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Vive le Canada 🇨🇦🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini
She/Her | Canadian 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇨🇦 | Xennial Leftist
Pro-Choice, Pro-LGBTQ+, Pro-Basic Human Decency 🏳️‍🌈
Land Back 🪶 | Free Palestine 🇵🇸
Trans Rights = Human Rights 🏳️‍⚧️
Anti-MAGA, Anti-Fascist
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dawghaus.bsky.social
Well, shit.

Rookie mistake.
A sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet sits on a stovetop with a single large, flat mass of over-spread cookies fused together. The baked surface is dark brown and glossy, with round, bubble-like sections showing where individual cookies were meant to be. The edges are thin and crisp, and the whole slab looks uneven and melted out of shape. Kitchen pots and burners are visible around the parchment.
December 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Lovely day for a walk with the dogs! I even like driving in this weather, my car was built for these conditions 😅 (also: winter tires).
Snowy forest trail with two dogs walking ahead on leashes. Tall evergreens line both sides of the path, heavy with fresh snow. The sky is overcast with a soft break of light. Open clearing surrounded by dense snow-covered evergreens. The sun glows behind thick clouds, casting pale light over untouched snow. Frozen creek bordered by snow-laden pines. Patches of open dark water break through the ice. A wooden railing runs along the bottom edge of the frame. Different view of the creek with more visible open water winding through the snow. Tall evergreens stand on both sides beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Great turnout for Trans Day of Remembrance and the rally against Bill 9! 🏳️‍⚧️✊️🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

#abpoli #ableg #transrightsarehumanrights #recallthemall #notonotwithstanding
It’s a big nighttime gathering in a downtown square. A large crowd fills the foreground, many people wrapped in Pride and trans flags or holding signs. They’re facing an old stone building lit up with warm yellow lights. Modern office towers surround the scene, their windows glowing. Streetlamps, bare winter trees, and bundled-up attendees make it clear it’s a cold evening. The overall atmosphere is one of solidarity and protest.
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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I just saw this comment from him on fb so perhaps there is hope for him yet?
#abpoli #ableg
Screenshot of a Facebook post on a mobile screen. At the top, it shows the time as 11:15 and the battery at 85 percent. The post has 193 reactions and 36 shares. The comment shown is from Peter Guthrie, marked with a blue check and “Author.” His profile photo is a headshot of him in a suit. Part of the first line is scribbled out in black. His comment says that when legislation is introduced, MLAs have not read the bill or received briefings because the UCP doesn’t provide them ahead of time. He explains first reading is just introduction and MLAs usually vote to receive the bill even without knowing its contents. He says now that he’s seen what Bill 9 is meant to do—amend three pieces of legislation to implement the notwithstanding clause and bypass the courts—he will not support it in later stages. Under the comment, there are 18 likes.
November 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Lady Aurora is out tonight!
A nighttime scene featuring tall evergreen trees silhouetted against a sky illuminated by pink and green aurora borealis. The faint glow of distant lights is visible near the bottom right, adding a soft contrast to the colorful northern lights above.
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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If you stand with Alberta’s teachers, now’s the time to make it known. Labour is uniting across Canada...and they’ll need public support to keep the pressure on.

Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan:

