valcat
@valcat.bsky.social
Progressive lifelong Albertan. 🍁🇨🇦🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 ally. It’s the Gulf of Mexico. No DMs.
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Get thee gone, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
Canada, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social, it's time to invoke Article 9 of the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations, 1961. [reference: legal.un.org/ilc/texts/in... ]
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social, it's time to invoke Article 9 of the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations, 1961. [reference: legal.un.org/ilc/texts/in... ]
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
ANALYSIS | NORAD would be 'altered' if Canada doesn’t buy F-35 jets, warns U.S. ambassador | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is warning of consequences to the continental defence pact if Canada does not move forward with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Get thee gone, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.
Canada, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social, it's time to invoke Article 9 of the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations, 1961. [reference: legal.un.org/ilc/texts/in... ]
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada, Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social, it's time to invoke Article 9 of the Vienna Convention of Diplomatic Relations, 1961. [reference: legal.un.org/ilc/texts/in... ]
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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To see how Kirsty Duncan advocated for science, watch her TED talk or read her book, "The Exclusion Effect: How the sciences discourage women & girls and what to do about it"
Scientists must be free to learn, to speak, and to challenge, she said -- an even more vital argument now than then.
Scientists must be free to learn, to speak, and to challenge, she said -- an even more vital argument now than then.
Scientists must be free to learn, to speak and to challenge
"You do not mess with something so fundamental, so precious, as science," says Kirsty Duncan, Canada's first Minister of Science. In a heartfelt, inspiring talk about pushing boundaries, she makes the...
www.ted.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:00 AM
To see how Kirsty Duncan advocated for science, watch her TED talk or read her book, "The Exclusion Effect: How the sciences discourage women & girls and what to do about it"
Scientists must be free to learn, to speak, and to challenge, she said -- an even more vital argument now than then.
Scientists must be free to learn, to speak, and to challenge, she said -- an even more vital argument now than then.
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The world has lost one of its most courageous and passionate advocates for people + science.
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dead at 59 | CBC News
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
The world has lost one of its most courageous and passionate advocates for people + science.
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
Back in the days of Twitter, I saw her regularly send encouragement to people she’d never met. That was who she was: a model of joy, perseverance, courage, and kindness.
Kirsty, you will be so missed. 💔
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Following this exclusive (and excellent) piece from David, I've contacted the federal government to ask if they intend to continue subsidizing JSI Telecom in the future.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
In December, the Canadian government gave $1 million to Ottawa's JSI Telecom to commercialize AI-driven data analytics.
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
JSI, a wiretaps and investigation support firm, had a banner year in U.S. government sales in 2025, including a big new contract with ICE.
thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
Ottawa is subsidizing a tech firm that provides wiretapping tools to ICE - The Logic
The $1-million contribution came after the U.S. agency showed up in force in Minneapolis
thelogic.co
January 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Following this exclusive (and excellent) piece from David, I've contacted the federal government to ask if they intend to continue subsidizing JSI Telecom in the future.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
I've also contacted JSI Telecom for comment, adding them to the list of Canadian businesses working with ICE who I've contacted.
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American owned newspaper asks convicted criminal who was pardoned by Trump to weigh in on Canadian affairs.
Now over to the guy on the beach in Costa Rica.
Now over to the guy on the beach in Costa Rica.
January 26, 2026 at 12:38 AM
American owned newspaper asks convicted criminal who was pardoned by Trump to weigh in on Canadian affairs.
Now over to the guy on the beach in Costa Rica.
Now over to the guy on the beach in Costa Rica.
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It's cold outside and snowy, too! Is climate change a hoax?
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Climate vs Weather | Global Weirding
YouTube video by Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:41 PM
It's cold outside and snowy, too! Is climate change a hoax?
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
Not at all. Winter still brings cold weather even as the planet warms.
In fact, warmer oceans + a rapidly warming Arctic can even increase the intensity of winter storms and heavy snowfall.
That's why I call it Global Weirding!
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If you've heard about the provincial OiC authorizing AB’s Petroleum Marketing Commission to borrow up to $900 million for marketing Alberta's royalty interests you shd check out this excellent interview w Richard Masson, former APMC CEO. 1/ #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18tW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18tW...
Smith's New Bitumen Deal is Dangerously Risky for Taxpayers
YouTube video by Energi Media
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:51 PM
If you've heard about the provincial OiC authorizing AB’s Petroleum Marketing Commission to borrow up to $900 million for marketing Alberta's royalty interests you shd check out this excellent interview w Richard Masson, former APMC CEO. 1/ #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18tW...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18tW...
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1. Shields woman
2. Shows hands and is pepper sprayed
3. Tackled to ground
4. Agents pile on and start beating/pistol whipping him
5. Agent removes victim's holstered sidearm as beating continues
6. Other agent begins shooting him in back
7. Shot 10 times
--
"He was an assassin!"
- Stephen Miller
2. Shows hands and is pepper sprayed
3. Tackled to ground
4. Agents pile on and start beating/pistol whipping him
5. Agent removes victim's holstered sidearm as beating continues
6. Other agent begins shooting him in back
7. Shot 10 times
--
"He was an assassin!"
- Stephen Miller
January 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM
1. Shields woman
2. Shows hands and is pepper sprayed
3. Tackled to ground
4. Agents pile on and start beating/pistol whipping him
5. Agent removes victim's holstered sidearm as beating continues
6. Other agent begins shooting him in back
7. Shot 10 times
--
"He was an assassin!"
