Barry Trentham
@blubarty.bsky.social
story seeker and listener, urban cyclist, gardener, bridger, flaneur, community builder, uncle, gay cat man
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Mark Carney’s Liberals win pivotal Canadian election
https://www.ft.com/content/5f9a2aa2-00c8-437c-bfc7-43d1f5416b45
https://www.ft.com/content/5f9a2aa2-00c8-437c-bfc7-43d1f5416b45
Mark Carney’s Liberals win pivotal Canadian election
Former Bank of England governor capitalises on anti-Trump sentiment to win new mandate
www.ft.com
April 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Mark Carney’s Liberals win pivotal Canadian election
https://www.ft.com/content/5f9a2aa2-00c8-437c-bfc7-43d1f5416b45
https://www.ft.com/content/5f9a2aa2-00c8-437c-bfc7-43d1f5416b45
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BREAKING: Canada's ruling Liberals win the election, CBC projects, but it's too early to say if they have majority reut.rs/4lO3kMG
April 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
BREAKING: Canada's ruling Liberals win the election, CBC projects, but it's too early to say if they have majority reut.rs/4lO3kMG
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Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday at national parks from California to Maine to protest the Trump administration’s firing of at least 1,000 National Park Service employees last month.
Hundreds Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts
From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as threats to public lands.
www.nytimes.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday at national parks from California to Maine to protest the Trump administration’s firing of at least 1,000 National Park Service employees last month.
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#Ukraine 🇺🇦 #TrumpsKingdom🏴☠️ - Ukrainians reacting to trashy treatment of their war hero President Zelenskyy by convicted 34-times cheat felon #DonaldTrump & his sidekick, as 'He Defended Our Honour’!
Of course cheat felon Trump's NO honour #LestWeForget
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Of course cheat felon Trump's NO honour #LestWeForget
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘He defended our honour’: Ukraine reacts to Zelenskyy’s clash with Trump
Back home there was widespread support for Ukraine’s president, but also dismay at his car-crash encounter in the Oval Office
www.theguardian.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#Ukraine 🇺🇦 #TrumpsKingdom🏴☠️ - Ukrainians reacting to trashy treatment of their war hero President Zelenskyy by convicted 34-times cheat felon #DonaldTrump & his sidekick, as 'He Defended Our Honour’!
Of course cheat felon Trump's NO honour #LestWeForget
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Of course cheat felon Trump's NO honour #LestWeForget
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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As childhood #vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticism, by @kkirkup.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #infodemic
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #infodemic
As childhood vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticism
Experts see rise in online misinformation and reduced access to primary care as factors that explain drop in childhood vaccine coverage
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
As childhood #vaccination rates slide in Canada, health-care providers look for new ways to fight skepticism, by @kkirkup.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #infodemic
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #infodemic
Just saying… Mexico- let’s join hands!!
February 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Just saying… Mexico- let’s join hands!!
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On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust survivors share the lessons that must never be forgotten. Photo essay by Erez Kaganovitz. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl... via @theglobeandmail.com #HolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember
Holocaust survivors share the lessons that must never be forgotten
On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, portraits of Holocaust survivors serve as a reminder of the consequences of antisemitism
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust survivors share the lessons that must never be forgotten. Photo essay by Erez Kaganovitz. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl... via @theglobeandmail.com #HolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/o.... Such a well written article with a recalling of the wisdom of the American founders that we all could benefit from reviewing-left and right. #politics #ethics #virtue
Opinion | Us and Them Is All the Rage
A German political theorist helps explain MAGA morality.
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/o.... Such a well written article with a recalling of the wisdom of the American founders that we all could benefit from reviewing-left and right. #politics #ethics #virtue
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Ignore the increasing political spin, 6 Real Vaccine FACTS www.huffpost.com/entry/vaccin...
1) saved 150 million lives (mostly kids)
2) rigorously tested
3) serious complications rare
4) mild side effects ≠ disease
5) don't cause autism
6) good for you AND community! ♥️
1) saved 150 million lives (mostly kids)
2) rigorously tested
3) serious complications rare
4) mild side effects ≠ disease
5) don't cause autism
6) good for you AND community! ♥️
6 Real Vaccine Facts Everyone Should Know
Vaccines have been a hotly-debated political topic lately. Here's the honest truth about them.
www.huffpost.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Ignore the increasing political spin, 6 Real Vaccine FACTS www.huffpost.com/entry/vaccin...
1) saved 150 million lives (mostly kids)
2) rigorously tested
3) serious complications rare
4) mild side effects ≠ disease
5) don't cause autism
6) good for you AND community! ♥️
1) saved 150 million lives (mostly kids)
2) rigorously tested
3) serious complications rare
4) mild side effects ≠ disease
5) don't cause autism
6) good for you AND community! ♥️
Misha looking forward to the day ahead as am I as more friends join Bluesky.
