Charlie Cottreau
@charliecnorth.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Socialist. Acadian Driftwood.
Writes https://thenorthcolumn.substack.com.
Based in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
Writes https://thenorthcolumn.substack.com.
Based in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia.
As part of my recent pledge to bring Nova Scotia climatology to Bluesky, here's one for the locals from the recently reprieved West Mabou Beach. Seems like it'll be a great talk!
November 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
As part of my recent pledge to bring Nova Scotia climatology to Bluesky, here's one for the locals from the recently reprieved West Mabou Beach. Seems like it'll be a great talk!
Vancouver's new climate ignoring, union assaulting, people ignoring austerity budget. Hopefully Mayor Ken Sim's last, but this is a symptom of a larger issue of disconnection between service and money on every level of government in Canada.
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Hundreds sign up to speak to council about Vancouver’s ‘Zero Means Zero’ budget
More than 600 people signed up to weigh in on Vancouver’s proposed 2026 budget, which was drafted to deliver a zero per cent property tax increase.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Vancouver's new climate ignoring, union assaulting, people ignoring austerity budget. Hopefully Mayor Ken Sim's last, but this is a symptom of a larger issue of disconnection between service and money on every level of government in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Worth a read. Canada's financescape really has lost the plot and forgotten that profits should serve people and not vice versa. It's not 1980. We know the invisible hand of the free market left unchecked does nothing but choke us and in our world climate change preparedness is an essential service.
“My name is Brent Toderian. I’m a resident of Vancouver. I’m also a city planner, a former chief planner for Vancouver, and now an advisor to cities across Canada & around the world.
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
Council knows I don’t make a habit of this. I can count on one hand the times I’ve spoken to council as a citizen.”
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Worth a read. Canada's financescape really has lost the plot and forgotten that profits should serve people and not vice versa. It's not 1980. We know the invisible hand of the free market left unchecked does nothing but choke us and in our world climate change preparedness is an essential service.
Some more good mayoral news. The Seattle Mayoral Election has ended in a razor thin victory for community organizer Katie Wilson over the billionaire funded establishment incumbent.
I've only spent six hours in Seattle, but I'm happy to see a good city get better.
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I've only spent six hours in Seattle, but I'm happy to see a good city get better.
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The Real Losers in Seattle’s Mayoral
Election? Oligarchs.
They poured mountains of dollars into trying to find ways to stop socialist Katie Wilson. But to younger voters, their money stinks.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Some more good mayoral news. The Seattle Mayoral Election has ended in a razor thin victory for community organizer Katie Wilson over the billionaire funded establishment incumbent.
I've only spent six hours in Seattle, but I'm happy to see a good city get better.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
I've only spent six hours in Seattle, but I'm happy to see a good city get better.
newrepublic.com/article/2033...
Some good news from Denmark! The centrist Social Democrats have lost the Copenhagen Mayoral Election to a left wing coalition for the first time in history.
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Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history
Political rivals say PM’s divisive politics have encouraged voters to ditch the Social Democrats for the far right
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November 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Some good news from Denmark! The centrist Social Democrats have lost the Copenhagen Mayoral Election to a left wing coalition for the first time in history.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Oddly the NDP got it right this time. Lori Idlout and Gord Johns directly served their constituents by abstaining and the rest of the party reminded Carney that he's a minority PM.
This budget misses nearly every mark, but a winter election would benefit nobody.
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This budget misses nearly every mark, but a winter election would benefit nobody.
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Carney government wins crucial confidence vote on budget | CBC
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November 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Oddly the NDP got it right this time. Lori Idlout and Gord Johns directly served their constituents by abstaining and the rest of the party reminded Carney that he's a minority PM.
This budget misses nearly every mark, but a winter election would benefit nobody.
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This budget misses nearly every mark, but a winter election would benefit nobody.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
For possibly the first time ever, Tim Houston has read the room.
West Mabou Beach is safe. At least until Timmy decides it's Round 3.
Yelling at politicians works!
