Paula Gunn
@daughterofagunn.bsky.social
Political staffer. Parent. Lake swimmer. Prairie-raised, BC-infused. She/her
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"Guerrero walked into Rogers Centre Saturday afternoon wearing the red Team Canada jersey of the great Marie-Philip Poulin, the Canadian hockey icon."
Feeling good about this choice 👍 www.mlb.com/news/vladimi...
Feeling good about this choice 👍 www.mlb.com/news/vladimi...
Lucky jersey No. 2? Vladdy dons game-worn hockey hero's jersey ahead of Game 7
TORONTO -- Another Game 7, another hockey jersey for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This time, he’s repping Captain Clutch.
Guerrero walked into Rogers Centre Saturday afternoon wearing the red Team Canada jer...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:21 PM
"Guerrero walked into Rogers Centre Saturday afternoon wearing the red Team Canada jersey of the great Marie-Philip Poulin, the Canadian hockey icon."
Feeling good about this choice 👍 www.mlb.com/news/vladimi...
Feeling good about this choice 👍 www.mlb.com/news/vladimi...
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Rufus Wainwright sings O Canada in English and French at World Series — and changes lyrics to “only *us* command.”
That’s some #Montréal spirit, là!
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That’s some #Montréal spirit, là!
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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: O CANADA: MLB WORLD SERIES 2O25 GAME 5: TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS. LOS ANGELES DODGERS
YouTube video by SPORTS VIDEO CHANNEL
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October 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Rufus Wainwright sings O Canada in English and French at World Series — and changes lyrics to “only *us* command.”
That’s some #Montréal spirit, là!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYA4...
That’s some #Montréal spirit, là!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYA4...
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wikipedia's data shows that AI is siphoning traffic away from the site, which is a danger to its sustainability. ironically Wikipedia is more important than ever to users who want reliable information instead of slop, and to AI companies that need it for training data www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...
Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors
“With fewer visits to Wikipedia, fewer volunteers may grow and enrich the content, and fewer individual donors may support this work.”
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October 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
wikipedia's data shows that AI is siphoning traffic away from the site, which is a danger to its sustainability. ironically Wikipedia is more important than ever to users who want reliable information instead of slop, and to AI companies that need it for training data www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...
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Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.
October 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.
Fascinating. Also, this assessment of the first theft of the rare books cracked me up: “The only criminal energy required was resisting the urge to return them.”
This (long: buckle up) story is both delightful and totally bananas
The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist
The long read: Between 2022 and 2023, as many as 170 rare and valuable editions of Russian classics were stolen from libraries across Europe. Were the thieves merely low-level opportunists, or were bi...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Fascinating. Also, this assessment of the first theft of the rare books cracked me up: “The only criminal energy required was resisting the urge to return them.”
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Danielle Smith announces plans to hold her breath until she gets what she wants
Danielle Smith announces plans to hold her breath until she gets what she wants
EDMONTON – After meeting with Mark Carney to discuss pipeline construction, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has vowed to hold her breath until the Prime Minister gives her absolutely everything she ask...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Danielle Smith announces plans to hold her breath until she gets what she wants
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If you or someone you know has had images shared or is being threatened with having images shared, you are not alone. Help is available. Visit takebackyourimages.gov.bc.ca to learn about your rights and options, or call VictimLinkBC for confidential support 24-7.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/3286
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/3286
Take Back Your Images
Have you had your intimate images shared without permission? Support is available.
takebackyourimages.gov.bc.ca
October 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If you or someone you know has had images shared or is being threatened with having images shared, you are not alone. Help is available. Visit takebackyourimages.gov.bc.ca to learn about your rights and options, or call VictimLinkBC for confidential support 24-7.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/3286
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/3286
Today I'm in Kananaskis, where I'm looking forward to meeting with my ministerial counterparts from across Canada to strengthen collaboration on digital trust and cybersecurity.
