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Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenFrom a Manitoba dump, a witness to the tenacity of families who refuse to accept that ‘it’s not...

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

From a Manitoba dump, a witness to the tenacity of families who refuse to accept that ‘it’s not worth’ the risks and effort to find the remains of their murdered loved ones.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/prairie-green-landfill-search-families-1.7478665

#Indigenous #Manitoba #Justice #Equity #MMIW #Canada #Women #CdnPoli

The Ark continues to be a surprisingly durable entry into the genre of aspirational science fiction shows!Season 3 is greenlit, to be...

The Ark continues to be a surprisingly durable entry into the genre of aspirational science fiction shows!

Season 3 is greenlit, to be released in 2026. Sounds like Dean Devlin has succeeded in convincing NBCUniversal that what’s come so far is really just the prequel.

Calling out to all those interested in watching/rewatching seasons 1 & 2.

Our @thearkchat is set up for chat, news and watch parties.

We’ve agreed on a Saturday watch party slot. Now that we know season 3 is a go, hopefully we can broaden the interest.

https://tvline.com/news/the-ark-season-3-renewed-syfy-1235416312/

#TheArk #TheArkChat #SciFi #SciFiTV #ScienceFiction #Entertainment #SciFiTelevision #Syfy

So, amidst everything else flooding the zone, I missed this report earlier in the week.The Star Trek Section 31 movie broke the Nielsen top...

So, amidst everything else flooding the zone, I missed this report earlier in the week.

The Star Trek Section 31 movie broke the Nielsen top ten streaming movie chart for the week of January 20-26, 2025.

Despite the brigading, despite the dire predictions and fan complaints, it performed well enough in its first week - especially keeping in mind that Paramount+ has a smaller subscription base.

As my partner and I seem to be among the few willing to say we found it a lot of fun, even better on rewatch, I’m glad to see that it has other unvoiced supporters.

TrekMovie has the report.

https://trekmovie.com/2025/02/24/star-trek-section-31-ranks-on-nielsens-top-10-streaming-chart/

#StarTrek #StarTrekS31 #Section31 #S31 #ParamountPlus #Streaming #SciFiTV

Interesting story about how Google Maps has been mislabeling some Canadian provincial and local parks as ‘state parks.’It turns out that...

Interesting story about how Google Maps has been mislabeling some Canadian provincial and local parks as ‘state parks.’

It turns out that it’s been an issue for some time, but Google is now has a greater sense of urgency to correct this.

And today I was reminded that ‘cartographic bias’ is a thing that needs more scrutiny and calling out.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/why-are-provincial-parks-listed-as-state-parks-on-google-maps-1.7466824

#Google #GoogleMaps #Canada #CdnPoli #CanPoli #Cartography

A fun reflection from CBC Montreal on the invention of the snowblower (as opposed to...

A fun reflection from CBC Montreal on the invention of the snowblower (as opposed to plow).

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-snow-removal-blower-sicard-1.7462967

#Snowmegeddon #Montreal #CBC #Snow
#Weather #SnowRemoval #SnowChain #HiverQuébécois #Canada

Even Tennessee is already feeling the bite of declining Canadian tourism.>“We actually saw that have an immediate impact on travel to...

Even Tennessee is already feeling the bite of declining Canadian tourism.

>“We actually saw that have an immediate impact on travel to the United States through our organization,” Travel Alliance Partnership CEO Nicole Mahoney said. “We have members who are tour operators and travel providers who sell trips to Canadians into the U.S., and one of our tour operators told us immediately she lost about 30% of her business trips that she had already booked to the U.S.”

https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-news/continued-decline-in-us-canada-relations-affecting-tourism/

#USPol #USPolitics #USCdnRelations #Tourism #Tennesse #RedStates #CanPoli #CdnPoli

Interesting report this morning of a BC couple that tried to use AI to assist in finding precedents for a civil case regarding their condo. ...

Interesting report this morning of a BC couple that tried to use AI to assist in finding precedents for a civil case regarding their condo.

The tribunal found almost all the citations were false.

> The Geismayrs referenced 10 decisions as part of their argument to allow the unit changes and listed Microsoft Copilot as the source of the cases.

> Nine of the cases were fake, according to tribunal member Peter Mennie.

> "I find it likely that these cases are 'hallucinations' where artificial intelligence generates false or misleading results," Mennie wrote in his Feb. 14 ruling.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/couple-ai-court-rulings-condo-dispute-1.7461239

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIHallucinations
#generativeAI #ChatBots #JusticeSystem
#BC #Canada #CoPilot #Microsoft

Here’s an interesting piece on the importance local news ecosystem, what happens when it fails and proposals to strengthen it.> “...

Here’s an interesting piece on the importance local news ecosystem, what happens when it fails and proposals to strengthen it.

> “ INTRODUCTION

> You can’t get more local than Haida Gwaii, the remote archipelago off the coast of northern British Columbia with fewer than 5,000 people scattered among seven communities. When the newspaper covering those communities was gutted by its Black Press owner, a lot more than news disappeared.

> Few ran for local office; the entire council of one local village was acclaimed; a major report on the hazards of a possible tsunami went unreported.

