Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦
@blackwellmerlin.bsky.social
Mayor/ Politician with great concern for our civil society and the future of our planet.
Bizarrely also a Japanese automotive historian, who will move that work to another Bluesky account.
Bizarrely also a Japanese automotive historian, who will move that work to another Bluesky account.
Pinned
I need to pin this!
I’m not at all in love with pipeline companies right now because of the B.C. Assessment Tax discussion.
There’s no way I would support an oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
My fear is the “big compromise” will be the “proponent” becoming the federal government via a TransMountain 3rd line.
There’s no way I would support an oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
My fear is the “big compromise” will be the “proponent” becoming the federal government via a TransMountain 3rd line.
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I’m not at all in love with pipeline companies right now because of the B.C. Assessment Tax discussion.
There’s no way I would support an oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
My fear is the “big compromise” will be the “proponent” becoming the federal government via a TransMountain 3rd line.
There’s no way I would support an oil pipeline to the northwest coast.
My fear is the “big compromise” will be the “proponent” becoming the federal government via a TransMountain 3rd line.
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Given the Brodie stuff, just going to pin this.
NEW (10 years ago): The two history volumes of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report are readable, chilling, and irrefutable. You can't read it all in one sitting. But they answer all the questions you may have.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...
The Definitive History of Canada’s Residential School Shame | The Tyee
Ten years ago, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its landmark report. Everyone should read it.
thetyee.ca
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Given the Brodie stuff, just going to pin this.
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
November 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Another glorious day in Clearwater.
Need nurses and Highway Patrol officers.
Need nurses and Highway Patrol officers.
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Another glorious day in Clearwater.
Need nurses and Highway Patrol officers.
Need nurses and Highway Patrol officers.
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Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.
Four giants control 80% of meat processing.
A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.
The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.
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Twitter down in parts of the world as the US congress is set to vote on the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Twitter down in parts of the world as the US congress is set to vote on the Epstein files.
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Good Monday morning friends!
A Healthy List:
Sleep more
Eat less sugar
Remove clutter
Stay teachable
Show gratitude
Actually exercise
Roll more dice🎲
Drink more water💧
Read 📖 & write ✍️ more
Learn to play more boardgames
Spend quality time with loved ones
#MondayMotivation
A Healthy List:
Sleep more
Eat less sugar
Remove clutter
Stay teachable
Show gratitude
Actually exercise
Roll more dice🎲
Drink more water💧
Read 📖 & write ✍️ more
Learn to play more boardgames
Spend quality time with loved ones
#MondayMotivation
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good Monday morning friends!
A Healthy List:
Sleep more
Eat less sugar
Remove clutter
Stay teachable
Show gratitude
Actually exercise
Roll more dice🎲
Drink more water💧
Read 📖 & write ✍️ more
Learn to play more boardgames
Spend quality time with loved ones
#MondayMotivation
A Healthy List:
Sleep more
Eat less sugar
Remove clutter
Stay teachable
Show gratitude
Actually exercise
Roll more dice🎲
Drink more water💧
Read 📖 & write ✍️ more
Learn to play more boardgames
Spend quality time with loved ones
#MondayMotivation
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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“The proposed changes could lead to a $600,000 shortfall to City of Kamloops coffers, which amounts to a roughly 0.5 per cent hit to the budget.”
November 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“The proposed changes could lead to a $600,000 shortfall to City of Kamloops coffers, which amounts to a roughly 0.5 per cent hit to the budget.”
The potential impact of the TransMountain pipeline taxation model change if the BC Finance Minister approves them.
If this goes through it will be devastating to local taxpayers.
If this goes through it will be devastating to local taxpayers.
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The potential impact of the TransMountain pipeline taxation model change if the BC Finance Minister approves them.
If this goes through it will be devastating to local taxpayers.
If this goes through it will be devastating to local taxpayers.
Oh hell yes!
Hey Megyn Kelly,
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
14-year-old Eloise would like a word:
“If my voice makes you uncomfortable, good…
because the minute adults start defending predators by defending the age of a child, you’re not protecting the truth, you’re protecting the predator.”
Sound up! 🔥🔊
1/2
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Oh hell yes!
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Another good story by Penny Daflos. Been at this 4 terms and I even learned a thing or 2 from this.
