Nikki Skuce

“It is a feckless, bewildering, totally unnecessary position. It should call into question the prime minister’s supposed belief in the “prohibition of the use of force, except when consistent with the UN Charter,” as @mark-carney.bsky.social told the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year.”

I am old enough to remember one month ago when Carney made world headlines by arguing in Davos that Canada should have an independent foreign policy

Carney: Canada supports the United States…

Canada: no, we fucking do not.

I don’t even know anymore. War, the senseless murder of civilians, pedophiles in power, just a whole lot of fuckshit.

The number of children killed has risen to 85 Iranian children. Heartbreaking
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Two men in suits stand in an office. Badr Albusaidi, the foreign affairs minister of Oman, left, meets with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Friday. (Badr Albusaidi/X)

"Badr Albusaidi, the foreign affairs minister of Oman said Friday that Iran had agreed to give up enriched nuclear material that could be used to manufacture a nuclear bomb, not to accumulate it, and to allow verification of its commitment."

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No. But I'm worried that Canadians are supporting more defence spending and ramping up military. Interesting to see the PR machine out on social media channels...

One side unilaterally and hastily deciding what Indigenous rights may or may not mean is just peak settler colonial

LNG Canada likely delaying flaring fix to save money | The Narwhal Experts think LNG Canada is prioritizing profits over the public and ask why the BC Energy Regulator isn’t stepping in

After revealing LNG Canada is flaring far above permitted levels, we went to experts.

What they told us about a three-year fix — and the role of the BC Energy Regulator — raises new questions about timelines and enforcement. thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f... #bcpoli

smǝlqmíx leaders emphasize ‘no consent’ as 'B.C.' approves Copper Mountain Mine expansion The New Ingerbelle project near 'Princeton' will revive an old open pit mine and raise its tailings dam by 87 metres

Indigenous leaders from the Similkameen Valley are “deeply disappointed” by a provincial decision to approve a contentious mine expansion in their territories — emphasizing that they did not give consent for the project to move forward.

Story by Aaron Hemens.

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An image of flowers and lit candles in honour of Tumbler Ridge along with text that reads: "Share your condolences with the people of Tumbler Ridge."

Those wishing to share a message of condolence and support with the people of Tumbler Ridge can sign the online book of condolences: gov.bc.ca/MessagesForTumblerRidge.

Supports are available for anyone who needs them at gov.bc.ca/TumblerRidge

Amazing goal! ❤️

MiningWatch joins 80+ civil society leaders from legal, labour, faith, environmental, academic, & arts communities to urge Premier Eby and the BC government to recommit to upholding Indigenous Rights - and to implement DRIPA, not amend it.

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B.C. budget includes tax increases, 15K public job cuts, projected $13B deficit | CBC News The B.C. government’s 2026 budget announced a series of tax increases, capital project delays, and a reduction of 15,000 public sector jobs over three years, but major deficits are still forecasted fo...

Just when public sector morale is at an all-time high while government demands more of them (like faster permitting times). 🫠

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Hmm... "It promises a new strategy on expanding production of critical minerals tied to defence and the creation of a new program to support domestic production of ammunition and explosives.” Mines for bombs not EV busses. Wonder how communities will feel about #mining proposals... #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Experts 'don't buy' online claims Tumbler Ridge shooter a far-right sympathizer With far-right ideology called into question, what do we know about what drove the shooter to mass murder?

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Olympic Athletes Launch Second Campaign to Ban Future Fossil Sponsorship As someone who has skied since he was 10, Swedish cross-country skier Björn Sandström said it’s “impossible not to connect the dots” between the sport he loves, the warming climate, and the fossil fue...

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Such a traumatic, devastating, unfathomable story to have to cover. Thanks for being there. Take care of yourself

Tumbler Ridge is a small planned resource community, a winding 90 minute drive from the nearest city of at least 10,000 people.

A massive number of people are going to descend there tomorrow.

May those that arrive have respect and grace for the unimaginable grief.

At least seven killed in shooting at high school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Suspect, two others found at residence linked to incident also dead, RCMP say, as northern community left reeling

At least seven people were killed in a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge Secondary in northern British Columbia ... The suspected shooter, as well as two other individuals found in a residence connected to the incident, are also dead, bringing the total to 10.
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So jolting and sad :(

This is so gut wrenching. I couldn’t even imagine :(

B.C. Greens pull out of governing accord with B.C. NDP | CBC News The Greens, which have two seats in B.C.’s legislature, will not sign a new co-operation agreement with the NDP government, saying the party has stalled or sidelined too many of the measures it agreed...

So appreciate it when politicians maintain integrity - it certainly doesn't happen much these days. #bcpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

B.C. rewrites weather records with unseasonably warm temperatures Among the communities breaking daily temperature records were Bella Bella, Tatlayoko Lake area, Cache Creek and Powell River

Don't worry @bcndp.bsky.social and @mark-carney.bsky.social - no climate change to worry about 👀 Green grass here in #Smithers in FEBRUARY. Temps 9 to 11 degrees above normal in the last couple of months...
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"There are concerns about punching in new transmission lines and roads that would just further enable the whole critical minerals rush,” Skuce said. #mining #bcpoli #yukon
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Amidst DRIPA Criticism, BC Claims a Win for Collaborative Decision-Making | The Tyee The Eskay Creek mine approval marks a ‘historic milestone’ as the first consent-based decision with a First Nation.

Amidst DRIPA Criticism, BC Claims a Win for Collaborative Decision-Making via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...

Nooooo. So depressing. The push for Ksi Lisisms too. Brutal for the people of Kitimat and doesn't need to be replicated elsewhere!

Noise and huge flame from LNG Canada facility will continue at least three years A problem with the Kitimat, B.C., facility’s flaring equipment has resulted in LNG Canada burning 15 times more gas than expected

I try not to swear on socials, but holy shit! This is a must-read investigative piece from @nationalobserver.com & @thenarwhal.ca. 👇

A problem with the Kitimat facility’s flaring equipment has resulted in LNG Canada burning 15x more gas than expected...
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Press freedom trial in B.C. could have implications for all journalists The lawyer for a photojournalist and online news outlet says the civil suit against the RCMP in her arrest is about protecting press freedom.

The lawsuit against the RCMP for the 2021 arrest and detention of a photojournalist covering the Wet'suwet'en pipeline dispute in B.C. is being heard in Vancouver. Amber Bracken's lawyer says what happened to her has had a "chilling effect."