Dawn Smith
@saffyre9.bsky.social
Digital marketer, hippie at heart, introvert and HSP. She/her. 🇨🇦
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Canadians, Please consider signing this petition asking for renewable energy to be funded equally well as fossil fuels via subsidies. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Sign this Petition - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Canadians, Please consider signing this petition asking for renewable energy to be funded equally well as fossil fuels via subsidies. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Reposted by Dawn Smith
*sigh* here we go again. Your phone is not listening to everything around you 24/7 for advertising purposes. *If* you have voice activation on for the assistant, the mic is listening for the activation phrase: the processing power for listening for a single specific phrase is much lower.
Do you remember when people were saying "I think my phone is listening to me, i'm getting ads for stuff I spoke about" and people said "They arent listening to you, they're just this good at predicting your interests"?
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Well, it happens they were doing exactly that.
www.cbsnews.com/news/google-...
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:07 AM
*sigh* here we go again. Your phone is not listening to everything around you 24/7 for advertising purposes. *If* you have voice activation on for the assistant, the mic is listening for the activation phrase: the processing power for listening for a single specific phrase is much lower.
The squirrel in my wall is getting increasingly loud.
(My pest control lady was here yesterday and installed a one-way door —he's probably pissed.)
(My pest control lady was here yesterday and installed a one-way door —he's probably pissed.)
February 2, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The squirrel in my wall is getting increasingly loud.
(My pest control lady was here yesterday and installed a one-way door —he's probably pissed.)
(My pest control lady was here yesterday and installed a one-way door —he's probably pissed.)
I'm in the midst of planning a canoe trip with folks I don't know terribly well. One women thinks we can accommodate all my dietary restrictions with shared meals, and put together a very detailed meal plan.
Now I have to somehow tell her that I can actually only eat 1 of the meals she planned.
Now I have to somehow tell her that I can actually only eat 1 of the meals she planned.
February 1, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I'm in the midst of planning a canoe trip with folks I don't know terribly well. One women thinks we can accommodate all my dietary restrictions with shared meals, and put together a very detailed meal plan.
Now I have to somehow tell her that I can actually only eat 1 of the meals she planned.
Now I have to somehow tell her that I can actually only eat 1 of the meals she planned.
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You know why this pisses me off, why did former PM Mulroney (Conservative) allow the sale of our Canadian salt mine (the largest in the world) in 1990 to an American company?
This is one of many reasons Cons should never be allowed power, they sell off our assets.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
This is one of many reasons Cons should never be allowed power, they sell off our assets.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Canadian road salt is being shipped to the U.S. while Ontario municipalities run low
Goderich, Ont. is home to the world’s largest underground salt mine, and yet Ontario municipalities are grappling with dwindling supplies of this essential winter commodity.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM
You know why this pisses me off, why did former PM Mulroney (Conservative) allow the sale of our Canadian salt mine (the largest in the world) in 1990 to an American company?
This is one of many reasons Cons should never be allowed power, they sell off our assets.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
This is one of many reasons Cons should never be allowed power, they sell off our assets.
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
I just finished my umpteenth rewatch this week, too. Might just start right back in again.
If you listen closely tonight, you may be able to hear the unique Moira Rose accent emanating from computers and TVs across Canada and beyond.
January 30, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I just finished my umpteenth rewatch this week, too. Might just start right back in again.
😭
OMG. 2026, you are so, so awful.
RIP to a true, certified icon.
RIP to a true, certified icon.
Legendary Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara dead at 71 | CBC
www.cbc.ca
January 30, 2026 at 6:48 PM
😭
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Reminder: journalists get arrested in Canada too.
In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.
In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.
Carol Linnitt, co-founder and editor-in-chief, provides an update on The Narwhal’s court case against the RCMP. Amber Bracken finished cross-examination late Jan. 28. It took more than 12 hours.
To learn more about the trial visit www.thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom
To learn more about the trial visit www.thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom
January 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Reminder: journalists get arrested in Canada too.
In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.
