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@lornedaniel.bsky.social
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What is Broken Binds Us new poetry University of Calgary Press, Sept 2025 linktr.ee/lornedaniel

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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Oak Bay peeps, are there any progressive candidates for safe, low carbon transportation on the ballot this fall? Or will it pretty much status quo apologists again? #oakbay #bcpoli #safecycling #crd
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 02/09/2026
These are personal for me, because I remember a time when I felt alienated by the news — the names, events, structures, all of it sounded alien and unwelcoming. We've created Starter Packs to remedy that. Does that sound like someone in your life?
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“Here’s what we found: Every additional 100kg of vehicle weight was associated with a 6% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. Every additional 10cm of height was associated with an 11% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. The relationship was even stronger in lower-speed environments.”
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Big US-style trucks are killing more pedestrians in Australia – our research proves it
Pedestrians are more likely to be killed by heavier cars – and even more so if the vehicle is taller, Australian-first research has found.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Kroetsch shortlist! Delighted to see 'What is Broken' on another award list. Purdy longlist and now this Robert Kroetsch shortlist. And in great company. Alberta publishers rock! Grateful to BPAA in helping get poetry out to readers. 🙏
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Kim Fahner @kimfahner.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy to have my review of Lorne Daniel’s What Is Broken Binds Us in @periodicities.bsky.social this month. Thnx to @robmclennan.bsky.social for giving my poetry book reviews a good home. ❤️🙏📚✍️ @lornedaniel.bsky.social
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 03/07/2026
The new pipeline is expected to cost between $35-44 billion of mostly public money, according to Alberta's filing.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Big thanks to rob at @periodicities.bsky.social for continually promoting poetry, and to reviewer @kimfahner.bsky.social for this attentive reading of the book. 🙏
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Out of office. Mostly offline. Summer sabbatical. This is my self-accountability post. Me on a favourite bench on the grounds of Government House. (pic by Taylor Roades) Advice to self: leave ‘the devices’ powered down and walk up to the bench more often. Sit. Maybe read. Maybe just sit.
man sitting on bench in rocky green landscape under Garry Oak trees
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Kim Fahner @kimfahner.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Every Canadian poet should read Catherine Owen’s brilliant book, The Other 23 & a Half Hours: Or Everything You Wanted to Know that Your MFA Didn’t Teach You. It’s one for the shelf—to buy, not to borrow. Published by Wolsak & Wynn. 📚✨❤️✍️❤️✨📚@cowenwriter.bsky.social @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social
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Derek Simon @dartmouthderek.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Given that a big part of the role of the RCMP throughout history has been removing Indigenous peoples from their lands and culture, it’s not surprising the federal government is hiring more RCMP just as they plan to ramp up resource extraction on Indigenous lands.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 24/05/2026
Echoes of Brexit as Alberta blunders towards vote on separation from Canada
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Echoes of Brexit as Alberta blunders towards vote on separation from Canada
Like David Cameron in 2016, premier Danielle Smith is facing a mutinous party and has called a referendum about a referendum while vowing a ‘no’ vote
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My IRL friends call me Chris @christyceeck.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Let's please just refer to what Mark Carney is engaging in by its proper name: disaster capitalism. A crisis is being used to push through policies benefitting corporate interests that Canadians might question more thoroughly if we weren't overwhelmed and distracted.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Vancouver! The world is going to hell so you might as well come out Wednesday night and share some poetry.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Restocked with books, ready for Twisted Poets in Vancouver Wed May 13. See you there?
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Ryan Jabs @ryanjabs.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Getting close to being finished -- 9 homes replace one. We call this little community Folk. I'll have more info soon, but it's pretty wonderful to experience the direct connection between the front doors and balconies and the sidewalk, which aren't buried behind driveways and garages.
A photo of a few townhouses, doors and stoops connected to sidewalks in our Folk buildingA photo from another angle of a few townhouses, doors and stoops connected to sidewalks in our Folk building
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Big thanks to @albertaviews.bsky.social and @cowenwriter.bsky.social for sharing a few words about What is Broken. 🙏
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
At Planet Earth Poetry this Friday! Russell’s Books, Fort St.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Wonderful selection / review of 21st Century Canadian poetry books worthy of repeated reading, by Catherine Owen. www.wolsakandwynn.ca/blog/three-n...
