John Jardine 🇨🇦
@plan9fromman.bsky.social
Christian, Mech. Eng. Ret., Husband/5 kids/11 grandkids, he/him, mayhem/buffoonery, diy/maker/fixer, classicist, thinks in rhyme, born 313.7 ppm CO₂.
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Still remember the first time I saw Bonhomme 25 years ago and discovered he talked. It ain't natural.
January 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Still remember the first time I saw Bonhomme 25 years ago and discovered he talked. It ain't natural.
Held at the historic Citadelle. Built as a defence of Canada against American aggression. It was also the site of a meeting of the free world during WWII where the principles of international law were at the core www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada's 'values must be fought for' in a moment of democratic decline, says Carney at cabinet retreat | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to fight for Canadian values in the face of crumbling democracy around the world, in a sweeping address before gathering with his cabinet in Quebec City ahead of Parli...
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January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Held at the historic Citadelle. Built as a defence of Canada against American aggression. It was also the site of a meeting of the free world during WWII where the principles of international law were at the core www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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After months of trying to play nice with Donald Trump and MAGA world, Mark Carney decided to drop the hammer of truth on his rogue administration, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes. What comes next will help determine Canada's place in the world — and whether it even has one.
Mark Carney just shook up the world
His speech in Davos might be the most important one ever delivered by a Canadian prime minister. Its consequences will determine his place in history — and ours.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
After months of trying to play nice with Donald Trump and MAGA world, Mark Carney decided to drop the hammer of truth on his rogue administration, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes. What comes next will help determine Canada's place in the world — and whether it even has one.
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blocked and reported.
January 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
blocked and reported.
Here’s a great way for our American cousins to so kindness to their neighbours through their churches ministrywatch.com/growing-medi...
Growing Medical Debt and Ministries Helping to Eliminate It - MinistryWatch
Undue Medical Debt has paid off more than $25 billion in medical debt for nearly 15 million families in the United States.
ministrywatch.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Here’s a great way for our American cousins to so kindness to their neighbours through their churches ministrywatch.com/growing-medi...
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January 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Winnipeg’s urban mountain in a winter fog.
January 6, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Winnipeg’s urban mountain in a winter fog.
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Time Flies
January 4, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Time Flies
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Brilliant idea. 💡
December 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Brilliant idea. 💡
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According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
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And of course he criticized our public broadcaster, too.
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 PM
And of course he criticized our public broadcaster, too.
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
If we're such losers, why is our life expectancy higher than in the US -- even if our per cap GDP is lower?
georank.org/life-expecta...
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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This CPL final is the most Canadian soccer game of all time.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This CPL final is the most Canadian soccer game of all time.
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Oh no, your version cut out @thebeaverton.com credit. Here's the original instead: bsky.app/profile/theb...
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Oh no, your version cut out @thebeaverton.com credit. Here's the original instead: bsky.app/profile/theb...
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Lawn darts caused one fatality www.latimes.com/archives/la-...
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Lawn darts caused one fatality www.latimes.com/archives/la-...
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I love this! Love! Love! Love!
YOU GUYS #STEAMPUNK IS BACK IN PLASTIC
"Ultimately a LEGO Technic-compatible steam turbine was printed in high temperature resistant PAHT-CF and PC filament, which enables a steam-powered LEGO walker to come to life, albeit with a distinct lack of power."
"Ultimately a LEGO Technic-compatible steam turbine was printed in high temperature resistant PAHT-CF and PC filament, which enables a steam-powered LEGO walker to come to life, albeit with a distinct lack of power."
Making Steam-Powered LEGO Machines
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I love this! Love! Love! Love!