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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦*

@richardkbethell.bsky.social
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Nerd/geek, musician, interested in Ottawa topics, science news, and (out of necessity) world news and culture.

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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 23/09/2026
Two men seriously injured as SUV strikes Vanier building ottawacitizen.com/news/suv-bui...
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🇨🇦LisaFellarinaAntifa📎 @lisaantifafella.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wait, cargo ships run on diesel fuel. So no, low IQ Trump, it would not be more advantageous. Also, Canada produces 15 million metric tons versus Belarus at 7 million.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Glorious Lake Ontario, from Lakeshore Beach in Sandbanks Provincial Park. #lakeontario #pec
Blue skies over a sunny sandy beach, with beach vegetation jutting into the left of the picture. Blue green water crests onto the beach, and the water goes off to the horizon, except for a cape that extends to the middle of the picture at the waterline.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Lake Ontario now and forever more. #lakeontario
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MapQuest @mapquest.com · 27/08/2026
We’re not changing it.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What an idjit. The pronouncements of the White House used to mean something. Now it's just a daily clown show of hubris, corruption and grift. But it's not just Trump. He is backed up by the political, business, media elite of America. As for Canada on the shores of Lake Ontario - we carry on.
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 23/08/2026
Lace up, Canada.
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Adam Hunt 🇨🇦 @gander22h.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
No wind for the next two days in #Ottawa, as a large high pressure area moves in. Not much #cloud either. Data: plan.navcanada.ca/wxrecall/ #Ottawa #weather #meteorology #NavCanada @bibliophile99.bsky.social may be interested
Nav Canada GFA for 1400 hrs today
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Visible Cricket 🇨🇦🇮🇪🛶🥾🎿🥌 @visiblecricket.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Talking with the chaplain “about how you want to live for however much longer you're around,” Tim always wanted to attend a heavy metal show. A few calls later, “people in heavy metal outfits with guitars and stuff are asking where the chaplain is." #Music #Ottawa www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A concert to remember: Metal band rocks out at Ottawa hospital, granting patient's wish | CBC News
Hospitals aren't the usual venue for a high-energy hard rock concert, but that's exactly what took place at Ottawa's Bruyère Health last week, helping one longtime patient live out his dream of attend...
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
An interesting story about a ride-along with the RCMP at the Canadian border, and how enforcement patrols are handled. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Exclusive: Trump says the northern border is weak. What it's really like
Exclusive: How the Canadians view Trump's push for a tough border.
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 22/07/2026
1. Let’s call it what it is: a “ring highway” through farmland. 
Think Highway 7 or 416, not Hunt Club Road.
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It's Jamie @sjamieit.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This crew from 'Patch and Seal' blew a bunch of loose dirt, sand, and broken glass from the parking lot onto the bike lane and sidewalk and then left. They told me "it's the city's problem now." Well, they've been reported to the city, let's see what they think about that.
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bikeview.ca @bikeviewca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Hi @shawnmenard.bsky.social, me again 😃 Why are these construction signs blocking the bike lane? #Dashcam These riders will be chastised for riding on the sidewalk.
Signs warning drivers about construction, are in fact, blocking safe passage for cyclists over this bridge.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 It is raining now but earlier it looked like this.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
L’Outaouais est prêt pour la Fête nationale. Bonne Saint-Jean à tous et à toutes!
Le premier ministre Carney lors des festivités en Outaouais, au Québec.Le premier ministre Carney lors des festivités en Outaouais, au Québec.Le premier ministre Carney lors des festivités en Outaouais, au Québec.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I budgeted an hour to get to Billings Bridge by @octranspo.com (an hour and a half walk from here.) Turns out that’s not enough… Uber it is.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/06/2026
We flew B2 bombers halfway around the world we fought for 40 days we killed their supreme leader and then we handed them $300 billion. That’s not a win that’s what happens when you give a clown a flamethrower. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Don't Give the Clown a Flamethrower
Performance is not the same as governance. Surrender is not strength
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Maybe instead of renaming the “Department of Defense” the “Department of War” Pete should have more accurately called it the “Department of Expensive Humiliation”
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Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The City is looking at improving pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure as it connects to and crosses west-end Hwy 417 overpasses. There's an in-person public consultation June 10th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at Ben Franklin Place. Web site and survey: engage.ottawa.ca/urban-west-e...
