Carl Wright 🇨🇦
@canuckcarl.bsky.social
School crossing guard. Lay pastor. Ultrarunner. Blogger.
A Green Runner.
Board member of the Monarch Ultra 🦋
Advocate for sustainability, biodiversity & active transportation.
Also: hiker, cyclist, gardener, nemophilist, philatelist.
No DM's please 🍁
A Green Runner.
Board member of the Monarch Ultra 🦋
Advocate for sustainability, biodiversity & active transportation.
Also: hiker, cyclist, gardener, nemophilist, philatelist.
No DM's please 🍁
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Carl Wright 🇨🇦
@canuckcarl.bsky.social
· Sep 28
Goodbye Dear Old Friend.
I lost a very dear old friend this past spring. I first met my friend back in 1992. My wife and I had just moved to Hillsdale, along with our 7 month old baby. Personally I didn’t know anyone…
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🧵1/2...I lost a dear friend 6 months ago. Hoping with eulogy I have written will help me through this grieving process. And give me strength to move forward.
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The Great Lakes have gained another 2+% of ice cover over this past week. Now at 2.6%.
December 11, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The Great Lakes have gained another 2+% of ice cover over this past week. Now at 2.6%.
#StampShareSaturday Canada Scott #789, a 17 cent Queen Elizabeth 2 definitive with a bilingual "Cancer can be beaten" slogan cancel. #philately #stampcollecting
December 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#StampShareSaturday Canada Scott #789, a 17 cent Queen Elizabeth 2 definitive with a bilingual "Cancer can be beaten" slogan cancel. #philately #stampcollecting
In the forests I only occasionally spot deer. In the winter it reminds me of the presence, and how much they are around. There are a lot of deer tracks.
December 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In the forests I only occasionally spot deer. In the winter it reminds me of the presence, and how much they are around. There are a lot of deer tracks.
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Offered to drive the teen somewhere on my way out: “nah, i like the bus”
December 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Offered to drive the teen somewhere on my way out: “nah, i like the bus”
Most Christians, specifically Christian artists, only talk about the pre Jesus version and the healed version of themselves that they aspire to be. They never talk about the in-between because that process is ugly and all of us are still in it.
~Derek Minor~
~Derek Minor~
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Most Christians, specifically Christian artists, only talk about the pre Jesus version and the healed version of themselves that they aspire to be. They never talk about the in-between because that process is ugly and all of us are still in it.
~Derek Minor~
~Derek Minor~
One of my pastimes is to keep track of the ice coverage on the Great Lakes. It's still early in the season, but nice to ice starting to form already. Colder weather moving in in a few days. Will be interesting to see how much more coverage there will be then.
www.weather.gov/cle/GreatLak...
www.weather.gov/cle/GreatLak...
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
One of my pastimes is to keep track of the ice coverage on the Great Lakes. It's still early in the season, but nice to ice starting to form already. Colder weather moving in in a few days. Will be interesting to see how much more coverage there will be then.
www.weather.gov/cle/GreatLak...
www.weather.gov/cle/GreatLak...
“You must be schooled in humility. When you are half-an-inch above the ground, you are that half-inch too high.”
~ Charles Spurgeon~
~ Charles Spurgeon~
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
“You must be schooled in humility. When you are half-an-inch above the ground, you are that half-inch too high.”
~ Charles Spurgeon~
~ Charles Spurgeon~
Reposted by Carl Wright 🇨🇦
We’ve always had floods – but as the world warms, they’re becoming more intense and more severe.
We’re all in harms way – but those who don’t have a safe place to live, or can’t take food and water for granted, are always most vulnerable.
We’re all in harms way – but those who don’t have a safe place to live, or can’t take food and water for granted, are always most vulnerable.
Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after floods leave hundreds dead and many missing
The president says it is the "most challenging natural disaster" in the country's history.
www.bbc.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
We’ve always had floods – but as the world warms, they’re becoming more intense and more severe.
We’re all in harms way – but those who don’t have a safe place to live, or can’t take food and water for granted, are always most vulnerable.
We’re all in harms way – but those who don’t have a safe place to live, or can’t take food and water for granted, are always most vulnerable.
My wife coming down the hill dressed as a mailbox at yesterday's Santa Claus parade in Waubaushene. Several children handed her their Santa letters. She is one of Santa's helpers through Canada Post and responds to each letter.
