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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🌉 bridged from ⁂ https://mstdn.ca/@dyckron, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact
'We ended up flipping a coin': Slay the Spire devs left it up to pure chance whether they'd make a sequel or something else https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/we-ended-up-flipping-a-coin-slay-the-spire-devs-left-it-up-to-pure-chance-whether-theyd-make-a-sequel-or-something-else/
'We ended up flipping a coin': Slay the Spire devs left it up to pure chance whether they'd make a sequel or something else
Heads was a mystery project. Tails was Slay the Spire 2.
www.pcgamer.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
'We ended up flipping a coin': Slay the Spire devs left it up to pure chance whether they'd make a sequel or something else https://www.pcgamer.com/games/card-games/we-ended-up-flipping-a-coin-slay-the-spire-devs-left-it-up-to-pure-chance-whether-theyd-make-a-sequel-or-something-else/
Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding many court challenges https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ucp-danielle-smith-alberta-court-notwithstanding-clause-analysis-9.7005442
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding many court challenges https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ucp-danielle-smith-alberta-court-notwithstanding-clause-analysis-9.7005442
‘Cultivate resistance’: policy paper lays bare Trump support for Europe’s far right https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/05/civilisational-erasure-us-strategy-document-appears-to-echo-far-right-conspiracy-theories-about-europe
December 6, 2025 at 5:42 AM
‘Cultivate resistance’: policy paper lays bare Trump support for Europe’s far right https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/05/civilisational-erasure-us-strategy-document-appears-to-echo-far-right-conspiracy-theories-about-europe
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
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
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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
DOJ's newest recruitment ad features Judge Dredd, the comic satire about the dangers of lawless policing and authoritarian power
CNN Hot Mic Catches Laughter at Trump FIFA Peace Prize https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/cnn-hot-mic-catches-someone-busting-out-laughing-as-trump-gets-brand-newly-made-prize/
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
CNN Hot Mic Catches Laughter at Trump FIFA Peace Prize https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/cnn-hot-mic-catches-someone-busting-out-laughing-as-trump-gets-brand-newly-made-prize/
"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 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
"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 https://insideclimatenews.org/news/05122025/washington-homeowners-sue-oil-companies-over-insurance-rates/
2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review https://globalnews.ca/news/11564301/bc-first-nations-government-rushing-mine-expansion-review/
2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review | Globalnews.ca
“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.
globalnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review https://globalnews.ca/news/11564301/bc-first-nations-government-rushing-mine-expansion-review/
Feds facing climate criticisms action amid resignations on net-zero advisory body https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/feds-facing-climate-criticisms-action-amid-resignations-on-net-zero-advisory-body/
Feds facing climate criticisms action amid resignations on net-zero advisory body
Two founding members of Canada’s net-zero advisory body have resigned, accusing the Carney government of not seeking the group’s advice on key policy decisions, including the Alberta energy deal and Bill C-5.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Feds facing climate criticisms action amid resignations on net-zero advisory body https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/feds-facing-climate-criticisms-action-amid-resignations-on-net-zero-advisory-body/
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
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
Cost of U.S. tech for Canada’s new warships triples
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/u-s-equipment-canada-warships
https://archive.ph/vMJKA
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/u-s-equipment-canada-warships
https://archive.ph/vMJKA
Cost of U.S.-supplied equipment for Canada’s new warships triples to $3.6B
The increase to $3.6 billion is mainly for what is called non-major defence equipment.
