Ian Hutchings 🫐
@ianhutchings.bsky.social
Newfoundlander. Canadian. Geek. Fly fisher/tyer. I work in a large academic library. Voiceover pro. Backgrounds in public relations, insurance, and history. My opinions are mine - you can't have them.
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Ian Hutchings 🫐
@ianhutchings.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Rock | Plastic | Salmon
An important documentary about how the salmon farming industry is polluting Newfoundland.
youtu.be/MfO4kQ0hRV8?...
An important documentary about how the salmon farming industry is polluting Newfoundland.
youtu.be/MfO4kQ0hRV8?...
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It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It is one of the most iconic portraits of the 20th century.
The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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The portrait has appeared on stamps and on the British £5 banknote.
And it was taken by Canada's greatest portrait photographer at Parliament Hill.
This is the story of The Roaring Lion.
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Motherfuckers, we basically beat *cigarettes*. Young people may not remember the total ubiquity of cigarettes in public life, but it was there. People still smoke, but it's *worlds apart*. Never cede ground on hating. We might not be able to destroy AI, but we can shame it back to obscurity.
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Motherfuckers, we basically beat *cigarettes*. Young people may not remember the total ubiquity of cigarettes in public life, but it was there. People still smoke, but it's *worlds apart*. Never cede ground on hating. We might not be able to destroy AI, but we can shame it back to obscurity.
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Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
Franklin the Turtle publisher condemns 'violent' post by Hegseth
The publisher of the Franklin series of children’s books says an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character as a bazooka-wielding soldier is denigrating and violent.
www.cp24.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Franklin the Turtle book publisher condemns ‘violent’ post by U.S. defense secretary
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Donate today to support Historica Canada this Giving Tuesday! Due to a generous matching gift from an anonymous donor, all donations made starting today until December 9, 2025, will be matched up to $10,000!
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December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Donate today to support Historica Canada this Giving Tuesday! Due to a generous matching gift from an anonymous donor, all donations made starting today until December 9, 2025, will be matched up to $10,000!
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The United States LIED:
- About Yugoslavia
- About Iraq
- About Libya
- About Syria
- About the Ukraine war
- About Iran
- About South Africa
- About Nigeria
- About Somalia
- About Gaza
AND:
- They are LYING about Venezuela
- They lied about Canada being a “Fentanyl drug infested country”
LIES
- About Yugoslavia
- About Iraq
- About Libya
- About Syria
- About the Ukraine war
- About Iran
- About South Africa
- About Nigeria
- About Somalia
- About Gaza
AND:
- They are LYING about Venezuela
- They lied about Canada being a “Fentanyl drug infested country”
LIES
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The United States LIED:
- About Yugoslavia
- About Iraq
- About Libya
- About Syria
- About the Ukraine war
- About Iran
- About South Africa
- About Nigeria
- About Somalia
- About Gaza
AND:
- They are LYING about Venezuela
- They lied about Canada being a “Fentanyl drug infested country”
LIES
- About Yugoslavia
- About Iraq
- About Libya
- About Syria
- About the Ukraine war
- About Iran
- About South Africa
- About Nigeria
- About Somalia
- About Gaza
AND:
- They are LYING about Venezuela
- They lied about Canada being a “Fentanyl drug infested country”
LIES
It's a new holiday viewing tradition!
The Predator | Holiday Special | 20th Century FOX
YouTube video by 20th Century Studios
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It's a new holiday viewing tradition!
Raisins in butter tarts?
December 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Raisins in butter tarts?
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Legalize it, professionalize/regulate it, make it safe.
Montreal museum spotlights sex workers history of activism and resistance
Montreal museum spotlights sex workers history of activism and resistance
Generations of “defiant women,” are at the heart of a Montreal exhibit highlighting sex worker activism, both in the defence of their way of life and as part of other social causes, from the fight against AIDS to anti-poverty.
www.cp24.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Legalize it, professionalize/regulate it, make it safe.
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WestJet and Air Transat passengers fight back after airlines falsely claim they can’t film disputes
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
WestJet and Air Transat tell passengers to stop recording on their phones – even though it’s legal | CBC News
Jason Huang says a WestJet employee grabbed his phone and threatened to deny him boarding when he began recording his conversation during airport check-in. Legal expert say passengers are within their...
www.cbc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
WestJet and Air Transat passengers fight back after airlines falsely claim they can’t film disputes
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
www.cbc.ca/news/gopubli...
