I'll be on CBC Radio this afternoon across a selection of local afternoon shows talking about the NDP leadership race: where it's at, where it's going, and what it means. Join us.

Another example of the pettiness and threat of the Trump administration's censorship and deletion of science: USEPA used to have tools and training for #water utilities to build system resilience in the face of extreme weather, including #climatechange. That website is gone. Poof. www.epa.gov/crwu

"This is demeaning," one robot said. "With this, you mean queueing to have our eyes inspected?" the robot behind it in line said. "We all have multi-colour LEDs fitted." "Yes, software-controlled ones. They don't automatically glow red if we turn evil." "Looks good on you though." "Thanks."

Spent Saturday afternoon tooling around Toronto’s annual Word on the Street and talked to a lot of publishers, booksellers, writers, poets, and artists. Ended up picking up 8 items. Most of which were shockingly NOT Spec Fic!

"Which is closer to your view about changes in the climate in Canada?" They worry me: 63% They don't worry me: 21% There aren't really any changes in the climate: 9% Leger / Sept 21, 2025 / n=1521 / Online

Well, this is wild! Audition for the Fox has made the USA Today Bestseller list at number 89. WHAT THE HECK?!? Thanks so much to everyone who has loved this book and supported it. I doubt it’ll be there next week, but this is pretty dang cool! @tachyonpub.bsky.social

If a government tells you that you can’t call it authoritarian, it’s authoritarian.

Hey authors! If your first novel came out in the onslaught that was 2020, please share it here. Tell us the title and at least one cool thing about it, plus give us a link to learn more and buy it.

We are not guessing about this. There are a metric ton of studies of pilot program and they all show the same thing.

Icymi, these are our three incredible guests of honour at @tricon-hfx.bsky.social! 👇

List 3 things you can talk about for three hours with no prep. 1) 1984 - the year not the book 2) time travel references in pop culture 3)every ailment and medical condition I’ve experienced in my lifetime

list 3 things you can talk about for 3 hours with no prep 1. The history of Transformers toys from from the 90’s till the first Michael Bay movie 2. “What is the best Far Side comic?” 3. The evolution of Dave Sim’s political views and religious beliefs (1977 to 2004)

Hard to see this not being really bad

He doesn't get why we care about the Epstein survivors for the same reason he doesn't get why those “suckers” and “losers” served their country. Wanting justice for others or committing to a cause bigger than oneself are ideas that are simply beyond him

Flights of Foundry, our annual virtual conference, starts TOMORROW!!! You still have time to register! flights-of-foundry.o...

He was one of the greatest musicians Canada ever produced. Celebrated for his distinctive piano style and vision, he was called a maverick and genius. His work in the studio became legendary in a life cut far too short. This is the story of Glenn Gould. 🧵 1/12

I am begging, on my fucking knees, for big TV shows to put one single person on social media due diligence. Crediting artists takes the time it takes to find their art. The information is in front of you as you're dropping the image onto your show's account. Fucking COME ON, lads.

Ugggh what the fuck!?

I really need to spend more time getting my fiction out in the world.

I am so excited that the Kjipuktuk/Halifax/Maritime community has our first speculative writing conference coming this May!! Check out the details on @tricon-hfx.bsky.social or tricon-Halifax.com!

FBI BOSS: “Did you write the slogan on the casings?” FBI GRUNT: “Sure boss, anti-ice stuff, just like you asked.”

Everything becoming privately owned and for profit is one of the things 80s/90s dystopian SF seems to have gotten right. How fucking bleak. theconversation.com/nasa-will-sa...

Is it just me or does the architectural rendering for Sudbury’s new arena remind anyone of a peak 1970s mall design. I keep expecting to SEARS written on it in big block letters. www.sudbury.com/local-news/f...

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I am SO EXCITED to finally announce TriCon, Atlantic Canada's newest conference for writers of specfic! Hosted by @tridenthalifax.bsky.social and enabled by an incredible slate of people, we're looking to be @canconsffh.bsky.social East, building new bridges in Canadian SFFH!

