Richard Reeleder
@nbdatapoints.bsky.social
Retired agricultural scientist. Plant pathologist, so have killed many plants; maybe saved a few. Frequent sprayer of glyphosate.
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
nbdatapoints.ca
Also on Mastodon:
@[email protected]
New Brunswick 🇨🇦
nbdatapoints.ca
Also on Mastodon:
@[email protected]
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There seem to be 2 general opinions abt the MOU:
AB conservatives: The MOU gives AB everything we wanted
LPC supporters: MOU is great because Carney got pragmatic concessions from AB, but don't worry no pipeline will be built
Anyone else: The MOU gives AB conservatives everything they wanted
AB conservatives: The MOU gives AB everything we wanted
LPC supporters: MOU is great because Carney got pragmatic concessions from AB, but don't worry no pipeline will be built
Anyone else: The MOU gives AB conservatives everything they wanted
November 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
There seem to be 2 general opinions abt the MOU:
AB conservatives: The MOU gives AB everything we wanted
LPC supporters: MOU is great because Carney got pragmatic concessions from AB, but don't worry no pipeline will be built
Anyone else: The MOU gives AB conservatives everything they wanted
AB conservatives: The MOU gives AB everything we wanted
LPC supporters: MOU is great because Carney got pragmatic concessions from AB, but don't worry no pipeline will be built
Anyone else: The MOU gives AB conservatives everything they wanted
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Novels' sentences are much shorter than they used to be.
Part of this is about punctuation: we use periods as people used to use semi-colons. And shorter sentences aren't necessarily simpler to read, since jargon can condense complicated ideas.
Part of this is about punctuation: we use periods as people used to use semi-colons. And shorter sentences aren't necessarily simpler to read, since jargon can condense complicated ideas.
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Novels' sentences are much shorter than they used to be.
Part of this is about punctuation: we use periods as people used to use semi-colons. And shorter sentences aren't necessarily simpler to read, since jargon can condense complicated ideas.
Part of this is about punctuation: we use periods as people used to use semi-colons. And shorter sentences aren't necessarily simpler to read, since jargon can condense complicated ideas.
Breathing in polluted air wipes out many of the health benefits of exercise.
Many have forgotten or don't know of progress we've made in cleaning up air pollution since 1960s, and the health benefits that followed. If we give that up, the more people get ill.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Many have forgotten or don't know of progress we've made in cleaning up air pollution since 1960s, and the health benefits that followed. If we give that up, the more people get ill.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Polluted air quietly erases the benefits of exercise
Long-term inhalation of toxic air appears to dull the protective power of regular workouts, according to a massive global study spanning more than a decade and over a million adults. While exercise st...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Breathing in polluted air wipes out many of the health benefits of exercise.
Many have forgotten or don't know of progress we've made in cleaning up air pollution since 1960s, and the health benefits that followed. If we give that up, the more people get ill.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Many have forgotten or don't know of progress we've made in cleaning up air pollution since 1960s, and the health benefits that followed. If we give that up, the more people get ill.
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
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. @theglobeandmail.com accidently, and very funny, puts up the wrong photo in its online edition. We all need a laugh!
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
. @theglobeandmail.com accidently, and very funny, puts up the wrong photo in its online edition. We all need a laugh!
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The agreement *literally* includes a massive powerline -- the intertie between BC and Alberta -- that would enable the addition of more renewable energy on both sides of the border.
C'mon, man.
C'mon, man.
November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The agreement *literally* includes a massive powerline -- the intertie between BC and Alberta -- that would enable the addition of more renewable energy on both sides of the border.
C'mon, man.
C'mon, man.
Mitochondrial DNA analysis suggests that the spread of domesticated cats from North Africa to Europe occurred about 2000 yrs ago. Previously, it had been thought that cats came to Europe with migrating Anatolian Neolithic farmers 6000 yrs ago.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The dispersal of domestic cats from North Africa to Europe around 2000 years ago
The domestic cat (Felis catus) descends from the African wildcat Felis lybica lybica. Its global distribution alongside humans testifies to its successful adaptation to anthropogenic environments. Unc...
www.science.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Mitochondrial DNA analysis suggests that the spread of domesticated cats from North Africa to Europe occurred about 2000 yrs ago. Previously, it had been thought that cats came to Europe with migrating Anatolian Neolithic farmers 6000 yrs ago.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Here's another recruiting opportunity, @susanholtnb.bsky.social
When you like racism more than you like a functioning health service
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...
