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Siggie

@siggie.bsky.social
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Retired civil servant now consultant. I love science, equality and our planet. Slava Ukraine. I support Greenland and Panama.🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱🇵🇦

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PacoOnPause @pacoonpause.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
A lot of people are wondering why they keep getting sick and I'm hoping this can connect some dots.
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Feature

Covid-19

Why scientists are rethinking the immune effects of SARS-CoV-2

BMJ 2025;390 doi:
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.r1733(Published 19 August 2025)

With two grey model humans directly underneath and they are spraying respiratory secretions all over each other and one is red and the other is blue.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusiness
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Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane
Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Diesel futures fell after Trump announced a “massive” European oil release.⁣ ⁣ Then traders read the actual G7 statement, and the entire price move vanished.⁣ ⁣ Turns out the massive release was mostly a PR stunt. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…
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An Agreement to Agree About an Earlier Agreement
Read the G7 communiqué closely and the "new" 100 million barrels turns out to be leftovers from March.
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yes please!!
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Bonnie Critchley @bonniecritchley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The evidence of American interference here in #Alberta continues to grow. If you stay home and don't vote, you are letting them win. #ABPoli #Referendum2026
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Every accusation is a confession.
Trump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms
Peter Navarro said Canadian lobbyists should 'get the hell out of our country'
-CBC, Sep 29 2026
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LL Janse 🇨🇦 @lljanse.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Info more valuable than teaching young women to walk with their keys spaced between their fingers 👍
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in the Lab Using a Chemo-Free "Molecular Jackhammer" Activated by light, these tiny molecules vibrate 40 trillion times per second, tearing apart cancer cell membranes and destroying them without relying on chemotherapy.
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Mike Schreiner @mikeschreiner.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Put another way, Ford wants to spend more on removing bike lanes in Toronto ($48M) than he's spent protecting all of Ontario's businesses from an international trade war. Ontario deserves serious leadership, that follows through on promises, and actually puts people before profits.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Now it is ten. Ten US states have made plugin solar affordable. zero Canadian provinces. Help me understand.
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California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology | KQED
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Not thoughts and prayers, thoughts and action!💪🇨🇦
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"Why is your channel called Platypus Economics?" Time to share the back story.
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/... YES!!! "..actions taken to regulate the industry and measures implemented to protect families from indebtedness.. had proven ineffective. ... he noted the existence of severe cases of gambling addiction, which prompted the decision to impose a total ban."
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From the worldnews community on Reddit: President Lula bans betting companies from operating in Brazil from 6 October
Explore this post and more from the worldnews community
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MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
"Signs of Fascism" originated in my town. (Sequim, WA) I filmed it. I remember getting a call, "hey your video got 5,000 views." By the end of the day it had 60K. Over 100K in a few days from just one platform. Then my DM blew up! Everyone wanted to replicate the signs. Nice to see the signs today.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Good piece 👇 My Fellow Americans: Canadian Porch Light Off. rossboulton1.substack.com/p/my-fellow-... #cdnpoli
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My Fellow Americans: Canadian Porch Light Off
The cost of Trump.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The story Washington isn't telling you. The receipts American media is missing. And the consequences that are already hitting your wallet, your security, and your country's place in the world. #cdnpoli americanpulse.substack.com/p/your-neigh...
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Your Neighbour Canada Has Changed. What's Happening Now Is Explosive. You're Not Going To Like It. But You Need To Know It.
The story Washington isn't telling you. The receipts American media is missing. And the consequences that are already hitting your wallet, your security, and your country's place in the world.
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 19/09/2026
We researched and added six more services to the Unplug America directory this week. Replace your US tech with Canadian alternatives now at unplug.todmaffin.com
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I have never been more proud to be Canadian! 🇨🇦🍁
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Canada Isn't Turning to China. It's Doing Something Much More Dangerous. The fight over Canada isn't about trade. It's about whether a sovereign country can diversify its way out of dependence — and what happens to American power if it does. #cdnpoli kevinboucher32.substack.com/p/canada-isn...
