Dr Dan Shugar 🇨🇦
@watershedlab.bsky.social
I make ice cream and do science and suck at fly fishing. YYC
glaciers - geohazards - climate - geomorphology - geomatics - gelato
He/him
Fellow, @rcgssgrc.bsky.social
glaciers - geohazards - climate - geomorphology - geomatics - gelato
He/him
Fellow, @rcgssgrc.bsky.social
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Once again, Jason Kenney invited these assholes into his party while he chased out the centrist normies for not being "conservative" enough for his liking. That he's getting shirty about it now is just insulting to everyone's intelligence.
(Seriously, legacy media, stop giving him a pass).
(Seriously, legacy media, stop giving him a pass).
Alberta UCP caucus has 'no business' signing separation vote petition: former premier
CALGARY - Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says the governing United Conservative Party caucus has "no business" signing a petition to force a vote on the province quitting Canada.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Once again, Jason Kenney invited these assholes into his party while he chased out the centrist normies for not being "conservative" enough for his liking. That he's getting shirty about it now is just insulting to everyone's intelligence.
(Seriously, legacy media, stop giving him a pass).
(Seriously, legacy media, stop giving him a pass).
How much of geology's problems with attracting a diverse workforce is due to the terrible naming of minerals & processes, even if those were not intentionally crass? Cummingtonite. Dickite. Fukalite. Necking. Cleavage. I doubt it's a major contributing factor, but it probably doesn't help. 🧪⚒️
February 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM
How much of geology's problems with attracting a diverse workforce is due to the terrible naming of minerals & processes, even if those were not intentionally crass? Cummingtonite. Dickite. Fukalite. Necking. Cleavage. I doubt it's a major contributing factor, but it probably doesn't help. 🧪⚒️
@brentbambury.bsky.social and @jonmontpetit.bsky.social on CBC's Day 6 not mincing words: Why is ICE using neo-Nazi imagery in its recruiting ads? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
www.cbc.ca
February 3, 2026 at 4:24 PM
@brentbambury.bsky.social and @jonmontpetit.bsky.social on CBC's Day 6 not mincing words: Why is ICE using neo-Nazi imagery in its recruiting ads? www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
I'm fairly certain that these little fellas were the star of last night's episode of X-Files
Slime mold, Trichia decipiens in front of bright green #moss. NWT, Canada.
#myxomycete #fungifriends
The slime mold is about 0.5cm high.
#myxomycete #fungifriends
The slime mold is about 0.5cm high.
February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I'm fairly certain that these little fellas were the star of last night's episode of X-Files
I am grateful that my neighbourhood is one of Calgary’s “main streets” revitalization programs but just astonished that after spending $30 million on renovations, the City chose THIS as the welcome sign. It’s soooo bad.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
February 3, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I am grateful that my neighbourhood is one of Calgary’s “main streets” revitalization programs but just astonished that after spending $30 million on renovations, the City chose THIS as the welcome sign. It’s soooo bad.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Not the point @sethdklein.bsky.social is making but when I was a kid, I thought the Winter Olympics were THE Olympics. Summer olympics didn’t really register with me.
A survey by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) shows Canadians overwhelmingly love winter sports and many want fossil fuel companies removed from Olympic sponsorship because of climate change concerns. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/03/n...
Canadian athletes and fans want fossil fuel sponsors out of the Olympics, poll finds
As Canada’s teams, sponsored in part by Petro-Canada, prepare to head to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina, Podborski is among thousands of Canadians surveyed who argue the Games sho...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Not the point @sethdklein.bsky.social is making but when I was a kid, I thought the Winter Olympics were THE Olympics. Summer olympics didn’t really register with me.
