Reposted by Mary's ElmIan McCausland @ianmccausland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/07/o... #winnipegnationalobserver.comClimate despair? Take it to the civic election boothCities have a lot of power to reduce carbon pollution with policies such as banning gas heating in new homes and buildings. 032
Reposted by Mary's ElmGreen Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada @canadiangreens.bsky.social · 05/10/2026WATCH: After approving another climate-killing pipeline, the government now claims it is “avoiding highly sensitive ecosystems.” Today, Elizabeth May demanded to know whether they talked to any scientists before making this deeply flawed decision. 712247
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 10hI hope you have these people's permission to turn their hunger into your campaign photo-op. 021
Reposted by Mary's ElmThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 11hAlberta’s government paid land rent for some 480 delinquent oil and gas companies in 2025. @brettmckay.bsky.social reports for the Investigative Journalism Foundation. thetyee.ca/News/2026/10...thetyee.caAlberta Companies Owe Millions in Unpaid Land Rent | The TyeeTaxpayers covered lease payments for hundreds of oil and gas companies in 2025. 75046
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 12hPublic subsidies reflect public values. When a CEO openly support fascism and the annexation of Canada, withholding taxpayer money from his company is a legitimate policy choice. 071
Reposted by Mary's Elmwinnipegsun.bsky.social @winnipegsun.bsky.social · 13hWINNIPEG - Manitoba’s premier spoke almost exclusively in French for the third consecutive day in the legislature.bit.lyManitoba Premier Wab Kinew sticks to French for third day in legislatureWINNIPEG - Manitoba’s premier spoke almost exclusively in French for the third consecutive day in the legislature. 001
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 15hDeciding who to vote for in Winnipeg? First, see who's signed the Municipal Candidates Transit Pledge: climateactionmb.ca/municipal-ca...climateactionmb.caMunicipal Candidates Transit Pledge - Climate Action Team ManitobaManitoba municipalities have some of the lowest per-capita transit funding levels in the country. The Province used to match municipal investments in transit through the 50-50 funding agreement, but this was ended in 2017 and provincial transit funding has been frozen since. Ridership and fare revenue have also declined in Winnipeg in recent years. 132
Reposted by Mary's ElmLeah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 16hToday I joined Indigenous leaders, parliamentarians and environmentalists from across Canada and the Americas calling on the Government of Canada to respect Indigenous rights and to cooperate globally to address the climate emergency putting lives at risk. (1/3) 112346
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 16hBased on this, here's how I score the Winnipeg mayoral candidates on their environmental commitments GOOD M. Alam C. Clacio T. Drexler U. Hayat N. Redden D. Woodstock PASS M. Vogiatzakis B. Gross FAIL S. Cunningham DIDN'T EVEN CARE ENOUGH TO REPLY C. Calderon K. Klein J. Pagdato 110
Reposted by Mary's ElmClimate Reality / Réalité climatique Canada @realityclimatique.bsky.social · 16hThe People’s Climate Mandate coalition invited Winnipeg election candidates to respond to a questionnaire based on the mandate’s 10 policy priorities, covering climate action, housing, transportation & more. Their responses are now live on our website: www.climatereality.ca/peoples-climate-mandate 032
Reposted by Mary's ElmEcojustice @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social · 01/10/2026🚨 The proposed million-barrel-a-day pipeline is now on an accelerated path toward approval, with the Building Canada Act creating shortcuts around key environmental safeguards, including the Species at Risk Act. This first PONI designation sets a dangerous precedent. ecojustice.ca/news/ecojust... 12319
Reposted by Mary's ElmAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 18hA powwow club has recently opened in Winnipeg’s downtown Exchange District to teach community members of all ages traditional dances, songs and the history behind them, all in a welcoming and safe space to do so.youtu.beWinnipeg club teaches traditional powwow dances and songs for all ages | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 03415
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 20hThe new Tory leader walked right into the trap and showed both his insensitivity and his ignorance. To understand Kinew's answer in French, all he had to do was turn on his live translation. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caManitoba premier's French-only answers in question period 'unhealthy' politicizing of language: academic | CBC NewsA French-speaking political scientist is questioning the motivations of Manitoba's premier for choosing to answer all English questions in the legislature in French for two days. 092
Reposted by Mary's ElmDaniel Bellingradt @dbellingradt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Wrong answers only. My bet: thanks for all the fish. 14202645266
Reposted by Mary's ElmBruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Late, but @justinling.ca did an absolutely outstanding job of delineating how Mark Carney's process of changing the world actually works. Top marks. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...thestar.comJustin Ling: Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insidersIt’s become clear that the prime minister would much rather circumvent problems than fix them. 510027
