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Chris Rider (he/him)

@crider.bsky.social
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Working to protect land & water for future generations. @LUFC fan. Opinions expressed are only my own.

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Sarah Primate @langurlover.bsky.social · 8h
Gasp! It's World Octopus Day? Who doesn't love octopi (and no I don't mean as food!) and how sentient and amazing they are? You'll certainly never catch me voluntarily eating one!
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Octonation: Octopus Cyanea Relocates on Reef
Alt: Octonation: Octopus Cyanea Relocates on Reef
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consbegone.bsky.social @consbegone.bsky.social · 23h
As Canadian species continue to fall, governments must apply the same urgency and ambition to fast-tracking nature's recovery as they are bringing to development. www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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WWF Living Planet Report: Wildlife population sizes decline by an average of 73% globally
/CNW/ -- The average size of monitored wildlife populations worldwide has fallen 73 per cent since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund's Living Planet...
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Once again, for the politicians, business leaders, and journalists still actively posting on X/Twitter: why? You're using a platform that's owned by someone who's trying to break up your country. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.
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CPAWS · SNAP Canada @cpaws-snap.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
One year. One shared commitment. So much impact. 💚 Explore our Conservation Map and celebrate the people, places and achievements shaping a future where nature and people thrive. 🗺️ #Conservation cpaws.org/impact-finan...
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As a Melbournian who immigrated to Canada, I might be biased, but this place is fantastic if you're looking more places to try in Montreal. It's also just a short walk to get a Fairmount bagel, which are the best in the city*. share.google/013zmbTnRI1I... * Don't at me Saint Viateur people.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I've been working through my backlog of non Leeds podcasts and it's actually been kind of nice!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
No one was interested in Lance Armstrong until he started winning.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is a really important thread.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Amazing!! I was worried Harmar and Acorn might step in and everyone knows they don't have the quality!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In case you're wondering why environmentalists are so upset about Bill C-39, I've written a piece that digs into some of the potential ways that, if it's not amended, it could irreversibly harm Canada's wildlife and nature. www.linkedin.com/pulse/analyz...
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Analyzing Bill C-39 and its Impacts On Canada's Nature.
Last week, the federal government announced new legislation called the “Building Canada Strong Act,” or Bill C-39. The legislation is ostensibly intended to speed up project development in Canada and ...
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Don't give in though. Just keep singing Marching on Together under your breath and I know you can overcome it!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Oh yeah, that's the microchip. Stay alert, Hunter. If you suddenly start feeling the urge to support Manchester United, you know it's working. Terrible stuff.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
At least you don't have to cheer for him now. That's something!
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's your stupid president's constant threats to our sovereignty and attacks on our country that did this, not our decision to respond to them. www.latimes.com/business/sto...
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Canada's boycott forces the sale of a California winery
As California's wine industry struggles, a family-owned vineyard spanning 3,500 acres is for sale after its exports to Canada dropped 35% in a year.
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yukongertie.bsky.social @yukongertie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"The biggest victim of this project is likely to be the Klaza caribou herd," said Sebastian Jones, a fish, wildlife, and habitat analyst with the Yukon Conservation Society.
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The ins and outs of the Yukon's biggest proposed mine | CBC News
The proposed Casino mine promises billions of dollars for the territory's economy from mining two critical minerals — but the project is still years away from actually mining them.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As an Australian who calls Canada home, this might be the ultimate merging of the streams! youtube.com/shorts/BDN4s...
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Céline Dion sings You're the Voice live from Paris at John Farnham tribute concert
YouTube video by Guardian Australia
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TW @twesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
this is fantastic and I learned something new
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Bill C-39, the so-called “Building Canada Strong Act,” is the federal gov’s latest legislative effort to weaken environmental rules for major industrial projects. “This bill is slash and burn, not responsible development," says West Coast Lawyer Anna Johnston. Our full take: wcel.org/media-releas...
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John E Marriott Photography @johnemarriott.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.albertawilderness.ca/send-a-lette... Quick and easy way to help.
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Send a Letter: Oppose the removal of public parks for private resorts - Alberta Wilderness Association
In less than two years, the All-Season Resorts Act (ASRA) has removed upwards of 1,090...
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 22/09/2026
Funny, because the Truckers got three weeks to hang out before police lifted a finger. Interesting.
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#Hiring: Senior Climate Communications Specialist (one-year contract) – West Coast is seeking an experienced climate communicator for a one-year position (covering parental leave), to support digital communications on key climate campaigns. Learn more and apply by October 7: wcel.org/job-posting/...
