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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 1d

And climate change is driving wildfires. If you don't want to read scientific papers like this one share.google/TN2NI0M4D8QH... I'd recommend John Valliant's Fire Weather share.google/jtCUO7ZF1GSw...

Human driven climate change increased the likelihood of the 2023 record area burned in Canada - npj Climate and Atmospheric Science

npj Climate and Atmospheric Science - Human driven climate change increased the likelihood of the 2023 record area burned in Canada

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 1d

To be crystal clear: it's not about what the scientists "told CBC News", not just informed opinion. The science itself is very clear. You can question perhaps the degree of NL contribution to climate change, but it's fact that the oil from here is a contributor. Full stop. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Wakeham says no link between N.L. wildfires, oil industry in campaign where climate change largely absent | CBC News

The 2025 provincial election is happening in the direct aftermath of one of the worst climate-related disasters in Newfoundland and Labrador’s recent history.

www.cbc.ca

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 3d

"Energy dominance," you say?

As of this year, *China is exporting more clean-energy technology than the US is exporting the dirty stuff*.

The future is green energy & China, not the US, is set to dominate it.

China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance

China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.

www.bloomberg.com

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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 2d

Foreign companies will now require Beijing’s approval to export products that contain even trace amounts of Chinese-sourced rare-earth minerals, or that were manufactured using the country’s technology on.ft.com/4ofimM8

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 3d

I'm just thinking a lot about Hickory Sticks.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 3d

Huh. Call from mayor to VOCM Open Line making pitch for shipping the Marineland belugas to sheltered cove near Burgeo. "We've sent some letters off..." No responses yet.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 4d

Posted this just as a reminder of the many people still in the thick of it, even if the fire is out.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 4d

Just saw on Facebook that some of my extended family are finally getting back into their home after the CBN wildfire. Happy for them for this milestone. And my heart goes out to everyone - them included- still on the long road to some normalcy. #nlpoli

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 5d

There's a lot in this transit piece from The Independent, but I feel like this is one part NL doesn't talk about nearly enough. The business case for public transit in St. John's – The Independent share.google/7QkcZfQxo7Qr...

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 8d

"It is an 'extreme possibility and likelihood' that the province will just keep borrowing and paying more and more interest, at higher and higher rates" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

N.L. has the country's highest per-capita debt. It's all but hidden in the election | CBC News

Provincial party leaders have been making big money promises while out on the campaign trail.

www.cbc.ca

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 8d

"The Canada Pension Plan is the largest source of retirement income for many Canadians. It was never intended to serve as a piggy bank to fund the government’s pet projects."

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 8d

Ottawa must not compromise CPPIB’s independence to fund major projects

Political interference, even under the guise of nation-building, risks eroding trust in the Maple Eight

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 8d

This is an excellent piece, addressing not just the news funding but the Facebook news ban in a more meaningful way... "I do worry about the knowledge base of Canadians if news is never allowed back on Facebook, since a lot of people are still relying on that to understand what’s going on.”

Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 8d

“The big newsrooms get bigger and the little ones get strangled, and that to me fundamentally is not good for a healthy competitive news environment." -David Skok, The Logic reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/how-goo...

How Google’s funding for Canadian news publishers is split – and who benefits the most

A CAD 100m annual payout is reshaping the country’s news ecosystem. Four managers discuss who’s left behind and what it means for democracy

reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk

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Gordon Little @gord.games · 9d

1) Get wrecked, Microsoft.

2) I miss when my Operating System didn't advertise at me.

3) Windows 7 was peak.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 9d

Also, to repeat The Weekly Writ here: "Hopefully we’ll soon have a poll published that has been conducted during the campaign to give us a better clue of what to expect — otherwise voters might cast a ballot with an out-of-date impression of where this race stands."
...I'm not holding my breath.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 9d

Listening to radio this morning and heard news brief on Narrative research poll, with NO MENTION of when it was conducted, let alone anything on margin of error or other context. People like Éric are out flagging relevant info, but how many are seeing/hearing it? #nlpoli

Éric Grenier @ericgrenier.bsky.social · 9d

The Liberals made inroads in new parts of the country in the 2025 election while they fell back in some traditional strongholds. Has their path to a majority changed? Plus, a new NL poll! (Sort of?) www.thewrit.ca/p/weekly-wri...

Weekly Writ 10/2: Has the Liberal path to a majority changed?

The Liberals made up ground in unexpected places in the last election, potentially giving them more paths to a majority government

www.thewrit.ca

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Writers' Trust of Canada @writerstrust.bsky.social · 10d

Announcing finalists for the 2025 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy — congratulations to:

◢ @vincebeiser.bsky.social

◢ @vassb.bsky.social & @denisehearn.bsky.social

◢ Pamela Cross

◢ Stephen J.A. Ward

$70K winner announced Nov 25 at a live event in Toronto bit.ly/4g8wCDv

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 10d

So the meeting is there. Anyone interested, you can go to the stream/YouTube and jump to about 14:10 and that's where it starts. Many thanks to the collective brain trust for help with this one.

Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 10d

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 10d

Any NS people who can chime in? There's supposed to be a 9am committee meet. I pulled the stream but, while the wait music is... interesting, I'm not getting any Public Bills committee. What am I missing? Was it moved? Is there an in camera piece at the top? 🤷 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zu_J...

Oct. 1, 2025 - Public Bills Committee Proceedings

YouTube video by Nova Scotia Legislature

www.youtube.com

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Amanda Leduc @amandaleduc.bsky.social · 12d

Disabled friends! I am thrilled to be overseeing @fiddlehd.bsky.social's Summer 2026 issue--DISABILITY: THE REVOLUTION.

Our theme is REVOLUTION and you can interpret that as widely as you like. If you identify as disabled and want to answer this call, please submit!

thefiddlehead.ca/revolution

[Image description: White text against a purple background: The Fiddlehead, Atlantic Canada's Literary Journal. Disability: The Revolution. The Fiddlehead's Summer 2026 Special Issue. Call for Submissions from Disabled Writers: Deadline November 30, 2025.]

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 14d

*Magic bean* 🫘 Happy to see/hear this #nlpoli chat youtu.be/bf_LHOqgFtg?...

The Writ Podcast - Ep. 146: What's at stake in Newfoundland and Labrador's election

YouTube video by Éric Grenier

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 14d

Those who know me know I do like a little 🍎 chat. Very much enjoyed Willow Kean's latest on Substack (@thelittleredchicken) Weekend decompression at its finest.

Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 14d

That's all to say I'm taking Saturday morning fun, light but not American podcast recommendations. Toronto-centric Ontariana need not apply.

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Ashley Fitzpatrick @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social · 14d

Drives me crazy we don't have (that I know of) something more like BBC Radio 4 news quiz in Canada. Listened to latest back to back with CBC News quiz. CBC show spent over 10 mins on beer/Moosehead going all cans. Not comparable maybe, but can we get some real, regular, relaxed news chat then?

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