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Canada Isn't Turning to China. It's Doing Something Much More Dangerous.
The fight over Canada isn't about trade. It's about whether a sovereign country can diversify its way out of dependence — and what happens to American power if it does.
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Eleanor Martinez @northstar1939.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Perfectly states what I've been saying for some time, now.
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Iceland is not messing around. How much of a d!ck one have to be to piss off Iceland? Time for Canada to step up and kick Pete to the curb. Send him home. We’ve all had enough. 🔗 Sign the petition: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🚨ATTENTION CANADIANS🚨 Sign the petition to STOP 🛑 RBC and BMO from selling Monaris to a US company. That’s ALL our transaction history and personal information being made available to a country that is actively conspiring to crash our economy. 🔗 Petition e-7712: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 03/09/2026
Carney on what he'd say to Putin at the G20: "Get out of Ukraine. Give back all of Ukraine to Ukraine. End this war."
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thanks for the giggle!😅
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In April, we cut taxes at the pump — lowering your gas prices by 10 cents a litre. Today, we announced we’re extending that tax cut: www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
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The Government of Canada extends the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels for Canadians - Canada.ca
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, announced that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until Ja...
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Why America Keeps Coming for Canadian Culture From ’80s Hollywood to big tech today, Washington has always treated Canadian cultural protections as trade barriers. #cdnpoli macleans.ca/politics/why...
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Why America Keeps Coming for Canadian Culture - Macleans.ca
From ’80s Hollywood to big tech today, Washington has always treated Canadian cultural protections as trade barriers
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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Canada Needs The US Government To Stop With The Memes youtu.be/0dEzF291ziI
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Canada Needs The US Government To Stop With The Memes
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
PM Mark Carney tells US to drop theatrics: "Stop doing memes, stop throwing shade, stop trying to be tough" Carney says trade talks can resume once the Trump administration "starts being serious." www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
🤣😅
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Loving the support from Commonwealth countries lately for Canadians and came upon this comment 🥰💪🏻🇨🇦🍁🔥🔥 Thank you 😊
Canada throwing the maple leaf up like the bat signal, and the commonwealth assembles like the Avengers 🤣🔥🇨🇦
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
So cool!! "Unlike traditional computers that generate heat as electricity moves through metal wires, Xanadu's chips guide particles of light without electrical friction. ...China, the United States, Europe, everyone's racing. And the best companies are right here in Canada."
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 29/08/2026
If you run a small Canadian business that's being hit by the U.S. tariffs, submit a ten-second video and I'll put you in my directory... and might feature your on my social media channels. If you want to support a Canadian small business, check out mainstreet.todmaffin.com #BuyCanadian
Directory-style grid of small business listing cards grouped under categories like "Apparel & accessories" and "Art & Art Supplies," showing shop names, brief descriptions, shipping badges (Ships to Canada / USA / Worldwide) and website links.Categorized directory of small businesses shown as colored cards with company names, short descriptions and shipping badges (Ships to Canada, USA, Worldwide), organized under headings like Food & Beverage, Health & Personal Care, Electronics, and Baby & Maternity.Directory-style grid listing small businesses and artisans by category, each pink card showing vendor name, brief product description, shipping badges for Canada/USA/worldwide, and a website link for contacting or ordering.A social media post urging followers to watch and share a video, with a highlighted line reading "Canadian business owners — I woke up to more online orders than I've ever had in 1 day," and a small circular profile photo of a smiling person.
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
🇨🇦Doing my part! Left the American apples in the grocery store, and bought fresh picked local apples from the orchard up the road! (Highway 15, Kingston Ontario) www.waddellapples.ca
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Home Page
Waddell Apples - Orchard and Farm Store
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I buy these products — Etee Canada and they are ecologically friendly with recyclable packaging — check out their link below. As well they are cheaper than many US products. #EteeCanada Link www.shopetee.com
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Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
If you’ve never had @peacebychocolate.bsky.social you are, in fact, in for a treat. Read their story on their site.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Paul Calandra, the Minister of Education who took $60M from public education to give “gifts” of $750 to elementary teachers that they can only spend at Staples, an 🇺🇸 company, wants you to choose Ontario-made and shop local to strengthen our economy and keep more of our dollars here at home. 🤦🏻‍♀️ #OntEd
A tweet from Paul Calandra

Through our Buy Ontario policy, we're using every tool we have to protect local jobs and support businesses in the face of U.S. tariffs.

