Charles Mire 🇨🇦
@charlesmire.bsky.social
Outdoors enthusiast, scientist, math nut, beer & wine nerd, 3D printing expert, recovering entrepreneur
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Love 2 go to the doctor and not know what body part they’re analyzing
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For the evening crowd, my @XtraMagazine column: Provinces' cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign #canqueer #cdnpoli
Provinces’ cavalier use of Notwithstanding Clause a dangerous sign | Xtra Magazine
There should be a political cost for using the clause; unfortunately, there isn’t
xtramagazine.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
"They tried to shut me up by deporting me."
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
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Dozens Of Women Allege Unwanted Surgeries And Medical Abuse In ICE Custody
More women are coming forward to say they were pressured to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
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Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
November 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Whatever Trump is desperately covering up about Epstein, it’s clearly so bad that he thinks it could destroy him
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Followup: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
November 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Followup: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"300 agents stormed the building, rappelled from a helicopter, knocked down doors and hurled flash-bang grenades. Agents ziptied and detained many US citizens for hours..."
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
Prosecutors have not filed a *single* criminal charge against anyone arrested that night:
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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The formula is set. Any crony who committed crimes in the past sues the government now, then DOJ “settles” with a vast payout.
Result: limitless payments straight from Treasury to cronies.
Breathtaking corruption poisons us. It steals money from every Conservative and Liberal American taxpayer.
Result: limitless payments straight from Treasury to cronies.
Breathtaking corruption poisons us. It steals money from every Conservative and Liberal American taxpayer.
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The formula is set. Any crony who committed crimes in the past sues the government now, then DOJ “settles” with a vast payout.
Result: limitless payments straight from Treasury to cronies.
Breathtaking corruption poisons us. It steals money from every Conservative and Liberal American taxpayer.
Result: limitless payments straight from Treasury to cronies.
Breathtaking corruption poisons us. It steals money from every Conservative and Liberal American taxpayer.
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the only thing on Trump's schedule today is flying to Florida to spend the weekend at his private club golfing and schmoozing with his paying customers
November 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
the only thing on Trump's schedule today is flying to Florida to spend the weekend at his private club golfing and schmoozing with his paying customers
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Someone must stop these low-wage servants from buying all the houses!
JD Vance: "Democrats' idea was the way you get more prosperity is that you import more and more low wage servants."
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Someone must stop these low-wage servants from buying all the houses!
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Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
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- firefighters do safety drill at Boring Company tunnel and get chemical burns/permanent scars
- ff say they weren't warned
- Boring Co blames firefighters
- NV OSHA cites Boring Co
- Steve Davis calls NV Gov office, has meeting
- citations/proposed fines go away
techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/f...
- ff say they weren't warned
- Boring Co blames firefighters
- NV OSHA cites Boring Co
- Steve Davis calls NV Gov office, has meeting
- citations/proposed fines go away
techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/f...
Firefighters received chemical burns at Elon Musk's Boring Company construction site | TechCrunch
The firefighters had to be treated at a hospital and received permanent scars, according to a report from Fortune. But the Boring Company was not fined after it met with state officials.
techcrunch.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
- firefighters do safety drill at Boring Company tunnel and get chemical burns/permanent scars
- ff say they weren't warned
- Boring Co blames firefighters
- NV OSHA cites Boring Co
- Steve Davis calls NV Gov office, has meeting
- citations/proposed fines go away
techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/f...
- ff say they weren't warned
- Boring Co blames firefighters
- NV OSHA cites Boring Co
- Steve Davis calls NV Gov office, has meeting
- citations/proposed fines go away
techcrunch.com/2025/11/13/f...
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Absolutely bizarre that these people willingly chose to pass up the pleasures of being rich in Kokomo, Indiana
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist views spark fears companies and capital will flee, but top real estate CEOs say it's not true.
cnb.cx
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Absolutely bizarre that these people willingly chose to pass up the pleasures of being rich in Kokomo, Indiana
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The Trudeau Liberals cut 10,000 public sector jobs beginning last year. PM Carney's plan to axe 30,000 more jobs will impact access to access pensions, Employment Insurance, and passports
The latest from my colleague Harrison Samphir for @breachmedia.ca
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The latest from my colleague Harrison Samphir for @breachmedia.ca
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‘Devastating and demoralizing’: public service braces for wave of cuts ⋆ The Breach
Carney’s austerity plan risks hollowing out government and hurting service delivery
breachmedia.ca
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Trudeau Liberals cut 10,000 public sector jobs beginning last year. PM Carney's plan to axe 30,000 more jobs will impact access to access pensions, Employment Insurance, and passports
The latest from my colleague Harrison Samphir for @breachmedia.ca
breachmedia.ca/canada-publi...