Map showing the four upcoming bridge replacement projects
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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‘I would be very pleased’: PM Carney invited to address European Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Armenia to take part in the European Political Community summit, a gathering touching on strategic co-operation in politics, security and infrastructure.
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Malhavic777 @malhavic777.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
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Rawlson King @rawlson.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
It was incredible to attend a fundraiser for Matthew House Ottawa with my Council colleagues this week, where over $70,000 was raised to support shelter and furnishings for refugees and those transitioning to permanent housing!
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Occasionally Spooky Transpo @occtranspo.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
New Report Submitted: Eastbound train held at Cyrville
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Another reason for Canadians to be wary about travelling to the US. They may not have enough tower personnel to keep the runways and airways operating properly.
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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The latest message that councillors received from the city’s winter operations team expresses how we all feel about the weather and endless winter …
Okay, okay, OKAY Mother Nature, we call UNCLE. You win. We, the City of Ottawa, GIVE UP! Please stop. Please. We’re tired. Kindly release Spring into our custody. Warmth. Sunshine. Birds. Anything…we’re not picky. Thank you. At least we have the Roads and Parking Services team, who were built for this and are ready, even though we’re all just done. They’ve got our backs, always.
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mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
ICYMI: Eighteen months ago, we launched ANCHOR, a mobile crisis response program and the impact has been incredible. This June, ANCHOR is expanding to reach even more of our city. Watch to see where and how it’s making a difference. marksutcliffe.ca/events/2026/...
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Chris Spiker @chrisspiker.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🇨🇦 Many Canadians are turning away from the US over President Donald Trump's policies and rhetoric. New data shows that millions of tourists from Canada and other countries decided not to visit the US in 2025. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
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Canadian Tourism To US Plummeted 20% During Trump's First Year Back In Office
Millions of Canadians stayed away from the US during President Donald Trump's first year back in the White House amid his trade war and threats against Canada's sovereignty.The US recorded about 4.2 m...
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 19/03/2026
Poilievre appears on Joe Rogan podcast after accidentally polling too well with women
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Poilievre appears on Joe Rogan podcast after accidentally polling too well with women
AUSTIN, TX - In the wake of polls showing that he may have inadvertently made marginal gains with Canadian female voters, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre immediately flew to the United States to ...
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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Pope Leo tells journalists: “It is up to you to show the sufferings that war always brings to the people; to show the face of war and to relate it through the eyes of the victims, so as not to transform it into a videogame.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
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To Members of the Editorial Staff of the TG2 of the Italian broadcasting corporation, RAI, on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of its Foundation, with their Families (16 March 2026)
ADDRESS OF POPE LEO XIV TO MEMBERS OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE TG2 OF THE ITALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, RAI, ON THE OCCASION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION, WITH THEIR FAMILIES  Cleme...
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Not too late to do that, even now.
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Riley Brockington @riverwardriley.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Coun Tierney and I, as Chairs of the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services & Public Works and Infrastructure Cmtes have called a Special Joint Meeting on Friday April 17, 2026, 9am. Agenda item: Report entitled “Safe Access to Social Infrastructure By-law"
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Ottawa Police Service / Service de police d'Ottawa @ottawapolice.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Incidents Now Easier and More Accessible Full story at: www.ottawapolice.ca/en/news/onli...
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Brigitte Pellerin @brigittepellerin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
On the Ottawa Citizen website this morning. Kindly stop insulting francophones . Merci. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/jeff...