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Three Now; Three Then: The Valuable Impact of Canadian Poetry Books in the 21st Century — Wolsak & Wynn Publishers Ltd.
by Catherine Owen First, two disconcerting notes. 2026 marks the first year that NO Canadian poetry books were even longlisted for the Griffin Prize. A few years prior, in 2024, an assemblag...
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Signed copies of NO CONTACT: Writers on Estrangement in stock @munrobooks ! Seattle Times: 'a Most Anticipated Book of 2026.' Chicago Review of Books: a Must-Read. I’m honoured to have work alongside Cheryl Strayed, Nick Flynn, Michelle Dowd, Stephanie Foo & so many more. @jennybartoy.bsky.social
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
News on two new spring anthologies. Sublime: poems for vanishing ice No Contact: writers on estrangement www.lornedaniel.ca/news
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News | Lorne Daniel
Here’s what’s happening in my literary world. New collection of poetry coming in 2025.
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Catherine Owen @cowenwriter.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
freefallmagazine.ca/contest/ two or so weeks before this contest deadline closes! send me your most amazing poems :)
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Contest | FreeFall Magazine
Current FreeFall Magazine contest info including prizes, current judge, dates for submission and submission form and other information
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Prairie Fire Magazine @prairiefiremag.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
It's party time! Our spring issue "Manitoba Kitchen Party" is here! Copies available at prairiefire.ca/current-issue/ and (shortly) in stores and mailboxes across the country!
Covers of Prairie Fire's spring issue Manitoba Kitchen Party.
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Lior Steinberg @steinberg.nu · 10/04/2026
Every extra centimeter of hood height is another blind spot. This isn’t an accident. It’s a design choice. Stop manufacturing, selling, and buying these machines. Image by @cleancitiescampaign.org & @transportenvironment.org
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Such wise commentary about the crises of addictions, homelessness and mental health on our streets. It's not a 'sweepable' problem, it's systemic. This is so insightful > www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...
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Comment: Courage, creativity needed to clean up streets
Providing fewer shelter beds than needed will never produce magical change.
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CMU Press @cmupress-ca.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Check out the piece on Patrick Friesen in today's @winnipegfreepress.com! Gratitude to @nathandueck.bsky.social for editing Patrick's collection of poetry SIGHTINGS. Launch in Winnipeg Saturday at 7 pm at @mcnallyrobinson.com, hosted by the estimable @sarahens.bsky.social. Everyone welcome, #booksky
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Looking for an editor? Catherine is insightful and has a quick turnaround. Highly recommended.
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Catherine Owen @cowenwriter.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
brilliantwomeninc.blogspot.com My newish reviews site is all for Canadian women poets who have published more than one book ("firstbookers" often get more than enough attention in this country!). Ask at catherineowenwriter@gmail.com if I want you or your publisher to send me a copy :)
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Brilliant Women Inc
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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.eurosky.social · 06/04/2026
"20 yrs ago the world took a year to add 1 gigawatt of solar. Now it takes just half a day. Solar costs have fallen by around 90% over past decade, & as costs fall, installations accelerate. Nowhere is this clearer than in China 🇨🇳. It now accounts for well over half of global solar installations"
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Book reviews are becoming too rare. I mean real reviews, by real reader/writer/critics, not smarmy 'Chat' generated promo stuff. Writers & readers depend on real reviews, so thanks to @albertaviews.bsky.social & @cowenwriter.bsky.social for this review >> albertaviews.ca/what-is-brok...
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Theresa Kishkan @fishgottaswim.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Yesterday, the most generous and intelligent consideration of my forthcoming book, The Art of Looking Back, and new books by Kerry Clare and Peter Darbyshire. In this difficult world, kindness and attention means everything. transactionswithbeauty.com/home/threebo...
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Three Books — Transactions with Beauty
I cannot tell you how taken I am by Theresa Kishkan ’s The Art of Looking Back . I have read an advanced galley, but you can pre-order online or at your favourite indie. Honest, vulnerable, in...
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Books and coffee and what you learn from failed book projects. My Coffee Date with Selena Mercuri. open.substack.com/pub/coffeeda...
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A Coffee Date with Lorne Daniel
Author of WHAT IS BROKEN BINDS US
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Not a great environmental message: the two tour buses idling in the Blanchard St bike lane outside Royal Theatre today. #yyjbike
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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The great thing about solar energy is that nobody starts wars to control it. #EnergyRevolution
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Joanna Streetly @joannastreetly.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Such exciting news. Thrilled for @lornedaniel.bsky.social !!
