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Picard102

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Designer, Podcamp Organizer, Wordpress-smith, living in Toronto.

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 4h
I will only ever think of gang rape when I hear the word name Cornell University from now on and I will say it at every opportunity I have. The Board of Regents must be SO PROUD.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 01/10/2026
"The writer in this article appeared to suggest that under Jewish law, [Avi] Lewis would be considered either a 'mosar' or a 'rodef' - both terms to describe traitors. The killer of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin used the same language to justify Rabin's assassination..."
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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 01/10/2026
Thank you government for helping oil get a home before the rest of us.
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Bill Mudron @mudron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Norway produces more oil than Venezuela. And yet, between January and August 2026, electric vehicles made up 97.8 percent of all new cars sold in that country. Moving to EVs is often based on intelligence, not need. Which is why it lags in the notoriously short-sighted and stupid United States.
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Why is Jeff at the VMA’s #survivor
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What is going on with Madonna on the MVA's? Is she drunk, on drugs?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
theintercept.com
DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is so fucking gross Full article here: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
CBC headline reads: Liberal MP says he was demoted for supporting NDP bill targeting arms export controls

P.E.I. MP says he was warned that move would mean losing parliamentary secretary role

Kate McKenna, Jackie Sharkey
CBC News
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wild 🤔
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Why does the GO train to Kitchener turn into a bus 1/4 of the way there 90% of the time?
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
👀 cupe.ca/news/cupe-wi...
"The national executive board of Canada's largest union, CUPE, has passed a unanimous resolution vowing to defy the Liberal government's Bill C-39 limiting the constitutional right to strike if it is passed unamended through Parliament."
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Looks like US-made textiles and clothing have gotten more expensive since Trump imposed tariffs in April 2025.
A graph from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the price of US-made textile products and apparel since July of 2022. The prices held mostly steady until May of 2025, at which point they've gone up about 7%.
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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 24/09/2026
I'm reminded that the argument of "not leaving twitter because that's where everyone is" is complete nonsense every time I talk to a normal, well-adjusted, offline person. Most people you know are not posting.
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DC Pierson @dcpierson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Morty! Morty. I’m Alan Cumming, Morty. I’ve got a [BELCH] sparkly kilt and everything.”
The Traitors promo image where Alan Cumming is wearing a Statue of Liberty style crown, the spikes of which resemble the hairdo of Rick, the character from Rick and Morty
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#podcasting
Is Podcasting 2.0 dead? It's been 3 years since the last update phase started and the Github discussion has become a ghost town.
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LAFAYETTE @lastudiolafayette.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Adria Alvarado @adriaalvarado.art · 16/09/2026
my key art for #StarTrekOnline: Rediscovered! 🖖🏼 this is one of the most special and meaningful key arts I’ve had the chance to create since joining the franchise: the beloved Leonard Nimoy and the incredible Ethan Peck, our two Spocks, together! I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 15/09/2026
All of Ed Sheeran’s opening acts and his touring band have dropped out of the remaining dates of his ‘Loop’ tour in solidarity with Palestine and Macklemore.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 15/09/2026
I don't recall increasing costs for travellers and making airports even more unpleasant places to spend time in as something Carney campaigned on during the last election
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Candice Lepage @cinn48.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When in Canadian history has privatizing public companies ever resulted in better service or lower costs for users?
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Amanda Wong @amandawtwong.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The timing of this new heritage minute video seems extremely pointed
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Portalrealm @portalrealm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
When Presidents weren't above the law
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Kirsten MacI- 🧸 @kirstensaidwhat.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Never forget that Kamu is the true enemy #bb28
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Shopify's CEO, Tobi Lutke, publicly mused about taking away the right to vote from the poor and pensioners. He's been increasingly involved in efforts to influence Canadian politics. Now I'm exposing how, through its e-commerce services, his company helps unsavoury characters line their pockets.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
If you’ve ever wanted a T-shirt repping a racist Canadian group pushing for mass deportations, your purchase is just a few clicks away — all thanks to Shopify. When I reached out to them, they said "we don’t remove merchants over objections to their worldview.” Wow. My latest for @thetyee.ca:
thetyee.ca
Shopify Powers a Racist Group’s Online Store. It’s Not the First Time | The Tyee
The $250 billion Canadian company has repeatedly found itself in controversy over its support of ‘free speech.’
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Jennifer Lanktree @jalanktree.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The @canpodawards.bsky.social are excited to be part of @tinkmedia.bsky.social ‘s IWPA celebration & I’m honoured to be on the Judges Panel! I can't wait to hear the incredible work that creators around the world have been producing! iwpa.podlifeawards.com/categories/i... See alt text for more
***ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT***

Submissions are open until Aug 14 for the International Women's Podcast Awards 2026.

