Roch Bourassa
@rochbourassa.bsky.social
Crisis management, business continuity, emergency planning, operational resilience by day.
Sustainability, politics, environment, technology, fairness, dogs, potato chips by night!
Be well; be safe; be kind!
https://about.me/rochbourassa
Sustainability, politics, environment, technology, fairness, dogs, potato chips by night!
Be well; be safe; be kind!
https://about.me/rochbourassa
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hmmm...wonder if code of conduct permits adding tips or buy-me-a-coffee link such as the following ko-fi.com/bytownbcm 🤞
I want to hear it in his own honest no-holds barred words from former #PMJT on WTH happened since 2015, on PP still hanging on, former advisors turned Carney cheerers, and dealing/placating with King T.
He owes zero allegiance to @liberalca.bsky.social
Maybe on Guy Lepage’s last episode of #TLMEP
He owes zero allegiance to @liberalca.bsky.social
Maybe on Guy Lepage’s last episode of #TLMEP
November 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I want to hear it in his own honest no-holds barred words from former #PMJT on WTH happened since 2015, on PP still hanging on, former advisors turned Carney cheerers, and dealing/placating with King T.
He owes zero allegiance to @liberalca.bsky.social
Maybe on Guy Lepage’s last episode of #TLMEP
He owes zero allegiance to @liberalca.bsky.social
Maybe on Guy Lepage’s last episode of #TLMEP
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“If there is one domain where participation matters—not symbolically but structurally—it is food.”
straightforward read by @jessehirsh.com
#FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty
“If there is one domain where participation matters—not symbolically but structurally—it is food.”
straightforward read by @jessehirsh.com
#FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty
247: Attention, Appetite, and Power
A Country That Doesn’t Understand Its Food Has No Future
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
open.substack.com/pub/metaview...
“If there is one domain where participation matters—not symbolically but structurally—it is food.”
straightforward read by @jessehirsh.com
#FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty
“If there is one domain where participation matters—not symbolically but structurally—it is food.”
straightforward read by @jessehirsh.com
#FoodSecurity #FoodSovereignty
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Interesting how this is not an issue in other parts of the City of #ottawa @en.ottawa.ca where farm gets sold and new owner rapidly builds massive building and stores various heavy machinery (and gets frequent deliveries of other competing companies aggregates)
Interesting how this is not an issue in other parts of the City of #ottawa @en.ottawa.ca where farm gets sold and new owner rapidly builds massive building and stores various heavy machinery (and gets frequent deliveries of other competing companies aggregates)
a cartoon rooster says there 's something goin on around here that just don 't add up
ALT: a cartoon rooster says there 's something goin on around here that just don 't add up
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Interesting how this is not an issue in other parts of the City of #ottawa @en.ottawa.ca where farm gets sold and new owner rapidly builds massive building and stores various heavy machinery (and gets frequent deliveries of other competing companies aggregates)
Interesting how this is not an issue in other parts of the City of #ottawa @en.ottawa.ca where farm gets sold and new owner rapidly builds massive building and stores various heavy machinery (and gets frequent deliveries of other competing companies aggregates)
Wow! Many questions.
Climate folks seemed way too chill.
At the 30 seconds mark: how many people does it take to use an extinguisher?
#preparedness also applies to mass-gatherings like conferences.
Climate folks seemed way too chill.
At the 30 seconds mark: how many people does it take to use an extinguisher?
#preparedness also applies to mass-gatherings like conferences.
🚨 URGENTE | Pavilhão de negociações da COP30 pega fogo. Local é evacuado. Ainda não se sabe a causa do incêndio.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Wow! Many questions.
Climate folks seemed way too chill.
At the 30 seconds mark: how many people does it take to use an extinguisher?
#preparedness also applies to mass-gatherings like conferences.
Climate folks seemed way too chill.
At the 30 seconds mark: how many people does it take to use an extinguisher?
#preparedness also applies to mass-gatherings like conferences.
oh wow! Just heard @joelplaskett.bsky.social Joel Plaskett Emergency "Fashionable People" on radio (#CBC obviously!) ...and it unleashed a flood of kiddo-memories seeing one of the kiddos moving around the house singing that song ... for months!
Time flies, folks! Live in the moment, and enjoy!
Time flies, folks! Live in the moment, and enjoy!
November 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
oh wow! Just heard @joelplaskett.bsky.social Joel Plaskett Emergency "Fashionable People" on radio (#CBC obviously!) ...and it unleashed a flood of kiddo-memories seeing one of the kiddos moving around the house singing that song ... for months!
Time flies, folks! Live in the moment, and enjoy!
Time flies, folks! Live in the moment, and enjoy!
www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-dining...