In fact, The Narwhal is in court right now challenging the RCMP for arresting photojournalist Amber Bracken. Our editor-in-chief,Carol Linnitt, testifies today and Monday, and court is open to the public if you're in Vancouver.
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IT IS TOO COLD YOU GUYS I AM TIRED OF GOING OUTSIDE EVERY DAY PLEASE CAN WE JUST AGREE TO NAP FOR TWO MONTHS AND WE CAN REBOOT THIS THING IN APRIL WHEN WE ARE NOT DEPRESSED OKAY
January 30, 2026 at 12:47 PM
IT IS TOO COLD YOU GUYS I AM TIRED OF GOING OUTSIDE EVERY DAY PLEASE CAN WE JUST AGREE TO NAP FOR TWO MONTHS AND WE CAN REBOOT THIS THING IN APRIL WHEN WE ARE NOT DEPRESSED OKAY
A list of Canadian companies working with ICE. Thompson Reuters, GardaWorld, Roshel, Hootsuite, and more.
www.thestar.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
A list of Canadian companies working with ICE. Thompson Reuters, GardaWorld, Roshel, Hootsuite, and more.
Amongst other things, the CFIA is responsible for keeping avian flu out of your chicken nuggets and recalling pistachios that might kill you.
So this is fine, probably.
So this is fine, probably.
January 29, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Amongst other things, the CFIA is responsible for keeping avian flu out of your chicken nuggets and recalling pistachios that might kill you.
So this is fine, probably.
So this is fine, probably.
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If you are rightfully angry about this you can demand your MP vote to stop Canada from automatically approving weapons permits to the US without asking what human rights violations they will be used for: armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopho...
Arms Embargo Now!
The No More Loopholes Act will go to a vote in Parliament at the end of February. The critical window to act to pressure MPs to vote for it is right now.
armsembargonow.ca
January 27, 2026 at 11:16 AM
If you are rightfully angry about this you can demand your MP vote to stop Canada from automatically approving weapons permits to the US without asking what human rights violations they will be used for: armsembargonow.ca/nomoreloopho...
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Effectively this becomes a government subsidy for grocery chains. It also doesn’t fix the problem.
Prime Minister Carney announces the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to address the higher level of food prices since the pandemic.
January 26, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Effectively this becomes a government subsidy for grocery chains. It also doesn’t fix the problem.
I missed the deadline to get a refund on the writing course where writing assignments aren't evaluated, so it's entirely on me to find some level of motivation to do the assignments and not just blow $250.
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
I missed the deadline to get a refund on the writing course where writing assignments aren't evaluated, so it's entirely on me to find some level of motivation to do the assignments and not just blow $250.
@airpassengerrights.ca Air Canada just cancelled my aunt's Monday flight claiming inclement weather. Can they claim weather 2 days in advance? That sounds like it's entirely within their control at this point.
January 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM
@airpassengerrights.ca Air Canada just cancelled my aunt's Monday flight claiming inclement weather. Can they claim weather 2 days in advance? That sounds like it's entirely within their control at this point.
Good news, if you're an infrequent migraine sufferer: migraine meds that expired 2 years ago still seem to work.
Also, I should apparently get some new migraine meds.
Also, I should apparently get some new migraine meds.
January 23, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Good news, if you're an infrequent migraine sufferer: migraine meds that expired 2 years ago still seem to work.
Also, I should apparently get some new migraine meds.
Also, I should apparently get some new migraine meds.
Reposted by Dawn Smith
If you’re feeling trapped within the Big Tech apps you rely on, Canadian tech critic @parismarx.com shares his list of global alternatives and his progress in trying to divest.
“It’s not an easy task to reject services that have become so ubiquitous and are made to be easy to use.”
“It’s not an easy task to reject services that have become so ubiquitous and are made to be easy to use.”
We need to reassess our relationship to digital tech
Getting off US tech led me to a wider questioning of digital convenience
disconnect.blog
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
If you’re feeling trapped within the Big Tech apps you rely on, Canadian tech critic @parismarx.com shares his list of global alternatives and his progress in trying to divest.
“It’s not an easy task to reject services that have become so ubiquitous and are made to be easy to use.”
