Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️
@davesills.ca
Canadian tornado guru at uwo.ca/ntp and the new CSSL.ca at WesternU
in Londontario, my debut album is 'Fifty' (bit.ly/40WqxUy) and my latest album is 'Cover Me' (bit.ly/3V1MnCG), Great Lakes sailor, ECCC & YorkU alumnus, #ElbowsUp
in Londontario, my debut album is 'Fifty' (bit.ly/40WqxUy) and my latest album is 'Cover Me' (bit.ly/3V1MnCG), Great Lakes sailor, ECCC & YorkU alumnus, #ElbowsUp
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Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️
@davesills.ca
· Oct 4
I've created a Bluesky Starter Pack called 'Canadian Severe Storms Community'. Makes it easy to find and follow severe storm forecasters, researchers, chasers and enthusiasts in Canada!
go.bsky.app/9eQf9Zd
Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
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Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
This innocent-looking band of lake-effect snow currently percolating over Lake Ontario will soon move north and west by an increasing ESE wind and will help to drop a lot of snow over the Toronto area. The warning says up to 40 cm. Thankfully happening on a Sunday. Good day to stay home! #ONstorm
January 25, 2026 at 1:44 AM
This innocent-looking band of lake-effect snow currently percolating over Lake Ontario will soon move north and west by an increasing ESE wind and will help to drop a lot of snow over the Toronto area. The warning says up to 40 cm. Thankfully happening on a Sunday. Good day to stay home! #ONstorm
So the other shoe drops. The orange despot has now had enough sycophants tell him that Carney has done bad things that he feels the need to act - so he's going for a 100% tariff.
If anyone still thinks that a CUSMA/USMCA deal is still possible after this past week, they are as delusional as he is.
If anyone still thinks that a CUSMA/USMCA deal is still possible after this past week, they are as delusional as he is.
January 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM
So the other shoe drops. The orange despot has now had enough sycophants tell him that Carney has done bad things that he feels the need to act - so he's going for a 100% tariff.
If anyone still thinks that a CUSMA/USMCA deal is still possible after this past week, they are as delusional as he is.
If anyone still thinks that a CUSMA/USMCA deal is still possible after this past week, they are as delusional as he is.
I've seen some #terriblemaps of southern Ontario, but these take the cake. From something called learnontario.ca. The first map has the Greater Toronto Area in Michigan. The second map has Windsor near Chicago, Barrie close to James Bay, and Ottawa deep into Quebec. #AIslop that needs removal asap.
January 24, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I've seen some #terriblemaps of southern Ontario, but these take the cake. From something called learnontario.ca. The first map has the Greater Toronto Area in Michigan. The second map has Windsor near Chicago, Barrie close to James Bay, and Ottawa deep into Quebec. #AIslop that needs removal asap.
Coldest temps of 2026 in Southern Ontario. As of 7 am, some -38 to -39C obs in northeastern sections. A -31C in the GTA(!) - at TRCA's 'LITTLE ROUGE AT 16TH' station. Even a -23C in Windsor(!). There is one -40C near Sudbury, but that's likely in Northern Ontario. Note - not wind chills values!
January 24, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Coldest temps of 2026 in Southern Ontario. As of 7 am, some -38 to -39C obs in northeastern sections. A -31C in the GTA(!) - at TRCA's 'LITTLE ROUGE AT 16TH' station. Even a -23C in Windsor(!). There is one -40C near Sudbury, but that's likely in Northern Ontario. Note - not wind chills values!
This recent interview with Rogers was a chance to get a bit more philosophical about the work I do, and why I do it. Lots of cheesy shots of me looking at a blue sky interspersed with footage of severe weather. And yes, they spelled tornadoes wrong on the graphic ;-) www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTB...
Northern Tornadoes Project | Rogers tv
YouTube video by Rogers tv
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January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
This recent interview with Rogers was a chance to get a bit more philosophical about the work I do, and why I do it. Lots of cheesy shots of me looking at a blue sky interspersed with footage of severe weather. And yes, they spelled tornadoes wrong on the graphic ;-) www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsTB...
Reposted by Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️
The only map that matters
January 23, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The only map that matters
PM Carney just gave a barn-burner of a speech at Davos, and got a standing ovation - which is apparently not common there. He pretty much lays it on the line: democratic middle powers like Canada need to stick together now and not try to appease the US. Must watch: www.youtube.com/live/uStuQ-T...
PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum in Davos – January 20, 2026
YouTube video by cpac
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January 20, 2026 at 4:46 PM
PM Carney just gave a barn-burner of a speech at Davos, and got a standing ovation - which is apparently not common there. He pretty much lays it on the line: democratic middle powers like Canada need to stick together now and not try to appease the US. Must watch: www.youtube.com/live/uStuQ-T...
The Toronto Star points out that the orange despot used AI to change this photo from a map of Ukraine to a map showing Canada and Greenland (and Venezuela) painted with the US flag. He's sending a message today to the European leaders in the photo, and to Canada. The downward spiral has begun...
