Blissful
@piratebelle.bsky.social
Sailor, boater, traveler. Crawled out of a sinking floatplane. Blessed to live in Canada!
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#Winter Lights Across #Canada projection show — the annual Christmas‑light spectacle at #ParliamentHill (Ottawa, Canada)
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION ON PARLIAMENT HILL December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION ON PARLIAMENT HILL December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026
December 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#Winter Lights Across #Canada projection show — the annual Christmas‑light spectacle at #ParliamentHill (Ottawa, Canada)
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION ON PARLIAMENT HILL December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026
MULTIMEDIA PROJECTION ON PARLIAMENT HILL December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
December 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
230K views · 7.5K reactions | Next question. 🙄 | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Next question. 🙄
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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"These facts place the MOU in a sub-sub-genre called science fantasy. In most fantasy genres, we simply play “Let’s pretend that magic and dragons exist.” In science fantasy, we play “Let’s pretend that science does not exist.”
Canadians with climate concerns have felt seduced and abandoned by what looks like a Liberal U-turn. @crof.bsky.social explains. #canpoli #abpoli
The Brilliant Irony of the Carney-Smith MOU | The Tyee
Discerning readers will recognize the amusing gap between its goals and objective reality.
thetyee.ca
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"These facts place the MOU in a sub-sub-genre called science fantasy. In most fantasy genres, we simply play “Let’s pretend that magic and dragons exist.” In science fantasy, we play “Let’s pretend that science does not exist.”
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This is big news.
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation Announce Joint Initiatives - De Havilland Canada
Calgary, Alberta and Lisbon, Portugal (December 3, 2025) — De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Avincis are pleased to announce various joint initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T...
dehavilland.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is big news.
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
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Here's a link that works: calgaryherald.com/news/electio...
Elections Alberta approves recall petition for Premier Danielle Smith, say organizers
Organizers of a recall petition for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that Elections Alberta has formally approved the petition.
calgaryherald.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Here's a link that works: calgaryherald.com/news/electio...
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Ifs official. Alberta Recall petition for Premier Danielle Smith is approved.
Recall petition OK'd for Smith, organizer says - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] A recall petition for Premier and Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Danielle Smith has been approved by Elections Alberta, organizers are telling reporters. Applicant Heather VanSnick...
medicinehatnews.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Ifs official. Alberta Recall petition for Premier Danielle Smith is approved.
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Bill Gates Epstein Files latest
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Bill Gates Epstein Files latest
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Context is important. #Alberta citizens voiced their support for #ForeverCanadian petition.
THAT CARRIES WEIGHT. #ABPOLI #UCPGone
THAT CARRIES WEIGHT. #ABPOLI #UCPGone
#Francesk🇨🇦 (@franann61)
Important context here after that dismal, negative UCP convention.
substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Context is important. #Alberta citizens voiced their support for #ForeverCanadian petition.
THAT CARRIES WEIGHT. #ABPOLI #UCPGone
THAT CARRIES WEIGHT. #ABPOLI #UCPGone
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The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
December 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The real question is not "Why is Bluesky so left-coded," the real question is "Why can't the right exist in a social media environment without algorithmic assistance, where people can ignore them"
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White House Nativity scene-
December 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
White House Nativity scene-
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Very handy website on where to sign. Will be looking for it today
Have you signed the Alberta Funds Public Schools Petition yet?
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
More signing locations up all the time at abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
#ableg #abpoli
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Very handy website on where to sign. Will be looking for it today
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9/ Listen to the CBC World Report clip on the story here:
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
9/ Listen to the CBC World Report clip on the story here:
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6/ You can help us identify the rest. If you know about any of these individuals, please contact us directly so we can engage in a verification process.
White Nationalist Networking: Help us Identify the Organizers and Guests
www.antihate.ca
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
6/ You can help us identify the rest. If you know about any of these individuals, please contact us directly so we can engage in a verification process.
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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Carney claims we need to produce more fossil fuels so we can electrify. Trudeau told us TMX would pay for electrification. Notice a pattern?
TMX didn't even pay for itself. How stupid do they think Canadians are?
TMX didn't even pay for itself. How stupid do they think Canadians are?
This is what a generational investment in the future looks like @mark-carney.bsky.social. You're doing it wrong. electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Carney claims we need to produce more fossil fuels so we can electrify. Trudeau told us TMX would pay for electrification. Notice a pattern?
TMX didn't even pay for itself. How stupid do they think Canadians are?
TMX didn't even pay for itself. How stupid do they think Canadians are?
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Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Danielle Smith’s pipeline still doesn’t have a business case
The biggest obstacle standing in the way of another pipeline to the West Coast isn't the tanker ban or federal climate policies. It's oil prices and the nature of the businesses that rely on them for ...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Talked about the prospect of another pipeline and Carney's recent comments on my Monday political panel.
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
As I said, the biggest impediment isn't regulations or even Indigenous opposition but the lack of a viable business case.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
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This summer, Canada’s tourism sector did more business than ever before — by welcoming the world and being our own best customer.
More good news: we just renewed the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and summer 2026 — so it’s more affordable to explore our incredible country.
More good news: we just renewed the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and summer 2026 — so it’s more affordable to explore our incredible country.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This summer, Canada’s tourism sector did more business than ever before — by welcoming the world and being our own best customer.
More good news: we just renewed the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and summer 2026 — so it’s more affordable to explore our incredible country.
More good news: we just renewed the Canada Strong Pass for the holidays and summer 2026 — so it’s more affordable to explore our incredible country.
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The most important driver of Canada's long-term economic success isn't a new pipeline or some other infrastructure project. It's getting immigration right — and capitalizing on the opportunity Trump is handing us on it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
Donald Trump's immigration policy is a gift to Canada
Canada’s ability to integrate people from around the world has long been a source of comparative strength. It's all the more important right now.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The most important driver of Canada's long-term economic success isn't a new pipeline or some other infrastructure project. It's getting immigration right — and capitalizing on the opportunity Trump is handing us on it. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/10/o...
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An alarming sidelight on the back doors AI is opening up into scientific publications: not paper factories, but insta-comments for the letters pages.
If you work with or rely on academic journals - don't miss this strange, funny, horrifying story about what happened when @carloschaccour.bsky.social published a paper on a malaria breakthrough in a prestigious journal – and AI came for the letters page. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/s...
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
An alarming sidelight on the back doors AI is opening up into scientific publications: not paper factories, but insta-comments for the letters pages.
