East Van Guy
@herman-t.bsky.social
Human being. Science believer. Coffee lover. Activist. Progressive. Canadian.
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Shady crypto 💸 transfers are a threat to our democracy: keep them out of 🇨🇦 politics! Speak up - write your MP today! openmedia.org/CryptoBanCA-... @openmedia.org #fairforcanada #canadianpolitics #canada #grift #shadypolitics #wealthtransfer #taxtherich
Keep crypto corruption out of Canada
Shady crypto 💸 transfers are a threat to our democracy: keep them out of 🇨🇦 politics! Speak up - write your MP today! https://openmedia.org/CryptoBanCA
openmedia.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Shady crypto 💸 transfers are a threat to our democracy: keep them out of 🇨🇦 politics! Speak up - write your MP today! openmedia.org/CryptoBanCA-... @openmedia.org #fairforcanada #canadianpolitics #canada #grift #shadypolitics #wealthtransfer #taxtherich
Thank you @chapmans.ca !What a great Canadian company! Canadians love Chapman’s ice cream!!
🍨 🍦 ❤️ 🇨🇦
#chapmans #icecream #canada #italy
🍨 🍦 ❤️ 🇨🇦
#chapmans #icecream #canada #italy
December 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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I know this is a "hard times" article, but I actually love this and I hope this stays a thing. It's wild how out-of-touch some of the Christmas holidays had become.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Make memories, not debt': How to lower your holiday costs | CBC News
Whether it's capitalizing on the best price available, skipping the turkey dinner or making personalized gifts, we took your holiday savings strategies to a personal finance expert to figure out what ...
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I know this is a "hard times" article, but I actually love this and I hope this stays a thing. It's wild how out-of-touch some of the Christmas holidays had become.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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December 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The future is happening in Australia (not just because of the time difference 😜). #canada #canadasky #cleanpower #solar #renewables
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Australia records biggest annual drop in emissions outside pandemic
Record output from renewable energy means emissions from coal plants are down as Australia’s greenhouse output has fallen for the first time in years.
www.smh.com.au
December 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The future is happening in Australia (not just because of the time difference 😜). #canada #canadasky #cleanpower #solar #renewables
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
This Holiday Season try something different (and Canadian) in your coffee or eggnog. #canada #buycanadian
December 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This Holiday Season try something different (and Canadian) in your coffee or eggnog. #canada #buycanadian
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JD Vance, like Pete Hoekstra, is another American who should stop meddling in Canada’s internal affairs.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
JD Vance, like Pete Hoekstra, is another American who should stop meddling in Canada’s internal affairs.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Really really smart move, for so many reasons
If my math is right for the same price as the originally spec'd F-35s, we can get four times more arctic-ready aircraft made and maintained in 🇨🇦 AND an army of drones
#Carney #Canada #Jobs
open.substack.com/pub/theplane...
If my math is right for the same price as the originally spec'd F-35s, we can get four times more arctic-ready aircraft made and maintained in 🇨🇦 AND an army of drones
#Carney #Canada #Jobs
open.substack.com/pub/theplane...
Canadian Generals Are Losing It: Sweden's Offer Exposes the F-35 as a Trump-Proofing Trap
Hard Pass: The $42,000/hour F-35 is a budget black hole. The Gripen is a Canadian-made escape route.
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Really really smart move, for so many reasons
If my math is right for the same price as the originally spec'd F-35s, we can get four times more arctic-ready aircraft made and maintained in 🇨🇦 AND an army of drones
#Carney #Canada #Jobs
open.substack.com/pub/theplane...
If my math is right for the same price as the originally spec'd F-35s, we can get four times more arctic-ready aircraft made and maintained in 🇨🇦 AND an army of drones
#Carney #Canada #Jobs
open.substack.com/pub/theplane...
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Current read. Smartphone Nation by Dr Kaitlyn Regehr.
I would recommend it for anyone and everyone even remotely concerned about how technology has become always on in our lives.
Important and relevant evidence of the problems and the solutions we can aim for.
I would recommend it for anyone and everyone even remotely concerned about how technology has become always on in our lives.
