Sheila Rhodes 🇨🇦
@srhodes.bsky.social
Proud Canadian, educator passionate about reconciliation, environment, experiential learning
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War of aggression, mass killing of civilians, and settler colonialism
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
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November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
War of aggression, mass killing of civilians, and settler colonialism
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NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker admits "there's some truth" to the criticism that Putin hasn't made a single concession during negotiations
November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker admits "there's some truth" to the criticism that Putin hasn't made a single concession during negotiations
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Colleen Jones was larger than life.
I’m devastated by her death. And will be forever inspired by how she lived. And fought. And loved.
More than anything I’ll miss our laughs and lattes. And am so grateful for every second we had together. I love you, Coll.
I’m devastated by her death. And will be forever inspired by how she lived. And fought. And loved.
More than anything I’ll miss our laughs and lattes. And am so grateful for every second we had together. I love you, Coll.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Colleen Jones was larger than life.
I’m devastated by her death. And will be forever inspired by how she lived. And fought. And loved.
More than anything I’ll miss our laughs and lattes. And am so grateful for every second we had together. I love you, Coll.
I’m devastated by her death. And will be forever inspired by how she lived. And fought. And loved.
More than anything I’ll miss our laughs and lattes. And am so grateful for every second we had together. I love you, Coll.
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There will be a moment of silence for Colleen Jones ahead of tonight's women's draw at the Olympic Curling Trials.
Many of her family members, former teammates and friends will be here.
High emotion in her hometown and home province.
Many of her family members, former teammates and friends will be here.
High emotion in her hometown and home province.
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 PM
There will be a moment of silence for Colleen Jones ahead of tonight's women's draw at the Olympic Curling Trials.
Many of her family members, former teammates and friends will be here.
High emotion in her hometown and home province.
Many of her family members, former teammates and friends will be here.
High emotion in her hometown and home province.
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It's very Canadian to find yourself explaining to people not from Canada that there was this lady who did sports and weather on CBC and oh btw she was a world-class curler (...like, in curling, the sport where you slide a rock on the ice and people yell) at the same time. 🇨🇦
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
It's very Canadian to find yourself explaining to people not from Canada that there was this lady who did sports and weather on CBC and oh btw she was a world-class curler (...like, in curling, the sport where you slide a rock on the ice and people yell) at the same time. 🇨🇦
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Here’s how I’m going to remember my pal Colleen Jones.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Here’s how I’m going to remember my pal Colleen Jones.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
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Colleen would tell me to buck up and get back to the rink. That there are stories to tell and scores to share and life to live.
And so I’m here. And this is tough.
But it’s comforting to be with the curling community. And we’ll honour Colleen and celebrate Colleen.
And so I’m here. And this is tough.
But it’s comforting to be with the curling community. And we’ll honour Colleen and celebrate Colleen.
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Colleen would tell me to buck up and get back to the rink. That there are stories to tell and scores to share and life to live.
And so I’m here. And this is tough.
But it’s comforting to be with the curling community. And we’ll honour Colleen and celebrate Colleen.
And so I’m here. And this is tough.
But it’s comforting to be with the curling community. And we’ll honour Colleen and celebrate Colleen.
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“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
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Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Alberta Prosperity Project based in Thailand.
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
Alberta Proud based in Ireland.
Alberta Secession based in the US.
Danielle's separatist UCP is supported by foreigners.
But 456,388 loyal Canadians who signed the #ForeverCanadian petition are based in #Alberta.
#Canada #CanadaSky #cdnpoli #abpoli
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Crazy that the mayor-elect of NYC and the Pope are pretty much the two most beloved political figures right now
November 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Crazy that the mayor-elect of NYC and the Pope are pretty much the two most beloved political figures right now
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This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
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The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-cdc-is-l... by @gorskon.bsky.social
"The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism.
It’s all part of RFK Jr’s "continuing war on vaccines."
"The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism.
It’s all part of RFK Jr’s "continuing war on vaccines."
The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism
The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism. It's just part of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s continuing war on vacc
sciencebasedmedicine.org
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The CDC is lying to you about vaccines and autism sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-cdc-is-l... by @gorskon.bsky.social
"The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism.
It’s all part of RFK Jr’s "continuing war on vaccines."
"The CDC webpage about vaccines and autism now misrepresents the science and lies to the public about vaccines and autism.
It’s all part of RFK Jr’s "continuing war on vaccines."
