Polling shows Canadians support a new pipeline from Alberta to B.C. — if they don’t have to pay for it. Companies aren’t lining up to shell out, either. Here's a look at the economics of pipelines in Canada, including the cost of fossil fuel emissions and climate change thenarwhal.ca/canadian-pip...

The cost breakdown of a new Canadian pipeline | The Narwhal

Canadians aren’t sure they want to pay for a new pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast. We break down the basic costs of building and operating them

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Okay, BC, Canada, when can we get these here? Yes, BC-generated electricity is green-ish, and it's cheaper than many places, but we're now a net importer. What about next year when we're in a El Niño exacerbated, climate change driven drought? Makes sense to alleviate demand as much as possible.

🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦@jvipondmd.bsky.social · 2d ago

"new state laws and safety codes are reclassifying these plug-in kits as standard appliances — meaning renters can finally treat home solar like a simple toaster oven, plugging a personal power plant into any wall socket and cutting electricity bills by up to 25% with zero landlord approval."

If you're interested in history, culture, the movement of peoples, or personal histories, can I recommend Clan of the Painted Lady? In it, the filmmaker explores her family's history through China, Kolkata and Canada. It was really interesting. www.knowledge.ca/program/66d8...

I finally watched Wicked after picking up the DVD from the library. I really enjoyed it. Great music! Lovely set designs and costuming! So many themes! And great casting all around. I love the library.

What I found with Wiby's 'surprise me': periodictable.com/Properties/A... Apparently the elements are all grey or silver or colourless except for copper and gold, which are, well, copper and gold. Oh, and a couple of yellows. As someone who roamed through encyclopedias as a child, I miss this web.

Metin Seven (Moon Child's dad 🌝)@seven.eurosky.social · 4d ago

If, like me, you love 1990s Web sites, back when the internet wasn't enshittified by Big Tech yet, have a look at Wiby, a Web 1.0 search engine. Click on "Surprise me…" for random discoveries, often personal Web pages about obscure niche subjects, but sometimes you find a hidden gem… wiby.org

This made me smile. Maybe it will do the same for you.

Global Museum@globalmuseum.bsky.social · 4d ago

"The unknown heroes of the street have more talent than some who occupy a privileged place" - @patcamu #globalmuseum #music #Streetmusician

I recently finished reading The Dark of Light by @audreysharpe.bsky.social. I enjoyed the twists and turns. If you like sci-fi adventure with just a hint of romance, check it out. books2read.com/thedarkoflight

Available now at your favorite digital store!

The Dark of Light: Space Opera Sci-Fi Adventure by Audrey Sharpe

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I'm sure this is fine 😬

Nahel Belgherze@wxnb.bsky.social · 5d ago

Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.

Great video by Heather McPherson. @wgreaves.bsky.social, as the MP for Victoria, will you defend public healthcare in Canada even if it means taking your leader to task?

Heather McPherson MP@heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 6d ago

Danielle Smith’s Bill 11 is the biggest attack on public health care in Canadian history, and Mark Carney is letting her. He and his Health Minister are refusing to enforce the Canada Health Act. (1/2) youtu.be/09BufyB0vWw?...

If you're a book lover - or like knowledge - this is tragic.

Dr. Erika Graham-Goering@jeanneologist.bsky.social · last wk.

'Anthropic described the project as “our effort to disruptively scan all the world’s books” in an internal memo, which noted “we do not want it to be known that we are pursuing this project”.'

I found this in my writing research: coronertalk.com It might come in handy in the current book - I was led there by a question about determining time of death.

"not until 1960 that all First Nations adults had the right to vote without giving up their Indian status" There are always new things to learn about our history, even if I'd rather not - 1960 is not that long ago. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians | CBC News

The billionaire CEO of one of Canada's largest companies has come under fire for seeming to endorse stripping voting rights from some and giving more votes to the ultra wealthy. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke...

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This month's Armchair Alien book of the month is a bit different. It's a zine! I created a zine with my space archaeology scifi short story along with what I call a solo worldbuilding journalling game, as well as some other stuff. armchairalien.substack.com/p/book-of-th...

Book of the Month July 2026

Something a little different this month...

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Okay, British Columbia, when? Why are we lagging so much? I mean, I'm hoping to get a tall building across the way from me just so it can provide shade, but until then, this would be great.

Helen Czerski@helenczerski.bsky.social · last wk.

Plug-in solar panels are coming to the UK from August 27th! It's been in the pipeline for a while & it's already common in Germany. But it's BRILLIANT because it opens up these technologies to renters & ppl w/o their own roof. Plugs into a normal socket & supplies ~ 10-20% of household needs. ☀️🎉

Hey, Victoria BC, if you're looking for sewing classes, check out the Green Thimble. I took a corset making class there. Also check out the repair cafe - I haven't been in person but want to check it out myself. fgca.ca/repair-cafe/ #yyj

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · last wk.