The latest from my colleague Harrison Samphir for @breachmedia.ca
breachmedia.ca/canada-publi...
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Province could take over Exhibition grounds for Ontario Place: NDP MPP
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Province could take over Exhibition grounds for Ontario Place: NDP MPP
NDP MPP Chris Glover says Premier Doug Ford’s government is planning to take over Toronto’s Exhibition Place to build Ontario Place in what he describes as an “unconscionable land grab,” but one minis...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Province could take over Exhibition grounds for Ontario Place: NDP MPP
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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“Tatiana Zaiko sprinted out of the house in her pajamas … telling her 17-year-old son that his dad had been arrested ... She’d be right back, she recalled telling him.
She wasn’t. Friends would later find the boy huddled under his parents’ bed, fearful that immigration agents may return for him..”
She wasn’t. Friends would later find the boy huddled under his parents’ bed, fearful that immigration agents may return for him..”
A Russian couple were living their L.A. dream. Then immigration grabbed them off the street
For years, Russian nationals and others seeking asylum in the United States were allowed to live and work here while their cases were being decided. But that policy has changed with unknown repercussi...
www.latimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“Tatiana Zaiko sprinted out of the house in her pajamas … telling her 17-year-old son that his dad had been arrested ... She’d be right back, she recalled telling him.
She wasn’t. Friends would later find the boy huddled under his parents’ bed, fearful that immigration agents may return for him..”
She wasn’t. Friends would later find the boy huddled under his parents’ bed, fearful that immigration agents may return for him..”
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"When Bill Gates Yelled At Me About Climate Change" by @dfenton.bsky.social | Yes, Gates' views on climate have long been misguided: www.theframelab.org/when-bill-ga...
When Bill Gates Yelled At Me About Climate Change
David Fenton recalls Bill Gates yelling at him in 2010 about climate change. 15 years later, Gates still gets it wrong and he's not alone.
www.theframelab.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"When Bill Gates Yelled At Me About Climate Change" by @dfenton.bsky.social | Yes, Gates' views on climate have long been misguided: www.theframelab.org/when-bill-ga...
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Great Star story.
"the Carpenters council leaders praised Ford in Progressive Conservative campaign literature, endorsing the premier for re-election"
Despite a score of only 52% on the proposal, they got $14M.
Taxpayer-funded payback for friends of Ford and the PCs?
#OnPoli #GiftLink 🎁
"the Carpenters council leaders praised Ford in Progressive Conservative campaign literature, endorsing the premier for re-election"
Despite a score of only 52% on the proposal, they got $14M.
Taxpayer-funded payback for friends of Ford and the PCs?
#OnPoli #GiftLink 🎁
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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*this is batshit insane*
Fed Governor Stephen Miran: "Cutting down net migration to 0, potentially even negative because of the deportations that have been occurring, I think is very deflationary."
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
*this is batshit insane*
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Broadview.
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Broadview.
Alberta following Ontario's lead in healthcare to add more beds and private surgery facilities, but no plans to add more doctors.
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Alberta announces plan to add 1,000 hospital beds, boost surgeries
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and several of her ministers are in Calgary Friday to announce improvements to the province’s health-care system.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Alberta following Ontario's lead in healthcare to add more beds and private surgery facilities, but no plans to add more doctors.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Operation Change The Topic From Epstein
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Operation Change The Topic From Epstein
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In one week, the White House has seen members of Congress push back on $2000 checks, had to pull another nomination, watched Sen. Kennedy call Trump a lame duck and had two red states reject redistricting.
@politico.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
In one week, the White House has seen members of Congress push back on $2000 checks, had to pull another nomination, watched Sen. Kennedy call Trump a lame duck and had two red states reject redistricting.
@politico.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com #LameDuckWatch 🦆
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
meidasnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: Twenty-four survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes have issued an emotional and urgent appeal to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, demanding that Congress vote to release the long-awaited Epstein files. meidasnews.com/news/survivo...
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"In the past few weeks, hundreds of physicians in Quebec have applied to work in other provinces.. and many have given notice to their current employer. It's all happening in the wake of a controversial bill recently passed by Quebec's provincial legislature."
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Concerns mount as more doctors eye exit from Quebec health-care system | CBC News
The situation is growing desperate for some Outaouais residents who are losing their family doctors amid an ongoing migration of health-care professionals from that province.
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"In the past few weeks, hundreds of physicians in Quebec have applied to work in other provinces.. and many have given notice to their current employer. It's all happening in the wake of a controversial bill recently passed by Quebec's provincial legislature."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...