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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · 14d

I would love to see someone do an analysis of how much it costs when Amazon/Putolator/Fedex/etc transfer packages to Canada Post to be brought into northern communities.

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · 28d

Community members will not see benefits from this project if it is allowed to move forward. But they will see the destruction of TWO caribou herds. Yet I have not seen any article even briefly mention these herds and their importance to Nunavut communities.

rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · 28d

I have yet to see an argument how this road would improve Arctic security. And "connect communities to the rest of Canada"? Zero communities will be connected to this road! It seems purely for the benefit of mines.

Cabin Radio @cabinradio.ca · 28d

The Arctic Security Corridor from Yellowknife to the sea "needs more development" but is on a list of secondary targets for Mark Carney's Major Projects Office.

Arctic Security Corridor makes PM’s second-tier major projects list

The Arctic Security Corridor from Yellowknife to the sea "needs more development" but is on a list of secondary targets for Mark Carney's Major Projects Office.

cabinradio.ca

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Sep 9

A friend from Iran is in the same situation - application stalled 2 years now after graduating 3 years ago. There are much easier ways to get into a country than doing a PhD!

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Aug 29

A-peeling (yech) for banana workers, or banana consumers? Zero mention in this article about what (if any) changes there will be to the conditions that led the workers to strike in the first place.

A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama | CBC News

After mass layoffs at banana giant Chiquita's Panama operation this summer threatened the fruit's supply chains, work is set to resume at the plant in Bocas del Toro.

www.cbc.ca

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Jul 8

Growing up, “the AI guy” was the artificial insemination guy coming to breed the cow. Still kind of fits.

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Jun 20

Read this aloud to my partner, who asked - is that @theeagleist.bsky.social ?

Screenshot of Facebook post by RCMP saying “The Iqaluit RCMP have decided to cancel the planned BBQ for National Indigenous Peoples
day, due to the weather forecast. The next BBQ will be scheduled for Canada Day.”

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Mar 23

Yellowknife mayor also running for Liberals. Against three Indigenous candidates (although, one not from NWT).

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Jan 23

Renaming a flower muskox, but who is willing to give up their Starlink? We went with Northwestel (now Indigenous-owned), but it is a struggle most days. We need to invest in reliable, affordable internet for northern communities!

Cabin Radio @cabinradio.ca · Jan 23

City of Yellowknife abdicates responsibility for Elon Muskox’s name

With Elon Musk now a Trump devotee accused of Nazi salutes, the name of Yellowknife's muskox mascot is no longer funny to some. The city appeared to disown it.

City of Yellowknife abdicates responsibility for Elon Muskox’s name

With Elon Musk now a Trump devotee accused of Nazi salutes, the name of Yellowknife’s muskox mascot is no longer funny to some. The city appeared to disown it.

cabinradio.ca

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Jan 10

You can request a private screening room for the cat! That's the only reason I still have a cat, and the Halifax airport does not have a feral cat.

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Nov 21

Me please! Lasering on Monday!

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Apr 8

Not even jealous of everyone's eclipse stories - I got 2044 locked down.

Thanks @cabinradio.ca !

Forget today’s eclipse. In 2044, the NWT will get a direct hit.

Monday’s total solar eclipse is huge in the south but won’t be much of a show up here. Don’t worry: the NWT will have the best seats for the next one, in 2044.

cabinradio.ca

rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Mar 18

They are also substantially cheaper than Tadiran purchased through Innovasea.

We have not tested them yet, but we placed an order and will be testing them year-round in the Arctic, starting this summer!

rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Mar 18

For any acoustic trackers using Innovasea, did you know Tadiran batteries are made in Israel? I found these alternatives. The cells are made in South Korea and the connectors are added in Mississauga, Canada. Just ask for TL-5930/F using Xeno XL-205/F cells.

bbmbattery.ca/products/xen...

Xeno XL-205F Battery - 3.6V/19AH Lithium D cell

BBM supplies the Lithium Thionyl Chloride Xeno XL-205F battery. This Xeno Energy Lithium D Cell, Delivers 3.6V/19AH of energy, as a high performance non rechargeable battery, it will provide continuou...

bbmbattery.ca

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rosieluain @rosieluain.bsky.social · Mar 18

For any acoustic trackers using Innovasea, did you know Tadiran batteries are made in Israel? I found these alternatives. The cells are made in South Korea and the connectors are added in Mississauga, Canada. Just ask for TL-5930/F using Xeno XL-205/F cells.

bbmbattery.ca/products/xen...

Xeno XL-205F Battery - 3.6V/19AH Lithium D cell

BBM supplies the Lithium Thionyl Chloride Xeno XL-205F battery. This Xeno Energy Lithium D Cell, Delivers 3.6V/19AH of energy, as a high performance non rechargeable battery, it will provide continuou...

bbmbattery.ca

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