ottawacitizen.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Cost of U.S. tech for Canada’s new warships triples
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/u-s-equipment-canada-warships
https://archive.ph/vMJKA
https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/defence-watch/u-s-equipment-canada-warships
https://archive.ph/vMJKA
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/opposition-ndp-now-targeted-as-more-alberta-politicians-face-recall-petitions/
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives
Almost one-quarter of all politicians in the Alberta legislature now face citizen-led petition drives to remove them from office.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Almost one-quarter of all Alberta MLAs facing citizen-led recall petition drives https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/opposition-ndp-now-targeted-as-more-alberta-politicians-face-recall-petitions/
‘They’re terrified’: MLA reacts to UCP’s proposed party name changes https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/theyre-terrified-mla-reacts-to-ucps-proposed-party-name-changes/
‘They’re terrified’: MLA reacts to UCP’s proposed party name changes
Amendments to party name rules proposed by Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government have sparked conversation about the future of a rebranded Progressive Conservative party in the province.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 AM
‘They’re terrified’: MLA reacts to UCP’s proposed party name changes https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/theyre-terrified-mla-reacts-to-ucps-proposed-party-name-changes/
The World Cup draw had looked favourable for Canada. Then Wayne Gretzky showed up, and everything changed
https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/world-cup/the-world-cup-draw-had-looked-favourable-for-canada-then-wayne-gretzky-showed-up-and/article_10eddf47-ce18-439b-9a69-ff935e78e9d2.html […]
https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/world-cup/the-world-cup-draw-had-looked-favourable-for-canada-then-wayne-gretzky-showed-up-and/article_10eddf47-ce18-439b-9a69-ff935e78e9d2.html […]
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mstdn.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The World Cup draw had looked favourable for Canada. Then Wayne Gretzky showed up, and everything changed
https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/world-cup/the-world-cup-draw-had-looked-favourable-for-canada-then-wayne-gretzky-showed-up-and/article_10eddf47-ce18-439b-9a69-ff935e78e9d2.html […]
https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/world-cup/the-world-cup-draw-had-looked-favourable-for-canada-then-wayne-gretzky-showed-up-and/article_10eddf47-ce18-439b-9a69-ff935e78e9d2.html […]
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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
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
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
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
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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
Didn’t think it was possible that my contempt for FIFA could increase, but I was wrong.
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 […]
Critics question Saab's offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada […]
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mstdn.ca
December 6, 2025 at 4:12 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 […]
Critics question Saab's offer to bring 10,000 aerospace jobs to Canada […]
Gee I wonder how they'll decide 🙄
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trump-can-limit-constitutional-right-citizenship-rcna244701
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trump-can-limit-constitutional-right-citizenship-rcna244701
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth
The Trump administration is seeking to roll back the historical understanding that birthright citizenship extends to almost anyone born in the United States.
www.nbcnews.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Gee I wonder how they'll decide 🙄
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trump-can-limit-constitutional-right-citizenship-rcna244701
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can limit the constitutional right to citizenship at birth https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-decide-trump-can-limit-constitutional-right-citizenship-rcna244701
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
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
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
Ottawa begins to consider the possibility of a Quebec referendum
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-parti-quebecois-preparation-9.7002815
"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 […]
Oh well 🤷 Drill, baby, drill!
Canada food prices: Beef costs rise as herds shrink […]
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mstdn.ca
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 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 […]
Oh well 🤷 Drill, baby, drill!
Canada food prices: Beef costs rise as herds shrink […]
The UCP must be so jealous!
The Coming Obamacare Cliff - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/12/obamacare-aca-premiums-congress-trump/685164/
https://archive.ph/8Uft9
The Coming Obamacare Cliff - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/12/obamacare-aca-premiums-congress-trump/685164/
https://archive.ph/8Uft9
‘We Are Looking at a Massive Crisis’
Health-care costs are about to spike in a way that Americans can’t afford.
www.theatlantic.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The UCP must be so jealous!
The Coming Obamacare Cliff - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/12/obamacare-aca-premiums-congress-trump/685164/
https://archive.ph/8Uft9
The Coming Obamacare Cliff - The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2025/12/obamacare-aca-premiums-congress-trump/685164/
https://archive.ph/8Uft9
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
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
"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 […]
Third consecutive surprise jobs gain quashes hopes of near-term BoC rate cut: Economists […]
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mstdn.ca
December 6, 2025 at 2:44 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 […]
Third consecutive surprise jobs gain quashes hopes of near-term BoC rate cut: Economists […]
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 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
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 https://theconversation.com/nzs-rejection-of-emission-targets-fuels-risk-of-international-law-breach-271295
Brio, Duchess bakeries among businesses thriving in Edmonton https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/treat-yourself-brio-duchess-bakeries-benefitting-from-rising-edmonton-industry/
Treat yourself: Brio, Duchess bakeries benefitting from rising Edmonton industry
A couple bakeries around the city are raking in the dough – even in times of economic uncertainty – as coffee shop culture becomes an increasingly popular industry.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Brio, Duchess bakeries among businesses thriving in Edmonton https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/treat-yourself-brio-duchess-bakeries-benefitting-from-rising-edmonton-industry/