Frances
@frances2023.bsky.social
Feminist, urban living, anthro grad, politics, and climate change. Human origins nerd. #Ontario #Canada I usually follow back but no DMs, please.
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Police investigation suspects there may be Brantford victims after arresting a Cambridge man for multiple sexual offences against children.
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Exploitation victims may be in Brantford: Police
Waterloo Regional Police say there may be Brantford victims of a man facing multiple charges for various forms of child abuse.
www.brantfordexpositor.ca
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Police investigation suspects there may be Brantford victims after arresting a Cambridge man for multiple sexual offences against children.
www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-n...
www.brantfordexpositor.ca/news/local-n...
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So awful Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cynically courts separatists and other alt-right extremist voters for her political benefit to leverage the rest of Canada with the threat of separation, and now those separatists don’t want ANY deal with Canada.
Who could have seen THAT coming? #Everyone
Who could have seen THAT coming? #Everyone
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 AM
So awful Alberta Premier Danielle Smith cynically courts separatists and other alt-right extremist voters for her political benefit to leverage the rest of Canada with the threat of separation, and now those separatists don’t want ANY deal with Canada.
Who could have seen THAT coming? #Everyone
Who could have seen THAT coming? #Everyone
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The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
The Trump Administration’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
wrd.cm
November 30, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals—with limited oversight.
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He means they are also brown skinned.
November 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
He means they are also brown skinned.
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Manitoba has signed onto an Ontario-led proposal to expand and modernize interprovincial transmission lines, and establish a national energy grid to "Trump-proof" Canada's energy security.
Yay! Let's make sure it's renewably powered.
#cdnpoli #onoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Yay! Let's make sure it's renewably powered.
#cdnpoli #onoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Manitoba signs onto Ontario-led proposal to create nationwide energy grid | CBC News
Manitoba has signed onto an Ontario-led proposal to expand and modernize interprovincial transmission lines and establish a nationwide energy grid to "Trump-proof" the country's energy security.
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Manitoba has signed onto an Ontario-led proposal to expand and modernize interprovincial transmission lines, and establish a national energy grid to "Trump-proof" Canada's energy security.
Yay! Let's make sure it's renewably powered.
#cdnpoli #onoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Yay! Let's make sure it's renewably powered.
#cdnpoli #onoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The electricity costs from a refurbished Pickering B nuclear would likely be in the 20 c/kwh range, well above the costs of renewables + storage, DERs, or energy productivity/efficiency and will undermine competitiveness & affordability.
#onpoli
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#onpoli
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Notes on the Pickering B Refurbishment
November 27, 2025
markwinfield.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The electricity costs from a refurbished Pickering B nuclear would likely be in the 20 c/kwh range, well above the costs of renewables + storage, DERs, or energy productivity/efficiency and will undermine competitiveness & affordability.
#onpoli
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#onpoli
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Coal is fueling data centers for Amazon, causing hellish levels of pollution in Mumbai. Does anyone need any further reasons to boycott Amazon??
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal
As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plants
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Coal is fueling data centers for Amazon, causing hellish levels of pollution in Mumbai. Does anyone need any further reasons to boycott Amazon??
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Israeli forces killed two children in Gaza in a strike on Saturday, according to the family and a Gazan health official, amid persistent violence in the territory despite an ongoing cease-fire.
Gazans Say Israeli Forces Killed Two Children, Amid Persistent Violence
The Israeli military said it had fired on two “suspects” on Saturday who had crossed cease-fire lines in southern Gaza and did not comment on reports that they were young children.
nyti.ms
November 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Israeli forces killed two children in Gaza in a strike on Saturday, according to the family and a Gazan health official, amid persistent violence in the territory despite an ongoing cease-fire.
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The regime will offer people impoverished by the regime the opportunity to sell their vital organs to keep their families alive.
[snaps fingers] The Libertarians!
[snaps fingers] The Libertarians!
New acting director of CDC Jim O'Neill expressed being pro paid organ donation.
"There are plenty of healthy spare kidneys walking around, unused."
"There are plenty of healthy spare kidneys walking around, unused."
November 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The regime will offer people impoverished by the regime the opportunity to sell their vital organs to keep their families alive.
[snaps fingers] The Libertarians!
[snaps fingers] The Libertarians!
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Exactly this!
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Exactly this!
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That is the lie the billionaires tell you. They can be taxed like everyone else.
The billionaires do not have liquid cash on hand. They own assets and investments. Those assets and investments are responsible for 25-30% of the job market. You wonder why things are expensive? It’s because government is involved.
November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
That is the lie the billionaires tell you. They can be taxed like everyone else.
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yes! I tried to nod to that. Honda FIT etc discontinued cuz, ostensibly, people didn't want them. But there was a fan base who miss them and marketing has taught us bigger is better. it's a bit of chicken/egg (horse/cart?)
As always when I read about these monster trucks, I recommend Keith Bradsher's High & Mighty book from the early 2000s, detailing the rise of these beasts. A complete marketing ploy which debunks the notion of us as rational economic beings.
Let’s talk about the size of trucks & SUVs in the city. My column on the virtue & status signalling of vehicle bloat.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
yes! I tried to nod to that. Honda FIT etc discontinued cuz, ostensibly, people didn't want them. But there was a fan base who miss them and marketing has taught us bigger is better. it's a bit of chicken/egg (horse/cart?)
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Confused by all the various takes on the AB-Fed MOU?