People read this BS and “buy it”, correct?
First that pic: Oktoberfest. Older than Zs.
Ever been to “sucrerie” / “cabane à sucre” in #quebec / #canada ? Esti (oreilles de) crisse!
This #GenX prefers bar-seating when dining out solo on BizTrips for same!
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People read this BS and “buy it”, correct?
First that pic: Oktoberfest. Older than Zs.
Ever been to “sucrerie” / “cabane à sucre” in #quebec / #canada ? Esti (oreilles de) crisse!
This #GenX prefers bar-seating when dining out solo on BizTrips for same!
🤷♂️
Gen Z is bringing back one of the most divisive dining trends of the 2010s
Gen Z, driven by a desire for social connection, is bringing back a divisive dining trend: shared tables and communal dining.
www.businessinsider.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:24 AM
www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-dining...
People read this BS and “buy it”, correct?
First that pic: Oktoberfest. Older than Zs.
Ever been to “sucrerie” / “cabane à sucre” in #quebec / #canada ? Esti (oreilles de) crisse!
This #GenX prefers bar-seating when dining out solo on BizTrips for same!
🤷♂️
People read this BS and “buy it”, correct?
First that pic: Oktoberfest. Older than Zs.
Ever been to “sucrerie” / “cabane à sucre” in #quebec / #canada ? Esti (oreilles de) crisse!
This #GenX prefers bar-seating when dining out solo on BizTrips for same!
🤷♂️
I submit this image for your critique.
This image was taken from a travel related blog / news site.
This is AI generated garbage!
Worse: there is 0 mention that this site uses #AI for either word or image content.
Click on author link: yep admits to AI use but also notes lots of #journalism creds! 🤔
This image was taken from a travel related blog / news site.
This is AI generated garbage!
Worse: there is 0 mention that this site uses #AI for either word or image content.
Click on author link: yep admits to AI use but also notes lots of #journalism creds! 🤔
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I submit this image for your critique.
This image was taken from a travel related blog / news site.
This is AI generated garbage!
Worse: there is 0 mention that this site uses #AI for either word or image content.
Click on author link: yep admits to AI use but also notes lots of #journalism creds! 🤔
This image was taken from a travel related blog / news site.
This is AI generated garbage!
Worse: there is 0 mention that this site uses #AI for either word or image content.
Click on author link: yep admits to AI use but also notes lots of #journalism creds! 🤔
Hey @en.ottawa.ca :
Any chance that #ottawa draft budget can include a few $ toward improving traffic flow (and road safety!) with upgrading traffic lights to add turning signals for intersection of Terry Fox+Campeau in #kanata ?
What a mess!
Risky driver behaviours!
CC: @clarkekelly.bsky.social
Any chance that #ottawa draft budget can include a few $ toward improving traffic flow (and road safety!) with upgrading traffic lights to add turning signals for intersection of Terry Fox+Campeau in #kanata ?
What a mess!
Risky driver behaviours!
CC: @clarkekelly.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Hey @en.ottawa.ca :
Any chance that #ottawa draft budget can include a few $ toward improving traffic flow (and road safety!) with upgrading traffic lights to add turning signals for intersection of Terry Fox+Campeau in #kanata ?
What a mess!
Risky driver behaviours!
CC: @clarkekelly.bsky.social
Any chance that #ottawa draft budget can include a few $ toward improving traffic flow (and road safety!) with upgrading traffic lights to add turning signals for intersection of Terry Fox+Campeau in #kanata ?
What a mess!
Risky driver behaviours!
CC: @clarkekelly.bsky.social
Pothole Prevention Program in #ontario : www.nugget.ca/news/nipissi...
“set standards … while also promoting high-quality roadwork across the province“
Well maybe if the quality was there initially rather than just another construction job supporting contract it would be better!
Wrong prevention!
“set standards … while also promoting high-quality roadwork across the province“
Well maybe if the quality was there initially rather than just another construction job supporting contract it would be better!
Wrong prevention!
Nipissing MPP Fedeli announces $10 million to fix potholes
Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced $10 million to fix potholes on Ontario roads in municipalities with populations of up to 10,000 people.
www.nugget.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Pothole Prevention Program in #ontario : www.nugget.ca/news/nipissi...
“set standards … while also promoting high-quality roadwork across the province“
Well maybe if the quality was there initially rather than just another construction job supporting contract it would be better!
Wrong prevention!
“set standards … while also promoting high-quality roadwork across the province“
Well maybe if the quality was there initially rather than just another construction job supporting contract it would be better!
Wrong prevention!
Today i learned that Taiwan had its pineapple crisis from foreign interference of another country.
Response: screw you…we found others willing to buy our pineapples. We don’t need you!
