jesus
TW (only for Canucks fans): Mark Messier
This was sent to me this morning
This was sent to me this morning
January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
TW (only for Canucks fans): Mark Messier
This was sent to me this morning
This was sent to me this morning
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I think this is the first Bluesky-native all-time hall of fame thread
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 4:28 AM
I think this is the first Bluesky-native all-time hall of fame thread
That extension felt 😬 at the time now it’s very much 🥴
#Canucks GM Patrik Allvin when asked if surgery may be required for Thatcher Demko:
"I think we are going through, taking opinions from other resources around the world to see where his status is and what needs to be done or not."
"I think we are going through, taking opinions from other resources around the world to see where his status is and what needs to be done or not."
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
That extension felt 😬 at the time now it’s very much 🥴
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Mark Carney should start saying stuff like "we hope to peacefully de-escalate this situation between our two neighbours, the Americans and Danish. Canadians have long valued our role as sharing land border with two distinct nations." Throw a bone to the Google Earth sickos.
January 19, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Mark Carney should start saying stuff like "we hope to peacefully de-escalate this situation between our two neighbours, the Americans and Danish. Canadians have long valued our role as sharing land border with two distinct nations." Throw a bone to the Google Earth sickos.
And you’ve got to believe they’d like to add another
#Canucks now have four picks in the first two rounds of this summer's draft. There's a very strong chance the four picks will land in the top 50.
That's a great chance to inject some young talent into this organization.
That's a great chance to inject some young talent into this organization.
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
And you’ve got to believe they’d like to add another
Picks are in 2026 and 2027 I’m told.
Global’s Jay Janower reports Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose for two second round picks and a ‘depth’ defenceman
January 19, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Picks are in 2026 and 2027 I’m told.
Global’s Jay Janower reports Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose for two second round picks and a ‘depth’ defenceman
January 19, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Global’s Jay Janower reports Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose for two second round picks and a ‘depth’ defenceman
Indeed
At least the Whitecaps’ season starts soon.
January 18, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Indeed
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When the #Canucks lost 10 straight in 1997/98, they were outscored 48-19
On this current 10-game losing streak, Vancouver has been outscored 45-17
On this current 10-game losing streak, Vancouver has been outscored 45-17
January 18, 2026 at 5:59 AM
When the #Canucks lost 10 straight in 1997/98, they were outscored 48-19
On this current 10-game losing streak, Vancouver has been outscored 45-17
On this current 10-game losing streak, Vancouver has been outscored 45-17
Well if you wanted to know what a hockey clinic it can be when a bad team is up against a pretty good team ... that has been the second period between the Canucks and Oilers.
January 18, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Well if you wanted to know what a hockey clinic it can be when a bad team is up against a pretty good team ... that has been the second period between the Canucks and Oilers.
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Jake Sanderson post-game about the team’s goaltending tonight.
“I think Leevi(Merilainen) made some good saves. But I think at the end of the day, you got to make more than 10 saves to win a game.”
“I think Leevi(Merilainen) made some good saves. But I think at the end of the day, you got to make more than 10 saves to win a game.”
January 18, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Jake Sanderson post-game about the team’s goaltending tonight.
“I think Leevi(Merilainen) made some good saves. But I think at the end of the day, you got to make more than 10 saves to win a game.”
“I think Leevi(Merilainen) made some good saves. But I think at the end of the day, you got to make more than 10 saves to win a game.”
The rebellion isn’t here anymore. It’s flown away.
January 18, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The rebellion isn’t here anymore. It’s flown away.
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The #CanMNT starts with a group pushing for spots at the World Cup tonight vs. Guatemala.
17-year-old Inter Toronto forward Shola Jimoh starts, as well as 18-year-old Rayan Elloumi of Vancouver Whitecaps.
One eye on 2026, one on 2030.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDBm...
17-year-old Inter Toronto forward Shola Jimoh starts, as well as 18-year-old Rayan Elloumi of Vancouver Whitecaps.
One eye on 2026, one on 2030.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDBm...
January 18, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The #CanMNT starts with a group pushing for spots at the World Cup tonight vs. Guatemala.
17-year-old Inter Toronto forward Shola Jimoh starts, as well as 18-year-old Rayan Elloumi of Vancouver Whitecaps.
One eye on 2026, one on 2030.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDBm...
17-year-old Inter Toronto forward Shola Jimoh starts, as well as 18-year-old Rayan Elloumi of Vancouver Whitecaps.
One eye on 2026, one on 2030.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDBm...
Good catch by Adam K.
Brisebois got hurt in the off-season, skated in a red jersey in training camp, then had surgery for an undisclosed lower-body issue and remains on season-opening injured reserve.
Brisebois got hurt in the off-season, skated in a red jersey in training camp, then had surgery for an undisclosed lower-body issue and remains on season-opening injured reserve.
He wasn't on the ice but Guillaume Brisebois had a locker set up in the #Canucks room today. Brisebois has yet to play this season due to injury.
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Good catch by Adam K.
Brisebois got hurt in the off-season, skated in a red jersey in training camp, then had surgery for an undisclosed lower-body issue and remains on season-opening injured reserve.
Brisebois got hurt in the off-season, skated in a red jersey in training camp, then had surgery for an undisclosed lower-body issue and remains on season-opening injured reserve.
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Nuuk, Greenland. Mass protest at the American Consulate
January 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Nuuk, Greenland. Mass protest at the American Consulate
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If we stand aside when others are threatened, we can expect others to do the same when it's our turn over the barrel.
Canada needs to get in on this in a robust way, and show support for Greenland, Denmark, and other northern European allies, for two important reasons: 1) It's the right thing to do. 2) We could very well be next.
Sweden’s Prime Minister, in a new statement on Greenland:
“We will not let ourselves be blackmailed… Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway, and the United Kingdom for a coordinated response.”
“We will not let ourselves be blackmailed… Sweden is now having intensive discussions with other EU countries, Norway, and the United Kingdom for a coordinated response.”
January 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
If we stand aside when others are threatened, we can expect others to do the same when it's our turn over the barrel.