@jameswsthomson.com
Environment and climate journalist | Editor in Chief at @nationalobserver.com | Work in The Globe and Mail, The Narwhal, The Guardian | www.jameswsthomson.com
@markusoff.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comAn organization barring media from covering “the most important free speech event of the year” is chef’s [redacted]
@jameswsthomson.comIn what universe is it debatable that the United States engages in information warfare and meddling in other countries' democratic processes?
@jmcelroy.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comIt's worth noting that in the olden days (like, 15 years ago) areas like White Rock/South Surrey, the Tri-Cities, or Ridge Meadows had 5-15 reporters solely dedicated to local community news. There was a business model that supported that, and it's a huge issue that no longer exists.
@jameswsthomson.comCongratulations Mel! That's awesome.
@jmcelroy.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comToday, the Vancouver Police Department issued a release saying "when it comes to the perception of public safety, the facts matter." In 2020, when the crime rate in the city was down, Vancouver Police Department Chief Adam Palmer argued that feelings mattered as much as facts.
@gianmarcosoresi.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comMan who won’t give his employees piss breaks claims many piss breaks on the horizon
@maxfawcett.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comThe Quebec election was yet another example of the flaws inherent in our first past the post system, one that rewards division and creates false majorities.
Mark Carney should fix them. #cdnpoli
@ndrew.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comthey did the thing
@jameswsthomson.comMy best/worst ever comeback following bike-on-bike bickering was "how about one of THESE??" while waving my middle finger around. Never showed my face on that street again.
@nationalobserver.comReposted by @jameswsthomson.com"Good. Quebec should separate," Musk wrote in a post on X. "They would be better off. Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate too."
@jameswsthomson.comThey did the same in the Saanich bank shooting.
@maxfawcett.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comOnce again, for the politicians, business leaders, and journalists still actively posting on X/Twitter: why? You're using a platform that's owned by someone who's trying to break up your country. The juice isn't worth the squeeze.
@jameswsthomson.comHoly shit
@nationalobserver.comReposted by @jameswsthomson.comThe first-of-its kind program could set a model for bear conservation worldwide. But in providing an alternative to simply protecting old-growth, some worry building dens gives an easy excuse for logging to continue without pause.
@rorywh.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comFront page of today's Toronto Sun is their response our investigation into Bradford's Victory App. They claim that Olivia Chow, while not using AI, is feeding supporters pre-written messages. An example: "Hey Toronto, I just signed up to volunteer with Team Olivia Chow."
@jameswsthomson.comGift link for Shawn's excellent column, which as he points out draws on and advances @rorywh.bsky.social's reporting on "agitslop" in the Toronto election. www.thestar.com/gift-redeem?...
@rwarnica.bsky.socialReposted by @jameswsthomson.comI had breakfast with Brad Bradford and asked him what I think is the defining question of his campaign: Why do so many people from all ends of the political spectrum seem to dislike him so much as a person? www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
@jameswsthomson.comWell ya that's just how it works.
@jameswsthomson.comFinally someone gets it
@jameswsthomson.comThis is why you don't try to tweet while walking home from a boxing class. It's both too nonsensical and too punchy (towards hot dogs for some reason)
