Steffan Watkins 🇨🇦
@steffanwatkins.bsky.social
I'm a writer and research consultant specializing in tracking ships and planes using publicly available information.
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🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 47) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
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(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
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Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Textbook war crime/extrajudicial killing
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
"Two survivors were clinging to the smoldering wreck. The Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack ... ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions."
Report by @alexhorton.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social o.bsky.social
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I wonder how many organised efforts there have been to make online searchable collaborative platforms unpalatable or hostile to open source researchers, to push talented people back into unsearchable silos away from the wider public eye.
a black and white image of smoke with the words wait wait
ALT: a black and white image of smoke with the words wait wait
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I wonder how many organised efforts there have been to make online searchable collaborative platforms unpalatable or hostile to open source researchers, to push talented people back into unsearchable silos away from the wider public eye.
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 47) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 47) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
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This Saturday, November 22 I'll be streaming a 12-hour gaming session to raise funds for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children via @extralife4kids.bsky.social!
That's right: I'll be playing video games from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Come join and donate for a good cause!
www.twitch.tv/gianfiorel
That's right: I'll be playing video games from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Come join and donate for a good cause!
www.twitch.tv/gianfiorel
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This Saturday, November 22 I'll be streaming a 12-hour gaming session to raise funds for Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children via @extralife4kids.bsky.social!
That's right: I'll be playing video games from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Come join and donate for a good cause!
www.twitch.tv/gianfiorel
That's right: I'll be playing video games from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. Come join and donate for a good cause!
www.twitch.tv/gianfiorel
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Russian Spy Ship Targets Royal Air Force Jets With Laser www.twz.com/sea/russian-...
Russian Spy Ship Targets Royal Air Force Jets With Laser
The undersea espionage and salvage ship Yantar’s increasing presence off the U.K. is concerning, but directing lasers at British aircraft is a new development. The undersea espionage and salvage ship ...
www.twz.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Russian Spy Ship Targets Royal Air Force Jets With Laser www.twz.com/sea/russian-...
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GPS jamming near Venezuela stopped for a few days, but it’s happening again. gpsjam.org?lat=11.41007...
GPSJAM GPS/GNSS Interference Map
Map showing possible GPS interference around 11.410, -67.813 on 2025-11-15.
gpsjam.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
GPS jamming near Venezuela stopped for a few days, but it’s happening again. gpsjam.org?lat=11.41007...
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Oooooooooh I love this.
New favourite font?
New favourite font?
periodic reminder of the existence of Atkinson Hyperlegible, a free font available from the Braille Institute designed to improve readability for people with low vision
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
I use it in talks because it's pretty and also because, as an audience member, I am perpetually squinting at people's slides
Atkinson Hyperlegible Font - Braille Institute
Read easier with Atkinson Hyperlegible Font, crafted for low-vision readers. Download for free and enjoy clear letters and numbers on your computer!
www.brailleinstitute.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Oooooooooh I love this.
New favourite font?
New favourite font?
The Canadian Armed Forces response to Hurricane Melissa is a big deal.
Canadians should be angry that the Canadian government isn't using the opportunity to promote the good work the Canadian Armed Forces do, and have done. #OpRENAISSANCE 🇯🇲
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
Canadians should be angry that the Canadian government isn't using the opportunity to promote the good work the Canadian Armed Forces do, and have done. #OpRENAISSANCE 🇯🇲
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
The Canadian Armed Forces response to Hurricane Melissa is a big deal.
Showing the Canadian public the foresight of previously establishing an Operational Support Hub in Jamaica, having the resources available…
steffanwatkins.medium.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Canadian Armed Forces response to Hurricane Melissa is a big deal.
Canadians should be angry that the Canadian government isn't using the opportunity to promote the good work the Canadian Armed Forces do, and have done. #OpRENAISSANCE 🇯🇲
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
Canadians should be angry that the Canadian government isn't using the opportunity to promote the good work the Canadian Armed Forces do, and have done. #OpRENAISSANCE 🇯🇲
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
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This is exactly right and it's more succinct than I had been putting the matter.
I’m not saying the voters weren’t bozos, but functional democracies don’t give failed coup plotters a second chance. If Nixon had tried something like January 6 he would have died in Leavenworth even if they had to amend the constitution to keep him there
November 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This is exactly right and it's more succinct than I had been putting the matter.
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Reposted by Steffan Watkins 🇨🇦
You paid for Kash Patel's private jet—here's how to easily track it theintercept.com/2025/11/14/f...
How to Track Kash Patel’s Jet
Flight-tracking is a powerful tool for government transparency. Here’s how to do it.
theintercept.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
You paid for Kash Patel's private jet—here's how to easily track it theintercept.com/2025/11/14/f...
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The frigate HMCS Ville de Québec's deployment to Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific demonstrated Canada's "unwavering commitment" to supporting peace, security and stability around the globe, the Department of National Defense said.
www.newsweek.com/canadian-war...
www.newsweek.com/canadian-war...
Canadian warship completes mission around the world
Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy calls for increased military activity and presence in the region, a focal point of U.S.-China competition.
www.newsweek.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The frigate HMCS Ville de Québec's deployment to Europe, the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific demonstrated Canada's "unwavering commitment" to supporting peace, security and stability around the globe, the Department of National Defense said.
www.newsweek.com/canadian-war...
www.newsweek.com/canadian-war...
