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Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 16h

Delusional viewpoint: Dawn Farrell, the former CEO of Trans Mountain who now leads the federal government's Major Projects Office told the House of Commons environment committee that the oil pipeline helps fight climate change. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/10/n...

Head of Carney’s Major Projects Office thinks Trans Mountain is good for climate

Dawn Farrell, the former CEO of Trans Mountain who now leads the federal government's Major Projects Office told the House of Commons environment committee that the oil pipeline helps fight climate ch...

www.nationalobserver.com

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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 20h

"What this will all mean in the long run is unclear. But in the short term, it will almost certainly mean fewer family medicine residents. That’s right: this change is likely to lead to fewer, not more, doctors in Ontario."

#OnHealth #OnPoli

André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 20h

Does it matter where our future doctors attended high school? Doug Ford seems to think so, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com #IMGs #MedEd

Does it matter where our future doctors attended high school? Doug Ford seems to think so

New policy has huge implications and could lead to fewer doctors practising in Ontario

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Calvin Beauchesne @greencalvin.bsky.social · 13h

The government- bought Trans Mountain pipeline is a factor in the demise of SRKW. Even the National Energy Board acknowledged the project would have “significant adverse effects” on SRKW from increased tanker traffic- and they approved it anyways. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Southern resident killer whales show signs of slow decline toward disappearance | CBC News

The latest survey of endangered southern resident killer whales confirms their plateau and gradual slide toward disappearance in the absence of stronger measures to protect them, a director with the C...

www.cbc.ca

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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 18h

For the evening crowd, my Loonie Politics column on how we've allowed scapegoating to take hold of the immigration discourse rather than hold the premiers in particular to account for their failures. #cdnpoli

The immigration discourse has taken a toxic turn - Loonie Politics

Everyone has allowed this toxic discourse to flourish at a time when the far-right is moving mainstream, and this is a very real problem.

looniepolitics.com

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 9h

Transport Canada failed to track ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water, Newfoundland residents say

Contaminated drinking water in Torbay leaves residents in limbo as they wait for government to investigate

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook, MD FRCSC (she/her) @placentadoc.bsky.social · 15h

Quebec epidemiologist says she experienced psychological torture in Israeli custody

Nima Machouf was aboard flotilla intercepted in international waters on Wednesday

Canadian epidemiologist says she experienced psychological torture in Israeli custody | CBC Accessibility

A Canadian epidemiologist says she experienced psychological torture in Israeli custody after she was detained while participating in a flotilla trying to bring aid to Gaza.

www.cbc.ca

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Prairiesunshine @scottishox2.bsky.social · 9h

Meanwhile in Canada 🇨🇦

The Canadian Govt is helping Manitoba connect its 100% Carbon-Free power grid to central Arctic Communities in Nunavut that depend on shipments of diesel for electricity generation.

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

‘Transformational’ project would strengthen Nunavut’s connection to the rest of Canada, proponents say | CBC News

Ottawa is expected to announce its second list of nation-building infrastructure projects within the next month. One of the proposals is the $3-billion Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, which would start in ...

www.cbc.ca

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 9h

BREAKING: Israel’s Defense Minister just tweeted that the country’s main goal, now that the hostages are returned, is to resume bombing Hamas tunnels in Gaza. #cdnpoli

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Charlie Richmond (Gyro Gearloose) 311.3ppm @charlierichmond.bsky.social · 8h

Maritime nations meet to discuss fossil fuel regulations | AP News apnews.com/article/ship...

Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Maritime nations are meeting in London to discuss regulations that could shift the shipping industry away from fossil fuels.

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Charlie Richmond (Gyro Gearloose) 311.3ppm @charlierichmond.bsky.social · 8h

The World's First Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed | TIME time.com/7325086/cora...

The World's First Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed

The world's coral reefs are dying—and will continue to unless global temperatures drop significantly.

time.com

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Refugees @refugees.skyfleet.blue · 7h

Maroc : 550 migrants empêchés de rejoindre l'enclave espagnole de Ceuta #Refugees

Maroc : 550 migrants empêchés de rejoindre l'enclave espagnole de Ceuta

www.infomigrants.net

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My Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 6h

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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time | Renewable energy | The Guardian

Find out more: www.theguardian.com/environ...

#ClimateAction

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 6h

Is there an explanation for why Palestinians are "prisoners" and Israelis are "hostages"?

Is the implication meant to be that the Palestinians were 'criminals' being punished through imprisonment?

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Refugees @refugees.skyfleet.blue · 6h

Migrant boat allegedly attacked by Libyan officials in the Mediterranean #Refugees

Migrant boat allegedly attacked by Libyan officials in the Mediterranean

www.infomigrants.net

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Sharon Schmidt @skaysmall.bsky.social · 15h

Just ask Kotchener and Waterloo, who are now trying to find ways to help people cool down in their town squares. www.guelphtoday.com/letters-to-t...

LETTER: Heat islands have no place in downtown Guelph

As the city prepares to invest over $31 million into its downtown core, local sustainability advocates are urging planners to prioritize climate-smart design that reduces urban heat

www.guelphtoday.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 16h

New study just dropped linking shingles reactivation and dementia risk.

You know what reactivates shingles? Covid.

Want to avoid it? Wear a well fitted respirator and give yourself the best odds of avoiding Covid infection.

There’s also a shingles vaccine which may help reduce risk!

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Sharon Schmidt @skaysmall.bsky.social · 16h

At least 154 Palestinian prisoners being freed on Monday as part of the swap for Israeli captives held in Gaza will be forced into exile by Israel. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

‘Inhumane’: 154 freed Palestinian prisoners forced into exile by Israel

Palestinian families awaiting return of imprisoned relatives are shocked to learn they will be deported.

www.aljazeera.com

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Sharon Schmidt @skaysmall.bsky.social · 17h

Shouldn't be surprised then,since Ford speaks out of both sides of his mouth.

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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 20h

Does it matter where our future doctors attended high school? Doug Ford seems to think so, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com #IMGs #MedEd

Does it matter where our future doctors attended high school? Doug Ford seems to think so

New policy has huge implications and could lead to fewer doctors practising in Ontario

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Coral King @rocketcoral.bsky.social · 19h

Time for 🛏️
#sunset

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Margo McMahan @margomcm.bsky.social · 19h

There are approx. 43 facial muscles in a human face. A.I. likes your face to be brightly lit, not to smile, all the better to track you with. So I suggest you smile frequently in all 43 different configurations so you can defeat A.I.😀 There is a paywall to read this article, but you can listen free:

Your Face Tomorrow, by Michael W. Clune

The puzzle of AI facial recognition

harpers.org

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Sharon Schmidt @skaysmall.bsky.social · 20h

I've been wondering what it will take, too

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Bentley @bigclimate.bsky.social · 20h

There is a #GlobalClimateMajority. We need to start acting like it www.theguardian.com/environment/... #GlobalClimateMajority #ClimateChange

A silent majority of the world’s people wants stronger climate action. It’s time to wake up | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope

About 89% of the public want their governments to do more to tackle the climate crisis – but don’t know they’re the majority

www.theguardian.com

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Fabien Niñoles @ninoles.bsky.social · 22h

In Québec (but not France to my recall), marmottes are also called siffleux (whistlers), and have a tongue twister associated with it: "Si un siffleux sait siffler, je peux siffler moi aussi." It's very similar to the woodchuck chucking wood and makes a funny parallel.

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Mike Wilner @wilnerness.bsky.social · 22h

Nathan Lukes is playing today despite hammering a ball off his right knee last night, but Anthony Santander has been taken out of #Bluejays lineup with back tightness. Davis Schneider is in.

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