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Marie-Claude Verdier

@mariecverdier.bsky.social
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Autrice, traductrice, scénariste De la science fiction mais pas que

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Emily M. Bender @emilymbender.bsky.social · 18h
Have you seen @ghostdoc2026.bsky.social yet? If not, you are in for a treat --- a thoughtful, wry deep dive into the history, present, and ideology of "AI". Streaming for free on PBS's YouTube channel in the US & Korea, rentable on Kinema elsewhere. notaidoc.com
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Ghost in the Machine
Not AI | Ghost in the Machine - A Documentary by Valerie Veatch | Premiering at Sundance 2026
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Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 21h
J’endosse Québec solidaire. Voici pourquoi. I’m endorsing Québec solidaire. Here’s why.
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 01/10/2026
Everyday Canadians keep rolling their eyes at the NDP but after they pushed Justin Trudeau into dentalcare, my dentist gave me a free cleaning and excitedly said she could get me a discount on a crown. But then in came Carney, her claims have been repeatedly rejected and it hurts when I chew 🫤
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Ben Bubble 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🐸🚴🏻‍♂️ @benbubble.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Un pipeline d'intérêt national??? Êtes-vous calissement tombé sur la tête @mark-carney.bsky.social ??? Nous n'avons pas voté pour cela. Personne. ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/228...
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Le pipeline vers la côte Ouest désigné d’intérêt national
Le gouvernement fédéral désigne le projet albertain de pipeline vers la côte Ouest comme d’intérêt national pour accélérer son autorisation
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Courrier Laval @courrierlaval.com · 30/09/2026
Détournement de 100 M$ allongés par le fédéral: le projet de parc-nature entre Laval et la Rive-Nord écope
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Détournement de 100 M$ allongés par le fédéral: le projet de parc-nature entre Laval et la Rive-Nord écope
«C’était un projet incroyable: créer un immense parc-nature entre Laval et la Rive-Nord», rappelait ce matin sur ses réseaux sociaux le maire Stéphane Boyer, qui réagissait à l’enquête de La Presse se...
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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If attendance at a major women's conference was down 80% due to a boycott fighting against trans *inclusion*, it would be all over the Times, Telegraph, Mail etc. This last weekend, attendance at a major women's conference was down 80% due to a boycott fighting against trans *exclusion*. Crickets.
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Patricia Tessier @patriciatessier.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On nous tuera lentement... "The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed to CBC News it conducted several inspections on Driscoll’s berries between 2022-24 and found chemical levels above the legal limit in Canada." ...mais n'a rien fait! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tri...
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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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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Workers are losing their right to strike and Canada is being sold for parts so naturally Canada’s columnist class is focused on what really matters: Why the only prominent progressive voice in politics right now is Evil for criticizing a literal genocide
Robyn Urback, sharing her Globe op-ed, writes: “Avi Lewis' foolish statement should be disqualifying for the leader of a major political party.
However, because he is leader of the NDP, and because his target was Jews, it very well could boost his internal support by five points.”Gary Mason, another prominent Globe and Mail columnist, shares Robyn’s post and writes: “This is the best and most important piece I have read today. My colleague nails it. I hope Avi Lewis reads it and responds appropriately.”Stephen Maher, sharing Robyn’s op-Ed (which is titled ‘Opinion: Avi Lewis's foolish statement on 'Jewish people' should be disqualifying’) writes: “I think Lewis is in many ways impressive, and Carney is creating conditions for an NDP revival, but I must agree with this.”
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Équiterre @equiterre.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🇨🇦 C-39 instrumentalise la guerre commerciale et menace davantage l’environnement que tout ce qui a été proposé par l’ancien gouvernement conservateur de Stephen Harper : « C’est clair que ça va apporter des contestations » -Marc-André Viau, directeur des relations gouvernementales chez Équiterre
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Un projet de loi dédié au «Canada fort» bien mal nommé, selon les syndicats et écologistes
Le texte mammouth de C-39, censé accélérer les projets, pourrait plutôt engendrer des manifestations et des grèves.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The audacity to scoff at this question when a journalist on the hill just affirmed they were given access to this MORE THAN 200 PAGE bill less than 30 MINUTES before this press conference. How the fuck do you ask informed questions under those conditions? Spoiler: you can't.
Emilie Bergeron writes in french: "Les journalistes sur la colline, dont moi, ont reçu un projet de loi de plus de 200 pages moins de 30 min avant que les ministres répondent à des questions à ce sujet et en plein milieu d'un breffage avec des hauts fonctionnaires. un projet de loi dont l'intérêt public est majeur"
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Angella MacEwen @angella.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Today’s legislation was very carefully worded so that virtually any labour dispute could qualify if employers asked for it to - and instead of guardrails, gives the Minister broad powers to intervene. www.thestar.com/business/uni...
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Unions hammer Carney government’s revamp of labour rules: ‘This bill neuters the right to strike’
Unions and labour organizations across the country blasted the federal government’s new legislation overhauling labour law Monday, saying it will make strikes in federally regulated sectors all but im...
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Le Monde @lemonde.fr · 15/09/2026
Catherine Ringer, célèbre voix des Rita Mitsouko, est morte
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Catherine Ringer, célèbre voix des Rita Mitsouko, est morte
La chanteuse de 68 ans s’était fait connaître grâce au succès du groupe Les Rita Mitsouko, formé avec Fred Chichin, et les tubes « Marcia Baïla » ou « Andy ».
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 10/09/2026
This photo by David Bird shows the huge line of trans + people and allies outside parliament yesterday.
A huge line of people waiting to enter the Palace of Westminster for the 2026 trans lobby of parliament.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 09/09/2026
The golfers who bolted to LIV Golf for its seemingly bottomless coffers have a new role. They are now LIV’s biggest creditors.
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LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy—and Owes Top Golfers Millions
The league lost its Saudi backers earlier this year and star players now stand as LIV’s biggest creditors.
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Dale Smith @journodale.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This is what Carney's new Digital Transformation Canada should be doing, not trying to find new ways to implement digital asbestos.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
this is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie
Donald Trump posts an image on his Truth Social account. It shows a new uniform for US Space Force members, comprising of an all-black outfit with knee-high black leather boots, black cap, and minimalist looking suit.
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 05/09/2026
These are the exact same guys who encourage violence against trans women because they’re “protecting women and girls” 😡
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
These letters remind us that trans allyship isn't abstract, it's personal. It's choosing to stand with trans+ people through difficult times and making sure they know they're loved, respected and welcome. 💗 #WithTheT Add your voice ✍️ notinourname.org.uk
I'm so proud of you.

