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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10h

The Pink House atop the Canada Malting building is still there even if half the brick wing has now collapsed #Montreal #StHenri

An old, rusted industrial building with silos, featuring a bright pink structure on top. Surrounding trees display autumn colors, and a lamppost with colored markers is visible in the foreground against a clear blue sky.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10h

Sometimes AI-generated business newsbots are hilarious… But the glimpse they give into the slop-filled future of the Internet is grim.

A doctor wearing a lab coat and a red clown nose interacts playfully with a smiling child in a hospital setting. The image promotes content about Patch Adams and his estimated net worth.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/10/2026

Hearing a big US Air Force planes fly over #Montreal is always disconcerting… Direction #Ottawa!?

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/10/2026

The Pink House atop the Canada Malting site is still there! Yay! #StHenri #Montreal

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

@drlucyrogers fyi you have followed a bot impersonating John Barantine. I suggest blocking and reporting.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

@markmccaughrean fyi you have followed a bot impersonating John Barentine. I suggest blocking and reporting

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

I read that due to Climate Change, #Montreal will have similar weather as that of #Kentucky in 20 years. Kentucky has First Frost around Oct 30. Last Frost around April 1st. 100 days of frosted ground. Montreal’s typical first frost is Oct 7, so…tomorrow […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

JD Vance seems to be saying the #Trump admin will force universities and corporations to accept failed white applicants

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

So cool seeing a #UCI Team Refugee cyclist in white in the second place of the breakaway pack of #Montreal elite men’s race. That is Samir Amin, born in #Iran, grew up in #Afghanistan but fled as a teenager in 2015, lived as a refugee in #Sweden. He did […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A group of four uci cyclists in competitive gear racing on a Montreal street. Spectators line the road, some holding Canadian flags. A Norwegian cyclist leads followed by a Team Refugee cyclist in white.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Today the streets of #Montreal belong to the #UCI elite women’s road race. Seeing the very best #cyclists in the world passing through Atwater tunnel is a real treat! They have been riding since 9 am and now head up the hill to ride up and down Mont Royal 8 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A group of UCI women cyclists participates in elite level race on Montreal street, with a motorcycle and camera crew in the background. Spectators line the route, watching the event.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

I have to get a hold of myself! I am so obsessed with #cdrama Against The Current (currently airing on Viki) that I actually checked if the next two episodes had dropped… this morning… at 9 AM!!! I’m nuts…

A group of three men in blue traditional Ming Dynasty clothing is walking out of a large wooden doorway. Two individuals are bowing in front of them.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/09/2026

#Trump posts bizarre claim about #Canada letting in ‘millions and millions of people’ who are ‘unchecked and unvetted’ and who ‘are causing problems’. There is no truth to the claims nor can anyone find an issue that may have launched the attack. Unless he […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Image of a post by Donald J. Trump criticizing Canada's immigration policies, stating it will lead to significant problems and unemployment. The post has approximately 4.57k retweets and 18k likes, dated September 23, 2026.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2026

#Montreal - yay - the #uci cycling championships have begun! The Women’s Time Trial is on today so street closures everywhere on plateau, Old City port and downtown. The pothole patches are proving a challenge… sigh… yup… welcome to our city!

Map of the 2026 UCI Women's Elite Individual Time Trial route in Montreal, detailing a distance of 39.2 km. It includes start and finish points at Avenue du Parc and Parc Jeanne-Mance, with highlighted key features such as timing

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/09/2026

This is nice bit of statistical correlation work linking rising petroleum prices in US to rising support for US Democrats in the polls. - from The Economist www.economist.com/graphic-detail/20…

A line graph comparing the Democratic polling lead (in percentage points) and petrol prices (in dollars per gallon) over the months from Jan to Sept. The polling lead is shown in blue, while the petrol price is represented by a gray line. They match.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

"City of Heavenly Craftsmanship"began filming. It will be a costume #cdrama on Youku, directed by Zheng Xiaolong , written by Liu Heng, starring Zhang RuoYun (!). “ It is #China's first historical drama to present a history of the construction of Beijing’s […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A dramatic illustration featuring a young man in traditional attire, set against a red background. He appears to be in motion, with a group of figures in the background engaged in activities on a rooftop. The image includes text promoting Youku.”

