Leslie Lewis
@lesliel8.bsky.social
Retired Anglican priest, dedicated knitter and spinner, novice weaver living on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia
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Health minister says U.S. health institutions no longer trustworthy partners #Canada
The issues with misinformation in the U.S. are “a big preoccupation,” Michel said, and a reason that Canada needs to look to other like-minded countries.
globalnews.ca/news/1159152...
The issues with misinformation in the U.S. are “a big preoccupation,” Michel said, and a reason that Canada needs to look to other like-minded countries.
globalnews.ca/news/1159152...
Health minister says U.S. health institutions no longer trustworthy partners - National | Globalnews.ca
Health minister Marjorie Michel says she cannot trust American health institutions as reliable partners for Canada's future, citing misinformation as a major concern.
globalnews.ca
December 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Health minister says U.S. health institutions no longer trustworthy partners #Canada
The issues with misinformation in the U.S. are “a big preoccupation,” Michel said, and a reason that Canada needs to look to other like-minded countries.
globalnews.ca/news/1159152...
The issues with misinformation in the U.S. are “a big preoccupation,” Michel said, and a reason that Canada needs to look to other like-minded countries.
globalnews.ca/news/1159152...
I discovered a feature of Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alerts today. CBC Ottawa was broadcasting a yellow snow alert
December 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I discovered a feature of Environment Canada's new colour-coded weather alerts today. CBC Ottawa was broadcasting a yellow snow alert
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If you call yourself a follower of Jesus Christ but support the pepper-spraying and arresting ministers, then thou art staggeringly full of crap.
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If you call yourself a follower of Jesus Christ but support the pepper-spraying and arresting ministers, then thou art staggeringly full of crap.
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The land that #fentanyl forgot. Why are overdose deaths in Europe a fraction of those seen in North America? by Paul Waldie, @alannasmith.bsky.social @mahima-singh.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
Why are fentanyl deaths in Europe a fraction of those seen in North America?
Established supply chains, rules around prescribing and advertising opioids lead to less abuse
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The land that #fentanyl forgot. Why are overdose deaths in Europe a fraction of those seen in North America? by Paul Waldie, @alannasmith.bsky.social @mahima-singh.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com #ToxicDrugCrisis
This. Read this. Look at the pictures. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
A wasteland of rubble, dust and graves: how Gaza looks from the sky
The Guardian joins a Jordanian military airdrop for a rare chance to observe a landscape devastated by Israel’s offensive
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This. Read this. Look at the pictures. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Oh dear. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Self-termination is most likely’: the history and future of societal collapse
An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Oh dear. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Canada’s Boycott Is Freaking MAGA Out
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Canada’s Boycott Is Freaking MAGA Out
A Canadian journalist contacted me the other day looking to get a sense of the current state of the Canadian boycott.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Canada’s Boycott Is Freaking MAGA Out
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Dexter thinks crossing his ankles makes this pose more modest
July 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Dexter thinks crossing his ankles makes this pose more modest
This is a truly fascinating article. How would you feel about snot transplants? www.bbc.com/future/artic...
What your snot can reveal about your health
Snot plays a powerful role in protecting us from disease – and its colour alone can provide insights into what's going on in our bodies.
www.bbc.com
July 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is a truly fascinating article. How would you feel about snot transplants? www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
At knit night last week a number of us 70-something grandmas were plotting strategies we could use if the Yanks invaded. You think Hamas is difficult to eradicate...
At knit night last week a number of us 70-something grandmas were plotting strategies we could use if the Yanks invaded. You think Hamas is difficult to eradicate...
The U.S. Threat Looming Over Canada
The consequences if Trump followed through on his belligerent rhetoric about a “51st state” would be catastrophic.
www.theatlantic.com
May 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
At knit night last week a number of us 70-something grandmas were plotting strategies we could use if the Yanks invaded. You think Hamas is difficult to eradicate...
At knit night last week a number of us 70-something grandmas were plotting strategies we could use if the Yanks invaded. You think Hamas is difficult to eradicate...
www.coastreporter.net/local-news/l... is such a sweet story:
Legendary 'Lou' the dog, known for his ocean swimming, has died
Famous in Tuwanek for his solo adventures, the German short-haired pointer could often be found swimming with local seals.
www.coastreporter.net
May 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
www.coastreporter.net/local-news/l... is such a sweet story:
I went to vote today at the Gibsons Legion - first day of advance polls here. The lineup was out to the street and the parking lot was full. I will try again tomorrow.
April 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I went to vote today at the Gibsons Legion - first day of advance polls here. The lineup was out to the street and the parking lot was full. I will try again tomorrow.
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Trump is imposing a 10% tariff on the Heard and McDonald Islands.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.
April 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Trump is imposing a 10% tariff on the Heard and McDonald Islands.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.
The Heard and McDonald Islands are uninhabited.
We had an earthquake today on our quiet, peaceful Sunshine Coast of BC. Just a loud bang and bump, no damage, but still quite big.
February 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We had an earthquake today on our quiet, peaceful Sunshine Coast of BC. Just a loud bang and bump, no damage, but still quite big.
Wednesday the 19th was Food Bank day at St. Bart’s, Gibsons. We set a new record: 175 visitors received food for 438 people. The week before our Hot Lunch fed 104 people, another record. There were many first-time visitors to both events.
February 20, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Wednesday the 19th was Food Bank day at St. Bart’s, Gibsons. We set a new record: 175 visitors received food for 438 people. The week before our Hot Lunch fed 104 people, another record. There were many first-time visitors to both events.
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FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
WASHINGTON—Putting the nation on alert against what it has described as a “highly credible terrorist threat,” the FBI announced today that it has uncovered a plot by members of al-Qaeda to sit back an...
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February 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
Grocery stores in my little area are joining the fight against Trump. www.coastreporter.net/local-news/s...
Sunshine Coast grocers commit to increasing Canadian content
Grocery stores in Sechelt and Gibsons plan to replace US products with Canadian options asap, due to Trumps tariff threat.
www.coastreporter.net
February 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Grocery stores in my little area are joining the fight against Trump. www.coastreporter.net/local-news/s...
How can we get Trump declared insane, too mentally instable to hold public office?
February 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
How can we get Trump declared insane, too mentally instable to hold public office?
An eye-opening article on what the US imports: Here’s what could get more expensive with Trump’s new tariffs
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Here’s what could get more expensive with Trump’s new tariffs
Tomatoes, T-shirts and cars are among the vast array of goods that could become pricier with new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
An eye-opening article on what the US imports: Here’s what could get more expensive with Trump’s new tariffs
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Big hearts to Costco
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
January 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Big hearts to Costco
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Diversity has been proven to yield better results.
Why I think the Anglican/Episcopal church needs to survive. Few others would stand up to power like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
WOW: Bishop calls out Trump TO HIS FACE at church
YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen
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January 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Why I think the Anglican/Episcopal church needs to survive. Few others would stand up to power like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ESh...
With all Trump's carrying on about drugs and illegal immigrants from Canada, we need to get serious about guns from the US. We import a lot of our guns from them, but it's the illicit trade that brings in the worst ones. We need to insist that they deal with that problem, and step up enforcement
January 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
With all Trump's carrying on about drugs and illegal immigrants from Canada, we need to get serious about guns from the US. We import a lot of our guns from them, but it's the illicit trade that brings in the worst ones. We need to insist that they deal with that problem, and step up enforcement