Canada’s finally breaking the chain — and it’s about damn time. For years we were dragged into the F-35 mess thanks to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative government. Jets we can’t fix ourselves. Software we don’t control. Repairs dependent on another country’s politics.

Ten years ago, on Nov. 19, 2015, Newfoundland and Labrador lost "the man of a thousand songs." CBC is remembering Ron Hynes today. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Come on, Canadians! This is not the time. You’ve got to run right through the finish line, no backing off.

In-depth analysis of China's energy usage and carbon footprint. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/11/c...

Dallas Brodie called reports of residential school graves the ‘worst lie in Canadian history.’ OneBC Leader Dallas Brodie is vile creature and she represents a specific racist, xenophobic, hateful religious fundamentalist population across Canada. #bcpoli #abpoli #cdnpoli #canada shorturl.at/pzLjS

Alberta woman loses hands, feet after rare invasive strep infection

How much shit will Ontario eat? Back in the Rob & Doug days we called this #FordMath

Yep.

A reminder that crypto mining continues to be one of the world's most severe wastes of energy and one of the most shockingly pointless causes of environmental harm Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Impaired drivers who kill a parent in Ontario may have to pay mandatory ongoing child support - CityNews Toronto toronto.citynews.ca/2025/11/18/i...

Honestly, Ontario banning speed cameras and most bike lanes is a pretty big blow to urbanist optimism in Canada. The province is 40% of Canada’s population!

Share the last movie you watched!

This is a great interview! www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

"Whether it’s lies about the safety of puberty blockers or the competitive impact of allowing trans women to compete in women’s sports, the stances and statements Smith is repeatedly trotting out.... are at their best misleading and at their worst outright lies." xtramagazine.com/power/politi...

ICE employee among 16 men arrested in Bloomington sex trafficking sting, police say. "When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Hodges said during a press conference Tuesday. "Well, unfortunately for him, we locked him up."

One in five immigrants are leaving Canada. Data reveals these highly skilled newcomers are leading the exodus

My hubby sent me this meme, and I can't disagree.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: normal adults (who aren't pediatric medical professionals) don't spend ANY amount of time thinking about the genitals of children. They certainly don't bend over backwards to make policing children's genitals part of their job. This obsession is creepy.

Europe's electricity system is changing rapidly and often in places that don't make the headlines. Look at Estonia - not that long ago and fossil fuels dominated around 90% of electricity generation. Today solar and wind eat more and more into the share of fossil fuel-generated electricity.

Conservatives: Let parents decide for their children! Parents know best! Conservatives on gender laws: Parents are wrong! The government knows best!

Breaking: An Epstein survivor just silenced press conference attendees when she delivered the following remarks: “Today we stand in a moment that will decide whether our government belongs to the American people, or to those who prey on them.”

These things are always hard to measure, but the Copenhagenize Index ranks Montreal as the 15th most bike-friendly city in the world. Top 5 in North America: 1. Montreal 2. Quebec City 3. Vancouver 4. Portland 5. Minneapolis I worry we’ll fall in the next few years though!

Feeling every bit as chilly as this heron this eve #Birds

Careless people is a great book about the nefarious roles FB now Meta plays in global affairs and influencing politics. #audiobook #äänikirja #Booksky #kirjataivas #NonFiction #politics #socialmedia #ReadingForPleasure read.macmillan.com/lp/careless-...

Florida grandfather, born in refugee camp, nabbed by ICE after 70 years in US

"Experts have called the possibility of losing elimination status for measles 'deeply embarrassing' for a wealthy country with the medical resources of the United States..." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/h...

Important distinction.

New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:

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If Danielle Smith wants Albertans to pay to see a doctor, she should call the election. Albertans have had enough of the UCP, and they want change. Alberta's New Democrats are ready. youtube.com/shorts/NNaXV...

Ontario's most stolen vehicles - 2024

"I felt it was essential to protest against this authoritarian bully in the White House who is abusing his best allies and who is turning back the clock on so many issues of equality and sexual freedom I've long believed in." Elbows up, John Irving! Thanks for telling it like it is.

Republican cover-up.

Did you know? #Canada🍁 The first capital city of Canada was originally Kingston, Ontario in 1841 In 1844 it then was changed to Montreal - then to various other cities until 1857 In 1857 Ottawa was chosen as the permanent Capital of Canada

Reporter: Is it appropriate for your family to do business with Saudi Arabia while you’re president? The us intelligence concluded you orchestrated the murder of a journalist… Trump: Who are you with? Reporter: ABC News

The nuttier side of a.i. ?? How an Innocent Gesture Led to a $400 Traffic Fine ai.gopubby.com/how-an-ai-tr...

Oh, makes sense but WTF, Wiki: he’s an: "American child molester… spoken at events organized by groups such as the Three Percenters & the Oath Keepers,[2] & has claimed to be a "Three Percenter" …member of the House Freedom Caucus, & his political views have been identified as far-right.'

A mother says she gave birth to her baby in a car minutes after being turned away from a hospital in Indiana. Video shows her being wheeled out by hospital staf

Low Mood and Negative Thoughts Amplify Pain in The Brain

🔃🚨BREAKING!!!🚨 HOUSE passes bill to release Epstein files. 427-1

She has a point

US court blocks Texas from using newly redrawn voting maps

Calm.