Mary's Elm
@thewolseleyelm.bsky.social
Winnipeg’s famed symbol of non-conformity. Deep roots in Manitoba. Defiant since 1860. #environment #socialjustice #reconciliation #wpgpoli #mbpoli #cdnpoli 🇨🇦🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇵🇸
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Mary's Elm
@thewolseleyelm.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Welcome to BlueSky, fellow Winnipeggers! go.bsky.app/SdkfKLQ
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“The spaces where art thrives carry value beyond money, but without money, they cannot exist. The more they bleed away, the fewer places there are for art to thrive, and the more it slips out of our lives.”- @doubleemmartin.bsky.social
Many fond memories-let’s support WECC to hold many more.
Many fond memories-let’s support WECC to hold many more.
Opinion: If the ‘West End’ goes dark
It’s hard to imagine a Winnipeg without the WECC, a venue which is loved not just here, but right across Canada; countless touring artists built their careers there, and came to see it as home.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“The spaces where art thrives carry value beyond money, but without money, they cannot exist. The more they bleed away, the fewer places there are for art to thrive, and the more it slips out of our lives.”- @doubleemmartin.bsky.social
Many fond memories-let’s support WECC to hold many more.
Many fond memories-let’s support WECC to hold many more.
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Giving a minister the power to exempt any person or company from any law except the Criminal Code with few safeguards? What company wouldn’t try court favour from that person?
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
Althia Raj: Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers
Sneaking a change of this magnitude into a 600-page bill that will not get parliamentary scrutiny raises a red flag, Althia Raj writes.
www.thestar.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Giving a minister the power to exempt any person or company from any law except the Criminal Code with few safeguards? What company wouldn’t try court favour from that person?
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
www.thestar.com/politics/pol...
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“Every year, when I see 14 beams of light projected into the sky above Mount Royal, I have to catch my breath.
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“Every year, when I see 14 beams of light projected into the sky above Mount Royal, I have to catch my breath.
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
“36 years ago, 14 young women were murdered in one of the most violent examples of misogynistic terrorism Canada has ever known.”
An editorial by @mtltoula.bsky.social.
#December6
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I am proud and honoured to announce that today I was awarded the Canadian Curling Association World Peace Prize.
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I am proud and honoured to announce that today I was awarded the Canadian Curling Association World Peace Prize.
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This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
Danielle Smith gets booed at UCP convention after mentioning working with Canada
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.
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Good work by @althiaraj.bsky.social on the inside story of Guilbeault's resignation, from his being frozen out by PMO, given false assurances, and being made to wear the government walking back on pledges he made to Elizabeth May to secure her support. No kidding it was untenable for him to stay.
Althia Raj: Mark Carney lost the minister who was the green conscience of his government. Here’s how it happened
The inside story of Steven Guilbeault's resignation from cabinet over Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta.
www.thestar.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Good work by @althiaraj.bsky.social on the inside story of Guilbeault's resignation, from his being frozen out by PMO, given false assurances, and being made to wear the government walking back on pledges he made to Elizabeth May to secure her support. No kidding it was untenable for him to stay.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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And people still look me square in the face and deadass ask me why women don't report.
"A Regina police officer has pleaded guilty to using police databases to pursue intimate and personal relationships with women. [...] It's not clear how many people Semenchuk may have contacted."
Regina officer pleads guilty to using police databases to pursue women | CBC News
Sergeant Robert Eric Semenchuck remains suspended with pay, as required under the province's Police Act. He has pleaded guilty to breach of trust and unauthorized use of a computer
www.cbc.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
And people still look me square in the face and deadass ask me why women don't report.
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Canada is a fully-fledged #Petrostate run by a #Petrocacy that bends the knee to Big Oil for their petrobucks. For those not paying attention, petrostates have the SAME moral equivalency as narcostates, profiting from the misery of others. #FossilFuelPhaseout
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say
Privy Council Clerk Sabia playing key role in brokering accord that would involve tanker ban exemption
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Canada is a fully-fledged #Petrostate run by a #Petrocacy that bends the knee to Big Oil for their petrobucks. For those not paying attention, petrostates have the SAME moral equivalency as narcostates, profiting from the misery of others. #FossilFuelPhaseout
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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For federal gov cheerleaders after the first budget passed, a reality check:
In one of the coldest big cities on the planet--Winnipeg, Manitoba-- there are still veggies growing in my garden in late November.
Yet the Liberal gov in Canada is investing our future in big oil expansion.
SAY NO TO LNG!
In one of the coldest big cities on the planet--Winnipeg, Manitoba-- there are still veggies growing in my garden in late November.
Yet the Liberal gov in Canada is investing our future in big oil expansion.
SAY NO TO LNG!
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
For federal gov cheerleaders after the first budget passed, a reality check:
In one of the coldest big cities on the planet--Winnipeg, Manitoba-- there are still veggies growing in my garden in late November.
Yet the Liberal gov in Canada is investing our future in big oil expansion.
SAY NO TO LNG!
In one of the coldest big cities on the planet--Winnipeg, Manitoba-- there are still veggies growing in my garden in late November.
Yet the Liberal gov in Canada is investing our future in big oil expansion.
SAY NO TO LNG!
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It’s been 140 years since Louis Riel died. On November 16, the St. Boniface area of Winnipeg held a ceremony to commemorate.
In attendance was Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is now the first sitting Prime Minister to attend the ceremony.
