So the Pope is a Liberal? Bizarro World continues.

It’s nice to see have seen a leadership race in which the candidates don’t tear each other down. Well done, NDP!

Good luck, Avi Lewis! Big job ahead.

'We didn’t get the help': Lapu Lapu Day attack survivor joins calls to account for relief funds vancouversun.com/news/we-didn...

That’s some deep-cut trivia!

I'd love to see Bombardier Canada take an interest in bobsleigh design. It's a shame we're borrowing sleighs from other countries.

New calf arrives for B.C.'s endangered southern resident killer whale population, spotted in Juan de Fuca Strait vancouversun.com/news/new-cal...

5 Toronto police officers suspended as tow truck corruption probe widens | CBC News At least five Toronto police officers have been suspended with pay as the service's internal investigators unit probes their possible ties to corruption in the GTA towing industry, CBC News has learne...

Makes me wonder who else has encrypted police radios -extortionists? Human traffickers? Gangsters? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

There’s no organized boycott. It’s just folks don’t want to go. Not with stories of bizarre interrogations at the border, stories of masked agents scooping folks up and detaining them for months, stories of folks getting shot. And the trade violations and insults. Why would we want to go?

Put this question into an AI bot (I used Copilot). Interesting result.
“Have UK news sources indicated problems with the country’s F-35 program?”

“Trump warns U.S. will intervene if Iran kills protesters - BBC News”

-because protesting is a democratic exercise of free speech.

No irony here.

I’ve seen the speculation. On the other hand, senior military folks almost unanimously support the F-35. I’d love to find some credible source comparing the two procurement plans.

I'm down a Youtube rabbit-hole nerding out over newsy-looking AI-generated videos extolling the SAAB Gripen. The part of me that worries about Canada's sovereignty vis a vis the US is enthralled by the Gripen, but no trustworthy news sources corroborate this info. Where do these videos come from?

A LOT of newsy-looking videos that use AI-generated scripts and voices are extolling the SAAB Gripen E fighter over the #F-35 for Canada's fighter jet needs. Who is creating these videos, and why? They refute the official report that the Government of Canada has seen. Curiouser and curiouser.

Were they going around loudly insisting vinyl is superior?

Haha. These bears CAN BE pretty annoying.

Im 95% sure this is a made up number.

I was absolutely enchanted by The Arts Club’s Wonderhead Christmas Carol! Everything about it was beautiful. The pantomime, the puppets. Just wow! And the Rachel Garcia and Thu Tran version of The Holly and the Ivy that underscored the Cratchet scene. My goodness! Art lives!

This is our new Make The Season Kind Food Bank total as of 5:30 AM today. Once again, absolutely stunning generosity. Thank you on behalf of the food banks of BC. Our donation page will stay open until Dec 31st.
Donate here if you can: cbc.ca/kindbc

President Donald J. Trump awarded “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, was presented with the inaugural “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Final Draw for the FI...

…because FIFA “gets” corruption. inside.fifa.com/campaigns/fo...

Alberta's Smith says courts should not be gatekeepers on constitutional questions EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says anyone seeking an independence referendum should not have "gatekeepers," like the courts, standing in their way.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t this EXACTLY the job of the courts?

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Just in case you haven't seen it:
This is real...

About 10,000 Jordan cases thrown out annually as Ottawa, provinces call on Supreme Court for change — The Globe and Mail Cases that exceeded time limits include several alleged murders and hundreds of alleged sexual assaults

I remember so many courthouses closing when the BC Liberals were governing. apple.news/Ao4r-Eh_7TZG...

‘Grandparenting on Eggshells’ - The Atlantic

…grandparent here. I’m fine with the grandkids’ autonomy over hugs. I remember my own childish discomfort over orders to hug so-and-so or kiss so-and-so. My grandkids love me, trust me, and enjoy being with me. I don’t need their coerced hugs.

Shadows Dance YouTube video by The Zing Zangs - Topic

More Zing Zangs. This one is about a blanket fort. Cozy song for kids and dreamy adults. youtu.be/903jVQwmgVQ?...

Wintertime YouTube video by The Zing Zangs - Topic

Listen and like. My daughter’s kid song duo, The Zing Zangs youtube.com/watch?v=Z2HI...

Frosty day.

Hegseth should send an aircraft carrier to Zuckerberg’s house.

“We ordered cocaine for $100 through a Facebook ad. Here's why it was easy to buy illegal drugs online in Canada - Toronto Star”

Man! What a lunkhead!
“U.S. ambassador profanely scolds Ontario representative over anti-tariff ad, sources say - The Globe and Mail”

I’m pretty excited about this. Grandkids coming with.

Yeah, I know I'm late to this dance, but dang! That Chappell Roan! Her songs can make anyone understand that love is love --queer, straight, whatever. Kaleidoscope gets me every time.