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Federal-Alberta MOU risks unravelling Canada’s climate policy
While promised improvements to industrial carbon pricing are positive and important, other aspects of Alberta-Canada MOU will undermine policy effectiveness across the country.
climateinstitute.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Confused by all the various takes on the AB-Fed MOU?
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
Is it good for the climate? Bad? Horrendous?
Here's a primer from the Canadian Climate Institute, who I trust.
climateinstitute.ca/news/mou-alb...
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November 28, 2025
November 28, 2025
As Trump’s popularity continues to drop, the MAGA coalition shows signs of cracking, and Trump’s mental acuity slips, there is a frantic feel to the administration, as if Trump’s people are trying to ...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
November 28, 2025
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SCAN Ottawa members gathered in front of Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi's office recently, to tell him we need effective and immediate climate action. We rang the door bell of his 4th floor office, but there was no one home. He will receive pictures of members' visit. Seniors care about climate action
November 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
SCAN Ottawa members gathered in front of Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi's office recently, to tell him we need effective and immediate climate action. We rang the door bell of his 4th floor office, but there was no one home. He will receive pictures of members' visit. Seniors care about climate action
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Let’s talk about the size of trucks & SUVs in the city. My column on the virtue & status signalling of vehicle bloat.
Shawn Micallef: This truck ad shows why Toronto needs smaller vehicles — if only the carmakers wanted to sell them
A car comically overloaded with plywood? It’s a good ad for a pickup — but also a sign of the incredible amount of money, weight and energy being wasted on
www.thestar.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Let’s talk about the size of trucks & SUVs in the city. My column on the virtue & status signalling of vehicle bloat.
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Wow. This headline is super problematic. (And most people just read the head with others reading the dek & possibly a few grafs.)
Guidelines exist for writing about vaccination in a way that doesn't lend itself to misinformation, disinformation - & scaring people. This headline doesn't reflect it.
Guidelines exist for writing about vaccination in a way that doesn't lend itself to misinformation, disinformation - & scaring people. This headline doesn't reflect it.
Internal memo at the FDA claims 10 deaths in children as a result of Covid vaccines — but does not include data
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
Explosive story by @by-cjewett.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/h...
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Wow. This headline is super problematic. (And most people just read the head with others reading the dek & possibly a few grafs.)
Guidelines exist for writing about vaccination in a way that doesn't lend itself to misinformation, disinformation - & scaring people. This headline doesn't reflect it.
Guidelines exist for writing about vaccination in a way that doesn't lend itself to misinformation, disinformation - & scaring people. This headline doesn't reflect it.
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“We’ve already redesigned Parkside Drive and just need to proceed with the construction. The only thing standing in our way is the provincial government would not allow us to proceed in the way that we designed it, partially because of the bike lines,” said mayor Olivia Chow #onpoli #TOpoli
Man sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle near Parkside Drive
Man sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle near Parkside Drive
Police said they could not confirm the details of the collision or if it was speed related.
www.thestar.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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"My poll numbers have never been better."
November 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"My poll numbers have never been better."
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Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
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How did the @nytimes.com editors let this sentence appear?
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Northwestern University Nears Deal to Resolve Its Conflict With the White House
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
How did the @nytimes.com editors let this sentence appear?
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
"Critics have likened Mr. Trump’s approach to extortion, while others have chalked it up as a cost of doing business with this administration."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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“By [Guilbeault’s resignation], it was clear to many Grits — including several in the PMO — that they might have cast aside too many traditional allies and a large part of their voter coalition to court new voters. Had Smith handed the Liberal prime minister a long noose with which to hang himself?”
November 29, 2025 at 2:31 AM
“By [Guilbeault’s resignation], it was clear to many Grits — including several in the PMO — that they might have cast aside too many traditional allies and a large part of their voter coalition to court new voters. Had Smith handed the Liberal prime minister a long noose with which to hang himself?”
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Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
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China's LNG Imports Set to Drop for 13th Month, Kpler Data Show
Seaborne shipments of liquefied natural gas to China in November are set to drop for a 13th straight month on an annual basis, extending a slump in purchases as dom…
financialpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Look out BC! China’s LNG demand drops for 13th month running. Last week, Pakistan cancelled a huge contract to purchase LNG from Qatar (even choosing to pay a penalty) because they no longer need/want it -- the solar revolution is quickly displacing demand for LNG.
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
financialpost.com/pmn/business...
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Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was raining
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, there was frost on my windows
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, it was dark
Drivers: I couldn’t see you, the sun was in my eyes
Also drivers: I never see anyone using that bike lane, let’s rip it out.
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"Guilbeault was, effectively, what stood between a somewhat healthy environment and the outright slide into fossil-fuel boosterism," writes @alexcoolfergus.bsky.social.
"The loss of his voice means that Canada is much more likely to become further entrenched in a petro-economy than ever before."
"The loss of his voice means that Canada is much more likely to become further entrenched in a petro-economy than ever before."
Canada needs more Steven Guilbeault
The loss of his voice means that Canada is much more likely to entrench its status as a petro-state.
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"Guilbeault was, effectively, what stood between a somewhat healthy environment and the outright slide into fossil-fuel boosterism," writes @alexcoolfergus.bsky.social.
"The loss of his voice means that Canada is much more likely to become further entrenched in a petro-economy than ever before."
"The loss of his voice means that Canada is much more likely to become further entrenched in a petro-economy than ever before."