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Cloe Logan@cloelogan.bsky.social · yesterday

A proposed municipal pause on AI data centres in Hamilton seemed like a done deal. All but 1 of the 16 elected officials in the city voted in favour of bringing the bylaw forward. Then, the majority flipped. Here's what happened + what implications it could have for other municipalities.

One of the clearest descriptions of climate dynamics for laypeople that you’ll ever hear: “It will inevitably get worse. It will get worse and worse and worse.”

This isn't the new normal. It's just the beginning

This summer’s disasters appear to have boosted climate multilateralism, at least within Europe, and underscored the need to tackle fossil fuels. But we may not be waiting long for the scientists' “wor...

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"It’s as if we launched a war against nature, and that has turned place after place into something that resembles a war zone," writes @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social. "The climate movement is a peace movement, a movement to end this war and its casualties."

We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate warzone | Rebecca Solnit

Summer is not what it once was. We have been robbed of one of life’s great joys

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Yesterday — a Friday before a long weekend — the Carney Liberals quietly approved the Crawford nickel mine they added to the major projects list in November, despite concerns raised about it. @matinsarfraz.bsky.social's detailed some of those concerns here: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/14/n...

Ontario nickel mine lands on major projects list despite major environmental and market red flags

The federal government’s decision to place Ontario’s Crawford Nickel Project on its new list of “nation-building” projects is raising concerns from experts who say Ottawa is moving ahead while serious...

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Nice day for @nationalobserver.com, with a h/t in @theguardian.com by Olivia Bowden and on CBC Front Burner, courtesy of @parismarx.com for two separate stories this morning. It's always appreciated when bigger media goes out of its way to acknowledge our work!

What an incredible show @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social has put together with Comedy Band Camp. From Julius Rodriguez and his stellar jazz band to the dance troupe to both Josh and Tevin Williams' stand-up, I was completely blown away. If he's playing your city, get yourself a ticket!

First thoughts coming out of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey: - See it in the largest format you can. IMAX was worth the price of admission; - The first act was a little rough. I expected Nolan to do his non-linear routine to smooth out some of the sluggishness, but he didn't really do so (1/x)

In the heat of the evacuations, and with a lack of reliable information, evacuees are hearing rumours — including fears that if their homes are razed by wildfires, it will be easier for industry to start mining in their community.

Ontario wildfire response fans fires of distrust

With the provincial government keeping a low profile and a dearth of solid information, some of the people impacted by the wildfires raging in Ontario's north are seeking alternative explanations.

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What a show from Buddy Guy, man. Absolutely blown away. Seeing him was a bucket list thing for me. I've been a fan of his since I was in diapers. He was so energetic, playful and fun. He brought his son out to jam with him and melt our faces off. I'm still over the moon. What a show. What a night!

Starting a new routine of going on 5ks every morning along the Humber. This picture doesn't do the river any justice. Kings and I routinely spy trumpeter swans, Canadian geese (of course) and even the occasional hawk. Love the place I live.

Caught Paranormal Activity before its run ended at the Mirvish Theatre, to kick off the month of my birth. I had a lot of fun, and adored the set and sound design, but I did leave with a few questions about the narrative. I'll be thinking about this one for a good while.

Nothing against power grid interties, in fact they're needed, but with the Alberta west coast pipeline deal coming soon it's fair to say we're seeing a pattern of the Carney gov timing electricity updates with pipeline updates - presumably flooding the zone to mitigate blow back.

Energy minister to name 5 priority power-line projects for federal backing today | CBC News

The federal government is expected to announce on Friday that it will prioritize infrastructure upgrades that allow provinces to share excess electricity more cheaply and easily.

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This story I wrote for @nationalobserver.com won gold at the Atlantic Journalism Awards last night :,) I'm proud of this one, it was the last story I wrote in Atlantic Canada before moving to Toronto. Thank you to @jameswsthomson.com for editing it, and to the Isthmus for being beautiful. ✨

Planned New Brunswick gas plant could threaten vital migratory bird corridor

As the province moves ahead with plans for a new gas plant, experts and residents warn it could endanger one of Canada’s most fragile and important ecological corridors.

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When the catastrophe strikes the place you love, do you run or do you stay? What does it teach you?

The week @nationalobserver.com broke news about a Trump-linked US company hosting Albertans' electoral data, our site started suffering from massive outages. Our provider tells us their servers are under attack. We don't know if we're the target, but the timing is weird. Thanks for bearing with us!

BREAKING: Alberta voter data has appeared on the website of a US company named repeatedly by separatist David Parker. After @rorywh.bsky.social discovered the breach, the website was taken down amid questions from Elections Alberta.

Alberta voter data found on website of US company linked to Centurion Project

Elections Alberta is already investigating a breach of voter data obtained by separatist David Parker. The US company, 10XVotes, has been repeatedly mentioned by Parker as having been involved in the ...

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The Mikisew Cree First Nation says the missing data is essential to prove a link between industrial contamination and rising cancer rates in the northern Alberta community. By @sonalg.bsky.social for @nationalobserver.com

First Nation accuses Alberta of withholding cancer data

At a press conference in Ottawa this week, Chief Billy‑Joe Tuccaro said the Mikisew Cree First Nation is still waiting for Alberta Health Services (AHS) to release more recent data, which he believes ...

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After disappearing from the Milwaukee River in the early 20th century due to overfishing and habitat loss, the new discovery of an adult sturgeon 20 miles upstream from Lake Michigan is a milestone in a massive restoration project that’s been underway for 20 years www.wuwm.com/lake-sturgeo...

The Moon: oh wow you guys decided to come back Artemis II crew: earth’s haunted

Now that it's out in general release, here are my spoiler-free thoughts on Project Hail Mary — a swashbuckling sci-fi adventure the likes of which they haven't made in many years. boxd.it/dwHIXp

A ★★★★★ review of Project Hail Mary (2026)

I was fortunate to catch an advance screening of this film in 70mm and I am very happy that I did. Project Hail Mary is a sci-fi drama that places much more emphasis on the fiction than the science, b...

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Working the desk and having a hand in editing Rory's well-executed investigations has been a real joy for me this past year. Hard to believe he's a first-year journo. This nomination is well deserved for him and all others involved.

Jimmy Thomson@jameswsthomson.com · 5mo ago

Congratulations to @rorywh.bsky.social for being what must be one of the earliest-career nominees in National Newspaper Award history — and in the innovation category, no less. Huge.

The Media Ecosystem Observatory has found that just 100 accounts in Canada are responsible for 68% of posts promoting conspiracy theories. But they are having an outsized impact on local governments. Read my latest: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/25/n...

One hundred accounts are behind the majority of conspiracy theory content in Canada

Researchers analyzed more than 14 million social media posts from accounts in Canada and found that 87 per cent of conspiratorial claims come from influencers, with just 100 users responsible for near...

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At every single stage of my life there has been a movie or show suited for my age group in which Catherine O’Hara was a standout player. This just sucks, man.

I am in court this morning, covering the latest on the court battle between the Ford government and cycling advocates. The province is challenging a decision that ruled taking out major bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion is unconstitutional. Here's a primer for @nationalobserver.com

Ford’s war on bike lanes heads back to court

This week, the province will return to court to challenge a decision that ruled that taking out bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue in an effort to reduce traffic congestion...

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I'm so exhausted from the seemingly regular trauma of opening my social media to video recordings of cold-blooded murder committed by masked and unidentifiable thugs on the streets of the US who will never be held to account. (1/x)

no you see I was told that Trump’s deep respect and reverence for PMMC meant that he would never dare call Carney governor and that Canada and the US were v close to a deal but that pesky Premier Ford got in the way & ruined everything maybe libs can stop sane washing Trump now!!

Canada's exports to China: 3.9% of overall exports. America's exports to China: 7.1% of overall exports. Kindly fuck off, Donald.

Absolute scorcher from @maxfawcett.bsky.social. Highly recommend the read (and viewing of Carney's excellent speech).

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After months of trying to play nice with Donald Trump and MAGA world, Mark Carney decided to drop the hammer of truth on his rogue administration, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes. What comes next will help determine Canada's place in the world — and whether it even has one.

Thanks to Front Burner and @jaymepoisson.bsky.social for having @maxfawcett.bsky.social and myself on to sort through what to make of Carney’s climate retreats. Crucial topic right now.

Mark Carney: climate friend or foe? | Front Burner | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen

In 2015, as governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney’s ‘Tragedy of the Horizons’ speech made waves in the global climate community. It was seen as a landmark call for the financial sector to recog...

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