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Sharon 🇨🇦🦋
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Tiohtiá:ke/Montréal
Vive le Canada!
Bonjour/Hi. Hobbyist photographer, book lover, gardener, friend to bees, birds & occasional Monarch minder. Canadian politics. Environment. Stargazer. Weird sense of humour. She/her. Nasty Canadian. 🚫DMs

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onestpress.onestnetwork.com
On Thanksgiving, around midnight, President Trump decides to insult a variety of people.
A very Happy Thanksgiving salutation to all of our Great American Citizens and Patriots who have been so nice in allowing our Country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at, along with certain other foolish countries throughout the World, for being “Politically Correct,” and just plain STUPID, when it comes to Immigration. The official United States Foreign population stands at 53 million people (Census), most of which are on welfare, from failed nations, or from prisons, mental institutions, gangs, or drug cartels. They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form. They put up with what has happened to our Country, but it’s eating them alive to do so! A migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family. The real migrant population is much higher. This refugee burden is the leading cause of social dysfunction in America, something that did not exist after World War II (Failed schools, high crime, urban decay, overcrowded hospitals, housing shortages, and large deficits, etc.). As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota. Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for “prey” as our wonderful people stay locked in their apartments and houses hoping against hope that they will be left alone. The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always wrapped in her swaddling hijab, and who probably came into the U.S.A. illegally in that you are not allowed to marry your brother, does nothing but hatefully complain about our Country, its Constitution, and how “badly” she is treated, when her place of origin is a decade…
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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nytimes.com
It’s here: Our list of 100 Notable Books of 2025. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/b...
A collage of book covers. A headline reads: "The New York Times Book Review's 100 Notable Books of 2025."
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 AM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
"The bird flu virus that has been spreading among wild birds, poultry and mammals could lead to a pandemic worse than COVID-19 if the virus mutates to transmit between humans, the head of France’s Institut Pasteur respiratory infections centre said."

#avianflu
#birdflu
#H5N1
Bird flu poses risk of pandemic worse than COVID, France’s Institut Pasteur says
The bird flu virus that has been spreading among wild birds, poultry and mammals could lead to a pandemic worse than COVID-19 if the virus mutates to transmit between humans, the head of France’s Inst...
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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tommysiegel.bsky.social
I just think it would be neat if turkeys used the same technique to draw us
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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kittymurphymtl.bsky.social
Does this bird not realize he can go elsewhere if he doesn’t like the food???

Jerk!

#birdcam
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
Trying to get a head start on my Christmas cards for friends and family in Europe and the USA and every time I lick an envelope I think of that Seinfeld episode. 🙀
November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
N.S. announces it will sell off all remaining U.S. alcohol, won’t order any more #NovaScotia #FeedNovaScotia

The province says about $4 million in net profits will go to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations.

www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
N.S. announces it will sell all remaining U.S. alcohol, won’t order any more
Nova Scotia has announced it will sell its remaining $14 million-worth of alcohol from the United States.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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markgerretsen.bsky.social
This coming from the guy who literally had MPs hiding behind a curtain just one week ago because he was afraid he might accidentally trigger an election with all his rhetoric. 😆
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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minibubbly.bsky.social
Fact File: Fabricated CBC articles are from satirical social media account #Canada

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/26/f...
Fact File: Fabricated CBC articles are from satirical social media account
This week, several social media posts claimed the United States announced plans to “reclassify Canada as a high-risk country” or that Russian President Vladimir Putin told the United States to monitor...
halifax.citynews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
Denmark has now set up a "night watch" in the foreign ministry to monitor the "pronouncements and activities" of the Felon-in-Chief since things went pære-shaped (or pæri-shaped as they say in Greenland) with the USA.

#defenceintelligence
#Denmark
#Greenland
#usa
#stick'emwiththepointyend
theguardian.com The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18h
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row
Denmark sets up ‘night watch’ to monitor Trump since Greenland row
US president’s threat to seize territory prompts intelligence briefings reminiscent of Game of Thrones patrol The Danish government has set up a “night watch” in the foreign ministry, not to keep out the wildlings and White Walkers like the Night’s Watch of Game of Thrones, but rather to monitor Donald Trump’s pronouncements and movements while Copenhagen sleeps. The night watch starts at 5pm each day and at 7am a report is produced and distributed around the Danish government and relevant departments about what was said and took place, the Politiken newspaper reported. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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forbes.com
The aurora borealis could be visible from some states along the U.S.-Canadian border before and after Thanksgiving.
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible From These 10 States Wednesday And Thanksgiving
The aurora borealis could be visible from some states along the U.S.-Canadian border before and after Thanksgiving.
www.forbes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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gmarie55.bsky.social
Siebel Institute of Technology & World Brewing Academy

"The school says it has chosen to relocate to Canada, pointing to policies enacted under the Trump administration for its decision."

