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Beth
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bethica.bsky.social
Why is everyone sharing crap AI generated cartoon art today did the bots get a memo
February 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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kpateonthehill.bsky.social
Today we mark Louis Riel Day by honouring the legacy of Louis Riel. Louis Riel was a Métis leader, advocate, and nation-builder who fought for the rights, culture, and political recognition of Métis Peoples. 1/2

#LouisRielDay #MétisHistory #IndigenousRights #Reconciliation #Justice #SenCA #CdnPoli
February 16, 2026 at 5:22 PM
bethica.bsky.social
Petition for it to be Louis Riel Day across Canada, not just Manitoba
cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d
Happy...
Family Day (AB, BC, NB, Ont., Sask.)
Louis Riel Day (MB)
Heritage Day (NS)
Islander Day (PEI)
Civic Holiday (Corner Brook, NL)
Monday (QC, NWT, YT, NU, rest of NL)
February 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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lukelebrun.ca
Mark Sutcliffe and Lowell Green were both subjects of the same Broadcast Standards complaint over anti-Black racism in their coverage of a 1997 police shooting of a man having a mental health incident

Here are transcripts from Sutcliffe and Green's radio shows:

www.cbsc.ca/decisionsarc...
Mark Sutcliffe: Isn't it harmful as well, though, when 30 minutes after an incident happens, before anybody can really know what was behind the shooting, that there are certain people on the scene who are accusing police and verbally attacking police for racism? Shiv Chopra: Well, you see, if you were a family and your young son or somebody got shot and those people who are around, they want to know what it is and what happened and so forth, and of course there is a lot of emotion. Mark Sutcliffe: Is this the responsibility of the police force to improve its race relations, to have more training? Is it responsibility of the provincial government to provide more funding and more opportunity for that? But is there also the responsibility of members of the black community to perhaps wait and attempt to be a little more restrained before they immediately accuse police of racism in every case where a black person is involved? owell Green: Well, I think... It seems to me that the black community has a special responsibility here. Now, this can be argued, okay, but my feeling is because they're the ones who are always being tarred with the same brush, it seems to me that this community, the black community has a special problem. They've got to work very hard, work with immigration officials to keep these bad asses out of here. Michael: Okay. But what about people of other colour that come in here, who are creating crime or, you know, getting in the media for... Lowell Green: They're not a visible minority. It's a special... I'm not saying that it's right or it's wrong. What I am trying to deal with is fact. If we see blacks involved in a disproportionate number of crimes, particularly violent crimes, it only fuels racism. If l am a black man and I see this, I'm going to work especially hard to make sure that some of these known criminals don't come in here from Jamaica, or wherever they're coming.
February 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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internethippo.bsky.social
10 pm bedtime total cultural victory
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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cupescfp.bsky.social
CUPE stands in solidarity with the Cuban people and the trade union movement as the country grapples with intensified U.S. sanctions. We support the Cuban people’s sovereignty and their right to self determination.

Read the statement here: cupe.ca/solidarity-c...
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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erininthemorning.com
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."

Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.

It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
bethica.bsky.social
“Spell check that agrees with you” oooh saving that one for later
ianboudreau.com Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 5d
Man I'm so goddamn sick of ai. "Wahhh you can't have a reasonable conversation about ai on here," yeah maybe be mad about the two year parade of scam artists and financial charlatans and environmental ruiners who have radicalized everyone against the spell check that agrees with you
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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terrilltf.bsky.social
Indian Residential School Survivors and Family Hotline:
1-866-925-4419

Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645;

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868.

First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310.

Native Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-877-209-1266.
February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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terrilltf.bsky.social
Trans Lifeline (Canada): 1-877-330-6366. A 24/7 peer support hotline run by trans people for trans and questioning people in crisis.
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 1-800-246-7743. Provides support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults (up to age 25).
February 11, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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michellegamage.bsky.social
The third worst mass shooting in Canadian history happened yesterday in a small BC town. Kids are dead, a community is reeling. This is a time to grieve. This is not a time to gain political points by punching down on trans people.
Thoughtful @melwoods.me essay:
xtramagazine.com/power/tumble...
The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada | Xtra Magazine
Bad actors on the right are leaping to connect the shooter’s trans identity to the violence
xtramagazine.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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nolore.bsky.social
Canada must help Cuba. Here is my latest about Canada's long and deep relationship with the island nation, and how Carney's Davos speech turned out to be all talk and no action.

noraloreto.substack.com/p/canada-mus...
Canada must support Cuba
"You cannot ‘live within the lie’ of mutual benefit through integration when integration becomes the source of your subordination.”
noraloreto.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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dommedeluise.bsky.social
no eres mis casa bonita
no eres mis esposa bonita
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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psac-afpc.bsky.social
$6 billion. That’s what remote work could save taxpayers.
Carney’s government knows it. Their own research shows it.

So why force workers back into overcrowded offices? Stop the waste.
Join the fight to protect remote work. ForYouCanada.ca
February 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
bethica.bsky.social
Gotta admire Bruce Fanjoy’s dedication to being a hater
suzannekettley.bsky.social Suzanne Kettley @suzannekettley.bsky.social · 11d
Bruce Fanjoy has launched a petition to require all federal party leaders to obtain and maintain top security clearance.

It's open for a couple of months.
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-7148 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
February 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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clairewillett.bsky.social
one of the greatest human triumphs of my lifetime is the relentless, unceasing, heroic effort by DECADES' worth of doctors and scientists to find a cure for a disease much of the world didn't take seriously for years because it predominantly affected a community they thought kinda deserved it
nome.bsky.social Nome @nome.bsky.social · 10d
Just because good news is worth celebrating:

There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.

HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
February 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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smoothdunk2.bsky.social
The Struggles Of Elon Musk 😔
A cartoon made in response to an Elon Musk tweet that reads “Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” really knew what they were talking about 😔” The black and white cartoon shows Musk standing against the wind. There is a distant expression on his face and a single tear being blown from his left eye. He wraps his arms around himself, trying to keep warm. The world is so cruel to him. Punishing him for the meagre crime of hoarding massive amounts of wealth and showing no empathy for the vulnerable. Also, he uses his platform to boost racism, misogyny, and white supremacy but seriously guys who would hold that against a fella? Next to him a caption reads “Being a shit person is ruining my life”
February 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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theserfstv.bsky.social
Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation currently implemented or passing in Canada
A map of Canada showing Alberta and Saskatchewan being in the red for anti trans legislation passed and Quebec and Ontario turning red rapidly
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
This isn’t okay :(
January 30, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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jfruh.bsky.social
man it took me a long time scrolling to realize catherine o'hara had died bc people were just posting pics and appreciation and like, why wouldn't you do that on a normal day
January 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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journodale.bsky.social
She deserves a national funeral.
theglobeandmail.com The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 18d
Catherine O’Hara, the Canadian actor known for her comedic roles across the decades including Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, dies at 71.

tgam.ca/4qcKxLX
January 30, 2026 at 6:55 PM
bethica.bsky.social
I’m gutted by this. Absolute legend
January 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Catherine O'Hara, the actor who starred as Kate McCallister in “Home Alone,” has died at 71, TMZ reports
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:17 PM