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Repeat of what I posted on LinkedIn on Thursday, but worth putting out there for BlueSky too. A thread.. 🧵
February is Black History Month in Canada. It started yesterday, February 1. This shouldn't be your reminder that we have #BHM, but it might be and I'm going to help you out. 1/
February is Black History Month in Canada. It started yesterday, February 1. This shouldn't be your reminder that we have #BHM, but it might be and I'm going to help you out. 1/
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Repeat of what I posted on LinkedIn on Thursday, but worth putting out there for BlueSky too. A thread.. 🧵
February is Black History Month in Canada. It started yesterday, February 1. This shouldn't be your reminder that we have #BHM, but it might be and I'm going to help you out. 1/
February is Black History Month in Canada. It started yesterday, February 1. This shouldn't be your reminder that we have #BHM, but it might be and I'm going to help you out. 1/
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For >10 years I’ve been on an admissions committee for a prominent science journalism fellowship.
We always have around 150 applications from around the world to review for 6 spots.
This year we only had 32 applications. And several we can’t review because they’re visa restricted now.
We always have around 150 applications from around the world to review for 6 spots.
This year we only had 32 applications. And several we can’t review because they’re visa restricted now.
February 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
For >10 years I’ve been on an admissions committee for a prominent science journalism fellowship.
We always have around 150 applications from around the world to review for 6 spots.
This year we only had 32 applications. And several we can’t review because they’re visa restricted now.
We always have around 150 applications from around the world to review for 6 spots.
This year we only had 32 applications. And several we can’t review because they’re visa restricted now.
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I wonder if faculty mental health would be boosted if we were all given the option to load up all our teaching in one crazy busy semester per year, leaving the other as essentially a mini-sabbatical (i know i know, service commitments would still be there). #AcademicChat 🧪
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I wonder if faculty mental health would be boosted if we were all given the option to load up all our teaching in one crazy busy semester per year, leaving the other as essentially a mini-sabbatical (i know i know, service commitments would still be there). #AcademicChat 🧪
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This is a really good map.
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This is a really good map.
I wonder if faculty mental health would be boosted if we were all given the option to load up all our teaching in one crazy busy semester per year, leaving the other as essentially a mini-sabbatical (i know i know, service commitments would still be there). #AcademicChat 🧪
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I wonder if faculty mental health would be boosted if we were all given the option to load up all our teaching in one crazy busy semester per year, leaving the other as essentially a mini-sabbatical (i know i know, service commitments would still be there). #AcademicChat 🧪
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Applications are open for the 2026 #BertonHouse Writers’ Residency. Canadian authors with at least one published book are invited to apply before March 30, 2026. Travel costs are covered by WT & residents receive a $4K stipend. Find full details at writerstrust.com/BertonHouse
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 #BertonHouse Writers’ Residency. Canadian authors with at least one published book are invited to apply before March 30, 2026. Travel costs are covered by WT & residents receive a $4K stipend. Find full details at writerstrust.com/BertonHouse
TeePublic is a great company to order from if you want endless texts that always come from different numbers and that you can’t seem to block
February 2, 2026 at 1:57 PM
TeePublic is a great company to order from if you want endless texts that always come from different numbers and that you can’t seem to block
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Our Valentine’s Day ice cream is Heated Rivalry! Red raspberry ice cream swirled with black raspberry ice cream with a whole Little Debbie’s strawberry Valentine’s heart and tasty hockey puck you can eat out of the bottom of the pint.
February 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Our Valentine’s Day ice cream is Heated Rivalry! Red raspberry ice cream swirled with black raspberry ice cream with a whole Little Debbie’s strawberry Valentine’s heart and tasty hockey puck you can eat out of the bottom of the pint.
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Very much enjoying this skit from John Bull, 18 December 1825, on the appointment of professors at UCL
I'd go to a lecture on Things in General
I'd go to a lecture on Things in General
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Very much enjoying this skit from John Bull, 18 December 1825, on the appointment of professors at UCL
I'd go to a lecture on Things in General
I'd go to a lecture on Things in General
Punxsutawney Phil. Shubenacadie Sam.
Wiarton Willie. Balzac Bill.
Wait, what? Yes. Alberta’s groundhog is named Balzac Bill. And hi isn’t a groundhog at all but a guy in a suit. #GroundhogDay
highriveronline.com/articles/all...
Wiarton Willie. Balzac Bill.