We can all play a part. Choosing Ontario-made and shopping local protects our workers, strengthens our economy and keeps more of our dollars here at home as we fight back against President Trump's tariffs.
Buy Ontario to Support Ontario Workers
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Premier DanielleSmith, it is time to set partisan politics aside, and do what is right for Canada. #ableg #cdnpoli #ForeverCanadian
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 26/08/2026
OTTAWA – The federal broadcast regulator will go ahead with the process to put rules in place around Canadian content on streaming services, after such efforts played a role in ending trade talks with the U.S.
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CRTC to go ahead with implementing Cancon streaming rules U.S. opposes in trade talks
OTTAWA – The federal broadcast regulator will go ahead with the process to put rules in place around Canadian content on streaming services, after such efforts played a role in ending trade talks with the U.S.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 26/08/2026
MUST READ: South Korea Is Testing a New Arctic Trade Route. The Bigger Story Is Who Controls It. www.onestnetwork.com/south-korea-...
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South Korea Is Testing a New Arctic Trade Route. The Bigger Story Is Who Controls It.
A South Korean container ship left Busan this weekend carrying auto parts, chemicals and hundreds of containers bound for Europe. Ordinarily, that sentence would not be particularly remarkable. The ...
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🇨🇦 Bernice Hillier 🇨🇦 @bernicecb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
NY Times: "The tariffs have raised prices on many goods... Overall job growth and economic growth have slowed. ... The even more important principle, though, is the constitutional one. Mr. Trump is breaking the law. Congress and the judiciary need to respond." #uspoli www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/o...
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Opinion | The Ludicrous Argument Behind Trump’s Tariffs (Gift Article)
Mr. Trump is breaking the law. Congress and the judiciary need to respond.
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 26/08/2026
The United States is taking aim at Canada once again, with a crushing new set of tariffs. Ultimately, government will need to solve this. But in the same way Canadians are avoiding US alcohol, produce, and other goods, they should get off US tech products too. Luckily, I have a guide for that.
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Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
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Craig 🌎 🛩️ 💙🇨🇦 @bigdaddykreativ.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Canada's largest ice cream company used to source its fruits and nuts from U.S. suppliers — some for over 30 YEARS. Then, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian products. So, what did Chapman's do? They called Italy. They called Spain. They signed multi-year contracts with European suppliers.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🖕💯👊 Netanyahu appeared shaken as most UN delegates walked out of the General Assembly hall, while he was booed. #cdnpoli
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Done!😊
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THX•1138 @ithx1138.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The GUARDIAN would like to hear from Canadians🇨🇦 who are avoiding US goods 😃 LETS LET THEM KNOW THATS ALMOST ALL OF US www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
theguardian.com
Are you a Canadian boycotting US products? We’d like to hear from you
We’d like to hear from Canadians who are avoiding American products and what they’re buying instead
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Right?!! Feeling a little conflicted right now!😅😝
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Chris C @mushafta.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Not enough time to listen to it but Markham Hislop gets the right tune here and surrendering to a dictator is never an option!
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
California fruit giant #Driscolls hit with class action lawsuit due to being covered in 12 PFA’s — pesticides This is why I don’t buy Driscoll’s berries also, it’s an American company nypost.com/2026/07/13/u...
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California fruit giant hit by shocking ‘highly toxic’ accusations and deception
The world’s largest berry company is facing a consumer fraud class-action lawsuit alleging that the fruit company’s strawberries contain “forever chemicals.”
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Siggie @siggie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Haha love this!
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