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Annabel

@annabelt.bsky.social
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Further attempts to be social. Writer of many things. Bookshop owner, publisher and lapsed academic. Knows far too much about coffee. Annabeltownsend.ca SK, 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈

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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ooh hello new followers! Been a bit bluesky-quiet of late. I was trying to Get Off The Internet and bought a dumbphone. I failed, obviously, because the dumbphone was too dumb to allow me to chat to good friends overseas.
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SaskBooks @skbooks.com · 05/08/2026
Selected Writings: Six Years of Philosophy by Leighton D. Peart (@petespress.bsky.social) is a slim tome that is weighty with deeply thought-out ideas. In nine essays, get to know Peart's philosophy developed over six years. Read the review at reviews.skbooks.com/selected-wri...
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Selected Writings
Selected Writings: Six Years of Philosophyby Leighton D. PeartPublished by Pete’s PressReview by Toby A. Welch  $21.99 ISBN 9781069345967I love little books like this. They are great to throw in yo…
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
The awful window problem has been solved by the amazing artist, Carmen's Colour Creations!
My bookshop windows hand painted with shelves of books on the right, crazy plants and Pete the tuxedo cat poking out on the right window
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our little bookshop is now on @libro.fm ! Choose Pete's Bookshop when you get your audiobooks, and support a brand new indie as you do it! What could be better? #booksky
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Your regular reminder that there ISN’T a “war on cars.” Any objective observation in most cities however, would conclude that for 60+ years there’s been a war on every mobility choice EXCEPT cars. And that’s been bad for EVERYONE, including drivers. Poster via @urbantruth.bsky.social. #UrbanTruth
“The Highway Lobby spends millions to make sure we spend billions.” Via the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Their profit, your cost. Poster with highway jammed with car traffic, via the Urban Truth Collective.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
GOOD OMENS!! This may break me. Please let it be good.
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It's happening!!! Pete's Bookshop opens May 21st #yqr #booksky 📚💙
Full white bookshelf with OPENING MAY 21ST In green text on a pale green background emblazoned across the middle
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 13/05/2026
Local woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfires
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Local woman looking forward to 23 days between harsh winter and uncontrollable wildfires
GRAND PRAIRIE - With spring finally underway, 34-year-old resident Inna Bondaruk reports she is looking forward to enjoying the approximately 23 days of tolerable weather between the end of a harsh, u...
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Bel @bel-scifi.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Woohoo!!! @skbooks.com reviewed HopeStreet! reviews.skbooks.com/hopestreet/ Thank-you so much!! #booksky
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HopeStreet
HopeStreetby Bel TerrillPublished by Pete’s PressReview by Toby A. Welch  $24.99 ISBN 9781997713029 If you’re into dystopian stories with a tech twist, HopeStreet needs to be on your radar.HopeStre…
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Happy Independent Bookstore Day!! To celebrate, here's our Big Announcement: We're opening a new bookstore in Regina!! Featuring Pete's Press books and other Saskatchewan publishers. Opening in May! #yqr #booksky
Banner for Pete's Press community book shop, featuring cartoon cats, books and plants on a peachy backdrop
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
REALLY HUGE NEWS COMING TOMORROW FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY!!! WATCH THIS SPACE!!! #Booksky 📚💙
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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
One of the main reasons I ❤️ Utrecht is that I feel safe biking anywhere in the city AND the government works hard every year to make getting around by bike even better. It's a sharp contrast to biking in America (and, frankly, most places in the world). It's time to change the world.
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
It’s fucking bizarre how people are acting like something from 2022 is something they can’t live without. Like dudes, the emotional dependence on a sycophantic machine regurgitating nonsense to encourage you to stop engaging in critical thought and trust the slop is truly depressing to witness.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Aaargh ALL THE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS ANS DOUBTS
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Saskboy from Saskatchewan @saskboy.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Latest by @daviddoel.bsky.social on GenAI and Carney's betrayal of building Canada strong and united. He's selling us out to the worst Americans. youtu.be/95KZlMa_zIY?...
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"Ai For All" Declares Mark Carney. Avi Lewis Pushes Back
YouTube video by The Rational National
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Our books are available at the new Makers store, in the Cornwall Centre, #yqr! It may be mini for now, but it's the only bookseller in the mall!! 25+ titles over many different genres, and everyone local! #booksky
The brand new Makers store, black store sign over an open front with black and white balloons outside itA sign with "Pete's Press Book Shop", also featuring cartoon cats and the top row of booksThe shelves full of books pre-opening day
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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“The private motor vehicle is the most health-harming mode of personal transportation, both individually and societally. It is also inequitable, particularly within our cities and towns..” Truth Bombs via @sflkirk.bsky.social h/t @urbantruth.bsky.social
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
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Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
It's our second birthday!! Two years of #indie publishing! #booksky
A round birthday cake with green icing and the Pete's Press logo (a tuxedo cat sitting with an.open.book and a white coffee cup) in the centre
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Microplastics Sommelier @leastactionhero.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
guys, bluesky is dying. if we don't start getting more likes, a greedy developer will bulldoze the site to put up a parking garage. the only thing that can save it is for a ragtag crew of misfits to put on one last big concert at the community center.
