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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦

@duanenicol.bsky.social

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City Manager (CAO). MPA. UManitoba Instructor. Past Pres MB Municipal Administrators. Outside is my jam. I dig politics & history. #Parks🏕️ #cdnmuni🏙️ #AssetManagement #ClimateAction

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Nov 10

Methodically & consistently we are making progress in Selkirk.

Our GHG Accountability By-law is unique in Manitoba, requiring:
- the tracking and reporting of GHGs
- setting Paris aligned targets
- establishing a financial plan to deliver

#climateaction
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NPR @npr.org · 2d

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · 2d

To be frank, I'm disappointed there is still as much Canada to US travel as there still is.

If Americans want Canadian customers - then fix your mess. Push back on this economic warfare YOUR government is waging on us. Make it politically untenable.

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Canada’s boycott America movement is hurting innocent bystanders | CNN Business

Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore was bullish on his company’s American single malt whisky sales north of the border when 2025 kicked off.

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · 3d

"Since 2023, the world’s reefs have been enduring the worst mass bleaching event on record as oceans reach record high temperatures, with more than 80% affected."

We are just going to blow past 1.5 degrees and run face first into ecosystem collapse.

#ClimateEmergency
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The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, landmark report finds

The planet is grappling with a “new reality” as it reaches the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible climate tipping points: the widespread death of coral reefs, according to ...

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · 5d

Good work, everyone! Keep it up.

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American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · 6d

The editorial team at the @winnipegfreepress.com calls out Smith and Moe on their hypocrisy and ridiculous arguments.

"It is all too familiar, and frankly tiresome."

Indeed!

Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us
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Opinion: Albertan when we want, Canadian when it suits us

It’s an odd world Alberta Premier Danielle Smith inhabits: one where her province keeps the benefits of its natural resources, while other provinces should simply surrender the bounty of nature that m...

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Aug 23

Today is Ukraine's Day of the National Flag, and tomorrow is their Independence Day. Glory to Ukraine. 🇺🇦
#Ukraine #slavaukraini

Ukrainian flag flying on a flagpole, backed by a grey cloudy sky.

Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Jun 25

An excellent opportunity for Manitobans to save on their home energy bills, reduce energy use and GHG emissions!

Province launches ‘most generous’ incentives for home heating, cooling upgrades
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Manitoba launches ‘most generous’ incentives for home heating, cooling upgrades

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Jun 15

On June 15, 1882, the municipality of Selkirk was incorporated.

For the first time, the City of Selkirk has made Selkirk Flags available for private citizen purchase. I'm excited to be one of the first to take them up on it.

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Selkirk Coat of Arms and Flag

Selkirk's official Coat of Arms represents the city's heritage and is found on the city's flag which celebrates community and civic pride

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Jun 15

Not only is it Father's Day, but it's also Selkirk Day!

I'm deeply proud of my Selkirk roots. My dad instilled a love of this place in me, so the alignment of these two observances couldn't be more meaningful.

My pride of home will forever be entangled with the memory of my dad.

Home with the City of Selkirk Flag flying on the flagpole in the front yard.

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City of Selkirk @cityofselkirk.bsky.social · Jun 11

The City of Selkirk has formally requested to withdraw from the Capital Planning Region (CPR) and Plan 20-50 — keeping decisions about Selkirk’s development where they belong: with our locally-elected Council and accountable to our citizens.

Read the full story: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · Jun 11

The City of Selkirk wants to leave the Capital Planning Region.

Selkirk wants out of Capital Planning Region

The City of Selkirk wants to leave the Capital Planning Region.

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City of Selkirk @cityofselkirk.bsky.social · Jun 13

June 15 marks the anniversary of Selkirk’s incorporation in 1882 & this year we’re celebrating Selkirk Day for the first time! 🎉

We’ve packed June with fun, family-friendly activities to honour this lovely community we call home. 💙

See the full slate of activities: www.myselkirk.ca/blog/2025/06...

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hiebzky @hiebzky.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great interview with @duanenicol.bsky.social on CBC Radio Noon. Selkirk is flourishing and leading the way with many progressive local initiatives. Great to hear that the MB NDP government will (hopefully) grant them the autonomy they deserve.

