nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 5hThis year I sprouted sweet potato vines instead of buying decorative, non-edible vines for my planters. Here's my haul of fingerlings from one container. Grow food in your front garden! #FoodSovereignty 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 5hPaige Petrovsky knows everyone has a story to tell. Through her biography writing service, Paige conducts interviews to get to know her clients better. She then weaves the stories and memories into a beautifully bound hard copy biography. #PreserveYourWords doreenn.substack.com/p/paige-petr...doreenn.substack.comPaige Petrovsky loves to Preserve Your WordsOctober is Women’s History Month! I'm celebrating by interviewing Paige Petrovsky, founder and owner of, Preserve Your Words. We discuss her love of reading, writing and working for gritLit too! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 17hHelp us support the cause. share.nwmd.social/s/Z5DSVTW6share.nwmd.socialDefend Canadians' Rights to Criticize Zionism and Foreign Governments 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Tomorrow on Small Change: October is Women’s History Month! I'm celebrating by interviewing Paige Petrovsky, founder and owner of, Preserve Your Words. We discuss her love of reading, writing and working for gritLit too! Check out our conversation: doreenn.substack.com 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 30/09/2026"Buyers Remorse" hiding the campaign sign you ordered behind a big ass sign so no one can see it. Avoid BR, hear my interview with Frank Domenic, Ward 6, Burlington: doreenn.substack.com/p/frank-dome... 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The Ford govt redirected $155 million in public funds to private MRI, CT scan and endoscopy clinics. $125 million was redirected to private orthopedic clinics. Bait and Switch tracked impacts of millions going to private, mostly for-profit, clinics. #OHC doreenn.substack.com/p/new-ohc-re...doreenn.substack.comBait and Switch report proves Ford’s hospital privatization scheme is a failureBate and Switch tracks how the Ford govt’s privatization scheme created new inequalities, delays, higher costs and wasted local public hospitals’ resources. The Ford govt must finally answer for this. 001
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Rabble.ca just published a brilliant piece on Frank Domenic who's running in Burlington's Ward 6. Domenic is on top of the issues facing the ward, the city & its residents. He has practical solutions & respects every voice in the community. rabble.ca/general/fran... 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This may be the last squash of the season! Total: 4 butternut & 1 acorn squash. There are more emerging squash, but they probably won't have time to grow before the cold comes. Not bad for the first year. Exercise your food sovereignty & grow food in your front yard! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Frank Domenic brings critical thinking and positive change to the table. Vote in advance Oct. 17 bt 11 am & 5 pm & Oct. 20 bt 10 am & 8 pm: Skyway Community Centre; Burlington Seniors' Centre or Tansley Woods Community Centre. Vote for policy change that matters. doreenn.substack.com/p/frank-dome...doreenn.substack.comFrank Domenic Burlington Ward 6 Councillor candidate brings critical thinking to the tableFrank Domenic is a high school teacher and political advocate who has fought for improved living conditions locally and nationally. Frank wants to bring that passion to Burlington's City Hall. 000
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 28/09/2026“Going to places that can‘t be reached that way is a habit you must give up. Talking about matters that can’t be decided by talking is a habit you must give up. Thinking about problems that can’t be solved by thinking is a habit you must give up.” Bertolt Brecht, Me-Ti: Book of Interventions 012
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Bate and Switch tracks how the Ford govt’s privatization scheme created new inequalities, delays, higher costs and wasted local public hospitals’ resources. The Ford govt must finally answer for this. #OHC @LondonHealthCoalition doreenn.substack.com/p/new-ohc-re...doreenn.substack.comBait and Switch report proves Ford’s hospital privatization scheme is a failureBate and Switch tracks how the Ford govt’s privatization scheme created new inequalities, delays, higher costs and wasted local public hospitals’ resources. The Ford govt must finally answer for this. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Tomorrow on Small Change: Bait and switch: How the Ford govt’s private clinics are lengthening wait times & threatening Public Medicare, tracks Ford’s privatization scheme's new inequalities, delays, higher costs & wasted public hospital resources. doreenn.substack.comdoreenn.substack.comSmall Change | Doreen Nicoll | SubstackWelcome to my site where the topics and issues not covered by mainstream media find a home. If you find yourself asking, "How did she know that?" then you're in the right place, because a little Nicol... 000
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Pensions, policy drift and old-age poverty in Western Europe and North America journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... 011
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 25/09/2026This bill gives Ottawa a free pass to crush our rights and kill our ability to fight for fair wages. Carney's claim that this is about Trump is pure BS. It is just a massive handout for his corporate buddies at our expense. social.cupe.ca/s/rTlVCD8zsocial.cupe.caSEND AN EMAIL NOW 000
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 25/09/2026canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...canadiandimension.comEscaping the Canadian polycrisisThe polycrisis of growing income and wealth inequality, deteriorating employment security and working conditions, and increasing food and housing insecurity is threatening wellbeing and fuelling the r... 022
