@persimmonsoul.bsky.social
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Atwood's signature deadpan delivery works well in this context. #screamingchickens #ElbowsUp
Margaret Atwood is keeping her Elbows Up! 💪
She sends her best and reminds Canadians that when we're in a tough spot, standing together matters.
Join us on March 22 Toronto Nathan Phillips Square 2 PM.
Wear red 🔴. Bring a sign. Stand together.
#toronto #ElbowsUp #HandmaidsTale #margaretatwood
She sends her best and reminds Canadians that when we're in a tough spot, standing together matters.
Join us on March 22 Toronto Nathan Phillips Square 2 PM.
Wear red 🔴. Bring a sign. Stand together.
#toronto #ElbowsUp #HandmaidsTale #margaretatwood
March 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Atwood's signature deadpan delivery works well in this context. #screamingchickens #ElbowsUp
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You can read Cohen's full statement here: www.linkedin.com/posts/rachel...
March 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
You can read Cohen's full statement here: www.linkedin.com/posts/rachel...
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The Republicans are ending Canadian access to entrance of the famed library that is both in Canada and the US.
I do not see how we can go back to the old relationship with the USA, trust is broken.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
I do not see how we can go back to the old relationship with the USA, trust is broken.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
U.S. authorities closing Canadian access to library that straddles Quebec-Vermont border
A small town in southern Quebec says American authorities have decided to close the Canadian access to an historic library that sits on the border between the two countries.
www.ctvnews.ca
March 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Republicans are ending Canadian access to entrance of the famed library that is both in Canada and the US.
I do not see how we can go back to the old relationship with the USA, trust is broken.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
I do not see how we can go back to the old relationship with the USA, trust is broken.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Last month, the Canadian Armed Forces announced that after years of declining enrollment, it had seen a surge in enlistments since Trump took office. (Canadian officials couldn’t attribute the new rash of interest to Trump’s threats, but they didn’t rule it out, either.)
What If Trump is serious about annexing Canada?
Don't expect Pete Hegseth to stand in his way.
www.motherjones.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Last month, the Canadian Armed Forces announced that after years of declining enrollment, it had seen a surge in enlistments since Trump took office. (Canadian officials couldn’t attribute the new rash of interest to Trump’s threats, but they didn’t rule it out, either.)
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“Private medicine is coming,” one Canadian surgeon tells journalist and family physician @monicakidd.bksy.social. “There’s no plan to stop it creeping in, and nobody seems to know the rules.” thewalrus.ca/private-health-c...
March 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“Private medicine is coming,” one Canadian surgeon tells journalist and family physician @monicakidd.bksy.social. “There’s no plan to stop it creeping in, and nobody seems to know the rules.” thewalrus.ca/private-health-c...
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Decades ago, Norval Morrisseau discovered that fake versions of his work were selling for tens of thousands of dollars. A group was created to separate his masterpieces from mere imitations. Years later, the fight to stop the fakes continues. thewalrus.ca/norval-morrisseau/
March 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Decades ago, Norval Morrisseau discovered that fake versions of his work were selling for tens of thousands of dollars. A group was created to separate his masterpieces from mere imitations. Years later, the fight to stop the fakes continues. thewalrus.ca/norval-morrisseau/
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That's a lot of money
March 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That's a lot of money
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Good piece from the other day on the non-traitorous-Shopify, "Build Canada," tech community defending DEI et al. "Not all bros".
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
David Olive: Canada’s tech leaders are condemning efforts to erase DEI — and that very Canadian response will help their long-term success
The open letter, signed by more than 700 Canadian tech executives, marks a break between Canada and the U.S., where major corporations have scrapped or scaled back their DEI programs
www.thestar.com
March 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good piece from the other day on the non-traitorous-Shopify, "Build Canada," tech community defending DEI et al. "Not all bros".
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
www.thestar.com/business/opi...
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"Libraries are natural quarry for anti-government organizations," writes author Ira Wells. "Any citizen can mount a challenge. The instructions for doing so are often posted on the library website." thewalrus.ca/book-banning/
March 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"Libraries are natural quarry for anti-government organizations," writes author Ira Wells. "Any citizen can mount a challenge. The instructions for doing so are often posted on the library website." thewalrus.ca/book-banning/
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Good morning, it is 9:30 a.m., do you know where your City Councillor is?
City Council lacks quorum this morning, with only 8 of 16 present.
Not on Time: Mayor,3,4,6,8,10,14,15
In-Person: 1,9,12,13
By Video: 2,5,7,11 #yhmcc #HamOnt #QuorumWatch
City Council lacks quorum this morning, with only 8 of 16 present.
Not on Time: Mayor,3,4,6,8,10,14,15
In-Person: 1,9,12,13
By Video: 2,5,7,11 #yhmcc #HamOnt #QuorumWatch
March 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Good morning, it is 9:30 a.m., do you know where your City Councillor is?
City Council lacks quorum this morning, with only 8 of 16 present.
Not on Time: Mayor,3,4,6,8,10,14,15
In-Person: 1,9,12,13
By Video: 2,5,7,11 #yhmcc #HamOnt #QuorumWatch
City Council lacks quorum this morning, with only 8 of 16 present.
Not on Time: Mayor,3,4,6,8,10,14,15
In-Person: 1,9,12,13
By Video: 2,5,7,11 #yhmcc #HamOnt #QuorumWatch
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If you're ever bored archive.org is a free internet library with billions of hours of stuff between movie books music etc.
Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Texts, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine
archive.org
March 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
If you're ever bored archive.org is a free internet library with billions of hours of stuff between movie books music etc.
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