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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · May 24

We absolutely need an inquiry into this scandal. Was this a case of crony capitalism, where PC insiders tried to foist a dubious project on Manitobans, a project with the potential for widespread environmental damage. Cui bono? We must find out. #MbPoli
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Opinion: Inquiry must be called to get answers on Manitoba sand mine scandal

It’s pretty clear by now that an inquiry should be called into the Sio Silica scandal. Ethics Commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor released his long-awaited report into the matter this week. He found that for...

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · May 24

14 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones were aimed at Kyiv last night. This is Putin's follow up to his two hour chat with Trump
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Ukraine war briefing: Multiple injuries as Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles

Explosions heard across capital and fires ignited while Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner swap of war. What we know on day 1,186

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Emma Durand-Wood @emmaewood.bsky.social · May 20

Today is the day!

My husband's book (edited by yours truly!) officially debuts in Canada today.... which means it's also shameless self-promotion day ;)

Book cover of: You'll Pay For This! Author: Michel Durand-Wood
Series: The City Project / Series editors Emma & Michel Durand-Wood

Imagery includes bumper-to-bumper traffic, an aerial view of a modern housing development, and a vacant big-box storefront.

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · May 10

Winnipeg dumps billions (and billions and billions) of litres of raw sewage into its rivers. The city says it will take until 2095 to stop.

@jsrutgers.bsky.social dives deep into the city's sewage woes — and what it means for residents

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10 billion litres of Winnipeg sewage spills annually | The Narwhal

The Winnipeg sewage system overflows regularly, releasing 10 billion litres of raw sewage into nearby rivers and lakes

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David Cochrane @davidwcochrane.bsky.social · May 10

After a judicial recount the riding of Terrbonne has flipped back to the Liberals from the Bloc. The margin of victory is a single vote. One. Vote. LPC now at 170 seats with three more ridings being recounted this week. (LPC holds two of them so they could drop from 170 or go as high as 171)

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Apr 24

Methodically, consistently, and cost-effectively the City of Selkirk has been reducing our GHG emissions.

Our GHG by-laws mandate net-zero operations by 2030.

This is the 3rd building we've converted away from fossil gas.

#earthweek #earthday #climateaction
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On the path to net-zero - city transitions Selkirk Transit and Mobility building from fossil fuel to air source heat pump

The Transit and Mobility building has moved away from fossil fuels with the install of an air source heat pump

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Brian Pincott @bpincott.bsky.social · Apr 21

I just signed up for a couple of #winnipeg #janeswalks. There are lots of great walks this year! winnipegarts.ca/janes-walk/l...

Jane's Walk – 2025 Walks (Sign Ups Open!)

Walks taking place May 2 to 4, 2025.

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Duane Nicol 🇺🇦🇨🇦 @duanenicol.bsky.social · Apr 19

"Cdns deserve a serious conversation about bail reform... one that respects the Constitution, listens to legal experts & actually improves outcomes for victims and communities.

Poilievre’s plan does none of that. It’s pure political theatre."

#cdnpoli
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Opinion: Poilievre’s populist ‘three-strikes-you’re-out’ policy swings, misses with Constitution

It makes for a great political soundbite: throw repeat violent offenders behind bars and keep them there for a decade — no exceptions, no questions asked — and automatically deny them bail. That’s the...

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Andrew Bevan @andrewbevan.bsky.social · Apr 19

"President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us, and that will never happen. Canada is not America, and it never will be, but we need to do more to just recognize that. We need a plan to deal with this new reality"
#cdnpoli

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Mark Carney unveils a plan to Trump-proof Canada

Liberals pledge offense with defense, a new NATO commitment and plans to bolster Canada’s North

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · Apr 19

Dear Ms. Boebert,
FAFO
sincerely,
Canada
ps. if you are so interested we will send you a map of where you can find us.

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Boebert Fundraises Off Ending Canadian Sovereignty in Latest Stunt

Boebert asks followers if Canada should be the 51st state—then sends them to her donation page

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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · Apr 19

Ezra Levant is Poilievre's Steve Bannon. Elect the CPC and you get Rebel News pulling the strings, just like Trump and Fox News. Look how well that has turned out. #MapleMAGA #Poilievre51
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Rebel News owner Ezra Levant was 'mentor' to Poilievre, says author | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has historic ties to Rebel News owner Ezra Levant, the right-wing media personality at the epicentre of a controversy that has engulfed Canada's Leaders' Debates C...

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