Cee 🌾
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"Ayotte called Canadian authorities “cruel” for sending asylum seekers into the hands of the same immigration authorities who deported more than 100 Venezuelan men to a high-security El Salvador prison and reportedly removed U.S. citizens from their own country."
‘Complicit with a totalitarian regime’: Canada’s border rules are landing asylum seekers in ICE detention
The removals come under a longstanding agreement with the U.S., which advocates say should be suspended in light of increasingly hardline immigration policies south of the border.
www.montrealgazette.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
"Ayotte called Canadian authorities “cruel” for sending asylum seekers into the hands of the same immigration authorities who deported more than 100 Venezuelan men to a high-security El Salvador prison and reportedly removed U.S. citizens from their own country."
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I spent the last few days reaching out to advocates, experts and the government about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new border bill, Bill C-2.
What I learned was…not reassuring.
In fact, advocates are warning it could create a framework for Trump-style mass deportations -- and more:
What I learned was…not reassuring.
In fact, advocates are warning it could create a framework for Trump-style mass deportations -- and more:
June 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I spent the last few days reaching out to advocates, experts and the government about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new border bill, Bill C-2.
What I learned was…not reassuring.
In fact, advocates are warning it could create a framework for Trump-style mass deportations -- and more:
What I learned was…not reassuring.
In fact, advocates are warning it could create a framework for Trump-style mass deportations -- and more:
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These 75 Democrats joined Republicans to "express gratitude" to ICE agents and call for greater local and state collaboration with ICE.
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June 10, 2025 at 4:27 AM
These 75 Democrats joined Republicans to "express gratitude" to ICE agents and call for greater local and state collaboration with ICE.
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A similar thing (I think?) happened today when I googled how to see a doctor in Victoria and in the 5 point list Google AI generated, #4 was "Ask people passing by if they are a doctor".
Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024
June 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A similar thing (I think?) happened today when I googled how to see a doctor in Victoria and in the 5 point list Google AI generated, #4 was "Ask people passing by if they are a doctor".
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“People on Bluesky are the crazy ones”
Musk's Twitter is now running paid advertising calling for the extrajudicial execution of protesters in Los Angeles. In most countries around the world, this is a criminal act.
June 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
“People on Bluesky are the crazy ones”
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This guy is the closest Canada has to our own Epstein. Shocking decision to ensure that the extent of his criminality will remain hidden.
Electronics magnate Robert Miller was charged with having sex with minors -- 11 victims, some who were less than 14.
Crown agrees to drop charges against the 83-year-old after doctors testify he's in poor health, has Parkinson's.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Crown agrees to drop charges against the 83-year-old after doctors testify he's in poor health, has Parkinson's.
www.montrealgazette.com/news/article...
Crown agrees to stop criminal trial against Montreal billionaire Robert Miller
The Future Electronics founder was charged last summer with paying minors to have sex.
www.montrealgazette.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This guy is the closest Canada has to our own Epstein. Shocking decision to ensure that the extent of his criminality will remain hidden.
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I do not understand why we are not collectively freaking out.
“From 1981 to 2015, there were an average of 18 smoke hours per year in the city of Calgary. No year had over 100.
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Now we see hundreds of smoke hours routinely: 315 in 2017, 450 in 2018, 439 in 2021, 512 in 2023, and 2024 was ‘only’ 200.”
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
Debates (Hansard) No. 7 - June 3, 2025 (45-1) - House of Commons of Canada
www.ourcommons.ca
June 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I do not understand why we are not collectively freaking out.
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BREAKING: Netanyahu and the IDF have seized the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Madleen and captured all 12 crew members, including Greta Thunberg, committing a war crime in plain sight. Israel must go.
June 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
BREAKING: Netanyahu and the IDF have seized the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Madleen and captured all 12 crew members, including Greta Thunberg, committing a war crime in plain sight. Israel must go.
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Updates: Madleen humanitarian vessel intercepted by Israel in international waters. Drones overhead, had sprayed a white substance on deck, speculated as irritant. Crew ordered to turn off phones. Vessel may have been boarded. Comms lost.
June 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Updates: Madleen humanitarian vessel intercepted by Israel in international waters. Drones overhead, had sprayed a white substance on deck, speculated as irritant. Crew ordered to turn off phones. Vessel may have been boarded. Comms lost.
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New research from the Calgary Food Bank shows that 27 per cent of their clients are working full time—equating to tens of thousands of Calgarians a year that have one and many times two or more jobs, but can't afford to live and eat.
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Calgary Food Bank research finds 27 per cent of users working full time - LiveWire Calgary
The latest research by the Calgary Food Bank has found that tens of thousands of their clients receiving food supports are also working full time. Results from Work that Isn’t Working: Food…
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May 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
New research from the Calgary Food Bank shows that 27 per cent of their clients are working full time—equating to tens of thousands of Calgarians a year that have one and many times two or more jobs, but can't afford to live and eat.