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The Toronto Star points out that the orange despot used AI to change this photo from a map of Ukraine to a map showing Canada and Greenland (and Venezuela) painted with the US flag. He's sending a message today to the European leaders in the photo, and to Canada. The downward spiral has begun...
Great to see the progress already towards a high-speed rail line in ON and QC. This interactive map provided by ALTO shows routes and stations under consideration (I didn't know there were two routes being considered in eastern ON), and allows feedback comments to be pinned to the map. Smart!
January 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Great to see the progress already towards a high-speed rail line in ON and QC. This interactive map provided by ALTO shows routes and stations under consideration (I didn't know there were two routes being considered in eastern ON), and allows feedback comments to be pinned to the map. Smart!
Introduce yourself with five bands / acts that you have seen live? Use #hashtags for other people to find you! #musicsky #CdnVersion
#Rush x 8
#TeaParty x 10
#BigSugar x 7
#Rheostatics x 9
#SarahMcLachlan x 4
#Rush x 8
#TeaParty x 10
#BigSugar x 7
#Rheostatics x 9
#SarahMcLachlan x 4
Introduce yourself with five bands / acts that you have seen live? Use #hashtags for other people to find you!
#Rheostatics
#Radiohead
#RageAgainstTheMachine
#RoxyMusic
#TheDears
#Rheostatics
#Radiohead
#RageAgainstTheMachine
#RoxyMusic
#TheDears
Introduce yourself with five bands / acts that you have seen live? Use #hashtags for other people to find you!
#PearlJam
#IronMaiden
#BruceSpringsteen
#Rush
#PinkFloyd
#PearlJam
#IronMaiden
#BruceSpringsteen
#Rush
#PinkFloyd
January 17, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Introduce yourself with five bands / acts that you have seen live? Use #hashtags for other people to find you! #musicsky #CdnVersion
#Rush x 8
#TeaParty x 10
#BigSugar x 7
#Rheostatics x 9
#SarahMcLachlan x 4
#Rush x 8
#TeaParty x 10
#BigSugar x 7
#Rheostatics x 9
#SarahMcLachlan x 4
UK's The Guardian released their list of the top 25 best live albums and a lot of it is rubbish, as the Brits say ;-)
Regardless of the genre, there is a real art to the live album. Only a small number of artists have managed to capture the magic - by design, or by dumb luck.
Click for my Top 25
Regardless of the genre, there is a real art to the live album. Only a small number of artists have managed to capture the magic - by design, or by dumb luck.
Click for my Top 25
January 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
UK's The Guardian released their list of the top 25 best live albums and a lot of it is rubbish, as the Brits say ;-)
Regardless of the genre, there is a real art to the live album. Only a small number of artists have managed to capture the magic - by design, or by dumb luck.
Click for my Top 25
Regardless of the genre, there is a real art to the live album. Only a small number of artists have managed to capture the magic - by design, or by dumb luck.
Click for my Top 25
Sometimes, as Charles Dickens wrote, the law is an ass.
Federal use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was unreasonable: Appeal court nationalnewswatch.com/2026/01/16/a...
Federal use of Emergencies Act in 2022 was unreasonable: Appeal court
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Sometimes, as Charles Dickens wrote, the law is an ass.
Agreed - several wins. Addresses affordability, encourages EV usage (and sends a signal to other automakers - as Ontario builds battery plants), possibility of Chinese auto plant in Canada, and Moe was there to ensure canola producers get a win. Carney as deal-maker gets a win as well. Beauty, eh?
Big deal. Smart: “Part of the EV quota will be reserved for cars with an import price of $35,000 or less, Mr. Carney said. The proportion of the quota dedicated to this category will rise 50 per cent by 2030, he said, “kickstarting the availability of more affordable electric vehicles in Canada.”
Carney reaches tariff-quota deal with China on EVs, canola nationalnewswatch.com/2026/01/16/c...
January 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Agreed - several wins. Addresses affordability, encourages EV usage (and sends a signal to other automakers - as Ontario builds battery plants), possibility of Chinese auto plant in Canada, and Moe was there to ensure canola producers get a win. Carney as deal-maker gets a win as well. Beauty, eh?
Posting this again to start 2026 - and welcome to those new to Bluesky :-)
I've created a Bluesky Starter Pack called 'Canadian Severe Storms Community'. Makes it easy to find and follow severe storm forecasters, researchers, chasers and enthusiasts in Canada!
go.bsky.app/9eQf9Zd
Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
go.bsky.app/9eQf9Zd
Please let me know if you'd like to be added or if you think someone else needs to be added.
January 12, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Posting this again to start 2026 - and welcome to those new to Bluesky :-)
The rogue regime run by the orange menace removed the leader of the rogue regime in Venezuela to make it a client petrostate.
Which in turn is an economic attack on Canada since it will serve to undermine our oil and gas exports.
And all Canada can do is say ‘Please respect international law’.
Which in turn is an economic attack on Canada since it will serve to undermine our oil and gas exports.
And all Canada can do is say ‘Please respect international law’.