“More people are seeking screen-free hobbies or ‘side quests,’ sustainable clothing options and hands-on skills such as knitting, pottery and woodworking. Downtown Sewing meets those demands, offering a space for people to connect with each other and their clothing.”

This is very cool. There is also no way in hell you'd find me in these caves.

Canadian Geographic@cangeo.bsky.social · last wk.

Today on Can Geo : Spanning 25,450 metres in length, British Columbia’s ARGO cave system surpasses Castleguard Cave by more than 4,000 metres 👉 Read the full story: https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/pursuing-the-void-the-discovery-of-canadas-new-longest-cave-system/

"I swear I only watch it for the marmots" Seriously, this is amazing, and I now want a streaming platform that's just watching wildlife where all the proceeds go to research. Here's my $5/month.

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 2w ago

Facing federal science budget cuts, biologist Daniel Blumstein resorted to uploading marmot videos to OnlyFans to raise funds for his marmot research. However, when he uploaded his driver’s license for verification, OnlyFans informed him that his appearance didn’t match the marmots in the videos.

Okay, I've added bike lane sweeper to the list of acceptable retirement jobs along with work in a bookstore/cat rescue (in the fantasy where I'm able to retire). Though I guess we do have Curbie here to do that.

Bike Cleveland@bikecleveland.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our human-powered Bike Lane Sweeper is here, and ready for volunteers. If you're interested in helping, learn more about the process at www.bikecleveland.org/bike.../swee... spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland...

Yes! Whatever happens today there's this bright spot.

Stardust 🌏🎬@stardustbluepr.com · 2w ago

California becomes the second state to pass a ban on octopus farming and first state to prohibit farmed octopus sales

If you haven't listened to this episode, do it now. If the story of Maria Sibylla Merian fascinates you this one will entrance you. Though I do wonder if the men that supported her supported women in science or supported *this* woman in science. Better than nothing still.

What’sHerName Podcast@whatshernamepod.bsky.social · 3mo ago

And in a "you must hear it to believe it" story, entomologist Evelyn Cheesman went on 8 solo expeditions across the South Pacific, collected ~100,000 specimens, identified dozens of previously unknown species, and used her specialized knowledge to save countless lives during WWII. 👀#womenhistory

This is me - I have a car but rarely use it. Once I started cycling, I realized it was also more enjoyable than sitting in a car. I recently bought a cargo ebike, and even though it's definitely a bike with a boost, it means more trips I can take without the car. And every choice matters.

Alaina Wood@thegarbagequeen.bsky.social · 2w ago

E-bikes, scooters, and mopeds are reducing more demand for oil than electric vehicles! Always wear a helmet and don’t forget to pressure your local government for protected bike lanes!

okay BC, you need to get your act together.

Senator Scott Wiener@scottwiener.bsky.social · 2w ago

Electric bills are way too high — particularly PG&E — and plug-in solar is a great way to lower those bills. I’m authoring legislation to allow Californians to easily use these devices; it’s currently quite hard, if not impossible, for people to do so.

yay, they did it! I can't wait for this book.

Rene Astle 🇨🇦🌻@castle88.bsky.social · 3w ago

I backed this project. Am I going to dye things? Probably not, but I think I'll still enjoy the book. www.kickstarter.com/projects/nin... #yyj

The purpose of education is to learn to think, creatively and critically, to assess and analyze, maybe even come up with new hypotheses and test them.

David Ho@davidho.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is the kind of idiocy you get on Threads. I think the main purpose of pursuing a PhD is to develop your thinking, research, and communication skills, which you can't do in 45 minutes on Claude.

Beware of geeks bearing gifts! I say as a geek myself. This is brilliant. They should have given them free tickets for the effort.

ContempraInn 🌹@contemprainn.bsky.social · 2w ago

📹| In a funny incident, two people tried to enter a movie theater screening [The Odyssey] without buying tickets after hiding inside a miniature model of the Trojan Horse in a comedic reenactment of the famous story.

"a warming climate is making those fires more intense, harder to fight and more likely to send smoke into major cities"

Andrew Kurjata@akurjata.ca · 3w ago

Smoky skies have just one fix: stop burning fossil fuels www.cbc.ca/news/science...

This month's guest at Armchair Alien is AM Scott. This one's struck the heart strings because AM has a sister who's also an author, and my late mom is the writer (and reader) who inspired me. Ligtwave: Nexus Station is now on my ereader. armchairalien.substack.com/p/a-guest-at...

A Guest at the Armchair: A.M. Scott

We pull up a second chair for A.M. Scott and Lightwave: Nexus Station

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So an impaired driver drives an uninsured vehicle in a manner that it rolls over - and they get a 3 day driving prohibition 😒

Times Colonist@timescolonist.bsky.social · 3w ago

ohmygorsh, the boy in this week's list 🥹 If you need something heartwarming today.

WeRateDogs@weratedogs.com · 3w ago

Here are the top 5 dogs of the week!

Nirvana The Band The Show The Movie doesn't involve Nirvana at all? What?! But it was enjoyable, even if not what I expected. And very Canadian. Even Torontonian I'd say.