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Single parent who raised 3 children to adulthood sans Google. Animal lover. Believer in equality. Socialist. Gardener. Canadian. Non - partisan.

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Ottawans protest Trump in No Tyrants demonstration Demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. Embassy for one of the many anti-Trump No Tyrants protests held world-wide. CTV’s Natalie Van Rooy reports.

Ottawa.

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video...

19.10.2025 06:24 β€” πŸ‘ 153    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Montrealers show up to support democracy at 'No Tyrants' protest | CBC News Montrealers gathered in Place du Canada on Saturday to send a pro-democracy message, in what was dubbed a "No Tyrants" demonstration. It was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the "No K...

Montrealers show up to support democracy at 'No Tyrants' protest #Montreal #Canada

Event was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the 'No Kings' movement

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

19.10.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 199    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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"I hear very few people are gonna be there" -Donald Trump, 10/15/25 #cdnpoli

19.10.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 175    πŸ” 69    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2

What kind of person is thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is poor, with few possessions and little wealth.

What kind of person isn’t thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is rich, affluent, and wealthy.

β€” The Buddha, AN 3.100

30.09.2025 07:26 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordan’s Principle cuts end Yukon food program for Indigenous kids An advocacy organization in Yukon says it was forced to axe its rural nutrition program after its Jordan’s Principle funding was cut.

Yukon-based First Nations education advocacy organization says it ended the rural nutrition program after its Jordan’s Principle funding was cut.

29.09.2025 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 99    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 22

β€œThey’re born in chains and die in chains, and in chains they go from this world to the next.”

β€” the Buddha, SN 22.117

23.09.2025 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I emailed my Conservative MP to ask for a statement.

16.09.2025 01:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Regardless of the outcome of Battle-River Crowfoot by-election today, the residents of the riding can rejoice as you'll probably never have to see Pierre Poilievre in your riding again! #cdnpoli

18.08.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 274    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1
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Watch the CUPE national president tear up the back to work order. #cdnpoli

18.08.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5

Thanks, Bhante.

14.08.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billionaire with doomsday bunker wants you to know AI great PALO ALTO, CA - Artificial intelligence promises a bright future filled with ease, innovation and abundance, according to one of the several billionaire tech CEOs who has spent hundreds of millions to...

Billionaire with doomsday bunker wants you to know AI great

14.08.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 342    πŸ” 100    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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A quick White House Update from South Park! #cdnpoli

14.08.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 250    πŸ” 105    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 14

What is the learning curve for Ubuntu? Will this be a test regarding anger and delusion? Seriously, is this application difficult?

14.08.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Deninu Kųę́ First Nation says it has finally found the burial sites of 5 children | CBC News Deninu Kųę́ First Nation in Fort Resolution, N.W.T.,Β says it has finally found the places where five children and two adults were buried, after years of searchingΒ for unmarked graves linked to the for...

Despite the thousands of testimonies of survivors and the Church's own records showing children dying at the schools it wasn't enough for some of the vilest people out there still demanding to see kid skeletons

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

11.08.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

I enjoyed your course. Looking forward to the next one. πŸ˜€ Thanks, Bhante.

31.07.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Bhante, I needed to read that.

13.07.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Alberta Fudges Its Climbing Oilsands Emissions | The Tyee The province crows about a drop in β€˜intensity’ while rising GHGs fuel the climate crisis.

As Mark Twain said, β€œThere are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”

When it comes to #GHG emissions, Alberta’s UCP government selectively uses statistics to persuade the world of the ludicrous claim that Alberta is a climate change leader, writes @ianurquhart.bsky.social.

26.06.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 4
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Mount Polley Dam Exceeded Authorized Height When It Failed: Lawyers | The Tyee The XatΕ›Ε«ll First Nation wants BC to quash the mine’s expansion permits and start over.

Mount Polley mine’s tailings dam had already exceeded the maximum height authorized under its environmental certificate when it experienced a catastrophic failure more than a decade ago, lawyers for XatΕ›Ε«ll First Nation told B.C.’s Supreme Court this week.

27.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 127    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Free Speech at UBC: β€˜We're Watching This Case Very Closely’ | The Tyee Profs petitioned BC’s Supreme Court to stop land acknowledgments and other β€˜political’ statements by the university. That’s dangerous, says a BCCLA lawyer.

β€œIn some ways, robust political critique and protest is the antidote to fascism.”

27.06.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor’s fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures A massive renewable energy project threatens the treasures that lie beneath, including rare cave animals and a record of ancient life forms, experts warn

Renewables harm the environment, entry 573.

People don't trust Greenies because for decades we've called things "green", "sustainable", "environmentally friendly" when they are patently not. We know this, secretly, but we don't say it because messaging.

24.06.2025 21:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@sujato.bsky.social

15.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They say that those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Not on my watch.

01.06.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1082    πŸ” 302    πŸ’¬ 22    πŸ“Œ 12
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In South Park, San Diego, US citizens stigmergically rose up against Trump’s Gestapo. The revolt erupted midday when ICE began rounding up people at a restaurant; patrons and passersby alike dropped everything to confront the regime storm troopers. #3E #EndImpunity #StopICE

03.06.2025 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4194    πŸ” 1022    πŸ’¬ 181    πŸ“Œ 180
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

03.06.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 169    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 5
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Tesla Takedown in Boston.

02.06.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 31506    πŸ” 6416    πŸ’¬ 757    πŸ“Œ 443
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Study uncovers how exposure to PM2.5 air pollutants causes airway dysfunction Air pollution is the second leading risk factor for death globally, with most of the world population subject to harmful air pollutant levels. However, the mechanisms behind air pollution affecting human health and mortality remain poorly understood, leaving treatment strategies...

Study uncovers how exposure to PM2.5 air pollutants causes airway dysfunction
->News-Medical | More info from EcoSearch

03.06.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I am not willing to click the ❀️. Poor chickens.

28.05.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
First Nations’ Chiefs say that treaties that cover Alberta pre-date the province’s entry into Confederation and they are vowing that any efforts at Alberta separation β€œwill be met with their full opposition.”

First Nations’ Chiefs say that treaties that cover Alberta pre-date the province’s entry into Confederation and they are vowing that any efforts at Alberta separation β€œwill be met with their full opposition.”

Anyone advocating for Alberta separation from Canada, especially Danielle Smith and Alberta legislature, should pack their bags and renounce their citizenship. They can leave but the land will stay.

The land belongs to First Nations and the treaties are with the Crown. #cdnpoli #AlbertaSeparation

09.05.2025 05:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2013    πŸ” 442    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 29

β€˜Ha! I won!’ thinks the fool,
when speaking with harsh words.
Patience is the true victory
for those who understand. (SN 7.3)

08.05.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Six Policy Areas Where Poilievre Mirrors Trump | The Tyee Taken together they would radically change Canada to reflect what’s being imposed in the US.

thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

22.04.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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