bergsbites
@bergsbites.bsky.social
Drinks good coffee. Supports local/small business. Raptors/Leafs/Jays. Grandpa. I manage the Fountain Pen feed. Be kind. 🇨🇦
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso
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June 21, 2024: Doug Ford abruptly shuts down the Ontario Science Centre, insisting that the roof is unstable and won’t withstand the next winter.
January 26, 2026: After the latest and greatest dumping of snow in Toronto, the building is fine.
Almost as if winter was never the issue, eh?
January 26, 2026: After the latest and greatest dumping of snow in Toronto, the building is fine.
Almost as if winter was never the issue, eh?
January 26, 2026 at 2:25 PM
June 21, 2024: Doug Ford abruptly shuts down the Ontario Science Centre, insisting that the roof is unstable and won’t withstand the next winter.
January 26, 2026: After the latest and greatest dumping of snow in Toronto, the building is fine.
Almost as if winter was never the issue, eh?
January 26, 2026: After the latest and greatest dumping of snow in Toronto, the building is fine.
Almost as if winter was never the issue, eh?
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My journey from foreign correspondent (Reuters bureau chief in Ottawa) to Uber driver in Trump's America. I once documented human displacement and desperation; now I am living it, by Steve Scherer
stevescherer.substack.com/p/my-journey... via @tomhawthorn.bsky.social #journalism
stevescherer.substack.com/p/my-journey... via @tomhawthorn.bsky.social #journalism
My journey from foreign correspondent to Uber driver in Trump's America
I once documented human displacement and desperation; now I am living it
stevescherer.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 AM
My journey from foreign correspondent (Reuters bureau chief in Ottawa) to Uber driver in Trump's America. I once documented human displacement and desperation; now I am living it, by Steve Scherer
stevescherer.substack.com/p/my-journey... via @tomhawthorn.bsky.social #journalism
stevescherer.substack.com/p/my-journey... via @tomhawthorn.bsky.social #journalism
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Can’t believe I‘m saying this, but Bill Clinton put out a pretty powerful statement about the killings in Minneapolis.
January 26, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Can’t believe I‘m saying this, but Bill Clinton put out a pretty powerful statement about the killings in Minneapolis.
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PM Carney calls on Canadians to buy Canadian
January 24, 2026 at 8:22 PM
PM Carney calls on Canadians to buy Canadian
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If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Sarah Harmer
Crash Vegas
Cowboy Junkies
Indigo Girls
Serena Ryder
Sarah Harmer
Crash Vegas
Cowboy Junkies
Indigo Girls
Serena Ryder
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Lilith Fair
Case, Lang, Veirs
Stars
She and Him
Neko Case
Lilith Fair
Case, Lang, Veirs
Stars
She and Him
Neko Case
January 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen, with women lead singers
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
Jill Barber
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Cesaria Evora
Loreena McKennitt
Holly Cole
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A major winter storm brewing south of the border could bring between 20 to 30 cm of snow to #Toronto this weekend.
Read more below ⬇️🔗 #ONstorm
nowtoronto.com/news/snowfal...
Read more below ⬇️🔗 #ONstorm
nowtoronto.com/news/snowfal...
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A major winter storm brewing south of the border could bring between 20 to 30 cm of snow to #Toronto this weekend.
Read more below ⬇️🔗 #ONstorm
nowtoronto.com/news/snowfal...
Read more below ⬇️🔗 #ONstorm
nowtoronto.com/news/snowfal...
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Lately the only part of Bluesky to bring me any joy has been the fountain pens feed. Consider this an expression of my gratitude.
![Ink bottle, brown fountain pen, text "As times become increasingly fraught, I find myself retreating to the smaller and increasingly analouge [sic] elements of my life."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tbqqvyv6pjjww44glrmycaxl/bafkreig42zalkiatmu2g3pdfltqgwaaldghcozh2vegbo3dibalc4npkou@jpeg)
January 23, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Lately the only part of Bluesky to bring me any joy has been the fountain pens feed. Consider this an expression of my gratitude.
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This is a WILD thread—that is still ongoing bsky.app/profile/musi...
January 20, 2026 at 2:48 AM
This is a WILD thread—that is still ongoing bsky.app/profile/musi...
