Whittlesworth
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looking for critical, constructive & civil engagement, humorous stuff too
anglo-Montréalaise
anthropology, biochem
democracy, education
knitter
gutted by what's happening in the US
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anglo-Montréalaise
anthropology, biochem
democracy, education
knitter
gutted by what's happening in the US
likes/reposts ≠ endorsements
🍁
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Did I miss it or did the CBC etc neglect to say this is a solid commitment to bring back/create 500 new jobs?
I saw some "maybe" headlines.
Thank you to Minister Joly, the Feds, Algoma Steel and the unions.
www.saultstar.com/news/breakin...
I saw some "maybe" headlines.
Thank you to Minister Joly, the Feds, Algoma Steel and the unions.
www.saultstar.com/news/breakin...
New commitments reached by feds, Algoma Steel to add new product lines, save jobs
BREAKING: New commitment inked by feds, Algoma Steel to add new product lines, save jobs
www.saultstar.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Did I miss it or did the CBC etc neglect to say this is a solid commitment to bring back/create 500 new jobs?
I saw some "maybe" headlines.
Thank you to Minister Joly, the Feds, Algoma Steel and the unions.
www.saultstar.com/news/breakin...
I saw some "maybe" headlines.
Thank you to Minister Joly, the Feds, Algoma Steel and the unions.
www.saultstar.com/news/breakin...
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Low-interest loan program launched to help support #P.E.I.'s next generation of farmers
Future Farmer program also expands to include those working on existing operations
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Future Farmer program also expands to include those working on existing operations
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Low-interest loan program launched to help support P.E.I.'s next generation of farmers | CBC News
The P.E.I. government is expanding the programs it offers to support young farmers, something groups in the province have been lobbying for.
www.cbc.ca
December 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Low-interest loan program launched to help support #P.E.I.'s next generation of farmers
Future Farmer program also expands to include those working on existing operations
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Future Farmer program also expands to include those working on existing operations
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Skate Canada to cancel #Alberta events due to sports gender law #SkateCanada
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Skate Canada to cancel Alberta events due to sports gender law
Skate Canada says it won’t host national and international-level events in Alberta, citing provincial law that restricts transgender athletes from participating in female-only sport divisions.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Skate Canada to cancel #Alberta events due to sports gender law #SkateCanada
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
Good on you Skate Canada 🍁
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...
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A nice cluster of Cladonia #lichen spp...plus the remains of what was a cloudberry flower. #fungi #fungifriends #wildflower
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A nice cluster of Cladonia #lichen spp...plus the remains of what was a cloudberry flower. #fungi #fungifriends #wildflower
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From the new chief of Britain's MI6:
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
December 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
From the new chief of Britain's MI6:
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
"Hundreds of thousands have died, with the toll mounting every day, because of Putin’s historical distortions and his compromised desire for respect. He is dragging out negotiations and shifting the cost of war onto his own population."
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The grocery code of conduct will take effect Jan. 1. Here’s what this means for Canadian shoppers #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
The grocery code of conduct will take effect Jan. 1. Here’s what this means for Canadian shoppers
Canada’s long-debated grocery code of conduct, designed to make the food supply chain fairer and more transparent, is finally taking shape after years of development and industry negotiations.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The grocery code of conduct will take effect Jan. 1. Here’s what this means for Canadian shoppers #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
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Our new Buy Canadian Policy officially launches today.
Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.
Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Our new Buy Canadian Policy officially launches today.
Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.
Our major federal construction and defence projects will prioritise Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. We’re building big, we’re building bold — and starting today, we’re building Canadian.
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I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
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Respect. #Budapest
🇭🇺Massive demonstrations in Budapest, Hungary against the Viktor Orbán’s regime.
Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!” showing solidarity with children who became victims of abuse in the state care system
Protesters carried toys and torches under the banner “Protect the children!” showing solidarity with children who became victims of abuse in the state care system
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Respect. #Budapest
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When French Canadians refused Benjamin Franklin’s invitation to join the American Revolution in 1776, it was a foundational moment for modern Canada. I loved discussing it today with the Rotary Club of Old Montreal.
#hedidnotconquer #history #canada #AmericanRevolution @dundurnpress.bsky.social
#hedidnotconquer #history #canada #AmericanRevolution @dundurnpress.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
When French Canadians refused Benjamin Franklin’s invitation to join the American Revolution in 1776, it was a foundational moment for modern Canada. I loved discussing it today with the Rotary Club of Old Montreal.
#hedidnotconquer #history #canada #AmericanRevolution @dundurnpress.bsky.social
#hedidnotconquer #history #canada #AmericanRevolution @dundurnpress.bsky.social
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A+ trolling from Zelenskyy
December 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
A+ trolling from Zelenskyy
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I want ANYTHING to taste as good as this leaf does to him
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I want ANYTHING to taste as good as this leaf does to him
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December 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Another Conservative crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shy of majority (Michael Ma)
🍁🙂
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
🍁🙂
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Another Conservative crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shy of majority | CBC News
Ontario MP Michael Ma announced Thursday that he is leaving the Conservative caucus and joining the Liberals.
www.cbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another Conservative crosses the floor, bringing Liberals 1 MP shy of majority (Michael Ma)
🍁🙂
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
🍁🙂
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Area man who lost his riding seat and flew 3000 kms to get back into government says people have to answer to their constituents.
December 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Area man who lost his riding seat and flew 3000 kms to get back into government says people have to answer to their constituents.
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Until you remove this administration and clean up your country, Canadians will continue to boycott. #SorryNotSorry
Canadian boycott of #U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report #Canada
Democrats point to Trump's policies hurting American businesses
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadian boycott of #U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report #Canada
Democrats point to Trump's policies hurting American businesses
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadian boycott of U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report | CBC News
The drop in Canadian tourism to the United States in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions is hurting American businesses in several border states, a new report by a congressional committe...
www.cbc.ca
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Until you remove this administration and clean up your country, Canadians will continue to boycott. #SorryNotSorry
Canadian boycott of #U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report #Canada
Democrats point to Trump's policies hurting American businesses
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canadian boycott of #U.S. hitting border states hard: Congressional report #Canada
Democrats point to Trump's policies hurting American businesses
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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BREAKING: Canada Just Told Elon's Starlink to Take a Hike open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... #cdnpoli @deanblundell.bsky.social
BREAKING: Canada Just Told Elon's Starlink to Take a Hike
Ottawa’s Arctic MILSATCOM bombshell is more than procurement. It’s a geopolitical mic drop.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
BREAKING: Canada Just Told Elon's Starlink to Take a Hike open.substack.com/pub/deanblun... #cdnpoli @deanblundell.bsky.social
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One chunk of apple is causing a lot of issues
December 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
One chunk of apple is causing a lot of issues
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A rare wild teapot.
Or a Cladonia lichen:)
Teapot (or lichen) is about 1.5cm high.
Northwest Territories, Canada
#lichen #fungi #fungifrienda #teapot
Or a Cladonia lichen:)
Teapot (or lichen) is about 1.5cm high.
Northwest Territories, Canada
#lichen #fungi #fungifrienda #teapot
December 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A rare wild teapot.
Or a Cladonia lichen:)
Teapot (or lichen) is about 1.5cm high.
Northwest Territories, Canada
#lichen #fungi #fungifrienda #teapot
Or a Cladonia lichen:)
Teapot (or lichen) is about 1.5cm high.
Northwest Territories, Canada
#lichen #fungi #fungifrienda #teapot
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Cowbird Murmuration
December 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Cowbird Murmuration