Oly Backstrom
@olybackstrom.bsky.social
Winnipegger.
Believer in people of all abilities.
He/Him
Believer in people of all abilities.
He/Him
Standing Rock Nation (straddling North and South Dakota border) invests in EV infrastructure, and becoming part of a larger “Electric Nation” in the process.
NYT gift article.
NYT gift article.
Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Standing Rock Nation (straddling North and South Dakota border) invests in EV infrastructure, and becoming part of a larger “Electric Nation” in the process.
NYT gift article.
NYT gift article.
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He’s a heartbeat away.
JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
www.cbc.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
He’s a heartbeat away.
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
“Things happen”. Wow.
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Things happen”. Wow.
Gutsy performance by Alexander. Congratulations Gainer and the greenies.
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Gutsy performance by Alexander. Congratulations Gainer and the greenies.
While the Grey Cup is on, make sure your PVR is set to record @kenlburns.bsky.social’s new series The American Revolution. It starts at 7:00pm Central on PBS. ⬇️
Our next film, The American Revolution, will air on
@pbs.org starting 11/16. Leading up to the broadcast, we'll have a national conversation about this important event and how it helped define us as a people - and changed the world. More info is here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
@pbs.org starting 11/16. Leading up to the broadcast, we'll have a national conversation about this important event and how it helped define us as a people - and changed the world. More info is here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...
The American Revolution | Coming Fall 2025 | PBS
The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, is coming Fall 2025.
www.pbs.org
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
While the Grey Cup is on, make sure your PVR is set to record @kenlburns.bsky.social’s new series The American Revolution. It starts at 7:00pm Central on PBS. ⬇️
Todd Snider obituary (NYT gift article). Effortlessly poetic, funny, witty, complicated, sometimes troubled. A human who bared his humanity.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Todd Snider obituary (NYT gift article). Effortlessly poetic, funny, witty, complicated, sometimes troubled. A human who bared his humanity.
This is fascinating. The Venn diagram of lived experiences of disabled folk & older folk overlaps a lot, but generally, older folk are reluctant to identify as disabled. As one commenter said, it’s part internalized ableism-the fear of being less valued & perceived as burdensome.
NYT gift article
NYT gift article
Wheelchair? Hearing Aids? Yes. ‘Disabled’? No Way.
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This is fascinating. The Venn diagram of lived experiences of disabled folk & older folk overlaps a lot, but generally, older folk are reluctant to identify as disabled. As one commenter said, it’s part internalized ableism-the fear of being less valued & perceived as burdensome.
NYT gift article
NYT gift article
We lost Todd Snyder today - rest in peace. As Jason Isbell said, freak flags are flying at half mast today.
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Todd Snider - HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME.
Listen to HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME. on TIDAL
tidal.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
We lost Todd Snyder today - rest in peace. As Jason Isbell said, freak flags are flying at half mast today.
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
Saturday playlist is his 2025 release High, Lonesome and Then Some
I saw Keith Dyck at Belle's, Stanley County Cutups and Telepathic Butterflies (Neil fest) at Times Changed, fought through a Santa Claus Parade, and am home in my sweats before 6pm. That's a winning day 🙌
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I saw Keith Dyck at Belle's, Stanley County Cutups and Telepathic Butterflies (Neil fest) at Times Changed, fought through a Santa Claus Parade, and am home in my sweats before 6pm. That's a winning day 🙌
It's a musical day kicked off with a bang. Keith Dyck, one of my local faves for 35ish years, always brings it. Watch for him at Belle's Kitchen.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It's a musical day kicked off with a bang. Keith Dyck, one of my local faves for 35ish years, always brings it. Watch for him at Belle's Kitchen.
Rest in power, tenacious Alice Wong.
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
www.instagram.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rest in power, tenacious Alice Wong.
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My son’s band “We’re Only Here For The Snacks” is on the front of the Globe and Mail Arts Section! Thrilling.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
A garage band revival? Maybe the kids are all right
Tired of their smartphones, looking for connection and spurred on by Gen X parents, youngsters across the country are getting the band back together
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
My son’s band “We’re Only Here For The Snacks” is on the front of the Globe and Mail Arts Section! Thrilling.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
Their album “Missed Our Stop” is out Nov. 21 and release party is at the WECC on Nov. 23.
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
A garage band revival? Maybe the kids are all right
Tired of their smartphones, looking for connection and spurred on by Gen X parents, youngsters across the country are getting the band back together
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is a great story - young folk finding joy in writing, performing and sharing music, bucking against the screentime. And Winnipeg’s We’re Only Here For The Snacks is featured! @julespenner.bsky.social
Globe and Mail gift article
Globe and Mail gift article
In Canada, large businesses hiring a bit more, but small/medium sized businesses are starting to shed employees. Tough trend overall for jobseekers.
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In Canada, large businesses hiring a bit more, but small/medium sized businesses are starting to shed employees. Tough trend overall for jobseekers.
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
G & M gift article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/TRUV4RF5DJDIZPO64EDPMP42NI/
55 needed that.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 AM
55 needed that.
Thank you @droussin007.bsky.social, Dr. Peter Pomart, Kathleen Bluesky and moderator Dr. Angie Bruce for a great panel session “Economic Reconciliation: A Model for Shared Prosperity”. A lot of food for thought. It’s all about relationships (one big takeaway).
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Thank you @droussin007.bsky.social, Dr. Peter Pomart, Kathleen Bluesky and moderator Dr. Angie Bruce for a great panel session “Economic Reconciliation: A Model for Shared Prosperity”. A lot of food for thought. It’s all about relationships (one big takeaway).
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So this happened an hour ago. I don’t think I’ve seen red this deep in a long time. You could see it quite clearly with the naked eye. #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
So this happened an hour ago. I don’t think I’ve seen red this deep in a long time. You could see it quite clearly with the naked eye. #aurora
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Northern light over downtown Winnipeg tonight.
Bucket list shot for me.
#winnipeg #aurora #northernlights
Bucket list shot for me.
#winnipeg #aurora #northernlights
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Northern light over downtown Winnipeg tonight.
Bucket list shot for me.
#winnipeg #aurora #northernlights
Bucket list shot for me.
#winnipeg #aurora #northernlights
Anyone else's Windows Update working extra hard today? I've had a ton of reboot prompts.
November 12, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Anyone else's Windows Update working extra hard today? I've had a ton of reboot prompts.
Your anniversary read.
50 years on, mysteries of the sinking of SS Edmund Fitzgerald still persist. “Thirty know, 29 men and God. And nobody’s talking.” NYT gift article
In the Wake of the Edmund Fitzgerald
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Your anniversary read.
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was lost to Lake Superior 50 years ago today. 29 crew members perished.
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?”
Billy Strings covers the Gordon Lightfoot classic:
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?”
Billy Strings covers the Gordon Lightfoot classic:
Billy Strings - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald @ Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee 8/8/25
YouTube video by Sojahsey1
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November 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was lost to Lake Superior 50 years ago today. 29 crew members perished.
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?”
Billy Strings covers the Gordon Lightfoot classic:
“Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?”
Billy Strings covers the Gordon Lightfoot classic: