Sidney Coles PhD, PhD
@westernwriter.bsky.social
Journo, writer, lover of stories that end abruptly. Find me at Ricochet Media, The Canadian National Observer, Capital Daily, Women’s Media Centre and Watershed Sentinel.
Last night, I went to see the powerful documentary From Ground Zero. These 22 short films are harrowing, beautiful, and pierce the heart. Filmed over a year ago, we see Gaza in moments of a kind of digital amber that leaves you breathless and wondering who in the films remains alive. #FreePalestine
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Last night, I went to see the powerful documentary From Ground Zero. These 22 short films are harrowing, beautiful, and pierce the heart. Filmed over a year ago, we see Gaza in moments of a kind of digital amber that leaves you breathless and wondering who in the films remains alive. #FreePalestine
He’s produced some stunning children’s books as well. He’s prolific and one of the best writers out there.
December 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
He’s produced some stunning children’s books as well. He’s prolific and one of the best writers out there.
And one of the best books you could possibly read is this multi-award-winning lyrical and stylistically stunning examination of the question Is a River Alive? by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 3:36 AM
And one of the best books you could possibly read is this multi-award-winning lyrical and stylistically stunning examination of the question Is a River Alive? by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
December 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ciao Toronto. Until next time.
December 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ciao Toronto. Until next time.
Toronto, you’re looking fine.
December 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Toronto, you’re looking fine.
Rivers meander through a frozen landscape.
November 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Rivers meander through a frozen landscape.
Not with this hand, that’s for sure.
November 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Not with this hand, that’s for sure.
To my USian friends, this organic coffee is roasted right here in B.C. (so within State) and this is what they’re charging for a small bag of beans. How does this compare? Not to Trader Joes but to a local roast.
This feels bananas to me and I’m about to kick Kicking Horse to the curb.
#coffee
This feels bananas to me and I’m about to kick Kicking Horse to the curb.
#coffee
November 29, 2025 at 5:13 AM
To my USian friends, this organic coffee is roasted right here in B.C. (so within State) and this is what they’re charging for a small bag of beans. How does this compare? Not to Trader Joes but to a local roast.
This feels bananas to me and I’m about to kick Kicking Horse to the curb.
#coffee
This feels bananas to me and I’m about to kick Kicking Horse to the curb.
#coffee
Entranced by the belfry at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria B.C.
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Entranced by the belfry at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria B.C.
Haisla Nation has published its rejection of the proposed Pacific pipeline. Kitimat and Haisla have delivered more energy megaprojects than almost any jurisdiction in the country but draw the line at transporting Alberta bitumen and shipping it through BC’s coastal
waters.
#Indigenous #CanPoli
waters.
#Indigenous #CanPoli
November 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Haisla Nation has published its rejection of the proposed Pacific pipeline. Kitimat and Haisla have delivered more energy megaprojects than almost any jurisdiction in the country but draw the line at transporting Alberta bitumen and shipping it through BC’s coastal
waters.
#Indigenous #CanPoli
waters.
#Indigenous #CanPoli
I saw some guys attempt to slack like over the river. They didn’t make it across but it was a valiant effort.
November 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I saw some guys attempt to slack like over the river. They didn’t make it across but it was a valiant effort.
Such an extraordinary place. I loved it too.
November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Such an extraordinary place. I loved it too.
I wrote this piece for the Watershed Sentinel in honour of Jane Goodalll and the indomitable Kaska matriarch Dorothy Smith. #Yukon #Indigenous #Canada
November 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I wrote this piece for the Watershed Sentinel in honour of Jane Goodalll and the indomitable Kaska matriarch Dorothy Smith. #Yukon #Indigenous #Canada
In other news, I snapped these riding past the cenotaph yesterday.
November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In other news, I snapped these riding past the cenotaph yesterday.
November 17, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A lucky shot. The sun hit the windshield of this fishing vessel at just the right moment.
Prince Rupert BC, 2025.
#photography
#boats
#fishing
#EastCoastKin.
Prince Rupert BC, 2025.
#photography
#boats
#fishing
#EastCoastKin.
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 AM
A lucky shot. The sun hit the windshield of this fishing vessel at just the right moment.
Prince Rupert BC, 2025.
#photography
#boats
#fishing
#EastCoastKin.
Prince Rupert BC, 2025.
#photography
#boats
#fishing
#EastCoastKin.
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Prince Rupert BC turns pink. Aurora Borealis. #NorthernLights.
November 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Prince Rupert BC turns pink. Aurora Borealis. #NorthernLights.
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The view from the stands.
November 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The view from the stands.
I [state your name]. El Dookie by Mr. Fish
November 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I [state your name]. El Dookie by Mr. Fish
My cathedral. The only cathedral that matters to me.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
My cathedral. The only cathedral that matters to me.
American journalist Lee Miller has this to say about German complacency and complicity.
November 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
American journalist Lee Miller has this to say about German complacency and complicity.