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Single parent who raised 3 children to adulthood sans Google. Animal lover. Believer in equality. Socialist. Gardener. Canadian. Non - partisan.
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It’s time to play, “Describe that Video!” This Hour Has 22 Minutes at its most blistering - and prescient. This was posted yesterday. But it couldn’t be more timely. Whether or not you can bear to watch “that” video today, you need to watch this one. #Minneapolis #CBC
It's time to play... Describe! That! Video! | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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January 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
It’s time to play, “Describe that Video!” This Hour Has 22 Minutes at its most blistering - and prescient. This was posted yesterday. But it couldn’t be more timely. Whether or not you can bear to watch “that” video today, you need to watch this one. #Minneapolis #CBC
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ICE have been goading the people of Minnesota with increasing acts of lawlessness. It is about giving Trump the excuse to invoke the Insurrection Act conferring total state power.
My thoughts on how Minnesota can respond with creative & determined resistance.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/what-now
My thoughts on how Minnesota can respond with creative & determined resistance.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/what-now
Darkness Descends in Minneapolis
It’s night in America, and the darkness is spreading quickly.
charlieangus.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:39 PM
ICE have been goading the people of Minnesota with increasing acts of lawlessness. It is about giving Trump the excuse to invoke the Insurrection Act conferring total state power.
My thoughts on how Minnesota can respond with creative & determined resistance.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/what-now
My thoughts on how Minnesota can respond with creative & determined resistance.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/what-now
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"But as the Christmas season began, provinces including PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador said they would put the bottles back up for sale and donate the proceeds to food bank organizations."
However, Doug Ford said selling alcohol to benefit food banks would be hard, like Grade 7 was.
However, Doug Ford said selling alcohol to benefit food banks would be hard, like Grade 7 was.
'Frantic' first days as Atlantic Canada sells off U.S. booze; wine, bourbon dominate | CBC News
Liquor corporations in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador say they have sold roughly half their inventory of American booze since putting it back on shelves last month to sell off for charity.
www.cbc.ca
January 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
"But as the Christmas season began, provinces including PEI, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador said they would put the bottles back up for sale and donate the proceeds to food bank organizations."
However, Doug Ford said selling alcohol to benefit food banks would be hard, like Grade 7 was.
However, Doug Ford said selling alcohol to benefit food banks would be hard, like Grade 7 was.
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
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Always two there are; no more, no less: the abuser and the enabler.
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Always two there are; no more, no less: the abuser and the enabler.
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Montrealers show up to support democracy at 'No Tyrants' protest #Montreal #Canada
Event was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the 'No Kings' movement
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Event was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the 'No Kings' movement
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Montrealers show up to support democracy at 'No Tyrants' protest | CBC News
Montrealers gathered in Place du Canada on Saturday to send a pro-democracy message, in what was dubbed a "No Tyrants" demonstration. It was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the "No K...
www.cbc.ca
October 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Montrealers show up to support democracy at 'No Tyrants' protest #Montreal #Canada
Event was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the 'No Kings' movement
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Event was one of thousands of protests happening as part of the 'No Kings' movement
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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What kind of person is thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is poor, with few possessions and little wealth.
What kind of person isn’t thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is rich, affluent, and wealthy.
— The Buddha, AN 3.100
What kind of person isn’t thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is rich, affluent, and wealthy.
— The Buddha, AN 3.100
September 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
What kind of person is thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is poor, with few possessions and little wealth.
What kind of person isn’t thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is rich, affluent, and wealthy.
— The Buddha, AN 3.100
What kind of person isn’t thrown in jail for stealing a few dollars? Someone who is rich, affluent, and wealthy.
— The Buddha, AN 3.100
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Yukon-based First Nations education advocacy organization says it ended the rural nutrition program after its Jordan’s Principle funding was cut.
Jordan’s Principle cuts end Yukon food program for Indigenous kids
An advocacy organization in Yukon says it was forced to axe its rural nutrition program after its Jordan’s Principle funding was cut.
www.aptnnews.ca
September 29, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Yukon-based First Nations education advocacy organization says it ended the rural nutrition program after its Jordan’s Principle funding was cut.
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“They’re born in chains and die in chains, and in chains they go from this world to the next.”
— the Buddha, SN 22.117
— the Buddha, SN 22.117
September 23, 2025 at 5:43 AM
“They’re born in chains and die in chains, and in chains they go from this world to the next.”
