@neelienite.bsky.social
I didn’t realize I was addicted. But I came here almost a year ago and now that psychological weight has lifted.
All I see is BlueSky! (X deleted.)
All I see is BlueSky! (X deleted.)
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It’s time to play, “Describe that Video!” This Hour Has 22 Minutes at its most blistering - and prescient. This was posted yesterday. But it couldn’t be more timely. Whether or not you can bear to watch “that” video today, you need to watch this one. #Minneapolis #CBC
It's time to play... Describe! That! Video! | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
YouTube video by 22 Minutes
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January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
It’s time to play, “Describe that Video!” This Hour Has 22 Minutes at its most blistering - and prescient. This was posted yesterday. But it couldn’t be more timely. Whether or not you can bear to watch “that” video today, you need to watch this one. #Minneapolis #CBC
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Canada Lives Because…
January 23, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Canada Lives Because…
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It would be nice if Calgary Transit could move away from Twitter as their sole source of online customer service. Expecting teenagers especially to use that app is not good.
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
#Calgary #yyccc
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
#Calgary #yyccc
Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
When contacted by Reuters for comment by email, xAI replied with the message "Legacy Media Lies."
www.reuters.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:15 PM
It would be nice if Calgary Transit could move away from Twitter as their sole source of online customer service. Expecting teenagers especially to use that app is not good.
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
#Calgary #yyccc
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
#Calgary #yyccc
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“We know the old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy… The powerful have their power. But we have something, too: the capacity to stop pretending.”
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
“We know the old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy… The powerful have their power. But we have something, too: the capacity to stop pretending.”
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
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If anyone is looking for a doctor, this sign is up close to Westbrook LRT station.
www.calgarywestmedicalcentre.com
#Calgary #yyc
www.calgarywestmedicalcentre.com
#Calgary #yyc
January 20, 2026 at 8:23 PM
If anyone is looking for a doctor, this sign is up close to Westbrook LRT station.
www.calgarywestmedicalcentre.com
#Calgary #yyc
www.calgarywestmedicalcentre.com
#Calgary #yyc
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Elbow exercises, I guess.
NEW and WOW: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
Germany, other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats
Trump said Wednesday anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be "unacceptable" in a warning to NATO allies about Arctic security.
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Elbow exercises, I guess.
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Saw this on Facebook.
(Bottom of the sign says contact me via Facebook)
www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ew...
#Calgary #yyc
(Bottom of the sign says contact me via Facebook)
www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ew...
#Calgary #yyc
January 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Saw this on Facebook.
(Bottom of the sign says contact me via Facebook)
www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ew...
#Calgary #yyc
(Bottom of the sign says contact me via Facebook)
www.facebook.com/share/p/16Ew...
#Calgary #yyc
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At the end of February, I have an episode about The Crazy Canucks ski team.
So putting it out there. If anyone knows one of them, or how to contact one of the Crazy Canucks, I would love to interview one or more of them for the episode.
So putting it out there. If anyone knows one of them, or how to contact one of the Crazy Canucks, I would love to interview one or more of them for the episode.
January 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
At the end of February, I have an episode about The Crazy Canucks ski team.
So putting it out there. If anyone knows one of them, or how to contact one of the Crazy Canucks, I would love to interview one or more of them for the episode.
So putting it out there. If anyone knows one of them, or how to contact one of the Crazy Canucks, I would love to interview one or more of them for the episode.
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NEW: Henry says the City of Calgary will work on community protection measures in the NW. She says 2 segments of the Bow River flood barrier will be removed to allow water to flow into the river if the pipe bursts again.
January 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
NEW: Henry says the City of Calgary will work on community protection measures in the NW. She says 2 segments of the Bow River flood barrier will be removed to allow water to flow into the river if the pipe bursts again.
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Democracy’s having a rough week/month/year. The rule of law is what keeps it from becoming a true crime podcast.
Protect fairness → ourstoprotect.ca
#OursToProtect #CanadianDemocracy #Partner
January 7, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Democracy’s having a rough week/month/year. The rule of law is what keeps it from becoming a true crime podcast.
Protect fairness → ourstoprotect.ca
#OursToProtect #CanadianDemocracy #Partner
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Ashes were stolen today from a home in Chestermere, along with an iPad. The iPad was last pinged in Calgary. The family is pleading to get the ashes back.
www.facebook.com/deanna.thomp...
#Calgary #yyc
www.facebook.com/deanna.thomp...
#Calgary #yyc
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Ashes were stolen today from a home in Chestermere, along with an iPad. The iPad was last pinged in Calgary. The family is pleading to get the ashes back.
www.facebook.com/deanna.thomp...
#Calgary #yyc
www.facebook.com/deanna.thomp...
#Calgary #yyc
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NEW: City of Calgary announces the boil water advisory for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted.
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NEW: City of Calgary announces the boil water advisory for Parkdale, Montgomery, Point McKay and West Hillhurst has been lifted.
