Susie Henderson
@susieh.bsky.social
Freelance writer and editor. Travel specialist. Born in Scotland. Living on Vancouver Island.
This is good news for British concert-goers/sports fans. Would love to see Canada follow suit.
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Reselling tickets for profit to be outlawed in UK government crackdown
Touts – and ordinary consumers – will no longer be able to charge anything more than price at which they purchased ticket
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is good news for British concert-goers/sports fans. Would love to see Canada follow suit.
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/n...
'Despite AI’s widespread use, 62% of the students said it has had a negative impact on their skills and development at school, while one in four of the students agreed that AI “makes it too easy for me to find the answers without doing the work myself”.'
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www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Pupils fear AI is eroding their ability to study, research finds
One in four students say AI ‘makes it too easy’ for them to find answers
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:42 AM
'Despite AI’s widespread use, 62% of the students said it has had a negative impact on their skills and development at school, while one in four of the students agreed that AI “makes it too easy for me to find the answers without doing the work myself”.'
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘It kept our spirits alive’: Taliban’s internet blackout leaves girls in despair
‘It kept our spirits alive’: Taliban’s internet blackout leaves girls in despair
Many Afghan women and girls can no longer communicate or study online after the internet is cut off in 12 provinces
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
‘It kept our spirits alive’: Taliban’s internet blackout leaves girls in despair
This new tech is impressive!
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B.C. rescuers use helicopter-mounted cell tower to find missing man | CBC News
A B.C. search-and-rescue team says a new piece of technology allows them to search for missing people's cell phones in areas where there would otherwise be no signal.
www.cbc.ca
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This new tech is impressive!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
New UK polling out on Trump's state visit:
- 45% think it was wrong to invite him for a state visit vs 30% who think it's the right move
- only 26% think the visit will help improve UK-US relations
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
- 45% think it was wrong to invite him for a state visit vs 30% who think it's the right move
- only 26% think the visit will help improve UK-US relations
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
How do Britons feel about the 2025 Trump state visit? | YouGov
Almost half say it was wrong to issue the invitation, and only a quarter think it will improve UK-US relations
yougov.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New UK polling out on Trump's state visit:
- 45% think it was wrong to invite him for a state visit vs 30% who think it's the right move
- only 26% think the visit will help improve UK-US relations
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
- 45% think it was wrong to invite him for a state visit vs 30% who think it's the right move
- only 26% think the visit will help improve UK-US relations
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
'But Weiss said that "low reproductive success in this population" is tied to high levels of pollutants — particularly industrial chemicals known as PCBs — that inhibit immune and reproductive function, as well as a lack of prey, especially Chinook salmon.'
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Endangered female southern resident killer whale found pushing dead baby calf | CBC News
Whale researchers say that an endangered southern resident killer whale was found pushing a deceased calf in the Rosario Strait, Wash., on Friday.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
'But Weiss said that "low reproductive success in this population" is tied to high levels of pollutants — particularly industrial chemicals known as PCBs — that inhibit immune and reproductive function, as well as a lack of prey, especially Chinook salmon.'
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Taliban launch crackdown on Afghanistan’s secret beauty salons www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Taliban launch crackdown on Afghanistan’s secret beauty salons
The clandestine businesses – a financial lifeline for many women – have been given a month to cease operations
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Taliban launch crackdown on Afghanistan’s secret beauty salons www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Reposted by Susie Henderson
The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World.
I wrote essays about both of those books in high school.
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I wrote essays about both of those books in high school.
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The Handmaid's Tale among more than 200 books to be pulled at Edmonton public schools | CBC News
A list confirmed by CBC News shows titles like The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World are among books to be pulled. The development comes after a policy from Alberta's education minister outlines new...
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August 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World.
I wrote essays about both of those books in high school.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I wrote essays about both of those books in high school.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Reposted by Susie Henderson
New York Times put the NYT Mini crossword behind a paywall
This link will let you bypass the paywall and play for free:
www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g...
