JoelWeder
@jweder.bsky.social
Eclectic as hell... tech professional (SCADA), amateur actor, singer, CKUA radio fan, ham radio VE6EI
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The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The latest evidence that America is becoming a land of idiots:
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X’s new country labels blew up the right: groypers in New Zealand, “alpha male” accounts in India, and MAGA influencers realizing their biggest hype-men aren’t even American.
@samsteindc.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social explain why the algorithm now feels like a global troll farm.
@samsteindc.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social explain why the algorithm now feels like a global troll farm.
November 28, 2025 at 1:31 AM
X’s new country labels blew up the right: groypers in New Zealand, “alpha male” accounts in India, and MAGA influencers realizing their biggest hype-men aren’t even American.
@samsteindc.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social explain why the algorithm now feels like a global troll farm.
@samsteindc.bsky.social and @willsommer.bsky.social explain why the algorithm now feels like a global troll farm.
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The Canso Causeway was built as part of the Trans-Canada Highway construction in Nova Scotia. This 1.5 kilometre long rock-filled causeway cost $23 million and connected the Nova Scotia Peninsula with Cape Breton Island.
This is its story.
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This is its story.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The Canso Causeway was built as part of the Trans-Canada Highway construction in Nova Scotia. This 1.5 kilometre long rock-filled causeway cost $23 million and connected the Nova Scotia Peninsula with Cape Breton Island.
This is its story.
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This is its story.
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Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
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But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Alex Decoteau was the first Indigenous police officer in Canadian history.
But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
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But he did much more than that.
He was an Olympian and gave his life for his country during the First World War.
This is his story.
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On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, I pledge to never forgive and never forget the cowardly and cruel actions of this Alberta government.
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
Make no mistake, Bill 9 will destroy lives.
#ABLeg #ABPoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights
#FireTheUCP #DanielleSmithIsUnfitToLead
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in devastating report on Dynalife fiasco. Remember when it took weeks to get a blood test? Column.
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #abhealth #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg
Braid: Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in Dynalife report
Auditor General Doug Wylie finds faulting planing, denied evidence, big losses in Dynalife scandal.
calgaryherald.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Project 2025 is turning reproductive care into state surveillance. The FDA is moving to restrict mifepristone, EMTALA protections are being gutted, and clinics are closing. Nearly half of Project 2025’s agenda is already in place — pushing the U.S. toward a future where pregnancy is enforced.
Project 2025 November 13th Update
This week, we examine how the uterine surveillance state is taking shape as federal agencies restrict abortion pills, deny emergency care, and defund women's clinics, Trump ends a 33-year nuclear test...
globalextremism.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Project 2025 is turning reproductive care into state surveillance. The FDA is moving to restrict mifepristone, EMTALA protections are being gutted, and clinics are closing. Nearly half of Project 2025’s agenda is already in place — pushing the U.S. toward a future where pregnancy is enforced.
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The Dynalife report is out.
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Braid: Auditor general finds stalling, bad planning, big losses in Dynalife report
Auditor General Doug Wylie finds faulting planing, denied evidence, big losses in Dynalife scandal.
calgaryherald.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The Dynalife report is out.
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
"The auditor general’s report into the Dynalife testing fiasco is devastating for the UCP government."
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The #UCP government interfered in procurement processes meant to protect Albertans and #Albertans suffered. Adriana LaGrange should resign. Government accountability needs to matter. Instead, here she is still in charge of healthcare and it’s being decimated.
#abpoli
#abpoli
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 AM
That's a discount, but whatever... Geez, it's not THAT long ago, FFS!!
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
That's a discount, but whatever... Geez, it's not THAT long ago, FFS!!
# alberta #notocoal
Musician Corb Lund launches citizen's initiative to block coal mining on the eastern slopes #yyc
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x.com/jsjamato/sta...
Sean Amato on X: "Country musician Corb Lund has indeed launched a citizens petition to ban coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Why? He says Premier Smith gave him the idea. #ableg #cdnpoli https://t.co/tBgjni0foZ" / X
Country musician Corb Lund has indeed launched a citizens petition to ban coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Why? He says Premier Smith gave him the idea. #ableg #cdnpoli https://t.co/tBgjni0foZ
x.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
# alberta #notocoal
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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America isn’t sending their best
Hoekstra accuses Canada of meddling in U.S. politics, says restarting trade talks 'not going to be easy' | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra continued to lash out against the ad campaign that infuriated his president and abruptly ended trade negotiations while on stage in Ottawa Wednesday, accusing C...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
America isn’t sending their best
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Another great thread here. 👇
Alberta announced it's proceeding with its ill-conceived plan to place health data citizenship markers on driver's licenses.
I warned them months ago, citing 7 problems with their scheme.
Here's a summary. 🧵 thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
I warned them months ago, citing 7 problems with their scheme.
Here's a summary. 🧵 thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Seven Concerns about Premier Smith’s New Citizenship Markers | The Tyee
Plans to alter what Alberta driver’s licences and ID cards tell authorities need a rethink.
thetyee.ca
November 18, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Another great thread here. 👇
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Happy birthday to Bill McCreary, born on this day in 1955 in Guelph, Ontario!
He was an NHL referee from 1984 to 2011, officiating 2,034 total games. He worked 15 Stanley Cup Finals, a Canada Cup and three Olympic gold medal games. He is in the Hall of Fame.
He was an NHL referee from 1984 to 2011, officiating 2,034 total games. He worked 15 Stanley Cup Finals, a Canada Cup and three Olympic gold medal games. He is in the Hall of Fame.
