Diane Therrien-Hale
@dianetherrien.bsky.social
Former mayor, frequent cusser, forever socialist. Rescue dog aficionado. Fan of turtles, reading, dancing, decolonization.
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Sunny beat me to the very next statement I was going to make.
The whole performance wasn’t about the triumph of the individual, but the collective effort and joy that that elevates all of us out of oppression.
They literally danced their way through and out of the history of colonialism TOGETHER.
The whole performance wasn’t about the triumph of the individual, but the collective effort and joy that that elevates all of us out of oppression.
They literally danced their way through and out of the history of colonialism TOGETHER.
Okay so a thing I LOVED about that is how, whereas so many halftime shows kind of elevate the star above the other dancers/extras—often literally—that was like the exact opposite, he was *with and among* the people around him
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Sunny beat me to the very next statement I was going to make.
The whole performance wasn’t about the triumph of the individual, but the collective effort and joy that that elevates all of us out of oppression.
They literally danced their way through and out of the history of colonialism TOGETHER.
The whole performance wasn’t about the triumph of the individual, but the collective effort and joy that that elevates all of us out of oppression.
They literally danced their way through and out of the history of colonialism TOGETHER.
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OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
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“This morning, I spoke to a really senior adviser to Pierre Poilievre, and he said that it took him all hell’s work to convince Pierre to finally take up anti-immigration status. And that’s happening”
A former OneBC staffer previously participated in a Spaces call with the leaders of white nationalist/"Canadian nationalist" organizations.
They talked about deporting 10 million people and joked about throwing "millions of Punjabis" into the sea. 1/3 thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
They talked about deporting 10 million people and joked about throwing "millions of Punjabis" into the sea. 1/3 thetyee.ca/News/2026/02...
Inside the Far-Right Push to Influence Canadian Political Parties | The Tyee
A conference call shows a political operative with past Conservative connections advising several white nationalist groups.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
“This morning, I spoke to a really senior adviser to Pierre Poilievre, and he said that it took him all hell’s work to convince Pierre to finally take up anti-immigration status. And that’s happening”
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I cannot sufficiently underline how despicable it is that the IOC has required Haitian Olympic athletes to remove an image representing the leader of the Haitian Revolution (against SLAVERY) from their uniforms.
February 6, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I cannot sufficiently underline how despicable it is that the IOC has required Haitian Olympic athletes to remove an image representing the leader of the Haitian Revolution (against SLAVERY) from their uniforms.
It’s actually exactly what we expect to see in the US.
Do Americans not learn about HUAC, Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, etc?
Always feigning shock despite the fact the entire country was born and bred of violence.
Do Americans not learn about HUAC, Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, etc?
Always feigning shock despite the fact the entire country was born and bred of violence.
Moulton: This is state-sponsored terror. This is what you would expect to see in North Korea or Iran or the old Soviet Union. We’ve got to crack down on the government before they crack down on the American people.
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
It’s actually exactly what we expect to see in the US.
Do Americans not learn about HUAC, Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, etc?
Always feigning shock despite the fact the entire country was born and bred of violence.
Do Americans not learn about HUAC, Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, etc?
Always feigning shock despite the fact the entire country was born and bred of violence.
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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While Poilievre and his MPs talked up being the “party of Canadian workers,” the Conservative's new top council shows other priorities.
Our analysis shows half the council are recent or active lobbyists for oil & gas, Big Tech, telecoms and pharma giants.
breachmedia.ca/pierre-poili...
Our analysis shows half the council are recent or active lobbyists for oil & gas, Big Tech, telecoms and pharma giants.
breachmedia.ca/pierre-poili...
Pierre Poilievre’s new governing council stacked with corporate lobbyists ⋆ The Breach
Lobbyists and anti-abortion activists on influential body are a contrast to Conservative Party’s public messaging
breachmedia.ca
February 4, 2026 at 8:10 PM
While Poilievre and his MPs talked up being the “party of Canadian workers,” the Conservative's new top council shows other priorities.
Our analysis shows half the council are recent or active lobbyists for oil & gas, Big Tech, telecoms and pharma giants.
breachmedia.ca/pierre-poili...
Our analysis shows half the council are recent or active lobbyists for oil & gas, Big Tech, telecoms and pharma giants.
breachmedia.ca/pierre-poili...
Pollievre will always be a whiny twerp. He is scared of everything with solutions for nothing.
Miserable little man even though he has never had to pay for his own housing, health care, dental care etc.
He wouldn’t be able to hold a job in the real world for more than a month. #douchecanoe
Miserable little man even though he has never had to pay for his own housing, health care, dental care etc.
He wouldn’t be able to hold a job in the real world for more than a month. #douchecanoe
February 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Pollievre will always be a whiny twerp. He is scared of everything with solutions for nothing.
Miserable little man even though he has never had to pay for his own housing, health care, dental care etc.
He wouldn’t be able to hold a job in the real world for more than a month. #douchecanoe
Miserable little man even though he has never had to pay for his own housing, health care, dental care etc.
He wouldn’t be able to hold a job in the real world for more than a month. #douchecanoe
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#Ptbo city council upholds councillor phone ban in new procedure by-law but reverses course on delegation limit. Council adopted an amendment to allow four delegations per agenda item following suggestion from former mayor Diane Therrien-Hale. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/03/p...
Peterborough city council upholds councillor phone ban in new procedure by-law but reverses course on delegation limit | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Council adopted an amendment to allow four delegations per agenda item following suggestion from former mayor Diane Therrien-Hale.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
#Ptbo city council upholds councillor phone ban in new procedure by-law but reverses course on delegation limit. Council adopted an amendment to allow four delegations per agenda item following suggestion from former mayor Diane Therrien-Hale. kawarthanow.com/2026/02/03/p...