I can hardly imagine the journey you've taken to discover who you are and tell the people you love.
But I suppose it's been a difficult path, and you've came so far.

Please never forget that you are worthy and that you deserve to be loved. You are beautiful in so many ways. 

Sincerely, TinaYou are loved by meJust to say - my family and I love you, we see you, we accept you and we stand with you.

 Stay strong and know that you have allies who truly care x x x I have so much respect for you and really appreciate the difficulties that many are experiencing because of ignorance and an unwillingness to learn about the realities for trans people. 

Sending you my support and every hope that things change for the better.
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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Did he then take it with him, download it to his system, and then have it shredded
British Museum held private viewing of Bayeux Tapestry
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Sophie Molly @sophiemolly.co.uk · 01/09/2026
Under a UK Labour Gov we have: The forced cancellation of all Adult trans + surgeries in Wales The ongoing enforcement of a puberty blocker ban for all trans U18s. A don't say trans style ban on teachers/support staff discussing trans + issues with pupils in English schools.
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 31/08/2026
The Lake Ontario foolishness has unleashed a wave of AI slop art beloved by Canadian Liberals which, considering it’s a body of water, is very ironic. And depressing. Generative AI is Donald Trump’s favourite toy. Why should it also be yours?
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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
this is really beautiful
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 30/08/2026
Google has now renamed Lake Ontario for US users. They don’t even show the real name in brackets. I used a VPN to compare: Apple hasn’t renamed it (at least not yet), nor has Dutch service Here WeGo or OpenStreetMap. Yet another reason to ditch Google, and US tech more broadly.
Google Maps showing Lake AmericaApple Maps showing Lake OntarioHere WeGo showing Lake OntarioOpen Street Map showing Lake Ontario
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Feena van @feenavan2099.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Its been compared to the great migration.
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Over 400,000 transgender people have fled their home states for safer ones since the 2024 election
This marks one of the largest domestic relocations in modern U.S. history.
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Hyper Games | Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth OUT NOW @hypergames.no · 28/08/2026
Keen on an adventure with fun and quirky characters, saving nature in Moominvalley, and maybe there is a chase scene? (but look how calm is it!) Nintendo America are having a sale until September 9th on the Nintendo Switch eShop and Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is 40% off 💚
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 27/08/2026
When you’re jealous of all the Dolly Parton love AND you’ve got an upcoming TV show to promote 😐
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200k copies of first Harry Potter book donated to schools worldwide
More than 200,000 print editions and audiobooks of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will be donated to schools, libraries and hospitals across the UK, US and other territories worldwide.
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Pete Miles @petermiles.eurosky.social · 26/08/2026
I've also taken a few of these steps, including Proton (mail, calendar, cloud storage, password management), Qobuz (music) and the Libre office suite.
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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Buckingham Palace band playing 9 to 5 for Dolly Parton
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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com
NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

 

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000). 

