She keeps getting chances to show some loyalty to Canada -- and keeps turning them away in order to defend Alberta separatists and their cause. It's who she is. It's time we all started saying it. #cdnpoli #abpoli www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/02/o...

There’s no lie too stupid, too corrupt, or too cruel for them.

So, now they're asking . . .

Donald Trump's sanctions on the International Criminal Court could destroy the crown jewel of our international law system — and help Benjamin Netanyahu escape justice. Canada and Europe *can* do something about it. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

honestly the Federal Liberals need to be meaner to municipalities that refuse to upzone and yet ask for HAF funding more density in toronto means more urban votes www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

After a year of severe wildfires and drought, a group of Manitoba organizations is calling on the province to focus on climate solutions in its 2026 budget. @jsrutgers.bsky.social reports: thenarwhal.ca/manitoba-cli...

Damnit that’s too funny 💩

Oh my god, no :( this is so sad.

The Antidote to Separatism is a New Vision for Canada. Where is it? @mark-carney.bsky.social's Davos speech is part of that vision. Now we need other leaders to step up with fresh, new ideas. That is not Danielle Smith or O&G CEOs. #bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg youtu.be/3CEWvFWcir8

Amber Bracken is one of Canada’s greatest photojournalists, and for the RCMP to mistake observers for participants, arrest her and prevent her from doing her vital work is a deeply dangerous precedent. This case is important for all of us.

The second week of The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s trial against the RCMP is nearing its end — with three more weeks to go. thenarwhal.ca/press-freedom/

If you're Canadian and shaking your head about the US gov arresting journalists for the crime of doing journalism, well, that happens here too. And instead of just being furious about it, you can donate money to The Narwhal, who are actually trying to stop it from happening here.

Worth the read: www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Just an incredible and unusual landslide at Niscemi, Sicily, Italy, as captured by @planet.com SuperDove satellites 🧪⚒️🛰️

If you love wildlife conservation and mountains, consider working for us this summer! We are seeking 1 to 2 seasonal Wildlife Technicians to join our team. Deadline for applications is Feb 17th. marmots.org/recovery-eff...

Look for the helpers.

Yes, they are still the Nordique!!

Allô Montréal!!!

Here’s a Canadian story that is an example of cutting off your nose to spite your face: The Conservatives decided to blame immigrants for the housing crisis. The news media parroted it without any inspection whatsoever and so ppl believed it. Demand and supply right? WRONG.

I can't go in and take pictures cause it looks like someone is in a meeting but the Tragically Hip funded a room in city hall and made it into a reconciliation space and library, which is where the cop found the book

On Jan. 28, 1988, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the abortion provision of the Criminal Code was unconstitutional and violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The R v Morgentaler case was a landmark ruling in Canada. This is the story. 🧵 1/12

Mikael Kingsbury and Marielle Thompson will lead Canada into the Olympics. They are both 33 years old, competing in their fourth Olympics, and are Olympic champions. They’ve both battled through injury. Back for more. Redemptive power of sport: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...

Manitobans have a chance to win in six categories at this year’s Junos.

one of the best newsletters I am signed up to is from @womenurbanismca.bsky.social . It is always full of great information and an amazing resource! #urbanism #munican www.womeninurbanism.ca

Pepe, Franklin and now Nihilistic Penguin — the right’s on a relentless quest to appropriate all our beloved aquatic and semi-aquatic icons. Great short video…

When the federal government released its 1969 White Paper that sought to end treaty rights and Indian Status, Harold Cardinal responded with his landmark book The Unjust Society. It helped spark a new Indigenous rights movement in Canada. This is his story. 🧵 1/10

Today is "Large boulder the size of a small boulder" day!

BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report As it turns out, like everyone else, Black people want to freely belly laugh in public. - @jaypitter.bsky.social h/t @torontofdn.bsky.social torontofoundation.ca/black-in-pub... /End

#HearThis ‘Black Public Joy’ by @jaypitter.bsky.social is out this week— an uplifting narrative amid the strain of civic systems & public spaces. The book frames public joy as civic, cultural and spatial infrastructure. www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/672022... 1/

The correct answer to this is "Yes, and everyone else too."

Mythes et réalités des infrastructures cyclables protégées.

Journalists would be wise to not lump in a bunch of randos who have never demonstrated popular support for an independent Alberta with Quebec, where the next governing party was founded to create an independent Quebec. Completely different realities.

It's important to recognize #winnipeg city council last week rejected the amendment to remove the requirement for bird friendly windows. They received 700 submissions from residents opposed to the change. Thank you #wpgpoli for keeping this policy in place. #birds open.substack.com/pub/brianpin...

Trying to keep up in Edinburgh

FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay

The inclusion of Kyle Rittenhouse in this @deadder.bsky.social cartoon really brings home the deep hypocrisy

I was on the Calgary Awards jury for a few years. Always inspiring to see what Calgarians are accomplishing. And always hard to pick only one “winner”. We are all winners by these people in our community! #yyc

Heads up, #yyc, you’ve got until 11:59pm tonight to nominate amazing individuals or organizations for the Calgary Awards!

My neighbour at work this morning at the Assiniboine Zoo. #winnipeg

Post your #sneckdown pics in the replies and show @mayor.nyc.gov how much space is available to make streets safer!

Fascism isn't a state, it's an ideology and it's one that rarely announces itself. The entire point of our post-WWII education in history — driven by people like Hannah Arendt — was to spot the tenets of fascism before it could amass total power.

Libraries are so much more than books!!!

I recommend not watching the videos, which are chaotic and gut-wrenching, and instead going through Bellingcat's analysis. This man appeared to be zero threat, while the officers were overly-aggressive, agitated, and clearly primed to used lethal force.

Laying a honey trap for JD Vance.

Following up on my previous post about Winnipeg Transit, some thoughts on how we need to change our attitude & recognize public transit as the essential service it is. #winnipeg #wpgpoli #transit (thanks @brenttoderian.bsky.social for the succinct quote & image). open.substack.com/pub/brianpin...

Minnesota is the best of us.

Silver fox