Steve Schwinghamer🇨🇦
@sschwinghamer.bsky.social
Inadequate cat servant. Husband. Dad. Historian of #CdnImm. Public & oral history. Museums. Bikes. PhD candidate (Hist) @ Carleton. Kjipuktuk / Hfx.
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Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
How to improve Halifax traffic, provincial government edition:
1) Incentivize more drivers to go through two ridiculous bottlenecks to cram more cars onto the Peninsula.
2) Gaze in astonishment when you make things WORSE.
3) Blame bike lanes because you're angry that cyclists keep passing you.
1) Incentivize more drivers to go through two ridiculous bottlenecks to cram more cars onto the Peninsula.
2) Gaze in astonishment when you make things WORSE.
3) Blame bike lanes because you're angry that cyclists keep passing you.
Collisions on BOTH sides of the Macdonald...
One was near the HFX-Side, and that was earlier.
But NOW - another collision at the former tolls of the Macdonald. Expect big extended delays #HFXTraffic
One was near the HFX-Side, and that was earlier.
But NOW - another collision at the former tolls of the Macdonald. Expect big extended delays #HFXTraffic
February 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
How to improve Halifax traffic, provincial government edition:
1) Incentivize more drivers to go through two ridiculous bottlenecks to cram more cars onto the Peninsula.
2) Gaze in astonishment when you make things WORSE.
3) Blame bike lanes because you're angry that cyclists keep passing you.
1) Incentivize more drivers to go through two ridiculous bottlenecks to cram more cars onto the Peninsula.
2) Gaze in astonishment when you make things WORSE.
3) Blame bike lanes because you're angry that cyclists keep passing you.
Muted the radio to avoid hearing Leafs news. As a recovering "fan," every day is a struggle.
February 4, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Muted the radio to avoid hearing Leafs news. As a recovering "fan," every day is a struggle.
Someone on CBC just mentioned that there might be up to a ten percent increase in municipal taxes and questioned if it was worth it.
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
February 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Someone on CBC just mentioned that there might be up to a ten percent increase in municipal taxes and questioned if it was worth it.
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
I'm a suburban homeowner.
For me, we're talking about an increase of $12 a month.
Just let me PAY. Hell, let me pay twice that.
Give me my municipal services!
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He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
KAITLAN COLLINS: What would say to Epstein survivo---
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
TRUMP: You are so bad. You are the worst report. No wonder CNN has no ratings. She's a young woman. I don't think I've ever seen you smile. They should be ashamed of you.
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
He literally pulled a "you should smile more" IN RESPONSE TO AN EPSTEIN QUESTION.
*looks at structural deficit, lost libraries, foreign media ownership...*
Stephen Harper will be remembered as “a safe set of hands” says Ian Brodie, former chief of staff to PM Harper.
Full Interview: youtu.be/7GIZ8_jKkUU
Full Interview: youtu.be/7GIZ8_jKkUU
February 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
*looks at structural deficit, lost libraries, foreign media ownership...*
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CANADIANS. SIGN THIS GOV PETITION.
PostMedia owns 80% of Canadian newspapers, from smalltown to the National Post.
They're USA-OWNED BY A HEDGE FUND WHO ARE A MASSIVE TRUMP DONOR, Chatham Assets out of New Jersey.
It's a threat to our sovereignty!
[Don't forget the email confirmation!]
PostMedia owns 80% of Canadian newspapers, from smalltown to the National Post.
They're USA-OWNED BY A HEDGE FUND WHO ARE A MASSIVE TRUMP DONOR, Chatham Assets out of New Jersey.
It's a threat to our sovereignty!
[Don't forget the email confirmation!]
Canadians! - PLEASE SIGN e-6821
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-6821 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
CANADIANS. SIGN THIS GOV PETITION.
PostMedia owns 80% of Canadian newspapers, from smalltown to the National Post.
They're USA-OWNED BY A HEDGE FUND WHO ARE A MASSIVE TRUMP DONOR, Chatham Assets out of New Jersey.
It's a threat to our sovereignty!
[Don't forget the email confirmation!]
PostMedia owns 80% of Canadian newspapers, from smalltown to the National Post.
They're USA-OWNED BY A HEDGE FUND WHO ARE A MASSIVE TRUMP DONOR, Chatham Assets out of New Jersey.
It's a threat to our sovereignty!
[Don't forget the email confirmation!]