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West Mabou Beach is safe. At least until Timmy decides it's Round 3.
Yelling at politicians works!
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Nova Scotia government quashes West Mabou Beach golf course plan
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the Cabot’s proposal to build a third golf course in parts of West Mabou Beach, in West Mabou, N.S., is off the table.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For possibly the first time ever, Tim Houston has read the room.
West Mabou Beach is safe. At least until Timmy decides it's Round 3.
Yelling at politicians works!
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
West Mabou Beach is safe. At least until Timmy decides it's Round 3.
Yelling at politicians works!
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
You know what? We're on the wrong end of forty years of decimation against public transport in Canada. If the enthusiasts want to take matters into their own hands I say we let them.
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Man who took Hamilton bus on joy ride 'did a great job' driving, left no dings, say police | CBC News
He made several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off, police say. He was then arrested.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
You know what? We're on the wrong end of forty years of decimation against public transport in Canada. If the enthusiasts want to take matters into their own hands I say we let them.
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BREAKING: Irving Opens Branch Office of Skynet.
Volta Grid, which is definitely somehow Irving, said: "After years of paper and oil based climate and social villainy a jump into the digital world felt right!"
The disembodied corporate voice then cackled maniacally.
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Volta Grid, which is definitely somehow Irving, said: "After years of paper and oil based climate and social villainy a jump into the digital world felt right!"
The disembodied corporate voice then cackled maniacally.
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Proposed data centre would need almost half of Tantramar gas plant’s power | CBC News
A proposed data centre in the Lorneville area of Saint John would gobble up the equivalent of almost half the electricity N.B. Power will get from a controversial natural gas plant in the Tantramar ar...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
BREAKING: Irving Opens Branch Office of Skynet.
Volta Grid, which is definitely somehow Irving, said: "After years of paper and oil based climate and social villainy a jump into the digital world felt right!"
The disembodied corporate voice then cackled maniacally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Volta Grid, which is definitely somehow Irving, said: "After years of paper and oil based climate and social villainy a jump into the digital world felt right!"
The disembodied corporate voice then cackled maniacally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
BREAKING: Local Man Holds Firm on Commitment to Learning Nothing.
"Pattern recognition is woke," claimed Poilievre. Reporters strained to hear as he then muttered something about ancestral hominids being leopard hating communists.
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"Pattern recognition is woke," claimed Poilievre. Reporters strained to hear as he then muttered something about ancestral hominids being leopard hating communists.
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Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is not reflecting on his leadership style after two MPs announced they were leaving his caucus — including one who cited the leader's "negative" ...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 PM
BREAKING: Local Man Holds Firm on Commitment to Learning Nothing.
"Pattern recognition is woke," claimed Poilievre. Reporters strained to hear as he then muttered something about ancestral hominids being leopard hating communists.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"Pattern recognition is woke," claimed Poilievre. Reporters strained to hear as he then muttered something about ancestral hominids being leopard hating communists.
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BREAKING: Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Brings Down NYC Crime Rate by 50% in First 48 Hours on the Job.
November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Brings Down NYC Crime Rate by 50% in First 48 Hours on the Job.
It's looking more and more like it's probably Poiliover for Poilievre. Two gone in two days.
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Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation from Parliament | CBC News
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to a statement shared with CBC News.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 AM
It's looking more and more like it's probably Poiliover for Poilievre. Two gone in two days.
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Russia is cracking down on environmentalists as they lose millions in crop failures due to desertification.
Nova Scotia is cracking down on environmentalists guarding our surviving 0.5% of old growth forest after years of record breaking flooding, fire, and drought.
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Nova Scotia is cracking down on environmentalists guarding our surviving 0.5% of old growth forest after years of record breaking flooding, fire, and drought.
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Desertification causes crop failure in southern Russia
The effects of climate change are leading to a drastic decline in cereal production this year, a crucial sector for the Russian economy. In the Rostov region, 17.5% of the territory has now become des
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November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Russia is cracking down on environmentalists as they lose millions in crop failures due to desertification.