Post a car picture you took. 📷📸
1958 Chevrolet Impala.
1958 Chevrolet Impala.
January 19, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Post a car picture you took. 📷📸
1958 Chevrolet Impala.
1958 Chevrolet Impala.
While the Bears season didn't end the way I hoped, it sure was an entertaining season. Can't wait for next year.
January 19, 2026 at 3:16 AM
While the Bears season didn't end the way I hoped, it sure was an entertaining season. Can't wait for next year.
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the Florida Panthers are at the White House and ... are they trying to dress like Trump too?
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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It's a good day to remind the folks from Toronto and Ontario that we have a #ONstorm feed here on BlueSky, if that's your thing. Happy snow day.
This almost never happens. Schools themselves are closed (not just transportation cancellation) across almost the entire GTA #ONstorm
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
Schools closed in Toronto and across the GTA due to snow storm
Schools across the GTA are closed this morning due to a snow storm in the region.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
It's a good day to remind the folks from Toronto and Ontario that we have a #ONstorm feed here on BlueSky, if that's your thing. Happy snow day.
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Current scene at the most recent ICE shooting: Multiple members of the media were injured from ICE munitions.
January 15, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Current scene at the most recent ICE shooting: Multiple members of the media were injured from ICE munitions.
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Minneapolis tonight.
January 15, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Minneapolis tonight.
A snowstorm is on the way to southern and eastern Ontario, and southern Quebec, with totals ranging from 10 to 25 cm expected through Thursday. https://ow.ly/ueIq50XWYQS
Brace for significant travel impacts as snowstorm to bring hefty totals - The Weather Network
Parts of southern Ontario could see their biggest snowfall event of the season so far, with 10-25 cm expected to fall through Thursday. Travel will likely be difficult as road conditions and visibility degrade
ow.ly
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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"Heat is a primary driver of microplastic release"
#PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth
theconversation.com/takeaway-cof...
#PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth
theconversation.com/takeaway-cof...
Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
The material of your coffee cup matters more than you might think.
theconversation.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"Heat is a primary driver of microplastic release"
#PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth
theconversation.com/takeaway-cof...
#PlasticWaste #PlasticPollution #PublicHealth
theconversation.com/takeaway-cof...
In case any of you buy these.
No Name brand beef burgers recalled across Canada for E. coli risk - National | Globalnews.ca
Some No Name brand beef burgers are being recalled in Canada for a risk of E. coli contamination, which food regulators say may make people sick.
globalnews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 10:51 PM
In case any of you buy these.
They gave the people what they wanted.
Toronto was PRETTY happy to see Kyle Lowry back in town. 🥹
Toronto was PRETTY happy to see Kyle Lowry back in town. 🥹
January 13, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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*** Ontario Virus & Variant Update | Jan 11 ***
Hospitalizations due to COVID increased from 176 to 241 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations have start dropping from the peak of 1,400 to 1,095 with RSV increasing from 121 to 156. 🧵1/
Hospitalizations due to COVID increased from 176 to 241 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations have start dropping from the peak of 1,400 to 1,095 with RSV increasing from 121 to 156. 🧵1/
January 11, 2026 at 9:25 PM
*** Ontario Virus & Variant Update | Jan 11 ***
Hospitalizations due to COVID increased from 176 to 241 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations have start dropping from the peak of 1,400 to 1,095 with RSV increasing from 121 to 156. 🧵1/
Hospitalizations due to COVID increased from 176 to 241 in the last update. Influenza hospitalizations have start dropping from the peak of 1,400 to 1,095 with RSV increasing from 121 to 156. 🧵1/
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I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
This 😄
January 11, 2026 at 4:57 AM
This 😄
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The Bears win their first playoff game in 15 years, the only way this team knows how. See you back here at Soldier Field next weekend.
Bears 31, Packers 27
Bears 31, Packers 27
January 11, 2026 at 4:35 AM
The Bears win their first playoff game in 15 years, the only way this team knows how. See you back here at Soldier Field next weekend.
Bears 31, Packers 27
Bears 31, Packers 27
I never gave up faith in these comeback Bears. Last two minutes, again. And Caleb Williams💥 We deserve this.
January 11, 2026 at 4:40 AM
I never gave up faith in these comeback Bears. Last two minutes, again. And Caleb Williams💥 We deserve this.