In this case lies an important lesson / strategy for #canada in response to US tariffs ans threats!
Response: screw you…we found others willing to buy our pineapples. We don’t need you!
In this case lies an important lesson / strategy for #canada in response to US tariffs ans threats!
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Today i learned that Taiwan had its pineapple crisis from foreign interference of another country.
Response: screw you…we found others willing to buy our pineapples. We don’t need you!
In this case lies an important lesson / strategy for #canada in response to US tariffs ans threats!
Response: screw you…we found others willing to buy our pineapples. We don’t need you!
In this case lies an important lesson / strategy for #canada in response to US tariffs ans threats!
Careful people: with a lot of focus on those emails/files, keep an eye on the apparatus for signs of some critical event to distract !!!
Whether war or some other machismo flex, he will attempt to distract from this!
Sickening!
Whether war or some other machismo flex, he will attempt to distract from this!
Sickening!
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Careful people: with a lot of focus on those emails/files, keep an eye on the apparatus for signs of some critical event to distract !!!
Whether war or some other machismo flex, he will attempt to distract from this!
Sickening!
Whether war or some other machismo flex, he will attempt to distract from this!
Sickening!
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Hey #BusinessContinuity / #CrisisManagement pros:
How do you prepare your organization or clients for the perennial XMas / Holiday season as a leading practice, while still allowing people to enjoy and detach themselves from the ever-present threat of disruptions to critical functions?
How do you prepare your organization or clients for the perennial XMas / Holiday season as a leading practice, while still allowing people to enjoy and detach themselves from the ever-present threat of disruptions to critical functions?
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Hey #BusinessContinuity / #CrisisManagement pros:
How do you prepare your organization or clients for the perennial XMas / Holiday season as a leading practice, while still allowing people to enjoy and detach themselves from the ever-present threat of disruptions to critical functions?
How do you prepare your organization or clients for the perennial XMas / Holiday season as a leading practice, while still allowing people to enjoy and detach themselves from the ever-present threat of disruptions to critical functions?
When politicians make it about themselves while posing for Nov 11 related ceremonies in their local communities, it really shows their own character.
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When politicians make it about themselves while posing for Nov 11 related ceremonies in their local communities, it really shows their own character.
Bringing order to chaos … dramatic, huh??!!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Bringing order to chaos … dramatic, huh??!!
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I understand the purpose and protocols for half-masting.
However, I wonder if it would be more impactful on this day of honour and remembrance to full-mast other flags of Indigenous peoples to make it clear for all to reflect on the significance of this day.
However, I wonder if it would be more impactful on this day of honour and remembrance to full-mast other flags of Indigenous peoples to make it clear for all to reflect on the significance of this day.
Today, November 8, is Indigenous Veterans Day.
We honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans who have served with courage and distinction in Canada’s military.
To mark this day of reflection and recognition, flags at #OttCity Hall will be lowered to half-mast.
We honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Veterans who have served with courage and distinction in Canada’s military.
To mark this day of reflection and recognition, flags at #OttCity Hall will be lowered to half-mast.
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
I understand the purpose and protocols for half-masting.
However, I wonder if it would be more impactful on this day of honour and remembrance to full-mast other flags of Indigenous peoples to make it clear for all to reflect on the significance of this day.
However, I wonder if it would be more impactful on this day of honour and remembrance to full-mast other flags of Indigenous peoples to make it clear for all to reflect on the significance of this day.
#ontario Finance Min. makes time for #CBC Ottawa Morning and i must admit he knows his stuff, and handles good questions respectfully but with enough detail to understand their perspective (along with talking points, too!)
He used “lean into” a few too many times that i thought he would tip over!🤣
He used “lean into” a few too many times that i thought he would tip over!🤣
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Is Copilot trying to tell me something about myself??!! 🤬
I could go on ... but either it will be too verbose, or unprofessional! 🤣
I could go on ... but either it will be too verbose, or unprofessional! 🤣
November 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Is Copilot trying to tell me something about myself??!! 🤬
I could go on ... but either it will be too verbose, or unprofessional! 🤣
I could go on ... but either it will be too verbose, or unprofessional! 🤣
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
Am I the only one that thinks the whole movie is only an elaborate full-scale emergency exercise Rather than the doomsday apocalypse??!!
Entertaining: sure, yes!
Great movie: meh!
Am I the only one that thinks the whole movie is only an elaborate full-scale emergency exercise Rather than the doomsday apocalypse??!!
Entertaining: sure, yes!
Great movie: meh!
A House of Dynamite ending explained: who fired the nuke?
Everything you need to know about the ending of Netflix’s number one White House drama, including what the President did next.
www.newsweek.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
www.newsweek.com/entertainmen...
