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New: Fire experts @johnvaillant.bsky.social and @mikeflannigan.bsky.social say the deadly incident in Wainwright is a sign of how fire behaves in 2026 — and that the military should have known.

Also, please ignore the fact that I've spent the last five years telling you it's broken.

In a way, this is the nicest thing that could possibly happen to Ms. Smith — *and* Alberta. To be "persecuted" out of politics and into a lucrative, steady gig on the talk radio / podcast circuit, paid to have edgy opinions and spread calumny "just askin' questions." Walk into the light, Ms. Smith.

So true. It’s been years, years, since I’ve had the privilege to “think clearly”. open.substack.com/chat/posts/e...

Even a cat has a difficult time finding a family doc in Ontario.

"[Sir David Attenborough voice] Few bipedal creatures of the Canadian wilderness are so unfortunate as the Spittle-Flecked Asshat. The Asshat burrows into a clammy basement apartment to subside on hot takes and porn until coaxed by Uninformed Punditry to emerge, waggling his tongue derisively."

It’s the day after #Caturday. Bite me.

"But they *perceive* their grievances as legitimate, and that makes them genuine." I took some mushrooms in grade eleven that made me perceive my extremities as great, waggly bands of overcooked pasta, but that didn't make my arms and legs suitable for consumption in marinara sauce with a dry red.

I added my name to unlock plug-in solar in Ontario. Add yours: www.pluginsolarpower.ca/ontario

"Wh- where am I?" "Welcome! I am St. Peter, and these-" "The Pearly Gates!" "Precisely. What is your name, my child, that I might find you in The Book of Life?" "Jim Baker, reservation for one." "Let's see... Babcock, Baird... oh. Oh dear." "What? Is there a prob-" "Get thee into the Hellivator."

Because people asked, I made a brief video summarizing what is known about the "plague" case in Russia. youtu.be/VizGWMXOwJY

It's that time of year again! INFOMERCIAL "I wanna turn my lungs into a Litterbox Of The Outdoors, packing each tiny alveoli with decaying flora, desiccated insect parts and dry old bits of bird and rodent poo — but I DON'T wanna spend a lot of money. What can I do?" GET YOURSELF A LEAF BLOWER!

This is a weird-ass graph. (As opposed to a weird ass-graph)

ROFLMAO

LMAO You’re not even far off

I never knew about this fucking bad-ass woman. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Bla...

"Room for one more?" "[gulp slurp] Sure, c'mon over and dig in!" #Butterflies #BloomScrolling #Entomology #NaturePhoto #NaturePhotography #Butterfly

Sometimes you get lucky and find a Viceroy butterfly upside down on an aster at just the right angle to the sun so the furry texture of the wings is lit up — and their *very* hairy backs! #Shave! #Butterflies #MacroPhoto #BloomScrolling #Entomology #NaturePhoto #NaturePhotography #Butterfly

🏳️‍⚧️ A generation of queer and trans people fought for the right to live openly. What happens when they grow old and need care? For CBC Arts’ Cutaways, Rodrigo Barriuso explores that question through Neverman, about a trans elder with Alzheimer’s entering a hostile nursing home. beacons.ai/cbcarts

Honeybee says hi. #Pollinator #bee #Entomology #BugSky #Insects #BloomScrolling #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography

Canada is worth fighting for. Today. Tomorrow. Forever.

8PM tonight!

Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is a bestseller again, reentering Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart at No. 13 with 2,600 copies sold, while Dolly Parton’s original debuts at No. 1.

In @thestar.com I write about how to reimagine & continue Ford's very Trumpy, absurd & ridiculous bike lane war: don't feel lonely (there's more cyclists everyday); protests will grow (note to engineering firms & drivers); it's a culture war (facts, science & good faith don't matter). Let's go.

The White Cliffs of Cowardice

Canadians look out for one another. It’s who we are. The women and men I met this week at the Thunder Bay Fire Management Centre have been working relentlessly to keep people safe through one of Ontario’s worst wildfire seasons on record. Service. Courage. Canada at its best.

Does he not realize how weak that makes him look? Weak leaders make me cringe.

This was drawn a year ago. Trump stole my idea!!!

Nov 2012. Ford family hits the same exhausting notes over and over.

This is incredibly important. The attacks on global public health by the Musk/Kennedy/Trump administration have created an enormous challenge to the global community a challenge we are far from meeting,

If cyclists only used side streets to bike through Toronto, they’d be forced to snake around rivers, train tracks and winding roads, adding to the length of their commute.

This Conservative MP wants to tell everyone that he's on Team Canada -- and that the real problems his constituents face are a) government, b) people who think like Liberals, and c) Ontario. Me thinks the messaging still might need some work.

"Pff, geography-schmeeography, Connie! What's the use of maps and such if some kooky old guy can just change the names of stuff every time his diaper gets knotted? I'mma go to Joseph's instead and learn about smoking."

I’m so relieved now that Canada will be Venezuela in a year after I wasn’t killed off by the covid vaxx. /s

And the dumb-as-fuck Alberta separatists would embrace this deal, even though they'd likely rank below Puerto Rico as a respected protectorate.

Governor of California: Aw c'mon, Canada! Buy our wine — *we* didn't vote Republican! Also the Governor of California: those Republican tariffs designed to impoverish your citizens? We *might* roll 'em back a little — no promises!

I'm sorry to "salt the vibe" or whatever, but Doug Ford vs. Don Trump is like Coke vs. Pepsi — all a marketing scheme exploiting the public's enduring fascination with displays of indignant animosity. Don't believe the slogan hats, "folks." This guy cheers for who or whatever keeps him in office.

Another bee I met at the Arboretum yesterday. I'm getting pretty good at working with the flash tethered off-camera; it puts the shadows where they do the most good. #Macro #MacroPhotography #Photography #NaturePhotography #BloomScrolling

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Today's #ClassicCartoon

Explains why he’s Doug Ford’s favourite prez, isn’t it.

Designed to ultimately capture one million tonnes of CO2 a year, the company decided the economics were prohibitive.

Another reason to ditch Google.

Sobbing Province Binds Teddy Bear In Kerchief at End of Stick And Demands Bag of P&J Sandwiches Before It Runs Away To Join Circus