Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis): This North American bird is found in southern Canada, eastern USA and Mexico. The 23cm (9.1in) bird is mainly granivorous but also feeds on insects and fruit. Remarkable shot taken by Lanny Thompson in Arkansas, USA.

“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.

“The BC Conservation Officer Service (COS) says for the first long weekend since the campfire ban for the Coastal Fire Centre took effect, its officers issued $29,900 in violation tickets.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/08/06/b... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social #BCWildfire #Nanaimo #SeaToSky

“Dog chained to tree in B.C. wildfire zone was only found by her cries for help” globalnews.ca/news/1132110... - Global News #Animals #BCWildfire #Dogs #Nanaimo #WesleyRidgeWildfire

Take a walk through Outerbridge Park in Saanich. Video link in post above.

C’est la Vie … #crankygoat

Mistbound Lines of Trees - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. #photography #landscape #nz #foggymorning

Solitude

Sad sign of the times... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

When will the US realize their President is making them a pariah to the rest of the world… do you really want to live life that way!

So proud to be Canadian…

Back to back to back weekends jam packed with events and activities kicks off Saturday along the Nanaimo waterfront. The Nanaimo Marine Festival is one of the busiest times in the Harbour City, with dragon boats first up Saturday and Sunday. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/07/11/n...

Golden: A Swiss-style getaway in the birthplace of Canadian mountaineering. An area which is surrounded by six national parks offering hiking trails and ski runs… #crankygoat www.timescolonist.com/life/travel/...

“The BC Wildfire Service (BCWF) says moderate winds and increased warming and drying conditions could increase wildfire activity early next week.” vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/07/12/b... - @citynewsvancouver.bsky.social #BCHeat #BCWildfire #Wildfires

It’s easier than ever to make music, and harder than ever to make a living from it … The sad reality is that most musicians in this country do not make money. This is also true for most independent record labels. #crankygoat thewalrus.ca/the-death-of...

Unique to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is the jasper form known as Dallasite, named after the road it was discovered on in the south end of Vancouver Island. It is officially recognized as the third most important gemstone in British Columbia… #crankygoat bcrockhound.com/dallasite/

If you love nature, than you should get to know iNaturalist. It helps you to learn and understand the animals & plants around you while helping science & conservation… citizen science at its finest. #crankygoat www.inaturalist.org

Emma’s words of wisdom … a dog knows best 🦮 #crankygoat #dogs

To all the knitters out there, you understand 🤗 Did you know that knitting is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity, transitioning from a niche hobby to a trendy activity with much broader appeal across ALL age demographics… #crankygoat #knitting

A positive step forward… www.timescolonist.com/local-news/i...

Congrats and good luck - it is a great Resort and beautiful hiking area… #crankygoat #fitness www.timescolonist.com/business/new...

Good article, worth the read… #crankygoat #fitness www.concept2.com/blog/its-not...

Upwards of 20 thousand people are expected to converge on downtown Qualicum Beach for a highly popular car show. nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/06/15/l...

Henry David Thoreau: "Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow." The joy of hiking on Vancouver Island - doubly shared when you are with your dog ... #crankygoat #vancouverisland

Wise words from Emma... "The saying 'If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit' encourages perseverance by suggesting that taking breaks is a healthy and necessary part of achieving goals, rather than giving up entirely when faced with fatigue or difficulty..." #crankygoat #wisewords

Vancouver Island, nestled off the west coast of Canada, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. However, beyond the well-known landmarks, the island is brimming with unique stories, unusual phenomena, and hidden gems... #crankygoat #vancouverisland www.islaguru.com/articles/30-...

Vancouver Island Fast Facts... #crankygoat #vancouverisland www.discovervancouverisland.com/blog/vancouv...

“B.C. is Burning: Wildfire documentary screenings in Kelowna, Vernon” www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna... - @castanet.net #BCWildfire #Kelowna #VernonBC #Wildfires

Sometimes you get mentioned by @techcrunch.com. And in good company too. Adding a sprinkle of ketchup chip dust to the ATPro to surface Canadian voices and protect digital sovereignty.

Eagle-eyed local viewers of The Last Of Us might have thought parts of Sunday's episode looked a little familiar. Scenes shot in Nanaimo last year aired during the most recent episode in the hit show. #Nanaimo nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/05/04/p...

'Nuff Said

A pristine beach at the northern tip of Vancouver Island has been named one of the top 50 beaches on the continent.

Proud to be a Vancouver Islander, awesome voter turnout... #crankygoat

Totally relate - Gotta love Vancouver Island #crankygoat #vancouverisland

An amazing find by @eagleeyeadventures.bsky.social in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 #Otters #SeaOtter #MarineLife 🦑 #BlueSkyWildlifePhotographers

Just Gotta Love Vancouver Island... #crankygoat

We are grateful to those who built the world we live in and their struggles for a more just society. Thanks to the labour movement we have family-supporting jobs, weekends off and safer workplaces. And they continue this proud tradition by organizing for a better future.

envirotecmagazine.com/2021/05/07/s... One intriguing aspect of our findings is that they align with theoretical models of both natural system evolution and human societies on the cost benefits of co-operation… #crankygoat

Wise words from my dog…

Lifestyle changes…