Hosted by Tink Media , the IWPAs celebrate women's and diverse-gender voices across podcasting and are proudly queer and trans inclusive.

The Canadian Podcast Awards are excited to be included in this celebration and I am honoured to be joining the Judges Panel for the awards this year. I can't wait to hear the incredible work that creators around the world have been producing!



What makes the IWPAs different?

🌍 Open to creators worldwide
🎧 Both independent creators and major studios welcome
📊 Judged on quality and intention, not downloads 
🏆 11 categories including storytelling, comedy, and advertising artistry
💸 $50 (USD) per entry
💜 Scholarship options available

Entries close August 14, 2026!

Submit your work: https://iwpa.podlifeawards.com/categories/iwpa-2026
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I've downloaded and archived over 15gb of images from the various Star Trek auctions this year, and now they are just sitting on a hard drive. Anyone want them to catalog them or make them available to the prop replica community? #startrek
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 06/08/2026
Accurate headline:
readtheorchard.org
There's a federal Green leadership race?
If the candidates can hit their fundraising and new member signup requirements, it will be former MP Mike Morrice vs. long-time party organizer Nira Dookeran.
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Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihate.ca · 04/08/2026
A co-founder of Dominion Society of Canada, a group promoting "remigration," has quit. Greg Wycliffe resigned from its board on July 30 after photos and posts revealed his past work at a Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ radio station and participation in Pride events. www.antihate.ca/dominion_soc...
antihate.ca
Dominion Society of Canada Co-Founder Resigns After Being Outed As Former 2SLGBTQ+ Radio Station Host
Wycliffe was previously a radio host for PROUD FM, a since-shuttered Toronto radio station that catered primarily to a 2SLGBTQ+ audience. Images still visible on his personal Facebook account, which w...
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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
public services shouldn’t have to be profitable
a man takes a stand in a town hall. the freedom of speech painting by norman rockwell
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Chris Pennington @codinginpublic.dev · 05/08/2026
We've waited like 20 years for this? display: none → display: block; youtu.be/3QUOstYE7-Q
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CSS 20 years in the making?
Did you know you can now transition from `display: none` to `displa...
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 31/07/2026
Received this bizarre email out of the blue yesterday from National Post columnist Adam Zivo gloating over my former colleague's layoff notice I'd like to thank Postmedia for looking into it and issuing this statement clarifying Zivo is expected to uphold professional standards for employee conduct
Congratulations Excellent work PressProgress has been put in a pretty dire financial situation because of a major lawsuit, so while this wasn't exactly a total surprise for me, I didn't think it would come to this so soon. 4:10 PM • Jul 27, 2026 Adam Zivo | B.A. M.P.P. Columnist - National Post Founder and Director - LoveisLoveisLove Campaign www.adamzivo.com | www.loveisloveislove.org (+1) 647 703

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Adam Zivo Jul 29 to me v Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social • 7h This is my last working week as the labour reporter at PressProgress. I received notice a little over a week ago that the labour reporter position is being terminated and I'm being laid off. J 26 Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social5:11PM

k Hello Luke Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Postmedia maintains professional standards for employee conduct and expects those standards to be upheld in interactions with colleagues and external parties. Those expectations extend to freelance contributors. As this is an internal matter, we will have no further comment. Regards COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST P. POSTMEDIA

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Squid Vicious @squidpod.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Solidarity with the Westjet workers... wage theft needs to end. endunpaidwork.ca?gad_source=2...
endunpaidwork.ca
WestJet Flight Attendants: Ready to strike to end unpaid work | CUPE 8125 WestJet Component
WestJet flight attendants aren't paid for boarding, safety checks or ground delays — up to 35 unpaid hours a month. See the facts about the possible strike and take action.
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Mark Carney just allowed war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu to fly through Canada despite a warrant for his arrest and the country being a signatory to the Rome Statute. We have aided and embedded one of history's greatest monsters
@CJPME
🚨 For the 3rd time in 7 months, Netanyahu has entered Canadian airspace en route to the United States.

