@nickinic.bsky.social
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Your voice matters:
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
TORONTO - The Giller Prize has parted ways with its lead sponsor Scotiabank more than a year after members of the literary community began protesting the bank's ties to an
www.thestar.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Your voice matters:
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Giller Prize parts ways with sponsor Scotiabank after more than a year of protests
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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[checks mic] It's been a while, 🦋! Here to share that my doctoral dissertation 📕 is (finally) available online. Hope it's a good intro to my work on how communities and urban policymakers define each other through modifying the built environment around us.
tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/...
tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/...
The Spatial Dimensions of Social Capital: Examining the Relation between Built Environment, Communities, and Policy in Canadian and Peruvian Cities | TSpace Repository
tspace.library.utoronto.ca
November 25, 2024 at 5:50 PM
[checks mic] It's been a while, 🦋! Here to share that my doctoral dissertation 📕 is (finally) available online. Hope it's a good intro to my work on how communities and urban policymakers define each other through modifying the built environment around us.
tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/...
tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/...
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Do you live in Ontario? Are you registered to vote?
You can check at the link below - and register or update your address if you've moved since the last election.
vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
You can check at the link below - and register or update your address if you've moved since the last election.
vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
Voter Registration
vreg.registertovoteon.ca
January 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Do you live in Ontario? Are you registered to vote?
You can check at the link below - and register or update your address if you've moved since the last election.
vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
You can check at the link below - and register or update your address if you've moved since the last election.
vreg.registertovoteon.ca/en/home
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Fantasy sky. Like memory, or the world of ten years ago... A comfort and erasure of all recent afflictions.
Make a wish 🩷
Make a wish 🩷
January 31, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Fantasy sky. Like memory, or the world of ten years ago... A comfort and erasure of all recent afflictions.
Make a wish 🩷
Make a wish 🩷
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#TariffWar - a thread:
1. The #tariff war initiated by "47" is likely to have disastrous effects on our business...60% of our online orders come from the U.S. We're hoping that our #Canadian and #European customers will step up and start ordering more #books from us (you too, #Australia!). #Booksky
1. The #tariff war initiated by "47" is likely to have disastrous effects on our business...60% of our online orders come from the U.S. We're hoping that our #Canadian and #European customers will step up and start ordering more #books from us (you too, #Australia!). #Booksky
February 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#TariffWar - a thread:
1. The #tariff war initiated by "47" is likely to have disastrous effects on our business...60% of our online orders come from the U.S. We're hoping that our #Canadian and #European customers will step up and start ordering more #books from us (you too, #Australia!). #Booksky
1. The #tariff war initiated by "47" is likely to have disastrous effects on our business...60% of our online orders come from the U.S. We're hoping that our #Canadian and #European customers will step up and start ordering more #books from us (you too, #Australia!). #Booksky
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Over the last few days, nothing -- not a single thing -- on Poilievre's Twitter about tariffs & the economic threat posed by the US. You wouldn't even know that we're in the middle of a major geopolitical & trade crisis. It's all Carbon Tax Carney. Poilievre would be a disaster as PM in this moment.
February 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Over the last few days, nothing -- not a single thing -- on Poilievre's Twitter about tariffs & the economic threat posed by the US. You wouldn't even know that we're in the middle of a major geopolitical & trade crisis. It's all Carbon Tax Carney. Poilievre would be a disaster as PM in this moment.
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97 percent of tailings spills were not inspected by the AER - We, the nine undersigned organizations, are calling for the immediate resignation of the President and CEO of the AER and all AER Board members. albertawilderness.ca/joint-letter... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli
Joint Letter: New Research Reveals Dereliction of Duty by the Alberta Energy Regulator - Alberta Wilderness Association
The attached letter (link below) was submitted on January 24, 2025, to Minister Schulz, Minister...
albertawilderness.ca
January 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
97 percent of tailings spills were not inspected by the AER - We, the nine undersigned organizations, are calling for the immediate resignation of the President and CEO of the AER and all AER Board members. albertawilderness.ca/joint-letter... #ABLeg #ABPoli #CDNPoli
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Concerning
Three house mice and three deer mice tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to the USDA.
January 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Concerning
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43% des Canadiens sont susceptibles de succomber à la désinformation en matière de santé
43% des Canadiens sont susceptibles de succomber à la désinformation en matière de santé
Vos nouvelles du 22 janv. 2025, cueillies à la main par Olivier Niquet. Les citations sont à la fin (s'il y en a).
