@siphre.bsky.social
A former BC public servant (labour and int’l trade) now working in legal tech. Bringing you fallacious analysis and defective reasoning. UVIC/SFU. He/him. Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh territory (North Vancouver).
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
This story is such a gut punch and adds another layer of tragedy to the shooting.
Canada’s proposed Online Harms Bill died on the order paper with the prorogation of Parliament in 2025. It needs to be brought back and strengthened immediately.
Community meme: I CAN EXCUSE FASCISM. BUTI DRAW THE LINE AT MERCANTILISM.
The Supreme Court:
20.02.2026 15:32 — 👍 23751 🔁 4853 💬 177 📌 118
Shane Hollander from the hit series Heated Rivalry
Do it for him
20.02.2026 17:44 — 👍 83 🔁 28 💬 3 📌 5
Princess Diana looking over her right shoulder with a mischievous smile
When you see #abolishthemonarchy trending
20.02.2026 02:11 — 👍 52 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 1We don't have any money and we don't have any migration. I have the perfect idea -- let's spend millions on a referendum.
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More Kootenays Marketplace gems
12.02.2026 20:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0bsky.app/profile/cons...
I believe that real things are happening in AI; however it won't be in a straight line.
This is worth reading. shumer.dev/something-bi...
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Image of Mark Carney looking absolutely overjoyed in Hollander’s team canada fleece
All of Canada when Bad Bunny yelled CANADAAAA
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Precious
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This time last year the snow here was almost over my head (6’) here in the Kootenays.
Now, chatting with the neighbours, he thinks he’s going to be cutting the lawn next week.
Another downside of getting old. I can no longer drink coffee. My stomach can’t handle it. :(
06.02.2026 17:39 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0You make it Friday. Friday is a state of mind.
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Things you find when visiting the Kootenays
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There is not a lot Canadians can do about ICE, but we can ask Parliament to investigate Canadian companies doing business with them, like Hootsuite. Call or email your MP - or contact the INDU House committee MPs. Will post link below. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Re-upping my pessimistic scenarios in light of the Alberta musings:
www.readtheline.ca/p/philippe-l...
Vancouver has been sacked in for over a week now.
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Can't believe this Letterkenny clip of a bunch of far right shitheels getting stomped isn't around more youtu.be/JObnr5e0TIg?...
21.01.2026 21:07 — 👍 239 🔁 90 💬 7 📌 23"Are you concerned that the United States might militarily invade Canada in 2026?"
Concerned: 46%
Somewhat Concerned: 21%
Not Concerned: 33%
Narrative / Jan 15, 2026
How is Edmonton, Alberta?
21.01.2026 16:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Carney has spent the past year subtweeting Trump.
At a certain point, these words mean nothing if he won't actually come out and say what he's criticizing.
Gotta agree with Lindsay here. The piece equates pension savings to any other consumer choice. That ignores the insurance aspect of pensions, which is central to understanding the issue if you're an actual economist.
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From Wikipedia: In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in M v H that same-sex couples in Canada were entitled to receive many of the financial and legal benefits commonly associated with marriage. However, this decision stopped short of giving them the right to full legal marriage. Most laws which affect couples are within provincial rather than federal jurisdiction. As a result, rights varied somewhat from province to province. On January 14, 2001, Reverend Brent Hawkes forced the issue by performing two same-sex marriages, taking advantage of the fact that Ontario law authorizes him to perform marriages without a previous license, via the issuance of banns of marriage. The registrar refused to accept the records of marriage, and a lawsuit was commenced over whether the marriages were legally performed. In other provinces, lawsuits were launched seeking permission to marry.
Happy Anniversary to all who observe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Same-se...
14.01.2026 14:16 — 👍 118 🔁 42 💬 2 📌 5Wow, talk about unprecedented.
The Fed Chairman makes official statement that the President is using criminal charges to threaten him over monetary policy.
NEW VIDEO: North America’s Elevator’s Problem
Elevators are absolutely essential to modern cities..... and it turns out North America kind of sucks at them. We partnered with @sightline.org to look into the many issues plaguing our elevator industry, and what it might take to fix it.
top risks 2026 is officially out
after 28 years of analyzing geopolitical risks
this year is the tipping point:
Canada functionally has no leadership protecting us from US aggression.
We have heads-in-sand, and gleeful collaborators.
30 Rock "What a week" meme: "What a year, huh?" "Lemon, it's January 3rd."
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