Pete
@pfriesen.bsky.social
Lapsed home brewer, internet junkie
Anyone got a good recommendation for a washing machine? I have no desire for a connected device
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Anyone got a good recommendation for a washing machine? I have no desire for a connected device
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Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
November 26, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Two men who occupy prominent positions in Canada’s media landscape just travelled to Israel, where they received a briefing from the Israeli government.
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
Yeah. What are journalism ethics anyway?
Those men were TVO’s Steve Paikin and Global News’ Ben Mulroney:
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Here’s how I’m going to remember my pal Colleen Jones.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Here’s how I’m going to remember my pal Colleen Jones.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
Oh did we laugh.
A Canadian treasure. An immense loss.
Most Toronto quote possible
'Reza Mofid, who also lives nearby, said the lot is too small for a park and he is concerned it would become a hangout for “teenagers and, God forbid, bad people.”'
'Reza Mofid, who also lives nearby, said the lot is too small for a park and he is concerned it would become a hangout for “teenagers and, God forbid, bad people.”'
Daughter of Barry and Honey Sherman buys property where her parents were murdered
Daughter of Barry and Honey Sherman buys property where her parents were murdered
Neighbours of the north Toronto property, where the Shermans’ house once stood, are worried about what it might become.
www.thestar.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Most Toronto quote possible
'Reza Mofid, who also lives nearby, said the lot is too small for a park and he is concerned it would become a hangout for “teenagers and, God forbid, bad people.”'
'Reza Mofid, who also lives nearby, said the lot is too small for a park and he is concerned it would become a hangout for “teenagers and, God forbid, bad people.”'
Such bold vision to get a shovel in the ground within 5 years.
Federal government to expedite Alto, Canada's first high-speed rail project
Construction on one of the most ambitious transportation infrastructure projects to ever be undertaken in Canadian history is now targeted to begin before the end of this decade.
dailyhive.com/vancouver/al...
Construction on one of the most ambitious transportation infrastructure projects to ever be undertaken in Canadian history is now targeted to begin before the end of this decade.
dailyhive.com/vancouver/al...
Federal government to expedite Alto, Canada's first high-speed rail project | Urbanized
The Government of Canada will expedite the planning of Alto high-speed rail to enable construction to begin in four years from now.
dailyhive.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Such bold vision to get a shovel in the ground within 5 years.
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Gender-affirming care saves lives
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Gender-affirming care saves lives
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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My grandmother accused us of misplacing her gravy boat while cleaning up after one thanksgiving. For 5 yrs we heard about it every holiday until her passing
While cleaning out her home, we found it In a box in her china hutch. In pieces. She broke it and tried to get one of us to take the blame.
While cleaning out her home, we found it In a box in her china hutch. In pieces. She broke it and tried to get one of us to take the blame.
November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
My grandmother accused us of misplacing her gravy boat while cleaning up after one thanksgiving. For 5 yrs we heard about it every holiday until her passing
While cleaning out her home, we found it In a box in her china hutch. In pieces. She broke it and tried to get one of us to take the blame.
While cleaning out her home, we found it In a box in her china hutch. In pieces. She broke it and tried to get one of us to take the blame.
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yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
November 24, 2025 at 11:39 PM
yes, hello, I would like to place an order for everyone’s funniest stories of holiday food-related family grudges / drama / chaotic incidents / lore
I feel like we need this
I feel like we need this
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I am the only one of my generation privy to my gramma’s legendary mashed potato recipe. No one knows this. If I used my real name on Bsky I would not post this. However.
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I am the only one of my generation privy to my gramma’s legendary mashed potato recipe. No one knows this. If I used my real name on Bsky I would not post this. However.
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My mom is from a coastal village and grew up with an oyster t’giving dish. Then she married dad and moved to the Midwest and then Appalachia and away from fresh oysters. She insists on making it every year. It is horrible. We all refuse to eat it. She still makes it. For 45 years now.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
My mom is from a coastal village and grew up with an oyster t’giving dish. Then she married dad and moved to the Midwest and then Appalachia and away from fresh oysters. She insists on making it every year. It is horrible. We all refuse to eat it. She still makes it. For 45 years now.