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Happy birthday to Bill McCreary, born on this day in 1955 in Guelph, Ontario!
He was an NHL referee from 1984 to 2011, officiating 2,034 total games. He worked 15 Stanley Cup Finals, a Canada Cup and three Olympic gold medal games. He is in the Hall of Fame.
He was an NHL referee from 1984 to 2011, officiating 2,034 total games. He worked 15 Stanley Cup Finals, a Canada Cup and three Olympic gold medal games. He is in the Hall of Fame.
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Ron DeSantis bragged that Canadians paid the taxes for his state.
He is in for a rude surprise as the snowbird boycott is hammering the US economy hard.
With a little help from Anne Murray I explain how the battle for the snowbirds will put MAGA governors on the run.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9W...
He is in for a rude surprise as the snowbird boycott is hammering the US economy hard.
With a little help from Anne Murray I explain how the battle for the snowbirds will put MAGA governors on the run.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9W...
THE SNOWBIRD BOYCOTT HAMMERS MAGA !!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Ron DeSantis bragged that Canadians paid the taxes for his state.
He is in for a rude surprise as the snowbird boycott is hammering the US economy hard.
With a little help from Anne Murray I explain how the battle for the snowbirds will put MAGA governors on the run.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9W...
He is in for a rude surprise as the snowbird boycott is hammering the US economy hard.
With a little help from Anne Murray I explain how the battle for the snowbirds will put MAGA governors on the run.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG9W...
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#PPOD: NASA’s JWST observed Herbig-Haro 49/50, an outflow from a nearby still-forming star, in high-resolution near- and mid-infrared light. The young star is off to the lower right corner of the Webb image. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI 🧪 🔭
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
#PPOD: NASA’s JWST observed Herbig-Haro 49/50, an outflow from a nearby still-forming star, in high-resolution near- and mid-infrared light. The young star is off to the lower right corner of the Webb image. Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI 🧪 🔭
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Take a read of this excellent investigative journalism 👇
People are dying in our hosps w life threatening conditions, while the hosp ORs sit empty, and yet govt forces more low risk surgeries in private facilities.
People are dying in our hosps w life threatening conditions, while the hosp ORs sit empty, and yet govt forces more low risk surgeries in private facilities.
My latest investigation for @thetyee.ca details what the UCP government doesn't want the public to know about their private surgery push.
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta's For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Insiders Detail Ways Alberta’s For-Profit Surgery Push Is Failing | The Tyee
The shift strong-arms doctors but hasn’t saved money or shortened waits for critical operations, sources say. A Tyee investigation.
thetyee.ca
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Take a read of this excellent investigative journalism 👇
People are dying in our hosps w life threatening conditions, while the hosp ORs sit empty, and yet govt forces more low risk surgeries in private facilities.
People are dying in our hosps w life threatening conditions, while the hosp ORs sit empty, and yet govt forces more low risk surgeries in private facilities.
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Of course the government does not want more access. Of course the government won't listen to the experts. Smith just says "let's be vigilant" as a solution. #ABleg #ABpoli
Some Alberta pediatricians say making childhood immunizations routinely available in pediatric hospitals could help improve slumping vaccination rates in the province
But the Alberta government says it's a no-go
Latest from me👇
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But the Alberta government says it's a no-go
Latest from me👇
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta doctors call for regular access to vaccines in children's hospitals to combat low immunization rates | CBC News
Some Alberta pediatricians say they've got an idea to help improve routine childhood vaccination rates, but they're facing roadblocks. The doctors want the shots, including measles and whooping cough ...
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Told you she was (and is) the most important SF/F writer of our generation
✨ Please join SFWA in celebrating the announcement of our latest Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award: N. K. Jemisin. ✨
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
Learn more here about @nkjemisin.bsky.social, the Grand Master Award, and how the work goes on after the accolades for all we've already done:
www.sfwa.org/2025/11/16/p...
November 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Told you she was (and is) the most important SF/F writer of our generation
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I am currently fundraising for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
My goal is to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can help support my project below 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
My goal is to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can help support my project below 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
Donate to The 2026 Canada Tour, organized by Craig Baird
In the summer of 2025, I endeavored to travel across Canada over the course of 53 days. My hope was t… Craig Baird needs your support for The 2026 Canada Tour
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November 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I am currently fundraising for a coast-to-coast-to-coast journey around Canada with my dog Berton in 2026.
My goal is to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can help support my project below 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
My goal is to turn the journey into a book about Canada's past and present.
You can help support my project below 👇
gofund.me/11ffcbfba
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Tomorrow morning, before dawn, the waning crescent #moon will hang close to the bright star #Spica. See a delicate glow on the unlit side of the moon? That’s #earthshine! It’s reflected light from Earth.
For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide at: buff.ly/mS6e8Eb
For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide at: buff.ly/mS6e8Eb
November 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Tomorrow morning, before dawn, the waning crescent #moon will hang close to the bright star #Spica. See a delicate glow on the unlit side of the moon? That’s #earthshine! It’s reflected light from Earth.
For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide at: buff.ly/mS6e8Eb
For more sky events, visit EarthSky’s night sky guide at: buff.ly/mS6e8Eb
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Stop waiting for permission. Start making noise. Hear from #BonnieCritchley #LuciaStachurski & #AmandaPatrick on why silence isn't an option. Find courage, build community. Be Inspired. See you there!
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Stop waiting for permission. Start making noise. Hear from #BonnieCritchley #LuciaStachurski & #AmandaPatrick on why silence isn't an option. Find courage, build community. Be Inspired. See you there!