Laurie Johnston
@onelastkick.bsky.social
Canadian, retired teacher, husband, parent, and grandfather. Interests include writing, travelling, and outdoor activities, such as canoeing, biking, cross country skiing, and hiking. I care about social justice and the planet.
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The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
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Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
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Merry Christmas, Canada.
December 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Merry Christmas, Canada.
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here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
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“The proliferation of illegal firearms from the United States has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.”
When do we get to DEMAND that the US control THEIR border??
Forget tariffs, let’s impose sanctions
NYT gift article
#Canada
When do we get to DEMAND that the US control THEIR border??
Forget tariffs, let’s impose sanctions
NYT gift article
#Canada
As U.S. Guns Pour Into Canada, the Bodies Pile Up
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“The proliferation of illegal firearms from the United States has fueled a spike in gun violence in Canada, where most guns used in crimes are smuggled across the border.”
When do we get to DEMAND that the US control THEIR border??
Forget tariffs, let’s impose sanctions
NYT gift article
#Canada
When do we get to DEMAND that the US control THEIR border??
Forget tariffs, let’s impose sanctions
NYT gift article
#Canada
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There are 400 Canadians including toddlers who have been kidnapped by ICE. Amnesty International is now reporting on the use of torture at the detention facilities. This is the march of American fascism.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/torture-st...
charlieangus.substack.com/p/torture-st...
Torture State USA
It’s called “the box.” A tiny 2x2 enclosure where people are forced to spend hours exposed to the elements.
charlieangus.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
There are 400 Canadians including toddlers who have been kidnapped by ICE. Amnesty International is now reporting on the use of torture at the detention facilities. This is the march of American fascism.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/torture-st...
charlieangus.substack.com/p/torture-st...
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Tax receipts and hats are grand, but we know that most people support The Tyee because they just want more good journalism in the world. 📰 #CdnMedia
It Takes a Crowd to Build The Tyee. Hear Why Some Joined | The Tyee
Our supporters each have their own reasons for supporting independent journalism. What’s yours?
thetyee.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Tax receipts and hats are grand, but we know that most people support The Tyee because they just want more good journalism in the world. 📰 #CdnMedia
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Hello Alberta. Please read and share widely.
medicinehatnews.com/commentary/o...
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From the Editor: So, this is going well... - Medicine Hat News
[email protected] After multiple sources suggested last week the UCP government was planning to either amend or repeal altogether its own Recall Act in response to a number of MLAs now faci...
medicinehatnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Hello Alberta. Please read and share widely.
medicinehatnews.com/commentary/o...
medicinehatnews.com/commentary/o...
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Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
#Alberta #abpoli #cdnpoli #healthcare
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
#Alberta #abpoli #cdnpoli #healthcare
Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.”
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Alberta isn’t fixing healthcare. It’s abandoning it.
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
#Alberta #abpoli #cdnpoli #healthcare
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/12/05/a...
#Alberta #abpoli #cdnpoli #healthcare
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This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
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Happy birthday to Larry Walker, born on this day in 1966 in Maple Ridge, BC!
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy birthday to Larry Walker, born on this day in 1966 in Maple Ridge, BC!
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
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Gas cars have already peaked. Here’s how EVs are unseating them around the world.
Chart: EVs are ascendant — and gas cars are past their prime
Sales of gas-only vehicles are down by 31% from their peak, while electric vehicle sales are growing rapidly worldwide, largely due to China.
www.canarymedia.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Gas cars have already peaked. Here’s how EVs are unseating them around the world.
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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Buy from your friends and not from your enemies. Trump/ USA is a threat.
"BREAKING: Canada Close to Deal With Sweden to Manufacture GRIPEN Fighter Jets After Signing MASSIVE Trade/Security Pact" open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: Canada Close to Deal With Sweden to Manufacture GRIPEN Fighter Jets After Signing MASSIVE Trade/Security Pact
Thanks to Donald Trump, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney can't be stopped.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Buy from your friends and not from your enemies. Trump/ USA is a threat.
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I've made a plan to sign this petition & IMO you should too
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I've made a plan to sign this petition & IMO you should too
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
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Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
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Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
🧵 1/12
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
🧵 1/12
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
🧵 1/12
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
🧵 1/12
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Sweden’s 88 Gripen Fighter Offer to Canada Just Shocked the Pentagon
YouTube video by Wings of War
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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Canada's 100 Days: A Remembrance Day Reflection
On the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, everything stops in Canada.
charlieangus.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
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In case you needed even MORE evidence how bad at business and the economy Trump and right-wing ideologues are.
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In case you needed even MORE evidence how bad at business and the economy Trump and right-wing ideologues are.
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THIS IS SO GOOD.
🇨🇦 Canada Eh 🇨🇦
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When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
YouTube video by 22 Minutes
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
THIS IS SO GOOD.