Mike Vlasic
@mikevlasic.bsky.social
Ottawa, Ontario.
Mean & nasty wilderness camper, fisherman, canoeist, & hiker.
I've got thirsty ears.
Non-partisan. Dump FPTP and give us PR.
I do NOT stand with LPC or CPC.
Here since 24 Jul 2023
Mean & nasty wilderness camper, fisherman, canoeist, & hiker.
I've got thirsty ears.
Non-partisan. Dump FPTP and give us PR.
I do NOT stand with LPC or CPC.
Here since 24 Jul 2023
Pinned
Mike Vlasic
@mikevlasic.bsky.social
· Aug 23
Carney says Canada's trade with U.S. is mostly tariff-free. But that's not the whole story | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney said "85 per cent of the trade between Canada and the United States is tariff-free" despite U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 35 per cent tariffs on goods that aren't com...
www.cbc.ca
A reminder that when Carney says 85% of our exports are covered by CUSMA, he's wrong & they're weasel words. It's actually somewhere between 38 and 50%.
It's also not easy to be certified, which hurts small businesses.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
It's also not easy to be certified, which hurts small businesses.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Tomorrow I start on my beer advent calendar. My brilliant wife saw this somewhere, went out to the dollar store for the tubes, & did some decorating. Been using this for years.
November 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Tomorrow I start on my beer advent calendar. My brilliant wife saw this somewhere, went out to the dollar store for the tubes, & did some decorating. Been using this for years.
I read this to see, as expected, no mention of using N95 masks to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. But hey, lots of recommendations on hand washing & disinfecting surfaces.
So tired of this nonsense, as if there never was a pandemic.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
So tired of this nonsense, as if there never was a pandemic.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
How to reduce the spread of infection during cold and flu season
If you’ve noticed a swell of coughs and sneezes echoing throughout the city of late, you’re not alone. While viruses may seem particularly prevalent this year, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit CEO and ...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I read this to see, as expected, no mention of using N95 masks to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. But hey, lots of recommendations on hand washing & disinfecting surfaces.
So tired of this nonsense, as if there never was a pandemic.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
So tired of this nonsense, as if there never was a pandemic.
www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
Our big linden was late dropping leaves this autumn. Got up on the ladder to check the leaves in the eavestrough ― they're frozen to the snow that fell early. Damn.
Took several pulls to start the mower, then ran it over the late-falling leaves & let it run out of fuel.
Took several pulls to start the mower, then ran it over the late-falling leaves & let it run out of fuel.
November 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our big linden was late dropping leaves this autumn. Got up on the ladder to check the leaves in the eavestrough ― they're frozen to the snow that fell early. Damn.
Took several pulls to start the mower, then ran it over the late-falling leaves & let it run out of fuel.
Took several pulls to start the mower, then ran it over the late-falling leaves & let it run out of fuel.
#Ottawa's wastewater testing as of 23 Nov shows a small increase in COVID, a large bump in RSV, and a moderate bump in flu. Wearing an N95 mask would protect yourself and others.
613covid.ca/wastewater/
613covid.ca/wastewater/
Ottawa COVID-19 wastewater surveillance - Ottawa COVID19
613covid.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#Ottawa's wastewater testing as of 23 Nov shows a small increase in COVID, a large bump in RSV, and a moderate bump in flu. Wearing an N95 mask would protect yourself and others.
613covid.ca/wastewater/
613covid.ca/wastewater/
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Guilbeault resigned from cabinet but remains a Lib.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Guilbeault resigning from Carney’s cabinet on same day PM signs Alberta pipeline MOU
Canadian Identity and Culture Minister and former environment minister Steven Guilbeault is resigning from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, according to a senior government source.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Guilbeault resigned from cabinet but remains a Lib.
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Gerry Rafferty - Right Down the Line
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November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We so need something like this to stop pols from 'flooding the zone with shit.' Maybe an independent commissioner and/or laws. Deceit is helping kill democracy.
I wrote about a novel approach to tackling misinformation currently being discussed in Wales--and which some say Canada should try, too. What if we made a rule so politicians couldn't lie? www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Is it time to make it illegal for politicians to lie to us?
That’s the question currently on the table in Wales, which has just released a draft of the “globally pioneering” sanctions for politicians.
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We so need something like this to stop pols from 'flooding the zone with shit.' Maybe an independent commissioner and/or laws. Deceit is helping kill democracy.
Former #Ottawa mayor Jim Watson will receive the Order of Ottawa, thereby tainting another 'award.'
Maybe we should rename the LRT as the Jim Watson LRT. Or, in keeping with his penchant for secrecy, tell him the location of the award ceremony is a secret.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Maybe we should rename the LRT as the Jim Watson LRT. Or, in keeping with his penchant for secrecy, tell him the location of the award ceremony is a secret.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former mayor Jim Watson among those to get 2025 Order of Ottawa on Thursday | CBC News
Former mayor Jim Watson will be back at city hall Thursday as one of the latest honourees to receive the Order of Ottawa.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Former #Ottawa mayor Jim Watson will receive the Order of Ottawa, thereby tainting another 'award.'
Maybe we should rename the LRT as the Jim Watson LRT. Or, in keeping with his penchant for secrecy, tell him the location of the award ceremony is a secret.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Maybe we should rename the LRT as the Jim Watson LRT. Or, in keeping with his penchant for secrecy, tell him the location of the award ceremony is a secret.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
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I wish empathy was airborne.
(That was my pinned post at the other place for years, but it's happier here ❤️)
(That was my pinned post at the other place for years, but it's happier here ❤️)
November 11, 2024 at 4:25 PM
I wish empathy was airborne.
(That was my pinned post at the other place for years, but it's happier here ❤️)
(That was my pinned post at the other place for years, but it's happier here ❤️)
Giving Tuesday is on 2 December 2025. Your donations will be doubled with participating charities.
It's a damn shame what our governments allow poverty & homelessness but here we are.
I'll be donating to the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.
It's a damn shame what our governments allow poverty & homelessness but here we are.
I'll be donating to the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.
November 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Giving Tuesday is on 2 December 2025. Your donations will be doubled with participating charities.
It's a damn shame what our governments allow poverty & homelessness but here we are.
I'll be donating to the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.
It's a damn shame what our governments allow poverty & homelessness but here we are.
I'll be donating to the Ottawa Food Bank and Snowsuit Fund.
It's supposed to be +4°C tomorrow, so the snow will melt, right?
I also want to curse our linden tree that took its sweet time dropping its leaves. Looks like I'll deal with the layer of leaves in the spring.
I also want to curse our linden tree that took its sweet time dropping its leaves. Looks like I'll deal with the layer of leaves in the spring.
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
It's supposed to be +4°C tomorrow, so the snow will melt, right?
I also want to curse our linden tree that took its sweet time dropping its leaves. Looks like I'll deal with the layer of leaves in the spring.
I also want to curse our linden tree that took its sweet time dropping its leaves. Looks like I'll deal with the layer of leaves in the spring.
Jenni Byrne is out and Steve Outhouse is in as CPC campaign manager. Yep, his name really is Outhouse, I shit you not.
torontosun.com/opinion/colu...
torontosun.com/opinion/colu...
LILLEY: Steve Outhouse in as next Conservative campaign manager
Conservative Party turns to a man with an impressive track record of winning to guide them in the next campaign. Read more.
torontosun.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jenni Byrne is out and Steve Outhouse is in as CPC campaign manager. Yep, his name really is Outhouse, I shit you not.
torontosun.com/opinion/colu...
torontosun.com/opinion/colu...
A repubnican asshole is demanding that Canada pay $500 billion for past defence. If it's not extortion, it's a protection racket with these baboons.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
GOP lawmaker demands $300B in defense dues from Canada
Canada defends NATO commitment as forward progress at 'breakneck' speed
www.politico.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A repubnican asshole is demanding that Canada pay $500 billion for past defence. If it's not extortion, it's a protection racket with these baboons.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
"At the very least, you need to stop handing over your lunch money every time he asks while apologising that you didn’t have more on you."
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
Carney Promised Defiance. All We’re Getting Is Deference | The Walrus
How far are we willing to go to preserve our relationship with the US?
thewalrus.ca
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
"At the very least, you need to stop handing over your lunch money every time he asks while apologising that you didn’t have more on you."
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
thewalrus.ca/carney-promi...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
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November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
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New incentives announced today in Ontario for ENERGY STAR appliances, including induction stoves and heat pump dryers.
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
New incentives announced today in Ontario for ENERGY STAR appliances, including induction stoves and heat pump dryers.
The perfect paraphrase of any rambling, incoherent speech by the piggy prez...
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Trump is ranting barely coherently to McDonald's franchise owners: "The one pilot said, 'skedaddle!' And that thing just turned on its side -- pppph. And it's so unbelievable. And that knocked out Iran nuclear capability."
November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The perfect paraphrase of any rambling, incoherent speech by the piggy prez...
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Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files
Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files
TORONTO - With newly released files from notorious sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein implicating President Trump in a world of elite, amoral power players, Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary has formally...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Kevin O'Leary petitions Trump to have name added to Epstein Files