Nova Scotia is cracking down on environmentalists guarding our surviving 0.5% of old growth forest after years of record breaking flooding, fire, and drought.
www.asianews.it/news-en/Dese...
Nova Scotia is cracking down on environmentalists guarding our surviving 0.5% of old growth forest after years of record breaking flooding, fire, and drought.
www.asianews.it/news-en/Dese...
And with that, NS was swept red. He's been my MP as long as I've been old enough to vote and I haven't voted for him once. Don't let him convince you he grew a spine. He's had years to decide Poilievre was a dealbreaker. He just got tired of being on the losing side.
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Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont resigns from Conservative caucus to join the Liberals | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont resigned from the Conservative caucus Tuesday — and he's joining the Liberals.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:47 AM
And with that, NS was swept red. He's been my MP as long as I've been old enough to vote and I haven't voted for him once. Don't let him convince you he grew a spine. He's had years to decide Poilievre was a dealbreaker. He just got tired of being on the losing side.
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BREAKING: Successful Venezuelan Counterintelligence Operation Scratches Out "Nigeria", writes in "Venezuela" over Department of Violent Coups Map of West Africa.
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Why is Donald Trump threatening military intervention in Nigeria?
US president’s remarks about alleged persecution of Christians seemingly in response to pressure from his evangelical base
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November 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
BREAKING: Successful Venezuelan Counterintelligence Operation Scratches Out "Nigeria", writes in "Venezuela" over Department of Violent Coups Map of West Africa.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Newfoundland's new cabinet! A tourism major with 15 years in the oil industry as Environment Minister and an Immigration Minister who only wants white doctors! That'll fix it!
Some other decent choices, but absolutely nuts in a climate crisis and demographic collapse.
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Some other decent choices, but absolutely nuts in a climate crisis and demographic collapse.
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Tony Wakeham sworn in as N.L.’s 16th premier | CBC News
Premier Tony Wakeham and his cabinet were sworn in on Wednesday morning at Government House in St. John's.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Newfoundland's new cabinet! A tourism major with 15 years in the oil industry as Environment Minister and an Immigration Minister who only wants white doctors! That'll fix it!
Some other decent choices, but absolutely nuts in a climate crisis and demographic collapse.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Some other decent choices, but absolutely nuts in a climate crisis and demographic collapse.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
BREAKING: Buddy Hoser Gets Arse Blown Right Out of 'Er
"How'd buddy think he could win that, eh?" asked Premier Ford. "My whole damn life from home to the cabinet to that arsehole in the bathroom mirror every morning has been training to handle loud ignorant bastards."
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"How'd buddy think he could win that, eh?" asked Premier Ford. "My whole damn life from home to the cabinet to that arsehole in the bathroom mirror every morning has been training to handle loud ignorant bastards."
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U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at Ontario's trade representative at an event in Ottawa on Monday, multiple witnesses tell CBC News
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October 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM
BREAKING: Buddy Hoser Gets Arse Blown Right Out of 'Er
"How'd buddy think he could win that, eh?" asked Premier Ford. "My whole damn life from home to the cabinet to that arsehole in the bathroom mirror every morning has been training to handle loud ignorant bastards."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
"How'd buddy think he could win that, eh?" asked Premier Ford. "My whole damn life from home to the cabinet to that arsehole in the bathroom mirror every morning has been training to handle loud ignorant bastards."
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
BREAKING: Elbows Up Victory! Pipeline Designer in Chief Defends Canadian Sovereignty by Affirming Nation's Exclusive Right to Unleash Environmental Cataclysm on Its Own Coasts.
#ClimateCrisis
#ClimateCrisis
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s allies are praising Ottawa’s work on preventing Russia from smuggling oil through concealed ships — ships that Ottawa fears could someday unleash an environmental cataclysm in the Arctic. #Canada
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Sanctions-evading Russian oil ships could pollute the Arctic, PM's adviser warns
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s allies are praising Ottawa’s work on preventing Russia from smuggling oil through concealed ships — ships that Ottawa fears could someday unleash an environmental cataclysm i...