Foreign doctors trained by the NHS face deportation under visa rules
The Royal College of GPs says the UK is losing doctors when they are needed most and called on the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to change immigration rules
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here's another recruiting opportunity, @susanholtnb.bsky.social
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Very interesting--defence spending staving off recession!
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in 3rd quarter | CBC News
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Very interesting--defence spending staving off recession!
Tiny homes developer asks court for an exemption from tenant rules in order to deal with criminal behaviour by some residents.
If gov'ts and bureaucrats aren't careful here, they might find that they are doing more harm than good.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If gov'ts and bureaucrats aren't careful here, they might find that they are doing more harm than good.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Tiny homes developer asks court for exemption from rules governing most N.B. landlords | CBC News
A charity that operates 96 tiny homes in Fredericton is asking a court to exempt it from the usual rules governing landlords in New Brunswick when it comes to issues such as evicting tenants.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Tiny homes developer asks court for an exemption from tenant rules in order to deal with criminal behaviour by some residents.
If gov'ts and bureaucrats aren't careful here, they might find that they are doing more harm than good.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If gov'ts and bureaucrats aren't careful here, they might find that they are doing more harm than good.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A new-look Canadian women's rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
www.chch.com/chch-news/ca...
www.chch.com/chch-news/ca...
Canadian rugby sevens women kick off revamped HSBC SVNS season in Dubai
A new-look Canadian women's rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
www.chch.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A new-look Canadian women's rugby sevens side kicks off the revamped HSBC SVNS season on Saturday at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
www.chch.com/chch-news/ca...
www.chch.com/chch-news/ca...
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NEW: Data released today shows the Canadian economy returning to normal growth after the massive trade-war hit in Q2, with GDP growing 2.6% annualized in the third quarter
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW: Data released today shows the Canadian economy returning to normal growth after the massive trade-war hit in Q2, with GDP growing 2.6% annualized in the third quarter
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
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Friends, that moment has arrived. A dream has become reality. A concept has grown into something tangible. Today, the PRINTED copies of The Gurdeep Magazine finally arrived in my hands. To secure your copy, please visit gurdeep.ca/Magazine
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Friends, that moment has arrived. A dream has become reality. A concept has grown into something tangible. Today, the PRINTED copies of The Gurdeep Magazine finally arrived in my hands. To secure your copy, please visit gurdeep.ca/Magazine
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all of those arguments about whether Trump is a fascist are looking kind of silly right now
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
all of those arguments about whether Trump is a fascist are looking kind of silly right now
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Top Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin heads to Canada to push for Ottawa to open its doors to Russian dissidents at risk of being deported from the U.S. - and back into Putin’s prisons…
My report
My report
Russian opposition figures head to Ottawa to plea for dissidents in ICE detention centres
Anti-war Russians in detention at risk of deportation back to home country
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Top Russian opposition figure Ilya Yashin heads to Canada to push for Ottawa to open its doors to Russian dissidents at risk of being deported from the U.S. - and back into Putin’s prisons…
My report
My report
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There is so much more to this agreement than a mythical pipeline. Here's an insightful rundown of the climate policies it proposes to weaken: thenarwhal.ca/carney-alber...
Carney’s Alberta pipeline deal weakens climate policies | The Narwhal
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ‘grand bargain’ isn’t just about an Alberta pipeline —it also proposes rolling back a host of climate policies
thenarwhal.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
There is so much more to this agreement than a mythical pipeline. Here's an insightful rundown of the climate policies it proposes to weaken: thenarwhal.ca/carney-alber...
Good read on the upcoming Alberta UCP meeting this weekend. Timing of the Carney / Smith MOU was surely designed with this meeting in mind.
Some batshit crazy people, but I guess that's the conservative movement these days.
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Some batshit crazy people, but I guess that's the conservative movement these days.