As a signatory to the Rome Statute, Canada is obliged to enforce the ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu. Instead, 
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 is allowing him to circumvent justice and avoid any consequences for his war crimes and crimes against humanity.

According to protocol, foreign state flights must seek permission before entering Canadian airspace, which should be submitted at least 72 hours in advance. 

Why does Carney continue to give safe passage to this war criminal? Canada should deny diplomatic clearance and close the airspace to ICC fugitives.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 28/07/2026
See you in court, creep.
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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 29/07/2026
Putting my elbows up then being forced to stop drop and roll because my elbow brushed up against a forest fire
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Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 28/07/2026
As I wrote for DeSmog not long ago, Lutke’s “Build Canada” effort is tied to both Conservative & Liberal party operatives Typical sentiment amongst #Canada’s technocrats #cdnpoli
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 27/07/2026
How it started, how it’s going, etc: www.nsnews.com/economy-law-...
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The spouse of fired BC Conservative staffer
Lindsay Shepherd is the new director of communications for the BC Conservative
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Director of Communications @BCConservCaucus //Formerly @junonewscom
@PostMillennial + It's pronounced: Jurja | Alumnus: @uwaterloo |Rob Shaw: BC
Conservatives urged to stop using term
'First Nations'
Leaked guidance from Kerry-Lynne Findlay's office encourages some MLAs to use 'Indian' instead
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Oh, and the guy who was their COO until very recently? He and his wife are one of the main funders of one of the largest right-wing outlets in Canada, True North. True North, which his wife runs, has since rebranded as Juno News. pressprogress.ca/shopify-exec...
pressprogress.ca
Shopify Executive’s Right-Wing Media Website Rails Against Immigrants While Defending a Legally Designated Terrorist Group
Right-wing Canadian media website ‘True North’ deletes interview with the founder of the Proud Boys after being contacted by PressProgress
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Jeremy Appel 🍉 @readtheorchard.org · 10/07/2026
NEW from me: I took a deep dive for @ricochetmedia.bsky.social into the American hedge fund-owned Canadian newspaper chain that’s pushing anti-trans, pro-genocide and climate science denial narratives down our throats. ricochet.media/media/dumpst...
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‘Dumpster fire’: Postmedia’s decade of pushing Canada’s politics to the right
Canada’s largest newspaper chain has amplified conservative grievance politics — creating fertile ground for MAGA-style ideas, Alberta separatism, and an increasingly polarized political landscape
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 24/07/2026
Uncontrolled AI is a threat to our jobs, our environment, and our communities. Canadians across the political divide know this, and that’s why they’re fighting back. The public must assert its role in the technologies shaping our lives, and draw hard lines where AI causes nothing but harm.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 23/07/2026
Swiss arms dealer who shouted "I'm a fucking racist and I'm proud of it" and violently assaulted a Palestinian woman outside a weapons manufacturers conference in Ottawa is given an absolute discharge by court after pleading guilty
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Swiss man who assaulted protester in Ottawa gets absolute discharge | CBC News
A Swiss man who pleaded guilty to punching a protester in the face outside an Ottawa defence conference in 2024 was given an absolute discharge Wednesday before exiting the courtroom to angry shouts f...
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Emmett Macfarlane 🇨🇦 @emmettmacfarlane.com · 23/07/2026
MARK CARNEY, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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Carney government cut nearly half the jobs at nerve centre for managing wildfires: union
The Carney government cut about 50 positions from the federal nerve centre responsible for managing forest fires, the union says.
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CanPodAwards @canpodawards.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Such an amazing day at Fierce & Fab Expo with @stassij.bsky.social , Lil on Life, URDONE, and @totallybombed.bsky.social !
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CanPodAwards @canpodawards.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We had a blast at Eh! Game Showcase & the Canadian Game Awards with @doubledoubleradio.bsky.social , @welcometothewastes.bsky.social , & The Creative Imbalance!
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Picard102 @picard102.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Anyone want to explain why this was out of pocket at all?
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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 21/07/2026
When the US struggles to put out wildfires, Canada has always been there to lend a hand. But when Canada struggles with the same, all Trump has for us are threats and insults. Canadians are tired of it.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Got upset and made this so hopefully people will actually listen. What the fuck are we doing here folks?
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