— the Buddha, SN 22.117
— the Buddha, SN 22.117
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Regardless of the outcome of Battle-River Crowfoot by-election today, the residents of the riding can rejoice as you'll probably never have to see Pierre Poilievre in your riding again! #cdnpoli
August 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Regardless of the outcome of Battle-River Crowfoot by-election today, the residents of the riding can rejoice as you'll probably never have to see Pierre Poilievre in your riding again! #cdnpoli
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Billionaire with doomsday bunker wants you to know AI great
Billionaire with doomsday bunker wants you to know AI great
PALO ALTO, CA - Artificial intelligence promises a bright future filled with ease, innovation and abundance, according to one of the several billionaire tech CEOs who has spent hundreds of millions to...
www.thebeaverton.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Billionaire with doomsday bunker wants you to know AI great
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Despite the thousands of testimonies of survivors and the Church's own records showing children dying at the schools it wasn't enough for some of the vilest people out there still demanding to see kid skeletons
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Deninu Kųę́ First Nation says it has finally found the burial sites of 5 children | CBC News
Deninu Kųę́ First Nation in Fort Resolution, N.W.T., says it has finally found the places where five children and two adults were buried, after years of searching for unmarked graves linked to the for...
www.cbc.ca
August 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Despite the thousands of testimonies of survivors and the Church's own records showing children dying at the schools it wasn't enough for some of the vilest people out there still demanding to see kid skeletons
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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As Mark Twain said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
When it comes to #GHG emissions, Alberta’s UCP government selectively uses statistics to persuade the world of the ludicrous claim that Alberta is a climate change leader, writes @ianurquhart.bsky.social.
When it comes to #GHG emissions, Alberta’s UCP government selectively uses statistics to persuade the world of the ludicrous claim that Alberta is a climate change leader, writes @ianurquhart.bsky.social.
How Alberta Fudges Its Climbing Oilsands Emissions | The Tyee
The province crows about a drop in ‘intensity’ while rising GHGs fuel the climate crisis.
thetyee.ca
June 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As Mark Twain said, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.”
When it comes to #GHG emissions, Alberta’s UCP government selectively uses statistics to persuade the world of the ludicrous claim that Alberta is a climate change leader, writes @ianurquhart.bsky.social.
When it comes to #GHG emissions, Alberta’s UCP government selectively uses statistics to persuade the world of the ludicrous claim that Alberta is a climate change leader, writes @ianurquhart.bsky.social.
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Mount Polley mine’s tailings dam had already exceeded the maximum height authorized under its environmental certificate when it experienced a catastrophic failure more than a decade ago, lawyers for Xatśūll First Nation told B.C.’s Supreme Court this week.
Mount Polley Dam Exceeded Authorized Height When It Failed: Lawyers | The Tyee
The Xatśūll First Nation wants BC to quash the mine’s expansion permits and start over.
thetyee.ca
June 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mount Polley mine’s tailings dam had already exceeded the maximum height authorized under its environmental certificate when it experienced a catastrophic failure more than a decade ago, lawyers for Xatśūll First Nation told B.C.’s Supreme Court this week.
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“In some ways, robust political critique and protest is the antidote to fascism.”
Free Speech at UBC: ‘We're Watching This Case Very Closely’ | The Tyee
Profs petitioned BC’s Supreme Court to stop land acknowledgments and other ‘political’ statements by the university. That’s dangerous, says a BCCLA lawyer.
thetyee.ca
June 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“In some ways, robust political critique and protest is the antidote to fascism.”
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Renewables harm the environment, entry 573.
People don't trust Greenies because for decades we've called things "green", "sustainable", "environmentally friendly" when they are patently not. We know this, secretly, but we don't say it because messaging.
People don't trust Greenies because for decades we've called things "green", "sustainable", "environmentally friendly" when they are patently not. We know this, secretly, but we don't say it because messaging.
Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor’s fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures
A massive renewable energy project threatens the treasures that lie beneath, including rare cave animals and a record of ancient life forms, experts warn
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Renewables harm the environment, entry 573.
People don't trust Greenies because for decades we've called things "green", "sustainable", "environmentally friendly" when they are patently not. We know this, secretly, but we don't say it because messaging.
People don't trust Greenies because for decades we've called things "green", "sustainable", "environmentally friendly" when they are patently not. We know this, secretly, but we don't say it because messaging.
"The Buddhist Association of China is trying to convince Buddhists, particularly in Taiwan but also in Canada, that the Communist Party has the well-being of their community at heart," said Laliberté.
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
#cdnpoli
#ccp UFWD
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#cdnpoli
#ccp UFWD
Buddhist group on P.E.I. with ties to China at the heart of battle over religion and land
According to information obtained by Radio-Canada, the Buddhist group Bliss and Wisdom, which has monasteries on P.E.I., has ties to the Chinese government. The monasteries are already under a provinc...
www.cbc.ca
June 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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They say that those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Not on my watch.
Not on my watch.
June 1, 2025 at 11:15 AM
They say that those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
Not on my watch.
Not on my watch.
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In South Park, San Diego, US citizens stigmergically rose up against Trump’s Gestapo. The revolt erupted midday when ICE began rounding up people at a restaurant; patrons and passersby alike dropped everything to confront the regime storm troopers. #3E #EndImpunity #StopICE
June 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In South Park, San Diego, US citizens stigmergically rose up against Trump’s Gestapo. The revolt erupted midday when ICE began rounding up people at a restaurant; patrons and passersby alike dropped everything to confront the regime storm troopers. #3E #EndImpunity #StopICE
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
June 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star