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Make a cup of tea and then sit down with Depression Cooking by Sonali Menezes. Her Holy Trinity of Depression Cooking: Toast as the Father, Cheesus Christ (Mac and Cheese) as the Son, and the Holy Ghost (Ramen) means meals are easy to prepare, eat and clean up. doreenn.substack.com/p/depression...doreenn.substack.comDepression Cooking is a great read with the added benefit of amazing recipesSonali Menezes created Depression Cooking combining personal memoir, recipes and illustrations as a guide for those moments when making a meal, and loving yourself, seems impossible. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Join me in calling on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to protect our retirement savings with a credible climate plan, responsible investments, and respect for Indigenous rights. Add your name: win.newmode.net/shiftaction/... #cdnpoli #pensions #Climate #Investingwin.newmode.netNew/Mode | Make your voice impossible to ignore 010
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Opinion | Mark Carney said Canada isn’t for sale. Is that still true? www.thespec.com/gift-redeem?...thespec.comGift-redeem 011
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I’m thrilled to be introducing Small Change listeners to Sonali Menezes and her practical cookbook that every woman should read and all men should be given by their mothers, girlfriends and wives so they can no longer weaponize their incompetence in the kitchen. doreenn.substack.com/p/depression...doreenn.substack.comDepression Cooking is a great read with the added benefit of amazing recipesSonali Menezes created Depression Cooking combining personal memoir, recipes and illustrations as a guide for those moments when making a meal, and loving yourself, seems impossible. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Last night was the official launch of Sonali Menezes' brilliant book, Depression Cooking! Combining personal memoir, recipes and illustrations for those moments when making a meal, and loving yourself, seems impossible. Hear our conversation tomorrow on Small Change: doreenn.substack.com 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🚨The Canadian government wants to make it easier for companies to keep wages low and harder for workers to push back, by weakening the right to strike and collectively bargain. Not on our watch. Send a message to the government now. share.canadianlabour.ca/s/REbYLbiashare.canadianlabour.caDon’t rig the rules against workers! 011
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This grasshopper sitting on a butternut squash leaf in my front garden is a rare find in my neighbourhood filled with lawns of non-native grasses that require far too much manicuring creating too many greenhouse gases. Grow food in your front yard and then sit back and enjoy the visitors. 000
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nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Water is for life, not profit! Comment on White Wolf Property Management's 2 permits to take water applications on the Environmental Registry of Ontario website until 11:59 pm on Oct 19 and sign Water Watchers petition No New Bottling Permits! doreenn.substack.com/p/water-is-l...doreenn.substack.comWater is Life! End Water Profiteering!Water Watchers is asking Ontarians to make their voices heard during the provincial review to demand No New Bottling Permits! Comments are being accepted until September 27 at 11:59 pm. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 21/09/2026You know it's getting cooler when you find bees sleeping on your Canada goldenrod. FYI, you're allergic to rag weed, not Canada goldenrod an important fall plant for pollinators. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Water Watchers is asking Ontarians to make their voices heard during the provincial review to demand No New Bottling Permits! Comments are being accepted until September 27 at 11:59 pm. doreenn.substack.com/p/water-is-l... 010
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 21/09/2026@atrupar.com Worse in the USA. canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...canadiandimension.comEscaping the Canadian polycrisisThe polycrisis of growing income and wealth inequality, deteriorating employment security and working conditions, and increasing food and housing insecurity is threatening wellbeing and fuelling the r... 011
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Found this beautiful acorn squash/pepper squash hiding in the front garden under a variety of huge squash leaves! Growing food in your front yard increases your food security . . . and it's easy. Just plant it! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Tomorrow on Small Change: Why Water Watchers is asking the public to tell the Ford govt not to renew 2 water taking permits for Ice River. In a time of escalating climate disruption & growing water insecurity, ON needs to keep water in the public commons. doreenn.substack.com 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Sign the petition! c.org/RdSFvkjW82c.orgSign the PetitionRemove Pink as a UNICEF Ambassador 001
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Ed Sheeran: Cancel your US tour! action.eko.org/a/ed-sheeran...action.eko.orgEd Sheeran: cancel your genocide-friendly tourMacklemore stood on stage with pop superstar Ed Sheeran and said two words: "Free Palestine."Days later, Ed Sheeran dropped him from his remaining US shows.Ed Sheeran chose warmongering billionaires o 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Frank Domenic Burlington Ward 6 Councillor candidate brings critical thinking to the table. He was just endorsed by the Oakville District Labour Council -- yes, Oakville!!! Hear our conversation about issues near and dear to Ward 6 and Burlington residents. doreenn.substack.com/p/frank-dome...doreenn.substack.comFrank Domenic Burlington Ward 6 Councillor candidate brings critical thinking to the tableFrank Domenic is a high school teacher and political advocate who has fought for improved living conditions locally and nationally. Frank wants to bring that passion to Burlington's City Hall. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Macklemore's support for Palestine is real & not new. Hear his interview on Democracy Now! March 28/25. This is why Ed Sheeran is cancelled in my home and I am playing Macklemore's Hind's Hall: www.democracynow.org/2025/3/28/ma... Bravo Macklemore! In Solidarity!democracynow.orgHip-Hop Star Macklemore on New Film “The Encampments” & Why He Speaks Out Against Israel’s War on GazaWe’re joined by the four-time Grammy-winning musician Macklemore, a vocal proponent of Palestinian rights and critic of U.S. foreign policy. He serves as executive producer for the new documentary The... 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Frank Domenic, Burlington Ward 6 Councillor candidate, brings critical thinking to the table. The high school teacher & political advocate who has fought for improved living conditions locally & nationally is on Small Change tomorrow: doreenn.substack.com Then, order your lawn sign and vote Frank. 000