Reposted by Mary's ElmTheo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star 1337371
Reposted by Mary's ElmSeth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Highly recommend this week's column by @chrishatch.bsky.social, eviscerating the Orwellian justifications for last week's new fossil fuel infrastructure announcements. Fossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protection. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/10/05/o...nationalobserver.comFossil fuels are climate action. Pipelines are nature protectionIt would be one thing if the arguments for expanding fossil fuels were geostrategic or economic. The public could weigh the projects and forecasts against protection of lives, species and livelihoods.... 44221
Reposted by Mary's ElmDavid Gogo @davidgogoblues.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Brady is running for city council in Kelowna, BC. I wish him well! 162
Reposted by Mary's ElmDr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Looking back at last week's spectacular sunset that I got to enjoy from my kayak. It turned what was otherwise and unremarkable, mostly cloudy sky and uninteresting shoreline into something incredible. 1226617
Reposted by Mary's ElmHarvest Manitoba @harvestmanitoba.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It takes a whole community to bring Empty Bowls together. Thank you to our Ladle Sponsors for helping make this special evening possible and supporting Harvest Manitoba’s work to ensure no Manitoban goes hungry. 021
Reposted by Mary's ElmScott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Energy experts repeatedly find there's no economic case for this pipeline. On their own, the private sector won't touch it with a 10-foot pole. Yet our politicians, both federal & provincial, are willing to squander taxpayers dollars on what's doomed to be stranded assets. Pure madness. #PipelineBan 1135
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 06/10/2026I worry for Canada. Annexation threats from Washington. Secessionism in Quebec and Alberta. Carney's "nation-building" through resource extraction on Indigenous lands, at Reconciliation's expense. Do we have the cohesion, courage and vision to hold it together? 050
Reposted by Mary's ElmNational Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 05/10/2026PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations, @fxplante.bsky.social reports www.thestar.com/news/canada/... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.comthestar.comPM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporationsA Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise. 62817
Reposted by Mary's ElmCanada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 05/10/2026The decision means that Canadians will not recoup the $40 billion in public funds spent on the project during the 20 year lifespan of its oil shipping contracts, according to regulatory filings.nationalobserver.comEnergy regulator hands oil giants discount worth billions to use Trans-Mountain pipelineThe decision means that Canadians will not recoup the $40 billion in public funds spent on the project during the 20 year lifespan of its oil shipping contracts, according to regulatory filings. After... 1113691
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Winnipeg is home to more than 100,000 Indigenous people. We can't elect a mayor whose newspaper questions the deaths of children at residential schools. Vote against Kevin Klein. 0226
Reposted by Mary's ElmThe Brandon Sun @thebrandonsun.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A garter snake sticks its tongue out while travelling across a grid road near Edrans, Manitoba on a warm Friday. Garter snakes are on the move as the prepare for winter brumation. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) #bdnmb 022
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Where Snyder and Applebaum explain Trump's obsession with Canada, and much more youtu.be/TKwfEs71VQIyoutu.beCorruption and Regime Change with Anne Applebaum and Tim SnyderYouTube video by Timothy Snyder 010
Reposted by Mary's ElmCastanet.net @castanet.net · 05/10/2026Penticton protesters rally for protection of B.C. old-growth forests #Pentictoncastanet.netPenticton protesters rally for protection of B.C. old-growth forests - Penticton NewsRoughly a dozen protestors took to Penticton City Hall protesting the province's approach to old-growth forests on Sunday. 021
Reposted by Mary's ElmAndré Brett @drdrehistorian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026That bit going west through Ontario and Manitoba to Saskatchewan where the time changes from -0500 to -0600 to -0500 to -0600 is some of the most incredible time zoning, no notes 1276
Reposted by Mary's ElmChrisD.ca News @chrisd.ca · 05/10/2026Advance Voting in Winnipeg Election Begins Mondaychrisd.caAdvance Voting in Winnipeg Election Begins MondayEligible voters can start casting ballots on Monday for mayor, councillor and school trustee in the 2026 Winnipeg municipal election. 011
Reposted by Mary's ElmWinnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 04/10/2026There’s an undercurrent of unhappiness running through the Winnipeg electorate as the municipal election day approaches.winnipegfreepress.comThe election of our discontentWinnipeg a troubled city spinning its wheels at a crumbling crossroads, grumbling residents say in poll 042
Reposted by Mary's ElmGreat Plains Press @greatplainspress.bsky.social · 04/10/2026📚 From the Jury 2026 Carol Shields Winnipeg Book Award nominee 🎉 We’re delighted to share the jury remarks for "That’ll Never Work Here" by Patty Wiens. 143
