Caroline
@northernck.bsky.social
🇨🇦
curious. savvy. spiritied. witty.
PoliSci, Business grad.
Former business executive with a conscience.
Mentored youth at risk, young staff, entrepreneurs.
Deeply concerned about our humanity in the face of growing extremism.
Photography enthusiast.
🇨🇦
curious. savvy. spiritied. witty.
PoliSci, Business grad.
Former business executive with a conscience.
Mentored youth at risk, young staff, entrepreneurs.
Deeply concerned about our humanity in the face of growing extremism.
Photography enthusiast.
🇨🇦
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Caroline
@northernck.bsky.social
· Dec 21
What Mr Poilievre won’t tell you:
2/3 of the federal budget is spent on pensions, health care, provincial transfers, welfare, defence and debt servicing.
If you are promising to lower taxes, where will you cut spending?
Which one of the above areas will Pierre Poilievre AXE Services?
2/3 of the federal budget is spent on pensions, health care, provincial transfers, welfare, defence and debt servicing.
If you are promising to lower taxes, where will you cut spending?
Which one of the above areas will Pierre Poilievre AXE Services?
Reposted by Caroline
Reminder that glyphosate is routinely applied late in the growing season as a desiccant in “conventional” grain and pulse farming.
Another reason to choose organic.
Another reason to choose organic.
As PM Carney deregulates our health and safety standards, a trend ea PM has enacted, he will find EU mkt will recall & ban a growing number products which fails their standards.
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
France recalls Canadian lentils as Carney weakens pesticide rules
Health risks exposed in a blockbuster French TV investigation about Canadian lentils have introduced new tensions between Carney's European trade ambitions and his government's proposal to eliminate a...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Reminder that glyphosate is routinely applied late in the growing season as a desiccant in “conventional” grain and pulse farming.
Another reason to choose organic.
Another reason to choose organic.
The interview which led me to analyze PM @MarkJCarney ‘s ability to tolerate a different assessment of energy, infrastructure, financial stability & sustainability, than that of his own.
And his intentions.
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
And his intentions.
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
PM Mark Carney Addresses Canadian Club Toronto
Prime Minister Mark Carney gives a speech to Canadian Club Toronto on his government's 2025 federal budget. (November 7, 2025) (no interpretation)
www.cpac.ca
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The interview which led me to analyze PM @MarkJCarney ‘s ability to tolerate a different assessment of energy, infrastructure, financial stability & sustainability, than that of his own.
And his intentions.
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
And his intentions.
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
Whilst Pr Ford uses the cover of Trump, steel/aluminum/auto industry shutdowns, he’s expanding his seizure of our public lands. Setting up the stage for his wealthy donors to profit off us:
“stripped protection from parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/n...
“stripped protection from parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/n...
Ford strips protections from Wasaga Beach to sell for development
Under its controversial omnibus Bill 68, more than one per cent of the park — with some estimates suggesting up to 60 per cent — has been removed from protection. Wasaga Beach is the province’s most v...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Whilst Pr Ford uses the cover of Trump, steel/aluminum/auto industry shutdowns, he’s expanding his seizure of our public lands. Setting up the stage for his wealthy donors to profit off us:
“stripped protection from parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/n...
“stripped protection from parts of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/n...
As PM Carney deregulates our health and safety standards, a trend ea PM has enacted, he will find EU mkt will recall & ban a growing number products which fails their standards.
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
France recalls Canadian lentils as Carney weakens pesticide rules
Health risks exposed in a blockbuster French TV investigation about Canadian lentils have introduced new tensions between Carney's European trade ambitions and his government's proposal to eliminate a...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
As PM Carney deregulates our health and safety standards, a trend ea PM has enacted, he will find EU mkt will recall & ban a growing number products which fails their standards.
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
Take note of Cdn cancer-causing lentils:
“an investigation last month by France
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/03/n...
Consider:
1) 85% of Canada is considered abnormally dry or in drought conditions
2) Pr Ford‘s recent bills open the door for privatizing water.
PM Carney & Conservative premiers egregious abuse of the resources we need to survive, sets us up for extreme
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
1) 85% of Canada is considered abnormally dry or in drought conditions
2) Pr Ford‘s recent bills open the door for privatizing water.
PM Carney & Conservative premiers egregious abuse of the resources we need to survive, sets us up for extreme
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
Who is minding the water data centres will use?
Around the world, scientists and environmentalists are sounding the alarm on the data centre industry.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Consider:
1) 85% of Canada is considered abnormally dry or in drought conditions
2) Pr Ford‘s recent bills open the door for privatizing water.
PM Carney & Conservative premiers egregious abuse of the resources we need to survive, sets us up for extreme
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
1) 85% of Canada is considered abnormally dry or in drought conditions
2) Pr Ford‘s recent bills open the door for privatizing water.
