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Making the move from X finally. I’ve never been so glad to see so many 🫐;)
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Widespread closures due to the snow this morning.
Schools from St. John's to Gander are closed all day today!
Others, including schools in Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop's Falls are closed for the morning, with an update to come.
Roads are extremely dangerous, stay home if you can!
-OZ Mornings
Schools from St. John's to Gander are closed all day today!
Others, including schools in Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop's Falls are closed for the morning, with an update to come.
Roads are extremely dangerous, stay home if you can!
-OZ Mornings
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Widespread closures due to the snow this morning.
Schools from St. John's to Gander are closed all day today!
Others, including schools in Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop's Falls are closed for the morning, with an update to come.
Roads are extremely dangerous, stay home if you can!
-OZ Mornings
Schools from St. John's to Gander are closed all day today!
Others, including schools in Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop's Falls are closed for the morning, with an update to come.
Roads are extremely dangerous, stay home if you can!
-OZ Mornings
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"The middle powers... have the most to lose from a world of fortresses and the most to gain from genuine co-operation.
The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home and to act together."
The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home and to act together."
Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News
Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
www.cbc.ca
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM
"The middle powers... have the most to lose from a world of fortresses and the most to gain from genuine co-operation.
The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home and to act together."
The powerful have their power. But we have something too — the capacity to stop pretending, to name reality, to build our strength at home and to act together."
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January 21, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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January 21, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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John Burke had a gift for poetry and music.
Called the Bard of Prescott Street, he wrote some of the most popular songs in Newfoundland's history, including The Night Paddy Murphy Died, Cod Liver Oil and The Kelligrews Soiree.
This is his story.
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Called the Bard of Prescott Street, he wrote some of the most popular songs in Newfoundland's history, including The Night Paddy Murphy Died, Cod Liver Oil and The Kelligrews Soiree.
This is his story.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
John Burke had a gift for poetry and music.
Called the Bard of Prescott Street, he wrote some of the most popular songs in Newfoundland's history, including The Night Paddy Murphy Died, Cod Liver Oil and The Kelligrews Soiree.
This is his story.
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Called the Bard of Prescott Street, he wrote some of the most popular songs in Newfoundland's history, including The Night Paddy Murphy Died, Cod Liver Oil and The Kelligrews Soiree.
This is his story.
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While the U.S. is actively weakening the FDA, Canada is preparing to stop doing its own drug reviews and defer to foreign regulators.
“Public service savings targets” in action.
“Public service savings targets” in action.
The Carney government is about to give up a vital bit of sovereignty. Worse, it could harm Canadians’ health www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... @thestar.com
News and analysis → canadahealthwatch.ca 🍁
News and analysis → canadahealthwatch.ca 🍁
January 18, 2026 at 3:36 PM
While the U.S. is actively weakening the FDA, Canada is preparing to stop doing its own drug reviews and defer to foreign regulators.
“Public service savings targets” in action.
“Public service savings targets” in action.
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Update from the author:
One thing I can tell you for certain is that at least some scientists inside Health Canada are alarmed by this proposal.
And given that it's part of the GoC's 'red tape initiative', I'm very worried that this mechanism will be used to justify job cuts to Health Canada's core scientific staff.
And given that it's part of the GoC's 'red tape initiative', I'm very worried that this mechanism will be used to justify job cuts to Health Canada's core scientific staff.
January 19, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Update from the author:
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After a breathtaking morning of clearing clouds unveiling the towering mountains of Greenland's Scoresby Sound, it was all rounded off by soft light falling on giant icebergs in the calm waters of this magical land.
#photography #travel #bluesky #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotography
#photography #travel #bluesky #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotography
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
After a breathtaking morning of clearing clouds unveiling the towering mountains of Greenland's Scoresby Sound, it was all rounded off by soft light falling on giant icebergs in the calm waters of this magical land.