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Jeff Leiper — 'to the female mayor'? | Opinion
The Ottawa city councillor only has three words in French on his election signs, and he got them wrong — twice. | Opinion
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Ottawa Citizen @ottawacitizen.com · 20/02/2026
Canada will play for gold after dramatic comeback win vs. Finland in men's hockey semifinal ottawacitizen.com/sports/olymp...
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Ottawa Senators @senators.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A match up that's felt destined for the last 365 days 😤 Join us Sunday morning at Bert's Bar at Canadian Tire Centre for the Gold Medal Watch Party 🥇 🚪 Doors open at 7:30 a.m. 🍳 Breakfast buffet available for purchase for attendees
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This is enormously portentous: and maybe not entirely a good thing for Canada, as Trump will try to find new ways to hurt us.
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Shawn Menard @shawnmenard.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The Capital Ward Cup is underway at Windsor Park today (Sat)! Teams from Old Ottawa South, Glebe, Heron Park and Old Ottawa East compete for the cup. There are free donuts and hot chocolate and coffee in the fieldhouse. It runs until about 12:30 or so. Come and join the fun!
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Shepherds of Good Hope’s ‘Diversion Pilot Project’ aims to ease pressure on Ottawa’s shelter system
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Shepherds of Good Hope’s ‘Diversion Pilot Project’ aims to ease pressure on Ottawa’s shelter system
With more people in need of a place to stay, there’s a new pilot program at the Shepherds of Good Hope that offers those in need of a different path alternative housing options before they enter the shelter system.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Ottawa may need to consider a Flinstone's based resolution. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Preg...
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Ottawa LRT chaos: Passengers walk on tracks after train stalls
YouTube video by CTV News
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 26/01/2026
FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay
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FBI director tells Americans not to bring guns to protests, schools still okay
WASHINGTON – Following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis, FBI director Kash Patel has advised American citizens participating in anti-ICE demonstrations to leave their firearms at home...
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Occasionally Spooky Transpo @occtranspo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This happens everyday at alarming rates. People are spending easy, 200 a month just to get to work on time. The city is lucky, that people are wealthy enough to have options, and those that are less fortunate, are largely voiceless. We're really screwing the pooch here.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Paid my fare to get into Greenboro station. got downstairs. looked at the board. My bus was cancelled. Took an Uber, and out of pocket four bucks for nothing. #octranspo
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Dave Keating @davekeating.substack.com · 20/01/2026
🇨🇦PM Carney just schooled our cowardly European leaders at #Davos. This speech was clearly aimed at them: "We must actively take on the world as it is, not wait around for a world we wish to be." "What does it mean for middle powers to live the truth? First it means naming reality..." (🧵1/6)
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/01/2026
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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 16/01/2026
By the numbers: OC Transpo bus fleet (New data on recent cancellations, and an interview with GM Troy Charter) glengower.substack.com/p/by-the-num...
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By the numbers: OC Transpo bus fleet
Nw data on recent cancellations, and an interview with GM Troy Charter
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
It is always the civilians and innocents who pay the highest price. Always. apnews.com/photo-galler...
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Photos show people reacting to a US attack on Caracas, Venezuela, and the capture of the president
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States hit Venezuela with a “large-scale strike” early Saturday and said its president, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country after months...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Trump's regime has murdered people in the water. He has seized ships on the high seas. He has invaded a country and kidnapped their leader. All bets are off with the United States. Canada needs to build alliances with Europe and to be ready on the home front.
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Richard * nasty Canadian 🇨🇦* @richardkbethell.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Well there goes Captain Peace Prize's chances for 2026.
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CTV News Ottawa @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
13 things that will cost you more in Ottawa in 2026
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13 things that will cost you more in Ottawa in 2026
Ottawa residents will be paying more to board public transit, use City of Ottawa services, stay in hotels and to park in 2026. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at 13 things that will cost you more in Ottawa in the new year.
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