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 45) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(23 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(23 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 AM
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 45) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(23 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(23 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
I consolidated everything I know about the 🇨🇦 Op RENAISSANCE 2025 Jamaica 🇯🇲 deployment and put it in a Medium post
“The Canadian Gov’t doesn’t want you to know about Canadian Armed Forces disaster relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica”
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
“The Canadian Gov’t doesn’t want you to know about Canadian Armed Forces disaster relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica”
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
The Canadian Gov’t doesn’t want you to know about Canadian Armed Forces disaster relief operations…
and IDGAF.
steffanwatkins.medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I consolidated everything I know about the 🇨🇦 Op RENAISSANCE 2025 Jamaica 🇯🇲 deployment and put it in a Medium post
“The Canadian Gov’t doesn’t want you to know about Canadian Armed Forces disaster relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica”
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
“The Canadian Gov’t doesn’t want you to know about Canadian Armed Forces disaster relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica”
steffanwatkins.medium.com/the-canadian...
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“50% of Conservatives approve of Donald Trump. Given his administration’s actions to undermine women’s reproductive rights, minority rights and democratic institutions, this is indicative of the policies they’d favour if the Conservatives were in power.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
“50% of Conservatives approve of Donald Trump. Given his administration’s actions to undermine women’s reproductive rights, minority rights and democratic institutions, this is indicative of the policies they’d favour if the Conservatives were in power.”
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75 yrs ago today, a B-50 bomber ferrying a Mark-4 atomic bomb (minus its plutonium pit or capsule) from Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, developed engine trouble and jettisoned the bomb over the St. Lawrence River near Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec.
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
75 yrs ago today, a B-50 bomber ferrying a Mark-4 atomic bomb (minus its plutonium pit or capsule) from Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, developed engine trouble and jettisoned the bomb over the St. Lawrence River near Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec.
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“Since 2018, labor columnist Kim Kelly brought the labor beat to teenage readers through her “No Class” column, covering everything from wildcat strikes to general strikes, the Gilded Age labor organizer Mother Jones to contemporary Amazon warehouse conditions.” 💔 thisislaborwise.com/teen-vogues-...
Teen Vogue's Closure and the Quiet Defunding of Worker Consciousness
Teen Vogue’s shutdown marks more than a media loss. This is a warning about how profit-driven consolidation quietly dismantles worker awareness and voice.
thisislaborwise.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
“Since 2018, labor columnist Kim Kelly brought the labor beat to teenage readers through her “No Class” column, covering everything from wildcat strikes to general strikes, the Gilded Age labor organizer Mother Jones to contemporary Amazon warehouse conditions.” 💔 thisislaborwise.com/teen-vogues-...
Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up
by David Pugliese for The Ottawa Citizen
November 6, 2025
ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
by David Pugliese for The Ottawa Citizen
November 6, 2025
ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, leaving significant damage and killing at least 32 people.
ottawacitizen.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up
by David Pugliese for The Ottawa Citizen
November 6, 2025
ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
by David Pugliese for The Ottawa Citizen
November 6, 2025
ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...
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I first started mapping GPS jamming in case it was an early warning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I hope it's not a sign of some mad Trumpian attack on Venezuela.
Recent GPS interference near Venezuela and Trinidad, per GPSJAM, as noticed by a Bellingcat workshop participant. I believe this is a recent development for the area. CC @lemonodor.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I first started mapping GPS jamming in case it was an early warning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I hope it's not a sign of some mad Trumpian attack on Venezuela.
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 43) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 AM
🇨🇦⚓️ Royal Canadian Navy Media and Public Awareness Update (Week 43) showing the state of the RCN, and last reported locations of the fleet. Journalists should know at least this much info is publicly available.
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
(24 Page PDF distributed via Patreon)
www.patreon.com/posts/rcn-me...
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1/5
Kara Sea Activity
Caveat: Preliminary findings.
On October 28th, when the Poseidon test was conducted according to Putin, there were 6 unidentified ships off the eastern coast of Novaya Zemlya, Kara Sea.
No NOTAM, no PRIP, but well off the path for any civilian traffic.
Kara Sea Activity
Caveat: Preliminary findings.
On October 28th, when the Poseidon test was conducted according to Putin, there were 6 unidentified ships off the eastern coast of Novaya Zemlya, Kara Sea.
No NOTAM, no PRIP, but well off the path for any civilian traffic.
October 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
1/5
Kara Sea Activity
Caveat: Preliminary findings.
On October 28th, when the Poseidon test was conducted according to Putin, there were 6 unidentified ships off the eastern coast of Novaya Zemlya, Kara Sea.
No NOTAM, no PRIP, but well off the path for any civilian traffic.
Kara Sea Activity
Caveat: Preliminary findings.
On October 28th, when the Poseidon test was conducted according to Putin, there were 6 unidentified ships off the eastern coast of Novaya Zemlya, Kara Sea.
No NOTAM, no PRIP, but well off the path for any civilian traffic.
If you haven't been following Max Miller's excellent culinary YouTube content since its humble beginnings, you should really check it out. It's a real treat. Smart. Entertaining. Educational. What more do you want? 👨🍳
This 16th century Transylvanian recipe for Pheasant with sour cherry sauce is just the type of meal Vlad the Impaler would have enjoyed. youtu.be/hUSH06p9N6w?...
Dinner with Vlad the Impaler - Pheasant with Cherry Sauce
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
If you haven't been following Max Miller's excellent culinary YouTube content since its humble beginnings, you should really check it out. It's a real treat. Smart. Entertaining. Educational. What more do you want? 👨🍳
The dumbest mfer alive. JFC.
Trump: "Buttigieg spent billions fixing the air traffic control. They used copper wire going into glass wire. Any union electrician here or any non-union electrician would say you can't hook copper into glass. It doesn't work. They spent billions, turned on the system & it was stone cold blank"
October 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The dumbest mfer alive. JFC.
