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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 6h

Samara oil pipeline hub is on fire in russia. Notice how it’s not an apartment building, kindergarten, school, or hospital like when russia attacks Ukraine, but the aggressor’s economy, attacked to limit the aggressor’s ability to wage war, not to murder kids in their beds.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 7h

I haven’t had a chance to listen to this yet- My experience volunteering (I’m typically the youngest person there by decades) has been that it’s often set up in such a way that it’s very difficult if you are working or have kids. A lot of volunteer opportunities take place during the work day.

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Nomi Claire Lazar @nomiclairelazar.bsky.social · 7h

Heads up, Canucks 🇨🇦! This fall's flu & covid shots are available from next week! Elbows up! Sleeves up!💉💪

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Hans on the Bike @hansonthebike.bsky.social · 11h

I researched headlines and the numbers for #Ottawa last week. The media are sloppy with their reporting here. It feels like it happens regularly, but we only have 2 per year on average. The details: hansonthebike.com/2026/09/27/e...

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The Story Behind Lithium-ion Fires in Ottawa - Hans on the Bike - Cycling in Ottawa and beyond

Are there really that many e-bike fires or does the media sensationalise it? We looked at the data in Ottawa, Canada

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The mobility of children is simply not taken seriously or viewed as important. Something illustrative is how people will often say that kids "don't count" when you remind them that children and young teens are nondrivers who deserve the right to get around without cars.

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Phillip Meintzer @phillipmeintzer.bsky.social · 23h

CleanUpYourMess.ca just launched our new website! It features stories from ordinary Albertans affected by the oil & gas cleanup crisis, and actions YOU can take right now to stop tens of billions in industry's cleanup costs from being pushed onto the public! #ABPoli #ABLeg @cuym-alberta.bsky.social

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Home | Clean Up Your Mess

Alberta landowners & allies fighting for an industry cleanup of oil and gas wells.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This is so much better than any municipal candidate I’m aware of in the current Ontario municipal elections.

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Shawn Micallef @shawnmicallef.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Pretty accurate eastwards until about Pickering nuclear, then it goes a bit too squiggly. Anytime these old maps resemble reality really shows the skilled observations of whoever made them w such limited tech. A sextant and nautical spyglass?

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's fascinating to learn how many more kids die in ATV accidents every year than in e-bike accidents, then observing that there is a moral panic about kids riding e-bikes but not about kids riding ATVs.

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 03/10/2026

Oh wow In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra @theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders: pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...

The pitch began with a prayer.
On an afternoon in late January, Mitch Sylvestre, the leader of Alberta's most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying eyes.
It was a few hours before thousands of Albertans would gather near the city centre at a rally to launch the separatist campaign. But this meeting, convened behind closed doors a half-hour drive away, was invite only.
The Alberta Prosperity Project chose the location to accommodate its guests, Republican political strategists from Michigan who helped Donald Trump win the state in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The American delegation travelled to Calgary to sell them on software developed for Republicans to get out the vote - and how it could be used to wrench Alberta from Confederation.
"They were young Christians. Capable, intelligent people," Mr. Sylvestre said. "We prayed before we started the meeting."

"There is no secrecy'
One of the key figures behind the Michigan software company has expressed strong views on Alberta.
On July 1, Mr. Born wrote on social media: "On this Canada Day, I hope this is the last year Alberta is part of Canada." He has also called for U.S. annexation of the province.
A hunter, outdoorsman and commercial real estate agent in Grand Rapids, Mr. Born is the stepson of J.C. Huizenga, a wealthy Republican donor and founder of National Heritage Academies, a network of conservative charter schools in the U.S.
Mr. Wierda is the nephew of Erik Prince, who founded and ran the private military contractor Blackwater before it was sold to investors in 2010, and Betsy DeVos, the education secretary during Mr. Trump's first term.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This makes a lot of sense. I see the odd H2 still being driven around and I’m always surprised that they look a lot smaller than I remember.