Cette revue de presse est aussi disponible en balado sur la plateforme Ohdio, quelque part entre 8h et 8h15, en semaine.Olivier Niquet 24/7
www.tourniquet.quebec
January 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
43% des Canadiens sont susceptibles de succomber à la désinformation en matière de santé
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Such a good piece by Faith
The Myth of a Loneliness Epidemic
Americans may not actually feel more desolate than they did in the past.
www.theatlantic.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Such a good piece by Faith
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I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
Readings - Civil Resistance How It Works Fall 2022.pdf
drive.google.com
January 26, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I'm not teaching my grad course 'Civil Resistance: How It Works' this semester. But here is an abridged version of the course schedule, readings, and films I used the last time I taught it (in 2022). Just in case it's useful. drive.google.com/file/d/14RRJ...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
January 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
In the interests of full transparency, it wasn’t for no reason. People boycotted roblaws. Given the profit lost, Ford had to step in to help roblaws billionaires sell booze to ⬆️ profit. AND Ford hid the huge cost of theft at lcbo. Just wait to see how much those lawsuits cost taxpayers.
I am so pissed off.
Ford wasted $612,000,000 to unnecessarily cancel a beer contract.
Money needed for healthcare, education, municipalities and 81,000 Ontarians suffering in homelessness.
We need to vote strategically in MASSIVE numbers to stop him.
#OntarioElection #CanadianSky #Onpoli
Ford wasted $612,000,000 to unnecessarily cancel a beer contract.
Money needed for healthcare, education, municipalities and 81,000 Ontarians suffering in homelessness.
We need to vote strategically in MASSIVE numbers to stop him.
#OntarioElection #CanadianSky #Onpoli
January 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In the interests of full transparency, it wasn’t for no reason. People boycotted roblaws. Given the profit lost, Ford had to step in to help roblaws billionaires sell booze to ⬆️ profit. AND Ford hid the huge cost of theft at lcbo. Just wait to see how much those lawsuits cost taxpayers.
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Edward Gorey (1925-2000) "unfathomable mysteries"
January 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) "unfathomable mysteries"
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My friend Jayson sends out a military history quote of the day. Here is today’s: “We will have no truce or parley with you, or the grisly gang who do your wicked will. You do your worst – and we will do our best.”
– Sir Winston Churchill, to Adolf Hitler
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
– Sir Winston Churchill, to Adolf Hitler
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
My friend Jayson sends out a military history quote of the day. Here is today’s: “We will have no truce or parley with you, or the grisly gang who do your wicked will. You do your worst – and we will do our best.”
– Sir Winston Churchill, to Adolf Hitler
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
– Sir Winston Churchill, to Adolf Hitler
@charlieangus104.bsky.social
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Just said on the radio that Conservatives are panicking.
Polls show Ontario voters would vote Liberal federally (Carney factor?)
Ford's seat count is slipping. Greenbelt scandal and his wasting our billions is on ballot.
Nothing is a done deal.
We get to VOTE 🇨🇦
#CanadaSky #OntaroElection
Polls show Ontario voters would vote Liberal federally (Carney factor?)
Ford's seat count is slipping. Greenbelt scandal and his wasting our billions is on ballot.
Nothing is a done deal.
We get to VOTE 🇨🇦
#CanadaSky #OntaroElection
January 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Just said on the radio that Conservatives are panicking.
Polls show Ontario voters would vote Liberal federally (Carney factor?)
Ford's seat count is slipping. Greenbelt scandal and his wasting our billions is on ballot.
Nothing is a done deal.
We get to VOTE 🇨🇦
#CanadaSky #OntaroElection
Polls show Ontario voters would vote Liberal federally (Carney factor?)
Ford's seat count is slipping. Greenbelt scandal and his wasting our billions is on ballot.
Nothing is a done deal.
We get to VOTE 🇨🇦
#CanadaSky #OntaroElection
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IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 10:05 PM
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.bsky.social
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The Alberta Government now wants to allow coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
January 26, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Alberta Government now wants to allow coal mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
Coal mining.
COAL MINING!
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS!
They tried this is 2020 but backed down due to huge public outrage. They’re now trying again.
Spread the word. Let them hear you.
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IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
Is Trump right about the U.S. 'subsidizing' Canada? | About That
YouTube video by CBC News
youtu.be
January 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
IMPORTANT: If you live in the United States or Canada, you’ve probably heard Trump‘s constant claim that the United States is “subsidizing” Canada. It’s wrong of course, but here’s the best explanation I’ve seen about how & why it’s wrong. PLEASE WATCH & SHARE IT A LOT. Kudos to Andrew Chang & CBC.
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I'm thinking of these words from a pastor in Texas, who'd worked to defeat a far-right sheriff who has overseen a surge of deaths in his custody. The sheriff won reelection.
"We are in this work not because we thought we would win elections, but because it’s the right thing to do."
"We are in this work not because we thought we would win elections, but because it’s the right thing to do."
A Scandal-Plagued Sheriff Wins Another Term in North Texas
Fort Worth advocates who have spent years protesting and demanding outside intervention over rising jail deaths say they’ll keep pursuing other paths for accountability.
boltsmag.org
January 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm thinking of these words from a pastor in Texas, who'd worked to defeat a far-right sheriff who has overseen a surge of deaths in his custody. The sheriff won reelection.
"We are in this work not because we thought we would win elections, but because it’s the right thing to do."
"We are in this work not because we thought we would win elections, but because it’s the right thing to do."
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