In attendance was Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is now the first sitting Prime Minister to attend the ceremony.
Prime Minister Mark Carney becomes first Prime Minister to attend Louis Riel Ceremony | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
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November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
It’s been 140 years since Louis Riel died. On November 16, the St. Boniface area of Winnipeg held a ceremony to commemorate.
In attendance was Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is now the first sitting Prime Minister to attend the ceremony.
In attendance was Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is now the first sitting Prime Minister to attend the ceremony.
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Mayor, councillor blast latest decision by the provincially appointed municipal board, which has the power to overturn, amend and append decisions made by elected officials. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Giving curling club power over housing project sets 'dangerous precedent,' says councillor | CBC News
Winnipeg’s mayor says a ruling by the Manitoba Municipal Board could have significant implications for how the city develops its own land, while a councillor says he's concerned the decision "creates a dangerous precedent."
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Mayor, councillor blast latest decision by the provincially appointed municipal board, which has the power to overturn, amend and append decisions made by elected officials. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Billie Eilish asked an important question: "If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?"
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Billie Eilish asked an important question: "If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?"
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
There are FIVE ways to accumulate a billion dollars:
1) Profiting from a monopoly
2) Insider-trading
3) Political payoffs
4) Fraud
5) Inheritance
Billionaires are the result of a failed system.
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I don't want AI generated art, I want AI emptied dishwasher
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I don't want AI generated art, I want AI emptied dishwasher
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Winnipeg curling club stops affordable housing complex because they’ll lose half their parking spots.
I bike past this block every day and it’s the *perfect* spot for more housing. I hope this can be resolved.
I bike past this block every day and it’s the *perfect* spot for more housing. I hope this can be resolved.
Granite Curling Club holds the hammer in dispute over new apartment complex: parking www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #wpgpoli
Granite Curling Club must be satisfied with parking plan for new apartment complex to be built: ruling | CBC News
Winnipeg’s plans to build an apartment complex on a parking lot can only proceed if the neighbouring Granite Curling Club is satisfied with the number of parking spots it would receive, the municipal ...
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Winnipeg curling club stops affordable housing complex because they’ll lose half their parking spots.
I bike past this block every day and it’s the *perfect* spot for more housing. I hope this can be resolved.
I bike past this block every day and it’s the *perfect* spot for more housing. I hope this can be resolved.
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Don't know what to do at this point. Other than laugh at suffering of political leaders when this happens. Only solace I have.
At this rate, it will take the world 4 yrs to pass 1.5-degree threshold that experts would constitute catastrophic warming.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
At this rate, it will take the world 4 yrs to pass 1.5-degree threshold that experts would constitute catastrophic warming.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
The world will blow past U.N. climate goals in four years, report finds
Emission-rate increases will accelerate in the U.S. and E.U. but will slow in China and India, according to a report published Wednesday.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Don't know what to do at this point. Other than laugh at suffering of political leaders when this happens. Only solace I have.
At this rate, it will take the world 4 yrs to pass 1.5-degree threshold that experts would constitute catastrophic warming.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
At this rate, it will take the world 4 yrs to pass 1.5-degree threshold that experts would constitute catastrophic warming.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Oil and gas extraction isn't the solution. It's the problem.
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa's latest major projects list nationalnewswatch.com/2025/11/14/o...
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa's latest major projects list
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
nationalnewswatch.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Oil and gas extraction isn't the solution. It's the problem.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
"COVID". Say the word, dammit. Our media must acknowledge reality, not bury it.
Anyway. Get well soon, your Excellency.
Anyway. Get well soon, your Excellency.
OTTAWA – Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving her unable to preside over the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday.
CP NewsAlert: Chief justice to stand in for Simon on Remembrance Day due to illness
OTTAWA – Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus, leaving her unable to preside over the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on Tuesday.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:06 AM
"COVID". Say the word, dammit. Our media must acknowledge reality, not bury it.
Anyway. Get well soon, your Excellency.
Anyway. Get well soon, your Excellency.
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Slow clap. Absolute embarrassment.
TORONTO – The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country has officially lost its measles elimination status, which it had held since 1998.
Canada has lost its measles elimination status after more than 25 years
TORONTO – The Public Health Agency of Canada says the country has officially lost its measles elimination status, which it had held since 1998.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Slow clap. Absolute embarrassment.
Our new national sport, the sockey!
This goal will be shown around the world.
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Our new national sport, the sockey!
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What a loving tribute.
It's also really heartwarming to know that Winnipeg has that many little free libraries.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
It's also really heartwarming to know that Winnipeg has that many little free libraries.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
Late bibliophile’s brother donates his book collection one free library at a time
Every day since late September, Tim Brandt has been biking to little free libraries across the city to create a literary memorial to his late brother. Les Brandt died unexpectedly in July at the age o...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What a loving tribute.
It's also really heartwarming to know that Winnipeg has that many little free libraries.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
It's also really heartwarming to know that Winnipeg has that many little free libraries.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...
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November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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The day after the City of Winnipeg proposed paint and plastic post bike lanes on Wellington Crescent, a driver crashed into Rob Jenner’s ghost bike.
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The day after the City of Winnipeg proposed paint and plastic post bike lanes on Wellington Crescent, a driver crashed into Rob Jenner’s ghost bike.
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
Poetic? Scary? Infuriating?
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happy anniversary of Stupid Lake getting its name [citation needed]
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
happy anniversary of Stupid Lake getting its name [citation needed]