Kathryn
@verityblue.bsky.social
Figurative artist, designer & mother of five. Mostly here for politics, climate, music, art and social justice. And a bit of humour. Settler. Ally.
#decolonize #landback
Robinson Huron & Williams Treaty Territory
#decolonize #landback
Robinson Huron & Williams Treaty Territory
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Canada's anti-greenwashing law prevents lying by the oil industry.
Carney wants to make it legal again for oil companies and lobbyists to spread lies.
Conservative Tactics 101.
Carney wants to make it legal again for oil companies and lobbyists to spread lies.
Conservative Tactics 101.
The Carney government wants to pare back aspects of Canada’s anti-greenwashing law, telling @meyer.bsky.social it prevents the fossil fuel industry and other groups from sharing their environmental claims. Critics say the law might be working as intended. thenarwhal.ca/greenwashing...
Canada says anti-greenwashing rules silence industry | The Narwhal
Carney is moving to nix some of Canada’s rules that restrict how oil and gas companies and other industries advertise environmental claims
thenarwhal.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Canada's anti-greenwashing law prevents lying by the oil industry.
Carney wants to make it legal again for oil companies and lobbyists to spread lies.
Conservative Tactics 101.
Carney wants to make it legal again for oil companies and lobbyists to spread lies.
Conservative Tactics 101.
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And people still look me square in the face and deadass ask me why women don't report.
"A Regina police officer has pleaded guilty to using police databases to pursue intimate and personal relationships with women. [...] It's not clear how many people Semenchuk may have contacted."
Regina officer pleads guilty to using police databases to pursue women | CBC News
Sergeant Robert Eric Semenchuck remains suspended with pay, as required under the province's Police Act. He has pleaded guilty to breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
And people still look me square in the face and deadass ask me why women don't report.
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Note: I was the one who hired Jamal and was his editor for a year
When Jamal Khashoggi was killed , all the TV networks were chasing me down to have me on to talk about Trump, Mohammed Bin Salman, Saudi Arabia and the murder.
Now that MBS is back in town and being wined and dined by Trump, Musk, Bezos and other tech billionaires?
I have not had one TV invite.
Now that MBS is back in town and being wined and dined by Trump, Musk, Bezos and other tech billionaires?
I have not had one TV invite.
November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Note: I was the one who hired Jamal and was his editor for a year
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This has also been the Canadian motto for brushing off our health care system's slow-moving collapse:
"Hey, at least it's not as bad as American health care."
"Hey, at least it's not as bad as American health care."
Canadian fascism will manifest covered in maple syrup, holding a hockey stick and saying “Well, at least we’re not as bad as the Americans.”
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This has also been the Canadian motto for brushing off our health care system's slow-moving collapse:
"Hey, at least it's not as bad as American health care."
"Hey, at least it's not as bad as American health care."
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This will surely surprise most Americans today, but historians have recently discovered that before Donald Trump, it was actually incredibly rare for a president to demand the public execution of this political opponents and press critics.
November 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This will surely surprise most Americans today, but historians have recently discovered that before Donald Trump, it was actually incredibly rare for a president to demand the public execution of this political opponents and press critics.
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my goal is to one day become doug ford's sleep paralysis demon and I believe that goal becomes more real with every article I write about him.
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
QUEEN’S PARK - Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles was kicked out of Question Period this morning after criticizing Doug Ford and incorrectly calling him and his entire government “corrupt,” instead of “t...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
my goal is to one day become doug ford's sleep paralysis demon and I believe that goal becomes more real with every article I write about him.
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After 6 thousand years of dog-eat-dog, red-in-tooth-and-nail, crush-your-enemies-and-drink-from-their-skulls, die-with-the-most-toys global patriarchal rule…
I’m willing to give women a shot.
I’m willing to give women a shot.
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
After 6 thousand years of dog-eat-dog, red-in-tooth-and-nail, crush-your-enemies-and-drink-from-their-skulls, die-with-the-most-toys global patriarchal rule…
I’m willing to give women a shot.
I’m willing to give women a shot.
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Whoa she said it 🤯 good for her #OntarioNDP #FordIsCorrupt
November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Whoa she said it 🤯 good for her #OntarioNDP #FordIsCorrupt
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Trust in science will increase when we stop all the money being used to fund anti-science political attacks and spread disinformation.
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trust in science will increase when we stop all the money being used to fund anti-science political attacks and spread disinformation.
If you only read one piece on the life of Ryan Wedding, this should be it. Brilliantly done.
Ryan Wedding—the Olympic snowboarder turned drug kingpin turned celebrity fugitive—is back in the news today. If you want a primer on the darkest, wildest, most Vince Gilligan-y story in Canada right now, give my @torontolifemag.bsky.social feature on Wedding a read.
torontolife.com/deep-dives/b...
torontolife.com/deep-dives/b...
Becoming El Jefe: The story of Ryan Wedding, Canada’s Olympic snowboarder turned ruthless drug lord - Toronto Life
Before Ryan Wedding landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list as a high-level associate of El Chapo, he was a bright-eyed kid from Thunder Bay. The inside story...
torontolife.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
If you only read one piece on the life of Ryan Wedding, this should be it. Brilliantly done.
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Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
QUEEN’S PARK - Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles was kicked out of Question Period this morning after criticizing Doug Ford and incorrectly calling him and his entire government “corrupt,” instead of “t...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ontario NDP leader ejected from Question Period after incorrectly labelling Ford gov as "corrupt," not "evil"
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Once again, Alberta’s UCP Government plans to suspend Charter Rights of Albertans.
