Reposted by Patrick DirksBartley Kives @bkives.bsky.social · 25/09/2026I don’t agree. The saying in my youth was if you saw one Nazi at a punk rock show, you were at a Nazi punk show. The maximum acceptable number of Nazis is zero - at a club, a convoy protest or a social media site. I left X when Musk stopped banning hate accounts. I had 40K+ followers. 3142
Reposted by Patrick DirksWinnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 24/09/2026The Winnipeg Jets finally got their history back.winnipegfreepress.comNo more Jets 1.0 or 2.0League announces all eras of Winnipeg’s club to be merged 052
Reposted by Patrick DirksMurat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026NEWS: The NHL officially consolidates Winnipeg Jets statistical history⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...nytimes.comNHL officially consolidates Winnipeg Jets statistical historyThe statistical history of the Winnipeg Jets will now include both iterations of the franchise. 2256
Reposted by Patrick DirksLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026We need a translation table. France = Alberta: Loud, annoying wrecking balls but can't be ignored. Spain = BC: More progressive, mostly keep to themselves, but will fight to the death on a handful of issues 1131
Reposted by Patrick DirksArmine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"Never mistake our tolerance for lack of determination. And never mistake our kindness for softness. We know who we are and we are proud of it," he said. Chrétien said building a country like Canada, welcoming people from around the globe, and caring for the weakest, "is a sign of strength." 0286
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Very interesting elaboration here regarding "cooperation" in reducing homelessness in Winnipeg. 020
Reposted by Patrick DirksBrian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Volpe is a great Canadian, fighting his own trade war one inconvenient-for-Trump fact at a time. 2122
Reposted by Patrick DirksAdam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This story is a good reminder that, as much as we feel threatened by the U.S., we also have a growing opportunity to take advantage of how unattractive it’s making itself. www.thestar.com/business/fac...thestar.comIn a surprising reversal, Trump’s tariffs forced this U.S. company’s move to Canada. And it’s not the only oneFaced with Trump tariffs, some U.S. manufacturers are moving production to Ontario and Quebec to cut costs by almost 30 per cent. 1123588
Reposted by Patrick DirksAlexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Struggle to think of political writing in 2026 that can outdo this epic piece by Jan Gerson open.substack.com/pub/theline/... 56322
Reposted by Patrick DirksEva Holland @evaholland.bsky.social · 02/09/2026New Heritage Minute just dropped, starring Rick Mercer as the mayor of Gander, Newfoundland:youtube.comNEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11YouTube video by Historica Canada 5240132
Reposted by Patrick DirksAaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I want to go back in time to, say, 2012, to tell people that Blue Rodeo's Hasn't Hit Me Yet would become a nationalist anthem after President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario. 512226
Reposted by Patrick DirksAlexander Clarkson @aphclarkson.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Even after having lived so long in Europe, from teenage years in Germany onwards, I've been a bit surprised at how this all feels quite personal. And that's a fraction of what friends and family in Montreal and Winnipeg feel right now. 413817
Reposted by Patrick DirksBlue Rodeo @bluerodeo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026We're proud Canadians, folks! 921880
Reposted by Patrick DirksLauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A good piece explaining why Canada didn't go on the offence with export tariffs on energy. And instead tried to defend, with import tariffs on US products that Canada can make itself, thus increasing domestic demand for domestic products economicsecurity101.substack.com/p/canadas-co...economicsecurity101.substack.comCanada’s counter-tariffs are more defence than offence — and that mattersKey objectives are import substitution and trade diversification, not changing trade policy in Washington 11711
Reposted by Patrick DirksSteffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Hey Canadians — honey farmers are really getting hit hard by the tariff news. The US is the market for 60% of Canada’s honey. Honey doesn’t expire. They literally ate 3,000-year-old Egyptian honey & it was fine. Stock up on honey. Give it as gifts! Someone got 50 jars as wedding guest gifts.tcf-fca.caCanada Honey Producers Face 50% U.S. Tariff: What It Could Mean For Prices And BeekeepersA 50% U.S. tariff on Canadian honey is set to take effect August 19, 2026, and beekeepers across the Prairies are watching the deadline with growing concern. 921390