It's a universal truth that everyone's property taxes are a lot steeper than they'd like
But some BC businesses and organizations get dramatically reduced property tax bills - and some not at all
How's it work? Details in my latest for @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social 👇
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
But some BC businesses and organizations get dramatically reduced property tax bills - and some not at all
How's it work? Details in my latest for @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social 👇
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Millions unpaid: The B.C. organizations and companies getting big property tax breaks
As municipal governments across British Columbia grapple with next year’s budgets and potential property tax hikes to maintain service levels, there are hundreds of organizations that aren’t even gett...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Another good story by Penny Daflos. Been at this 4 terms and I even learned a thing or 2 from this.
It’s snowing.
First snow of the year.
First snow of the year.
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
It’s snowing.
First snow of the year.
First snow of the year.
Good article. Hits all the notes.
Cowichan Tribes Decision needs some sort of resolution or defined direction before any attempt at another election.
Cowichan Tribes Decision needs some sort of resolution or defined direction before any attempt at another election.
A shaky coalition and 'near-death' election put Eby under scrutiny at NDP convention (BC)
A shaky coalition and 'near-death' election put Eby under scrutiny at NDP convention - BC News
British Columbia Premier David Eby received approval from more than 93 per cent of delegates at the NDP's convention two years ago, and he's hoping for another "healthy majority" at this weekend's convention in Victoria.
www.castanet.net
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Good article. Hits all the notes.
Cowichan Tribes Decision needs some sort of resolution or defined direction before any attempt at another election.
Cowichan Tribes Decision needs some sort of resolution or defined direction before any attempt at another election.
Note to non Alberta political leaders… When you’ve got Danielle Smiths approval, you may have gone a bit too far with your efforts to appease.
I get the strategy, but y’all still have to keep the rest of us from walking away.
I get the strategy, but y’all still have to keep the rest of us from walking away.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she’s on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s second batch of key major projects.
globalnews.ca/news/1152517...
globalnews.ca/news/1152517...
Alberta premier supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing | Globalnews.ca
Not amongst the second batch of key major projects was a bitumen pipeline Alberta has been advocating for, but Danielle Smith says negotiations with Ottawa are ongoing.
globalnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Note to non Alberta political leaders… When you’ve got Danielle Smiths approval, you may have gone a bit too far with your efforts to appease.
I get the strategy, but y’all still have to keep the rest of us from walking away.
I get the strategy, but y’all still have to keep the rest of us from walking away.
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Sovereign citizens put public servants and safety professionals at risk: www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
Sovereign citizens put public servants and safety professionals at risk
Willingness to retaliate against workers whose job is to assist with, defend or interpret the law makes sovereign citizens dangerous.
www.splcenter.org
November 13, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Sovereign citizens put public servants and safety professionals at risk: www.splcenter.org/resources/ha...
Reposted by Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦
Reposted by Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦
Just walked out of my last class of the day to find Dallas Brodie and her band of residential school denialists harassing TRU students, including blocking an accessible exit on campus, to try and force students to interact with them.
November 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Just walked out of my last class of the day to find Dallas Brodie and her band of residential school denialists harassing TRU students, including blocking an accessible exit on campus, to try and force students to interact with them.
Think not what American history will record about what happens to Donald Trump after today.
Think of what world history will record of what Americans did about Trump after today.
Do you really want your name on the Trump side?
All that happens in the dark eventually comes out into the light.
Think of what world history will record of what Americans did about Trump after today.
Do you really want your name on the Trump side?
All that happens in the dark eventually comes out into the light.
November 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Think not what American history will record about what happens to Donald Trump after today.
Think of what world history will record of what Americans did about Trump after today.
Do you really want your name on the Trump side?
All that happens in the dark eventually comes out into the light.
Think of what world history will record of what Americans did about Trump after today.
Do you really want your name on the Trump side?
All that happens in the dark eventually comes out into the light.
Laying the District of Clearwater wreath at the cenotaph today.
I still can’t make it through a Remembrance Day without getting teary-eyed.
Theresa Braaten photo.
I still can’t make it through a Remembrance Day without getting teary-eyed.
Theresa Braaten photo.
November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Laying the District of Clearwater wreath at the cenotaph today.
I still can’t make it through a Remembrance Day without getting teary-eyed.
Theresa Braaten photo.
I still can’t make it through a Remembrance Day without getting teary-eyed.
Theresa Braaten photo.
Booo
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Booo
I’ve never had a time in my life that I wished so much that we had the strength, determination, and the morals and ethics of the WW2 generation.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I’ve never had a time in my life that I wished so much that we had the strength, determination, and the morals and ethics of the WW2 generation.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
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