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
First to attack teachers’ rights, now trans youth.
The Justice Minister proudly said his voice is the final voice on this matter.
It is not. The voice of the people is the final voice.
Plz RT
#abpoli #ableg #yyc
November 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Shop local independent bookstores.
Want to treat your book worm friend or family member this #holiday season? Check out these seven #Toronto independent bookstores, which will make your #gift hunting easier. 🎁📚️
nowtoronto.com/culture/thes...
nowtoronto.com/culture/thes...
Shopping for a bookworm? These 7 Toronto bookstores have the perfect holiday finds - NOW Toronto
Want to treat your book worm friend this holiday? Check out these Toronto independent bookstores, which will make your gift hunting easier.
nowtoronto.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Shop local independent bookstores.
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The effects are farmore reaching. This is an ostrich meat farm that hide the infection for years.
Avian Flu Wipes Out Nearly Half of Breeding Elephant Seals at World’s Largest Colony share.google/TKvtP38zt8GJ...
Avian Flu Wipes Out Nearly Half of Breeding Elephant Seals at World’s Largest Colony share.google/TKvtP38zt8GJ...
Avian Flu Wipes Out Nearly Half of Breeding Elephant Seals at World’s Largest Colony
The devastating virus is no longer just killing birds.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The effects are farmore reaching. This is an ostrich meat farm that hide the infection for years.
Avian Flu Wipes Out Nearly Half of Breeding Elephant Seals at World’s Largest Colony share.google/TKvtP38zt8GJ...
Avian Flu Wipes Out Nearly Half of Breeding Elephant Seals at World’s Largest Colony share.google/TKvtP38zt8GJ...
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The concept of Andrew Scheer hiding behind the House chamber curtains during the entire budget vote yesterday is wildly funny. He was like the Wizard of Oz if the Wizard had been weirdly into milk products
November 19, 2025 at 1:44 AM
The concept of Andrew Scheer hiding behind the House chamber curtains during the entire budget vote yesterday is wildly funny. He was like the Wizard of Oz if the Wizard had been weirdly into milk products
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Seems like a good day to remind everyone that Jared Kushner advised Saudi Crown Prince MBS on how to “weather the storm” after his hit squad slaughtered American journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
PressProgress: Defend Canadian Journalism
pressprogress.ca
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@pressprogress.ca needs your solidarity and support right now more than ever
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
We’re raising money to pay our legal bills – and to be blunt, we’re going to need a lot of help
If you’re able, please help us out and support our Journalism Defence Fund:
pressprogress.ca/journalism-d...
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In other provinces, journalists can use anti-SLAPP legislation to challenge lawsuits when they believe they are groundless or undermine the public interest
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
In other provinces, journalists can use anti-SLAPP legislation to challenge lawsuits when they believe they are groundless or undermine the public interest
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
Alberta has no such laws, leaving journalists vulnerable to long and expensive legal battles
I believe that is fundamentally bad for democracy
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But this lawsuit is so much bigger than me or PressProgress
This lawsuit could have chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada
Caylan Ford is also asking the court to protect politicians’ secrets and prevent journalists from reporting on documents leaked by whistleblowers
This lawsuit could have chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada
Caylan Ford is also asking the court to protect politicians’ secrets and prevent journalists from reporting on documents leaked by whistleblowers
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
But this lawsuit is so much bigger than me or PressProgress
This lawsuit could have chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada
Caylan Ford is also asking the court to protect politicians’ secrets and prevent journalists from reporting on documents leaked by whistleblowers
This lawsuit could have chilling implications for journalism and democracy in Canada
Caylan Ford is also asking the court to protect politicians’ secrets and prevent journalists from reporting on documents leaked by whistleblowers
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!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 AM
!!!! This is a DISGRACE and so deeply disturbing.
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
Support Luke! Support Press Progress! Support journalism!!!
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Number of domestic birds impacted by H5-subtype avian flu per province as of Oct. 21, 2025 according to the Canada Food Inspection Agency.
This is prior to the 7 new outbreaks in BC, which is a flight path for migrating wild birds twice a year.
This is prior to the 7 new outbreaks in BC, which is a flight path for migrating wild birds twice a year.
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Number of domestic birds impacted by H5-subtype avian flu per province as of Oct. 21, 2025 according to the Canada Food Inspection Agency.
This is prior to the 7 new outbreaks in BC, which is a flight path for migrating wild birds twice a year.
This is prior to the 7 new outbreaks in BC, which is a flight path for migrating wild birds twice a year.
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BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty government is raising campaign contribution limits by 47% and scrapping fixed election dates for provincial votes.
#onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
#onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Doug Ford to raise campaign donation limits by 47% and end fixed election dates
Along with ending the practice of set election dates every four years, Attorney General Doug Downey is boosting maximum donations from the current $3,400 to $5,000 in January and tying
www.thestar.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
BREAKING: @OntarioPCParty government is raising campaign contribution limits by 47% and scrapping fixed election dates for provincial votes.
#onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
#onpoli
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
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NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net
Find IDF Soldiers
A database from The Maple documenting Canadians that have served in the Israeli military.
findidfsoldiers.net
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
NEW: I created a database containing profiles of 206 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military. This is the largest such collection of names and profiles in Canada, by far, and is a major expansion on the past version.
findidfsoldiers.net
findidfsoldiers.net