Reposted by @nicollneedschange.bsky.socialDennis Raphael @dennisraphael.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Escaping the Canadian polycrisis Deepening social and economic crises demand a democratic socialist response Dennis Raphael and Toba Bryant Canadian Dimension canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...canadiandimension.comEscaping the Canadian polycrisisThe polycrisis of growing income and wealth inequality, deteriorating employment security and working conditions, and increasing food and housing insecurity is threatening wellbeing and fuelling the r... 044
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 15/09/2026OLT decision lacks scientific basis, ignores health risks. Even if you don’t live in Burlington this decision will have ripple effects as more quarry expansions are decided by the OLT impacting groundwater, air quality, at risk species & health of all Ontarians. doreenn.substack.com/p/olt-decisi...doreenn.substack.comOLT decision lacks scientific basis, ignores health risksEvidence at the Mount Nemo quarry expansion OLT hearing, including the Auditor General’s report, strongly pointed to the fact you cannot trust Nelson Aggregate or a number of their experts. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 14/09/2026OLT decision lacks scientific basis, ignores health risks. Evidence at the Mount Nemo quarry expansion OLT hearing, including the Auditor General’s report, strongly pointed to the fact you cannot trust Nelson Aggregate or a number of their experts. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 14/09/2026OLT decision lacks scientific basis, ignores health risks. Evidence at the Mount Nemo quarry expansion OLT hearing, including the Auditor General’s report, strongly pointed to the fact you cannot trust Nelson Aggregate or a number of their experts. doreenn.substack.com/p/olt-decisi...doreenn.substack.comOLT decision lacks scientific basis, ignores health risksEvidence at the Mount Nemo quarry expansion OLT hearing, including the Auditor General’s report, strongly pointed to the fact you cannot trust Nelson Aggregate or a number of their experts. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Keeping the pollinators hydrated so I get can harvest lots of vegetables from the front garden! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Burlington residents hoped the OLT would end over 20 years of defending Mount Nemo, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, from unnecessary gravel mining. Instead, the OLT approved expansion. Find out next steps for the City, PERL and CORE tomorrow on Small Change. doreenn.substack.com 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Just harvested my first zucchini of the season! There are so many more that are just teeny weeny! Grow food in your front yard! #FoodSovereignty 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Send an email to save Mt Nemo from expanded quarrying. It doesn’t have to be long, but include your name, where you live and why it is important that the City of Burlington support an appeal of the OLT decision. Email clerks@burlington.ca by 12pm noon today! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 10/09/2026SuperCrawl starts tomorrow through Sun in Hamilton! Noelle Allen, literary programmer for Supercrawl, explains the importance of including writers and readers of all ages in arts and culture festivals and what literary events are happening onsite. 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 09/09/2026SuperCrawl takes over Hamilton Sept 11, 12 &13! Noelle Allen, literary programmer for Supercrawl, talks about the literary events happening in front of Wolsak & Wynn publishing at 280 James Street North. Tomorrow on Small Change: doreenn.substack.com 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Happy Labour Day! Candians have been celebrating this statutory holiday dedicated to workers and unions on the first Monday in September since 1894. Think of grocery store cashiers as the canaries in the coal mine. We need grocery stores in the public commons. doreenn.substack.com/p/we-dont-ne...doreenn.substack.comWe don't need white saviors. We need Justice4WorkersCustomers using self-checkouts are scabbing and union busting. Think of it as crossing a virtual picket line with workers on one side and corporate fascists on the other. Which side are you on? 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Who knew my privacy wall would become a natural trellis that keeps out the ugly and encourages the beautiful to thrive?! Grow plants that are beautiful and feed you -- even though morning glories don't. Think scarlet runner beans with their amazing orange blossoms!!! 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Tomorrow on Small Change: We don't need white saviors. We need Justice4Workers Using self-checkouts is scabbing & union busting. You're crossing a virtual picket line with workers on one side & corporate fascists on the other. Which side are you on? doreenn.substack.comdoreenn.substack.comSmall Change | Doreen Nicoll | SubstackWelcome to my site where the topics and issues not covered by mainstream media find a home. If you find yourself asking, "How did she know that?" then you're in the right place, because a little Nicol... 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Today's harvest from my front garden! This green pepper is showing faint signs of the gorgeous yellow pepper it's morphing into. Plant food in your front yard! #FoodSovereignty 000
nicollneedschange.bsky.social @nicollneedschange.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Only two more performances Nokomis! Be sure to see this impactful excerpt followed by a sharing circle set amongst the beautiful trees of Carter Park. Thanks Red Beti Theatre and Danielle Boissoneau for this production! Bring a friend and a chair. #RedBeti 000