#photography #travel #bluesky #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotography
#photography #travel #bluesky #naturephotography #nature #landscapephotography
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A close friend has had both the flu and covid within the last 5 weeks. If you haven't gotten updated shots for both but are eligible it'd be a good idea to roll up a sleeve and get that done. Plus pssst, you're allowed a treat afterwards because I say so.
a cartoon of snoopy sitting on a stool in front of an ice cream sundae in a kitchen
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy sitting on a stool in front of an ice cream sundae in a kitchen
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:29 PM
A close friend has had both the flu and covid within the last 5 weeks. If you haven't gotten updated shots for both but are eligible it'd be a good idea to roll up a sleeve and get that done. Plus pssst, you're allowed a treat afterwards because I say so.
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I'm no contractor but I'm fairly certain that shingles are supposed to be *on* the roof, not in my yard. Fuck this fucking wind.
January 16, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I'm no contractor but I'm fairly certain that shingles are supposed to be *on* the roof, not in my yard. Fuck this fucking wind.
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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to acknowledge transgender and non-binary people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically.
#TDOV2025
bit.ly/41grK7n
#TDOV2025
bit.ly/41grK7n
March 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to acknowledge transgender and non-binary people around the globe and the courage it takes to live openly and authentically.
#TDOV2025
bit.ly/41grK7n
#TDOV2025
bit.ly/41grK7n
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I grew up in Stephenville, NL - a town that had an American Air Base from '41-'66.
The USA 'made' my town.
My province was 'The Dominion of Newfoundland' (British ruled) in '41.
We chose Canada in a referendum and 'became' Canadian March 31, 1949. But on March 4, 2025, we BECAME CANADIAN.
#CanPoli
The USA 'made' my town.
My province was 'The Dominion of Newfoundland' (British ruled) in '41.
We chose Canada in a referendum and 'became' Canadian March 31, 1949. But on March 4, 2025, we BECAME CANADIAN.
#CanPoli
March 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I grew up in Stephenville, NL - a town that had an American Air Base from '41-'66.
The USA 'made' my town.
My province was 'The Dominion of Newfoundland' (British ruled) in '41.
We chose Canada in a referendum and 'became' Canadian March 31, 1949. But on March 4, 2025, we BECAME CANADIAN.
#CanPoli
The USA 'made' my town.
My province was 'The Dominion of Newfoundland' (British ruled) in '41.
We chose Canada in a referendum and 'became' Canadian March 31, 1949. But on March 4, 2025, we BECAME CANADIAN.
#CanPoli
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The NL Liberal Party has called nominations for its leadership race. The deadline for nominations is March 24. The results with the new leader and premier will be announced May 3. #nlpoli
March 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The NL Liberal Party has called nominations for its leadership race. The deadline for nominations is March 24. The results with the new leader and premier will be announced May 3. #nlpoli
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Well, here’s another good reason not to visit the US anytime soon. America’s tourism industry won’t like this headline, methinks. #USA #USTourism
www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
German tourist held indefinitely in San Diego area immigrant detention facility
The young woman had planned to spend a month with a friend in Los Angeles and then fly home to Berlin. But she’s been in federal custody since late January.
www.kpbs.org
March 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Well, here’s another good reason not to visit the US anytime soon. America’s tourism industry won’t like this headline, methinks. #USA #USTourism
www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
www.kpbs.org/news/border-...
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BRIER BACK TO ST. JOHN’S
Now official. The 2026 Brier is heading to the Rock.
Event runs Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Gonna be a time.
Now official. The 2026 Brier is heading to the Rock.
Event runs Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Gonna be a time.
February 3, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BRIER BACK TO ST. JOHN’S
Now official. The 2026 Brier is heading to the Rock.
Event runs Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Gonna be a time.
Now official. The 2026 Brier is heading to the Rock.
Event runs Feb. 27-March 8 at the Mary Brown’s Centre in St. John’s. Gonna be a time.