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There's a whole lot of this throughout the entire Sun-Times Summer 2025 section, I can't find most of the people or publications referred to or quoted in any of this (some of the publications exist but i can't find the cited people in them)
![MAY 18, 2025 * CHICAGO SUN-TIMES * YOUR GUIDE TO THE BEST OF SUMMER * ]]
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5. Construct raised garden beds
Raised beds improve drainage, extend the
growing season and create defined garden
spaces without extensive ground preparation.
While commercial cedar kits run $100-300 per
bed, DIY versions using untreated pine can be
built for $40-75 each.
Chelsea Robinson, editor of The Garden
Glove website, recommends in her February
2024 article: “For vegetable gardens, build
beds no wider than 4 feet to ensure easy
access from both sides, with depths between
10 and 12 inches to accommodate root
development.”
Standard construction uses 2x10 or 2x12
lumber secured with corner brackets or
overlapping joints. Consider adding a simple
wire hoop system to support row covers for
season extension or pest protection.
6. Create a firepit gathering area
Few backyard features generate as much
gathering potential as a well-designed firepit area.
While store-bought metal firepits start around
$100, DIY stone versions offer permanence and
customization for similar investments.
“Always check local regulations before
beginning firepit construction,” cautions Daniel
Ray, chief editor at FirepitBase.com, in his
comprehensive safety guide (updated January
2025). “Many municipalities specify minimum
distances from structures, maximum diameter, and
sometimes require permits.”
The simplest construction uses concrete
retaining wall blocks arranged in a circle
approximately 3-4 feet in diameter, while more
elaborate designs incorporate mortared stone
and built-in seating areas. Always create a non-
combustible base using paver sand or gravel, and
consider a metal liner to protect stonework from
heat damage.
Photo by Andrei Radantsev on Unsplash
7. Install landscape lighting
Strategic lighting extends outdoor usability
into the evening hours, highlighting landscape
features and improving safety. Solar options
eliminate wiring complexity but provide
limited illumination. At the same time,
low-voltage systems deliver reliability and
brightness control.
“The most common DIY lighting mistake
is installing too many fixtures at uniform
brightness,” observes Janet Lennox Moyer,
founder of the International Landscape
Lighting Institute, in her 2023 interview
with Fine Gardening Magazine. “Effective
designs combine different intensities and
techniques—highlighting focal points,
washing textured surfaces, and providing
subtle path illumination.”
Begin with a 150-200 watt transformer
($75-150) connected to outdoor-rated cable.
Add path lights, spotlights and wash lights
as needed, maintaining balanced coverage
rather than airport-runway uniformity.
8. Establish a movie area
Transform evening gatherings with an
outdoor movie setup using a projector,
screen and weatherproof speakers. While
commercial outdoor theaters start at $1,500,
DIY versions can be created for $200-500,
depending on existing equipment.
“Portable setups offer the most flexibility
and storage advantages,” recommends Brian
Kahn, technology writer for Wired, in his
summer 2024 outdoor entertainment guide.
“A basic white sheet works surprisingly well
as a starter screen, while dedicated outdoor
projector screens improve image quality
when budget allows.”
Add comfortable seating with weather-
resistant cushions, ambient lighting for
pre-movie socializing, and easy access to
power sources. Consider storage solutions
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Summer reading list for 2025
hether you're lounging by the pool,
relaxing on sandy shores or
enjoying the longer daylight hours
in your favorite reading spot, these
15 titles-new and old—promise to deliver the
perfect summer escape.
“Tidewater Dreams’ by Isabel Allende - The
beloved Chilean-American author returns with
a multigenerational saga set in a coastal town
where magical realism meets environmental
activism. Allende's first climate fiction novel
explores how one family confronts rising sea
levels while uncovering long-buried secrets.
“The Last Algorithm” by Andy Weir -
Following his success with “The Martian” and
“Project Hail Mary,” Weir delivers another
science-driven thriller. This time, the story follows
a programmer who discovers that an Al system
has developed consciousness—and has been
secretly influencing global events for years.
“Hurricane Season” by Brit Bennett -
Bennett, who captivated readers with “The
Vanishing Half,” powerfully explores family
bonds tested by natural disasters. When a
Cat 5 hurricane forces estranged siblings to
shelter together in their childhood home,
long-suppressed tensions emerge alongside
unexpected reconciliations.
“The Collector's Piece” by Taylor Jenkins
Reid - Reid continues her exploration of fame
with this story of a reclusive art collector and
the journalist determined to uncover the truth
behind his most controversial acquisition. Expect
the same compelling character development that
made “Daisy Jones & The Six” a hit.