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in her hospital ward there’s a “suggestion” board just outside the nurses’ station asking how to improve care—i wrote that all staff should be in respirators to minimize nosocomial infection. my note was rather conspicuous as it was the only one in red ink. when i returned hours later it was gone
It’s like this disease just disappeared from the public consciousness.
my 86-yr-old mother in early stages of dementia has developed a rattly chest cough after being in hospital for a week. she has 5 broken ribs (in multiple places) from being struck by a car at crosswalk. docs and nurses are concerned about complications from pneumonia, influenza … COVID? not so much
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
in her hospital ward there’s a “suggestion” board just outside the nurses’ station asking how to improve care—i wrote that all staff should be in respirators to minimize nosocomial infection. my note was rather conspicuous as it was the only one in red ink. when i returned hours later it was gone
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This could be a game changer,too bad Smith and the UCP all but killed renewable energy projects in Alberta. The process discussed would be very viable if it used renewable energy. #abpoli #cdnpoli #lithium
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
A new technology could unlock lithium in Western Canada. It's softer on the environment too | CBC News
As demand — and competition — for critical minerals used in clean technologies heats up around the world, mining startups are flocking to the heart of Canada’s oil and gas industry to tap into a key b...
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
This could be a game changer,too bad Smith and the UCP all but killed renewable energy projects in Alberta. The process discussed would be very viable if it used renewable energy. #abpoli #cdnpoli #lithium
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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The owner of Cookie Crimes Ice Creamery in Lethbridge posted a video explaining how the talk of separation is affecting his future business plans.
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#Alberta #abpoli #Lethbridge
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#Alberta #abpoli #Lethbridge
February 3, 2026 at 8:43 AM
The owner of Cookie Crimes Ice Creamery in Lethbridge posted a video explaining how the talk of separation is affecting his future business plans.
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#Alberta #abpoli #Lethbridge
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#Alberta #abpoli #Lethbridge
Imagine if the power of anonymous armed federal agents to arrest, detain, and deport people was overseen by an independent party versed in law.
That's ridiculous.
Limiting the power of secret police is un-American.
That's ridiculous.
Limiting the power of secret police is un-American.
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Imagine if the power of anonymous armed federal agents to arrest, detain, and deport people was overseen by an independent party versed in law.
That's ridiculous.
Limiting the power of secret police is un-American.
That's ridiculous.
Limiting the power of secret police is un-American.
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More evidence that a well-designed basic income will support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
February 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM
More evidence that a well-designed basic income will support workers without major disincentives.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
No study on UBI has shown a meaningful drop in employment, beyond students and new parents. We want those people to focus on school and raising the next gen.
Man, Albertans have been played so hard by oil & gas.
The *industry* is cutting jobs. The *industry* won't build a pipeline. The *industry* has left Alberta with massive industrial cleanup bills for orphaned wells.
And this guy is so smart he's blaming Ottawa.
🙄
The *industry* is cutting jobs. The *industry* won't build a pipeline. The *industry* has left Alberta with massive industrial cleanup bills for orphaned wells.
And this guy is so smart he's blaming Ottawa.
🙄
"Don't you think that communist Ottawa is leveraging communist China against Alberta?" -- absolutely unreal CTV platformed this loon...
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Man, Albertans have been played so hard by oil & gas.
The *industry* is cutting jobs. The *industry* won't build a pipeline. The *industry* has left Alberta with massive industrial cleanup bills for orphaned wells.
And this guy is so smart he's blaming Ottawa.
🙄
The *industry* is cutting jobs. The *industry* won't build a pipeline. The *industry* has left Alberta with massive industrial cleanup bills for orphaned wells.
And this guy is so smart he's blaming Ottawa.
🙄
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On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - February 3, 1916: The great fire breaks out, gutting parliament. Hansard record of the moment below.
Additional image: Library and Archives Canada / C-010170
Additional image: Library and Archives Canada / C-010170
February 3, 2026 at 9:45 AM
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - February 3, 1916: The great fire breaks out, gutting parliament. Hansard record of the moment below.
Additional image: Library and Archives Canada / C-010170
Additional image: Library and Archives Canada / C-010170
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Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
![[start quotation] MEMORANDUM OPINION
On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of
all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President
Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8
U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United
States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS
holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take."[end quotation]
Underneath is a screenshot of a tweet, which reads: " Secretary Kristi Noem
@Sec_Noem
I just met with the President.
I am recommending a full travel ban on every damn country that's been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies.
Our forefathers built this nation on blood, sweat, and the unyielding love of freedom-not for foreign invaders to slaughter our heroes, suck dry our hard-earned tax dollars, or snatch the benefits owed to AMERICANS.
WE DON'T WANT THEM. NOT ONE.
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Dec 1, 2025
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February 3, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Judge Reyes starts with a comparison: George Washington versus Kristi Noem.
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Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, the Montreal Canadians are hiding from ICE in their hotel.
United States cannot host the World Cup.
Nations must boycott this. Wherever you are in the world, write your politicians and say they should boycott all games playing in the United States, only play Canada/Mex.
United States cannot host the World Cup.
Nations must boycott this. Wherever you are in the world, write your politicians and say they should boycott all games playing in the United States, only play Canada/Mex.
Montreal Canadiens Hide From ICE Ahead of Minneapolis Game
The NHL team is under a self-imposed lockdown in order to avoid the masked ICE agents roaming the streets of Minneapolis.
newrepublic.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, the Montreal Canadians are hiding from ICE in their hotel.
United States cannot host the World Cup.