Truly disappointing moment in Peterborough history.
Also of note: no councillors took Hailman up on his offer to walk out the door and end their public service this evening.
February 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Truly disappointing moment in Peterborough history.
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Therrien-Hale adds that proceeding with this change on phones will alienate younger people from running for council. She also adds that limiting public delegations to 10 is highly problematic and "borderline discriminatory" against those without reliable access to technology.
February 2, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Therrien-Hale adds that proceeding with this change on phones will alienate younger people from running for council. She also adds that limiting public delegations to 10 is highly problematic and "borderline discriminatory" against those without reliable access to technology.
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I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I need people to understand that it’s not just Epstein, it’s the entire rape culture that existed before and after him at every socioeconomic level. That’s why Epstein, who I’ve never thought was particularly smart or interesting, was able to pull this all off—he recognized how abuse functions
🤣 Michelle Rempel Garner talking about Pollievre representing Canadians who “don’t have a rich lobby group”, as if the entire CND Conservative movement isn’t funded by the real estate lobby, grocery cartel, and US billionaires. 🤦🏻♀️
January 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM
🤣 Michelle Rempel Garner talking about Pollievre representing Canadians who “don’t have a rich lobby group”, as if the entire CND Conservative movement isn’t funded by the real estate lobby, grocery cartel, and US billionaires. 🤦🏻♀️
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Pupdate: the surgery went well and Bobby is home recovering. His big sister Sprout is being very good and protective. #rescuedogs #dogs
January 30, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Pupdate: the surgery went well and Bobby is home recovering. His big sister Sprout is being very good and protective. #rescuedogs #dogs
The @cityptbo.bsky.social proposed changes to the procedural bylaw are wild - the old boys club want decisions made behind closed doors as is their preferred method of doing business. And so that members of council can’t look up info in real time during meetings.
January 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The @cityptbo.bsky.social proposed changes to the procedural bylaw are wild - the old boys club want decisions made behind closed doors as is their preferred method of doing business. And so that members of council can’t look up info in real time during meetings.
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I've spent my day tracking down Canadian companies that have direct or indirect contracts supporting ICE operations.
So far, I've found NINE. I've reached out to all of them.
I plan to publish my video on this tomorrow, detailing the companies, contract amounts and purposes.
So far, I've found NINE. I've reached out to all of them.
I plan to publish my video on this tomorrow, detailing the companies, contract amounts and purposes.
Following this exclusive (and excellent) piece from David, I've contacted the federal government to ask if they intend to continue subsidizing JSI Telecom in the future.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
In December, the Canadian government gave $1 million to Ottawa's JSI Telecom to commercialize AI-driven data analytics.
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
January 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM
I've spent my day tracking down Canadian companies that have direct or indirect contracts supporting ICE operations.
So far, I've found NINE. I've reached out to all of them.
I plan to publish my video on this tomorrow, detailing the companies, contract amounts and purposes.
So far, I've found NINE. I've reached out to all of them.
I plan to publish my video on this tomorrow, detailing the companies, contract amounts and purposes.
Well said @alexbierk.bsky.social - the suggestion to ban cell phones is so ridiculous - just because the current mayor doesn’t know how to use one, doesn’t mean everyone else needs to stay stuck in 1998 with him.
January 27, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Well said @alexbierk.bsky.social - the suggestion to ban cell phones is so ridiculous - just because the current mayor doesn’t know how to use one, doesn’t mean everyone else needs to stay stuck in 1998 with him.
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rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know
January 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM
rightwingers see people caring about others in their community and instead of finding that inspiring they think it’s some sort of grand conspiracy because they don’t understand what it means to care for others you don’t personally know
My sweet little Bobby Squibbs lost one eye before I adopted him. Now, secondary glaucoma means he needs another enucleation 😩🥺 Sharing to try and raise some much needed funds to help with costs ❤️❤️#rescuedog gofund.me/c15c8b18b
January 24, 2026 at 3:36 AM
My sweet little Bobby Squibbs lost one eye before I adopted him. Now, secondary glaucoma means he needs another enucleation 😩🥺 Sharing to try and raise some much needed funds to help with costs ❤️❤️#rescuedog gofund.me/c15c8b18b
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me (bursting open my apartment window like ebenezer scrooge): you there, boy! did it happen?
boy (gloomily): no sir
boy (gloomily): no sir
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
me (bursting open my apartment window like ebenezer scrooge): you there, boy! did it happen?
boy (gloomily): no sir
boy (gloomily): no sir
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Carney’s pivot reveals that his quarrel was never with empire itself -- only with who gets to run it.
Apparently the line between resisting imperial aggression and laundering it disappears when the occupation is politically convenient.
Apparently the line between resisting imperial aggression and laundering it disappears when the occupation is politically convenient.
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Carney’s pivot reveals that his quarrel was never with empire itself -- only with who gets to run it.
Apparently the line between resisting imperial aggression and laundering it disappears when the occupation is politically convenient.
Apparently the line between resisting imperial aggression and laundering it disappears when the occupation is politically convenient.
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Many people still think of poverty as something that happens when people don’t work. But the reality is different: majority of people who live in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. @gillianpetit.bsky.social and my 2026 chart to watch www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
January 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Many people still think of poverty as something that happens when people don’t work. But the reality is different: majority of people who live in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. @gillianpetit.bsky.social and my 2026 chart to watch www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...