January 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Misha looking forward to the day ahead as am I as more friends join Bluesky.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u... Another older, courageous woman says NO to Trump.
Jan. 6 Defendant Shuns Trump’s Pardon, Likening ‘Stop the Steal’ to a ‘Cult’
Pamela Hemphill, 71, of Boise, Idaho, who served 60 days in prison, said it would be “an insult to the Capitol Police” if she accepted the pardon.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u... Another older, courageous woman says NO to Trump.
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Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
Costco successfully defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion ...
apnews.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Costco shareholders have overwhelmingly rejected an anti-DEI proposal as other U.S. companies retreat from their diversity policies
Loving these beautiful snow days!
January 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Loving these beautiful snow days!
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It used to be said that Queen Elizabeth thought the world smelt of paint because wherever she went it had just been repainted.
Trump must think that the world sounds like abject flattery as that’s all he ever hears. Must have been like an electric shock to him to hear something else.
Trump must think that the world sounds like abject flattery as that’s all he ever hears. Must have been like an electric shock to him to hear something else.
“I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others … to present an alternative to the culture of contempt, and to say that we can bring multiple perspectives into a common space and do so with dignity and respect.”
Solidarity with people who use their religious freedom to defend others.
Solidarity with people who use their religious freedom to defend others.
'I Am Not Going to Apologize': Bishop Who Confronted Trump Speaks Out
In an interview with TIME, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde discussed her sermon, which has drawn death threats and prompted Trump to demand an apology
time.com
January 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
It used to be said that Queen Elizabeth thought the world smelt of paint because wherever she went it had just been repainted.
Trump must think that the world sounds like abject flattery as that’s all he ever hears. Must have been like an electric shock to him to hear something else.
Trump must think that the world sounds like abject flattery as that’s all he ever hears. Must have been like an electric shock to him to hear something else.
The first leader to speak truth to power- a small, grey haired woman, who used her pulpit well- a first sign of hope! Take a look at the faces of Trumps crowd. Vance’s wife looked to be ignoring her husband’s dismissive body language as she looked to be listening.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
Video: Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ During Sermon
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde addressed President Trump during an inaugural prayer service, and asked him to show mercy to immigrants and the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The first leader to speak truth to power- a small, grey haired woman, who used her pulpit well- a first sign of hope! Take a look at the faces of Trumps crowd. Vance’s wife looked to be ignoring her husband’s dismissive body language as she looked to be listening.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
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Breaking News: A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end automatic citizenship for babies born on American soil. nyti.ms/4hjcm1u
January 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Breaking News: A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s executive order to end automatic citizenship for babies born on American soil. nyti.ms/4hjcm1u
My cats are hoping for a brighter, sunshiny day!
January 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My cats are hoping for a brighter, sunshiny day!
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"Justin Trudeau just learned what it's like to be thrown under the political bus,"
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau considers resigning over tariff threat: report
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly considering submitting his resignation after a public battle over the economy amid U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. Sources told...
www.rawstory.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:26 PM
"Justin Trudeau just learned what it's like to be thrown under the political bus,"
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Why is Ford’s team so eager to shackle the government to Therme’s Ontario Place project?: The province could have revitalized both Ontario Place and the science centre as vibrant public places – instead we will have to pay billions
Why is Ford’s team so eager to shackle the government to Therme’s Ontario Place project?
The province could have revitalized both Ontario Place and the science centre as vibrant public places – instead we will have to pay billions
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 7, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Why is Ford’s team so eager to shackle the government to Therme’s Ontario Place project?: The province could have revitalized both Ontario Place and the science centre as vibrant public places – instead we will have to pay billions
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#ToronroNews - Aerial video shows off astonishing progress around Toronto's engineered river www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...
Aerial video shows off astonishing progress around Toronto's engineered river
The newly-rerouted Don River is finally free flowing in Toronto, snaking down a renaturalized path through what will soon be an entirely new district…
www.blogto.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:27 PM
#ToronroNews - Aerial video shows off astonishing progress around Toronto's engineered river www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...
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Per this latest Toronto Star article, construction sites are the biggest culprit for Toronto's traffic woes, NOT bike lanes as Doug Ford's #PCPO likes to insist. He really should be called "Premier Doug-straction"! #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VoteFordOut www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...
Toronto’s traffic is a nightmare. Here’s what some experts say is the biggest culprit and what the city can do about it
Premier Doug Ford has focused his ire on Toronto bikeways, but the data shows what has actually closed more vehicle lanes and for how long a time.
www.thestar.com
December 7, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Per this latest Toronto Star article, construction sites are the biggest culprit for Toronto's traffic woes, NOT bike lanes as Doug Ford's #PCPO likes to insist. He really should be called "Premier Doug-straction"! #BikeTO #TOpoli #ONpoli #VoteFordOut www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor...