Robyn Mawhinney
@discothistle.bsky.social
Rural community advocate; Regional Director; printmaker; gardener; lover of the wilds on Quadra Island in the Salish Sea. Ligwilda’xw Territory. settler; she/her
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Exactly. A “Grand Bargain” is not so Grand if one party can so quickly reneg and demand more
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Exactly. A “Grand Bargain” is not so Grand if one party can so quickly reneg and demand more
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
Carney is reportedly preparing to push forward a pipeline to the coast. Catherine McKenna has been here before, and has some words of warning.
'I would never trust them' Catherine McKenna warns as Carney-Smith deal looms
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Worthwhile read!
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
“We did buy a pipeline because we felt there was a need to get Alberta's oil to market… what did we get? A super expensive pipeline, completely over budget paid for by Canadian taxpayers. Alberta has gone back on all the regulations agreed to as part of moving ahead on a pipeline”💩
A dirty pipeline to BC’s north coast is never going to happen and the path to No will be paved with federal Liberal Party candidates badly losing the next election #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A dirty pipeline to BC’s north coast is never going to happen and the path to No will be paved with federal Liberal Party candidates badly losing the next election #cdnpoli
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A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:21 AM
A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy coast. – @coastfunds.bsky.social
Views of a blue bird Sunday in November, Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit 🐦 🌊 ⛅️
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Views of a blue bird Sunday in November, Quadra Island at Rebecca Spit 🐦 🌊 ⛅️
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A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy, pristine coast, said Coast Funds CEO Eddy Adra.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
Coastal First Nations warn billions at risk if Ottawa sinks tanker ban
First Nations sustainable development has proved an economic engine for coastal communities — that prosperity is in peril if there’s an oil spill, says Coast Funds
www.nationalobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:21 AM
A single oil spill doesn’t just threaten First Nations communities, but could sink tourism, commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture and marine services — all of which depend on the healthy, pristine coast, said Coast Funds CEO Eddy Adra.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n...
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A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...
Near-sinking barge off of BC coast stokes fears over oil tanker threats
A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A loaded barge taking on water and the disastrous Nathan E. Stewart diesel spill underscore the dangers of oil tankers in B.C.’s coastal waters, Coast First Nations say. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/n...
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Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
November 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Coastal First Nations say the federal government hasn't been talking to them about Alberta's pipeline proposal, despite multiple requests for nation-to-nation meetings
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
"We are tired of learning about these discussions regarding our traditional territories in the press," reads a press release
So, it’s not going to happen 🙌
Carney’s resource minister says B.C. support needed for west coast pipeline
Carney’s resource minister says B.C. support needed for west coast pipeline
"What we've said is for it to go through a jurisdiction, you need the support of the jurisdiction," Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said in an exclusive interview with the
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So, it’s not going to happen 🙌
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The bullying behaviour women experience on Council “serves notice to anyone like me… that they don’t belong here and their mental health with suffer.”
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
In New West, the political rhetoric has gotten completely out of control, stoked by the New West Progressives. At our Monday council meeting, the two NWP members voted against me attending a conference about countering online harm and misinformation. Meanwhile, on their social media page, there is
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The bullying behaviour women experience on Council “serves notice to anyone like me… that they don’t belong here and their mental health with suffer.”
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
Let’s applaud @nadinenakagawa.bsky.social for speaking truth at continued risk to their own wellbeing.
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This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
LABC Consultation Portal
Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
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The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
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BC's forests are among the most diverse and carbon-rich in the world, but we’re still watching irreplaceable old-growth get cut down.
Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government
👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t
Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.
Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government
👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t
Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.
November 18, 2025 at 12:27 AM
BC's forests are among the most diverse and carbon-rich in the world, but we’re still watching irreplaceable old-growth get cut down.
Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government
👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t
Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.
Sign the petition to demand action from the BC government
👉 lnkd.in/gBu-Ef8t
Sharing my work and reflections in a personal capacity — views are my own.
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Carney's first budget squeaks through House of Commons by 2 votes. Hardly a ringing endorsement. This budget was passed because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, wants another election, not because its contents excited anyone except fossil fuel companies. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/17/n...
Carney's first budget squeaks through House of Commons by 2 votes
The House of Commons has passed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget in a crucial vote that propped up the minority Liberal government and kept Canadians from heading back to the polls this winte...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Carney's first budget squeaks through House of Commons by 2 votes. Hardly a ringing endorsement. This budget was passed because nobody, and I mean NOBODY, wants another election, not because its contents excited anyone except fossil fuel companies. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/17/n...
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Don't ever ask Canadians why they aren't pursuing fun US vacays. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Don't ever ask Canadians why they aren't pursuing fun US vacays. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Coastal wolves in the Washington Post… of course they’re even smarter than we’ve been giving them credit for
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Coastal wolves in the Washington Post… of course they’re even smarter than we’ve been giving them credit for
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all I need to know about AI is it ruined animal videos for the entire internet
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
all I need to know about AI is it ruined animal videos for the entire internet
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DYK, that sepia ink was originally made from squid ink?
DYK, that it is possible to recover the remains of ink from fossil Belemnites?
DYK, that Mary Anning discovered this?
DYK, that you can reconstitute that fossil squid ink and use it to draw?
DYK, this was en vogue in the 19th century?
DYK, that it is possible to recover the remains of ink from fossil Belemnites?
DYK, that Mary Anning discovered this?
DYK, that you can reconstitute that fossil squid ink and use it to draw?
DYK, this was en vogue in the 19th century?
The Geological Society
- Fossil sepia, described 1829
Discover and access geoscience information resources via one of the world’s premier Earth science libraries. Search our collection of printed books, maps and journals, e-journals, internet resources, ...
www.geolsoc.org.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
DYK, that sepia ink was originally made from squid ink?
DYK, that it is possible to recover the remains of ink from fossil Belemnites?
DYK, that Mary Anning discovered this?
DYK, that you can reconstitute that fossil squid ink and use it to draw?
DYK, this was en vogue in the 19th century?
DYK, that it is possible to recover the remains of ink from fossil Belemnites?
DYK, that Mary Anning discovered this?
DYK, that you can reconstitute that fossil squid ink and use it to draw?
DYK, this was en vogue in the 19th century?
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"Many northwest B.C. residents have compared [LNG Canada's] flare to J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'Eye of Mordor.'”
You can see why 🫤
You can see why 🫤
As the federal government signals support for LNG exports, residents of Kitimat, B.C., live alongside Canada’s first major liquefaction facility — and its flaring activities. Latest by @writermjs.bsky.social and photographer Marty Clemens thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-... #bcpoli
LNG Canada lights up the night sky in Kitimat, B.C. | The Narwhal
As Canada’s Prime Minister signals support for LNG exports, Kitimat residents learn to live with flaring
thenarwhal.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Many northwest B.C. residents have compared [LNG Canada's] flare to J.R.R. Tolkien’s 'Eye of Mordor.'”
You can see why 🫤
You can see why 🫤
Herring are the backbone of the Salish Sea. Female herring are true matriarchs, returning to spawning grounds multiple years… if they manage to escape the nets 🤷♀️
November 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Herring are the backbone of the Salish Sea. Female herring are true matriarchs, returning to spawning grounds multiple years… if they manage to escape the nets 🤷♀️
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In Terrace yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal, which has been added to a list of projects the feds plan to expedite.
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Ksi Lisims LNG Makes Federal List of ‘Nation-Building’ Projects | The Tyee
The prime minister sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition at a northern BC presser.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In Terrace yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped questions about US ownership and First Nations opposition to the Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal, which has been added to a list of projects the feds plan to expedite.
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
My latest for @thetyee.ca.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
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BREAKING: Carney doubles down on #fossilfuels under the guise of ‘national interest’ - including Ksi Lisims LNG. #cdnpoli
“Carney is pushing US-owned fossil fuel projects that threaten our #climate,” - Climate Campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/carney-...
“Carney is pushing US-owned fossil fuel projects that threaten our #climate,” - Climate Campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/carney-...
Carney doubles down on fossil fuels under the guise of ‘national interest’
New list of projects to be expedited includes fossil fuel expansion and greenwashingVANCOUVER / UNCEDED xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh AND səlilwətaɬ TERRITORIES — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the...
www.wildernesscommittee.org
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
BREAKING: Carney doubles down on #fossilfuels under the guise of ‘national interest’ - including Ksi Lisims LNG. #cdnpoli
“Carney is pushing US-owned fossil fuel projects that threaten our #climate,” - Climate Campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/carney-...
“Carney is pushing US-owned fossil fuel projects that threaten our #climate,” - Climate Campaigner Isabel Siu-Zmuidzinas.
www.wildernesscommittee.org/news/carney-...