Ian Hanna
@ianhanna.bsky.social
Raconteur, iconoclast, excrement aeration, hellscape tour guide.
Word of the day
Tergiversations. From Andrew Rawnsley's Observer column, 15 November 2025: Might be hard to work into a conversation, but it seems to define much of contemporary discourse.
Tergiversations. From Andrew Rawnsley's Observer column, 15 November 2025: Might be hard to work into a conversation, but it seems to define much of contemporary discourse.
Word of the day
Tergiversations. From Andrew Rawnsley's Observer column, 15 November 2025: Might be hard to work into a conversation, but it seems to define much of contemporary discourse.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Word of the day
Tergiversations. From Andrew Rawnsley's Observer column, 15 November 2025: Might be hard to work into a conversation, but it seems to define much of contemporary discourse.
Tergiversations. From Andrew Rawnsley's Observer column, 15 November 2025: Might be hard to work into a conversation, but it seems to define much of contemporary discourse.
Once again, Sask. has attracted the attention of the NYTimes for all the wrong reasons (Ian Austen's Canada Day Letter). Why is it that Neal Young's Alabama has come to mind? Oh ya. When the majority threatens to sweep away the rights of a vulnerable minority, people are supposed to speak up.
November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Once again, Sask. has attracted the attention of the NYTimes for all the wrong reasons (Ian Austen's Canada Day Letter). Why is it that Neal Young's Alabama has come to mind? Oh ya. When the majority threatens to sweep away the rights of a vulnerable minority, people are supposed to speak up.
The winds of change....
November 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The winds of change....
Good morning, Regina SK.
01 November 2025. 7:40
01 November 2025. 7:40
Good morning, Regina SK.
01 November 2025. 7:40
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November 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Good morning, Regina SK.
01 November 2025. 7:40
01 November 2025. 7:40
I'll take unfair labour practices for $500 please, Alex. ca.news.yahoo.com/think-requir...
Saskatchewan's Scott Moe supports Alberta in ordering teachers back to work
"I think everybody can agree we need to do what we can to ensure that [students] are in class and, unfortunately, this is the tool that needs to be utilized in this case."
ca.news.yahoo.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I'll take unfair labour practices for $500 please, Alex. ca.news.yahoo.com/think-requir...
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Finally, Prince Andrew is “being held accountable” if by accountable you mean losing titles and getting evicted while still keeping his wealth and freedom. It’s like grounding a billionaire: the public sees a punishment, but in reality, life goes on almost unchanged.
Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - Buckingham Palace says
www.bbc.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Finally, Prince Andrew is “being held accountable” if by accountable you mean losing titles and getting evicted while still keeping his wealth and freedom. It’s like grounding a billionaire: the public sees a punishment, but in reality, life goes on almost unchanged.
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Breaking News: Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, is being stripped of his title as prince, Buckingham Palace said. nyti.ms/4oQeykJ
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Breaking News: Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, is being stripped of his title as prince, Buckingham Palace said. nyti.ms/4oQeykJ
Doing the right thing, after the damage was done.
Late Thursday UK time, the "Firm" did what it should have done last week: The original statement lacked accountability, a sincere apology and allowed the main subject too much agency over its tone and content. And it led to further leaks which…
Late Thursday UK time, the "Firm" did what it should have done last week: The original statement lacked accountability, a sincere apology and allowed the main subject too much agency over its tone and content. And it led to further leaks which…
Doing the right thing, after the damage was done.
Late Thursday UK time, the "Firm" did what it should have done last week: The original statement lacked accountability, a sincere apology and allowed the main subject too much agency over its tone and content. And it led to further leaks which further inflamed public discontent. As a result, there was a needless week-long period of public anger and outrage, damaging the brand.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Doing the right thing, after the damage was done.
Late Thursday UK time, the "Firm" did what it should have done last week: The original statement lacked accountability, a sincere apology and allowed the main subject too much agency over its tone and content. And it led to further leaks which…
Late Thursday UK time, the "Firm" did what it should have done last week: The original statement lacked accountability, a sincere apology and allowed the main subject too much agency over its tone and content. And it led to further leaks which…
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Okay so after 20 years in power, the SK gov’t prioritizes ...
*checks notes*
Forcing people into addictions treatment in centres we don’t have, and making it easier to get drunk at football games.
Am I…am I the only one who sees the irony here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
*checks notes*
Forcing people into addictions treatment in centres we don’t have, and making it easier to get drunk at football games.
Am I…am I the only one who sees the irony here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Saskatchewan plans to introduce involuntary treatment, allow Roughriders tailgating | CBC News
The province plans to address homelessness and addictions in the newest session of the legislature, which kicked off Wednesday with the speech from the throne. It also plans to allow tailgating at Sas...
www.cbc.ca
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Okay so after 20 years in power, the SK gov’t prioritizes ...
*checks notes*
Forcing people into addictions treatment in centres we don’t have, and making it easier to get drunk at football games.
Am I…am I the only one who sees the irony here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
*checks notes*
Forcing people into addictions treatment in centres we don’t have, and making it easier to get drunk at football games.
Am I…am I the only one who sees the irony here?