#SantaClausParade #TayTownship #Waubaushene #ChristmasSeason
#SantaClausParade #TayTownship #Waubaushene #ChristmasSeason
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
My wife coming down the hill dressed as a mailbox at yesterday's Santa Claus parade in Waubaushene. Several children handed her their Santa letters. She is one of Santa's helpers through Canada Post and responds to each letter.
#SantaClausParade #TayTownship #Waubaushene #ChristmasSeason
#SantaClausParade #TayTownship #Waubaushene #ChristmasSeason
The very first bit of ice is beginning to form on Waubaushene Harbor. On the far tip of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron the water is quite shallow and is usually the 1st to freeze over.
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The very first bit of ice is beginning to form on Waubaushene Harbor. On the far tip of Georgian Bay on Lake Huron the water is quite shallow and is usually the 1st to freeze over.
#StampShareSaturday
Canada Centennial issue from 1967.
Scott numbers 454 and 457 tied by a slogan cancel which reads "Speed delivery use apartment numbers".
#philately #stampcollecting #CanadianStamps #stamps
Canada Centennial issue from 1967.
Scott numbers 454 and 457 tied by a slogan cancel which reads "Speed delivery use apartment numbers".
#philately #stampcollecting #CanadianStamps #stamps
November 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#StampShareSaturday
Canada Centennial issue from 1967.
Scott numbers 454 and 457 tied by a slogan cancel which reads "Speed delivery use apartment numbers".
#philately #stampcollecting #CanadianStamps #stamps
Canada Centennial issue from 1967.
Scott numbers 454 and 457 tied by a slogan cancel which reads "Speed delivery use apartment numbers".
#philately #stampcollecting #CanadianStamps #stamps
John Geiger, CEO of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society describes Adam Shoalts as, "Adam Shoalts is the closest thing today to the explorers of the past. Driven by insatiable curiosity, Adam is equal parts fearless & brilliant.” #AdamShoalts #Explorer
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Meeting Adam Shoalts
It has been an extremely long time since I have attended an audio/visual inspirational talk given by an extreme outdoor adventurer. I think it goes way to 2009 after local mountaineer Dan Mallory c…
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November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
John Geiger, CEO of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society describes Adam Shoalts as, "Adam Shoalts is the closest thing today to the explorers of the past. Driven by insatiable curiosity, Adam is equal parts fearless & brilliant.” #AdamShoalts #Explorer
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A weekday mid November morning is such a wonderful to immerse myself in nature in Copeland Forest. So calm and peaceful. #ColdwaterRiver #Nature
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A weekday mid November morning is such a wonderful to immerse myself in nature in Copeland Forest. So calm and peaceful. #ColdwaterRiver #Nature
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"The Climate Study That Changed My Life Forever"
She decided that her research needed to be public, not just seen in academia
#ClimateChange #NaturalHistory
climateages.substack.com/p/the-climat...
She decided that her research needed to be public, not just seen in academia
#ClimateChange #NaturalHistory
climateages.substack.com/p/the-climat...
The Climate Study That Changed My Life Forever
How research showing mammals in the wrong climates made me leave the lab for storytelling
climateages.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"The Climate Study That Changed My Life Forever"
She decided that her research needed to be public, not just seen in academia
#ClimateChange #NaturalHistory
climateages.substack.com/p/the-climat...
She decided that her research needed to be public, not just seen in academia
#ClimateChange #NaturalHistory
climateages.substack.com/p/the-climat...
#StampShareSaturday
This is a 4 cent Canada Queen Elizabeth Cameo issued in 1962-1963. Scott catalogue #404.
Cancelled with the slogan "Christmas Seals Fight Chest Disease".
During the 1954 to 1968 period, the local rate for 1 ounce was 4 cents. The non local domestic rate was 5 cents. #philately
This is a 4 cent Canada Queen Elizabeth Cameo issued in 1962-1963. Scott catalogue #404.
Cancelled with the slogan "Christmas Seals Fight Chest Disease".
During the 1954 to 1968 period, the local rate for 1 ounce was 4 cents. The non local domestic rate was 5 cents. #philately
November 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
#StampShareSaturday
This is a 4 cent Canada Queen Elizabeth Cameo issued in 1962-1963. Scott catalogue #404.
Cancelled with the slogan "Christmas Seals Fight Chest Disease".
During the 1954 to 1968 period, the local rate for 1 ounce was 4 cents. The non local domestic rate was 5 cents. #philately
This is a 4 cent Canada Queen Elizabeth Cameo issued in 1962-1963. Scott catalogue #404.
Cancelled with the slogan "Christmas Seals Fight Chest Disease".