PM Carney & Conservative premiers egregious abuse of the resources we need to survive, sets us up for extreme
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/05/o...
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It's true – there are some major red flags with a slate of upcoming bills that are on the table.
We have been following he committee hearings. The experts in those hearings are warning that these bills could work in tandem to suppress free speech and protest.
act.gp/4azcUQm
We have been following he committee hearings. The experts in those hearings are warning that these bills could work in tandem to suppress free speech and protest.
act.gp/4azcUQm
Surveillance, privacy violations, deportations: How Carney’s new laws are building a freedom repression machine
Prime Minister Carney is in the midst of trying to pass a very ambitious political agenda, which is made of lots and LOTS OF BILLS or new laws that he needs to convince the other parties to support hi...
act.gp
December 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's true – there are some major red flags with a slate of upcoming bills that are on the table.
We have been following he committee hearings. The experts in those hearings are warning that these bills could work in tandem to suppress free speech and protest.
act.gp/4azcUQm
We have been following he committee hearings. The experts in those hearings are warning that these bills could work in tandem to suppress free speech and protest.
act.gp/4azcUQm
I’m loathe to admit, that I, too, came to the conclusion that we misunderstood PM Carney - his climate change pitches were always about derisking private sector investments.
Until Trump, circa 2025, he wanted to use public $s to derisk the private entities’
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/01/a...
Until Trump, circa 2025, he wanted to use public $s to derisk the private entities’
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/01/a...
Did the climate world misread Carney?
Many in the climate movement saw a fellow traveller in Mark Carney — the man who could preach climate action in the language of finance — but what if they were wrong from the very start?
www.nationalobserver.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I’m loathe to admit, that I, too, came to the conclusion that we misunderstood PM Carney - his climate change pitches were always about derisking private sector investments.
Until Trump, circa 2025, he wanted to use public $s to derisk the private entities’
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/01/a...
Until Trump, circa 2025, he wanted to use public $s to derisk the private entities’
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/01/a...
Reposted by Caroline
When a billionaire with major government contracts & ties to authoritarian governments calls to "Abolish the EU," it is not an ordinary political opinion. It is a foreign state actor hostile to European democracy, pushing terrorist rhetoric, and destabilizing regional security.
December 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
When a billionaire with major government contracts & ties to authoritarian governments calls to "Abolish the EU," it is not an ordinary political opinion. It is a foreign state actor hostile to European democracy, pushing terrorist rhetoric, and destabilizing regional security.
Pr Ford’s reckless leadership led to ⬆️ danger on our sts/sidewalks/HWYs;
- ⬆️ HWY speed limits
- e-bikes/scooters w/ little awareness of regs
- elimination of speed cameras in safety zones
Now PC Govt wants to intro driverless cars unable to obey basic rules of the rd?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
- ⬆️ HWY speed limits
- e-bikes/scooters w/ little awareness of regs
- elimination of speed cameras in safety zones
Now PC Govt wants to intro driverless cars unable to obey basic rules of the rd?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Matt Elliott: Waymo has its sights set on Toronto for driverless cars. The city’s history with Big Tech suggests that’s cause for alarm
Waymo has registered as a lobbyist at city hall to talk to lawmakers and officials about self-driving cars.
www.thestar.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Pr Ford’s reckless leadership led to ⬆️ danger on our sts/sidewalks/HWYs;
- ⬆️ HWY speed limits
- e-bikes/scooters w/ little awareness of regs
- elimination of speed cameras in safety zones
Now PC Govt wants to intro driverless cars unable to obey basic rules of the rd?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
- ⬆️ HWY speed limits
- e-bikes/scooters w/ little awareness of regs
- elimination of speed cameras in safety zones
Now PC Govt wants to intro driverless cars unable to obey basic rules of the rd?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Considering they’re only operating in 10 cities across Canada, shouldn’t our mayors mandate their social workers & police work w/ this incredible network of volunteers, to help abused women?:
“Shelter Movers has built a volunteer-run system that co-ordinates and
www.thestar.com/news/insight...
“Shelter Movers has built a volunteer-run system that co-ordinates and
www.thestar.com/news/insight...
For those fleeing abusive households, the trip back is fraught. This group formed to help
Shelter Movers goes where no government agency does: with victims, back to the homes they fled, to collect their property so they can move on with their lives.
www.thestar.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Considering they’re only operating in 10 cities across Canada, shouldn’t our mayors mandate their social workers & police work w/ this incredible network of volunteers, to help abused women?:
“Shelter Movers has built a volunteer-run system that co-ordinates and
www.thestar.com/news/insight...
“Shelter Movers has built a volunteer-run system that co-ordinates and
www.thestar.com/news/insight...
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It could be a climate change induced earthquake - caused by the rapidly melting glacier’s shifting mass above the tectonic plates.
Happened over two hours ago.
www.indiatoday.in/world/story/...
www.indiatoday.in/world/story/...
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes remote Alaska–Canada border region
A powerful magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday, shaking remote communities. Officials reported no injuries, damage or tsunami...
www.indiatoday.in
December 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It could be a climate change induced earthquake - caused by the rapidly melting glacier’s shifting mass above the tectonic plates.
To global leaders of petrostates (Canada, America, Saudi Arabia, Russia) who offer blocking the sun as a solution to climate crisis:
Cowards continue to hide behind “growth plans”, burning fossil fuels as our earth as we know it, is slowly dying:
“If what Stardust was claiming … was true, then a key
Cowards continue to hide behind “growth plans”, burning fossil fuels as our earth as we know it, is slowly dying:
“If what Stardust was claiming … was true, then a key
December 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
To global leaders of petrostates (Canada, America, Saudi Arabia, Russia) who offer blocking the sun as a solution to climate crisis:
Cowards continue to hide behind “growth plans”, burning fossil fuels as our earth as we know it, is slowly dying:
“If what Stardust was claiming … was true, then a key
Cowards continue to hide behind “growth plans”, burning fossil fuels as our earth as we know it, is slowly dying:
“If what Stardust was claiming … was true, then a key
Things PM Carney’s office prefers not to admit to Cdns, as it dismantles our climate regs, policies.
Chevron’s own docs note their CCUS captured 2.66% of carbon emissions from this project.
Tracks to global study which shows CCUS’ avg capture rate at ⬇️ 30%.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
Chevron’s own docs note their CCUS captured 2.66% of carbon emissions from this project.
Tracks to global study which shows CCUS’ avg capture rate at ⬇️ 30%.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Things PM Carney’s office prefers not to admit to Cdns, as it dismantles our climate regs, policies.
Chevron’s own docs note their CCUS captured 2.66% of carbon emissions from this project.
Tracks to global study which shows CCUS’ avg capture rate at ⬇️ 30%.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
Chevron’s own docs note their CCUS captured 2.66% of carbon emissions from this project.
Tracks to global study which shows CCUS’ avg capture rate at ⬇️ 30%.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
“The large military procurements include Canada’s next fleet of submarines, Arctic over-the-horizon radar, and a fleet of early warning-and-control surveillance aircraft.
The other projects include in-service support and software upgrades for the
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
The other projects include in-service support and software upgrades for the
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Ottawa announces first procurements under new Defence Investment Agency
Projects include a fleet of submarines, Arctic over-the-horizon radar, and a fleet of early warning-and-control surveillance aircraft
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“The large military procurements include Canada’s next fleet of submarines, Arctic over-the-horizon radar, and a fleet of early warning-and-control surveillance aircraft.
The other projects include in-service support and software upgrades for the
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
The other projects include in-service support and software upgrades for the
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Please give my Christmas poem some views. It would really mean a lot to me, and maybe even subscribe to my YouTube channel!✨
#Christmas #poetry #inspiration
ko-fi.com/post/Jennys-...
#Christmas #poetry #inspiration
ko-fi.com/post/Jennys-...
Jenny's Christmas Spirit
Jeneration Motivation published a post on Ko-fi
ko-fi.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Please give my Christmas poem some views. It would really mean a lot to me, and maybe even subscribe to my YouTube channel!✨
#Christmas #poetry #inspiration
ko-fi.com/post/Jennys-...
#Christmas #poetry #inspiration
ko-fi.com/post/Jennys-...
Quite the egregious move by the PMO. An un democratic move which must be stopped dead in track by opposition leaders. Threaten to bring down the govt, if necessary.
“Under the pretext of regulatory efficiency, Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
“Under the pretext of regulatory efficiency, Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
Althia Raj: Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers
Sneaking a change of this magnitude into a 600-page bill that will not get parliamentary scrutiny raises a red flag, Althia Raj writes.
www.thestar.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Quite the egregious move by the PMO. An un democratic move which must be stopped dead in track by opposition leaders. Threaten to bring down the govt, if necessary.
“Under the pretext of regulatory efficiency, Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
“Under the pretext of regulatory efficiency, Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to grant cabinet
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
It’s been decades since Ecole Polytechnique’s massacre, and women are still waiting on Min Fraser, Pr Ford to legally recognize it as a crises deserving of changes to laws & policing.
Supreme Court of Canada’s Jordan Principle has led to far too many violent men
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Supreme Court of Canada’s Jordan Principle has led to far too many violent men
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Steve Paikin: This actress’ abuse case was thrown out because of Jordan’s Law. Now she’s on a new mission
Cait Alexander thought she had it all: a budding career in show business and a loving partnership with a good guy. But it all went horribly awry when Alexander says
www.thestar.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It’s been decades since Ecole Polytechnique’s massacre, and women are still waiting on Min Fraser, Pr Ford to legally recognize it as a crises deserving of changes to laws & policing.
