Exclusive: my interview with Guilbeault - he thinks Carney believes the markets will largely take care of climate, that this govt has a "negative bias" towards regulations, and that Canada will likely be sued for violating the net-zero law if it doesn't ditch it first thenarwhal.ca/guilbeault-e...

I haven't been able to get online this week for personal matters, and the Farwanas have been going through hell. They were threatened with eviction yesterday but Khalil managed to make enough $ to pay it off. But they are STARVING. They've had nothing but salt for days. chuffed.org/project/help...

1. *ALLEGED* shoplifting 2. Shoplifting shouldn't be a capital offense 3. If you see someone stealing baby supplies, NO YOU DIDN'T Bloody hell.

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Carney assures Canadians that AI the fastest way to give all our money to US billionaires

The Carney government cut health-care funding for refugees. Here’s what that looks like to Olivia www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...

If you're wondering why you might be seeing an uptick in mutual aid requests for Palestinians: there was an attack yesterday in the south. They were given an hour to evacuate, so there were few casualties but many people lost everything.

Thank you so much to those who have contributed to the Farwanas' current needs. ♥️ They lost their tent and all their belongings in a strike (thankfully, they weren't hurt). We are at $120/$270 for them to replace their tent and basic necessities. chuffed.org/project/help...

URGENT: I got an update from the Farwanas, the area where their tent was was attacked. I say "was", because their tent is gone, along with all belongings. They currently have nothing but the clothes on their backs. Please, PLEASE donate if you can. If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it.

Unfortunately I ended up in the hospital again yesterday... Not ready to share details, but if you haven't shared or donated to my GoFundMe yet, I would appreciate the extra support right now Thank you to everyone helping me through this ordeal

Every single day, another violation after violation of Palestinian life. This utter normalization, as though this were an immutable law of gravity, like we're talking about the weather, remains one of the most wretched things I've ever witnessed in my life. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Khalil and his family are facing so many challenges and right now all help is vital as the need is urgent. We should never ignore starving children. chuffed.org/project/help...

Reminder that Bill 212 not only sought to rip out bike lanes, but also indemnify the province when people were killed or seriously injured as a result.

Maybe I just was very ignorant on this but 95% seems ... bananas??? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I also want to remind folks: every corp pride initiative had dozens of folks (if not more) pushing on the inside to make sure it happened. It helped to make workplaces less hostile. I know a lot of you only see the external side but it helped INSIDE companies.

My Toronto Star Op-Ed last week pointed the finger at physician thinking & physician culture to explain why they just won't let go of certain beliefs even when drowning in evidence to the contrary. Today the Globe and Mail provided a tragically shining example, quoting Dr. Srinivan Murthy ... 1/10

Mind blown! 🤯 Spontaneous problem-solving in bumble bees www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Khalil's father's medication has run out. They were able to scrape together enough to get a new nebulizer for his son Ghaith, and to get Khalil back on his bike making deliveries, but every new major expense hits hard. Can we make it easier for them? Every $ helps. ♥️ chuffed.org/project/help...

A Naturalist’s Study of Magic Beans 2011, ArtRage digital painting #GlendonMellowArt 🐡🎨🧪

Shimaa has lost her husband to Israel's active and ongoing genocide, and has been shot in the foot by an IDF quadcopter while protecting her baby. Now she's without shelter. She's all alone, and has gone through so much--you can help her right now by sharing & donating:

Media release: A dead crow found in the City of Guelph has tested positive for West Nile virus. Visit our website to read the full release: https://bit.ly/4nZuHow

Our friend Khalil has finally healed enough from his injury to get back to work. He is hoping to buy a proper bike helmet to protect himself in his job as a delivery cyclist. He's guessing this will cost about $100. We can do that! chuffed.org/project/help...

Possibly one of the most important things I’ve learned as a PI over the last 12 years is that when you have a limited amount of money and you have to choose between Technology and People. You should choose people every time.

Khalil reports he has been able to get another nebuliser for Ghaith. Thanks to all who donated. If we can get him another $300 he can repair his bike and return to his work as a delivery rider.

Donors stepped up and they were able to get Ghaith a new machine, thank you all so much!!! ♥️ Their daily needs won't stop as long as the occupation prevents aid from getting into Gaza. If you still want to help, the Farwanas always need help affording food and medicine.

