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...

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...

Love these old heyday motel signs. Swift Current SK.

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

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?...

The Pas is in the eye of this thing. #MBStorm

Reporting suboptimal Frisbee conditions in Winnipeg.

G & M gift article www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a15...

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

Buffalo Bounce™

nice anthem Montreal.

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/...

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

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).

“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...

I hate that I have to pick between the Sabres and Habs now.

Habs miracle!

Not enough drama.

Such an affected Canadian anthem in Tampa. Sticky sweet. I don't know how else to describe it.

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...

Beautiful photo essay about Manitoba socials (and their evolution) by Shannon VanRaes. Globe and Mail Gift article www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/57b5a15...

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/...

Very pleased for Buffalo.

River Heights, Earl Grey, Tuxedo

Scott Oake should wear his Order of Canada pin during hockey broadcasts @sportsnetpr.bsky.social

Gallagher!! Nice way to step in cold.

Good to see fighters of fascism honoured in Florida.

Let's go Buffalo!

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/...

I saw the flag behind the guitarist to the right and double checked - that's the flag of Peguis First Nation.

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.

Saturday playlist: local roots artist Bobby Dove just dropped an album: Fortune Teller tidal.com/album/507153...

Saturday playlist (tax return version): new music from The Milk Carton Kids Lost Cause Lover Fool tidal.com/album/480761...

Saturday playlist: My Life To Live: Peter Case at McCabe's tidal.com/album/485073...

Madison Cunningham is an underappreciated musical marvel. Norah Jones duets with Madison here, and they are transcendent together. pca.st/episode/3acb...

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...

“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...

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...

This makes sense to me. The stabililty of the grid has to be protected. #MBPoli

I'm hiring a racialized freelance contract reporter - Please check it out! futureofgood.co/careers/

Thousands of snow geese taking a pit stop north of Osler SK.

Your morning lump of coal.

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

Fun 3rd period for Buffalo \o/

The gambler, he broke even. Rest in peace Don Schlitz NYT gift article www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/o...

SK sunset April 18

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."

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

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.