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More than 1,000 people gathered in Toronto to remember, honour, and celebrate the one and only Jane Goodall.
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
More than 1,000 people gathered in Toronto to remember, honour, and celebrate the one and only Jane Goodall.
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
Much has been said over the past few weeks about "Jane the Icon" but yesterday, we heard about "Just Jane" and the impact that one person has had on so many of us.
Photos: Katherine Holland
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Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
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As Epstein questions linger, Trump falls back into familiar habit: lashing out at female reporters
As Epstein questions linger, Trump falls back into familiar habit: lashing out at female reporters
He called one a ‘piggy’ after being questioned about the files, and reacted furiously to another during a meeting with the Saudi crown prince
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
As Epstein questions linger, Trump falls back into familiar habit: lashing out at female reporters
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The use of the not withstanding clause is out of control. Voter's need to put a stop to it. It's your rights they're stomping on. If they use the clause, vote them out.
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The use of the not withstanding clause is out of control. Voter's need to put a stop to it. It's your rights they're stomping on. If they use the clause, vote them out.
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Green Party of Canada 🇨🇦 -
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Green Party of Canada 🇨🇦 -
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
Fact check: No, U.S. oil tankers do not pass through the Hecate Strait. Elizabeth May shows exactly why the tanker ban exists, and why protecting it matters. #cdnpoli
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"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into overshoot within the next few years": a stark message by PIK Director Rockström & James Dyke in @theconversation.com. Yet, science shows a way back: fossil-fuel phase-out, nature protection, carbon removal.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
The world lost the climate gamble. Now it faces a dangerous new reality
The world bet on collective but voluntary action to keep global warming at a safe level.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into overshoot within the next few years": a stark message by PIK Director Rockström & James Dyke in @theconversation.com. Yet, science shows a way back: fossil-fuel phase-out, nature protection, carbon removal.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
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This is the most unCanadian leader I've seen in my lifetime. She's doing her best to wreck our federation. I fully expect Smith to pass legislation requiring Alberta children to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the beginning of every school day. #51state 🇨🇦
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Alberta pushes back on B.C.’s opposition to proposed pipeline
Being part of ‘Team Canada’ means co-operating on getting the province’s oil to market, Premier Smith says
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is the most unCanadian leader I've seen in my lifetime. She's doing her best to wreck our federation. I fully expect Smith to pass legislation requiring Alberta children to sing the Star Spangled Banner at the beginning of every school day. #51state 🇨🇦
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
To everyone saying that people in our military already know not to follow unlawful orders, how do you explain almost 100 civilians murdered on fishing boats in the Caribbean so far?
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a lot of you are probably too young to remember this but presidents dont normally wage war against americans
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
a lot of you are probably too young to remember this but presidents dont normally wage war against americans
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Ontario, you have just lost your voice in your child’s education. Bit by bit, Ford is silencing you. Don’t blame the school boards when they can’t help you.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario education minister eyes more possible school board takeovers as Bill 33 passes | CBC News
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says a newly passed bill granting him more powers to take control of school boards is a start, but not the end, of changes to education governance.
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Ontario, you have just lost your voice in your child’s education. Bit by bit, Ford is silencing you. Don’t blame the school boards when they can’t help you.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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🇨🇦🏳️⚧️ “As Alberta pushes forward with anti-trans legislation and invokes the notwithstanding clause to shield itself from Charter challenges, many Canadians are now asking the same question:”
What Ottawa Could Do to Stop Alberta’s Anti-Trans Laws
Including a Constitutional “Nuclear Option” Not Used Since 1943
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November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🇨🇦🏳️⚧️ “As Alberta pushes forward with anti-trans legislation and invokes the notwithstanding clause to shield itself from Charter challenges, many Canadians are now asking the same question:”
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For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
Calling Foul: Breaking Down WNBA Pay and Why It Matters
Breaking Down WNBA Pay for Women Athletes and Why It Matters: a case study in systemic undervaluing of women’s work
msmagazine.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For @msmagazine.com, I wrote about the WNBA and the issue of pay equity. By the time the WNBA was only two seasons in (1999-2000) the average NBA salary was 58 times higher than the average WNBA salary. Twenty-six years later, the gap has jumped to 116 times higher.
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I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause
Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges | CBC News
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I am pretty sure that when Merv Leitch and Peter Lougheed first created the notwithstanding clause, they didn’t mean it to be deployed to bully and oppress literal school children. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #Alberta #notwithstandingclause