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This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is who she was.
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
Passionate in her beliefs. Fiercely loyal to her friends. Never afraid to let you know exactly where she stood. The best.
Fun Fact: I remember arguing with her over which of us hated Piggy the most. I was sure I did. She disagreed. It remains unresolved...
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do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
#Finland will begin to #Russia - proof its rail network, integrate with EU train infrastructure.
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
The Finnish government has announced the conversion of its rail network from Russian gauge (1,524 mm) to European standard (1,435 mm).
www.trenvista.net/en/news/flas...
November 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
do you have any idea how much you have to piss somebody off to make them change their gauge
What an absolute joke of a PM. He now claims gender based violence is a justice issue, not an economic one, as if there aren't massive economic issues that force women into violent situations !
Mark Carney continues to distance himself from Justin Trudeau. But if there's a political calculation here, I can't see it.
No more feminist foreign policy, Carney says
Prime Minister, who made the comments at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, has placed less emphasis on feminist policies than the Trudeau government
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
What an absolute joke of a PM. He now claims gender based violence is a justice issue, not an economic one, as if there aren't massive economic issues that force women into violent situations !
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Children
are
not
a
replacement
for
therapy!
are
not
a
replacement
for
therapy!
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Children
are
not
a
replacement
for
therapy!
are
not
a
replacement
for
therapy!
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1,000 killed in the West Bank. This is on top of the tens of thousands of people displaced from their home.
Earlier this year, Israel emptied 32,000 people from three refugee camps in what @hrw.org called the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.
Earlier this year, Israel emptied 32,000 people from three refugee camps in what @hrw.org called the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.
November 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
1,000 killed in the West Bank. This is on top of the tens of thousands of people displaced from their home.
Earlier this year, Israel emptied 32,000 people from three refugee camps in what @hrw.org called the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.
Earlier this year, Israel emptied 32,000 people from three refugee camps in what @hrw.org called the largest displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank since 1967.
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As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain
I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain
But that's just perfect for an Amish like me
You know, I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning, I'm milkin' cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and Jacob plows, fool
I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain
But that's just perfect for an Amish like me
You know, I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning, I'm milkin' cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and Jacob plows, fool
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain
I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain
But that's just perfect for an Amish like me
You know, I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning, I'm milkin' cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and Jacob plows, fool
I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain
But that's just perfect for an Amish like me
You know, I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning, I'm milkin' cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and Jacob plows, fool
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This is the 2nd time a major government report from Deloitte has been found to contain errors likely generated by AI.
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
First in Australia and now, as The Independent has confirmed, in a major healthcare policy paper for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador #nlpoli #AI #deloitte
A major healthcare policy paper commissioned by @govnl.bsky.social government from Deloitte at a cost of $1.6 million, cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months. #nlpoli #AI
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
theindependent.ca/news/lji/maj...
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Chris Lee special, absolutely ridiculous power play given and naturally Toronto scores
November 23, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Chris Lee special, absolutely ridiculous power play given and naturally Toronto scores
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Love the Xhekaj parents
November 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Love the Xhekaj parents
Comin' to ya on a dusty road
Good lovin' I got a truckload
And when you get, it you got something
So don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
Good lovin' I got a truckload
And when you get, it you got something
So don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm sailing away
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on
She call me Mr. Boombastic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-
Tell me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Comin' to ya on a dusty road
Good lovin' I got a truckload
And when you get, it you got something
So don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
Good lovin' I got a truckload
And when you get, it you got something
So don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
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I'm sailing away
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on
She call me Mr. Boombastic
Tell me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-
Tell me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-mantic
Call me fantastic
Touch me on my back
She says I'm Mr. Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-Ro-
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I'm sailing away
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on
Set an open course for the Virgin Sea
'Cause I've got to be free
Free to face the life that's ahead of me
On board, I'm the captain
So climb aboard
We'll search for tomorrow
On every shore
And I'll try, oh Lord, I'll try
To carry on