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Ron Dyck
@dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy
Western Canadian Select human. Prairie boy (he/him) with an unfortunate dislike of toxic masculinity and rugged individuality. Grim as that may sound, humour keeps me alive […]

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December 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Why the massive merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. is proving so contentious https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/netflix-warner-bros-deal-concerns-9.7005518
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Reposted by Ron Dyck
DOJ's newest recruitment ad features Judge Dredd, the comic satire about the dangers of lawless policing and authoritarian power
December 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
"In Washington state, for example, homeowners’ insurance rates have risen by 51 percent over the last six years."

Homeowners Sue Oil Companies as Climate Damage Drives up Insurance Rates https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05122025/washington-homeowners-sue-oil-companies-over-insurance-rates/
Homeowners Sue Oil Companies as Climate Damage Drives up Insurance Rates
Two homeowners in Washington state who have seen sharp increases in their home insurance premiums in recent years have brought a new lawsuit against major oil and gas companies—the first of its kind aiming to hold Big Oil responsible for climate-related spikes in insurance costs. The case, filed last week in U.S. District Court in […]
insideclimatenews.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Behind the scenes of John Rustad's downfall as B.C. Conservative leader https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/behind-the-scenes-of-john-rustad-s-downfall-9.7005179
December 6, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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December 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Reposted by Ron Dyck
The fascists are clearly in power.

How do I know?

Because being anti-fascist has become illegal.

We needed to have been punching a lot more Nazis for a much longer time.

#uspoli #fucktrump
December 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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Didn’t think it was possible that my contempt for FIFA could increase, but I was wrong.
December 6, 2025 at 3:44 AM
The best part is the conservatives accusing others of inflating economic benefits... quite the irony!

Critics question Saab's offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada […]
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December 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Buy them a pipeline? 😅 I'll show myself out...

Ottawa begins to consider the possibility of a Quebec referendum
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-parti-quebecois-preparation-9.7002815
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"Severe drought across Western and Midwestern Canada has wiped out pasturelands, leaving ranchers unable to maintain their herds."

Oh well 🤷 Drill, baby, drill!

Canada food prices: Beef costs rise as herds shrink […]
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December 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
N.B. road fund data shows pattern of favouritism by governing parties https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/road-fund-data-governing-party-favouritism-9.7003491
December 6, 2025 at 2:46 AM
"Employment growth was driven entirely by part-time work, with full-time positions falling by about 9,000 while part-time jobs rose by 63,000."

Third consecutive surprise jobs gain quashes hopes of near-term BoC rate cut: Economists […]
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December 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This really hits close to home. Makes one wonder how many Luxon-Carney calls there are!

NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach https://theconversation.com/nzs-rejection-of-emission-targets-fuels-risk-of-international-law-breach-271295
NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach
The International Court has set out clear rules for addressing climate change – and the rights of states to take legal action against others for breaching them.
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 AM