Am I the only one that thinks the whole movie is only an elaborate full-scale emergency exercise Rather than the doomsday apocalypse??!!
Entertaining: sure, yes!
Great movie: meh!
Am I the only one that thinks the whole movie is only an elaborate full-scale emergency exercise Rather than the doomsday apocalypse??!!
Entertaining: sure, yes!
Great movie: meh!
Listening to former PM #JeanChrétien on #CBC The House and thoroughly enjoying this segment (so far).
Many “Come on!” Or “All that jazz!” and humbled-minded “I did my best!”
#cdnpoli needs more of his wonderful thoughtful service-focused political mind with respectful use of “Madame” to disagree
Many “Come on!” Or “All that jazz!” and humbled-minded “I did my best!”
#cdnpoli needs more of his wonderful thoughtful service-focused political mind with respectful use of “Madame” to disagree
November 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Listening to former PM #JeanChrétien on #CBC The House and thoroughly enjoying this segment (so far).
Many “Come on!” Or “All that jazz!” and humbled-minded “I did my best!”
#cdnpoli needs more of his wonderful thoughtful service-focused political mind with respectful use of “Madame” to disagree
Many “Come on!” Or “All that jazz!” and humbled-minded “I did my best!”
#cdnpoli needs more of his wonderful thoughtful service-focused political mind with respectful use of “Madame” to disagree
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September 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Copper wire theft is a #BusinessContinuity concern amongst #CriticalInfrastructure owner / operators.
Harden your operations, ensure proactive security, be #prepared to respond to avoid escalation into your #CrisisManagement system.
Harden your operations, ensure proactive security, be #prepared to respond to avoid escalation into your #CrisisManagement system.
New Report Submitted: Thief of copper wire disrupts train service on line 2
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Copper wire theft is a #BusinessContinuity concern amongst #CriticalInfrastructure owner / operators.
Harden your operations, ensure proactive security, be #prepared to respond to avoid escalation into your #CrisisManagement system.
Harden your operations, ensure proactive security, be #prepared to respond to avoid escalation into your #CrisisManagement system.
Another #european country issued updated personal #preparedness planning guide: www.bbk.bund.de/DE/Home/home... Now includes war as one of the threats.
Interesting how #germany links civil protection to civil defense to overall defense.
Being prepared is reasonable for many plausible situations!
Interesting how #germany links civil protection to civil defense to overall defense.
Being prepared is reasonable for many plausible situations!
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www.bbk.bund.de
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Another #european country issued updated personal #preparedness planning guide: www.bbk.bund.de/DE/Home/home... Now includes war as one of the threats.
Interesting how #germany links civil protection to civil defense to overall defense.
Being prepared is reasonable for many plausible situations!
Interesting how #germany links civil protection to civil defense to overall defense.
Being prepared is reasonable for many plausible situations!
Well then…i have done nothing to improve the sell-ability of my vehicle, and now the offer goes up:
“Good news - the market value of your car went up to $5,215. See offer: clt.ch/******-*****. Let me know if you have any questions!
****** from Clutch”
Ummm…no thanks: asking price remains $11500K
“Good news - the market value of your car went up to $5,215. See offer: clt.ch/******-*****. Let me know if you have any questions!
****** from Clutch”
Ummm…no thanks: asking price remains $11500K
clt.ch
October 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Well then…i have done nothing to improve the sell-ability of my vehicle, and now the offer goes up:
“Good news - the market value of your car went up to $5,215. See offer: clt.ch/******-*****. Let me know if you have any questions!
****** from Clutch”
Ummm…no thanks: asking price remains $11500K
“Good news - the market value of your car went up to $5,215. See offer: clt.ch/******-*****. Let me know if you have any questions!
****** from Clutch”
Ummm…no thanks: asking price remains $11500K
Pro tip (well, not a pro): if you feel sick, are sick, or feel like you are starting to get sick (you know that feeling in your own body!), then stay away from the workplace!
Been noticing a lot of slippage in the workplace.
Lessons-learned? Me thinks not!!
🤬
This is a #BusinessContinuity concern.
Been noticing a lot of slippage in the workplace.
Lessons-learned? Me thinks not!!
🤬
This is a #BusinessContinuity concern.
October 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Pro tip (well, not a pro): if you feel sick, are sick, or feel like you are starting to get sick (you know that feeling in your own body!), then stay away from the workplace!
Been noticing a lot of slippage in the workplace.
Lessons-learned? Me thinks not!!
🤬
This is a #BusinessContinuity concern.
Been noticing a lot of slippage in the workplace.
Lessons-learned? Me thinks not!!
🤬
This is a #BusinessContinuity concern.