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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Danielle Smith is using your tax dollars to sell her political agenda. This referendum booklet is propaganda. It blames newcomers for her government’s failures and pushes constitutional changes without telling Albertans the truth. You deserve better than this political garbage paid for by you.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Maybe the NCC and Ottawa can do the pedestrianization thing now that they can file it under copying something England is doing. #ottawa

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Stephen Harper has, as we've long awaited, weighed in against Alberta separatism. But man oh man, do I have to strongly quibble with him claiming sentiment was zero when he was PM. Here's a 2014 poll putting belief in separation at 23%, which is where it sits now. nationalpost.com/opinion/step...

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"What is irrational is continuing down the road of fossil fuels. That's irrational on the costs, the risks, the impacts. It's an old technology." My comments about the opportunity of solar for all, everywhere, by 2030! #SolarForAll. Thanks @billmckibben.bsky.social for leading the way!

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Can there be solar for all, everywhere by the end of the decade?

Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, repowering the world with cheap, clean energy. Is...

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of the really interesting findings here is that microtransit is associated with better healthcare access and health outcomes because riders are able to have reliable transportation to medical appointments.

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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 01/10/2026

I spent the summer trying to understand what makes Mark Carney's government tick. What I found is a C-Suite obsessed with efficiency — which is trying to ignore what's deeply broken. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

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Justin Ling: Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insiders

It’s become clear that the prime minister would much rather circumvent problems than fix them.

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The Progress Report @theprogressreport.ca · 30/09/2026

The Alberta chapter of the Canadian Bar Association has published an analysis of Premier Smith's nine referendum questions. They find that most of these proposals would invite immediate court challenges, and several of them are not legally clear at all.

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CBA Alberta Referendum Analysis

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Drspayne @naturalwanderer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

youtube.com/shorts/o3dyd... 🥹🇨🇦This man speaks for so many Canadians and particularly Albertans, under Smith. Where is our pride and loyalty to the country?

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Alberta soldier fighting in Ukraine heartbroken over separation debate

YouTube video by CBC News Alberta

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Lyra Evans (Ottawa) @lyraevansott.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hi, my name is Lyra Evans, and I’m running for city council in Rideau-Vanier! Due to the importance of social media as a means of communication, for the duration of the campaign I will be reviving some erstwhile dormant social media accounts to provide updates and take questions from the public.

"Lyra Evans for/pour Rideau-Vanier. Oct 26, 2026. 2026 Ottawa Municipal Election. L’élection municipal d’Ottawa 2026".

Lyra Evans, a young woman with dark hair and glasses wearing a grey turtleneck, smiling.

Lyra Evans, une jeune femme aux cheveux foncés et portant des lunettes, vêtue d'un col roulé gris, souriante.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is a great program for Ottawa, it would be great to see it expand. These sorts of small scale projects are doing great stuff in other cities, I believe Halifax has had good results using a similar strategy as part of their waterfront revitalization.

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Meanwhile in Ukraine @meanwhileua.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ukrainian drone operators have no equal on the planet. The tech matters. The people behind it matter more. That is Ukraine’s real edge. Slava Ukraine. Slava heroyam.💙💛 Support link is in our Bio.

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Alex Wenzel @alexwenzel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I see 25 cars in the entire oncoming lane for that whole frame and 25 cyclists in the first 50 feet of the other lane.

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Joel Wood 🇨🇦 @joelwwood.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Given the US hostility to Canada, I want to start reading more new Canadian fiction: Any recommendations for newish Canadian sci fi, fantasy, or historical fiction?

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I’m one of the people who didn’t know about the Summit of Black Canadians that took place in Winnipeg. Nora was there, and she talks about it in this episode. It sounds like a great event and more Canadians should know about events like this (including the NDP apparently).

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The 1500-person summit you didn't hear about

Podcast Episode · Sandy and Nora talk politics · September 23 · 49m

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Cassie Smith (she/her) @cassiesmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our school doesn't just have a #bikebus, there's also a run club that meets, trains and runs to school together (another weekday). The parent organizer asked for a volunteer to drive all the kids backpacks to school. My husband said why drive when you could cargo bike?! 25 bags delivered this week.

A term GSD longtail with backpacks in a front basket, storm box, and trailer pulled behind.

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Canada continues to be shameful on this issue.

Screenshot shows the man in Canada's seat looking around at the other countries leaving the room all while staying seated. The country names are a bit hard to make out, but I cross-referenced this against the seating chart that's been published.

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A new bookstore opened in Kyiv. I visited it today. russian drones burn warehouses full of books and damage whatever they can reach. A new bookstore opened in Kyiv. russia will never win.

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Kelly Miller @sqirlgirly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Anne Applebaum: "You've certainly seen some in the administration playing around with Alberta separatism. These are all games & tests to see if the US can help begin the process of breaking up Canada. I think that is with the goal of absorbing all or part of Canada one way or the other into the US."

Anne Applebaum: "You've certainly seen some in the administration playing around with Alberta separatism. These are all games and tests to see if the U.S. can help begin the process of breaking up Canada. And I think that is with the goal of absorbing all or part of Canada one way or the other into the United States."

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I love that Canada’s making big contributions to the international cycling community.

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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

lol my flight got diverted because of a medical emergency and they landed us in reykjavik in the middle of the night and deplaned us and sent us through passport control and then the crew vanished and then british airways sent us links to book an overnight hotel room but for a hotel at heathrow

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Rory White @rorywh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Looking to interview a privacy expert with knowledge of municipal elections in Ontario. Anyone know somebody?

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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Seniors who were protesting Mark Carney’s Bill c39 and fast tracking of environmental reviews arrested and charged with trespassing on Parliament Hill.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 22/09/2026

I'm of two minds about this information

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Ariel Troster @arieltroster.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Over the last four years, I have been a leading voice on city council, fighting for safe infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, and people who mobility devices. In a ward where nearly 50% of residents don’t have a car, we need to make sure we have safe streets for all vulnerable road users.

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Crisp @crisp91.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Colorado’s massive I-25 wildlife overpass is proving that infrastructure can work with nature, not against it. 🏔️🦌 A system of crossings and fencing has reduced wildlife collisions by 91%, while helping elk, pronghorn, bears, deer and smaller species move safely across the landscape. 💚

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Largest wildlife overpass in North America located in Colorado with 91% reduction in collisions: "Big success"

A wildlife mitigation system made up of North America's largest wildlife overpass, five wildlife underpasses, and fencing to guide animals to the crossings has led to a 91% decrease in wildlife collis...

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is Odesa after a Russian attack today‼️ Russia struck an 11-story building, and when firefighters arrived and started their work, Russia struck it again. 10 people were injured, including 2 firefighters.

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"Moscow's strikes have damaged or destroyed more than 500 locomotives since the full-scale invasion began in 2022; more than 60% of them have been hit in the past eight months. Ukrainian Railways is now losing 37 to 40 locomotives a month." — Politico If this is not terrorism, I don't know what is?

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“PV7 passenger vans can fit either seven occupants, nine people, or up to 11 humans depending on chassis length.” What is going on with this sentence? Are we measuring in people, occupants, or humans? Is a dog an occupant? More importantly, when is Kia going to sell an EV passenger van in Canada?

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#NewBrunswick Fredericton opens Canada’s first large-scale perishable food rescue centre The facility is expected to process $4 million worth of food annually for N.B. food banks. The Thrive Food Rescue Centre /1 thread www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Fredericton opens Canada’s first large-scale perishable food rescue centre | CBC News

The perishable food rescue centre that opened in Fredericton on Saturday will distribute food across New Brunswick food banks and is estimated to process $4 million worth of food each year.

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Caroline @northernck.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Irresponsibility, ignorance & hubris ruled the day for PM @MarkJCarney & Min @timhodgsonmt . “The federal government has quietly stopped evaluating whether new gas power plants and oilsand facilities will damage Canada's rivers and lakes, air quality and www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/10/n...

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Feds quietly exempt oilsands and gas power plants from environmental impact assessments

The change comes as part of a suite of amendments to Canada's impact assessment laws passed by the Carney government early Wednesday morning.

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Jim Mike @whatfuntimes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I’m at a loss for how they managed to hit that dirt road without dropping 2 grand on a gravel bike.

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Kate Armstrong @brainchain.ca · 13/09/2026

Good morning to everyone but especially 94 year old GODDESS and Abenaki documentary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin who made this incredible documentary about police brutality against Indigenous peoples in Canada.

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