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October 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
BREAKING: Elbows Up Victory! Pipeline Designer in Chief Defends Canadian Sovereignty by Affirming Nation's Exclusive Right to Unleash Environmental Cataclysm on Its Own Coasts.
#ClimateCrisis
#ClimateCrisis
BREAKING: Local Woman Visited in Night by Chain-Clad Robert Stanfield; Three Ghosts.
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Becky Druhan to represent Lunenburg West as an Independent MLA | CBC News
Becky Druhan had most recently served as justice minister and attorney general, and was previously minister of education and early childhood development for the Houston government.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
BREAKING: Local Woman Visited in Night by Chain-Clad Robert Stanfield; Three Ghosts.
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With Hurricane Melissa barreling toward Jamaica it feels like a good time to dive back into Atlantic Canada's own hurricane history.
It's been nearly a year and a half since I wrote this and Nova Scotia still has not passed the Coastal Protection Act.
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It's been nearly a year and a half since I wrote this and Nova Scotia still has not passed the Coastal Protection Act.
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Hell and High Water
North Carolina’s Coastal Resource Commission, a policy panel of geoscientists who advise the state legislature, released a report suggesting that the state should prepare itself for an average of abou...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
With Hurricane Melissa barreling toward Jamaica it feels like a good time to dive back into Atlantic Canada's own hurricane history.
It's been nearly a year and a half since I wrote this and Nova Scotia still has not passed the Coastal Protection Act.
thenorthcolumn.substack.com/p/hell-and-h...
It's been nearly a year and a half since I wrote this and Nova Scotia still has not passed the Coastal Protection Act.
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Hurricanes have been intensifying for decades due to capitalogenic climate change.
World eaters like Exxon and BP have known about this since the 1960s and deliberately covered it up to protect profits.
Remember what happens to Jamaica tomorrow is a policy choice.
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World eaters like Exxon and BP have known about this since the 1960s and deliberately covered it up to protect profits.
Remember what happens to Jamaica tomorrow is a policy choice.
www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
Hurricane Melissa could be the strongest to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, multiple landslides and extensive infrastructure damage...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hurricanes have been intensifying for decades due to capitalogenic climate change.
World eaters like Exxon and BP have known about this since the 1960s and deliberately covered it up to protect profits.
Remember what happens to Jamaica tomorrow is a policy choice.
www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
World eaters like Exxon and BP have known about this since the 1960s and deliberately covered it up to protect profits.
Remember what happens to Jamaica tomorrow is a policy choice.
www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-...
BREAKING: Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Police arrests Louvre heist suspects.
Thieves said to be part of cabal led by Pepto Bismol tinted feline.
World shocked that the stolen national treasures were not found on display inside the British Museum.
Thieves said to be part of cabal led by Pepto Bismol tinted feline.
World shocked that the stolen national treasures were not found on display inside the British Museum.
October 27, 2025 at 3:40 AM
BREAKING: Inspector Jacques Clouseau of the French Police arrests Louvre heist suspects.
Thieves said to be part of cabal led by Pepto Bismol tinted feline.
World shocked that the stolen national treasures were not found on display inside the British Museum.
Thieves said to be part of cabal led by Pepto Bismol tinted feline.
World shocked that the stolen national treasures were not found on display inside the British Museum.
Hey, Fellow Canadians, if you're righteously indignant about this that's great! Let this be a learning moment about the indignity of forced biometric collection that Canada practices on the citizens of most other countries when they want to come visit us.
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U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports | CBC News
The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Hey, Fellow Canadians, if you're righteously indignant about this that's great! Let this be a learning moment about the indignity of forced biometric collection that Canada practices on the citizens of most other countries when they want to come visit us.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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Take a minute tonight to think of Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa beats down the door. Parts of the island could get their average yearly rainfall in the next 24 hours. Be ready to help however you can.
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Take a minute tonight to think of Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa beats down the door. Parts of the island could get their average yearly rainfall in the next 24 hours. Be ready to help however you can.