Together we're working to protect personal data and ensuring our nation's cybersecurity remains strong. #FPTSymposium
Together we're working to protect personal data and ensuring our nation's cybersecurity remains strong. #FPTSymposium
September 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
“incandescently handsome” is gonna be hard to beat 😂
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Robert Redford: the incandescently handsome star who changed Hollywood forever
Robert Redford, who has died at the age of 89, began as a blond bombshell at a time when American cinema favoured grit, then turned into a supremely assured director and unlikely keeper of the indie f...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:51 AM
“incandescently handsome” is gonna be hard to beat 😂
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www.theguardian.com/film/filmblo...
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To be clear…
No one deserves to die for being a dick.
At the same time, no dick deserves to be lauded just because they’re dead.
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No one deserves to die for being a dick.
At the same time, no dick deserves to be lauded just because they’re dead.
www.brittlestar.com/p/what-to-do...
What To Do When Terrible People Die
A Polite Guide to Emotional Freedom and Light Social Awkwardness
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September 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
To be clear…
No one deserves to die for being a dick.
At the same time, no dick deserves to be lauded just because they’re dead.
www.brittlestar.com/p/what-to-do...
No one deserves to die for being a dick.
At the same time, no dick deserves to be lauded just because they’re dead.
www.brittlestar.com/p/what-to-do...
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Charlie Kirk's death was a tragedy.
But he built his name on provocation and white supremacy.
He said that gun deaths of innocents was "worth it."
On Mark Carney's first day as PM in Parliament Liberals gave Kirk a standing ovation.
Ceding ground to extremism won't make them nicer.
But he built his name on provocation and white supremacy.
He said that gun deaths of innocents was "worth it."
On Mark Carney's first day as PM in Parliament Liberals gave Kirk a standing ovation.
Ceding ground to extremism won't make them nicer.
September 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Charlie Kirk's death was a tragedy.
But he built his name on provocation and white supremacy.
He said that gun deaths of innocents was "worth it."
On Mark Carney's first day as PM in Parliament Liberals gave Kirk a standing ovation.
Ceding ground to extremism won't make them nicer.
But he built his name on provocation and white supremacy.
He said that gun deaths of innocents was "worth it."
On Mark Carney's first day as PM in Parliament Liberals gave Kirk a standing ovation.
Ceding ground to extremism won't make them nicer.
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Former Senator and Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament, Doug Roche, says our #ForeverCanadian petition comes at the most important moment in his lifetime and in Canadian history. He was proud to sign the petition to keep Alberta in Canada.
Thank you, Senator!
#cdnpoli
Thank you, Senator!
#cdnpoli
September 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Former Senator and Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament, Doug Roche, says our #ForeverCanadian petition comes at the most important moment in his lifetime and in Canadian history. He was proud to sign the petition to keep Alberta in Canada.
Thank you, Senator!
#cdnpoli
Thank you, Senator!
#cdnpoli
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We’re closing the digital divide. 7 communities will benefit from new internet infrastructure including Piers Island, Texada Island, Jordan River, Port Renfrew & parts of Pacheedaht First Nation. This will bring better access to healthcare, education & economic opportunities.
news.gov.bc.ca/32766
news.gov.bc.ca/32766
September 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
We’re closing the digital divide. 7 communities will benefit from new internet infrastructure including Piers Island, Texada Island, Jordan River, Port Renfrew & parts of Pacheedaht First Nation. This will bring better access to healthcare, education & economic opportunities.
news.gov.bc.ca/32766
news.gov.bc.ca/32766
This made me laugh 😂
Leading physicists claim Mark Carney’s elbows are in a quantum superposition of up and down simultaneously
Leading physicists claim Mark Carney's elbows are in a quantum superposition of up and down simultaneously
Waterloo, ON – The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics put out a statement saying that after months of careful study, they can now claim that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s elbows are neither up...
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August 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
This made me laugh 😂
I want to give a big shout out to our Service BC teams who showed up with ❤️ to face the Wesley Ridge wildfire.
Our staff extended the BC Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) & supported evacuees in Qualicum Beach. Thank you for being there when it mattered most. #WesleyRidgeWildfire #EMBC #ServiceBC
Our staff extended the BC Evacuee Helpline (1-800-387-4258) & supported evacuees in Qualicum Beach. Thank you for being there when it mattered most. #WesleyRidgeWildfire #EMBC #ServiceBC
August 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Great news for #bcpoli!
