Louise in Ontario🇨🇦
@grammalou.bsky.social
Family doctor, end of life care, mom and grandma, native plant gardener, covid conscious, lefty Canadian. #MedSky
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After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
Ireland announces scheme to provide basic income for artists
The Basic Income for Artists (BIA) project is believed to be the first permanent one of its kind in the world.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
After a trial over the last few years, Ireland has launched a permanent scheme giving a basic income of €325 a week for artists.
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
2,000 will be eligible, and successful recipients will be chosen at random from applicants, who must be "professional artists" (definition tbc).
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Days are longer naturally—no need for Daylight Saving Time!
February 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Days are longer naturally—no need for Daylight Saving Time!
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I’ve written for Bearly Politics on the need for musicians, filmmakers and writers to take a stand against the rise of the Far Right.
Reader Contribution: Where Is The Art Rage?
The last line of defence is failing
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 AM
I’ve written for Bearly Politics on the need for musicians, filmmakers and writers to take a stand against the rise of the Far Right.
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What is it about being a sports administrator and getting your moral compass free in a box of cornflakes? Why are these people so often so spectacularly terrible at being human?
Winter Olympics 2026: Ukrainian athlete disqualified from skeleton over helmet tribute – live
Winter Olympics 2026: Ukrainian athlete disqualified from skeleton over helmet tribute – live
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International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry was waiting for Heraskevych at the top of the track when he arrived at around 8.15am Thursday, or roughly 75 minutes before the start of the men’s skeleton race. Continue reading...
dlvr.it
February 12, 2026 at 8:57 AM
What is it about being a sports administrator and getting your moral compass free in a box of cornflakes? Why are these people so often so spectacularly terrible at being human?
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Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections
Mexico has now reported 141 human cases of the parasitic infection, which is spread by flies.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
Mexico has now reported 141 human cases of the parasitic infection, which is spread by flies.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
February 11, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Mexico reports more human New World screwworm infections
Mexico has now reported 141 human cases of the parasitic infection, which is spread by flies.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
Mexico has now reported 141 human cases of the parasitic infection, which is spread by flies.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/n...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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3 new human avian flu cases reported in China
The most recent case of H10N3 reported by the CHP would be the seventh ever reported.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The most recent case of H10N3 reported by the CHP would be the seventh ever reported.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
February 11, 2026 at 9:15 PM
3 new human avian flu cases reported in China
The most recent case of H10N3 reported by the CHP would be the seventh ever reported.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
The most recent case of H10N3 reported by the CHP would be the seventh ever reported.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
All of Canada mourns with the families of Tumbler Ridge 💔
🇨🇦 PM Carney speaks about the horrific shooting that occurred last night in Tumbler Ridge.
Video was shared by Michael Gerald Gibbs
Video was shared by Michael Gerald Gibbs
February 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
All of Canada mourns with the families of Tumbler Ridge 💔
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Great interview with Vivian Funk that highlights the federal government's mindless flailing on return to office mandates, regardless of unsafe working conditions. Mouse infestations, not enough space for confidential phone calls, inadequate air quality placing workers at risk from airborne diseases.
Ottawa Now - Public service unions call out working conditions of existing buildings as feds prepare to issue 4-day RTO mandates - Ottawa Now with Kristy Cameron - Sound Bites | iHeart
<p>Public service unions are sounding the alarm bell over present-day conditions inside federal office buildings. This follows Friday’s directives from the feds, in which public service employee...
www.iheart.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Great interview with Vivian Funk that highlights the federal government's mindless flailing on return to office mandates, regardless of unsafe working conditions. Mouse infestations, not enough space for confidential phone calls, inadequate air quality placing workers at risk from airborne diseases.
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"Smash your thermometer and you won't have a fever" - Lech Wałęsa
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
"Smash your thermometer and you won't have a fever" - Lech Wałęsa
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Trace back to...
youtu.be/42oiE-VKWvg
youtu.be/42oiE-VKWvg
How Economists Uphold Neoliberalism: Full Walkthrough
YouTube video by Katy Shields
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Trace back to...
youtu.be/42oiE-VKWvg
youtu.be/42oiE-VKWvg
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BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
February 11, 2026 at 5:03 PM
BREAKING: Pam Bondi appears to have just committed a federal crime by lying under oath.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
Ted lieu just caught her in a lie and called for her resignation live on TV.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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"We don’t entirely understand how the Earth’s system would react to removing carbon dioxide. Is there some kind of hysteresis loop. This hysteresis, or lag effect, could mean that even if temperatures are lowered, the planet may not return to its previous state." www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Britain needs to think beyond net zero, says UN climate scientist
Machines that suck carbon dioxide from the atmosphere could help reduce global warming, but Jim Skea believes breaching the 1.5C limit is ‘inevitable’
www.thetimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM
"We don’t entirely understand how the Earth’s system would react to removing carbon dioxide. Is there some kind of hysteresis loop. This hysteresis, or lag effect, could mean that even if temperatures are lowered, the planet may not return to its previous state." www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
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First batch of SAFE loans approved by the Council, plus the agreement with Canada (as the so far only third country 🧐🇬🇧) for SAFE participation.