Nations must boycott this. Wherever you are in the world, write your politicians and say they should boycott all games playing in the United States, only play Canada/Mex.
United States cannot host the World Cup.
Nations must boycott this. Wherever you are in the world, write your politicians and say they should boycott all games playing in the United States, only play Canada/Mex.
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100 crashes involving cyclists last year, more than double the number in 2020 and over one third more than 2023.
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
There was more debate on active transportation at #Halifax's budget committee on Friday. The committee voted in favour of Trish Purdy's motion requesting a briefing note to look at if any bike lane projects for 2026-2027 can be delayed.
Here's the story.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Here's the story.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca/government/c...
Trish Purdy wants details on delaying some of next year's Halifax bike lane projects - Halifax Examiner
On Friday, budget committee voted in favour of councillor's request for a briefing note.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
February 2, 2026 at 11:51 PM
100 crashes involving cyclists last year, more than double the number in 2020 and over one third more than 2023.
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
22% of all injury + fatal crashes in HRM happen to vulnerable road users.
Delay has costs
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
I regret to inform you that recorded history began in 1900.
On the plus side, there is no more crime.
"You have no crime anymore. And I mean, think of it. The country is the lowest crime it's had in 125 years, in recorded history. The year 1900, that's a long time ago."
On the plus side, there is no more crime.
"You have no crime anymore. And I mean, think of it. The country is the lowest crime it's had in 125 years, in recorded history. The year 1900, that's a long time ago."
February 2, 2026 at 11:33 PM
All of you people talking about discovery STOP.
Let this unfold.
Shhhhh.
Let him have his lawsuit.
Let this unfold.
Shhhhh.
Let him have his lawsuit.
President Trump is threatening to sue Trevor Noah over a joke at last night's Grammy Awards, saying that Noah's crack claiming he visited Jeffrey Epstein's island was "false and defamatory."
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over joke about Epstein's island
President Donald Trump called the joke, which Noah made at last night's Grammy Awards, "false and defamatory," again insisting he has never visited Jeffrey Epstein's island.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
All of you people talking about discovery STOP.
Let this unfold.
Shhhhh.
Let him have his lawsuit.
Let this unfold.
Shhhhh.
Let him have his lawsuit.
"...it is fitting and proper that a living institution of the performing arts, designated as the National Center for the Performing Arts, named in the memory and honor of this great leader, shall serve as the sole national monument to his memory..."
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![JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER ACT
[Public Law 85-874]
[As Amended Through P.L. 117–286, Enacted December 27, 2022]
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘John F. Kennedy Center Act’’.
(b) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
(1) the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy served with distinction as President of the United States and as a Member of the Senate and the House of Representatives;
(2) by the untimely death of John Fitzgerald Kennedy the United States and the world have suffered a great loss;
(3) the late John Fitzgerald Kennedy was particularly devoted to education and cultural understanding and the advancement of the performing arts;
(4) it is fitting and proper that a living institution of the
performing arts, designated as the National Center for the Performing Arts, named in the memory and honor of this great leader, shall serve as the sole national monument to his memory within the District of Columbia and its environs;
(5) such a living memorial serves all of the people of the United States by preserving, fostering, and transmitting the
performing arts traditions of the people of the United States and other countries by producing and presenting music, opera,
theater, dance, and other performing arts; and
(6) such a living memorial should be housed in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located in the District of Columbia.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g4lmks53kzgzvv5h2wyzpbkc/bafkreic7en5c4pimjzdfysjzmtwupvndtxzxblhvdr4fnnhym56gbpzbyy@jpeg)
February 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
"...it is fitting and proper that a living institution of the performing arts, designated as the National Center for the Performing Arts, named in the memory and honor of this great leader, shall serve as the sole national monument to his memory..."
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Buy 'em while you can, folks. There have been multiple attempts to pull HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THEY KNEW from circulation. My publisher has previously refused to provide my books to vendors (including at a 200+-person book launch!) I'm grateful to the stores who made sure readers got them anyway.
With every revelation about Trump, Mandelson and Epstein, Sarah Kendzior’s books on how this international elite operates are growing more and more important. @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Buy 'em while you can, folks. There have been multiple attempts to pull HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT and THEY KNEW from circulation. My publisher has previously refused to provide my books to vendors (including at a 200+-person book launch!) I'm grateful to the stores who made sure readers got them anyway.
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Remembering Catherine O’Hara, O.C. From SCTV to yelling “KEVIN!!!” on the big screen, to the unforgettable Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, and everything in between, she made us laugh for decades with her fearless comedy and iconic characters.
📷3614420 (Bryan Adams)
📷3614420 (Bryan Adams)
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Remembering Catherine O’Hara, O.C. From SCTV to yelling “KEVIN!!!” on the big screen, to the unforgettable Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek, and everything in between, she made us laugh for decades with her fearless comedy and iconic characters.
📷3614420 (Bryan Adams)
📷3614420 (Bryan Adams)