incredible photojournalism. I'm in awe.

we have a long way to go yet when it comes to languages in Canada, but this still makes me happy. 😊 gem.cbc.ca/inuktitut-ho...

I'm not sure which I'm more surprised by: the fact that Tim Hortons' expansion has reached Pakistan or the fact that Google Maps figured the Tims in Karachi was obviously the one I'd want directions to from Greater Sudbury

wondered for a moment why the Pope isn't on bsky. then I remembered that Jesus ministered not to saints, but to sinners

We put on an all-Yiddish community production of fiddler on the roof in Philadelphia and cast member and local artist Sofie Rose Seymour created the most amazing show poster that ever was

two things are obvious in this clip: a) Kennedy is trying to describe USMCA b) Bessent has no idea how USMCA works

appoint Kennedy to the Order of Canada, he just gave us all the negotiating leverage we'll ever need

yaaasss 🤘 www.sootoday.com/local-news/a...

at this point, I have almost certainly learned more Arcane Catholic Theological Trivia from rah than I did during 14 years of catholic schooling

I mean. > Thieves dressed as Robin Hood give away stolen food to protest Canada’s rising prices www.cnn.com/2026/02/04/a...

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again. #Pinks #ProudBlue

Today is my blogging birthday. To celebrate my 27th year of sharing what I know on the world wide web, I published this today: librarian.aedileworks.com/2026/02/04/h...

one thing that i do like about the South Indian films vs Bollywood films is that the former tend to be more grounded, even the ones that go full on in action

Every single executive at Via Rail should be flown to Japan and be given the privilege of experiencing both local and shinkansen rail services here so that they go home feeling shame enough to change things.

"sparkly flashing animated capybaras" is my new band name.

installing an adblocker isn't just good security advice; at this point, it's practically a moral imperative

There's a reason the CCP and LDP both decided to "solve" affordable housing by sending the triads and yakuza after guys like this.

look, I'm a pretty easygoing person but my response to "I don't *want* to live next to a multiplex!" is "no problem, we'll demolish your house and build a multiplex on top of it too"

you ever want to (metaphorically) grab someone by the shoulders, look them in the eyes, and go « n'es-tu tanné de bitcher? » aren't you tired of bitching? seriously, there is so much wrong in this world that we need to celebrate the little wins when we get them.

thread worth checking out, here's the first song mentioned ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pqc...

tonight on my favourite chill yt channel: car camping in -20℃. (no pun intended) www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO7r...

of all things to ask an LLM for help with, "bible study" is certainly one of the more wtf ones that I've seen. 🤨

people keep saying stuff like "Alberta is the Texas of Canada", "Bavaria is the Texas of Germany", etc and I keep telling y'all, not even Texas is the Texas of Texas 🤠

similar heads-up for Canadians: now is a good time to start checking websites, because February-ish is usually when retailers start to draw down their stock of winter gear in addition to MEC and the usual suspects, I've had good luck in the past with La Cordée, Echo Sports, and Altitude Sports

Say, "Not equal are the evil and the good, though the abundance of the evil may impress ye."

every morning I wake up, read the news, walk down into hell, share a strong cup of tea with the devil who assures me it will and can get worse, walk backwards out of darkness, and emerge into the light to witness the world collapse

nvm the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college History of Northern Ontario Introduction to Environmental Science Philosophy of Technology Technical Aspects of Data Communications Philosophy and Gender

this is really good. more thoughts to add later but worth your time. ⤵️

also worth noting that Kölsch gender is somewhere in between 😅

finally got around to unboxing my xmas present to myself. 😅 #Duralex

this is like the biggest energy nerd thing, but: I am *so* excited at the prospect of serious investment in our hydro grid. hopefully with vast improvements in both transmission and generation 🙏⚡

Bro actually has charisma??

alright fine I'll watch the gay hockey show

you really do learn something new every day on here 🤔🥫🧀

HOW ARE WE EVEN A REAL COUNTRY (I mean, I love this, but also ... omg)

omgggg 🥹 I feel like he needs a little 整天瞎逼忙,还TM不挣钱 t-shirt 🥲 www.cbc.ca/news/world/c...

I just found out that we gave Nardwuar the Order of Canada and we did it under his full professional title. Canada undefeated.🫡 www.gg.ca/en/appointme...

me: "no worries, Afghanistan and Balochistan are famously secure and tightly governed" also me: "lol Afghanistan and Balochistan would be the least of your fkin worries"

admirable work–life balance from the government contractor’s son who allegedly stole around $40 million in crypto from the US marshals

this series is great. their 3 hour documentary on the tiny train that runs through remote NE Ontario was amazing. www.tvo.org/video/docume...

This week I finally wrote the beginner's security guide I wanted to see in the world. Here's 8 tasks you can do right now, with plenty of vetted resources and the "Cliffsnotes" style summary on why you should do things, risks and limitations, and even what NOT to do. Enjoy! hashman.ca/security-101/

now I'm curious what the Latin equivalent of "Fuck Around and Find Out" is. closest I've got is "Male se Gerere, Poenam Accipere", but surely there has to be better. 😅

that's enough for today. goodnight, friends 😊🎶 Ó dheara 'sheanduine, leatsa ní gheobhadsa Ó dheara 'sheanduine, loscadh is dó ort Ó dheara 'sheanduine, leatsa ní gheobhadsa Is cúpla Domhnach a chuirfidh fén bhfód thú www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_7Q...

I'll accept it

this is what TRADE TALKS should be about

big swath of Southern/Southwestern Ontario highways currently showing "No Report" as their road condition. almost more frightening than "Closed" 😅 #ONStorm

@rahaeli.bsky.social super longshot, but: do you happen to know of any good ehlers-danlos doctors in France? friend of a friend is having a hard time finding someone who takes their diagnosis seriously 😠 they've already reached out to the local ehlers-danlos assn but they're still looking for recs

me: don't be ridiculous, of course Canada is real also me: *gets passed by this guy & his dogs while sitting at a red light* www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

fun fact: imagine a group of 30+ exchange students who've never seen snow before in their lives then imagine that first experience being an epic Northern Michigan snowfall ☃️ they basically do the human equivalent of this 😊

side benefit of tonight's "dude is astonished at basic logistics" discourse: getting to read everyone's examples of grassroots community action 😊 one of my faves: nordic ski races ⤵️