We canceled Netflix and Prime after election day. When my VPN subscription lapsed I renewed with Surfshark which is European.

Ontario cyclists clap back at winter cycling myths Guelph riders say cold weather doesn’t stop them — but snow-packed bike lanes and impatient drivers can cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new...

Winter Night Philip Surrey 1965

Report warns of rising overdoses in homes after Guelph CTS closure | CBC News "It tells us that we might be seeing an increase in people who are using substances alone, where no one can intervene if there's an emergency."

Guelph inventor's instrument showcased on Resurrection soundtrack www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

May you dwell in the possibilites for 2026! - And for an everlasting Roof The Gambrels of the Sky (Artwork by thewheatfield)

What’s happening in #Guelph this New Year’s Eve?

🧊 🧊 👶🏻 #StaySafe

A dreary quiet day by Lake Huron...but awaiting a weather bomb tomorrow! They are expecting waves of 28 ft! #Stunday #photography #ClassicMono

A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge https://aje.io/wmyqzo

CBC says: "intercepted after allegedly crossing illegally" Your apparently necessary reminder: every person seeking asylum in another country has the right to get to safety however the heck they can, including by irregular border crossing and without documents. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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The Ontario government has quietly given itself the power to override archaeological protections on development sites. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘Adult entertainment club’ faces new questions after business licence filing and millions in provincial cash - A business licence application is raising more questions about an ‘adult entertainment club’ that has come under scrutiny because of an alleged link to a provincial fund.

Christmas Sleigh Ride Maud Lewis c. 1964

🎄 🎶 🎄 Check out this video, "christmas time ed sheeran elton john" share.google/XKtdl86br4g0...

SPOTTED Dec 24, 2025. This black short-haired cat was seen on Marksam Rd in #Guelph. facebook.com/groups/guelp...

How Alberta Is Putting Women and Girls at Risk | The Tyee thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

“Per student provincial transfers in Ontario are a fraction of what they are in other provinces.” www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...

Daily update: Cost of wind and batteries fall, coal and gas rise as CSIRO finds new way to show renewables are cheapest mailchi.mp/4e946f39e1ff...

It was 1yr ago today that I had shingles. One of the most painful, irritating, and inconvenient experiences I’ve ever had in my life so far. If you are eligible, get your shingles vaccine. I wouldn’t wish what I endured on anyone. #cdnpoli #shingles #getvaxxed

Pleased to announce a new design, for Vague magazine: "Your government's plan for poverty is VAGUE, november 2024, volume XVII, eat right for your insufficient disability budget, success tips for suing your government." #odsp #aish #pwd #canadadisabilitybenefit #canpoli

Nothing inspires me more than speaking with a room of students ready to solve the world's problems! This morning I spoke with the students at the Generation Green Youth Conference. They are turning the UN SDGs into action to reduce emissions in Halton. Congratulations to our local young leaders!

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago. His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship." He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

When it comes to equitably tackling the pollution, biodiversity, and climate crises, nature always brings more to the table! Here are the experts you can follow to learn more about the many ways nature-based solutions help us build a better world. Day 5 of my 20 Days of Climate Starter Packs

It has been ten years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.

When we remember the names of Bondi Beach - victims, survivors, perpetrators - let’s remember, too, this hero: Ahmed al-Ahmed. A Muslim Australian fruit shop owner of Syrian descent, al-Ahmed risked his life & took 2 bullets to save Jewish strangers. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

This is a great and perceptive book. The guy’s weird and he always will be. He does not know how to be.

🎥 Just watched the Mr Dressup documentary (on CBC). Didn’t expect to be so moved by it. Recommend. Many terrific moments for all.

"Renewable energy smashed records last year, growing by 15% and accounting for more than 90% of all new power generation capacity. Investment in clean energy topped $2tn, outstripping that into fossil fuels by two to one." #cdnpoli #climate www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Fell Silent Steve Driscoll 2021

🚆 Some elusive good news

⛄ ❄️ 🍗 Holiday meals with family and friends should come with good memories, NOT food poisoning. From thawing turkey to handling leftovers, our latest blog shares easy tips to help keep your holiday gatherings safe. wdgpublichealth.ca/blog/stay-naughty-list-these-holiday-food-safety-tips

On the fifth day of APTN’s Language Days of Christmas learn how to say a few holiday phrases in Ojibway by Ethel Straker from Berens River First Nation in Manitoba. APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!

From @breachmedia.ca: 15 movement victories in 2025 you may not have heard about. From recognition of a Palestinian state, to tenant strikes, to a Youth Climate Corps, here are some of the political achievements of the past year breachmedia.ca/15-movement-...

Give the "Gift of Nature" and give the gift of connection. The delicate Canada Anemone brightens late-spring meadows, streambanks and lakeshores, and it thrives only through its pollinating partners, like the hardworking Carpenter Bee. Send your gift by visiting http://weblink.donor...

🤪 Well this winter is taking no prisoners - last week my car battery died … while I was out in the storm, and last night my furnace started short cycling … after midnight during a cold snap.

"Across India, 118 million adult women in 12 states now receive unconditional cash transfers from their governments, making India the site of one of the world's largest and least-studied social-policy experiments." www.bbc.com/news/article...

“Israel killed more journalists in 2025 than any other country, according to a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).” www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...

Everything I hear suggests Palestinians in Gaza are as desperate now as they've ever been. IDF murder and demolition continues, only limited aid is allowed in, winter cold is setting in, and Western press has largely dropped the story. When you see survival campaigns here, please boost and share.🍉

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1 What can we do about this? Here's one good idea. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/want-to-know-the-real-problem-with

Reporters Without Borders has labelled the Israeli army as ‘the worst enemy of journalists,’ with more than 200 killed in Gaza since October 2023.

The rudiments of UBI. Excellent. The work that’s done in the home is far more important than what finance assholes like me do. It’s small, but it warms the heart a little. www.bbc.com/news/article...

www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/... make a disibility advocates solo holidays brighter. #mutualaid #gofundme #wishlist #giftlist

🐾 Any homes with the love and resources to adopt this adorable 10 month old?