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‘You boy! How do I unsubscribe from all these Black Friday emails?’
December 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
‘You boy! How do I unsubscribe from all these Black Friday emails?’
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IMHO two of the biggest causes of increased vet care costs are 1. corporations buying up independent clinics, and 2. clinics upping their rates to match what pet insurance will pay out. Insurance *used* to be optional. 10-15 yrs ago I could sensibly afford my dog's vet costs. I couldn't today.
Too few veterinarians are facing too much demand for their services. It's a problem across Canada. And getting after-hours care is particularly challenging. Veterinarians in N.L. recommend that pet owners find out what their vet clinic's after-hours policy is. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Helpless to help: vets and pet owners grapple with after-hours animal health care | CBC News
It's easy to look for someone to blame when you can't get health care for your pet. But veterinarians say there are too few of them in Newfoundland and Labrador to meet the growing demand for veterina...
www.cbc.ca
December 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
IMHO two of the biggest causes of increased vet care costs are 1. corporations buying up independent clinics, and 2. clinics upping their rates to match what pet insurance will pay out. Insurance *used* to be optional. 10-15 yrs ago I could sensibly afford my dog's vet costs. I couldn't today.
But sure, American sports commentators.. go off on how Canadians don't know baseball.
Happy birthday to Larry Walker, born on this day in 1966 in Maple Ridge, BC!
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
December 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
But sure, American sports commentators.. go off on how Canadians don't know baseball.
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Red Sleigh Leaving Brown Bridge
Maud Lewis
1956
Maud Lewis
1956
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Red Sleigh Leaving Brown Bridge
Maud Lewis
1956
Maud Lewis
1956
🇨🇦 Canada’s privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach. ✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make #Privacy4Canadians a priority! 📨 openmedia.org/Privacy4Cana...
@openmedia.org
@openmedia.org
Canada Needs Privacy Law Reforms Now!
🇨🇦 Canada’s privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach. ✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make #Privacy4Canadians a priority...
openmedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🇨🇦 Canada’s privacy laws are DECADES old and fail to protect us from corporate misuse & government overreach. ✊ Tell MPs it’s time for real Privacy Law Reform and to make #Privacy4Canadians a priority! 📨 openmedia.org/Privacy4Cana...
@openmedia.org
@openmedia.org
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Our pretend facts are just as good as the real thing. If not better.
Time magazine quotes Canadian satirical website The Beaverton
A recent Time magazine article used a quote from Canadian satire site, the Beaverton, as a fact in reference to U.S. relationships with other countries.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Our pretend facts are just as good as the real thing. If not better.
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6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
Apropos of nothing, 'All Things Must Pass' is the best post-Beatles album, and George was the best Beatle.
George Harrison – All Things Must Pass (1970, Full Album)
YouTube video by LeBeau
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Apropos of nothing, 'All Things Must Pass' is the best post-Beatles album, and George was the best Beatle.
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Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Manage Your Digital Footprint
Search for your name in any search engine and you’ll likely encounter dozens of results, some of which might include personal information like addresses, email accounts, usernames, or family members. Each piece of information is often public and not typically seen as harmful. But together these parts of your identity...
ssd.eff.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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Supper Table
Mary Pratt
1969
Mary Pratt
1969
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Supper Table
Mary Pratt
1969
Mary Pratt
1969
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This would be a lot funnier if he showed any remorse for the journalist he disrespected in that apple-chewing moment (and the many others he’s attacked)
Without that, it just kinda feels like all the press and pundits cheering are saying “yeah that was fine, this is all a game”
Without that, it just kinda feels like all the press and pundits cheering are saying “yeah that was fine, this is all a game”
November 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This would be a lot funnier if he showed any remorse for the journalist he disrespected in that apple-chewing moment (and the many others he’s attacked)
Without that, it just kinda feels like all the press and pundits cheering are saying “yeah that was fine, this is all a game”
Without that, it just kinda feels like all the press and pundits cheering are saying “yeah that was fine, this is all a game”