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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 3h

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hiebzky @hiebzky.bsky.social · 9h

WFP Letter to the Ediitor
Saturday Oct. 11/2025

Too many lost to drugs

I live in Point Douglas and like many of my neighbours, I accept the evidence that harm reduction is evidence-based health care and want people in my neighbourhood to be able to access this lifesaving health care.

I think supervised consumption sites are needed, and that Winnipeg needs a number of them, and I would very much support one or a few being established in Point Douglas where I live. Similarly, detox options are needed, and I welcome their presence as well; again this is health-care treatment that is sorely needed in the midst of an ongoing drug toxicity crisis. Like any neighbourhood, views from here are diverse.

Yet, in recent years the views that have been highlighted from my neighbourhood in the media concerning possible local developments are not only anti-scientific, they frame people that I love as dangerous, delinquent, and harmful to others, seemingly as a strategy to prevent the establishment of lifesaving health care.

These views are in no way representative of people who live in Point Douglas — many in fact disagree. We have lost too many people to drug toxicity and the lack of services that is in part linked to this stigma. We can do so much better.

KATE SJOBERG

Winnipeg

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1h

RIP to the amazing Diane Keaton 💔

www.ctvnews.ca/entertainmen...

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton dead at 79: report

Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s 'Annie Hall' and her role in 'The Godfather' films, has died at age 79, People magazine reported Saturday.

www.ctvnews.ca

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jetsshado.bsky.social @jetsshado.bsky.social · 5h

In short, the Trump administration has engaged in a campaign that is attracting the worst possible people for roles in immigration enforcement.

News Wire - World 🌎 Independent News Network Pro-Democracy @democracyblue.bsky.social · 7h

ICE isn’t hiring the best people
It’s getting harder and harder to tell “law enforcement” from the criminals they claim to protect us from. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | ICE isn’t hiring the best people

It’s getting harder and harder to tell “law enforcement” from the criminals they claim to protect us from.

www.msnbc.com

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yknot05 @yknot05.bsky.social · 6h

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Kyle Minogue 🔬☀️ @kyleminogue.bsky.social · 6h

As a person of color, I think I have developed a pretty good radar for dog whistles over the years. Her pieces always set it off.

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Audra 🇨🇦 Halfdansdottir @intheprairie.bsky.social · 17h

Just a normal drive home on the Manitoba prairie.

A line of green northern lights over the tree line of a harvested field.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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🍁 Christine 🍁 @204queenb0574.bsky.social · 1d

I love the editorials from the Winnipeg Free Press. #canadasky #cdnpoli

Editorial from the October 10, 2025 e-edition of the Winnipeg Free Press. To make the article even larger and easier to read, open it in a new tab of your browser. The text will not distort even with resizing.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”

Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆

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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 1d

Reporter: Why didn’t Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nobel committee chair: We only give the award to people of courage and integrity.

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pascucci015.bsky.social @pascucci015.bsky.social · 1d

OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 10, 2005 and a forgettable season is suddenly made memorable on this Thanksgiving Day Monday by Milt Stegall. The 35 year old ‘Turtle Man’ schooled BC Lions DB Tony Tiller hauling in 4 passes from Kevin Glenn for 234 yards and 4 TDs in 44-23 win

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UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg.bsky.social · 1d

#UWinnipeg is proud to bestow an Honorary Doctorate on Scott Oake at the 127th Convocation on Friday, October 17.

LEARN MORE ⬇️

Scott Oake to receive Honorary Doctorate | University of Winnipeg News

UWinnipeg is proud to bestow an Honorary Doctor of Laws on Scott Oake for his broadcasting, advocacy, and unwavering compassion.

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Christi Belcourt @christibelcourt.com · 1d

The US isn’t actually against foreign governments at all being in the US, just people who have no money.

Then US’s main export and import: war.
Makes for a peaceful world. Uh huh.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Dave Minuk @icdave.bsky.social · 1d

Jets fans giving Jonathan Toews a massive Winnipeg cheer as he gets announced for his regular season debut in his hometown.

They were so loud they drowned out his announcement.

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Karen Pauls @karenpaulscbc.bsky.social · 1d

Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada's 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian-based Kontinental Hockey League. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Player at centre of World Junior sexual assault trial signs with Russian-based hockey league | CBC News

Michael McLeod, one of five members of Canada's 2018 junior team recently acquitted of sexual assault charges, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the Russian-based Kontinental Hock...

www.cbc.ca

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The Green Witch 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 💙 🐈 🐕 🌼 @guineys-mom.bsky.social · 2d

Poor people understand poverty and are more generous because of that understanding. Wealthy people can't understand it. They choose to blame the poor person, rather than give them a helping hand.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 1d

The RV where the 25-year-old lived was empty and there was blood all over the trailer, says the family.

Family says Joshua Francis Saulteaux missing after winning lottery

The family of Joshua Francis Saulteaux say 25 year old went missing shortly after winning $1 million Alberta lottery.

www.aptnnews.ca

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Robert MJ Thompson @wh0n0z.bsky.social · 1d

Bravo!! That's one beauty way to push back the veil of #trumpism.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Scott Forbes🇨🇦 @theecologyprof.bsky.social · 1d

First question. How much power will this drain from our system capacity? We are already talking about shortfalls the early 2030's. My guess is that the draw on our grid will be ENORMOUS. How will we meet that demand? By burning NATURAL GAS? #CleanEnergy
www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...

Manitoba to become site of huge carbon-capture facility

www.winnipegfreepress.com

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 2d

At the Canadian War Museum, there is a replica of Lester B. Pearson's Nobel Peace Prize on display.
Pearson was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his role in resolving the Suez Crisis through the creation of the United Nations Emergency Force.

A display case containing a replica Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Lester B. Pearson, on loan from Foreign Affairs Canada (IL 199605-01). The case holds a gold medal suspended above a black ribbon, with a label detailing the award. The background features a textured wall with abstract patterns, and a plaque describes the United Nations mission, including peacekeeping troops, established from 1973 to 1984.

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Murat Ates @wpgmurat.bsky.social · 2d

David Gustafsson is heading to waivers to make room for Jonathan Toews' return to health. Nikita Chibrikov, Brad Lambert, and Parker Ford all remain Jets.

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jetsshado.bsky.social @jetsshado.bsky.social · 1d

Manitoba's Climate Action organization said “there is no evidence” carbon capture will reduce emissions, and said “it brings a highly risky, unproven and expensive technology to Manitoba.”
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Montreal startup plans $200M carbon-capture facility in southwestern Manitoba | CBC News

A carbon-capture start-up plans to build a commercial carbon-removal facility in southwestern Manitoba at a cost of $200 million.

www.cbc.ca

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Brian F. Kelcey @stateofthecity.bsky.social · 2d

/2 While many colonial protests were about specific economic issues (e.g. taxation w/out consent of the governed, Western land grabs, etc) the decisive grievances leading to independence only followed from heavyhanded Imperial responses to those protests. Remember that in the weeks to come.

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 2d

just watched a dozen people ask microsoft copilot experts their most pressing questions and those questions were 90% “how do i turn it off?” and “when i turn it off, is it really off or is it spying on me?”

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