Please take the time to review and sign this petition in support of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, which are being threatened in the face of the USDA reorganization efforts. c.org/KQWY7fNhGw 🍄

"The strategy reflects a growing recognition among workers that bargaining workplace by workplace cannot solve structural problems created by provincial policy [...] The real obstacle sits at Queen’s Park." www.readthemaple.com/ontarios-soc...

Urgent from Khalil: "My son Ghaith's breathing machine suddenly stopped working... A new machine costs $600, which is far beyond my ability right now... As a father, I am terrified for my son's health... I humbly ask for your support and kindness." chuffed.org/project/help...

Shaima's tent was destroyed by the bombing, she & her baby almost burned to death, she's on the streets with nothing. She's terrified & needs support. She needs help. Her baby needs milk & diapers. chuffed.org/project/1730...

Here's the serious bit for anyone who'd rather skip the 4000 words of jokes

A lot of white people learned about the Tuskegee experiment during the pandemic and believe that is the reason Black people don't trust the medical establishment. This is not true. Black people don't trust the medical establishment because the Tuskegee experiment is not an outlier.

The IOF is advancing in Gaza, again. Several casualties. Almost all the areas they're hitting already have massive levels of displacement and near-total infrastructure destruction. I know there are so many other things going on but we CAN'T forget about these souls.

I spent some time looking at the company behind a massive lobbying push to have Toronto's island airport expanded. What I found was a deep tangle of corporate and PR webs that all obscured a relatively simple truth. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

Pretty disappointed with Oxfam's response here. Nothing added to the original article (quoted below), and no concrete steps or path forward given. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

5 days have passed without any donations I only need £300 to enable surgery Today first day Eid al-Adha Hunger,sadness,pain still with us,any help,no matter how small,will make big difference in saving mybaby life and bringing joy to our hearts during these blessed days❤️🙏 chuffed.org/project/1456...

The Farwanas haven't eaten in 2 days. They normally get enough support to sometimes get a bag of flour, but donations have been really slow recently. Imagine going 2 days without food. Imagine your children going 2 days without food. Please help and/or share if you can! chuffed.org/project/help...

Amal was very distessed when she messaged me today. She had to go into debt at the pharmacy and hasn't been able to pay the owner back. Now she's facing legal threats. Pregnant and exhausted, she really cannot take this much longer. ❤️💔🙏 gofund.me/550dea75a

"Our fast-tracking, dealmaking and Treaty Rights-ignoring is part of a global backslide of climate policy and environmental action. And these violations of our right to clean air, water, land and food are part of a bigger wave of official and unofficial violations of human rights."

Exactly. Plus if this is their justification, there are other things besides time that would create issues that you don't see them editing out. Example: Breaking Bad is enjoyed outside of the US, but the premise is not exactly widely applicable.

Thrilled to have this poem by Adam Makary in @hidden-cities.com, writing from Cairo. Style Guide the child is never named. the rubble is implied. do not use words like massacre unless sourced by three governments that did not bleed. www.hidden-cities.com/p/style-guid...

The Farwanas still haven't received enough to buy food for an actual meal for Eid. But: a donor has offered to match up to $75 if they get it tonight! Spread a little good in the world, help this Palestinian family eat! chuffed.org/project/help...

Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault to resign "Guilbeault, a prominent environmental activist, is quitting the federal Liberals after a series of moves by Prime Minister Mark Carney to roll back key pillars of Canada's climate and environmental policy." By David Thurton and Daniel Thibeault

I just think we can care about every genocide, every oppression, every marginalization, happening anywhere in the world, all at the same time. And I think we should.

“Scientific collections are not static archives; they are active, dynamic tools for discovery. Every specimen represents an irreplaceable snapshot of a species at a specific point in time and space”

A mother of three from Gaza is struggling to keep her family alive amidst the ongoing genocide in northern Gaza.We desperately need shelter,food,and medical care for my injured husband.Even a dollar donation can help us survive.We urge you to support and share this To donate🫂🇵🇸 tinyurl.com/DuaaFamily

"Carney’s appeasement of Smith’s extractive populism fails on two levels. It does nothing to prepare Canada for a future beyond hydrocarbon dependency, while also failing to address the deeper politics of grievance that also drives Alberta separatism." From @readtheorchard.org

Yet another thing climate change impacts. Even making art is harder!!

"More than 500 children have died in an outbreak that the world is virtually ignoring" #measles "Since the virus took off in mid-March, the country has tallied more than 60,000 suspected cases and 528 suspected measles-related deaths. The vast majority of the sick and dead are children under age 5."