"Heather walked our caucus through fire in that last parliament." - @charlieangus104.bsky.social
I’m with Nathan Cullen and Heather McPherson!
And you’d have to have a very skookum sock
Christmas in February! My friend Seabrooke Leckie has come out with another fabulous moth book—and this one covers 1900 species of the tremendously diverse moth fauna of the West. Congratulations Seabrooke!
This little Northern Pygmy-Owl says happy Superb Owl Sunday! And I say happy anniversary (40th!) to my wonderful wife Margaret!
Two of my most favourite MPs in the same place.
@gordjohns.bsky.social is one of the most hardest working MPs I have ever met. The fact that he is lining up with @heathermcpherson.bsky.social doesn't surprise me.
They show up and do the heavy lifting for democracy.
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The last our 2025 potato crop is going crazy (poorly stored) so I took advantage of the warm spring weather and planted them yesterday!
These social huntsman spiders are common in Australia—and spectacular—but luckily are harmless. Took this pic in Tasmania a couple of weeks ago
There’s just one day left to get your membership! If you want to vote in the leadership, make sure to get your membership, or renew if you haven’t, tomorrow at the latest.
You can do so at heathermcpherson.ca/membership
Deeply saddened by news that my friend Kirsty Duncan passed away today. I worked closely with her while she was the Minister of Science and the Chair of the Standing Committee on Science and Technology. I texted her on Saturday when I was at a Robbie Burns dinner—her favourite event of the year.
Christmas night at Chez Angus. We love singalongs - rebel songs and traditional tales. This is my all time favourite song from the great Ewan McColl.
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Once ran into a grizzly bear there while doing a Black Swift survey
I’m with Charlie on this one.
Wonderful to hear this project has been completed—I remember talking about it almost 20 years ago at NCC board meetings. Sometimes good things take time! Thanks to all the groups and individuals who stepped up to get it done.
The weather has been crazy lately but I was still surprised to see this red-eared slider sunning itself in Penticton on December 14!
Maybe the subsidized exporters are making lots of $$? Apparently in Australia there was also a huge impact on the plastic manufacturing sector as most plastics are made from natural gas but the North America NG supply chain is more complex I’m guessing.
I remember a conservative Australian MP testifying before the House of Commons Natural Resources Committee about 7 years ago who warned that in Oz the main effect of new LNG exports was a sharp increase in domestic gas prices.
Reminiscent of the one in 100-year atmospheric river event that happened four years ago…
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"Responding to Backlash to Defend Evidence-Based, Inclusive Research Funding"
New editorial by Maydianne C. B. Andrade and Jeremy T. Kerr for CSPC's 2025 Canadian Science Policy Magazine:
https://sciencepolicy.ca/posts/responding-to-backlash-to-defend-evidence-based-inclusive-research-funding/
Patrick Weiler is right--it makes no sense to give $$ to the highly profitable oil industry when we could be encouraging clean energy. The NDP fought these subsidies for more than a decade and thought the Liberals were finally onside, but now Carney caves.
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Just heard Tom Powers interviewing Con O'Brien of the Irish Descendants on CBC, lovely that they finished by playing "Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's", one of the greatest Newfoundland songs of all times. I used to live in the lighthouse at the Cape back in 1976...
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They characteristically migrate at high elevations often stopping over on alpine lakes and a lot winter above treeline in the Andes
Baird’s Sandpiper? Certainly in that family and Baird’s shape and habitat.
The BC NDP convention was fantastic! I loved meeting so many incredible progressive folks!
Want to hear my favourite moment from the convention? 🧡🧡🧡
4 weeks ago I had a tumour removed from my thymus—all went well and no further treatment is needed. I want to thank the nurses and thoracic surgeons at KGH — and everyone who supports universal health care in Canada!
I'll Be Here in the Morning
Lee Munn
2023
Richard is not only a good friend, but a respected environmentalist and biologist, and was a committed Member of Parliament.
Richard’s support means a lot in this race, and will be invaluable as we work together to build a stronger, more sustainable future.
