Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 5hToday, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. Today is also an opportunity for all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and continue the work of reconciliation in our communities. Every Child Matters. 🧡 22731302
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Onion @theonion.com · 29/09/2026Cornell Vows That Rapists Will Be Forced To Write Much Longer Essays In The Future theonion.com/cornell-vows... 169106062006
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 28/09/2026Alberta Separatists unveil development slogan: “Come Invest in our unstable breakaway republic!”thebeaverton.comAlberta Separatists unveil development slogan “Come Invest in our unstable breakaway republic!”CALGARY - With the Alberta Separatism referendum fast approaching, pro-separatist groups have launched a new campaign to entice investment dollars to their chaotic barely-planned idea for a country. 12549135
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Now playing #mccartneyII #vinylsky #classicrock #mccartney #macca 090
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Long taper run yesterday. Stunning fall colours. #runsky 0141
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“and pray that there’s intelligent life somewhere up in space because there’s bugger-all down here on Earth” - Monty Python #thebeaverton #satire #SETI 040
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Happy Dolly Parton Day 353184739
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hey US if you need a laugh, the comedy sketch show from Canada, This hour has 22 minutes, takes aim at Trump and Natalie Harp 🤣⬇️🔥 20260130
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 25/09/2026Sorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracyyoutube.comSorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracySorry to interrupt family game night with the collapse of democracy 📰 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥: newsletter.todmaffin.com 👕 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛: shop.todmaffin.com 🎙️ 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧: mirrorfalls.com ☕ Help support my work: support.todmaffin.com 🔗 Follow me on social: links.todmaffin.com ✉️ Contact my team: contact.todmaffin.com 1515378
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Onion @theonion.com · 24/09/2026Xi Jinping Impressed With How Much Trump’s English Has Improved Since Last Visit theonion.com/xi-jinping-impressed-w… 503941637
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 23/09/2026Meta unsure why women not buying pervert glassesthebeaverton.comMeta unsure why women not buying pervert glassesMENLO PARK, CA — As Meta’s totally cool, definitely-not-creepy smart glasses become more popular with tech bros and straight-up pervs, the tech company is reportedly baffled as to why their glasses wh... 1581990591
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Here’s my 9 video games that shaped me. What’s yours? #My9Games my9games.net/en/share/be1...my9games.netMy 9 Games | Shared games picksA shared 9-panel games collage. 010
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026I enjoyed the novel The Faith of Beasts by James S. A. Corey, #2 in the space opera The Captive’s War. Strong characters, interesting plot. A political message may be how empires inevitably degrade their subjects. #scifi #booksky #jamessacorey #thefaithofbeasts www.jamessacorey.com/books/the-fa...jamessacorey.com» The Faith of Beasts 150
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Why a plan to end strikes impacting ‘national interest’ is drawing criticism - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1206884...globalnews.caGlobal News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for CanadaGlobalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News 100
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 21/09/2026Trump vows to punish Canada for EU alliance as soon as he finishes losing Iran warthebeaverton.comTrump vows to punish Canada for EU alliance as soon as he finishes losing Iran warWASHINGTON D.C. - President Donald J. Trump has pledged to extract terrible, systematic revenge on all of Canada for daring to enter talks with the European Union, just as soon as he finishes losing the war he started in Iran. 11541136
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I’m sitting in a jazz club with my love listening to a great band in #vancity. How lucky am I! And I am thinking of Nietzsche’s quote, “Without music life would be a mistake.” #music #jazz #philosophy #art 030
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Written by some guy named William Golding. Or possibly someone at summer camp when I was 10. #lordoftheflies #williamgolding #satire 011
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 18/09/2026Trump says Canada having more friends is bullyingthebeaverton.comTrump says Canada having more friends is bullyingWASHINGTON, D.C. - United States President Donald Trump has blasted Canada’s recent cozying up to the European Union, going as far as to say that forging the new partnership is tantamount to picking o... 13478103