I reverse engineered their JS and found the paywall is all client-side. This URL overrides the config flag which enables the paywall
This link will let you bypass the paywall and play for free:
www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g...
I reverse engineered their JS and found the paywall is all client-side. This URL overrides the config flag which enables the paywall
Play The Mini Crossword
All the fun of the larger New York Times Crossword, but you can solve it in seconds.
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
New York Times put the NYT Mini crossword behind a paywall
This link will let you bypass the paywall and play for free:
www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g...
I reverse engineered their JS and found the paywall is all client-side. This URL overrides the config flag which enables the paywall
This link will let you bypass the paywall and play for free:
www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g...
I reverse engineered their JS and found the paywall is all client-side. This URL overrides the config flag which enables the paywall
I also gave the Seattle Times crossword a go this evening and it seems like another good option: www.seattletimes.com/games-crossw...
August 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I also gave the Seattle Times crossword a go this evening and it seems like another good option: www.seattletimes.com/games-crossw...
Thanks to those who recommended this alternative: www.latimes.com/games/mini-c...
August 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thanks to those who recommended this alternative: www.latimes.com/games/mini-c...
No!!!! The NYT has put the mini crossword behind a paywall. Gutted. And no, I will not be paying.
Will Wordle be next?
Will Wordle be next?
August 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
No!!!! The NYT has put the mini crossword behind a paywall. Gutted. And no, I will not be paying.
Will Wordle be next?
Will Wordle be next?
"Fewer than 5% of callers are getting to speak to an agent."
Last time I had to call the CRA, the hold time was around 75 minutes. My phone battery died after an hour on my first attempt. That was a while ago, so it may have got worse. I feel for the poor agents.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Last time I had to call the CRA, the hold time was around 75 minutes. My phone battery died after an hour on my first attempt. That was a while ago, so it may have got worse. I feel for the poor agents.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Fed up Canadians say no one at CRA is taking their call. The union says it's set to get worse | CBC News
Many Canadians are complaining they can’t reach anyone at the Canada Revenue Agency by phone to address important tax matters. Several affected taxpayers interviewed by CBC News, and the union represe...
www.cbc.ca
August 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Fewer than 5% of callers are getting to speak to an agent."
Last time I had to call the CRA, the hold time was around 75 minutes. My phone battery died after an hour on my first attempt. That was a while ago, so it may have got worse. I feel for the poor agents.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Last time I had to call the CRA, the hold time was around 75 minutes. My phone battery died after an hour on my first attempt. That was a while ago, so it may have got worse. I feel for the poor agents.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui
Holiday company boss says tourists are opting instead for destinations such as Canada, Africa and Asia
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui www.theguardian.com/business/202...
What a great idea! Volunteer in Revelstoke in exchange for a credit of up to $400 towards your accommodation if you stay for at least 2 nights.
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seerevelstoke.com/travel-offer...
Thanksgiving Back in Revelstoke
Thanksgiving Back is an opportunity to be part of Revelstoke's strong community. Volunteer in Revelstoke and Stay for Free.
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August 11, 2025 at 1:42 AM
What a great idea! Volunteer in Revelstoke in exchange for a credit of up to $400 towards your accommodation if you stay for at least 2 nights.
seerevelstoke.com/travel-offer...
seerevelstoke.com/travel-offer...
This looks really cool, but I think the price ($44 at the window, 10% off in advance) is pretty steep for a 1.7km boardwalk. Also, I am so sick of paying "adult" prices for my non-adult teens!
www.squamishchief.com/local-busine...
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New forest boardwalk opens in Squamish this August
A major eco-tourism project 12 years in the making will finally open Aug. 1 as visitors are invited to experience the natural beauty of the new Squamish Canyon attraction.
www.squamishchief.com
July 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This looks really cool, but I think the price ($44 at the window, 10% off in advance) is pretty steep for a 1.7km boardwalk. Also, I am so sick of paying "adult" prices for my non-adult teens!
www.squamishchief.com/local-busine...
www.squamishchief.com/local-busine...