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

#NASDAQ fell 500 points yesterday after the US Fed raised its interest rate a quarter of a percentage point against #Trump’s howls of anger. It’s majority also indicated another adjustment upwards make come.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

This #EU map meme with #Canada maple leaf and #Ukraine sunflower added to its star circle is kind of cute!

The image features a blue background with a circle of yellow stars, resembling the European Union flag. Within the circle of stars, there is a red maple leaf and a sunflower.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

From National Observer’s Max Fawcett’s blog Canadians support for ‘deepening strategic cooperation with the EU on Foreign Policy, Defense and Economic Priorities’ is now at 80%. #cdnpoli #tariffs #canada

A bar graph displaying public support in February 2026 for deepening strategic cooperation between Canada and the European Union in foreign policy, defense, and economic priorities. Key results show 44% strongly support and 36% somewhat support the initiative,

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

CAQ rising in the polls from possible two seats at start of the #Quebec election to a projected 21 on the day of the first debate is mind-blowing to anyone that has worked here in healthcare, education, transit or social services. Awful news. They should be […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

There are moments when the gorgeous cinematography in #cdrama Beyond The Current (Viki) makes my bias Liu Xue Yi look like he’s been painted by Vermeer… I’m only 6 episodes in but hooked. He’s playing a much darker role than usual. Of course, he utterly […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

A week before First Frost usually hits the southern prairies of #Alberta and #Saskatchewan. Heads up #Calgary and #Lethbridge. Bring those patio pots in or cover the last tomatoes. Looks like a cold snap is headed your way! Here in #Montreal, it is usually mid October…

A weather forecast map showing temperature anomalies across Canada from September 11 to 13. It highlights below-normal temperatures in the Prairies and parts of British Columbia, with a focus on a cool, dry Arctic air mass affecting the region.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Vote Hub now has 51% on Democrats taking the US Senate in November

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Nothing to worry about, right?! Just a couple of Anthropic #AI engineers chatting on X… about AI killing us all! One is the whistleblower (Coxon) who just quit because of lack of guard rails and the other is the guy in charge of guard rails!

A conversation between Hubinger and Coxon discussing concerns about AI potentially harming humans. Hubinger expresses belief that the risk of AI could exceed 10% within the next decade, while Coxon emphasizes the serious nature of AI development risks.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

Since the 1980s, following the first US-Canada free trade deals, #Canada’s effective overall #tariffs on US goods was 0.2% Today, as of midnight, because of the insane #Trump trade war, it 3.8%. Nearly $3.4bil in goods from the US are targeted for tariffs […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Map illustrating the impact of Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. state exports to Canada, with color shading indicating the percentage share of exports affected, ranging from 0.4% to 24.2%. Includes a note referencing The Globe and Mail

A map of the US illustrating the impact of Canada's retaliatory tariffs, showing the Canadian-dollar value of imports from each state affected. States are shaded in varying tones of red, indicating different import values, ranging from $86,000 to $3.4 billion

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

There’s something about Josh Johnson posting to his YouTube channel this photo of him popping into #Montreal’s Indie Bookshop Drawn & Quarterly and buying a pile of books, including the fab Louis Riel comic, that makes me smile. He was in town for four shows at the Olympia.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

On Friday, the #Trump White House debuted computer games on the official White House website. The “games” are ripoffs of popular older games such as Snake, which began as an arcade game then became a 1990s #Nokia cellphone game. The #Trump admin turned it […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

An image of a pixelated game interface resembling Snake, featuring a white character capturing identifiable black, Asian, and Latino characters in orange jumpsuits. The game's context is described in a tweet about its controversial nature.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

Love #Tetris! They claimed copyright infringement in such a lovely inclusive positive way against the White House after their game was turned into a #Trump Wall Building rip-off. The WH website pulled the illegal game down after only 24-hours up.

A tweet from Parker Molloy featuring a message from the Tetris Company. The message emphasizes Tetris's commitment to unity and connection, clarifying that they were not involved in a specific political project and underscoring the importance of copyright.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

#Montreal traffic will be pretty chaotic during the huge World Cycling Championships this month that will bring in 100,000 visitors. La Presse posted the key closure list: Ave du Parc closed Sept 7 until Oct 4 will be the biggest transit headache. Great for the City but hard on it too.

The image contains French text detailing road closures and service disruptions for cyclists in Montreal during September due to various races. It mentions specific dates, affected streets, and the impact on public transportation services.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

PM Carney posted #Canada to continue to call it Lake #Ontario. It was called Lake Ontario, a Wendat word, before Confederation in 1867, even before the province was created. It was Ontario before 1776.

