We all know Clarke's "sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" Well we have corollary:

Anarres DIY Workshop: Spa Gifts Sunday, December 14, 12-1:30pm Make customized Body Scrubs, Bath Salts, Face Masks as a to gift to yourself, or to your loved ones! www.karmacoop.org/events-calen... #naturalwellness #bathscrub #selfcare #torontoworkshop #spa #DIY #facemask #homemade #holidays

“If the government is able to enact what they’re proposing, it would basically spell the end of security of tenure for renters in Ontario.” #Bill60 www.thegrindmag.ca/ford-governm...

Non-violence: portside.org/2025-10-23/c...

Canada (and other countries) should support employee/worker ownership. Worker-owned businesses are more productive and resilient than traditional companies. They keep wealth local and more equitably distributed. This directly opposes the trend of economic consolidation under billionaires.

More businesses are transitioning to worker ownership! Taproot's 750 employees will now equally own the company and receive dividends based on how many hours they've worked in the year. The business becomes Canada's largest employee ownership trust. This ensures the company stays locally grounded.

Exchange your children’s freshly washed winter clothing (coats, jackets, snow pants, hats, mitts, gloves, scarves, etc.) for other children’s clothing during the Children's Winter Clothing Swap. ⛷️ From 12:15-3:15pm on Sat, October 18 at Karma Co-op ❄️ www.karmacoop.org/events-calen... #swap

Last week we hosted the first ever national gathering of worker co-op restaurants here in Baltimore— @jnoor.bsky.social wrote up a post-convening report for @baltimorebeat.bsky.social: baltimorebeat.com/how-baltimor...

With all the talk of government-owned grocery stores in New York City, good time to reflect on shopper-owned grocery stores.

In England “wood with beaver facets [were found] in multiple human constructions, along with extensive networks of ancient beaver dams and channels that had been integrated into prehistoric settlements.” A fascinating piece by Sarah Newman on how animals inspired culture 🦫 aeon.co/essays/did-a...

The owners of Patina, a Twin Cities gift store chain in Minnesota, have sold their eight locations, initiating the transition to worker ownership. The sale was made to Teamshares, an employee ownership platform that specializes in converting small businesses into worker-owned enterprises.

With growing interest in buying Canadian, consider these member-owned co-ops 🇨🇦✨ 🍫 La Siembra – Camino Fair trade cocoa & chocolate 🥛 Gay Lea – Dairy products enjoyed in ON & MB For more co-ops, check out Ontario Co-operative Association #SupportLocal #CoopCommunity #CanadianMade #ShopCoop

Something to listen to on the anniversary of Wounded Knee: youtu.be/AvZbmLJlSoM?...

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Has anyone heard rumours of a revival of Sondheim's Assassins?

Todays first snow shovelling done, made easier by a member of Sprucecourt Co-op stopping by and offering to take over from me. Co-operation among co-operatives on a grassroots scale.

“The right to repair movement offers a way for Canada to reduce U.S. dependency.” #Tarrifs theconversation.com/bolstering-c...

David Rovics: Vanguard youtu.be/W0sTOyDWVkY?...