Glad they clearly stated why they were leaving.. trump🟠💩
November 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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joepublic.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Environment and Climate Change Canada has changed its weather warning system across the country.

#weather #warnings #yellow #orange #red

from #RyanSnoddon #CBC News | 3 min video

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canada’s weather warning system has changed. Here’s how | CBC News
Canada's weather warnings have changed to a new colour-coded, risk-tiered system implemented by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The three alert levels — yellow, orange and red — are based on th...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
"Three bills recently presented at Quebec’s National Assembly, including one that was quickly adopted, show signs of an authoritarian drift that threatens the rule of law, according to the head of the organization that regulates lawyers in the province."

#PolQC
#assnat
#BarreauDeQuébec
#QCPol
There is a 'drift towards authoritarianism' in the province, Quebec bar warns
Legal experts have criticized the Quebec constitution and recent CAQ bills that target doctors, school boards and unions.
montrealgazette.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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thewalrus.ca
After former MP Chris Alexander's explosive accusations against reporter David Pugliese were debunked by experts, the media simply moved on. In his latest editor's letter, @cstarnino.bsky.social considers why journalists left the case's tough questions untouched: thewalrus.ca/was-chris-alexan...
On the left: an illustration of two people; one has a rule book as a head, the other is looking at the first over another large book. On the right: text that reads “Was Chris Alexander fed false intel about a so-called Russian asset? Journalists still need to challenge government leaks and official statements or no one will.”
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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beppil007.bsky.social
thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
Good article. The Bella Coola grizzly attack was tragic, but having trophy hunters kill non problematic bears will not solve the problem. Habitat loss, acclimation to humans and their food are far more of a problem than stopping hunters from bagging a bear for a rug.
Despite a Horrific Attack, We Shouldn’t Hunt Grizzlies | The Tyee
Why a moral panic and hunting interests shouldn’t drive decisions on a complex issue.
thetyee.ca
November 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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npr.org
President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid. n.pr/48nUsYx
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Trump brought grievances to the Thanksgiving pardoning ceremony on Tuesday. He joked about sending the turkeys to a prison in El Salvador, and claimed that last year's turkey pardons were invalid.
n.pr
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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propublica.org
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.

Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.

With @readfrontier.bsky.social
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drin...
www.propublica.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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maxfawcett.bsky.social
Oh please just fuck off
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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angrystaffer.bsky.social
Unbelievable.

Very few things piss me off more than anti-vax morons killing their children.
November 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
#PolQC
#QCPoli
#ÉlectionsQuébec2026
#PLQ
#PartiLibéralduQuébec

www.tvanouvelles.ca/2025/11/25/c...
Crise au PLQ : Antoine Dionne-Charest devrait être candidat dans Verdun
En raison de la crise qui sévit, le Parti libéral du Québec (PLQ) a décidé de remettre la candidature d’Antoine Dionne-Charest
www.tvanouvelles.ca
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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devinheroux.bsky.social
Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.

She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.

About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.

My tribute to Colleen: www.cbc.ca/sports/olymp...
Colleen Jones was something wonderful to happen for anyone who knew her | CBC Sports
Colleen Jones was a tour de force. When you were with her you felt invincible and that anything was possible. She made you a believer.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
gingerwhinges.bsky.social
"16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence coincides with the annual White Ribbon campaign leading up to the anniversary of the Montreal massacre, on Dec. 6."

#16daysofactivism
#violenceagainstwomen
#genderbasedviolence
#montréalmassacre
#polytechnique
#whiteribboncampaign
cultmtl.com Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 2d
“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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taras-grescoe.com
Love this!

On British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, scofflaws are setting up benches and chairs next to bus stops, making sure no one has to stand up for a long wait for transit.

My kind of guerrillas...

thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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macleans.bsky.social
"The practice of selling primarily to the U.S. hasn’t been sustainable for a while, and it’s time to finally do something about it." https://macleans.ca/politics/the-lumber-tariffs-are-killing-my-logging-town/
The Lumber Tariffs Are Killing My Logging Town - Macleans.ca
I’m the mayor of a tiny industry town. Our sawmills are struggling and so are we.
macleans.ca
November 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM