Laurence Thompson
@thompsonlg.bsky.social
Grandfather, trying to leave the world a little better for my & all grandkids.
Approach to issues is on policy rather than partisanship.
🇨🇦 in Treaty 6 lands.
Focus on health, climate & Saskatchewan.
Approach to issues is on policy rather than partisanship.
🇨🇦 in Treaty 6 lands.
Focus on health, climate & Saskatchewan.
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"In the first half of this year, China built more solar than the rest of the world combined. China accounts for 74% of all large scale solar and wind under construction... More than a quarter of China's economic growth in 2024 came from wind, solar and battery technologies"
How China, not the U.S., became the main climate solution story in 2025
The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.
www.npr.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:17 AM
"In the first half of this year, China built more solar than the rest of the world combined. China accounts for 74% of all large scale solar and wind under construction... More than a quarter of China's economic growth in 2024 came from wind, solar and battery technologies"
This CBC Manitoba news story mentions Gary, Irwin & Harpinder Brar, as well as Western Star hotels & its hotel locations in Esterhazy & Prince Albert (Holiday Inn).
A 2014 CBC Saskatchewan news story by Geoff Leo describes similar issues involving the same company in southeast Saskatchewan. 1/
A 2014 CBC Saskatchewan news story by Geoff Leo describes similar issues involving the same company in southeast Saskatchewan. 1/
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This CBC Manitoba news story mentions Gary, Irwin & Harpinder Brar, as well as Western Star hotels & its hotel locations in Esterhazy & Prince Albert (Holiday Inn).
A 2014 CBC Saskatchewan news story by Geoff Leo describes similar issues involving the same company in southeast Saskatchewan. 1/
A 2014 CBC Saskatchewan news story by Geoff Leo describes similar issues involving the same company in southeast Saskatchewan. 1/
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On Dec. 8, 1941, the RCMP impounded 1,200 fishing boats owned by Japanese-Canadians.
Within a few months, Japanese-Canadians were sent to internment camps. More than 21,000 people were uprooted.
This is the story of Canada's Japanese Internment.
📸 LAC C-057250
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Within a few months, Japanese-Canadians were sent to internment camps. More than 21,000 people were uprooted.
This is the story of Canada's Japanese Internment.
📸 LAC C-057250
🧵 1/12
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On Dec. 8, 1941, the RCMP impounded 1,200 fishing boats owned by Japanese-Canadians.
Within a few months, Japanese-Canadians were sent to internment camps. More than 21,000 people were uprooted.
This is the story of Canada's Japanese Internment.
📸 LAC C-057250
🧵 1/12
Within a few months, Japanese-Canadians were sent to internment camps. More than 21,000 people were uprooted.
This is the story of Canada's Japanese Internment.
📸 LAC C-057250
🧵 1/12
A good step for the longer term would be for the Sask govt to shut down its coal power, as it had previously pledged.
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A good step for the longer term would be for the Sask govt to shut down its coal power, as it had previously pledged.
“While it would be natural to think that farmers would be seeding less canola next year, canola prices are faring better than most other commodities.…based on current prices, canola still pencils out as one of the top options for net returns.“
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“While it would be natural to think that farmers would be seeding less canola next year, canola prices are faring better than most other commodities.…based on current prices, canola still pencils out as one of the top options for net returns.“
“Tyson Foods will close a major beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, in January after U.S. cattle supplies dropped to their lowest level in nearly 75 years….Ranchers slashed their herds after a years-long drought burned up pastureland and hiked feeding costs.”
December 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“Tyson Foods will close a major beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, in January after U.S. cattle supplies dropped to their lowest level in nearly 75 years….Ranchers slashed their herds after a years-long drought burned up pastureland and hiked feeding costs.”
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Carbon capture and storage remains deep in the fiction section of the climate solutions bookstore.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Carbon capture and storage remains deep in the fiction section of the climate solutions bookstore.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
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Best ice cream in the world.
December 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Best ice cream in the world.
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Total of 126 reported cases of measles since March- up from 107 the week before. Half of the 19 cases were from July 2025. All the newly reported cases were from East Central Saskatchewan, particularly Preeceville seems to be a hot spot with special cautions.
December 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Total of 126 reported cases of measles since March- up from 107 the week before. Half of the 19 cases were from July 2025. All the newly reported cases were from East Central Saskatchewan, particularly Preeceville seems to be a hot spot with special cautions.
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Some good things that happened in Canada today:
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Some good things that happened in Canada today:
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
• Unemployment falls to a 16-month low
• Canadian dollar gets stronger thanks to job growth
• Economic growth remains modest but positive
With Statistics Canada yesterday confirming a record 🇨🇦 canola crop, prices dropped today. But, despite the record crop, good crops in Europe & Australia, & Chinese tariffs, canola price still remains slightly above the price one year ago.
At this price the 🇨🇦 canola crop is worth ~$C13B.
At this price the 🇨🇦 canola crop is worth ~$C13B.
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
With Statistics Canada yesterday confirming a record 🇨🇦 canola crop, prices dropped today. But, despite the record crop, good crops in Europe & Australia, & Chinese tariffs, canola price still remains slightly above the price one year ago.
At this price the 🇨🇦 canola crop is worth ~$C13B.
At this price the 🇨🇦 canola crop is worth ~$C13B.
Saskatchewan respiratory disease (CRISP) report for 2 weeks Nov 16-29:
Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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COVID-19 Situation Reports (CRISP) | COVID-19 | Government of Saskatchewan
COVID-19 surveillance information is now integrated with provincial reporting of respiratory illnesses, including influenza.
www.saskatchewan.ca
December 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Saskatchewan respiratory disease (CRISP) report for 2 weeks Nov 16-29:
Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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Hospitalizations: COVID 39, flu 46, RSV 13
ICU admits: COVID 3, flu 5, RSV 1
Hospital beds occupied by all 3 diseases: 0.9-1.0%
Deaths: 0
Immunization rates of population: COVID: 12%, flu 19%
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Alberta judge’s ruling that Alberta independence referendum violates Charter & Treaty right came <24 hours after provincial govt introduced legislation to end court action on referendum legality & permit them to proceed even if they violate the Constitution.
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Alberta judge’s ruling that Alberta independence referendum violates Charter & Treaty right came <24 hours after provincial govt introduced legislation to end court action on referendum legality & permit them to proceed even if they violate the Constitution.
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Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
EU hits Musk’s X with $140m fine for ‘deceptive’ blue tick, ad transparency
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
Alberta court rules that Alberta independence would violate Albertans Charter rights and the Treaties. Therefore a referendum on independence is unconstitutional and cannot proceed.
TODAY, Court of King’s Bench, after hearing submissions from First Nations, ruled that the separatists’ (Alberta Prosperity Project) proposed referendum question is unconstitutional. It violates all Albertans Charter and First Nations’ treaty rights.
Premier, what now?
#ableg
Premier, what now?
#ableg
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Alberta court rules that Alberta independence would violate Albertans Charter rights and the Treaties. Therefore a referendum on independence is unconstitutional and cannot proceed.
As we await Saskatchewan’s bi-weekly respiratory disease report tomorrow, only one site in Saskatchewan has reported viral COVID levels in💩 since the 3rd week of October: Regina reported a High level in the 3rd week of November. However, the level,is well below that of early this calendar year. 1/
Wastewater monitoring dashboard – Canada.ca
This dashboard provides data about COVID-19, flu, RSV and mpox virus levels in wastewater.
health-infobase.canada.ca
December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As we await Saskatchewan’s bi-weekly respiratory disease report tomorrow, only one site in Saskatchewan has reported viral COVID levels in💩 since the 3rd week of October: Regina reported a High level in the 3rd week of November. However, the level,is well below that of early this calendar year. 1/
🇨🇦 has set new records for wheat & canola production this growing season, supported by late season rains & excellent harvest conditions in western 🇨🇦 after a dry spring.
These two crops are Saskatchewan’s main crops.
These two crops are Saskatchewan’s main crops.
The Daily — Production of principal field crops, November 2025
Canadian farmers reported higher production for most crops in 2025, including wheat, canola, barley, oats, dry peas and lentils, but lower production for corn and soybeans. In general, yields were hig...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🇨🇦 has set new records for wheat & canola production this growing season, supported by late season rains & excellent harvest conditions in western 🇨🇦 after a dry spring.
