Shirley
@stillsurely.bsky.social
Love earth and all sentient beings 🩷 I am a mom daughter sister educator😉 🇨🇦
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There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
December 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
There’s a reason the political right wants to keep people dumb.
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
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🇨🇦Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario.
This effectively moves the power to protect or destroy historical sites from scientific experts to political decision-makers.
#Onpoli
#Cdnpoli
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This effectively moves the power to protect or destroy historical sites from scientific experts to political decision-makers.
#Onpoli
#Cdnpoli
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario breaks new ground by letting politicians decide when history will be protected | CBC News
In Ontario, where ancient Indigenous burial grounds and village sites lie beneath rapidly expanding suburbs, the government has granted itself powers to bypass archaeological protections, raising fear...
www.cbc.ca
December 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🇨🇦Political control over ancient sites sparks alarm in Ontario.
This effectively moves the power to protect or destroy historical sites from scientific experts to political decision-makers.
#Onpoli
#Cdnpoli
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This effectively moves the power to protect or destroy historical sites from scientific experts to political decision-makers.
#Onpoli
#Cdnpoli
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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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...
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Four months after repealing Endangered Species Act Doug Ford's gov introduced legislation that ceases to recognize Ontario’s 106 endangered species, handing responsibility for their protection entirely to federal government. There are 13 endangered bird species in Ontario
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pibo.ca/en/endangere...
Endangered Species Shuffle | The Pelee Island Bird Observatory
Four months after repealing its Endangered Species Act, the Ontario provincial government has introduced legislation that will cease to recognize Ontario’s 106 endangered species, handing responsibili...
pibo.ca
December 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Four months after repealing Endangered Species Act Doug Ford's gov introduced legislation that ceases to recognize Ontario’s 106 endangered species, handing responsibility for their protection entirely to federal government. There are 13 endangered bird species in Ontario
pibo.ca/en/endangere...
pibo.ca/en/endangere...
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As usual, anything Ford promotes needs to be taken with a very healthy dose of skepticism.
The ads are fake, the promises have no data behind them, and the potential environmental damage is ignored.
Man, that asshole sure does love his concrete!
The ads are fake, the promises have no data behind them, and the potential environmental damage is ignored.
Man, that asshole sure does love his concrete!
For your consideration as to whether you opt to complain to the Competition Bureau:
“The images in the ads show fully developed underground mines and processing facilities, even though no such mines currently exist in the Ring of Fire.
This creates a
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/22/a...
“The images in the ads show fully developed underground mines and processing facilities, even though no such mines currently exist in the Ring of Fire.
This creates a
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/22/a...
Experts say Ford is misleading people about the Ring of Fire
The Ford government is promoting northern development, including the Ring of Fire, through a massive advertising campaign that is costing taxpayers millions — but is getting attention for the wrong re...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As usual, anything Ford promotes needs to be taken with a very healthy dose of skepticism.
The ads are fake, the promises have no data behind them, and the potential environmental damage is ignored.
Man, that asshole sure does love his concrete!
The ads are fake, the promises have no data behind them, and the potential environmental damage is ignored.
Man, that asshole sure does love his concrete!
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“There’s no plan! Ford just has a lot of announcements. He spent $100 million on ads I think are designed to gaslight Ontario! To spend that kind of money when regular people are really struggling is galling and I think Ontarians should be really angry!”
#ONpoli
youtu.be/h7Wa6idZdLM?si…
#ONpoli
youtu.be/h7Wa6idZdLM?si…
December 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“There’s no plan! Ford just has a lot of announcements. He spent $100 million on ads I think are designed to gaslight Ontario! To spend that kind of money when regular people are really struggling is galling and I think Ontarians should be really angry!”
#ONpoli
youtu.be/h7Wa6idZdLM?si…
#ONpoli
youtu.be/h7Wa6idZdLM?si…
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This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
December 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This is what Presidential Leadership looks like at the time of an unfathomable American tragedy.