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People need to plan for climate risks. The research is there, but the usability for stakeholders can be limited. We introduce the reversal of the impact chain approach for actionable climate information that allows linking local risk levels directly to GHG emission. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reversal of the impact chain for actionable climate information - Nature Geoscience
Providing actionable climate information requires an end-user focused approach that links specific local climate risk thresholds with global emissions pathways.
www.nature.com
January 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
People need to plan for climate risks. The research is there, but the usability for stakeholders can be limited. We introduce the reversal of the impact chain approach for actionable climate information that allows linking local risk levels directly to GHG emission. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Pierre Poilievre says Canadians are too obsessed with race because of “wokeism” and agrees with Jordan Peterson that Canada essentially had to invent and import racism because it didn’t exist here before recent decades.
Canada is so fucked if this guy forms government.
Canada is so fucked if this guy forms government.
January 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Pierre Poilievre says Canadians are too obsessed with race because of “wokeism” and agrees with Jordan Peterson that Canada essentially had to invent and import racism because it didn’t exist here before recent decades.
Canada is so fucked if this guy forms government.
Canada is so fucked if this guy forms government.
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Pay close attention fellow Canadians 🇨🇦. As much as you say you dislike the current administration, if you elect the Cons we will all suffer. #neverpolievre #neverPPforPM
January 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Pay close attention fellow Canadians 🇨🇦. As much as you say you dislike the current administration, if you elect the Cons we will all suffer. #neverpolievre #neverPPforPM
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As sea ice around Antarctica disappears, the Southern Ocean releases more heat into the atmosphere and fuels more storms. This has got to increase air-sea CO₂ exchange as well. 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Record-low Antarctic sea ice in 2023 increased ocean heat loss and storms - Nature
The record-low Antarctic sea-ice decline in 2023 substantially altered Southern Ocean–atmosphere interaction leading to unprecedented wintertime turbulent ocean heat loss to the atmosphere, ...
www.nature.com
December 26, 2024 at 10:27 AM
As sea ice around Antarctica disappears, the Southern Ocean releases more heat into the atmosphere and fuels more storms. This has got to increase air-sea CO₂ exchange as well. 🌊
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Poor road conditions in St. John's as of 0700. Surface roads, ORR and the TGH are not plowed or salted. Visibility is poor with large snowflakes that hinder high beams. Grip is low, studs are ineffective in these conditions. Take your time, don't over drive your headlights. #nlwx #nltraffic
December 26, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Poor road conditions in St. John's as of 0700. Surface roads, ORR and the TGH are not plowed or salted. Visibility is poor with large snowflakes that hinder high beams. Grip is low, studs are ineffective in these conditions. Take your time, don't over drive your headlights. #nlwx #nltraffic
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for the Indy, i wrote about the uses and abuses of "common sense" in Canadian politics—traditionally (but not exclusively) a conservative phenomenon and getting a new lease on life as our national political culture continues swerving to the right theindependent.ca/commentary/t...
The pendulum swings back toward Canada's ‘common sense’ Conservatives – The Independent
Politicians of all persuasions shut down critical thinking by invoking “common sense”—which is never as obvious as it’s made out to be
theindependent.ca
December 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM
for the Indy, i wrote about the uses and abuses of "common sense" in Canadian politics—traditionally (but not exclusively) a conservative phenomenon and getting a new lease on life as our national political culture continues swerving to the right theindependent.ca/commentary/t...
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Route 60 is absolutely a sheet of ice and not a bit of salt or grit. Be careful this morning! #nltraffic
December 2, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Route 60 is absolutely a sheet of ice and not a bit of salt or grit. Be careful this morning! #nltraffic
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The parade is postponed until next weekend due to the #nlwx. #nltraffic
No one is really expecting the Santa Parade to happen tomorrow, right? #nlwx is gonna be 💦🌊
November 24, 2024 at 11:15 AM
The parade is postponed until next weekend due to the #nlwx. #nltraffic
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Everyone in Newfoundland....
November 22, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Everyone in Newfoundland....