“It’s not an easy task to reject services that have become so ubiquitous and are made to be easy to use.”
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Free public lecture by award- winning ecologist Jack Imhof Thursday Jan 22 (tonight) online & in person
Registration link & event details in the article (no paywall) and in post below.
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
Registration link & event details in the article (no paywall) and in post below.
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Free public lecture by award- winning ecologist Jack Imhof Thursday Jan 22 (tonight) online & in person
Registration link & event details in the article (no paywall) and in post below.
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
Registration link & event details in the article (no paywall) and in post below.
www.thespec.com/news/hamilto...
I had a gum graft this morning, then went to the office for 4 hours, then spent 3 hours driving home, and I'm regretting my scheduling choices today.
My face hurts and I'm starving and I can't eat.
My face hurts and I'm starving and I can't eat.
January 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM
I had a gum graft this morning, then went to the office for 4 hours, then spent 3 hours driving home, and I'm regretting my scheduling choices today.
My face hurts and I'm starving and I can't eat.
My face hurts and I'm starving and I can't eat.
I noticed on my Telus bill that they charged me for 5 days of roaming while I was in Mexico, and I had only used 4.
The 5th day was an error on their end—my phone connected to a tower but I had no usage.
So they comp'ed ALL the roaming charges! A small win from an industry that's usually horrible.
The 5th day was an error on their end—my phone connected to a tower but I had no usage.
So they comp'ed ALL the roaming charges! A small win from an industry that's usually horrible.
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I noticed on my Telus bill that they charged me for 5 days of roaming while I was in Mexico, and I had only used 4.
The 5th day was an error on their end—my phone connected to a tower but I had no usage.
So they comp'ed ALL the roaming charges! A small win from an industry that's usually horrible.
The 5th day was an error on their end—my phone connected to a tower but I had no usage.
So they comp'ed ALL the roaming charges! A small win from an industry that's usually horrible.
Reposted by Dawn Smith
Feeling anxious about the world?
I created two free guides on emergency preparedness that focuses on things you can do right now w/ limited to no funds in case of emergencies.
Emergency preparedness: www.patreon.com/posts/124050...
Emergency-Proof the Cupboards: www.patreon.com/posts/125212...
I created two free guides on emergency preparedness that focuses on things you can do right now w/ limited to no funds in case of emergencies.
Emergency preparedness: www.patreon.com/posts/124050...
Emergency-Proof the Cupboards: www.patreon.com/posts/125212...
January 20, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Feeling anxious about the world?
I created two free guides on emergency preparedness that focuses on things you can do right now w/ limited to no funds in case of emergencies.
Emergency preparedness: www.patreon.com/posts/124050...
Emergency-Proof the Cupboards: www.patreon.com/posts/125212...
I created two free guides on emergency preparedness that focuses on things you can do right now w/ limited to no funds in case of emergencies.
Emergency preparedness: www.patreon.com/posts/124050...
Emergency-Proof the Cupboards: www.patreon.com/posts/125212...
I couldn't see the aurora last night because we were supposed to get a blizzard and it was overcast.
I also seem to have missed the blizzard. Woke up to about 2cm more snow than yesterday, not the 20-40cm predicted.
I also seem to have missed the blizzard. Woke up to about 2cm more snow than yesterday, not the 20-40cm predicted.
January 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
I couldn't see the aurora last night because we were supposed to get a blizzard and it was overcast.
I also seem to have missed the blizzard. Woke up to about 2cm more snow than yesterday, not the 20-40cm predicted.
I also seem to have missed the blizzard. Woke up to about 2cm more snow than yesterday, not the 20-40cm predicted.
Reposted by Dawn Smith
While we were sleeping, this person had the worst bus ride since SPEED 😮
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 12:25 PM
While we were sleeping, this person had the worst bus ride since SPEED 😮
Everyone who's supposed to be in this recurring meeting is American except me, so I guess they're not gonna show up?
January 19, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Everyone who's supposed to be in this recurring meeting is American except me, so I guess they're not gonna show up?
There's definitely something living in my eaves.
January 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM
There's definitely something living in my eaves.