Please see my statement on the situation in Venezuela:
January 3, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The rogue regime run by the orange menace removed the leader of the rogue regime in Venezuela to make it a client petrostate.
Which in turn is an economic attack on Canada since it will serve to undermine our oil and gas exports.
And all Canada can do is say ‘Please respect international law’.
Which in turn is an economic attack on Canada since it will serve to undermine our oil and gas exports.
And all Canada can do is say ‘Please respect international law’.
Reposted by Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️
At Toronto Pearson Airport, a dedicated team from Falcon Environmental uses a unique approach to keep the skies clear, featuring their star employee, Ivan the bald eagle. The Weather Network's Mark Robinson spoke to the experts about how they use falconry to protect both passengers and wildlife.
December 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
At Toronto Pearson Airport, a dedicated team from Falcon Environmental uses a unique approach to keep the skies clear, featuring their star employee, Ivan the bald eagle. The Weather Network's Mark Robinson spoke to the experts about how they use falconry to protect both passengers and wildlife.
Wow - Narduar is so fringe that I never thought I'd see him be awarded The Order of Canada. Congrats to #Narduar, the new Canadian icon! :-)
December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Wow - Narduar is so fringe that I never thought I'd see him be awarded The Order of Canada. Congrats to #Narduar, the new Canadian icon! :-)
For Blue Rodeo fans - a real rarity. A haunting rendition of Neil Young's "I've Been Waiting for You", with background vocals by Montreal's famed McGarrigle sisters, Kate and Anne. Recorded for a Neil Young tribute album called Borrowed Tunes (essential listening!). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdfe...
B5 Ive been waiting for you Blue Rodeo
YouTube video by Jens Baltzersen
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December 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
For Blue Rodeo fans - a real rarity. A haunting rendition of Neil Young's "I've Been Waiting for You", with background vocals by Montreal's famed McGarrigle sisters, Kate and Anne. Recorded for a Neil Young tribute album called Borrowed Tunes (essential listening!). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdfe...
Rapidly deepening low pressure system dragging mild Gulf of Mexico air over parts of southern Ontario. At midnight, London is 11C and Sarnia is 14C, thankfully melting accreted ice on trees, etc. Will be a much different story tomorrow with near-blizzard conditions. #ONstorm
December 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Rapidly deepening low pressure system dragging mild Gulf of Mexico air over parts of southern Ontario. At midnight, London is 11C and Sarnia is 14C, thankfully melting accreted ice on trees, etc. Will be a much different story tomorrow with near-blizzard conditions. #ONstorm
Another thunderstorm, coming ashore off Lake Huron. Lightning likely wind turbine initiated. But the storm is elevated and unlikely to generate any severe weather aside from heavy rain. #ONstorm
December 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Another thunderstorm, coming ashore off Lake Huron. Lightning likely wind turbine initiated. But the storm is elevated and unlikely to generate any severe weather aside from heavy rain. #ONstorm
Thunder reported with this compact storm moving into southwestern Ontario. Just one more weather type affecting the province right now. Northbound Hwy 400 north of Toronto currently closed due to multiple collisions with icy roads. #ONstorm
December 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Thunder reported with this compact storm moving into southwestern Ontario. Just one more weather type affecting the province right now. Northbound Hwy 400 north of Toronto currently closed due to multiple collisions with icy roads. #ONstorm
War is over - if you want it.
Watch the film and work for peace.
Watch the film and work for peace.
WAR IS OVER! → youtu.be/W68-XaFepOg
Watch the Academy Award® Winning Animated Short Xmas Film by Sean Ono Lennon, Dave Mullins & Brad Booker, inspired by the Music of John & Yoko. #warisover
Join us & help raise donations for @WarchildUK
Watch the Academy Award® Winning Animated Short Xmas Film by Sean Ono Lennon, Dave Mullins & Brad Booker, inspired by the Music of John & Yoko. #warisover
Join us & help raise donations for @WarchildUK
December 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
War is over - if you want it.
Watch the film and work for peace.
Watch the film and work for peace.
🧵Just finished reading Robbie Robertson's autobiography 'Testimony' - again. IMHO, the best music autobiography there is, and I've read many. An incredible story of four southern Ontario boys, and a wayward Arkansan, shaking the foundations of popular music, then going out with a glorious bang.
December 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🧵Just finished reading Robbie Robertson's autobiography 'Testimony' - again. IMHO, the best music autobiography there is, and I've read many. An incredible story of four southern Ontario boys, and a wayward Arkansan, shaking the foundations of popular music, then going out with a glorious bang.
I’ve seen AI chatbots hallucinate references to non-existent journal papers, even under my own name. But I never considered that someone might actually cite such a paper without looking for it. This is literally insane. The whole scientific publishing ‘house of cards’ is about to come crashing down.
Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
December 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I’ve seen AI chatbots hallucinate references to non-existent journal papers, even under my own name. But I never considered that someone might actually cite such a paper without looking for it. This is literally insane. The whole scientific publishing ‘house of cards’ is about to come crashing down.