Oly Backstrom
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Winnipegger. Believer in people of all abilities. He/Him
Researchers are forecasting a record breaking El Niño event. Up until now, NOAA has categorized “Very Strong” or Super El Niño events as Pacific Ocean temperatures rising 2.0C or more. At this point, the one shaping up is pointing to +3.0C. NYT gift article.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/c...
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A Powerful El Niño Is Forming. If History Is a Guide, It Could Hit Hard.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/climate/el-nino-history-famine.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kFA.j9Fq.HedD-1sL1Krq&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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I can't imagine how these Capitol Police Officers are processing this $1.8 billion slush fund for Jan 6 rioters. NYT gift article
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/u...
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Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/us/politics/jan-6-officers-lawsuit-trump-fund.html?unlocked_article_code=1.j1A.qWrS.j1lt8-dvAkr3&smid=url-share
about 21 hours ago
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Love these old heyday motel signs. Swift Current SK.
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The Globe and Mail
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Celebrated Cree cellist Cris Derksen killed in car accident following her father’s funeral
Two-spirit classical musician remembered by loved ones, fellow artists for how she bridged traditional and contemporary sound
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-cris-derksen-cree-cellist-killed-car-accident-fathers-funeral/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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McNally Robinson Booksellers
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On Thursday May 14 at 7pm,
@debbiepatterson.bsky.social
launches Rebellious Bodies and Radical Acts: Deaf and Disabled Artists Raise the Curtain on Cripping the Stage, featuring contributors Vivi Dabee and Christopher Bryan De Guzman. -
mailchi.mp/grant/debbie...
@coachhousebooks.bsky.social
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Debbie Patterson to launch Rebellious Bodies & Radical Acts
Join co-editor Debbie Patterson for the Winnipeg launch of Rebellious Bodies and Radical Acts: Deaf and Disabled Artists Raise the Curtain on Cripping the Stage (Coach House Books), featuring contribu...
https://mailchi.mp/grant/debbie-patterson
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I love this song from
@steveearle.bsky.social
. "City of Immigrants" (with Forro In The Dark) isn't a new song but it's a timely one, and this new video (directed by Steve Buscemi) gets me right in the feels.
youtu.be/BkRthP-A_ds?...
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Steve Earle - "City Of Immigrants" [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Steve Earle
https://youtu.be/BkRthP-A_ds?si=HxJOzFP3kBbJrsih
5 days ago
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The Pas is in the eye of this thing.
#MBStorm
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7 days ago
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Reporting suboptimal Frisbee conditions in Winnipeg.
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G & M gift article
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a15...
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Alberta judge throws out petition for separation referendum
Justice Shaina Leonard ruled that the government had a duty to consult with First Nations before allowing the petition to proceed
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/HQ54ZHJB65BYZDIJ43IICDBAUY/
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Melissa Martin
8 days ago
I always respected the people who really got their metro game going with the tents. Some people had a full set-up ready to go. Tents, inflatable mattresses, snacks, put a movie on, you’re good to go. I topped out at a yoga mat and a blanket
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Buffalo Bounce™
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nice anthem Montreal.
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CBC's Day 6 had a segment over the weekend on Marcello's observations while getting an inside look at the Alberta separatist movement. It's insightful and it isn't pretty. Quoted is link to article referenced.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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10 days ago
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Manitoba Hydro
11 days ago
Winnipeg - We’re responding to a large outage affecting 3600 customers through Osborne Village, Fort Rouge, Earl Grey, and Crescentwood. We are isolating the issue, and crews will be working safely to bring customers back online as quick as possible.
#MBoutage
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Great long form interview with Amy Goodman from
@democracynow.org
, which is celebrating 30 years of independent reporting, covering both stories and perspectives not touched by corporate media. (Democracy Now is available via UMFM, CKUW, podcast and YouTube).