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Quashing Alberta separatism debate could spark fireworks at UCP AGM
Smith's pipeline deal with Carney could get more jeers than cheers by some at the UCP AGM
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Good read on the upcoming Alberta UCP meeting this weekend. Timing of the Carney / Smith MOU was surely designed with this meeting in mind.
Some batshit crazy people, but I guess that's the conservative movement these days.
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
Some batshit crazy people, but I guess that's the conservative movement these days.
open.substack.com/pub/davebert...
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Europe reluctantly but rightly preparing for wider war with imperialist Russia. My latest newsletter...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/us-fumbling-...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/us-fumbling-...
US Fumbling, Alliance Crumbling, Putin’s Empire Stumbling Westward
Over the past week or so, there’s been a lot of important news about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And there are lessons to learn.
The kickoff was the release of a 28-point “peace plan” by the Trump ...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu
November 28, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Europe reluctantly but rightly preparing for wider war with imperialist Russia. My latest newsletter...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/us-fumbling-...
www.internationalaffairsfornormalpeople.eu/us-fumbling-...
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The divide between Maine's urban south and rural north has only continued to grow over the past decade. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/28/p...
It’s getting harder to live in rural Maine
Maine's rural areas are struggling with population decline, economic challenges and an aging population. Learn about the widening divide.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The divide between Maine's urban south and rural north has only continued to grow over the past decade. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/28/p...
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"When the images appeared."
Cop shows naked pictures to Grade 10s accidentally and still we can't assign blame.
Cops out of schools! Defend the police.
Cop shows naked pictures to Grade 10s accidentally and still we can't assign blame.
Cops out of schools! Defend the police.
Parents alarmed after Montreal police officer accidentally showed nude assault-case images to students
Montreal police accidentally show nude images to students
There is anger and concern at a West Island high school after a Montreal police officer accidentally displayed nude images related to a sexual assault investigation during a presentation about consent.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
"When the images appeared."
Cop shows naked pictures to Grade 10s accidentally and still we can't assign blame.
Cops out of schools! Defend the police.
Cop shows naked pictures to Grade 10s accidentally and still we can't assign blame.
Cops out of schools! Defend the police.
N.B. petroleum retailers make appeal EUB. Want consumers to pay more to keep them in business.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
N.B. petroleum retailers make case to replace 8 cent fuel charge that expires Monday | CBC News
Oil companies and retailers endured a barrage of pointed questions in front of the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board Thursday in their effort to undo a provincial government decision to elimina...
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
N.B. petroleum retailers make appeal EUB. Want consumers to pay more to keep them in business.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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More lpc mps should be speaking out about the 180° they've taken on the environment.
November 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
More lpc mps should be speaking out about the 180° they've taken on the environment.
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Now, I'm just a simple country doctor (of philosophy), but the language MOU seems like it's in for a very tough go during the inevitable court challenge over the government's duty to consult meaningfully with Indigenous peoples over the decision to approve a pipeline.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Now, I'm just a simple country doctor (of philosophy), but the language MOU seems like it's in for a very tough go during the inevitable court challenge over the government's duty to consult meaningfully with Indigenous peoples over the decision to approve a pipeline.
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
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Danielle Smith Celebrates Her Glorious Pipeline Victory
YouTube video by Clare Blackwood
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Law Society of New Brunswick pays out big bucks in compensation for lawyer's bad behaviour.
I wonder what this means for finances of Law Society. Will they have to get members to pony up?
open.substack.com/pub/ftoninde...
I wonder what this means for finances of Law Society. Will they have to get members to pony up?
open.substack.com/pub/ftoninde...
More payouts for suspended lawyer’s clients
Law Society of New Brunswick paid almost $500K more to people who hired solicitor Stephen James Hill, coming on the heels of almost $1 million in earlier compensation
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Law Society of New Brunswick pays out big bucks in compensation for lawyer's bad behaviour.
I wonder what this means for finances of Law Society. Will they have to get members to pony up?
open.substack.com/pub/ftoninde...
I wonder what this means for finances of Law Society. Will they have to get members to pony up?
open.substack.com/pub/ftoninde...