 

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

 

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.         

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.
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Mél Hogan / The Data Fix @melhogan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Anthropic job posting suggests it’s eyeing Alberta for data centre buildout betakit.com/anthropic-jo...
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Anthropic job posting suggests it’s eyeing Alberta for data centre buildout | BetaKit
AI giant hiring community engagement manager and national compute lead to bring “gigawatts of compute” to Canada.
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Saganism @sagan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
“Before you become too entranced with gorgeous gadgets, remember that the goal is not to have more information, but to have more understanding.” — Arthur C. Clarke
A black and white portrait of Arthur C. Clarke wearing glasses and a suit, standing in front of a futuristic set with large white mechanical arms and curved structures.
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Québec Science @quebecscience.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#Chronique Nouvel équilibre: La surprise de la peste noire. Dans une Europe du Moyen Âge dépeuplée par la maladie, la biodiversité s’est transformée, mais pas comme on aurait tendance à l’imaginer… www.quebecscience.qc.ca/nouvel-equi…
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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 21/08/2026
Amnesty International caving to the pressure of The Worst People really does feel like one of those watershed moments that should cause a lot of people to sit back and really ask what the fuck we're doing, here
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Marilou @mariloupage.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Et notre gouvernement reste silencieux. C’est honteux . ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/227...
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Washington sanctionne la présidente de la CPI
Les États-Unis soutiennent que la Cour pénale internationale est une « juridiction supranationale corrompue et gravement politisée ».
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Lisa Catara (official)💎 @lisa-catara.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
If ever a case were made to get all of your stuff and things out of the cloud and amass physical copies of everything, here is a prime example of why: PBS Could Lose 70 Years of Historic Archive Footage Over Cloud Dispute | PCMag share.google/mVR4o9Uk84T9...
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PBS Could Lose 70 Years of Historic Archive Footage Over Cloud Dispute
The lost footage, said to amount to roughly 50 terabytes of data, reportedly included historical items shot over roughly 70 years of the station's programming.
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Emanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We put a tracking device in a shipment of rare books acquired by an anonymous buyer. It ended up at an Amazon facility where the company scans books for training data and destroys them in the process: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...
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We Tracked a Shipment of Rare Books. It Ended at an Amazon AI Training Facility
We placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books.
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Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 17/08/2026
This is why we still need to protest. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Statistics Canada numbers show Canadians becoming less accepting of gender diversity | CBC News
Experts say confusion, fear and politicians using gender diverse people as scapegoats could be behind the shifting attitudes.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
In celebration of ALA’s 150th anniversary, the iconic David Bowie READ poster, first released in 1987, is back in print. An avid reader and library fan, Bowie was one of the first celebrities to pose for the READ campaign. Limited run. Get yours while supplies last: bit.ly/4qgL3dK 📚💙
A young David Bowie wearing a black and white varsity jacket and jeans, is holding "The Idiot" by Dostoevsky while mid-leap. The word "READ" is prominently displayed at the top. Text reads "David Bowie for America's Libraries.
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Chantal Poulin 🌎❤️✊️ @chantalpoulin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Je suis à la marche pour la libération trans et la police nous empêche complètement d'avancer. Après nous avoir empêché de nous rendre dans le village, ils nous empêchent maintenant d'avancer peu importe la direction. Ils espèrent probablement que les gens se fâchent pour nous réprimer.
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Marie-Claude Verdier @mariecverdier.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Acheter des livres anciens pour l’entraîner l’IA, mais on refuse d’acheter des livres pour les écoles et de maintenir les budgets d’acquisition des bibliothèques….
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Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Development comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’
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Celeste Trianon @celeste.lgbt · 01/08/2026
Your local café probably has better coffee anyway.
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 31/07/2026
NOT FIT 🎯
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Johanne Boucher @johanneboucher.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Il eat aussi en faveur de faire un DOGE-CAN avec la fonction publique fédérale et a l’oreille de Mark Carney.
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 29/07/2026
another shameful reversal by mark carney that shows how much power the US tech companies have over our government. there’s no sovereignty when foreign companies wield this much influence over our domestic policy.
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Primordia Terry Watkinson 2021
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Marie-Claude Verdier @mariecverdier.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
@nigella.bsky.social ´s South Indian curry saves supper once again. South Indian Vegetable Curry | Nigella's Recipes | Nigella Lawson
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By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 22/07/2026
Trump has no coherent reason for this new tariff. Canada has bent over backwards to give Trump everything he wants and more. Despite some high-minded words at Davos about the need for "middle powers" to decouple from the USA, PM Mark Carney has given Trump everything he could ask for. 12/
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scott dagostino @scottdagostino.ca · 19/07/2026
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