Tonight is the Frontenac's annual Teddy Bear Toss to collect toys for children's holiday gifts. #ygk

Way to go #ygk!

The ocean remains the only true carbon sink. 🥲

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those who crow about “parents’ rights” will celebrate this. but it directly undermines one basic prerogative parents and caregivers have, which is to nurture their children’s free development by affording them the access that books provide to the diversity of ways of living and being in the world. 📚

"The register is the latest step in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push to incorporate [magic beans] into federal government operations, which he has claimed will make the public service more efficient." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seem in the wild: Barred owl in my back yard this morning! Beluga whale Pair of wolves Bighorn sheep Black bear

Guess we're not even pretending to be leaders on climate and environmental protection any more. "For its part, the federal government is providing exceptions to many environmental policies such as the B.C. tanker ban and the oilpatch emissions cap."

Important information for every Canadian.

It's me, a librarian, standing by this signage waggling my eyebrows as people pass by 📚

What wellness is marketed as: -Biohacks -Body lotions -Supplements -Fancy juices -Fasting -Crystals What wellness actually is: -Healthcare coverage -Access to therapy -Walkable cities -Green spaces -Living wages -Eating whole foods -Physical activity -Close knit community -Sleep

ICYMI: “In the era of the climate crisis, politicians campaigning against bike-lanes aren’t fit for office.”— @taylornoakes.com in @cultmtl.com Also in an era of worsening urban traffic, pollution, city noise, exploding public costs, competition among cities, & not nearly enough space in cities.

My latest: #COP30, global climate politics, and what happens next — for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Trying something new in my gardening journey this year. Will be winter sowing a variety of native species for my own gardens and for sharing.

WATCH: If you STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, watch this EXCELLENT video by @notjustbikes with @UrbanThree & @StrongTowns. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI

Recommended watch: In a new video series from Earthday.org and the Pulitzer Centre, three investigative journalists discussed their reporting on deforestation in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

It's day 12 of #COP30 and finally we have movement on the text. In summary, it looks like the small minority of opponents of transitioning away from fossil fuels have been allowed to run roughshod over this text. But let's dive in...

Demand the immediate release of Sonia Dahmani. She is being held in rat-infested conditions without proper medical care. Sonia, a courageous Tunisian lawyer and human rights defender, has been jailed for speaking out against injustice. takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/178194/...

As @glenpeters.bsky.social says, we're way off target for any 1.5°C scenario. To see how far off, each of the red/green bars represents the decrease in CO₂ emissions during COVID. Even if we achieved that from now until the end of 2030, we would still miss our 1.5°C target by a significant margin.

Our foster kittens left for their forever homes this morning. Bittersweet goodbye as they take little pieces of my heart with them. Grateful to Kingston Animal Rescue for supporting their care and finding loving adoptions for them. #kittens #adoptdontshop #ygk

Climate change disproportionately impacts the world’s poor. Even in developed countries, over 80% of people living in poverty face climate-related hazards such as extreme heat and air pollution.

Catastrophic nature loss is at least as serious a problem as climate breakdown, but only gets a fraction of the (woefully inadequate) attention. THE most critical tasks of our time are: • Protect what remains of wild ecosystems • Mass rewilding where damaged or lost www.earth.com/news/africas...

The budget is a win for the fossil fuel industry on multiple fronts—and a huge loss for tackling the climate crisis.

Happy Hallowe'en! And remember... having fun isn't hard if you've got a library card! #ygk #libraries #halloween2025

Imagine being someone who speeds a lot, knowing it can and does kill people… kids, parents, anyone. Imagine hating a public policy (speed cameras) that’s proven to make those people safer— safer from YOU— because your law breaking costs u money, so you rant that it’s a “cash cow.” So, is that you?

"Indigenous people are overrepresented in Canadian criminal courts and far more likely than non-Indigenous people to be convicted and locked up once they come before a judge, according to a 2021 federal government study." Canada really just gonna ignore CANDRIP eh? www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Some places in Jamaica will receive more rainfall from hurricane Melissa than London or Paris receives in a year! It’s noteworthy that scientists and technicians from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center who are tracking the storm are not being paid because of the Republican government shutdown.

coffee lowers the pH of water, and...contains organic compounds which rob aquatic systems of oxygen as they decompose. The nutrients...encourage algae growth and may lead to...oxygen depletion in rivers and lakes, which can stress and potentially reduce the lifespan of marine plants and animals.

The IESO needs to rethink its plans for Toronto: phase-out the Portlands gas plant and invest in energy efficiency, renewables and storage. #onpoli #topoli www.cleanairalliance.org/irrp/

If we just made it universal this wouldn't be a problem.

If anyone in #ygk needs a beautiful kitten in your lives my fosters are up for adoption.

Please sign this petition concerning speed cameras in Ontario. #fordnationcorruption #onpoli #libsneedtovote

#ICYMI "You voted on who should be Kingston’s official City Bird, and both the cardinal and the crow received the most votes. They will jointly share the title as Kingston’s official City Birds," the City said. #YGK #OfficalBird More here: www.kingstonist.com/news/both-ca...

What we do in our gardens right now can make a big difference in how birds find food, shelter, and safety in the months to come. This fall, let’s turn our yards into the perfect place to welcome avian guests over the winter.

Bill C-12 blocks anyone in Canada over one year from claiming refugee status—even if their home country becomes dangerous after arrival. This applies retroactively to everyone since June 2020, abandoning international humanitarian law. Write to support migrants and refugees.

If you use a gas furnace for heating (which you probably do!) you should know more about so-called "natural" gas. Hint: It’s not “green” or “clean” as gas companies like to claim. Help debunk gas industry misinformation by sharing this video! Learn more and take action here: thefrackingtruth.ca

"The proposed law treats people who are expressing themselves in public as criminals-in-waiting, and gives police more discretion to read their minds, interpret their motives, and arrest them." #canpoli #protests breachmedia.ca/new-hate-cri...

“We were gathered for the past two days at a Treaty Education Conference, talking about our rights and our rightful place on these lands and waters, while Nova Scotia was making unilateral decisions and pushing through legislation with hidden agendas to stifle the voices of our Nation.”

Firefighters: Don't plug your ebike in overnight. Watch it carefully as it charges. Public: *gasp* That's so dangerous. Firefighters: Yes, much like your phone. Public: I... what?

This is a disgrace. @markgerretsen.bsky.social Please intervene for these animals. They should not have to die because of Marineland's incompetency.

For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent. Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income. We can’t afford to NOT do it.

News that shocks no one: Carbon offsets do nothing for climate.

This is the official return of a native species lost for over a century.

As they should be.

💔🧡🤎🧡NATIONAL DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION🧡🤎🧡💔 💖🧡As we recognize the horrible atrocities and actions that were & have still been occurring to the Indigenous community, standup year-round for their rights and freedoms🙏🏾🧡💖 #EveryChildMatters #LandBack #MMIWAwareness #ResidentialSchools #Indigenous

Volunteered at True North Aid's Reconciliation Walk in #ygk this morning and had some good conversations with members of my community.

Great morning with @naturesdefence.bsky.social and Here We Stand showing our support for the people of Treaty 9 territory as they stand up for their lands in the face of Bill 5. #stopBill5 #landback #ygk