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Saskatchewan politicians levelled accusations of preening and reckless behaviour as they debated China's punishing tariffs on Canadian canola in the legislature Thursday. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sas... #skpoli
Saskatchewan legislators spar over motion calling on Ottawa to remove EV tariff
REGINA - Saskatchewan politicians levelled accusations of preening and reckless behaviour as they debated China's punishing tariffs on Canadian canola in the legislature Thursday.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Saskatchewan politicians levelled accusations of preening and reckless behaviour as they debated China's punishing tariffs on Canadian canola in the legislature Thursday. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/sas... #skpoli
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If you're playing legislature bingo "lost and reckless" can be your card's free square
It seems "lost and reckless" will be the go-to line from the Saskatchewan Party on the Saskatchewan NDP
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
If you're playing legislature bingo "lost and reckless" can be your card's free square
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Beck says I thought I tossed in any easy pitch, but he can't say it. She says our farmers feed the world, and not a single shipment has gone to China. Will the premier explain why he has failed them so badly? #skpoli
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Beck says I thought I tossed in any easy pitch, but he can't say it. She says our farmers feed the world, and not a single shipment has gone to China. Will the premier explain why he has failed them so badly? #skpoli
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Moe says he's thanking health workers and the province has opened urgent care centres.
NDP member heckles, those aren't staffed. #skpoli
NDP member heckles, those aren't staffed. #skpoli
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Moe says he's thanking health workers and the province has opened urgent care centres.
NDP member heckles, those aren't staffed. #skpoli
NDP member heckles, those aren't staffed. #skpoli
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Beck says the premier has said two different things on two different call in shows. Beck says the gov't is also failing on health care. Why won't anyone listen to front line workers desperately, she asks. #skpoli
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Beck says the premier has said two different things on two different call in shows. Beck says the gov't is also failing on health care. Why won't anyone listen to front line workers desperately, she asks. #skpoli
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Jared Clarke is up and says they don't recognize the urgency of this crisis. There was a letter signed by 450 health care workers at RUH, and they're at their breaking point, he says. How does premier defend this horrible record? #skpoli
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Jared Clarke is up and says they don't recognize the urgency of this crisis. There was a letter signed by 450 health care workers at RUH, and they're at their breaking point, he says. How does premier defend this horrible record? #skpoli
A children's book, waiting to be written: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Bear Breaks Into California Zoo to Mingle With Other Bears
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A children's book, waiting to be written: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...
Peppercorn Rent? Who comes up with this stuff?
One can only laugh and express curiosity at the stranger aspects of the British legal system and the extreme deference shown to the royals. According to The Times, who obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Prince Andrew's home. He pays "one…
One can only laugh and express curiosity at the stranger aspects of the British legal system and the extreme deference shown to the royals. According to The Times, who obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Prince Andrew's home. He pays "one…
Peppercorn Rent? Who comes up with this stuff?
One can only laugh and express curiosity at the stranger aspects of the British legal system and the extreme deference shown to the royals. According to The Times, who obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Prince Andrew's home. He pays "one peppercorn (if demanded) for perpetual access to his 30 room mansion: Meanwhile, moves are afoot to have Parliament weigh in and permanently strip Andrew of his royal titles.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Peppercorn Rent? Who comes up with this stuff?
One can only laugh and express curiosity at the stranger aspects of the British legal system and the extreme deference shown to the royals. According to The Times, who obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Prince Andrew's home. He pays "one…
One can only laugh and express curiosity at the stranger aspects of the British legal system and the extreme deference shown to the royals. According to The Times, who obtained a copy of the leasehold agreement for Prince Andrew's home. He pays "one…
"All of these punishments are so absurd that they read like deliberate satires on the entire institution of the monarchy. As perhaps they should."
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Punish Prince Andrew? This is no meritocracy, I’m afraid – you get the royal family you didn’t vote for | Marina Hyde
After years of drip-fed revelations, we might as well face it. This is a family elevated by birthright: they’re stuck with him and so are we, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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October 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"All of these punishments are so absurd that they read like deliberate satires on the entire institution of the monarchy. As perhaps they should."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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How not to make a statement:
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of…
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of…
How not to make a statement:
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of speculation about the future of the monarchy.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
How not to make a statement:
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of…
PR professionals and issues management experts take note: the “Firm” had a chance to draw a line and limit this crisis. Today’s statement blew that chance. No apology, no contrition, no regret. A missed opportunity. Now, this issue will fester through weeks of…
PR professionals note: one of the lamest statements ever. No apology, no accountability. No shame. Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours including the Duke of York
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
PR professionals note: one of the lamest statements ever. No apology, no accountability. No shame. Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family brand. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins
The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family brand. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins
The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family brand. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins
‘The Firm’ as a modernising strategy was already falling apart, but with the shocking allegations so fully in the public domain, it has now collapsed, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family brand. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins
The latest Prince Andrew abuse claims are a new low for the Royal Family brand. In this form, it can’t survive | Simon Jenkins
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Pope Leo calls on journalists to report facts and expose disinformation.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Pope Leo calls on journalists to report facts and expose disinformation.
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
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First snowfall fades
First snowfall fades
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October 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
First snowfall fades
This week, things changed quickly here on the prairies.
This week, things changed quickly here on the prairies.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
This week, things changed quickly here on the prairies.