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12 days ago
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“Foreign adversaries are exploiting the Alberta separatist debate to erode social cohesion, deepen domestic divisions, undermine trust in democratic institutions, & amplify perceptions of political instability”
#abpoli
Globe & Mail gift link
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a15...
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Foreign actors targeting Alberta separatism to stoke discord, researchers say
Activities range from covert influence campaigns to AI-generated content spreading falsehoods
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/GQIU7Q4VANGZZFP5FZOEWU2ID4/
15 days ago
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I hate that I have to pick between the Sabres and Habs now.
18 days ago
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Habs miracle!
18 days ago
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Not enough drama.
18 days ago
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Such an affected Canadian anthem in Tampa. Sticky sweet. I don't know how else to describe it.
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Canada's poverty rate: 7% in 2020 11% in 2024 (most recent data available). That's a pretty dramatic increase.
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...
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Beautiful photo essay about Manitoba socials (and their evolution) by Shannon VanRaes. Globe and Mail Gift article
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a15...
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At homegrown socials, Manitobans put the ‘fun’ in fundraising
Community parties have become a provincewide ritual for everything from pre-wedding celebrations to charitable causes
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a154d5d82178439e4ffcd4759a0a58434c81560e54718b000c7949ec90e8/6EJOAYMFXJFORABEYTRQZIA64I/
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I missed this - bus connectivity throughout the prairies is great news. $25 Winnipeg to Brandon, and $138 Winnipeg to Calgary. Not daily service yet but at least there's an option.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Greyhound owner FlixBus expanding service to Manitoba in push for 'fully connected national network' | CBC News
A German inter-city bus company already operating in three other Canadian provinces is now expanding into Manitoba.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/flixbus-prairie-expansion-9.7183895
18 days ago
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Very pleased for Buffalo.
20 days ago
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River Heights, Earl Grey, Tuxedo
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21 days ago
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Scott Oake should wear his Order of Canada pin during hockey broadcasts
@sportsnetpr.bsky.social
21 days ago
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Gallagher!! Nice way to step in cold.
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Good to see fighters of fascism honoured in Florida.
22 days ago
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Let's go Buffalo!
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23 days ago
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Great list-a lot of ground to cover. Great to see Nile Rodgers in there (fun to read Johnny Marr reference his influence—oh my goodness, I hear it now!). I know I have the rootsy goggles on, but where’s John Prine? Townes Van Zandt is in my tower of song as well.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters (Gift Article)
More than 250 music insiders and six New York Times critics weighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here are the artists they chose.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/magazine/greatest-american-songwriters-alive.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eVA.xxdY.T687qEGMmDtl&smid=nytcore-ios-share
23 days ago
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I saw the flag behind the guitarist to the right and double checked - that's the flag of Peguis First Nation.
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I remember when William Prince was sleeping in his car when he played Trout Forest Music Festival. I remember thinking if there was any justice in the world, he would find his audience. It was so great to see his triumphant sold out show at Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg tonight.
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Saturday playlist: local roots artist Bobby Dove just dropped an album: Fortune Teller
tidal.com/album/507153...
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Bobby Dove - Fortune Teller
Listen to Fortune Teller on TIDAL
https://tidal.com/album/507153280/u
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Saturday playlist (tax return version): new music from The Milk Carton Kids Lost Cause Lover Fool
tidal.com/album/480761...
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The Milk Carton Kids - Lost Cause Lover Fool
Listen to Lost Cause Lover Fool on TIDAL
https://tidal.com/album/480761604/u
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Saturday playlist: My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe's
tidal.com/album/485073...
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Peter Case - My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe's
Listen to My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe's on TIDAL
https://tidal.com/album/485073021/u
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Madison Cunningham is an underappreciated musical marvel. Norah Jones duets with Madison here, and they are transcendent together.
pca.st/episode/3acb...