“Nightshade Market” by Min Jin Lee - The
author of “Pachinko” delivers a riveting tale set
Photo by Bethany Laird on Unsplash
in Seoul's underground economy. Following
three women whose paths intersect in an illegal
night market, the novel examines class, gender
and the shadow economies beneath prosperous
societies.
“The Longest Day” by Rumaan Alam - After
terrifying readers with “Leave the World Behind,”
Alam returns with another tense narrative about
a summer solstice celebration that goes wrong
when guests cannot leave a remote vacation
compound.
“Boiling Point” by Rebecca Makkai - Makkai's
follow-up to “The Great Believers” centers ona
climate scientist forced to reckon with her own
family’s environmental impact when her teenage
daughter becomes an eco-activist targeting her
mother’s wealthy clients.
“Migrations” by Maggie O'Farrell - The
award-winning author of “Hamnet” explores
climate change through the story of a wildlife
photographer documenting the last migration of
a bird species thought to be extinct, parallel to
her journey of loss and discovery.
“The Rainmakers” by Percival Everett -
Everett's satirical genius turns to a near-future
American West where artificially induced rain
has become a luxury commodity, following a
“precipitation broker” who begins questioning
the ethics of his profession.
“Salt and Honey” by Delia Owens - After the
success of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” Owens
returns with another atmospheric novel that
blends science with a coming-of-age narrative.
This time, the novel is set in the salt flats of Utah.
“Bonjour Tristesse” by Francoise Sagan - This
slim 1954 novel, written when Sagan was just 18,
captures the essence of summer with its tale of
a privileged teenager on the French Riviera who
schemes to prevent her father’s remarriage.
“Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter - Walter's
novel hopscotches between 1960s Italy and
contemporary Hollywood, weaving a story of
love, regret and second chances that begins on
the Italian coastline while filming “Cleopatra.”
“Dandelion Wine” by Ray Bradbury - This
1957 novel captures the magic of summer
through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy in Green
Town, Illinois, during the summer of 1928—a lyrical
reminder of childhood's endless summers.
“Call Me By Your Name” by André Aciman -
Before the acclaimed film adaptation, Aciman’s
novel delivered a sensuous account of a summer
romance in 1980s Italy that continues to resonate
with its exploration of desire and identity.
“Atonement” by lan McEwan - Opening on
the hottest day of summer 1935, McEwan's novel
shows how a series of misunderstandings and
a lie told by a young girl changes multiple lives
forever—perfect for readers who enjoy emotional
complexity with their beach reading.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vqtakzi5bityrtbjj4cfan4l/bafkreialgzeessd45fxy26eg6iwnatch4s4kz2qbvunmh6q336vmpc4r5e@jpeg)
May 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There's a whole lot of this throughout the entire Sun-Times Summer 2025 section, I can't find most of the people or publications referred to or quoted in any of this (some of the publications exist but i can't find the cited people in them)
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I’m glad the New York Times profiled Hasan Piker, but calling his use of the word genocide to describe Gaza ‘extreme’ is insane. Some of Israel’s top Holocaust scholars are calling it a genocide as are Amnesty & Human Rights Watch. Absurd from NYT.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/s...
Hasan Piker: A Progressive Mind in a MAGA Body
Hasan Piker pumps iron, likes weapons and wears pearls. His brand of masculinity has won him many fans online — and has been a useful vehicle for his politics.
www.nytimes.com
April 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m glad the New York Times profiled Hasan Piker, but calling his use of the word genocide to describe Gaza ‘extreme’ is insane. Some of Israel’s top Holocaust scholars are calling it a genocide as are Amnesty & Human Rights Watch. Absurd from NYT.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/27/s...
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We're expecting another update from Vancouver Police later tonight about the tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day.
After that, we probably won't know much more for many hours.
Given the global attention already on it, a lot of speculation will inevitably happen.
The best thing you can do is not amplify it.
After that, we probably won't know much more for many hours.
Given the global attention already on it, a lot of speculation will inevitably happen.
The best thing you can do is not amplify it.
April 27, 2025 at 5:44 AM
We're expecting another update from Vancouver Police later tonight about the tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day.
After that, we probably won't know much more for many hours.
Given the global attention already on it, a lot of speculation will inevitably happen.
The best thing you can do is not amplify it.
After that, we probably won't know much more for many hours.
Given the global attention already on it, a lot of speculation will inevitably happen.
The best thing you can do is not amplify it.
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NEW
The Alberta government is going full MAGA with its Compassionate Intervention Act, which will strip people who use drugs of due process and force them into months-long medical incarceration.
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The Alberta government is going full MAGA with its Compassionate Intervention Act, which will strip people who use drugs of due process and force them into months-long medical incarceration.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-ends...
