Mari Lise
@marilise51.bsky.social
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Steven Guilbeault just QUIT CARNEY'S CABINET (but not the Liberal caucus) following the Alberta-Canada MOU.
Yowza.
www.ledevoir.com/politique/ca...?
Yowza.
www.ledevoir.com/politique/ca...?
Steven Guilbeault démissionne de son poste de ministre
Il claque la porte du cabinet Carney, mais pas du caucus libéral.
www.ledevoir.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Steven Guilbeault just QUIT CARNEY'S CABINET (but not the Liberal caucus) following the Alberta-Canada MOU.
Yowza.
www.ledevoir.com/politique/ca...?
Yowza.
www.ledevoir.com/politique/ca...?
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A moral stand in party politics is so rare to see. Like spotting a white squirrel, burrowing owl, or Sasquatch.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
A moral stand in party politics is so rare to see. Like spotting a white squirrel, burrowing owl, or Sasquatch.
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A credit to @fatimabsyed.bsky.social who spoke to a dozen folks that works for conservation authorities for this story on how Ontario's proposed changes are landing — or not landing — and what it means: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
Inside Ontario’s plan to merge 36 conservation authorities to 7 | The Narwhal
Doug Ford’s government is seeking public feedback on its plan to overhaul Ontario’s conservation authorities, reducing local agencies from 36 to 7
thenarwhal.ca
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
A credit to @fatimabsyed.bsky.social who spoke to a dozen folks that works for conservation authorities for this story on how Ontario's proposed changes are landing — or not landing — and what it means: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-cons...
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Anybody who thinks thousands of agonizing deaths is a fine price to pay for saving a fractional amount of government spending is unworthy of being listened to, let alone being given political power www.thebulwark.com/p/this-may-b...
This May Be the Cruelest, Most Senseless Thing Trump Has Done
A conversation with Atul Gawande about the human toll of the dismantling of foreign aid.
www.thebulwark.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Anybody who thinks thousands of agonizing deaths is a fine price to pay for saving a fractional amount of government spending is unworthy of being listened to, let alone being given political power www.thebulwark.com/p/this-may-b...
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My first time in NYC after they elected a Muslim mayor.
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 AM
My first time in NYC after they elected a Muslim mayor.
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Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Trump claims his ICE raids are going after the "worst of the worst".
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
But his own DOJ admits that over 97% of immigrants detained in Chicago have no criminal record.
It was always about cruelty, not public safety.
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Today is my 6th anniversary as Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. Representing this community has been the honour of my life, and I am deeply grateful for your love and trust. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
October 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today is my 6th anniversary as Member of Parliament for Winnipeg Centre. Representing this community has been the honour of my life, and I am deeply grateful for your love and trust. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Manitoba New Democrat MP Leah Gazan reintroduced a private member’s bill Friday that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying “real action” is needed to combat rising anti-Indigenous hate.
Winnipeg MP’s private member’s bill would make residential school denialism a crime
Manitoba New Democrat MP Leah Gazan reintroduced a private member’s bill Friday that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying “real action” is needed to combat rising anti-Indigenous hate.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Manitoba New Democrat MP Leah Gazan reintroduced a private member’s bill Friday that would criminalize residential school denialism, saying “real action” is needed to combat rising anti-Indigenous hate.
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“Since [Paris Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social took] office, Paris has planted over 200K trees with a pledge to add 170K more by 2026. Urban forests are being created near landmarks like the Hôtel de Ville, Gare de Lyon, & Opéra Garnier, with plans to cover 50% of the city with planted areas by 2030.“
Anne Hidalgo: Transforming Paris into a Green Metropolis for a Sustainable Future
Pic: Ms Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris (Source: ChatGPT)
medium.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“Since [Paris Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social took] office, Paris has planted over 200K trees with a pledge to add 170K more by 2026. Urban forests are being created near landmarks like the Hôtel de Ville, Gare de Lyon, & Opéra Garnier, with plans to cover 50% of the city with planted areas by 2030.“
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Kinda seems like whether or not the president has the power to assassinate people with no due process, no input from Congress, no review, no oversight, and with no obligation to provide anyone with any information or evidence other than “trust me” is an important test of our democracy.