#abpoli #cdnpoli
Screenshot of a Nitter post by Gil McGowan (@gilmcgowan) showing a thread of three messages about Alberta teachers and collective labour action. The first tweet reads: “My message to Alberta teachers is simple: you will not stand alone. Tomorrow all other Alberta unions will meet to finalize a plan for unprecedented collective action. The executive council of the Canadian Labour Congress will also meet in emergency session.” The second tweet adds: “And, CLC President Bea Bruske will fly to Alberta for our press conference on Wednesday to pledge the support of the entire labour movement. My message to Danielle Smith is also simply. You’re the bully going after workers rights & democracy. We will stand up to the bully.” The third tweet concludes: “Other provincial labour federations, including the Ontario Federation of Labour, will start collecting funds to build a war chest to help pay fines. Danielle Smith may have thought she could bully the teachers into submission. We are not going to let that happen.” The screenshot shows engagement counts below each tweet, with dark red and black interface styling typical of Nitter.
October 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Similar issue in AB...however, I found out that people with many underlying medical conditions don't pay...might be worth checking if this applies in Quebec?
Screenshot from the “COVID-19 info for Albertans” webpage showing a list titled “Eligible underlying medical conditions.” The list includes: cerebrovascular disease, chronic liver diseases, chronic lung diseases, chronic kidney diseases, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2), disabilities (examples include Down syndrome, learning or developmental disabilities, ADHD, cerebral palsy, congenital disabilities, spinal cord injuries), heart conditions (such as cardiomyopathies, coronary artery disease, heart failure), and mental health disorders (limited to mood disorders like depression, schizophrenia, and spectrum disorders). The page header is blue, and a small blue upward arrow icon appears at the bottom right.
October 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Little bit of Northern Light action as seen from my backyard tonight 💜💚🤍
A night sky scene with tall evergreen trees silhouetted in the foreground. Wisps of faint aurora create a subtle purple and green glow above the treetops, blending into scattered clouds and starlight. A house with warm windows sits to the left, while a bright streetlight glows through the branches on the right, adding contrast to the quiet, atmospheric view.
October 2, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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It's ok to unplug every once in a while. It's also a privilege, yes...so dont squander it.

📸: Arethusa Cirque, Kananaskis, this morning. Its an absolutely gorgeous day today, the hike was well worth it even if the larches are only just starting to turn. ❤️🏔
Towering gray cliffs rise dramatically against a vast, cloudless blue sky, their sheer faces making the valley below feel small and sheltered. The rugged slopes spill into a wide basin where sunlight touches patches of golden larches among dark evergreens, hinting at autumn’s arrival. In the foreground, a narrow stream glimmers as it winds through the meadow, adding a quiet sense of stillness and solitude beneath the immensity of the mountains.
September 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Always a treat when a hot air balloon drifts over the house…though my dogs might disagree. You can hear Toni in the background, and while my dog-to-human translation is a bit rusty, I’m pretty sure she’s saying:

“SWEET MOTHER OF GOD, THE FLOATING SKY DEATH BRINGER RETURNS.”
September 6, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Cirque always wrecks me in the best way. Husband and I saw @cirquedusoleil.bsky.social ECHO last night in Calgary and I left with tears in my eyes. The beauty, the strength, the music...it’s overwhelming in the most magical way. If you have the chance, don’t miss it.
Two Cirque du Soleil ECHO performers on slack lines inside a glowing cube structure. One stands with arms outstretched, while the other lies on his back across the line. Stage fog fills the scene, with audience silhouettes visible in the foreground.
August 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Mine simply pulled an image from the internet. I included the accompanying response in the Alt Text:
Here’s an accurate, labeled political map of Canada showing all ten provinces and three territories, along with their borders. The national capital, Ottawa, is also clearly marked. --- What You’re Seeing on the Map Provinces (10): British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. Territories (3): Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut. Each region is color-coded and outlined according to administrative boundaries. National Capital: Ottawa Ottawa is the official capital of Canada. It is situated in the southern part of Ontario, right at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River, directly across from Gatineau, Quebec. As the political center of the nation, Ottawa houses key federal institutions: Parliament, the Supreme Court, the Prime Minister’s Office, and numerous embassies. --- Summary Table Type Regions Provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador Territories Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut Capital Ottawa (located in Ontario, near the Ontario–Quebec border) --- If you'd like a more tailored map (for example, including major cities, regional capitals, highways, or physically oriented details), let me know—and we’ll make it happen without delay.
August 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Took the doggos up to Rae Glacier yesterday. Beautiful hike, stunning views, and a surprise marmot encounter. Crazy how much of the glacier has disappeared! Apparently there's still quite a bit hidden under the rock, but it’s a sobering reminder of what we’re losing.
Two dogs wearing orange harnesses stand on a rocky alpine trail with a dramatic backdrop of jagged grey mountains under a cloudy sky. They are both looking to the left, alert and happy, surrounded by rugged terrain and low green shrubs. A barren cirque of steep, dark grey rock with patches of lingering snow clings to the shaded crevices. The rocky slope leads up to a glacial basin under a partially cloudy sky. A sweeping view of a glacier-carved valley framed by towering, jagged limestone peaks. A dense green forest stretches below, fading into the distance under a light, cloudy sky. A hoary marmot sits upright on a grassy alpine slope dotted with grey rocks and patches of wildflowers. It’s near the center of the image, looking alert among the vibrant green foliage and uneven rocky terrain.
August 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Welp, I just found a tick IN MY HAIR. Has to be from Fish Creek Park today.