Also note the greenlight for the loan to Hungary still not on the soon to be adopted list:
Also note the greenlight for the loan to Hungary still not on the soon to be adopted list:
The Council has greenlit defence funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument for eight EU member states.
Funding for another eight counties is expected to be greenlit on 17 February.
More information: link.europa.eu/hxqBKM
Funding for another eight counties is expected to be greenlit on 17 February.
More information: link.europa.eu/hxqBKM
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
First batch of SAFE loans approved by the Council, plus the agreement with Canada (as the so far only third country 🧐🇬🇧) for SAFE participation.
Also note the greenlight for the loan to Hungary still not on the soon to be adopted list:
Also note the greenlight for the loan to Hungary still not on the soon to be adopted list:
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In a week of grim revelations, perhaps the darkest of all was that the attitudes the dead millionaire represented – misogyny, control, abuse of girls – are embedded in power structures throughout our culture, writes @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/carole-cad...
www.thenerve.news/p/carole-cad...
February 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM
In a week of grim revelations, perhaps the darkest of all was that the attitudes the dead millionaire represented – misogyny, control, abuse of girls – are embedded in power structures throughout our culture, writes @carolecadwalla.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/carole-cad...
www.thenerve.news/p/carole-cad...
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I’m in a UN briefing of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development on the Global Economic Context
Some takeaways:
China (~30%), US (17%) and India (~13%) will account for 60% of world GDP growth
2025 broke the world record in carbon emissions diverting away from the goals set
Some takeaways:
China (~30%), US (17%) and India (~13%) will account for 60% of world GDP growth
2025 broke the world record in carbon emissions diverting away from the goals set
February 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I’m in a UN briefing of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development on the Global Economic Context
Some takeaways:
China (~30%), US (17%) and India (~13%) will account for 60% of world GDP growth
2025 broke the world record in carbon emissions diverting away from the goals set
Some takeaways:
China (~30%), US (17%) and India (~13%) will account for 60% of world GDP growth
2025 broke the world record in carbon emissions diverting away from the goals set
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Chrissy Marshall
Deaf Cyborg 🤟🤖🌈
Writer / Director
USC Alum🎬
Deaf Cyborg 🤟🤖🌈
Writer / Director
USC Alum🎬
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Chrissy Marshall
Deaf Cyborg 🤟🤖🌈
Writer / Director
USC Alum🎬
Deaf Cyborg 🤟🤖🌈
Writer / Director
USC Alum🎬
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Selon le chef d’état-major de l’armée norvégienne Eirik Kristoffersen, Moscou pourrait agir dans le Grand Nord pour sécuriser ses capacités nucléaires.
La Russie pourrait « annexer » une partie de la Norvège pour protéger son arsenal nucléaire, selon un militaire norvégien
l.leparisien.fr
February 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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All I’m going to say, is there’s going to be a BIG unveiling at the 2026 🇨🇦 International Auto Show in Toronto tomorrow.
We showed Prime Minister Mark Carney our Project Arrow for 2030 last week.
Tomorrow we unveil our 2040 vision.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Team 🇨🇦!
We showed Prime Minister Mark Carney our Project Arrow for 2030 last week.
Tomorrow we unveil our 2040 vision.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Team 🇨🇦!
February 11, 2026 at 2:16 PM
All I’m going to say, is there’s going to be a BIG unveiling at the 2026 🇨🇦 International Auto Show in Toronto tomorrow.
We showed Prime Minister Mark Carney our Project Arrow for 2030 last week.
Tomorrow we unveil our 2040 vision.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Team 🇨🇦!
We showed Prime Minister Mark Carney our Project Arrow for 2030 last week.
Tomorrow we unveil our 2040 vision.
I couldn’t be more proud of our Team 🇨🇦!
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New in PN: Trump tries and fails to extort Canada
"The American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup."
"The American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup."
Trump tries and fails to extort Canada
It's Bridgegate 2.0, only much dumber.
www.publicnotice.co
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 PM
New in PN: Trump tries and fails to extort Canada
"The American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup."
"The American president is a toothless old tiger, roaring on social media as his real power slips away. He can still extort a secondhand Nobel Prize from a dissident leader, but he’s not taking the Stanley Cup."
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We can’t always prevent the worst, but we can decide who we are when it happens. #tumblerridge
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Just now from Carney’s PMO:
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Just now from Carney’s PMO:
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge
February 11, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge