21 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history.
Ben Pye
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Fabulous first canvass as a candidate with some of the best volunteers I could ask for
This. This is the correct, science-backed, responsible framing. Wish more news outlets did it like the CBC.
'Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies only have one true fix | CBC News
Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.
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I know spam filtering is hard, but uh... Pretty sure Outlook shouldn't be sending other Microsoft emails to spam.
I sincerely hope that later this year Vancouver finds itself with a council that will put this right.
Peter Waldkirch 華彼德@pwaldkirch.bsky.social · 3mo agoThis will go down as one of the most shameful votes from ABC during their term. All of the councilors in favour of Peter Meiszner's amendment will have blood on their hands. Shame!
The Tumbler Ridge shooter had used OpenAI to discuss scenarios involving gun violence. It was bad enough to get flagged and reviewed by employees, who warned the company & suggested alerting law enforcement. The company said No. This tragedy could have been prevented. Gut wrenching.
Exclusive | OpenAI Employees Raised Alarms About Canada Shooting Suspect Months Ago
The ChatGPT maker opted against informing Canadian authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence last June.
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Organizing works! This is a win for public pressure, and a message about the moral clarity Canadians want from politics right now. Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine. dub.sh/cfwOL
B.C.’s Pattison says ICE warehouse sale won’t proceed
A company owned by British Columbia billionaire Jimmy Pattison says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which planned to use the site as an Immigra...
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Tony now needs just $4,000 to stay in the race! Can you contribute and make sure we have 5 names on the ballot in March?
Tanille Johnston (she/her/elle)@votetanille.bsky.social · 8mo agoTeam Tanille has made it past the second last fundraising requirement for the NDP Leadership Race! But if @tonymcquailndp.bsky.social doesn't raise another $19k by midnight on December 30th, 2025, he'll be forced to drop out. Donate now at NDP.ca/donate/tony #cdnpoli #ndp
Decision Desk has called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani.
I’m officially scared. Because of this ONE tweet being afraid of potential reverberations of right wing political violence from this — something many others have said — I’m now the first result on a website called “charliesmurderers.” This is putting me in genuine danger. What the fuck do I do
Rachel Gilmore@rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 12mo agoIs Andrew Scheer trying to get me fucking killed???
Concern over low birth rates was what the theocracy in Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale used to come to power.
BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen has confirmed that the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza City has been killed.
Good morning! Is the sky really bluer here? Let's find out!
NEW: Heavy police presence on Esplanade. Constituency office evacuated. I spoke briefly with Bowinn Ma. Says there will be more to say later. #NorthVancouver #bcpoli vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/06/27/n...
It feels bad even being attached to the U.S. geographically (not to mention in terms of so much trade, intelligence sharing etc) right now. Canada has a lot of issues but Jesus Christ the U.S. is fucked. really wish we had a better neighbour!!!!!
Pretty strong aurora tonight - could make it out with the naked eye despite street lighting!
My heart is shattered for the Filipino community after the horrific attack at the Lapu-Lapu Festival tonight. After a day of so much joy and community, to have violence be the last word is impossible.
I'm a progressive for life. I've always wanted us to build a fair, equitable, inclusive society that puts people before profit, offering quality social services for all (including universal healthcare!). That's why I'm proud to volunteer for @avilewis.bsky.social. (1/3) www.voteavi.ca/volunteer
WE DID IT! We SAVED the bus! TransLink's 2025 Investment Plan is out, and it confirms that our collective efforts have paid off: no bus cuts until 2027 and a 5% increase in bus service starting this September!
This is, in large part, pandemic revenge. As far as these oligarchs are concerned, all science does is tell them stuff they cannot do. They can't keep spewing carbon. They can't keep businesses open as usual when millions are dying. They have concluded that research is the enemy of profit.
Sam Stein@samsteindc.bsky.social · last yr.Absolute BLOODBATH at HHS/NIH/CDC this morning. Generation of scientists, health care officials being wiped out t.co/LeABrGqDei
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. And we need to be real about what that means in 2025. This isn’t just a day of celebration. It’s a day of resistance. Of community. Of standing up for trans people whose rights, safety, and dignity are under full-scale attack.
Elections Canada has published the list of their offices: www.elections.ca/content2.asp... You can vote early at any Elections Canada office until April 22nd, 6PM. You will need to write the name of the candidate on the special ballot paper you receive. Took me 5 minutes this afternoon 🗳️
Voting locations – Elections Canada
Information for electors in Canada. All you need to vote.
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The 'not in service' bus in the background pretty much sums up our reaction to BC Budget 2025. Brenda Bailey mentioned that they are protecting the "essentials." Transit is essential. It serves as a lifeline for thousands in our region...
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: "Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada - their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they're talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin - a lying murderous dictator. Make that makes sense."