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Great run along the Vancouver seawall. What a stunning city. #runsky #vancouver 090
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 17/09/2026Ed Sheeran welcomes new opening act: Beatboxing Netanyahuthebeaverton.comEd Sheeran welcomes new opening act: Beatboxing NetanyahuLONDON — At a press conference today, singer Ed Sheeran announced that, despite all of his previously scheduled opening acts quitting over his firing Macklemore, his tour will continue as scheduled, w... 748990
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Long half marathon training run yesterday in gorgeous fall weather #runsky #running #fall 091
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Also: Living on Voltaire, Total Eclipse of John Locke, Marleau-Ponty is not my lover… #philosophy #mcsweeneys 110
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This is the same crew that are telling Canadians to come across the border and spend our money in their state. File under fuck right off and keep going. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caRepublican senator warns Carney: Closer ties to EU hurts chance of trade deal with U.S. | CBC NewsA long-serving Republican senator from a border state is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against strengthening Canada's economic and political ties to the European Union. 1891122305
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Behold! The misguiding spirit of anti-science, vaccine denying, moronic conspiracy nuts speaks. #antiscience #vaccinedenialism #conspiracynuts #satire #mcsweeneys 020
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 08/05/2026“Airports charge operating fees to airlines to cover their bottom lines, and the airlines in turn pass those fees on to passengers. Sims said the fees rose ‘massively’ after Australia privatized its airports.” Australia provides a cautionary tale on privatize airports, just as on private healthcarecbc.caCanada's government is looking at privatizing airports. What would that accomplish? | CBC NewsIf Canada proceeds with privatizing airports, it could open opportunities for investors and infrastructure improvements. But it could also mean higher costs for air passengers. 414644
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦BradinBC🇨🇦 @bradinbc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026SALLY FIELD 🇨🇦 loves you back!! 0247
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026"We actually know how to help mothers with postpartum depression. Here’s how it gets better." www.vox.com/health/50156...vox.comWe actually know how to help mothers with postpartum depressionThe Lindsay Clancy trial reveals our failure on postpartum depression. Here’s how it gets better. 12915
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 11/09/2026It doesn't get any lower. Pete Hoekstra went to Gander on the 9/11 anniversary to threaten Canada. Time to show this toxic bum the door. youtube.com/shorts/LlACT...youtube.comHOEKSTRA THREATENS CANADAYouTube video by Charlie Angus 30406146
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 13/09/2026So there’s a down side to working with the devil? #classicrock #rollingstones #sympathyforthedevil #satire #mcsweeneys 010
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 12/09/2026I took these pics while running at night - streaky and blurry in a good way, I think. #runsky #running #photo 1121
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Diablo V is coming. I’ve been playing this series of video games for a looong time. Teaser trailer here (content warning.) #diablo #videogame youtu.be/GxCN_AKYttsyoutu.beDiablo V TeaserYouTube video by Diablo 000
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦KimberCanada @kimberleybsb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026🙄🙄🙄 youtube.com/shorts/afwVV...youtube.comA week of insane speeches #history #historyshorts #historyfacts #trump #usaYouTube video by Trevor's History Reels 173
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 11/09/2026I just finished reading a classic, The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde. My god what a novel. An insightful study of hedonism and morality. Marvellous writing. Highly recommend. 4.5/5 #booksky #oscarwilde #thepictureofdoriangray www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/4...gutenberg.orgThe Picture of Dorian Gray 0110
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 10/09/2026Trump reminisces about how he single-handedly prevented 9/11 from ever happening thebeaverton.com/2026/09/trum...thebeaverton.comTrump reminisces about how he single-handedly prevented 9/11 from ever happening - The BeavertonWASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump waxed nostalgic about how he single-handedly prevented the September 11 terrorist attacks from ever happening. Trump told a group of supporters that, if it... 1027158
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Gaslighting bully says we should be grateful it’s not worse. #elbowsup #canpoli #never51 #tariffs globalnews.ca/news/1205240...static.klipy.comDarth Vader Alter The DealALT: Darth Vader Alter The Deal 030