With investments of $77 million in combined funding from the BC and federal governments, improved internet access will soon be available for thousands of homes across our province #ConnectingBC #StrongerBC
July 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Great news for #bcpoli!
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Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly announced that he will cease all discussions with Canada over any new trade agreements, before immediately following that up stating that disc...
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June 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Trump ends trade talks with Canada, resumes trade talks with Canada, ends trade talks with Canada, demands to know which European country is Canada
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“U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'” Nope. It’s exactly the random arbitrariness of it that is so frightening. #cdnpoli #uspoli
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U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern' | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa's travel advice, saying his country doesn't search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time.
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June 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'” Nope. It’s exactly the random arbitrariness of it that is so frightening. #cdnpoli #uspoli
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www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Alberta gets head start on life as a U.S. state by banning books (Podcast)
Alberta gets head start on life as a U.S. state by banning books
“Next we’ll get started on for-profit prisons!” Luke and the Panel (Clare Blackwood, Ian MacIntyre and Nile Seguin) dive into the Throne Speech, including the absurdity of hearing a hereditary monarch...
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May 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Alberta gets head start on life as a U.S. state by banning books (Podcast)
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Thinking of everyone in Manitoba facing the threat of wildfires.
My team is working to support the Manitoba government, and we will be deploying additional crews and resources from the #BCWildfireService to support their response and protect communities.
We’ve got your back.
#ManitobaFires
My team is working to support the Manitoba government, and we will be deploying additional crews and resources from the #BCWildfireService to support their response and protect communities.
We’ve got your back.
#ManitobaFires
All residents and visitors have been ordered to evacuate the community of Flin Flon Manitoba due to the threat of raging wildfires.
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Thousands on evacuation order in northern Manitoba due to wildfires | Globalnews.ca
The City of Flin Flon shared on social media on Wednesday afternoon that all residents and visitors must leave as soon as possible and in a calm and orderly manner.
globalnews.ca
May 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Thinking of everyone in Manitoba facing the threat of wildfires.
My team is working to support the Manitoba government, and we will be deploying additional crews and resources from the #BCWildfireService to support their response and protect communities.
We’ve got your back.
#ManitobaFires
My team is working to support the Manitoba government, and we will be deploying additional crews and resources from the #BCWildfireService to support their response and protect communities.
We’ve got your back.
#ManitobaFires
Wish I’d come across this article before I read Richard Powers’ most recent novel “Playground” - it’s less fictional than I realized…
This piece is a bit bleak, but it's a banger.
If we are to meet our critical moment in history, we need to reckon with the reality that we are not up against adversaries we have seen before. We are up against end times fascism. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
If we are to meet our critical moment in history, we need to reckon with the reality that we are not up against adversaries we have seen before. We are up against end times fascism. 🧵
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
The governing ideology of the far right has become a monstrous, supremacist survivalism. Our task is to build a movement strong enough to stop them
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May 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Wish I’d come across this article before I read Richard Powers’ most recent novel “Playground” - it’s less fictional than I realized…
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'The Internet Sucks.' Cory Doctorow Tells How to Fix It via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
‘The Internet Sucks.’ Cory Doctorow Tells How to Fix It | The Tyee
The digital savant on ‘enshittification,’ how ‘twiddlers’ secretly rip us off, powering down Big Tech and more. A Tyee interview.
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May 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
'The Internet Sucks.' Cory Doctorow Tells How to Fix It via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
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May 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This says so much about where we are at: “It’s very difficult to get into Canada if you have past criminal convictions,” immigration lawyer Len Saunders told CTVNews.ca. “But I’m assuming he has a diplomatic passport, so that trumps his inadmissibility.”
May 24, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This says so much about where we are at: “It’s very difficult to get into Canada if you have past criminal convictions,” immigration lawyer Len Saunders told CTVNews.ca. “But I’m assuming he has a diplomatic passport, so that trumps his inadmissibility.”