#BarackObama
#BarackObama
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True 😆 🥶 ❄️
Credit to Epic.Toronto
Credit to Epic.Toronto
December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
True 😆 🥶 ❄️
Credit to Epic.Toronto
Credit to Epic.Toronto
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DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
DOJ has sued Maine, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington, Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Vermont for access to its most sensitive voter data.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
My firm has moved to intervene in 10 of those cases. We are working on the last 4.
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Affordable apartment complex in #NorthBay brings students and seniors together #Ontario
The two buildings in downtown North Bay have a combined 56 units
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The two buildings in downtown North Bay have a combined 56 units
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Affordable apartment complex in North Bay, Ont., brings students and seniors together | CBC News
Canadore College in North Bay, Ont., has made units in two buildings it leases available to students, seniors and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Affordable apartment complex in #NorthBay brings students and seniors together #Ontario
The two buildings in downtown North Bay have a combined 56 units
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The two buildings in downtown North Bay have a combined 56 units
/1 thread
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Vancouver city councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social has introduced a new Council motion that would get rid of right turns on red lights in the city. Via @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social
Unquestionably the smart, evidence-based move for EVERYONE’s safety, but especially for people walking & on bikes.
Unquestionably the smart, evidence-based move for EVERYONE’s safety, but especially for people walking & on bikes.
Ban right turns on red at intersections, proposes Vancouver city councillor | Urbanized
OneCity councillor Lucy Maloney is pushing for a ban on right turns during the red-light traffic signal at intersections across Vancouver.
dailyhive.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Vancouver city councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social has introduced a new Council motion that would get rid of right turns on red lights in the city. Via @dailyhivevancouver.bsky.social
Unquestionably the smart, evidence-based move for EVERYONE’s safety, but especially for people walking & on bikes.
Unquestionably the smart, evidence-based move for EVERYONE’s safety, but especially for people walking & on bikes.
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Two tier healthcare.
A bloody waste of our tax dollars
to make a few people richer.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A bloody waste of our tax dollars
to make a few people richer.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario will fund hip and knee replacements at 4 private clinics, health minister says | CBC News
The next step in Ontario's plan to expand the number of private clinics offering publicly funded health care will roll out early next year, with four centres offering hip and knee replacements.
www.cbc.ca
December 9, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Two tier healthcare.
A bloody waste of our tax dollars
to make a few people richer.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A bloody waste of our tax dollars
to make a few people richer.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise Canadians with disabilities whose advocacy, leadership, and resilience have helped build a fairer Canada.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
December 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognise Canadians with disabilities whose advocacy, leadership, and resilience have helped build a fairer Canada.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
Together, we'll keep building a stronger, more inclusive country for all.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Kakistrocracy - government by the worst possible people. And it is costing innocent lives. My latest.
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Kakistocracy and the War on Public Health
Today, democracies around the world are under threat by the rise of self-serving, incompetent and conspiracy-driven leaders.
substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Kakistrocracy - government by the worst possible people. And it is costing innocent lives. My latest.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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We all know Ford is an abject liar.
The amount of money being thrown at corporations (particularly developers) through this boondoggle and many others (OSC, Ontario Place, stupid tunnel, the 413, the Greenbelt, ad nauseam) and then tossed back to the “government” is like a game of hot potato.
The amount of money being thrown at corporations (particularly developers) through this boondoggle and many others (OSC, Ontario Place, stupid tunnel, the 413, the Greenbelt, ad nauseam) and then tossed back to the “government” is like a game of hot potato.
NEW: A company that got $2M from the Skills Development Fund is run by a dentist who boasts about having the Ford family among his patients.
Ford says he had nothing to do with it getting a grant: “I don't believe in micromanaging.”
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
Ford says he had nothing to do with it getting a grant: “I don't believe in micromanaging.”
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
Company given $2M from Skills Development Fund run by Ford family dentist: sources
The company’s CEO also worked closely with the wife of the minister in charge of the grant program at the time
www.thetrillium.ca
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
We all know Ford is an abject liar.
The amount of money being thrown at corporations (particularly developers) through this boondoggle and many others (OSC, Ontario Place, stupid tunnel, the 413, the Greenbelt, ad nauseam) and then tossed back to the “government” is like a game of hot potato.