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
For hundreds of years, England went around the world colonizing and forcefully spreading "British culture" and stealing wealth. Colonialism led to the death of millions of people, & the annihilation of cultures. The impacts are still deeply felt today. The hypocrisy of these people is maddening.
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Sebastian 'Guardian reading, tofu-eating wokerati' Jones @wildlifeseb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm delighted that TWO wonderful Yukoners (and friends of mine!) were honoured at the BC Yukon Book Prizes! Congratulations Dany Dowhal and @fox-e-laurence.bsky.social Laurence Fox! bcyukonbookprizes.com/2026/09/19/a...
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Announcing the winners of the 2026 BC and Yukon Book Prizes - BC and Yukon Book Prizes
The West Coast Book Prize Society is thrilled to announce the winners of the 42th annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes. Prizes are awarded annually to recognize the achievements of BC and Yukon authors, il...
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𝘚𝘪 @leedsinshetland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Biggest Lie You've Been Told...
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The Biggest Lie You've Been Told
YouTube video by Owen Jones
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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Great episode of @breachmedia.ca podcast. @desmondcole.bsky.social and Martin Lukacs debrief last week's Carney investment summit. 👇
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Smash it, then burn it. Then burn it again.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Point stands, even if I'm glad the goal didn't!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This feels like its going to be one of those times where Palace will score a goal and only then Farke will make a change. (FFS - I was literally typing this as they scored) #lufc
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
"and it's going to have lasers, and giant robots and ninjas and you can eat icecream all day and you can see it from space!!"
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Kazoo Kid Looking Up
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It was definitely worth it, even in the away end... And even in Plymouth when we were in the Championship. It will definitely be worth it at the Emirates! You'll have a great time, no matter what.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I've had a membership for years. I think it's worth it, even down there in South Canada. One reason is that live commentary for every game is included, which is really great when I can't sit down and watch (we have a 4 year old so this is most of the time), and the swag they send is always fun.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I went to an away game against Plymouth in the home section once. We won and it was really hard not to cheer. At least you probably won't have to worry about that happening! 😅
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Hunter Walker @hunterw.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
OK, so, I am making a quick last minute trip to London in mid October. It will be the weekend of the Leeds vs. Arsenal game. I am going but I have run into a serious problem. #MOT #ALAW
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Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative @y2y.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Y2Y is one of 15 finalists for the @Earthshot Prize 2026 — recognized for 30 years of reconnecting the world’s largest mountain system, from Yellowstone to Yukon. This is also recognition of our more than 800 partners. Learn about why this recognition matters: y2y.net/earthshot
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It totally checks out that Ultimate Man is Christopher Walken.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We have a 4 year old who has never had a family doctor. The wait for a doctor where we live is over 7 years - unless you know someone who knows someone, in which case you can skip the line. Sad truth. The system here sucks.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
There are lot's of people out there pushing back against changes to Canada's healthcare system, apparently fearing a 2-tier system. Well guess what? Canada already has a 2-tier healthcare system. If you don't have access to a family doctor, you don't have access to non-emergency medicine.
An image from a scheduling tool for a doctors appointment in Quebec. It shows there are no doctors appointments available at all within a range of 100Km.
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I enjoy the pettiness!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Nailed on!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
100% nailed on for the Champions League next year, aren't we?! #lufc
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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It was exactly ten years ago today, on my 33rd birthday, that I posted this comic online.
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Kirsten V. @kirstenium.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is well worth less than a minute of your time
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Didn't we get a bucket hat last year?
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is one of the greatest things on the internet. You cannot convince me otherwise.
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Ian Rennie @theangelremiel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes doing the "we're just normal men" meme
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Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I missed the 80th anniversary of his majesty’s birth yesterday
The couple in bed meme where the woman is thinking “he’s probably thinking about…” In this case, she’s thinking “He's probably thinking about riding his bicycle”, and someone has photoshopped the face of Freddie Mercury onto the man. Fred is giving the camera a saucy look, as was his wont
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Jez 🤍💛💙 @madmidweeker.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
No arrests? If they'd been wearing orange tee shirts they'd be in the cells and held on remand until the inevitable 6 year prison sentence. The far right complain about two-tier policing, yet repeatedly benefit from it.
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West Coast Environmental Law @wcelaw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Protect Orcas. Act Now❗ Ottawa is proposing sweeping changes that would gut endangered species protections and fast-track risky pipelines. The Southern Resident #Orca can't afford this. Can you take 30 seconds to say so? Send your MP a message before it's too late: savetheorcas.ca
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Seems a little tone deaf!
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Chris Rider (he/him) @crider.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Charlie Angus unleashed is the best Charlie Angus.
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