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
When Glen Harper arrived in Toronto he came with a single purpose: to learn how people who live without shelter survive in Canada’s largest city.This is a detailed, first-hand account from a man who voluntarily became homeless to record the truth for himself. Pre-order Now! Petes-press.square.site
Glen Harper's new nonfiction book titled The Homeless, a personal journey of discovery
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Jon @jontafkasi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A petrol station list of fuel prices with a bike at the bottom with 0000 for the fuel price.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Turns out where I had my first serious bike crash last year is an area where the local councillor is acutely aware of the dangers but prioritizes parking over safety. Colour me surprised...
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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
No Kings only trains
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Happy to have contributed to this, even if it did once end in concussion....
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James Longhurst @jameslonghurst.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Seven-word death punch
A screenshot of a TikTok comment says “never seen a cybertruck at the library”
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Planned shoestring-budget city breaks this year. Toronto in January: flights=$238, hostel for 3 nights, $240 Vancouver in April: flights= $348, airbnb for 3 nights= $354 Winnipeg, May: (driving+) $400 for 3 nights Calgary, August: flights$220 hostel for 3 nights:$160 Cannot figure out Montreal!
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Big News: WE HAVE A (mini) STOREFRONT OPENING! (Sort of) #Makers is opening in Regina, in the Cornwall Centre in mid-April. The store focuses on indie small businesses and locally-made goods. Pete’s Press fits the bill! So, all our books will be stocked in a bricks and mortar store finally!
Mock up of the Makers storefront in the Cornwall mall, Regina. Pink banner across the top saying "storefront". The unit is under the big stone pillars of the original bank building inside the mall.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Perimenopausal sleep deprived urge to move to Toronto. Fortunately I then look around me and remember I actually quite like eating and owning my house.
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The REAL FlyDog's Prairie Meme Emporium @therealflydog.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
No one asked for it, but when has that ever stopped the current gen of technosociopaths? They're coming for your children, but now the island comes to you. #Grok #Palantir #ChatGPT #AISlop #KeepAIOutOfSchool
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Marc Spooner @drmarcspooner.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Let’s gather for these important discussions
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Strong Towns Regina @strongtownsyqr.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
This Wednesday will be the final reading of the the 10% transit fair increase bylaw. This is the last opportunity for city council to reconsider. The previous reading vote passed with a split of 6-5. There's a possibility that a vote could change and the transit fare increase will not go into effect
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Wrote an article (for a forthcoming @petespress.bsky.social anthology) about misogyny in AI. Called Artificial Incely-Gents. Artificial Incely-Gents medium.com/@townsendann... #booksky
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Artificial Incely-Gents
On the huge demographic missing from A.I. technologies.
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MirMosa @mirmosa.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
tammyrobert.substack.com/p/the-cruelt... #SAID #Poverty #LegislatedPoverty
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The Cruelty is the Point: How Scott Moe’s Cabinet Gutted Disability Support in Saskatchewan
You didn't think it could get worse, did you? Well, here we are.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I know this has circulated with alacrity recently, so you may have already seen it, but if you haven't... WOW BOY HOWDY it's the most useful thing. Thank you cardcatalogforlife.substack.com -- this is a very very very helpful public service: cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...
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Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It.
40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... This was a wonderful event and I'm glad we got some Press coverage. #fuckAI
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Regina residents protest planned Bell AI data centre through art, music and zines | CBC News
While an online petition against a planned AI data centre near Regina has gained over 10,000 signatures, a group of local residents took their concerns offline to protest the project through art.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
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Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
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Pete's Press and Bookshop @petespress.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Doing a Pete's newsletter today with all our upcoming book babies and events. Want in? Sign up now! mailchi.mp/11745e6a3d82... #booksky
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Pete's Press Members
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Really interesting afternoon UofR's Human(e) Futures Colloquium -. The session was all about AI use in undergrad English lit classes. Depressing but definitely discussion-worthy.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Hey @jeffcliff.shitposter.world.ap.brid.gy I keep getting weird notifications saying you're looking for me (Dr. Coffee!). I am here! But I don't know what app you're messaging from, let alone what my login is I'm afraid.
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
c.org/mGtfYMDmJM Please sign... Artificial intelligence is fueled by Genuine Stupidity.
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Stop the Bell Fabric AI data centre from being built
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much like your ghosting @mlyp.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Perfect
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Aaargh I have ALL THE IDEAS for things to write but zero time to do them.
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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
"The evidence shows that restoring lanes for cars will not result in less congestion, as it will induce more people to use cars…”— Court decision If your local government is lying about protected bike-lanes “causing traffic congestion,” you might find this court case in Canada interesting & useful.
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Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes | CBC News
An Ontario court has deemed the province's plan to remove three major Toronto bike lanes unconstitutional. In response, the premier told CBC News: "I believe, and the people of Ontario believe, that t...
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Urban Truth Collective @urbantruth.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why riding a bike is so dangerous in North America, and why some “avid cyclists” ridiculously oppose safe biking infrastructure, WATCH THIS. This is epic detailed disinformation-busting by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com). Please share it.
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This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America (Vehicular Cycling)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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PD City Hall (Paul Dechene) @pdcityhall.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Funny how the most fiscally hawkish councillors are also the ones demanding limitless, free parking — despite the costs parking imposes upon cities. Why, it's almost like it's the fiscal hawks driving up property taxes & not the Inefficiency Jabberwock they're forever chasing. #yqrcc
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
I have never been to Costco
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
One more time for those at the back....
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Annabel @annabelt.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Tis the day... Beware!!
Photo of the back of a bottle of Caesar salad dressing being stabbed with a large knife.
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