Ashley Fitzpatrick

YouTube video by Alfred C. Chu A Civil Action (1998) The truth (without foreign subtitles)

At the bottom of a bottomless pit youtu.be/LUr7wzvvNAk?...

Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan celebrates after winning gold.

From @theathletic.com: Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov had the skate of his life and it wound up being worthy of gold.

His shocking victory in men's individual figure skating is only Kazakhstan’s second-ever gold medal in any Winter Olympics. trib.al/3zGAOKI

Another incredible moment seeing figure skater Ilya Malinin being a champion of a human being, congratulating the gold medal winner heartedly after just having been personally devastated. True Olympian. Quite the moment.

Ukrainian sledder Vladyslav Heraskevych files appeal over DQ for skeleton helmet Heraskevych is asking to be immediately reinstated or given the chance to compete in provisional runs until the court rules.

A name here or there, three at most, but has anyone seen story with some basic info on all the people on Vladyslav Heraskevych's helmet? I'm seeing a lot mentioning a name or two he's mentioned in social posts, but nothing with all of them together... Links welcome! www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

You can't... repeal... a scientific finding. At that point it's just called lying about it.

The American president has yet to appreciate inroads made with the pre-emptive expansion of Tim Horton's in China. More likely first move is Chinese teams want chance to win the cup pictured on the walls, as adequate-coffee subculture (+ rainbow bagels!) takes hold throughout the land mwahahahaha.

Companies trumpet rural Newfoundland LNG plans, but mayor says nobody's talked to him | CBC News Executives from a South Korean shipbuilding company signed a pact in St. John's recently to pursue a liquefied natural gas operation, but the mayor of the town at the heart of the project says nobody ...

Great piece for proper perspective from @sarahsmellie.bsky.social at CP. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Automaker sells Ontario battery plant stake for just $100

"...a decommissioning capacity that's been built up in Newfoundland..." (around 14:50) Is that a reference to Bull Arm or something? What is she talking about there? #nlpoli open.spotify.com/episode/5kZT...

My Feb. 3 update on the Narwhal v. RCMP #pressfreedom case in Vancouver. On Tuesday, and for the rest of this week, the court will be hearing from RCMP officers involved in the raid of the tiny house at Coyote Camp in unceded Wet'suwet'en territory. #cdnmedia

Inquiry into media exclusion zones | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Report of the Inquiry into the exclusion of media from the April 2023 Hastings decampment

BC Human Rights Commissioner says the media exclusion zone established by the Vancouver Police Department while dismantling the Hastings encampment in 2023 unjustly restricted press freedom

It unjustly restricted press freedom and compromised transparency, per the new report

Churchill MOU backers ‘publicized the outcome’ without hammering out key details, says U.S. energy expert | CBC News An American energy expert who’s monitored Hydro-Québec’s dealings for decades says he’s wary of promises made by Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and the former Liberal provincial government regarding ...

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YouTube video by MassGovernor Governor Healey to Host Delegation from Nova Scotia at the State House

In case anyone else is interested in catching the Nova Scotia -Massachusetts offshore wind announcement live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0lA...

Partner of N.L. man who died waiting inside Carbonear hospital's ER calling for inquiry | CBC News Robert Power, 69, died after a long wait for emergency care at the Carbonear General Hospital. His wife is calling for an inquiry into his death.

What is a safety review? Does anyone know who's not in healthcare? Is it the kind of thing done often? Who does it? Are there records? I'm finding myself increasingly interested in Health... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I'll be in Vancouver all week reporting on this landmark case for #pressfreedom in Canada.

Sign up for @independentnl.bsky.social & @ricochetmedia.bsky.social's free newsletters and be notified when we publish articles about the case.

Agreed. Closer look would be great

So they're saying they have cost estimate in hand from July putting it at 8.4 (+/- 30%), but doesn't include road upgrades, water, sewer, power, or relateds incl daycare, hostel and central laundry. I'm writing up something but yeah

Cold snap reality check: Hydro-Québec briefly cut exports to New England during peak winter demand to protect its own grid. That’s winter peaking politics and a reminder that imported power raises real capacity questions = energy deficits.

www.rtoinsider.com/124194-hydro...

I hear you. I don't want to echo the 2.5. But I hear you.

For the record, I've asked for more on the $10 billion estimate. I haven't seen 2.5 but I could see guesstimating something like that off the Corner Brook build and assuming P3 here... But I think it comes down than to having more detail on the $10 billion estimate and what was included?

Paradise Mayor blindsided by cancellation of Kenmount Crossing hospital | CBC News Paradise Mayor Patrick Martin told CBC News he found out a new hospital for his community was no longer happening the same way everyone else did, at a government announcement.

The daily stories are reporting cost estimates exceeding $10 billion, so what do they have wrong? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

And piss off with partisan bullshit. I can't stomach the bits of misinformation being circulated daily now by PCs and Libs. But this wasn't feasible where we are now. If it was *without mentioning Churchill*, say how. Otherwise, talk about something real we can do to make things better here

Does someone want to write a piece about my being blindsided? Or about spending money we don't (but bet for sure on this date, trust me) will get? Next week we'll have it. I promise. Please don't break my legs (or force us to cut services we can't afford for generations for blindly spending 10 B+)

I was blindsided by the hospital announcement. You know, the one made BEFORE there was separate announcement of a non-binding catch-all MOU to negotiate on series of contract changes and natural resource projects that was for sure (emphasizing sarcasm) a sure thing to pay for said complex.

Show is not talked about enough. For me, it's also mundane or in-between moments. I think was first episode of S2 where she's interrupted at her desk and guy in the vault bangs on about some things and she just asks him is there anything *actionable*... I thought yes. Yeeeeesssssss. I feel this.

Paddy Daly Signing Off for Last Show Today marks the end of an era at the VOCM / Big Land Radio Network. Paddy Daly, who is in his 16th year as the...

Massive loss. This isn't a job just anyone can step into and do well. Can only wish him the best. Top shelf showing. Paddy Daly Signing Off for Last Show | VOCM share.google/r62MHTpr2oZ4...

Saving this for the next time I get the "So what are you looking for?"

Feds to seek input on electricity plans from country’s premiers A high-stakes electricity strategy is in the works, and Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will soon seek premiers' input as provinces and territories jostle for major infrastructure support.

A high-stakes electricity strategy is in the works, and Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will soon seek premiers' input as provinces and territories jostle for major infrastructure support.

I don't think I could ever express how exhausting it is when you try to understand things. Like, really understand them. To be responsible in how you communicate on, for instance, government process to other people. I'm also deep in winter blues today and need both a blue light and a Snickers.