News on Trump boat bombings --> Now that SouthCom Commander Alvin Holsey has resigned, likely over the bombings, ranking Armed Services Dem Adam Smith tells me committee Ds will demand Holsey's sworn testimony and press Rs to join them.
Smith spoke to us on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
Smith spoke to us on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2019...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Darker Turn as Top Official Suddenly Resigns
As the head of the military’s Southern Command steps down, Adam Smith, the top Armed Services Committee Democrat, sheds new light on the departure—and on Trump’s appalling secrecy about the bombings.
newrepublic.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Kinda seems like whether or not the president has the power to assassinate people with no due process, no input from Congress, no review, no oversight, and with no obligation to provide anyone with any information or evidence other than “trust me” is an important test of our democracy.
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From runway to city. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. will guide the redesign of the YZD runway into an urban neighbourhood with a dose of nature. My piece:
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
Downsview redevelopment setting a course for new urban life
American landscape architects Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates will lead the next stage of the project
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From runway to city. Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. will guide the redesign of the YZD runway into an urban neighbourhood with a dose of nature. My piece:
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/art-...
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“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social
Pedal Power Remains Most Efficient Way To Travel, Confirms Scientific American
Scientific American confirms that human on a bicycle more efficient than salmon, seagulls, or jet planes, updating a piece from 1973.
www.forbes.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social
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A new CBC investigation reveals that Canadian charities continue to fund organizations, including the Israeli military, that support the ever-expanding settlements in the West Bank.
“We are financing war criminality through our charitable system."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We are financing war criminality through our charitable system."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian charities complicit in helping fund Israeli settlement movement in West Bank, critics say | CBC News
Tax deductible donations made by Canadians to groups that financially support West Bank settlements that are illegal under international law are continuing in the face of escalating attacks on Palesti...
www.cbc.ca
October 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
A new CBC investigation reveals that Canadian charities continue to fund organizations, including the Israeli military, that support the ever-expanding settlements in the West Bank.
“We are financing war criminality through our charitable system."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We are financing war criminality through our charitable system."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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Yeah this!!!
I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
September 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Yeah this!!!
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Kimmel accused President Trump’s MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk before ABC pulled his show?
Kimmel accused President Trump’s MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
bit.ly
September 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Kimmel accused President Trump’s MAGA movement of trying to politically capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.
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Definitely this. Fox News should be an object lesson, a slow poison that nevertheless killed us because we never sought treatment.
Make no mistake, everything that’s happening in the United States is being significantly enabled by the right wing oligarch capture of media.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
September 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Definitely this. Fox News should be an object lesson, a slow poison that nevertheless killed us because we never sought treatment.
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Make no mistake, everything that’s happening in the United States is being significantly enabled by the right wing oligarch capture of media.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
August 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Make no mistake, everything that’s happening in the United States is being significantly enabled by the right wing oligarch capture of media.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
Every other country needs to do everything possible to keep that from happening where they are.
Including protecting the CBC from Poilievre here in Canada.
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WATCH & SHARE: This is very good. A prominent youtuber is actually giddy (but also very thorough in covering the joys, advantages, issues and challenges) about how trying biking for transportation in London has changed his life.
Easy to watch & more convincing probably than 99% of public campaigns.
Easy to watch & more convincing probably than 99% of public campaigns.
I Cycled 2500km in London — Here's How It Changed My Life
YouTube video by Evan Edinger
youtu.be
August 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
WATCH & SHARE: This is very good. A prominent youtuber is actually giddy (but also very thorough in covering the joys, advantages, issues and challenges) about how trying biking for transportation in London has changed his life.
Easy to watch & more convincing probably than 99% of public campaigns.
Easy to watch & more convincing probably than 99% of public campaigns.
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Finally finding a moment to read this in its entirety. @sarahkendzior.bsky.social is a staggering writer and this is an incredible piece of work.
September 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Finally finding a moment to read this in its entirety. @sarahkendzior.bsky.social is a staggering writer and this is an incredible piece of work.
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Never underestimate the value of a kind gesture. 🥺
September 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Never underestimate the value of a kind gesture. 🥺