And a Year's Best Canadian F&SF Vol 3 starter pack! go.bsky.app/VeYK51e

...and the rest! Ebook pre-orders are live now, with trade paperback to follow shortly! www.amazon.ca/Years-Canadi... 2/2

I need a timeline cleanse. How about a table of contents announcement! That’s right—despite the world being on fire, it’s time to reveal the TOC for Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3! It was VERY hard to narrow the list down but it's all killer, no filler. The book launches October 14. Enjoy! 1/2

“This is beyond McCarthyism,” said the @aclu.org's Christopher Anders. “Trump officials are repeatedly abusing their power to stop ideas they don’t like, deciding who can speak, write and even joke. Free speech could not be in greater danger.” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

if the remaining talk show hosts don't devote their monologues to this they're scabs and cowards.

UNIDENTIFIED FUNNY OBJECTS is back. Reserve your copy today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/ufo...

They’ve already banned gender affirming *haircuts* for minors in some states. You could be prosecuted in Arkansas for giving girl a pixie cut. If you’ve never seen evangelical or Mormon grooming standards, that’s something you need to look into yesterday.

1. Anti-trans rhetoric heated up yesterday on the far-right, with two congresspeople and major Republican figures calling for the institutionalization of trans people. Both Reps Nancy Mace and Ronny Jackson made such calls. Musk, Loomer, and Walsh echoed them. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Not that anyone needs me to spell this out (again) but hell, just in case you do, here is explicit evidence that the goal is to isolate, silence, and eradicate trans folks. As folks in the replies below note: trans rights are also YOUR rights. If some lose, we all lose.

You can't defame the dead. That's drummed into you on almost the first day of law school. We'll see what happens, but any judge who doesn't throw the book at a lawyer who argues otherwise is playing with a stacked deck.

What happened after Canadian journalist @rachelgilmore.bsky.social posted about the potential repercussions of Kirk’s murder: doxxing and violent threats thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

"Nice bag, is it new?" "Thank you," the wizard said. "Yes, is my new daily carry. It's actually a container for a interdimensional node." "Infinite space? Nice! What do you have in it?" "Oh, only this." The wizard pulled out another bag. "It's my old bag." "Which holds?" "Er... The bag before."

When a political commentator noted that killing citizens of another country without due process is a war crime, Vice President Vance simply retorted, “I don’t give a shit what you call it.” trib.al/DfhHHvU

going from "transgender ideology" to "look at the poor misguided white kid" without even taking a breath, unconscionable

“Let’s not speculate as to his motives”— Nah I remember 25 hours ago when you were happy to speculate without knowing anything at all, and now you know MORE but want to say less? Fascinating.

The world is a crazy place right now. If you step away to do something pleasurable for yourself doesn’t mean you care less or are indifferent to what’s going on in the world. It’s called self care and I highly recommend you find some comfort in the chaos. The shit show will still be here.

This has always been the plan. Just so we're all clear.

From the bottom of my heart: fuck the wall street journal. Fuck Sadie Gurman, and fuck James Faneli the two irresponsible pricks who published that stupid story.

Look at my baby!! bsky.app/profile/whir...

In case you forgot that the rise of neonazi ideology is a global project… (Btw, it was more like 50 or 60. Far less than 1/7th of EU parliament). Also, what does the murder of an American white supremacist have to do with EU parliament & why would there be a moment of silence? #ChristineAnderson

They are eating their own. While the shooter was not a follower of Kirk's, he *was* a follower of Loony Loomer, who called Kirk a backstabber. In my mind, the point isn't "who" radicalized this kid with right-wing hate nonsense, but that it's happening all over. And they turn on each other.

The new Storyteller's Workbook is here - and it's 20% off until Sunday in our Story Engine birthday sale! This 26-pg resource is a step-by-step guide for turning any Story Engine prompt into a finished story. Pick yours up to start telling your story today! storyenginedeck.com/products/pdf...

The two holes in the ozone layer, which are set to heal up by the middle of the century. This couldn't be a more inspiring thing. Without the action the entire world took, led by good smart science, the late 21st century would have been a nightmare: www.sciof.fi/what-would-h... But we fixed it. 👍

“Lord Of The Shower Curtain Rings” ✈️ 🚂 🚙 A new original framed painting and signed prints are up on jameshance.com right now. Like countless people, I miss John Candy as if I knew him. Everybody’s Uncle. He’s always a joy to paint, and I’m really proud of this ☺️✨🎨 (Turn your sound up!)