Reposted by Patrick DirksAaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Hard to imagine a more perfect recipe for boosting Canadian nationalism than a trade war with the Americans escalating on the same weekend everyone is reminiscing about the Tragically Hip's last show. If TSN re-aired Game 8 of the '72 Summit Series, we'd probably fall into a patriotic sugar coma. 713928
Reposted by Patrick DirksDavid Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Just thinking that how Canada is handling Trump shows how the UK completely failed to develop any similar capability around Brexit. We did name calling, disunity, secrecy, and performative strops, they do Team Canada, realistic red lines, and knowing when to say no. 1728679
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I appreciate Carney's calm, reasoned approach to negotiations with the US. But I am 100% in favour of walking away from a bad deal. 120
Reposted by Patrick DirksJames Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Like Mamdani, this guy knows what he is doing as a campaigner. 13878134
Reposted by Patrick DirksMatthew Froese @matthewfroese.bsky.social · 01/08/2026There also may be some broader shenanigans at play - mayoral candidates can only accept donations from individuals living in Manitoba, and cannot accept donations from unions or businesses: 161
Reposted by Patrick DirksDTonOB.bsky.social @dtonob.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Now that the great Doug Brown is on board with my "Always Always Always Go For 2" strategy, here's what CFL teams have done since 2015: Kick: 0.918 points per try Go For Two: 1.10 points per try One is clearly more profitable than the other. It's a great time to get on board!static.klipy.comHomer Simpson's Hear Ye Parade AnnouncementALT: Homer Simpson's Hear Ye Parade Announcement 383
Reposted by Patrick DirksScotty Cameron @cdnecon.ca · 21/07/2026Okanagan Spirits makes a nice bourbon. They can start calling it bourbon officially now that international trade norms don’t mean shit. 3177
Reposted by Patrick DirksTrevor Tombe @trevortombe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026There's a lot of variation across #cdnecon in exposure to the new 50% U.S. tariffs (on August 19). Here's a preliminary estimate of the share of exports affected (based on HS6, so a slight over-estimate). BC/ON/QC most exposed. Others far less so. 610956
Reposted by Patrick DirksOly Backstrom @olybackstrom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Google Maps has a wildfire viewing/tracking option. Go to layers -> More and select "wildfires" It's scary how big they are in NW Ontario, and wild how they're all lined up in a row - like they're going to grow into each other. 5133
Reposted by Patrick DirksZoe Matties @zoematties.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Do you know about Purple Air? I have a friend who is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and he recommended using it because of how inconsistent Environment Canada can be. map.purpleair.com/air-quality-...map.purpleair.comCanadian PM2.5 Air Quality Standards Interactive Map by PurpleAirWatch: With two minute updates, The PM2.5 Air Quality Health Index or (AQHI+) was designed in Canada to help understand the impact of air quality on health. The AQHI+ is calculated using only PM2.5 co... 263
Reposted by Patrick DirksAdam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I'm a bit late in flagging it, but in case you've not yet encountered it otherwise, this is one of the smartest pipeline-related things I've read recently. sagecanada.substack.com/p/a-pipeline...sagecanada.substack.comA PIPELINE ISN'T A FIELD OF DREAMS: Before Canada builds another west coast pipeline, someone has to show where the new oil will come fromPeter Nicholson is a former Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada and currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Canadian Climate Institute. 33116
Reposted by Patrick Dirkspascucci015.bsky.social @pascucci015.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Saddened to hear of the recent passing of Manitoba Curling Legend Orest Meleschuk. The Big ‘O’, 2 time Mb champ, skipped his Fort Rouge team to the Silver Broom in 1972. But the world championship was not Meleschuk’s most memorable victory. It was winning the Purple Heart. 021
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 25/06/2026First Bluesky post from DT in quite a while... #ForTheW 010
Reposted by Patrick DirksAdam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Looks like Red River Co Op is going to be the downtown grocer in #Winnipeg in a few years. 271
Reposted by Patrick DirksOliver Moore @oliver-moore.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Inbox: "A full-service Red River Co-op food store and pharmacy is coming to downtown Winnipeg as part of the redevelopment of the former Portage Place" Big news for the Peg. Can't remember latest figures but something close to 20,000 people live downtown. A proper grocery store will be a big asset 2232