The amount of money being thrown at corporations (particularly developers) through this boondoggle and many others (OSC, Ontario Place, stupid tunnel, the 413, the Greenbelt, ad nauseam) and then tossed back to the “government” is like a game of hot potato.
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Grateful to the team at @newpublic.org for this thoughtful convo on how (and why) we're building Gander Social:
rethinking digital infrastructure, public spaces, and how shared values can shape better online experiences.
And, you know, building an app people actually feel good about using.
rethinking digital infrastructure, public spaces, and how shared values can shape better online experiences.
And, you know, building an app people actually feel good about using.
What would a 100% Canadian social media platform look like?
The team at @gandersocial.bsky.social is about to find out. By giving Canadians control over their data, their feeds, and more, they’re hoping to offer a viable alternative for American social media.
The team at @gandersocial.bsky.social is about to find out. By giving Canadians control over their data, their feeds, and more, they’re hoping to offer a viable alternative for American social media.
🇨🇦 How Canadians are fighting for digital independence
Gander's CEO on decentralization, crowdsourcing, and annexation fears
newpublic.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Grateful to the team at @newpublic.org for this thoughtful convo on how (and why) we're building Gander Social:
rethinking digital infrastructure, public spaces, and how shared values can shape better online experiences.
And, you know, building an app people actually feel good about using.
rethinking digital infrastructure, public spaces, and how shared values can shape better online experiences.
And, you know, building an app people actually feel good about using.
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“For all of Ford’s tough talk about Trump he’s acting more like him every day! Money to his inner circle, bad job growth, tearing down important monuments to build gaudy spas! He’s not protecting Ontario we need protection from him!”
youtu.be/PQM1hOc-04Q?si…#Onpolil#cdnpolili
youtu.be/PQM1hOc-04Q?si…#Onpolil#cdnpolili
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“For all of Ford’s tough talk about Trump he’s acting more like him every day! Money to his inner circle, bad job growth, tearing down important monuments to build gaudy spas! He’s not protecting Ontario we need protection from him!”
youtu.be/PQM1hOc-04Q?si…#Onpolil#cdnpolili
youtu.be/PQM1hOc-04Q?si…#Onpolil#cdnpolili
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The draft dodging idiot posted a pic of this West Point plaque. It contains these words:
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
“Our American Code of Military Obedience requires that, should orders and the law ever conflict, our officers must obey the law.”
That is precisely what Senator Mark Kelly told officers to do. #NoSedition
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All your rent protections were just removed in Ontario. We are going to see the housing crisis explode, unprecedented numbers of homelessness, and rents skyrocket.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
All your rent protections were just removed in Ontario. We are going to see the housing crisis explode, unprecedented numbers of homelessness, and rents skyrocket.
#onpoli
#onpoli
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I really try to make jokes and find fun ways to spin terrible news on here, but I read this and the only thing I have to say about it is that Doug Ford is a piece of shit who shouldn't be running an Arby's, let alone a province. Fuck you, Doug. share.google/gPPqvtiuqD0O...
Ford tells protesters to 'go find a job' as controversial housing bill passes at Queen's Park | CBC News
Shouts and chants rained down upon politicians at the Ontario legislature Monday as the government passed a housing bill that critics say makes it easier for landlords to evict tenants.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I really try to make jokes and find fun ways to spin terrible news on here, but I read this and the only thing I have to say about it is that Doug Ford is a piece of shit who shouldn't be running an Arby's, let alone a province. Fuck you, Doug. share.google/gPPqvtiuqD0O...
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Critics call on Ford government to begin mandatory Greenbelt review #Ontario
Review of protected Greater Golden Horseshoe lands was to have started in February
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Review of protected Greater Golden Horseshoe lands was to have started in February
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Critics call on Ford government to begin mandatory Greenbelt review | CBC News
A mandatory review of the Greenbelt that was to have started earlier this year has yet to begin, and critics are demanding “substantive guardrails” around the Ford government’s assessment of the prote...
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Critics call on Ford government to begin mandatory Greenbelt review #Ontario
Review of protected Greater Golden Horseshoe lands was to have started in February
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Review of protected Greater Golden Horseshoe lands was to have started in February
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...