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Madison Cunningham
GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madison Cunningham joins Norah for a thoughtful hang and a set of striking duets on Madison’s songs. They talk about writing authentically…
https://pca.st/episode/3acbb21c-773c-46b1-866b-dd5fdd11a7ea
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Brian Pincott
26 days ago
There are 20 great Jane's Walks so far in
#winnipeg
. They are happening across the city May 1 - 3. Have a look and sign up to go on one. It is a great way to learn and explore community.
#janeswalk
winnipegarts.ca/janes-walk/2...
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Jane's Walk – 2026 Walks
Walks taking place in 2026. Registration form walks are open until April 30. Register for a walk here.
https://winnipegarts.ca/janes-walk/2026-walks
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“Measles is basically a canary in the coal mine for our entire system…When it surges like this, it signals that our vaccination programs are starting to fail, and that other diseases won’t be far behind.” NYT gift article
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/o...
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Opinion | Measles Is Back. It’s a Sign Worse Is Coming.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/opinion/measles-vaccines-rfk-jr.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dlA.nUVR.13ej02mbadEO&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Melissa Martin
27 days ago
I wrote a column trying to capture what it felt like, witnessing Ukrainian defenders being returned home. One of the most emotionally confronting experiences I've had as a journalist; an ocean of intermingled grief, love, trauma, desperation, joy, hope.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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This makes sense to me. The stabililty of the grid has to be protected.
#MBPoli
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Manitoba crypto companies say provincial plans would put them out of business
WINNIPEG – Manitoba’s plan to charge cryptocurrency operations higher electricity rates and curtail power at peak times will drive businesses under, officials with two companies told a leg...
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/04/23/manitoba-crypto-companies-say-provincial-plans-would-put-them-out-of-business
28 days ago
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Elisha Dacey 🎤🏳️⚧️
28 days ago
I'm hiring a racialized freelance contract reporter - Please check it out!
futureofgood.co/careers/
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Careers – Future of Good
Create a world where changemakers flourish. At Future of Good, we believe every changemaker deserves sharp, useful insight to power their work. As a digital publication, we cover the ideas, […]
https://futureofgood.co/careers/
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Thousands of snow geese taking a pit stop north of Osler SK.
30 days ago
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Your morning lump of coal.
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about 1 month ago
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R.M. of Sherwood (close to Regina): - was evaluating large data centre proposal - concerned residents; process issues - 4 out of 7 council members abruptly resign in March - has all 4 replaced by appointment by SK government - none of the 4 reside in the R.M. - Data centre approved yesterday
#SKPoli
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RM of Sherwood council approves Bell Canada AI data centre near Regina | CBC News
The seven-member council for a rural municipality near Regina — only three of whom were elected to their positions — has approved a development agreement for Bell Canada's planned 300-megawatt AI data...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/rm-of-sherwood-sask-council-vote-ai-data-centre-9.7169961
about 1 month ago
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Fun 3rd period for Buffalo \o/
about 1 month ago
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The gambler, he broke even. Rest in peace Don Schlitz NYT gift article
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/o...
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Don Schlitz, Prolific Writer of Country Music Hits, Dies at 73
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/obituaries/don-schlitz-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.cVA.3LWv.-_RWakoBw-n5&smid=url-share
about 1 month ago
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SK sunset April 18
about 1 month ago
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Robson Fletcher
about 1 month ago
Many disturbing things in here but this jumped out in particular: "At Patel’s direction, FBI employees are polygraphed in an effort to identify leakers ... asked ... about Patel’s perceived 'enemies,' as well as whether they have ever said anything disparaging about the director or the president."
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The FBI Director Is MIA
Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/?gift=1ga2TvL-DbuHDQIcYF7oRxNmK3jnX3wl-J-XKJbu_nU
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NPR
about 1 month ago
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
n.pr/4sLetjV
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Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
https://n.pr/4sLetjV
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦
about 1 month ago
Newly introduced legislation in Ontario will abolish the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, and absorbing into the ministry. This is another in a long line of decisions to destroy the autonomy of university in Ontario and place them under greater and more direct government control.
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