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My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
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Calgary, our water system is in the RED ZONE. We need your help to conserve water! Ways that you can assist:
-Keep showers short, three minutes or less.
-Flush toilets only when necessary.
-Run dishwashers/laundry only when full
Thank-you, Calgary! These small actions make a big difference.
-Keep showers short, three minutes or less.
-Flush toilets only when necessary.
-Run dishwashers/laundry only when full
Thank-you, Calgary! These small actions make a big difference.
January 2, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Calgary, our water system is in the RED ZONE. We need your help to conserve water! Ways that you can assist:
-Keep showers short, three minutes or less.
-Flush toilets only when necessary.
-Run dishwashers/laundry only when full
Thank-you, Calgary! These small actions make a big difference.
-Keep showers short, three minutes or less.
-Flush toilets only when necessary.
-Run dishwashers/laundry only when full
Thank-you, Calgary! These small actions make a big difference.
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For Albertans who want to continue to engage on @corblund.bsky.social's coal petition you can follow @coalpetition.bsky.social and sign up on the website at:
www.coalpetition.ca
www.coalpetition.ca
January 2, 2026 at 6:17 AM
For Albertans who want to continue to engage on @corblund.bsky.social's coal petition you can follow @coalpetition.bsky.social and sign up on the website at:
www.coalpetition.ca
www.coalpetition.ca
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In 2025, my podcast, Alberta Unbound, celebrated its 5th anniversary and passed the 60,000 download mark. Since I am relatively new to Bluesky, and many of you are newish followers, I hope you will indulge me in a New Year’s Eve countdown of my 2025 episodes! #AlbertaUnbound #cdnpoli #abpoli
December 31, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In 2025, my podcast, Alberta Unbound, celebrated its 5th anniversary and passed the 60,000 download mark. Since I am relatively new to Bluesky, and many of you are newish followers, I hope you will indulge me in a New Year’s Eve countdown of my 2025 episodes! #AlbertaUnbound #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Video of #Calgary firefighters rescuing people trapped on their vehicle from the water main break.
Global is reporting that firefighters rescued 13 people tonight, 7 vehicles were trapped by the water and that nobody was injured 👍
(I added a blur towards the end, b/c kid)
#yyc
Global is reporting that firefighters rescued 13 people tonight, 7 vehicles were trapped by the water and that nobody was injured 👍
(I added a blur towards the end, b/c kid)
#yyc
December 31, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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If any of my followers are in Australia, I will be on ABC Radio National's Breakfast Show tomorrow at about 2 p.m. EST time.
I'll be talking about The Dionne Quintuplets.
I'll be talking about The Dionne Quintuplets.
December 29, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If any of my followers are in Australia, I will be on ABC Radio National's Breakfast Show tomorrow at about 2 p.m. EST time.
I'll be talking about The Dionne Quintuplets.
I'll be talking about The Dionne Quintuplets.
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163 years ago in Mankato, 38 Dakota men were hung in the largest mass execution in our nation’s history.
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Dakota riders return home to Minnesota via horseback, honoring legacy of Dakota 38
Dakota riders completed a journey of hundreds of miles to honor the 38 Dakota men executed in 1862 — the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The annual rides ending in Mankato serve as a poignant ...
www.mprnews.org
December 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
163 years ago in Mankato, 38 Dakota men were hung in the largest mass execution in our nation’s history.
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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Canada's critical role in creating the polio vaccine and proving that it was safe
December 26, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Canada's critical role in creating the polio vaccine and proving that it was safe
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In Oct2024 I started a photo project: a picture from the same spot on my walk to work every morning for a year. A week after I finished, I caught this golden view. Nothing is ever “the same”, so enjoy every moment (the project continues)
#ArtAdventCalendar #Photography #GoodMorningFromSaskatoon
#ArtAdventCalendar #Photography #GoodMorningFromSaskatoon
December 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
In Oct2024 I started a photo project: a picture from the same spot on my walk to work every morning for a year. A week after I finished, I caught this golden view. Nothing is ever “the same”, so enjoy every moment (the project continues)
#ArtAdventCalendar #Photography #GoodMorningFromSaskatoon
#ArtAdventCalendar #Photography #GoodMorningFromSaskatoon
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Signatures won’t get themselves #alberta #recall #mla #ucp #canvass #politics
YouTube video by Lisab0923
youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Fascinating piece on Susie Wiles, who has "the gimlet eye of an alcoholic’s daughter"— always on edge, fearful of sudden danger, withdrawn from the chaos in order to survive.
Were the interviews her retribution for the ineffectiveness 47 imposes on her?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Were the interviews her retribution for the ineffectiveness 47 imposes on her?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
December 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Fascinating piece on Susie Wiles, who has "the gimlet eye of an alcoholic’s daughter"— always on edge, fearful of sudden danger, withdrawn from the chaos in order to survive.
Were the interviews her retribution for the ineffectiveness 47 imposes on her?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Were the interviews her retribution for the ineffectiveness 47 imposes on her?
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.