Reposted by Patrick Dirksdavidakin @davidakin.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Hey look who is on BlueSky -- Why, it's @globalnews.ca ! Be sure to follow! 0132
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 20/06/2026The TSN World Cup panel team is excellent. I could listen to these guys all day long. Great chemistry, funny, and knowledgeable. And they actually have a vocabulary. Way better than any of the NFL, CFL, or NHL panels in my opinion. 050
Reposted by Patrick DirksJohn Kendle @johnkendle.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Lotsa people writing that Kone was taking oxygen as he left the pitch. It was actually Penthrox, a non-opioid painkilling vapour known as “ the green whistle” 051
Reposted by Patrick DirksScott Kehler 🇨🇦 @scottdkehler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026If anyone north of Winnipeg (including Stonewall) has rain gauge measurements I would really appreciate you sharing them (including location when possible). This was potentially a record event for Manitoba, so I'd like to document it as much as possible. #mbstorm 186
Reposted by Patrick DirksScott Kehler 🇨🇦 @scottdkehler.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Storms have exited Winnipeg for now, but more are on the way. A strong line of storms is presently located from Portage la Prairie southward to just west of Morden. This line will impact the Red River Valley over the next few hours. #mbstorm 1146
Reposted by Patrick DirksBrian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 10/06/2026There was a legit funnel in Headingley, apparently. Not sure if it touched ground; at last word, its system was heading N-NE. Also, out power just flicked off and on while I was writing this. 431
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Today's @winnipegfreepress.com has a very well-written op-ed on how patient flow affects healthcare wait times. The most "demystifying" thing I've read on the subject. #MBpoli www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...winnipegfreepress.comOpinion: Treating the fever while ignoring the infectionAt any moment in Manitoba’s hospital system, three patients may be waiting. 032
Reposted by Patrick DirksBrian Pincott @bpincott.bsky.social · 12/05/2026A great thread from Brian. Lots to dig into about how we think about municipalities as economic engines (and the absurdity of some of Stats Can's CMA lumping...) 011
Reposted by Patrick DirksBrian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Canadians Must Read This. 43417
Reposted by Patrick DirksMelissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Folks, allow me a moment to ask for some support. This beautiful lady is Lidiia Oleksandrivna from Kramatorsk, just a handful of kilometres from the front line in eastern Ukraine. She just turned 90 years old, and is in very fragile health. A close family to me takes care of her when they can. 52111
Reposted by Patrick DirksJustin Dunk @jdunk12.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma signs with Winnipeg Blue Bombers 3downnation.com/2026/04/16/c... #Winnipeg #ForTheW #Bombers #CFL #NFL #UFL 0235
Patrick Dirks @diggler67.bsky.social · 23/03/2026I may have a weird sense of humour, but this piece made me laugh harder than I have in a long time. 140
Reposted by Patrick DirksJennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 22/03/2026There can (still) be only one: "Highlander" turns 40. Sure, it’s cheesy in many respects, but its central mythology still resonates even decades later. And that soundtrack by Queen is perfection. arstechnica.com/culture/2026...arstechnica.comThere can (still) be only one: Highlander is 40Sure, it's cheesy in many respects, but its central mythology still resonates even decades later. 3407
Reposted by Patrick DirksMike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Heads up folks: A FB/X/BlueSky page "Fans of the Wpg Jets ( @fansofthewpgjets.bsky.social) repeatedly steals work of reporters covering the #NHLJets without attribution. They've repeatedly been asked to do so. Today, when they took my Morrissey report from Milan, I messaged. Their reply: A block. 8163
Reposted by Patrick DirksEd Tait @edtaitwfc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Big addition to the Blue Bombers receiving corps with Tim White coming aboard: www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/28/b...bluebombers.comBlue Bombers sign all-star receiver Tim White - Winnipeg Blue BombersWINNIPEG, MB., January 28, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with all-star receiver Tim White. White was released by the Hamilton Ti... 274
Reposted by Patrick DirksAavcoCup @aavcocup.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Fun fact: Logan Stanley currently has the 4th best D shooting% season since 2007 (min 700 minutes) Don’t be fooled into thinking what he’s done this season is repeatable. Also 4 of the top 10 are from this season. Regression will likely take some or all of them off of this list. 251