'Despite AI’s widespread use, 62% of the students said it has had a negative impact on their skills and development at school, while one in four of the students agreed that AI “makes it too easy for me to find the answers without doing the work myself”.' www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

An incredible feat! www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

‘It kept our spirits alive’: Taliban’s internet blackout leaves girls in despair

This new tech is impressive! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New UK polling out on Trump's state visit: - 45% think it was wrong to invite him for a state visit vs 30% who think it's the right move - only 26% think the visit will help improve UK-US relations yougov.co.uk/politics/art...

'But Weiss said that "low reproductive success in this population" is tied to high levels of pollutants — particularly industrial chemicals known as PCBs — that inhibit immune and reproductive function, as well as a lack of prey, especially Chinook salmon.' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Wow! www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Taliban launch crackdown on Afghanistan’s secret beauty salons www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World. I wrote essays about both of those books in high school. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New York Times put the NYT Mini crossword behind a paywall This link will let you bypass the paywall and play for free: www.nytimes.com/crosswords/g... I reverse engineered their JS and found the paywall is all client-side. This URL overrides the config flag which enables the paywall

I also gave the Seattle Times crossword a go this evening and it seems like another good option: www.seattletimes.com/games-crossw...

Thanks to those who recommended this alternative: www.latimes.com/games/mini-c...

No!!!! The NYT has put the mini crossword behind a paywall. Gutted. And no, I will not be paying. Will Wordle be next?

"Fewer than 5% of callers are getting to speak to an agent." Last time I had to call the CRA, the hold time was around 75 minutes. My phone battery died after an hour on my first attempt. That was a while ago, so it may have got worse. I feel for the poor agents. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui www.theguardian.com/business/202...

What a great idea! Volunteer in Revelstoke in exchange for a credit of up to $400 towards your accommodation if you stay for at least 2 nights. seerevelstoke.com/travel-offer...

This looks really cool, but I think the price ($44 at the window, 10% off in advance) is pretty steep for a 1.7km boardwalk. Also, I am so sick of paying "adult" prices for my non-adult teens! www.squamishchief.com/local-busine...

Sigh. He's still bleating on about fentanyl "pouring in" from Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

"...what we see is that Lisbon is now on the radar of investors who use housing as a financial asset: a process where real estate is produced not to meet residential needs, but to maximise returns." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

BC Parks is redesigning and expanding Hornby Island’s Tribune Bay campground to improve accessibility, add more space and privacy, and overall enhance the campers’ experience.

Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...

Free entry to national parks and historic sites in Canada this summer. 25% off camping. Kids get free entry to national museums. 50% discount for young adults. Free VIA rail travel for kids up to 17 when travelling with an adult. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Just finished another video about why wheelchairs and mobility scooters belong on bike & roll routes. Please take 4 mins and listen to what Sandra Hough has to say. 🧵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xC1... #yyj #pwd #wheelchair #bcpoli

Who are the 22% of Canadians who have confidence in Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs?! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

"A 10cm increase in bonnet [hood] height, from 80cm to 90cm, raises the risk of death in a crash by 27% for pedestrians and cyclists, according to a Belgian study." This article is about SUVs in the UK, never mind the huge trucks people drive in North America. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Jason Stanley, Yale professor, being interviewed on CBC News: "The United States is a dictatorship now."

Summer is around the corner and so is the first Oak Bay Night Market this Wednesday (June 11)! 🚧 Oak Bay Avenue will be closed from Municipal Hall to Monterey Ave. from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. each market night, the second Wednesday of each month.

Daughters told not to laugh if they leave the house, in case the morality police object. A wife beaten by her husband if she leaves the house (even to buy food). A young woman who has barely left the house for months. This is life for Afghan women. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

The Bay didn't die. It was murdered by private equity. jacobin.com/2025/06/huds...

I'm a few days late to this article, but clearly my teens need to start thinking about their career path and how AI might impact their job choices. Which careers will be AI proof? Scary stuff. www.axios.com/2025/05/28/a...

All these uses of AI are designed to "free up time" for workers, but you start to wonder what work will be left. A lot of the copywriting I used to do is now being done by AI, freeing up my time to...er...start contemplating a career change?! www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Tourists from countries badly hit by Trump tariffs are staying away from US

Basically you can only do one of these a) make a city better for drivers or b) make a city better for everything else: transit, walking, biking, relaxing, more people space/plazas, less noise, less pollution, safer for children/seniors, etc. Anyone choosing a) is being selfish.

How did I not know about the Butchart Gardens summer night illuminations?! Sounds magical! Running May 30 - Sep 14 this year. www.butchartgardens.com/events/night... #yyj #victoriabc

If you've ever thought your vote wouldn't make a difference... www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

With Capitol 6 also set to be demolished at some point, we could lose both our main downtown cinemas. As someone who lives close to town and likes to walk/bike/bus, I would be so disappointed. Going to Tillicum to see a movie is a lot less appealing, (plus the seats are better downtown)! #yyj

www.thestar.com/news/canada/... Concern for safety and not feeling welcomed definitely trumps (😡) weather cost, and distance travelled

How does Carney keep a straight face through all this incoherent rambling?

I would chuckle if Carney just stood him up!