Ron Rennick
@realsillygrampy.bsky.social
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The first known use of ‘conspiracy theory’ was in 1863…or so they want you to believe.
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The first known use of ‘conspiracy theory’ was in 1863…or so they want you to believe.
This year’s Christmas tree. Really enjoyed decorating by the fire this year after missing the season last year.
December 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This year’s Christmas tree. Really enjoyed decorating by the fire this year after missing the season last year.
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Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place
Parks Canada sites saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of visitors over the summer while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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#NovaScotia
Why the coming weeks are pivotal for the ongoing drought in the Maritimes
The clock is ticking on replenishing the water table before the ground freezes up
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why the coming weeks are pivotal for the ongoing drought in the Maritimes
The clock is ticking on replenishing the water table before the ground freezes up
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why the coming weeks are pivotal for the ongoing drought in the Maritimes | CBC News
Rivers are running low and some wells are going dry due to the ongoing drought. Now time is running short on replenishing the water table before the ground freezes this winter.
www.cbc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
#NovaScotia
Why the coming weeks are pivotal for the ongoing drought in the Maritimes
The clock is ticking on replenishing the water table before the ground freezes up
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Why the coming weeks are pivotal for the ongoing drought in the Maritimes
The clock is ticking on replenishing the water table before the ground freezes up
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Canada is waking up to the risks of relying on US tech giants for digital infrastructure, writes Canadian SHIELD Institute researcher and Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project fellow Emily Osborne. As Canada pursues a sovereign cloud, clarity and control—not marketing—should guide the path to independence.
What Does a “Sovereign Cloud” Really Mean? | TechPolicy.Press
Emily Osborne discusses approaches to building a "sovereign cloud" for Canada.
www.techpolicy.press
October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Canada is waking up to the risks of relying on US tech giants for digital infrastructure, writes Canadian SHIELD Institute researcher and Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project fellow Emily Osborne. As Canada pursues a sovereign cloud, clarity and control—not marketing—should guide the path to independence.
I have had do you know X from Toronto
Every once in a while, I'll get the "Oh you're from Canada? Do you know Dave from Moosejaw?" and I'm like "Look, we're actually a pretty big country but... yes, I do know Dave."
October 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I have had do you know X from Toronto
Orwell fan is not fan enough to have read any of Orwell’s writing
Al Gore couldn't have seen the beauty his invention would create.
September 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Orwell fan is not fan enough to have read any of Orwell’s writing
Rain dance finally worked
September 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Rain dance finally worked
These all look like AI images. Eg. The truck shadow is way off from the other shadows in the background. Also, all the faces are indistinct.
IMO many Americans don't even buy guns for personal protection or to defend themselves against a tyrannical government. They simply have a shopping addiction
August 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
These all look like AI images. Eg. The truck shadow is way off from the other shadows in the background. Also, all the faces are indistinct.
Or which side of the fence is the sun on most of the year
August 26, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Or which side of the fence is the sun on most of the year
Sweet, sweet sound of rain
August 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sweet, sweet sound of rain
Interesting that the argument is when we lose it’s going to create a long list of potential problems.
“A single lawsuit raised by three authors now threatens to ‘financially ruin’ the entire AI industry…”
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
a man with a beard is smiling with his mouth open
Alt: Jack Nicholson nodding
media.tenor.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Interesting that the argument is when we lose it’s going to create a long list of potential problems.
Good god
Introducing the first AI prototype of a British MP🇬🇧🤖
When constituent and local business owner, Jeremy Smith, approached me with this idea, I was very excited to work with him. The AI revolution is happening and we must embrace it to see how it can be useful, in all sectors.
When constituent and local business owner, Jeremy Smith, approached me with this idea, I was very excited to work with him. The AI revolution is happening and we must embrace it to see how it can be useful, in all sectors.
Speak to Mark Sewards 24/7
Connect with Mark Sewards, your AI assistant, anytime.
www.neural-voice.ai
August 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Good god
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NEW 🚨🚨🚨 : The labour board has ordered New Brunswick to cancel its layoffs of school librarian, ruling that the province bargained in bad faith.
nbmediacoop.org/2025/07/31/p...
nbmediacoop.org/2025/07/31/p...
Province ordered to cancel library worker layoffs after violating ‘duty to bargain in good faith’
New Brunswick's Labour and Employment Board has ordered the provincial government to cancel layoff notices issued to library workers in
nbmediacoop.org
July 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
NEW 🚨🚨🚨 : The labour board has ordered New Brunswick to cancel its layoffs of school librarian, ruling that the province bargained in bad faith.
nbmediacoop.org/2025/07/31/p...
nbmediacoop.org/2025/07/31/p...
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Felix Baumgartner who jumped 24 miles from the Stratosphere to Earth and hit a speed of 843.6 mph in 2012,
(One of the most incredible things I've ever watched)
Sadly died in a Paragliding stunt today aged 54.
Absolute Legend. RIP
(One of the most incredible things I've ever watched)
Sadly died in a Paragliding stunt today aged 54.
Absolute Legend. RIP
July 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Felix Baumgartner who jumped 24 miles from the Stratosphere to Earth and hit a speed of 843.6 mph in 2012,
(One of the most incredible things I've ever watched)
Sadly died in a Paragliding stunt today aged 54.
Absolute Legend. RIP
(One of the most incredible things I've ever watched)
Sadly died in a Paragliding stunt today aged 54.
Absolute Legend. RIP
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No
May 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
No
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As someone who works in ecommerce, this is something I have been paying attention to for a few weeks now. It's not good, and this is a great explainer.
Is this bad? I'm no international shipping expert, but this sounds bad.
May 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
As someone who works in ecommerce, this is something I have been paying attention to for a few weeks now. It's not good, and this is a great explainer.
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What's wrong with the NDP? An 18-year-old candidate explains. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
I Ran for the NDP and Lost. We Need to Change | The Tyee
After a disastrous election, progressives must reinvent the party. Here are six ideas.
thetyee.ca
May 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
What's wrong with the NDP? An 18-year-old candidate explains. thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
I didn’t know this was allowed but on research I see it’s allowed as assistance marking your ballot 😕
My 2nd Substack post - Pierre Polievre’s questionable way of voting:
open.substack.com/pub/johnrals...
open.substack.com/pub/johnrals...
Undermining a Woman’s Right to Voting Independently
This scene is very peculiar—even disturbing.
open.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I didn’t know this was allowed but on research I see it’s allowed as assistance marking your ballot 😕
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My speech at Elbows Up! Toronto on Monday, April 21, 2025: re. Canada dealing with US threats. youtu.be/Vgj_L5Pbo8o?...
Speech at Elbows Up! Toronto - April 21, 2025.
YouTube video by John Ralston Saul
youtu.be
April 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My speech at Elbows Up! Toronto on Monday, April 21, 2025: re. Canada dealing with US threats. youtu.be/Vgj_L5Pbo8o?...
Long lineup at the advanced poll in Hanwell this evening.
April 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Long lineup at the advanced poll in Hanwell this evening.
Instead of pump & dump, lie & buy.
April 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Instead of pump & dump, lie & buy.