Wait, what? Yes. Alberta’s groundhog is named Balzac Bill. And hi isn’t a groundhog at all but a guy in a suit. #GroundhogDay
highriveronline.com/articles/all...
All eyes on Balzac Billy as Groundhog Day approaches
For the Foothills, the closest season predicting groundhog is Balzac Billy. A man-sized gopher mascot in Balzac. Monday will mark the 23rd time Alberta’s Prairie Prognosticator makes his winter predi...
highriveronline.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Punxsutawney Phil. Shubenacadie Sam.
Wiarton Willie. Balzac Bill.
Wait, what? Yes. Alberta’s groundhog is named Balzac Bill. And hi isn’t a groundhog at all but a guy in a suit. #GroundhogDay
highriveronline.com/articles/all...
Wiarton Willie. Balzac Bill.
Wait, what? Yes. Alberta’s groundhog is named Balzac Bill. And hi isn’t a groundhog at all but a guy in a suit. #GroundhogDay
highriveronline.com/articles/all...
wow
February 2, 2026 at 4:20 AM
wow
And sorely lacking in almost every Canadian city. Neighbourhood bars were something that I really liked about living in the US.
These kinds of human scale, mixed-use Midwest dive bars are illegal to open and operate in most American neighborhoods.
February 2, 2026 at 12:39 AM
And sorely lacking in almost every Canadian city. Neighbourhood bars were something that I really liked about living in the US.
How not to be an asshole: leave your outdoor speaker at home when out skiing or hiking. Follow me for more life hacks.
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
How not to be an asshole: leave your outdoor speaker at home when out skiing or hiking. Follow me for more life hacks.
Got on the gondola and realized I left my phone in the base lodge. Got off at mid mountain, left my skis & rode back down. Got phone & rode up and realized that I forgot my skis at mid. Rode back down, picked up my skis back up to the village. But at least I’m now on the lift.
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Got on the gondola and realized I left my phone in the base lodge. Got off at mid mountain, left my skis & rode back down. Got phone & rode up and realized that I forgot my skis at mid. Rode back down, picked up my skis back up to the village. But at least I’m now on the lift.
I’m just disgusted by what’s been revealed *so far* in the Epstein files and can’t imagine the horrors of what is still being kept under wraps.
February 1, 2026 at 6:32 PM
I’m just disgusted by what’s been revealed *so far* in the Epstein files and can’t imagine the horrors of what is still being kept under wraps.
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So, now they're asking . . .
February 1, 2026 at 6:30 AM
So, now they're asking . . .
Middle age men of Bluesky (or those who are in relationships with women of similar age): if you want to understand why your partner feels shitty much of the time, seek out Small Achievable Goals on CBC Gem. I’ll bet @drjengunter.bsky.social agrees.
a woman in a purple suit is standing in front of a window with small achievable goals written on the bottom
Alt: a woman in a purple suit is standing in front of a window with small achievable goals written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Middle age men of Bluesky (or those who are in relationships with women of similar age): if you want to understand why your partner feels shitty much of the time, seek out Small Achievable Goals on CBC Gem. I’ll bet @drjengunter.bsky.social agrees.
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Conservative party of Canada votes to axe the tax, build the homes, lose all the future elections
Conservative party of Canada votes to axe the tax, build the homes, lose all the future elections
CALGARY - With over 87% of the Conservative Party of Canada voting to keep Pierre Poilievre as their leader at the 2026 Conservative Convention, Poilievre triumphantly announced that by reaffirming hi...
www.thebeaverton.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Conservative party of Canada votes to axe the tax, build the homes, lose all the future elections
Listening to talking heads on the CBC discuss the Grammys and they were discussing about some guy called Kenny Swimmer or something and how he rewrote lyrics to a song that he’d already recorded and just used AI to change the words after the fact because re-recording the vocals would take too long 🤮
January 31, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Listening to talking heads on the CBC discuss the Grammys and they were discussing about some guy called Kenny Swimmer or something and how he rewrote lyrics to a song that he’d already recorded and just used AI to change the words after the fact because re-recording the vocals would take too long 🤮