- Stephen Miller
2. Shows hands and is pepper sprayed
3. Tackled to ground
4. Agents pile on and start beating/pistol whipping him
5. Agent removes victim's holstered sidearm as beating continues
6. Other agent begins shooting him in back
7. Shot 10 times
--
"He was an assassin!"
- Stephen Miller
It is nice to be in Quebec for the weekend even if it is -28. Wonderful Montebello!
January 24, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It is nice to be in Quebec for the weekend even if it is -28. Wonderful Montebello!
It is nice to be in Quebec for a weekend, even if it is -28! Wonderful Montebello.
January 24, 2026 at 10:18 PM
It is nice to be in Quebec for a weekend, even if it is -28! Wonderful Montebello.
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Breaking MS NOW:
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
DOJ sought to probe Renee Good for criminal liability, even after her death: Sources
A judge refused an FBI warrant that proposed investigating dead Minnesota mom for suspected assault on an officer.
www.ms.now
January 23, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Breaking MS NOW:
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
Aides to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche directed the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI agents in Minnesota to shut down the civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Good and instead alter it to probe Good for possible criminal liability.
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Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Better headline: PM Carney risks the wrath of the American owned newspaper chain the National Post.
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In these times it's detrimental to Canada to have the majority of our news outlets majority-American owned
Something needs to be done
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦
Something needs to be done
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦
American-owned Toronto Sun advocating for US annexation of Greenland
January 19, 2026 at 2:12 AM
In these times it's detrimental to Canada to have the majority of our news outlets majority-American owned
Something needs to be done
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦
Something needs to be done
@mark-carney.bsky.social
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦
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If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
January 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
If you live in the Cities, an easy way to help immigrant families in hiding is: laundry! Laundromats are ICE magnets, so people without washers need help.
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
The People’s Laundry will drop off laundry to your door to wash and dry and pick up a few days later:
thepeopleslaundrympls.com/volunteer/
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What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
January 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
What makes this statement by Emmanuel Macron so unprecedented is, for the first time, a leading European ally is equating Trump with Putin.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
“No intimidation or threat will influence us - neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world.”
EVERYTHING has changed.
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If you’ve been skimming headlines and still feel like you’re missing the bigger picture, this is a solid place to start.
The Big Picture | Substack
The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives. Click to read The Big Picture, a Substack publica...
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
If you’ve been skimming headlines and still feel like you’re missing the bigger picture, this is a solid place to start.
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Last days of the campaign! Please share! Every signature counts!
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Last days of the campaign! Please share! Every signature counts!
Bonspiel right on Lake Windermere last night as part of the Snowflake festival. Check out the Darth Vader curling sweater.
January 17, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Bonspiel right on Lake Windermere last night as part of the Snowflake festival. Check out the Darth Vader curling sweater.
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To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I've stayed on X (just posting) because of the (probably naive) belief important to ensure accurate content everywhere.
But X just an abusive BS machine. Stepping away.
I've stayed on X (just posting) because of the (probably naive) belief important to ensure accurate content everywhere.
But X just an abusive BS machine. Stepping away.
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave | Marie Le Conte
It was hard for me to quit Elon Musk’s poisoned platform, but I urge others to do the same, especially in light of Grok’s imagery of women and children, says journalist Marie Le Conte
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:46 PM
To anybody still using X: sexual abuse content is the final straw, it’s time to leave www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I've stayed on X (just posting) because of the (probably naive) belief important to ensure accurate content everywhere.
But X just an abusive BS machine. Stepping away.
I've stayed on X (just posting) because of the (probably naive) belief important to ensure accurate content everywhere.
But X just an abusive BS machine. Stepping away.
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Re-posting. I don’t know this person personally however she seems like a stellar individual. I donated; I hope you’ll consider doing the same.
I just donated and hope you will too! gofund.me/5de60dd7d
Donate to Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support, organized by Shone Thistle
Anna has spent much of her life showing up for others, but right now A… Shone Thistle needs your support for Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support
gofund.me
January 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Re-posting. I don’t know this person personally however she seems like a stellar individual. I donated; I hope you’ll consider doing the same.
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I just donated too.
I just donated and hope you will too! gofund.me/5de60dd7d
Donate to Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support, organized by Shone Thistle
Anna has spent much of her life showing up for others, but right now A… Shone Thistle needs your support for Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support
gofund.me
January 13, 2026 at 9:38 PM
I just donated too.
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Anna is in a tough place and needs all the help she can get. I donated, please do so if you can!
I just donated and hope you will too! gofund.me/5de60dd7d
Donate to Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support, organized by Shone Thistle
Anna has spent much of her life showing up for others, but right now A… Shone Thistle needs your support for Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support
gofund.me
January 13, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Anna is in a tough place and needs all the help she can get. I donated, please do so if you can!
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Anna Murphy is a treasure and the world is better with her in it. I donated too. Please read her story by tapping the link below and consider a donation to help her on her healing path.
I just donated and hope you will too! gofund.me/5de60dd7d
Donate to Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support, organized by Shone Thistle
Anna has spent much of her life showing up for others, but right now A… Shone Thistle needs your support for Stand With Anna Murphy: Housing & Healing Support
gofund.me
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Anna Murphy is a treasure and the world is better with her in it. I donated too. Please read her story by tapping the link below and consider a donation to help her on her healing path.