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14 votes
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Letter to a Liberal member of Parliament
Dear Mr. Sawatzky, Both atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) and temperature are increasing at an exponential rate, in lock-step. Atmospheric CO₂ levels during the Eocene have been estimated up to 840...
Dear Mr. Sawatzky,
Both atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) and temperature are increasing at an exponential rate, in lock-step. Atmospheric CO₂ levels during the Eocene have been estimated up to 840 parts per million (ppm); sea levels were close to 60 metres higher than today. CO₂ concentrations are over 425 ppm and still climbing. Pause a moment to consider what this will mean for all coastal cities.
What part of “keep the oil in the ground” that scientists have been shouting for decades do politicians not understand? What part of physics are politicians trying to deny?
I am opposed to allowing more oil tankers near our beautiful, fragile coast. I am vehemently opposed to marring our landscape with pipelines for transporting oil. Yes, $14 trillion dollars is a lot of money, but it will pale in comparison to the economic damage that exacerbating climate change will cause. Carbon capture and storage cannot offset our burn rate with any significance.
Earth has had a remarkably stable climate for tens of thousands of years; burning fossil fuels is destabilizing it.
I ask you to acknowledge that physics cannot be bargained with, show some foresight, protect our children's future, and care deeply about our planet's health. I ask that you tell our Prime Minister in no uncertain terms that selling fossil fuels is the wrong choice for the world and the wrong economic direction for Canada.
12 votes -
Hoopla Bonus Borrows for November 2025
13 votes -
Peter Watts on Margaret Atwood and the hierarchy of contempt (2003)
13 votes -
Swedish death metal band Arch Enemy has parted ways with its lead vocalist Alissa White-Gluz – announces upcoming release of her solo album
15 votes -
New electric-powered locomotive designed for harsh winters unveiled near Edmonton Canada
17 votes -
The Florentine Diamond resurfaces after 100 years in hiding. Legendary jewel of the Habsburgs not seen since 1919 and thought lost, has actually been safe in a Canadian bank for decades. (gifted link)
29 votes -
Are there any communities for selling used computers within Canada?
I have a Starlabs Labtop in great shape that I would like to sell. Problem is, I can't garner much interest on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace. Are there any computer Buy/Sell sites in Canada such...
I have a Starlabs Labtop in great shape that I would like to sell. Problem is, I can't garner much interest on Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace. Are there any computer Buy/Sell sites in Canada such as Pinkbike.com for used bicycles?
9 votes -
Sandro Perri - In Another Life (2018)
4 votes -
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Toronto Blue Jays to win the World Series
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deadmau5 pres. mau5trap radio 371: spooky title goes here - a special halloween mix :D (2025)
10 votes -
Agapè - Le Troisième Seuil (1972)
4 votes -
Amazon ordered to pay $20K after British Columbia customer says package never arrived
30 votes -
The hidden engineering of Niagara Falls
16 votes -
Canadian gas price hits sub-zero as liquefied natural gas plant hiccups keep supply high
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Toronto Blue Jays prove they're top dog, clinch ALCS berth in the Bronx
17 votes -
Connor McDavid puts his money where his mouth is with shockingly-low contract
12 votes -
Sloan - Money City Maniacs (1998)
7 votes -
British Columbia Premier David Eby announces new Prince George, Surrey involuntary care facilities
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British Columbia rescuers use helicopter-mounted cell tower to find missing man
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Robert Munsch, Canadian children’s author, approved for medical assistance in dying
30 votes -
‘Hamnet’ wins Toronto Film Festival audience award
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Deadbeat & Camara - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry (2019)
5 votes -
Former Canadiens star goaltender Ken Dryden dies of cancer at age 78
7 votes -
Rust protection spray services question
Hey Tildes car folks, so Rust Protection like this one in Canada -- is it beneficial and or necessary for cars during in Canadian winter? I know we have a lot of salt on the roads, and just in the...
Hey Tildes car folks, so Rust Protection like this one in Canada -- is it beneficial and or necessary for cars during in Canadian winter? I know we have a lot of salt on the roads, and just in the sea air as well. Talked to a tow truck driver and he always does his work and personal cars every year.
So I took mine in too. But i wish I'd known that they don't wash the car beforehand. Like an idiot I just drove to the appointment and I got my car back and it's still covered in a layer of regular road dirt. Did I just waste $180?
Bonus question: the other older car has a 5 x 10 mm rust spot on the side - would this kind of coating do anything about it or what do I do to fix it or not let it get worse?
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Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene dead at 73
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Canadian crops beat global emissions—even after seventeen trips across the Atlantic
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Thinking about my next (career) move
Here I am, late-30s languishing on a grey Sunday afternoon. After finishing my first real week-long vacation in 4ish years without even side-hussling, a thought is growing: I don't really want to...
Here I am, late-30s languishing on a grey Sunday afternoon. After finishing my first real week-long vacation in 4ish years without even side-hussling, a thought is growing: I don't really want to go back, what's next?
I've browsed topics discussing career changes/pivots when the OP has a desired endpoint, but I could use help brainstorming one step earlier: how to figure out what jobs/career move I might like, might be feasible/pragmatic for me, and even just exist?
Meandering background
if tl/dr, skip to questions below
My current job (ux/comms) is objectively decent for pay, coworkers, work/life balance. So, not in a rush to jump ship. [Edit: removed some details about myself]Questions
- Any overall life advice or thoughts on that 'something new' itch? Maybe I shouldn't equate it with my career alone?
- Do you have general guidance/anecdotes on how to meaningfully explore job/career desires or options?
- Do you know of niche job opportunities/fields that might tie into skills in various combinations of ux, communication, biology, environmental sciences, possibly healthcare? Or, how to find them? Especially in the Canadian job market context?
Housekeeping: feel free to change group/tags if appropriate. This is also a lot more than I typically share online, I may remove some personal details later.
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Quebecer breaks Guinness world record, planting more than 23K trees in 24 hours
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Bran Van 3000 - Kings of Las Vegas (2025)
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Vancouver Whitecaps confirm signing of Thomas Müller
9 votes -
Galt MacDermot - Epiphany (2024)
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My classroom will be AI-free this fall
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Welcome to the Great Bear Sea: After decades of discord, Canada and First Nations are working together to build a network of marine protected areas stretching from Vancouver Island to Alaska
9 votes -
Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada?
I am looking for USB-C cables. Best Buy seems like a rip-off, and eBay/Ali Express I worry about the quality. Is there a good supplier in Canada for inexpensive quality products like this?
9 votes -
The Tragically Hip - Born in the Water (1991)
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‘It’s too late’: David Suzuki says the fight against climate change is lost
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That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI.
22 votes -
Why America built a forest from Canada to Texas
14 votes -
Calgary brings fluoride back to its drinking water
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What’s next for Denis Villeneuve’s Bond movie? Amazon’s wishlist includes Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson.
10 votes -
Visiting Kitsault: Canada’s $50 million 1980s ghost town
22 votes -
Denis Villeneuve to direct next James Bond film
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Canadians are leading in LGBTQ2 support amid global declines
38 votes -
Inside the ‘Dragon Age’ debacle that gutted EA’s BioWare studio
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Vancouver indie studio, Sunset Visitor, just won a Peabody Award for 1000xResist
10 votes -
grandson - BRAINROT (2025)
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A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere
39 votes -
Why are religious delusions so common with mental breakdowns?
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Hollywood has left Los Angeles. For years, studios found it cheaper to shoot elsewhere. Post-industry-collapse, elsewhere is the only place they’ll shoot.
16 votes