I have to burn everything.
A close-up photo of a tick with a dark body and distinctive white markings on its back, seen on a smooth, light-colored bathroom sink surface near a metal drain.
August 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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My husband spotted this majestic beast at the marina in Vancouver.

Not a dumpster (🤔). Not a boat. Not a failed origami project.

It’s a Cybertruck disguised in its natural habitat: under a tarp, far from a charging station, trying not to be seen.

Nature is healing. #WankpanzerWatch2025
A covered vehicle, likely a Tesla Cybertruck, sits in a marina parking lot in Vancouver. The truck is fully wrapped in a silver tarp, resembling a large, misshapen dumpster. Nearby are other parked cars, industrial buildings with blue doors, and a trailer, all under early morning light.
July 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Did...did this squirrel just turn and shake its little fist at me?

I'm shook
July 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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And I just can't get over the lightning!
A smartphone screenshot of a “My Lightning Tracker” app showing a map of Calgary, Alberta, centered around the Glenmore Reservoir. The map displays recent lightning strikes marked as red, yellow, and white dots across the city, particularly concentrated south of Glenmore Reservoir and along Macleod Trail SE. The app interface at the top has a yellow header with tabs for "Latest," "Hotspots," and "Radar." At the bottom, there is a Safeway Canada ad promoting weekly offers. The time on the phone is 10:33, and the battery is at 12%.
July 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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"Moooooom I had to poop in the RAINNNNNNNN!!"

#dogsofbluesky
A wet dog with brown and white fur stands on a rain-soaked paved path, looking slightly forlorn. The dog is on a pink leash with the words "DO EPIC SHIT" printed repeatedly in white. Lush green foliage and a gravel trail are visible in the background.
July 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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We nearly missed seeing this lovely bird right off the trail yesterday! I'm not sure if this is a ruffed grouse or a spruce grouse, though...Google lens says ruffed, Merlin says spruce

#birdsofbluesky
A spruce grouse standing alert on a moss-covered tree stump in a dense forest, surrounded by lush green shrubs, ferns, and conifer trees with dark hanging branches in the background.
July 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Good day for a hike! The mosquitoes were pretty aggressive but for once we remembered bug spray.
A dirt hiking trail winds through a lush green meadow dotted with evergreen trees, leading toward dramatic, jagged gray mountains under a cloudy sky. Small patches of snow cling to the steep rocky slopes, and dense forest covers the lower elevations.
July 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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They have no concept of tariffs. #dogsofbluesky
Two dogs relaxing on a green lawn in a backyard. One dog, with a black and tan coat, is lying on its stomach chewing on something, while the other dog, with a reddish-brown and white coat, is stretched out on its side. A white vinyl fence and tall trees are in the background under a blue sky with light clouds.
July 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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DOUBLE RAINBOW YEEEEESSSS
A backyard view with tall evergreen trees framed by a gray, cloud-streaked sky. A vibrant double rainbow arcs across the scene above a white fence, with hints of sunlight brightening the greenery. A wooden pergola is partially visible in the lower left corner.
July 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Not a bad view for Canada’s birthday, eh? 🍁 Grateful for every wild, wonderful piece of this country. 🇨🇦
A calm inlet stretches into the distance, flanked by forested mountains under a clear blue sky. A wooden dock and metal gangway extend into the water in the foreground, with the still surface reflecting the trees and sky. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
July 2, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Some days are definitely better than others. 💙💚💙 #dogsofbluesky
Two dogs stand on a large driftwood log extending into a calm lake surrounded by dense evergreen forest. The sky is bright blue with no clouds, and forested mountains rise in the background. The photo is taken from a low angle near the water’s surface, capturing the peaceful, sunny day in nature.
June 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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Sweetest Toni Girl is not herself today, and I'm a bit worried. Hoping its nothing more than an upset tummy from something she ate. ❤️ #dogsofbluesky
A tan and black dog with expressive eyes lies curled up on a dark leather couch, resting her head on a black pillow. She’s wrapped snugly in a dark gray fleece blanket, looking tired and a little sad.
June 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM