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I think it's the way YouTube does it. But I agree: they're all tacky and trashy looking.

Tabby cat cuddled into a cozy blanket on a chair. Long-haired black cat on a blanket covered crate

Poppy and Meadow ready for the impending storm

This is the pontoon where one used to board the ferry at Eastney, Portsmouth, to cross the fast-flowing waters to Hayling Island. I sat on the beach in 1994 to paint this and I remember a goat was tethered nearby. It's unlikely that we will visit Portsmouth again but this was particularly memorable because the coxswain of the boat was my uncle Bobby Baker, one of my father's brothers. He was a lovely, good-humoured man, ex-naval. We had a chat with him but I think that was on an earlier occasion when we bought tickets and went over to the island.

My watercolour from 1994 painted sitting on Eastney beach, Portsmouth. I love the memory that it captures. This pontoon is where one boarded the little ferry that my uncle Bobby skilfully guided across to Hayling Island through the fast flowing water. See alt text.
#Portsmouth #Eastney #pleinair

The federal government's return-to-office push isn’t backed by evidence | Opinion If there is a good argument for forcing public servants back to office for four days a week, we have yet to hear it.

"What remote work did reveal were inefficiencies that long predated the pandemic: paper-based approvals, unnecessary in-person meetings & workflows built around physical proximity rather than outcomes. Remote work forced long-delayed modernization."

I think of those working remotely in bad weather.

If you’re like most drivers, public transit is for other people.

But here’s the thing: investing in better buses and trains could make your commute faster and less stressful, without you ever setting foot on one.

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@laura-babcock.bsky.social interviewed John Client Desveaux on the OShow. He reminded everyone that Smith pushed to double the population in Alberta in 2024. People forget this. She asked for more immigration.

I just realized as I was looking for furniture, you know what's super expensive? Office furniture. It's not just the real estate but the desks, pods, monitor arms, chairs, etc. all cost ridiculous amounts of money. Remote work done smartly could cut these expenses in half at least.

‘I’m not shipping with Canada Post’: Jewelry maker’s lost packages spark outrage Genevieve Smolders makes and ships hundreds of pieces of handmade jewelry from her Neustadt store HEN + Bear across North America. Just after Christmas she had a Boxing Day sale and had a large shipme...

I can't really blame her. The fact that CP told her she was supposed to make sure they scanned her items when she dropped them off-make sure they did their job correctly-is laughable. This is why they denied her insurance claim she stated. A clown show of customer "service".

It will tank for sure. Wouldn't it be nice if workers were actually interviewed about what they do and how they work from home versus office? Much insight would be gained from that and they would discover just how many people start early and stay later at home. This will be a loss for everyone.

To be renamed Donald J Pedophilic Snake Oil Salesman International Asshole Airport in the future.

Well, we assume it's a power move but we don't know. It could just as easily be a way to get people to quit without having to lay them off. Either way, it's no more a justification than using public workers to prop up businesses. So many workers volunteer labour at home. That will happen no longer.

Someone should do cost analysis of 4 things: Compare the cost before COVID measures, with COVID, with hybrid after bringing people back, with non-union forced back full-time. See the electricity, water, paper towels, etc. expenses from all 4 and how they compare adjusting for inflation.

The weird thing is, bringing workers back to offices full-time actually costs MORE money. So that move makes no sense, if you have to make cuts because you have no money.

YouTube video by CBC News: The National At Issue | Poilievre’s shrinking caucus

February 19, 2026: Conservative MP Jeneroux joins the Liberals, NDP gets closer to choosing next leader, Dominic LeBlanc goes on a trade mission to Mexico www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkR1...

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'Shock and awe' at DNR: Wildlife division gone, managers sacked, and restructured department geared for natural resources exploitation and extraction - Halifax Examiner Retired wildlife biologist Bob Bancroft describes the elimination of the division and today’s changes to the department as “absolutely disgusting.”

BREAKING:

‘Shock and awe’ at DNR: Wildlife division gone, managers sacked, and restructured department geared for natural resources exploitation and extraction

reported by @joanbaxter.bsky.social

I'm guessing Mason wouldn't have done this. Voting matters. If only people realized it.

After pushing to cut millions, Halifax mayor looking for 16 per cent increase to his office budget Andy Fillmore is spending 29 per cent more than former mayor Mike Savage

Councillors scrutinized Mayor Fillmore spending 29% more than former mayor Mike Savage.

$13,000 to an outside firm to write the mayor’s state of the municipality speech.

$90,000 to hire an outside recruitment firm to restructure and hire for his office

#Halifax #hfxpoli

N.S. NDP, Liberals urge government to introduce budgetary watchdog The Nova Scotia legislature will reconvene next week. Top of mind for the NDP and Liberal parties are bills that would install an independent budgetary officer to monitor things like overspending and ...

N.S. NDP, Liberals urge government to introduce budgetary watchdog #NovaScotia

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Top comment on Reddit about this is "at least we don't have to pay for his haircuts lol"

Imagine doing this with your one precious life. Other people are out there teaching children and curing cancer and you decide to spend your time telling outrageous, laughably unbelievable lies about a dementia-addled rapist and fraud whose legacy will be nearly ending US democracy

Who the hell wants this?

I like Janine at Casa Dante. She would probably offer you this especially if you told her that's what you wanted.

Long-awaited menopause centre to open in Halifax next winter | CBC News The Menopause Centre of Excellence will be based in the Halifax area, but will also offer virtual appointments to those who live outside the city.

This is welcomed news!

Remote work saves taxpayers money and improves services that don't require in-person service. Ask anyone who has worked remotely and they'll tell you the same. Also, the need for mail and in-person services is on the decline everywhere thanks to the internet and increased digital platforms.

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Remarks from @npilon.bsky.social at Halifax's Budget Committee, 1/2

Nancy Hunter's remarks today at Halifax's Budget Committee, 1/2

Remarks from @seebo429.bsky.social at Halifax's Budget Committee, 1/3 (you're gonna wanna watch number 3)

Hugh Hefner's Widow Says Photos Of Underage Girls Found In His Scrapbooks And Journals Crystal Hefner's lawyer said they have been informed that the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation is going to digitize the photos of the women and girls.

Huh? The guy who founded Playboy had nudes of young girls? The guy who lived in a bathrobe & had blow out parties? Who would believe it? Old, saggy, wealthy white guys; is there ever enough for them? And a 60 yr age gap kinda gives it away. 🤮But she's "shocked!"

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