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Nick Hopkinson @copddoc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Bold policies can improve the air that we breathe. www.theguardian.com/environment/... #LungSky @btsrespiratory.bsky.social
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London, San Francisco and Beijing achieve ‘remarkable reductions’ in air pollution
Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20%
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Well. Purdy Prize Longlist. Amabile, bissett, Bowering, Dandurand, Daniel (?!), Lau, Solie, Sze, Vulpe, Wayman. It's an amazing honour to be here. Huge thanks to judges Sid Marty, A.F. Moritz & Susan Musgrave 🙏 Congratulations to all the nominees & gratitude to all. @ucalgarypress.bsky.social
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
I am pleased to host featured readers Amber Nuyens and Irina Moga at Planet Earth Poetry, this Friday March 20, starting at 7:30 pm (doors at 7, Zoom stream around 8 pm). Open Mic sign up at 7. Join us in person at Russells Books (Fort St, Victoria), live on Zoom, or video (later) on YouTube.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Great new program by @capitalbike.ca - donate a bike. Got an extra bike in the household? “Bike It Forward”
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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
With skyrocketing fossil fuel costs, and an almost certain return to inflation, this is a good opportunity for senior governments in Canada to subsidize the transition to electrification — batteries, solar, heat pumps, EVs. Decarbonization brings peace, prosperity, and security.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Author copies! No Contact: Writers on Estrangement, from Catapult (NY). 32 writers on "the complex grief, healing and authenticity found in rupture from family." I'm honoured to have work here alongside so many writers I admire. Deep thanks to editor Jenny Bartoy for this important anthology.
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Todd Litman @toddlitman.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
This article cites my research indicating "peak car" and increasing demand for non-auto travel. Local travellers want better sidewalks, crosswalks and bikeway. See my "Active Transportation Investment Talking Points" (www.vtpi.org/CRD_AT_TP.pdf ) www.timescolonist.com/local-news/w...
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Work to begin on Oak Bay cycling routes; Esquimalt adding more bike lanes
The new bikeways in Oak Bay will have a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour and traffic-calming measures such as speed humps and crossing controls.
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Steve Edwards @the-big-quiet.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Remember the things they can’t take away
A tree with pink sky in its branches
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Sarah Boon @snowhydro.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Don't forget - Wednesday this week at 12 noon Pacific time, I'll be talking about my book for the Women Geoscientists in Canada! Everyone is welcome. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WGC February Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WGC February Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I keep misreading Year of the Fire Horse as Year of the Fire Hose. Just seems like it’s a Fire Hose kinda year already… 🚒
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Sarah Boon @snowhydro.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Read my interview with @melissasevigny.bsky.social in @terrainorg.bsky.social - Melissa is such a great interviewer, she brought out things I hadn't even thought about. www.terrain.org/2026/intervi...
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Open Up the Silence: An Interview with Sarah Boon - Terrain.org
Melissa S. Sevigny interviews Sarah Boon, author of Meltdown: The Making and Breaking of a Field Scientist (University of Alberta Press, 2025).
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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
What do these cities have in common with Victoria? Saanich, Esquimalt, Edmonton, Winnipeg, ❤️Minneapolis❤️, Chicago, Austin, Tampa, Boston, Nashville, Ann Arbor, and many more. Moving forward with protected bike-and-roll infrastructure. #urbanism #safety #yyj davethompsonvictoria.ca/victoria-has...
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Dave Thompson Victoria
I’ve been meeting with workers and business owners, youth and seniors, visitors and residents, front-line service providers and community organizations to discuss Victoria’s future, and what City Coun...
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Lots of respect for @deanmurdock.bsky.social as he announces he won't run for re-election as Mayor of Saanich. These are such demanding jobs at the best of times, and especially so when family needs extra energy. Best wishes to you and your family, Dean.
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Thanks to @davethompsonvic.bsky.social for helping address some dangerous trends in vehicle design, including blinding headlights and monstrous truck hoods with no visibility of pedestrians. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Victoria city council joins calls for Transport Canada to address headlight brightness | CBC News
Concerns about excessive headlight brightness have bubbled up in B.C. in recent weeks, with Victoria and Vancouver city councils passing similar motions calling on Transport Canada to review national ...
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Lorne Daniel @lornedaniel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Bikes. Sailboats. Sea. Mountains across the channel. Quite pleasant today at Cattle Point.
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