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Danger was flagged, but not reported: What the Tumbler Ridge tragedy reveals about Canada’s AI governance vacuum In cases like the Tumbler Ridge shooter’s flagged ChatGPT account, Canada lacks a legal framework for assigning responsibility when an AI company possesses information that could prevent violence.

"When OpenAI flagged Van Rootselaar’s account, its only obligation was to its own internal policy. Banning the account resolved the company’s liability while leaving a person expressing violent ideations disconnected from any intervention pathway." Change needed. theconversation.com/danger-was-f...

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Just wondering... why is it okay for painters, visual artists, singer-songwriters, music composers to use AI but writers / authors cannot?

Is there a double standard here?

As well European Leaders, including France, Denmark, Germany, are standing out as leaders in the world. I'm proud of them all. We need them to lead the way.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave an inspired, thoughtful, forward looking speech at the World Economic Forum. Watch it on #YouTube. Acting with #Values-based principles is what will keep medium sized countries together and strong. 🇨🇦 #Davos2026

Dream. Design. Do. This is your Creative 2026 Goal-Setting Retreat We'll help you uncover your creative vision, set goals that inspire, align with your values, and create a clear, actionable plan for 2026.

Happy New Year 🎉🥳 Whatever your plans for 2026, we'll help you clarify your purpose with values-based Vision + Goals + Strategy.
Register for Dream Design Do #vernonBC #caetani Sat. Jan 10, pm. Dream. Design. Do. This is your Creative 2026 Goal-Setting Retreat!

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What a Joy to ring 🎉 in the new year from BC with the people in Atlantic Canada!🇨🇦 We had a 3-sea food feast of Digby Scallops, Artic Char, and Pacific Shrimp 🍤 Best wishes everyone for 2026! #NYE2026

Canadian English supporters urge Carney to abandon federal shift to British spelling Promoters of Canadian English say the federal government is sending the wrong message to the world with its recent use of British spelling in official documents.

Do you know the difference between check and cheque? Since my days in broadcasting, an expensive Canadian Press spelling guide has been a staple reference book on my desk yet I still learned a distinction today: manoeuvre. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

I'm excited to announce that my latest app will be ready to share with participants in this workshop next week. It brings strategic planning together with goal tracking for more success in 2026! #newyear #planningworkshop. Don't forget 👉🏼Early bird discount ends tomorrow! #vernonbc

🎇 Dream. Design. Do. 🎆

Make 2026 your most creative, intentional year yet with an afternoon designed for artists, writers and solopreneurs. Turn vision into action!

✔ Define your vision & values
✔ Set inspiring goals
✔ Map strategies for success
A creative launchpad!

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Happy American Thanksgiving 🦃 🍽️ to all our friends and family down there!!
#givethanks. #begrateful

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70 emails between 6 and 9 am this morning. 😒😵😵‍💫 Please make #blackfriday go away.

World's largest treble clef in Salmon Arm voted top Canadian landmark | CBC News The world's largest treble clef, located in Salmon Arm B.C., won a Canadian landmark contest, just in time to transform into a ghost.

Congratulations, Salmon Arm! 🏆 It is an iconic icon! Home of #rootsnblues Music Festival ! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/....

Opted in!

I'm really looking forward to this Age Friendly event in #Lumby and demonstrating and giving away home kitchen appliances! Thanks BC Healthy Communities, Age Friendly vernonmorningstar.com/2025/10/14/f...

Canada Post workers walking off the job after government demands reforms | CBC News The union representing Canada's postal workers has called for a cross-country strike in the wake of the federal government announcing major reforms to Canada Post.

Just when I thought it was safe to mail my grandson his birthday present... Another strike. 📭 I wonder if profit sharing as a #goal would help bring the sides of this essential service together before further erosion of their market share. Let's try creative innovation. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Construction of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre (GVCC) officially began today, marked by a vibrant, community-led celebration. #Together4Culture

A significant $50,000 donation from Jaeger Family brought community donations to over $1.7 million !

To read more vernonmatters.ca/2025/08/26/g...

My summer office with a view. And it's for sale! #rvresort #okanagan #lifestyle #mabellake ⛳ 🌡️🌄🚣🏼‍♀️🏞️🌌🛩️🚤🇨🇦🐟

I love Bluesky and now also I'm so excited to have our own Canadian sovereign social media platform based on similar open tech. Congratulations to the founders on the launch of Gander.

Sipping Sensational Sentia Spirit at One Under Lime, Lloyds Block, Leidenhall Market #London

Elegant night of dance to support Greater Vernon Cultural Centre The Beaux-Arts Ball will get people moving at the Elks Lodge May 24

Excited to share more details on this upcoming very special event to raise funds for the #GreaterVernonCulturalCentre.

Only 100 Tickets! Get yours at Eventbrite! Dress up and have fun Downtown #VernonBC Elks Club Saturday May 24!

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#Bloomberg et al: airlines paused or cancelled Canada-U.S. flights in the wake of trade war

Actually NO!
It's not because of trade war. It's because of disrespect calling Canada "the 51st state." 🇨🇦

Tariffs are transactional.
Annexation is emotional.

#elbowsup #diversifytrade #diversifytravel

Could this be partly why King Charles is reading the speech from the throne in Canada?? Prime minister #Carney gets it and can lead graciously on the world stage. Thank you. #elbowsup

On this day, a failed desperate attack on Quebec City during a snowstorm on December 31, 1775, resulted in more than 300 Americans captured by French and English who went scurrying home, leaving food, weapons and wounded comrades when British warships arrived on the St.Lawrence River. #canadastrong

Thanks for sharing !

Vernon Public Art Gallery and Greater Vernon Museum Board Chairs Sarah Kennedy and Adrianna Stange spoke at the fund-raising launch about how the new Greater Vernon Cultural Centre will enhance their program offerings and better protect and exhibit the art and heritage collections.

April's launch of the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre Fund-Raising Campaign, Together 4 Culture showcased a remodeled retro RV, called the Art-i-Fact which was wrapped by SpeedPro in vinyl art designs from local artists David Wilson and Heidi Thompson. It will be onsite as an the information center.

Our public fund-raising campaign, Together 4 Culture, got off to a great start with a kick-off event April 22 in downtown Vernon.
Recognizing local artist and museum volunteer Janet Armstrong and Lloyd Davies sizable donation, Pat Cochrane announced the campaign had reached 30% of its goal!

This week was the exciting as the Greater Vernon Cultural Centre's public fund-raising campaign called Together 4 Culture held a kick-off event downtown Vernon.

Learn more from our website: together4culture.ca

Charitable receipts available.
Construction will begin in late summer 2025.

I was delighted to help organize this event and kick off fund-raising for the Greater #VernonBC Cultural Centre! #Together4Culture #Fundraising #ArtsAndCulture #SupportLocal #CulturalHub #Coldstream #BCCulture I hope you'll follow them on BlueSky -(disclosure: I'm doing the social media too!) 😀