Reposted by Mary's ElmPatty Wiens @pattybikes.com · 11/06/2026Don't be left behind in the Babe Train! In this episode we talk about Scott Gillingham's Legacy. Is it locked garbage cans or RECORD BREAKING TRAFFIC VIOLENCE? Find out for yourself. youtu.be/W7cl4qCRWiI @samanthamash.bsky.socialyoutu.beEpisode 10 - Who's Running for Mayor in Winnipeg's 2026 Civic Elections?YouTube video by Patty Wiens - Winnipeg’s First Bicycle Mayor 041
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 04/10/2026So he was hiding in the poshest suburb of Paris. When Mr Black-Branch goes underground, he insists the underground have a doorman, and a view of the Bois de Boulogne. en.killbait.com/french-court...en.killbait.comFrench Court Confirms Detention of Former University of Manitoba Law DeanThe French court has confirmed the detention of Jonathan Black-Branch, a former dean of the University of Manitoba's law faculty. Black-Branch was... 241
Reposted by Mary's ElmRicochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The National Post recently crossed a dangerous line by publishing call for violence against Canada's federal NDP leader. "Avi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be dealt with, Postmedia is." NEW from @smohyeddin.bsky.social who breaks it all down: ricochet.media/media/nation...ricochet.mediaNational Post crosses dangerous line by publishing call for violence against NDP leaderAvi Lewis is not the threat that needs to be ‘dealt with’ — Postmedia is 116599
Reposted by Mary's ElmAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 01/10/2026First Nations along the 'Pacific Link' pipeline route are speaking out about the lack of consultation by the Carney government over the project now designated in the national interest. One is pondering legal action. www.aptnnews.ca?p=295352aptnnews.caFirst Nations along Pacific Link route denounce lack of consultationA First Nation along the route of the proposed West Coast Oil Pipeline (now called Pacific Link) says it’s considering court action. 510082
Reposted by Mary's ElmManitoba Museum @manitobamuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Tomorrow, on the First Friday evening of Orange Shirt Days, we’re honoured to welcome 15 Indigenous organizations, businesses, artists, and makers hosting Community Spotlight Booths. Full Orange Shirt Days details: manitobamuseum.ca/orangeshirtdays 032
Reposted by Mary's ElmClimate Reality / Réalité climatique Canada @realityclimatique.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The North is at a crossroads. From Oct. 19–23, the Arctic Crossroads Tour brings Indigenous leaders, youth organizers, storytellers and land defenders together across Manitoba to ask: what’s at stake, and whose voices must shape the North’s future? 🔗 climatereality.ca/arctic-crossroads-tour 011
Reposted by Mary's ElmToronto Star @thestar.com · 01/10/2026Prime Minister Mark Carney will use contentious powers his government created to fast-track a major new oil pipeline to the West Coast.thestar.comMark Carney designates West Coast pipeline as first national-interest project 6129
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026static.klipy.comThe Plot ThickensALT: The Plot Thickens 000
Reposted by Mary's ElmAPTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Today is a time to raise awareness of the ongoing impacts of residential schools and remember the children who never came home. How are you honouring the day? 10713408
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A general railing against peace. How novel. Peacekeeping is a core part of our identity and has strengthened national unity. Canadians from coast to coast are proud of our contributions, and for good reason. We shouldn't abandon peacekeeping. We should modernize and revive it. 110
Reposted by Mary's ElmLuke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 30/09/2026The National Post is using language that seems wildly irresponsible and dangerous here Citing ancient “Jewish law,” it labels Avi Lewis as a “rodef” The ultranationalist extremist who assassinated Yitzhak Rabin rationalized his killing on the same basis: www.theguardian.com/world/2020/o... 24350145
Mary's Elm @thewolseleyelm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026La Parfumerie is a Wolseley gem and landmark. It's well integrated with its surroundings. Leave it alone! 130
Reposted by Mary's ElmCanadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On this day in 1668, the Nonsuch anchored in James Bay. It remained through the winter and traded with the Cree for beaver pelts. This led to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company in 1670. A replica of the Nonsuch is on display at the Manitoba Museum. 📸 Andrew Workman 35717
Reposted by Mary's ElmDictionary of Canadian Biography @dcb-dbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Our thematic galleries bring together many bios within the context of a theme. Today's highlighted theme is From the Red River Settlement to Manitoba (1812–70). www.biographi.ca/en/theme_riv... 🎨 "Red River Settlement" by Paul Kane. 121
Reposted by Mary's ElmOly Backstrom @olybackstrom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Winnipeg Better (senior journalism students from RRC Polytechnic) posted Winnipeg mayoral candidate Q & A responses (they might still have a few more responses yet to come). winnipegbetter.ca/2026/09/28/e...winnipegbetter.caELECTION 2026: Mayoral Candidate Q&As(Maryrose Villena) Our WinnipegBetter team sent questionnaires based on the Citizen’s Agenda to all of the mayoral candidates starting in early September with the goal to start publishing the… 096