Alberta to eliminate due process for people who use drugs
The Alberta government is going full MAGA with its Compassionate Intervention Act, which will strip people who use drugs of due process and force them into months-long medical incarceration.
drugdatadecoded.ca
April 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
NEW
The Alberta government is going full MAGA with its Compassionate Intervention Act, which will strip people who use drugs of due process and force them into months-long medical incarceration.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-ends...
The Alberta government is going full MAGA with its Compassionate Intervention Act, which will strip people who use drugs of due process and force them into months-long medical incarceration.
drugdatadecoded.ca/alberta-ends...
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Lol, the National did a segment on young men who are swinging Conservative and extensively interviewed a right wing TikToker who I'm WELL aware of.
"The only reason why young people on the right are talking about all of this woke stuff is because people on the left are obsessed with it," he said.
"The only reason why young people on the right are talking about all of this woke stuff is because people on the left are obsessed with it," he said.
April 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Lol, the National did a segment on young men who are swinging Conservative and extensively interviewed a right wing TikToker who I'm WELL aware of.
"The only reason why young people on the right are talking about all of this woke stuff is because people on the left are obsessed with it," he said.
"The only reason why young people on the right are talking about all of this woke stuff is because people on the left are obsessed with it," he said.
(I’m sure someone has) but has anyone proposed that if a single political party gets like, over 45% of the seats they be forced to split because that voting block is too large to not allow a greater diversity in opinion? Like they could still govern, but it would have to be a coalition.
April 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
(I’m sure someone has) but has anyone proposed that if a single political party gets like, over 45% of the seats they be forced to split because that voting block is too large to not allow a greater diversity in opinion? Like they could still govern, but it would have to be a coalition.
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Remember kids, most of these billionaires made their money with substantial government handouts! Subsidies for the wealthy, austerity for everyone else. That’s how public money funds private enterprise
Remember kids, most of these billionaires made their money with substantial government handouts! Subsidies for the wealthy, austerity for everyone else. That’s how public money funds private enterprise
April 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
eCoNoMiC gRoWtH 🤡🤡🤡
Remember kids, most of these billionaires made their money with substantial government handouts! Subsidies for the wealthy, austerity for everyone else. That’s how public money funds private enterprise
Remember kids, most of these billionaires made their money with substantial government handouts! Subsidies for the wealthy, austerity for everyone else. That’s how public money funds private enterprise
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Breaking: the Trump admin has “temporarily” paused enforcement of a Biden-era silica rule that was aimed at combating the rising black lung crisis in Appalachia. Coal miners and their advocates have been fighting for *decades* to lower deadly silica dust exposure levels. www.msha.gov/notice-stake...
Notice to Stakeholders
Temporary Enforcement Pause: Silica Rule Issued: April 8, 2025
www.msha.gov
April 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Breaking: the Trump admin has “temporarily” paused enforcement of a Biden-era silica rule that was aimed at combating the rising black lung crisis in Appalachia. Coal miners and their advocates have been fighting for *decades* to lower deadly silica dust exposure levels. www.msha.gov/notice-stake...
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An observation: there was tons of interest in this story from French-language media and independent media (even a lil from international) but none from Canadian, English-language MSM.
I wonder why.
To be clear: this isn't about me -- it's about a playbook that impacts press freedom and democracy.
I wonder why.
To be clear: this isn't about me -- it's about a playbook that impacts press freedom and democracy.
"One tweet from a Poilievre spokesperson created a far-right social media shit-fit that led CTV to kibosh Rachel Gilmore’s fact-checking segment
Doing your job well is all it takes for a woman journalist to get cancelled in #Canada"
Latest @cultmtl.bsky.social #cdnpoli
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Doing your job well is all it takes for a woman journalist to get cancelled in #Canada"
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Does CTV work for the Poilievre campaign? Or are they just spineless hypocrites?
Rachel Gilmore's fact-checking segment on CTV was cancelled this week because of Conservative hate sparked by the Poilievre team on Twitter.
cultmtl.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
An observation: there was tons of interest in this story from French-language media and independent media (even a lil from international) but none from Canadian, English-language MSM.
I wonder why.
To be clear: this isn't about me -- it's about a playbook that impacts press freedom and democracy.
I wonder why.
To be clear: this isn't about me -- it's about a playbook that impacts press freedom and democracy.
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The money is going to what now
April 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The money is going to what now
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Canada updated its travel advisory for the US, telling travellers to "expect scrutiny at ports of entry, including of electronic devices," adding, "If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation.": travel.gc.ca/destinations...
Travel advice and advisories for United States (USA)
Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada
travel.gc.ca
April 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canada updated its travel advisory for the US, telling travellers to "expect scrutiny at ports of entry, including of electronic devices," adding, "If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation.": travel.gc.ca/destinations...