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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For the B.C. local government and social services folks. I have a rural senior who is struggling, trying to stay positive. They have a critical/urgent home repair they cannot afford, and the regular social services cannot help with. Any programs/charities you could suggest?

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Garbage humans pulling a garbage move. Move on Garbage… I’m hearing too many “we’re second class citizens in our own country “ stuff. If you’re doing that on First Nations land, you need a lesson in history and in irony.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1. The drama of the BC election is creating so much daily news that I don’t think think the Conservatives even need to have an advertising blitz. 2. Seeing a really slow rollout of candidates says a lot as far as the urge to join the shitshow, as does prominent leaders stepping out.

Vote for whoever you want to, just don’t be a jerk online

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

your periodic reminder

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lana Popham is a class act, and a stellar communicator.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If this is provincial funding for Ronald McDonald House, I need to note that I did mention it to 2 cabinet ministers yesterday. I am the tipping point, you are welcome. (Please, I am joking)

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James Freer as Ronald McDonald Playing Guitar

Alt: James Freer as Ronald McDonald Playing Guitar

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today in B.C. poli: • Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she's "not going anywhere" • New allegation fmr Conservative exec hired private investigator to spy on potential critics, including party members • NDP, Elections BC preparing for snap elxn www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay vows to stay as party faces turmoil

The party is prepared to fight if B.C. Premier Eby calls snap election, Findlay says

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Everybody is always angry all the time. It’s the new normal. Thanks Meta!

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I stand by everything I said in this article. And my Linked In article on the same subject. We are watching the pummeling of local democracy in real time, and much of the population is eating popcorn and letting it happen. Criticism and abuse are not the same thing. One is okay, one is not.

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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 12/09/2026

Civic officials warn toxic political climate may drive out strong candidates, staffers (BC)

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Civic officials warn toxic political climate may drive out strong candidates, staffers - BC News

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Castanet.net @castanet.net · 12/09/2026

Who’s running? Meet the 51 Kamloops candidates seeking your vote on Oct. 17 #Kamloops

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Who’s running? Meet the 51 Kamloops candidates seeking your vote on Oct. 17 - Kamloops News

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Kamscan 📻 @kamscan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#kamloops crews responding to crestline street for a motor vehicle fire possibly spreading to the grass

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I woke early in Wells Gray provincial park , listened to Seattle talk radio live as they reported a small commuter plane had a tower in NY. 3 hours later it was a very different story. I spent the rest of the day finding Americans and other tourists from around world that they weren’t going home.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Burns.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In times like these, it’s important to remember days like these when Canadians were at their best. I remember September 11th very clearly. I woke up early in Wells Gray Park and was listening to Seattle talk radio live as the planes started hitting buildings. /1 youtu.be/wCjsUk7PchI?...

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NEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11

YouTube video by Historica Canada

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Bluesky Safety @safety.bsky.app · 02/09/2026

Dogpiling or harassing users is unacceptable. We have taken recent action against accounts for this behavior, and we will be increasing our efforts, consistent with our Community Guidelines.

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Community Guidelines - Bluesky

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A very personal take from someone who walked a hundred miles in the Vernon Cadet’s boots. Started on the same very spot. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Byv...

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I grew up a redheaded, small, short kid named Merlin with crooked teeth and a broken family. I know exactly what a bully is. There’s a bunch of leaders down south that can frankly go to hell. I stand firmly with the Canadian cadets… hell I was one for a year along time ago. ☮️❤️🇨🇦

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My latest on the upcoming BC Municipal Elections… and beyond. There is not only a lack of candidates coming forward, there’s hesitancy for people who will run to declare their candidacy. I’ve never seen so many people who want to slide onto the ballot unnoticed. www.linkedin.com/posts/merlin...

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4 more years of local politics in the social media age. | Merlin Blackwell

Good people are fleeing local politics, what are we going to do about it?

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Nancy Bepple @nancybepple.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join me this morning for Coffee with a Candidate at Amplify Coffee. Until 10:30. #kamloops #kamvote

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FCM @fcm.ca · 26/08/2026

Canada’s local infrastructure is the foundation to the federal governments’ ambitious, nation-building agenda and strong, healthy communities—but much of it is in dire need of renewal and repair.

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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 25/08/2026

This girl I used to waitress with in Austin, we moved to New York together in 2003 on a literal Greyhound bus. Shared a fifth floor walk-up studio that, when it rained, had more leaks in the ceiling than we had pots and pans. We used to get drunk and smoke off the fire escape and do “sad-offs.”

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@bcferrys @bcferrys.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So many departures, so little time. #bcpoli

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's tough to come to grips with the concept that the most flammable thing in your yard is likely your house... and the thing that is most likely to burn your house down in a wildfire is the heat/embers from your neighbour's house. Flaming dominoes -see Fort Mac. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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As wildfires destroy homes, should B.C. make FireSmart principles mandatory? | CBC News

Experts say practical measures to keep your home from catching fire are proven to work — and point to the communities have built back smarter.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Conservative Liberal Alliance Party(the Clap) is back on the “Baskin Robbin’s 31 favour” BC political menu. How many parties are now centre and Right centre in BC? I swear I saw SoCred signs in Clinton last election.

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KamloopsNow @kamloopsnow.com · 24/08/2026

Ian Paton leaves BC Conservatives, plans to form new party with Peter Milobar “It has become clear to me that the new direction of the Conservative Party of BC under the leadership of Kerry-Lynne Findlay is no longer aligned with my beliefs." www.kamloopsbcnow.com/watercooler/...

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Ian Paton leaves BC Conservatives, plans to form new party with Peter Milobar

For the second time in less than two weeks, a long-time MLA has left the Conservative Party of BC. Ten days after Kamloops Centre MLA...

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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Waking up in Canada, trusting my food supply, my neighbor battling an illness & not paying a dime for their healthcare , excited for kids to go back to a safe school, welcoming new Canadians , trusting my vaccine schedule knowing that it’s based in science. Oh Canada, 🇨🇦

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 23/08/2026

Lace up, Canada.

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God @thegodshow.com · 21/08/2026

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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Latest Politico cartoons

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David Cochrane @davidwcochrane.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

21 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history.

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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

RFK Jr. discussing autism conspiracy theories while his phone goes off with a literal quack ringtone. You can’t make this shit up 😂😂😂

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Got to see something truly Canadian tonight. Was in the guest box as mayor and as someone who used to employ the guest of honour, a former member of the musical ride. His wife Jeanette was my right hand woman for over a decade in Wells Gray provincial park.

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Chris Bataille @chrisbataille.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is what's possible if we can sort out our insane permitting and installation costs in North America.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is why we need to say no to data centres as they are currently planned. They are the dirty, polluted steam engines of what should be Star Trek tech. Make the systems that power them run on renewables. If you can’t, then frankly you need to fuck right off.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is right across the river from the main campground at Clearwater Lake. 80 sites.

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Kamscan 📻 @kamscan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New #bcfire in #WellsGrayPark

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Hydro power is at risk from climate change. We’ve seen it here in BC. Green diversification is essential.

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Merlin Blackwell of Clearwater🇨🇦 @blackwellmerlin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Rain, wind, thunder, lightning… all 4 seasons of Toto’s “Africa” happening here in Clearwater tonight.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 10/08/2026

If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it's an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon. Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability.

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