These two crops are Saskatchewan’s main crops.
These two crops are Saskatchewan’s main crops.
“The notwithstanding clause is a populist’s dream: target vulnerable minorities while neutering the courts….The targets of such insulated legislation have ranged from religious & linguistic minorities, transgender youth, striking teachers & homeless encampments”… 1/
Opinion: The notwithstanding clause is running rampant. Is it time for the ‘thermonuclear’ option?
Quebec is once again undermining Charter rights – and it is hardly alone in doing so
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“The notwithstanding clause is a populist’s dream: target vulnerable minorities while neutering the courts….The targets of such insulated legislation have ranged from religious & linguistic minorities, transgender youth, striking teachers & homeless encampments”… 1/
How others see 🇨🇦:
“Throughout our trip it was immensely gratifying to feel the almost universal admiration for 🇨🇦.” 🎁
“Throughout our trip it was immensely gratifying to feel the almost universal admiration for 🇨🇦.” 🎁
In this ‘elbows up’ era, our Canada flags caught more attention than usual in France
Everyone who sees you views you through the filter of your nationality. It is good to know that filter is a kindly one
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
How others see 🇨🇦:
“Throughout our trip it was immensely gratifying to feel the almost universal admiration for 🇨🇦.” 🎁
“Throughout our trip it was immensely gratifying to feel the almost universal admiration for 🇨🇦.” 🎁
Excellent snslysis of what’s going on in the Alberts UCP after the Alberta - federal MOU.
A reminder that in both Saskatchewan & Alberta the governing parties are a coalition of increasingly fractious formerly separate parties.
A reminder that in both Saskatchewan & Alberta the governing parties are a coalition of increasingly fractious formerly separate parties.
ANALYSIS | Is there room for separatists and Danielle Smith in the same UCP tent? | CBC News
The premier goes pro-Ottawa as base moves in opposite direction. But she also scored some points at her party's annual meeting.
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Excellent snslysis of what’s going on in the Alberts UCP after the Alberta - federal MOU.
A reminder that in both Saskatchewan & Alberta the governing parties are a coalition of increasingly fractious formerly separate parties.
A reminder that in both Saskatchewan & Alberta the governing parties are a coalition of increasingly fractious formerly separate parties.
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This is awesome. More of this please.
Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm
The Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm is a 2.8 megawatt solar project that is the first utility-scale solar project implemented by Saskatoon Light & Power, and the largest in Saskatoon.
www.saskatoon.ca
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This is awesome. More of this please.
My lay reading of the Medical Profession Act is that, as the College says, it has regulatory power over its members only. Alleged offences by those outside membership in the College are presumably the responsibility of the provincial prosecution service. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
My lay reading of the Medical Profession Act is that, as the College says, it has regulatory power over its members only. Alleged offences by those outside membership in the College are presumably the responsibility of the provincial prosecution service. 1/
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I wish Geoff Leo would do a deep dive on private addictions clinics because we hear from patients about shady business practices and poor care.
The failure of Saskatchewan's government to do its job resulted in this horrific story of false hope and suffering and death.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
American ALS patient died alone after paying $84K US in pursuit of healing at controversial Sask. facility | CBC News
A 70-year-old American ALS patient came to Saskatchewan chasing the promise of healing offered by the Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center in Moose Jaw, Sask. But former Goodenowe employees say tha...
www.cbc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I wish Geoff Leo would do a deep dive on private addictions clinics because we hear from patients about shady business practices and poor care.
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That petition drive for a non-binding referendum for Alberta to STAY in Canada is now verified.
One in 7 Alberta voters signed it.
Wow, did Lukaszuk's bid worked. Lessee how Danielle Smith gov handles it.
One in 7 Alberta voters signed it.
Wow, did Lukaszuk's bid worked. Lessee how Danielle Smith gov handles it.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
That petition drive for a non-binding referendum for Alberta to STAY in Canada is now verified.
One in 7 Alberta voters signed it.
Wow, did Lukaszuk's bid worked. Lessee how Danielle Smith gov handles it.
One in 7 Alberta voters signed it.
Wow, did Lukaszuk's bid worked. Lessee how Danielle Smith gov handles it.