Supreme Court of Canada’s Jordan Principle has led to far too many violent men
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Supreme Court of Canada’s Jordan Principle has led to far too many violent men
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Anyone else wondering whether Trump’s new musings about Europe, are tied to EU’s digital regulations, policies and fines for The Techbros funding his presidency?
December 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Anyone else wondering whether Trump’s new musings about Europe, are tied to EU’s digital regulations, policies and fines for The Techbros funding his presidency?
Remembering the young women
massacred at Ecole Polytechnique.
It feels like our conservative government officials have slowly forgotten the tragedy.
Femicide remains a critical issue in Canada. Every day, a woman loses her life at the hands of their intimate partner.
massacred at Ecole Polytechnique.
It feels like our conservative government officials have slowly forgotten the tragedy.
Femicide remains a critical issue in Canada. Every day, a woman loses her life at the hands of their intimate partner.
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Remembering the young women
massacred at Ecole Polytechnique.
It feels like our conservative government officials have slowly forgotten the tragedy.
Femicide remains a critical issue in Canada. Every day, a woman loses her life at the hands of their intimate partner.
massacred at Ecole Polytechnique.
It feels like our conservative government officials have slowly forgotten the tragedy.
Femicide remains a critical issue in Canada. Every day, a woman loses her life at the hands of their intimate partner.
😂😂😂😂
“Women have superior communication skills with felines. Men are less verbally engaged. Therefore, cats need to make more noises and at a higher decibel because they believe a man needs clearer guidance.
In short: cats believe men are bad listeners.
Cat thought
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
“Women have superior communication skills with felines. Men are less verbally engaged. Therefore, cats need to make more noises and at a higher decibel because they believe a man needs clearer guidance.
In short: cats believe men are bad listeners.
Cat thought
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Vinay Menon: It’s not just women who think men are bad listeners. This study suggests cats do too
A new study shows cats meow more around men than women. Why? They clearly believe men are bad listeners.
www.thestar.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
😂😂😂😂
“Women have superior communication skills with felines. Men are less verbally engaged. Therefore, cats need to make more noises and at a higher decibel because they believe a man needs clearer guidance.
In short: cats believe men are bad listeners.
Cat thought
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
“Women have superior communication skills with felines. Men are less verbally engaged. Therefore, cats need to make more noises and at a higher decibel because they believe a man needs clearer guidance.
In short: cats believe men are bad listeners.
Cat thought
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
And yet, PM Carney appeared to backslide on LPC Govt’s recognition of femicide by proposing cuts of 80% to the dept’s budget:
“Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada; a commemoration of the 1989 mass
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
“Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada; a commemoration of the 1989 mass
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Progress on combatting intimate-partner violence stalling under new government, advocates fear
Thirty-six years after the Polytechnique killings, stats show the biggest threats to women are the men closest to them
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
And yet, PM Carney appeared to backslide on LPC Govt’s recognition of femicide by proposing cuts of 80% to the dept’s budget:
“Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada; a commemoration of the 1989 mass
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
“Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada; a commemoration of the 1989 mass
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
A Cdn born iconic giant we didn’t deserve. Not for Ontario, a province where architecture succumbs to brutalism & plain ugly.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and...
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and...
Frank Gehry, legendary architect of some of world’s most iconic buildings, dies at 96
Gehry defined his own idiosyncratic path in Toronto, Los Angeles and around the world
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A Cdn born iconic giant we didn’t deserve. Not for Ontario, a province where architecture succumbs to brutalism & plain ugly.
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and...
www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/art-and...
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Liberals are violating a 50 year oil tanker ban - one they long defended and just enshrined in law - to satisfy Conservatives for a bitumen pipeline.
It’s clear only the NDP will protect the BC coast, defend Indigenous rights and address the climate crisis.
It’s clear only the NDP will protect the BC coast, defend Indigenous rights and address the climate crisis.
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Liberals are violating a 50 year oil tanker ban - one they long defended and just enshrined in law - to satisfy Conservatives for a bitumen pipeline.
It’s clear only the NDP will protect the BC coast, defend Indigenous rights and address the climate crisis.
It’s clear only the NDP will protect the BC coast, defend Indigenous rights and address the climate crisis.
Trump WH will go down as one of the worst regimes in the world.
December 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump WH will go down as one of the worst regimes in the world.
A despicable, criminal WH seeking even greater opportunities to grift.
MFers.
MFers.
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A despicable, criminal WH seeking even greater opportunities to grift.
MFers.
MFers.