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 08/09/2026Counter-Tariffs take effect as Canadians brace for life without American truck nutzthebeaverton.comCounter-Tariffs take effect as Canadians brace for life without American truck nutzOTTAWA - With anti-American counter-tariffs taking effect as of September 8th, Canadians will be forced to make due without easy market access to their most-purchased American products, namely chrome ... 20463102
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Truly a con man in every universe! #drumpf #mcsweeneys #satire 020
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Zee207702🇨🇦🍁🍃🎃🐈⬛ @zee207702.bsky.social · 08/09/2026www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caCanada 'will NEVER be the 51st state. Sorry!': B.C. premier unveils new border welcome signs | CBC NewsB.C. Premier David Eby unveiled new welcome signs for U.S. border crossings at a Tuesday press conference, which he says reflect a message from his government: "Welcome to British Columbia, Canada. St... 3195
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026A little Canadiana by Blue Rodeo.This contains the song “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” referencing “Lake Ontario”. #bluerodeo #lakeontario #canadiana 042
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Estimated time to repair: between 3 months and the heat death of the universe #sarcasm #gymfolies #planetfitness 011
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Separatists live in a bubble of fictions and fantasies: I Attended The Alberta Separatist Rally. What I Saw Wasn’t a Movement of Freedom — It Was a Cult Movement of Anger, Grievance and Desperation prairiesexposed.substack.com/p/i-attended...prairiesexposed.substack.comI Attended The Alberta Separatist Rally. What I Saw Wasn’t a Movement of Freedom — It Was a Cult Movement of Anger, Grievance and DesperationThere is a difference between reading about a political movement online and actually standing in the middle of it. 1410350
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 05/09/2026This Alberta independence report is ridiculously optimistic. It would be far messier and likely worse for them than they think. Most likely outcomes: (1) years of uncertainty, legal battles and turmoil, or (2) collapse into the US. #abpoli #separatiststupidity #canpoli globalnews.ca/video/120485...globalnews.caAlberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Alberta separatism proponent shares transition plan for independence Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca 063
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Great thoughtful podcast. Unfortunately this is the last episode, but it’s worth checking out. #philosophy #overthink #podcast #philosophysky overthinkpodcast.com/episodes/epi... overthinkpodcast.comoverthinkpodcast.comOverthink PodcastA philosophy podcast hosted by professors Ellie Anderson and David Peña-Guzmán. Check out our website to listen and read transcripts of Overthink episodes! 010
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 03/09/2026Hegseth pauses busy schedule of inspecting soldiers’ scrotums to make weird comments about Canadian teens’ bodiesthebeaverton.comHegseth pauses busy schedule of inspecting soldiers’ scrotums to make weird comments about Canadian teens’ bodiesWASHINGTON D.C. - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has posted disparaging comments about female Canadian Air Force cadets, all while maintaining his busy schedule of personally inspecting the testicles o... 17627195
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Excellent lessons from our 🇨🇦history in today’s @theglobeandmail.com: the 🇺🇸Americans have tried to subjugate us with tariffs before, and failed, as they will now. 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 514486
Reposted by Shawn of the North 🇨🇦Historica Canada @historicacanada.bsky.social · 02/09/2026On 9/11 2001, the US closed its airspace after unfathomable terrorist attacks. Flights bound for the US were forced to divert, with many opting to land in Canada. Under Operation Yellow Ribbon, the small town of Gander, NL and the surrounding communities accepted 38 planes. buff.ly/Ugvm4vLyoutu.beNEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11“There’s only one thing to do here – we’re going to ask people to open their doors.” It was the day in which Gander and surrounding communities welcomed the world to its doorstep. *Join our mailing… 213664
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026A big F*** you too, Apple. My next phone won’t be an Apple product. Big tech is comprised of cowards. #apple #ageofcowards #google 020
Shawn of the North 🇨🇦 @socrates99ab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I enjoyed Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman. Fast paced sci-fi gamer thriller. Good characters, an interesting take on AI and a sobering look at war. However, I think some of the ideas needed more development. 3.5/5 #booksky #scifi mattdinniman.com/books/operat...mattdinniman.comBook - Operation Bounce House - Matt DinnimanBook - Operation Bounce House - Matt Dinniman 070