A tweet from pm Mark Carney discussing the origins of the name "Lake Ontario," its historical significance, and reflections on naming conventions in relation to changing realities.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

A map of the International Border line that runs through Lake #Ontario between #Canada and the USA. There is an International Commission that manages the border and also one for the Great Lakes. Neither has been contacted by the #Trump admin about his executive order to change the Lake’s name.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

Hmmmm… #Canada’s Trade Negotiator Dominic Leblanc just posted that US trade team quietly pulled their objections to French language protections and labelling. While #Trump is ranting & fuming online about ‘teaching Canada a lesson’… From this AM substack by […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A text post discusses recent trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada, referencing tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on Canadian goods. It mentions his controversial statements and actions regarding Canada. Below, a tweet from Canada's trade minister, Dominic LeBlanc

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/07/2026

Weather #Canada just posted photos of billiard ball sized hailstones that were generated from storms that travelled from cdntral #Alberta into #Saskatchewan.

Image shows several large hailstones on a ruler for scale, alongside a golf ball and an eight ball.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2025

No Other Choice, the latest film by star Korean director Park Chan-Wook was cowritten with #Canada’s Don McKellar?!! Fine choice! He did the pre-Apocalyptic film set in Toronto called Last Night. This is a dark-comedy take on a Costa Gavras film The Ax.

Directed by Screenplay by Based on Produced by Park Chan-wook Park Chan-wook Don McKellar Lee Kyoung-mi Lee Ja-hye The Ax by Donald Westlake Park Chan-wook

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/07/2025

@stephanie Yikes! Just saw the AirQual warning map for #Ottawa! Probably heading down river to us in YUL soon!

Map of ottawa area showing air quality alerts in dangerously high leveld

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2025

Perfect casting for Disney+ fantasy #kdrama Twelve! PHS finally gets to be a baddie!!! Park Hyung Sik will portray Ogui, the crow, a force of evil that has been awakened after the 12 Angels of the Korean Peninsula had sealed him 1000 years ago.

Man in black clothes and blanck hair stares at camera without a smile.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2025

My patio Calla plant has produced a conjoined-twin flower! Usually a Calla produces a coloured leaf (a spathe) that protectively curls around a spike of tiny yellow flowers (a spadix). This time there are two! I grew it from ‘bulb’ so this is naturally […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Single rosy petal-like leaf against greenery

Top view of two rosy petal-like leaves with twin yellow stamen-like core

Side view of two rosy petal-like leaves joined at base against green backdrop

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/03/2025

#Watching a wall of ice pellets and freezing rain coming towards you on the Weather App is the worst kind of scary… #montreal #quebec

A weather radar map showing a rain system affecting the region, with Montreal marked prominently. Toronto is also indicated to the west, and various U.S. states are labeled below.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/01/2025

Looks like the San Francisco Bop Spotter on walzr.com was taken off line Nov 10 with I Don’t Feel Alive by EVK Jaaybo

The image shows a green, pixelated interface featuring text about a music release titled "I Don't Feel Alive" by EBK Jaaybo, along with timestamps and additional songs. It discusses the concept of culture surveillance in relation to music.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/11/2024

A camp site under the trees next to St Henri metro has been shut. There were perhaps eight unhoused people living in tents there for at least four months. Their possessions have been moved out by workers this morning. Now several large cottonwoods have […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A scene depicting a barren landscape with cut tree stumps and overgrown vegetation. In the background, there is a tall building with a green dome, and a person in a bright green outfit is partially visible among the branches and debris.

A landscape featuring a large pile of branches and debris, with leafless trees in the background. A streetlight is illuminated, and a building with a mural is visible on the right side. The sky is overcast with gray clouds.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2024

Boil Water Advisory for south east of #Montreal & Pointe-aux-Trembles following drinking water main break & geyser this morning.

Map of Montreal indicating areas under a boil water advisory, highlighted in pink. The map includes a reference point labeled "Lieu du bris" (location of the break) and shows surrounding areas.

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Anna Haunthro @annaanthro.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2024

* #Montreal, looking up innocently from a cell phone…* Do you hear thunder?’

Weather radar showing rain & storms over Ottawa, Cornwall, but not the island of Montreal.

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