Important and relevant evidence of the problems and the solutions we can aim for.
September 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Current read. Smartphone Nation by Dr Kaitlyn Regehr.
I would recommend it for anyone and everyone even remotely concerned about how technology has become always on in our lives.
Important and relevant evidence of the problems and the solutions we can aim for.
I would recommend it for anyone and everyone even remotely concerned about how technology has become always on in our lives.
Important and relevant evidence of the problems and the solutions we can aim for.
Meanwhile the doomsday clock (managed by some of the wisest minds on the planet) has edged even closer to midnight. Sad that ignorance and disinformation has replaced facts and science in the minds of so many. thebulletin.org/doomsday-clo...
Doomsday Clock Timeline - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
A visual history of the Clock’s shifts and cultural impact since 1947.
thebulletin.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Meanwhile the doomsday clock (managed by some of the wisest minds on the planet) has edged even closer to midnight. Sad that ignorance and disinformation has replaced facts and science in the minds of so many. thebulletin.org/doomsday-clo...
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Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
November 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination.
Lest we forget.
I haven’t bought an American car ever. I don’t plan to start.
#boycottuscars #boycottusauto
youtu.be/xtRqNhjq86Q?...
#boycottuscars #boycottusauto
youtu.be/xtRqNhjq86Q?...
Canadians Can Destroy The US Auto Industry - TIME TO HIT BACK HARD
YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV
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October 26, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I haven’t bought an American car ever. I don’t plan to start.
#boycottuscars #boycottusauto
youtu.be/xtRqNhjq86Q?...
#boycottuscars #boycottusauto
youtu.be/xtRqNhjq86Q?...
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Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share good food. From fresh local ingredients to vibrant communities and the incredible people who call BC home. When you Buy BC, you support the families who make it all possible. Discover seasonal recipes: BuyBC.gov.bc.ca/eat-local/recipes/
October 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share good food. From fresh local ingredients to vibrant communities and the incredible people who call BC home. When you Buy BC, you support the families who make it all possible. Discover seasonal recipes: BuyBC.gov.bc.ca/eat-local/recipes/
BC's got game! There are over 140 video game companies in BC, and our video games industry directly employs more than 14,000 people. Increased tax credits and new grants for emerging studios are levelling up our tech sector.
What would you add to this list?
#BCCreates #PlayBC
What would you add to this list?
#BCCreates #PlayBC
September 24, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Thank you for being the right person for right now
I am a grateful Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Slava Ukraine
I am a grateful Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Slava Ukraine
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia since Putin’s invasion.
I stood with President Zelenskyy today at the UN to focus the world's attention on these horrific war crimes — and to strengthen our international efforts to bring these children home.
I stood with President Zelenskyy today at the UN to focus the world's attention on these horrific war crimes — and to strengthen our international efforts to bring these children home.
September 24, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Thank you for being the right person for right now
I am a grateful Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Slava Ukraine
I am a grateful Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Slava Ukraine
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Have you heard? CPR and AED learning is now part of the Grade 10 Physical and Health Education curriculum - empowering students with the knowledge to respond confidently in emergencies and help save lives in their communities.
Learn more: Curriculum.gov.bc.ca
Learn more: Curriculum.gov.bc.ca
September 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Have you heard? CPR and AED learning is now part of the Grade 10 Physical and Health Education curriculum - empowering students with the knowledge to respond confidently in emergencies and help save lives in their communities.
Learn more: Curriculum.gov.bc.ca
Learn more: Curriculum.gov.bc.ca
A little taste of Canada. 2018 Tinhorn Creek 2Bench White to celebrate a home-grown harvest. #Canada #canadasky #gardening #buylocal #buycanadian
September 1, 2025 at 5:06 AM
A little taste of Canada. 2018 Tinhorn Creek 2Bench White to celebrate a home-grown harvest. #Canada #canadasky #gardening #buylocal #buycanadian
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The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️
✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling
✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling
Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️
✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling
✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3
✔️ Protect children
✔️ Reduce crashes
✔️ Lower noise
✔️ Boost walking & cycling