During the 1954 to 1968 period, the local rate for 1 ounce was 4 cents. The non local domestic rate was 5 cents. #philately
Reposted by Carl Wright 🇨🇦
You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
Reposted by Carl Wright 🇨🇦
Today is the 60th(!) anniversary of the first public report on the dangers of fossil fuel pollution.
What happened? A whole lot of fossil fuel bullsh*t and corruption in service of a whole lot of nothing.
All while pollution and warming escalated far beyond what scientist predicted in 1965.
What happened? A whole lot of fossil fuel bullsh*t and corruption in service of a whole lot of nothing.
All while pollution and warming escalated far beyond what scientist predicted in 1965.
This Whole Thing Really Snuck Up On Us
Looking back, and ahead, on the anniversary of a White House warning.
www.gravityisgone.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Today is the 60th(!) anniversary of the first public report on the dangers of fossil fuel pollution.
What happened? A whole lot of fossil fuel bullsh*t and corruption in service of a whole lot of nothing.
All while pollution and warming escalated far beyond what scientist predicted in 1965.
What happened? A whole lot of fossil fuel bullsh*t and corruption in service of a whole lot of nothing.
All while pollution and warming escalated far beyond what scientist predicted in 1965.
Reposted by Carl Wright 🇨🇦
Looking like end of an era for Rad Power Bikes, one of the pioneers in the space. Will always love the Rad Runner, and their trailblazing to build the market.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Looking like end of an era for Rad Power Bikes, one of the pioneers in the space. Will always love the Rad Runner, and their trailblazing to build the market.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
The car industry receives enormous subsidies. And has received multiple bailouts. That’s not going to happen here.
Reposted by Carl Wright 🇨🇦
This Day in Labor History: November 12, 1928. Workers for United Fruit in Ciénega, Colombia went on strike over the horrible conditions of their work and life. The response from United Fruit? Kill them.
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
This Day in Labor History: November 12, 1928. Workers for United Fruit in Ciénega, Colombia went on strike over the horrible conditions of their work and life. The response from United Fruit? Kill them.
In World War 2, Newfoundland wasn't part of Canada & was a British colony. Many from Newfoundland to took the call to go to battle. The world could be a much different place for us without their sacrifice. This article is a battle at Beaumont-Hamel.
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Canada Day and Beaumont Hamel
It is always fascinating how some things might take a lifetime to connect the dots. Though I don’t take it too seriously, I’ve dabbled in collecting stamps (philately) for 55 years. It …
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November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In World War 2, Newfoundland wasn't part of Canada & was a British colony. Many from Newfoundland to took the call to go to battle. The world could be a much different place for us without their sacrifice. This article is a battle at Beaumont-Hamel.
theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2023/07/01/c...
theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2023/07/01/c...
“If we each do a little, we all do a lot.” ~Abby Van Helvoirt~. 🌎
The POWER OF YOUTH. Student launches reusable cup initiative at local coffee shops www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...
Student launches reusable cup initiative at local coffee shops
Abby Van Helvoirt thinks globally and acts locally. This 13-year-old, Grade 8 student from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, builds networks, relationships and partnerships to reduce waste.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“If we each do a little, we all do a lot.” ~Abby Van Helvoirt~. 🌎
I have never seen a Canadian Eskimo Dog before as there is only 300 known purebreds known to exist. The use of the snowmobile nearly spelled the doom of the Canadian Eskimo Dog when it replaced the dog sled. Stamp issued on August 26, 1988 by Canada Post.
dogtime.com/dog-breeds/c...
dogtime.com/dog-breeds/c...
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I have never seen a Canadian Eskimo Dog before as there is only 300 known purebreds known to exist. The use of the snowmobile nearly spelled the doom of the Canadian Eskimo Dog when it replaced the dog sled. Stamp issued on August 26, 1988 by Canada Post.
dogtime.com/dog-breeds/c...
dogtime.com/dog-breeds/c...
Beautiful mushroom on the edge of my pollinator garden.
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Beautiful mushroom on the edge of my pollinator garden.
Article is based on my message I spoke at, at my 3 point charge on Thanksgiving Sunday (Harvest Sunday), October 12, 2025. #Bread #BreadOfLife
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Bread
Last week I did something I have never done before. Despite hundreds of millions of people or perhaps billions of people (if you go back to the beginning of time) having done it. For me, it wasn…
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October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Article is based on my message I spoke at, at my 3 point charge on Thanksgiving Sunday (Harvest Sunday), October 12, 2025. #Bread #BreadOfLife
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