> Even sports programs went unfilled because no one knew about them. In an area with little to no internet connectivity, there was simply no longer any way to, to tell residents what was going on.”

https://ppforum.ca/publications/local-news-canada/

#Media #Canada #CdnPoli #CanPoli #News #LocalNews #MediaControl #Newspapers

Ok, to all of you out there who adore Dan Jeannotte as Sam Kirk in Start TrekStrange New Worlds, you will have the opportunity to see him as...

Ok, to all of you out there who adore Dan Jeannotte as Sam Kirk in Start Trek
Strange New Worlds, you will have the opportunity to see him as adorably appalling guest side character in the 6th episode of the new CBC-APTN comedy ‘North of North’.

CBC ‘North of North’ will dropping the season one finale next week. Netflix, which is a partner, will be dropping the entire 8-episode season this spring.

I really can’t say how much I adore this joyful show right now. But look forward to hearing everyone else’s enthusiasm when it is available outside Canada.

Here’s the trailer:

https://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi809027865

#NorthOfNorth #Entertainment #Indigenous #CBC #APTN #DirectedByWomen #Netflix #StarTrekSNW #SNW @zora

So my partner has discovered this interesting CBC podcast for anyone looking for an interesting 🧐 and educational diversion.What the...

So my partner has discovered this interesting CBC podcast for anyone looking for an interesting 🧐 and educational diversion.

What the British stole !

Now in its second season.

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1030-stuff-the-british-stole

#Decolonization #British #CBC #Podcast #PublicBroadcasting

Not sure there’s actually anything more to this than Dean Devlin making best efforts to keep up a positive buzz towards a potential 3rd...

Not sure there’s actually anything more to this than Dean Devlin making best efforts to keep up a positive buzz towards a potential 3rd season for ‘The Ark’ in genre media, but it’s nice to see a some coverage from the red carpet at the Saturn Awards nonetheless.

‘In an exclusive interview with The Direct's Russ Milheim on the red carpet of the 52nd Saturn Awards in Los Angeles, California, The Ark creator and showrunner Dean Devlin was asked if he could share any details about Season 3, specifically about a renewal.

While Devlin's response was short, it will still give fans hope, as he simply replied, "Stay tuned."’

#TheArk @thearkchat
#TheArkChat #Entertainment #SaturnAwards

https://thedirect.com/article/the-ark-season-3-release

‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ is a cultural touchstone, bringing Canadians sketch comedy, satire and more for over 3 decades.They caught...

‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ is a cultural touchstone, bringing Canadians sketch comedy, satire and more for over 3 decades.

They caught the mood this week quite well.

https://youtu.be/oYUI4hu950w?si=Hyi-We4d7dckjjtO

#Tarrifs #CdnPolitcs #USPolitics #USPoli #CanPoli #22Minutes #CBC #Canada

I just watched ‘La Bolduc’ on Netflix. I recommend this 2018 Quebec film. It’s a biographical drama about the life and work of Mary...

I just watched ‘La Bolduc’ on Netflix.

I recommend this 2018 Quebec film.

It’s a biographical drama about the life and work of Mary Travers, better known by her stage name ‘La Bolduc’ or by the name of her husband as ‘Mme. Éduard Bolduc’.

It’s the story of the life of a gifted woman in a time when she was confronted with social change and the pressures of poverty, family life, and the Church.

In the principal role, Debbie Lynch-White gives a genuinely nuanced performance.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6768558/

#WomensHistory #Netflix #WomensRights #Suffragettes #Film #QuebecFilm #FolkMusic #WomensFilm #1930s #LaBolduc

Je viens de regarder <<La Bolduc>> sur Netflix.Je voudrais vous recommander ce film québécois. C’est un drame biographique...

Je viens de regarder <<La Bolduc>> sur Netflix.

Je voudrais vous recommander ce film québécois. C’est un drame biographique sur la vie et l'œuvre de Mary Travers, plus connue sous son nom d'artiste La Bolduc ou sous le nom de son marie <<Mme. Édouard Bolduc>>. Elle était bien connue aussi comme La reine canadienne des chanteuses pendant les années 1930.

Il s’agit de la vie d’une femme douée dans un époque où elle était mise en face aux changements sociaux et les pressions de la pauvreté, de la vie familiale, et de l’Église.

Dans le rôle principal, Debbie Lynch-White nous offre une performance vraiment nuancées.

https://www.imdb.com/fr-ca/title/tt6768558/

#HistoireDesFemmes #Netflix #Cinéma #CinémaQuébéquois #DroitsDesFemmes #Suffragettes #Années1930 #LaBolduc #CinémaDesFemmes #Bibliographie #MusiqueFolklorique

I just want to leave a heartfelt thank you to @MirrorAyako for organizing and hosting the special #AllStarTrek Section 31 watch party event...

I just want to leave a heartfelt thank you to @MirrorAyako for organizing and hosting the special #AllStarTrek Section 31 watch party event this evening. 💐

We asked and you made it happen.

@allstartrek #Section31

Star Trek S31 spoilers@virtualbri I want that space station that folds and goes to warp! Shout out to the production design team for the...

Star Trek S31 spoilers

@virtualbri

I want that space station that folds and goes to warp!

Shout out to the production design team for the lovely curving oval corridor tunnels in the station. Bit of a Farscape vibe there.

But did they move the La
Sirena stage in pieces to Toronto to make the garbage scow? It really looked like it.

@allstartrek #Section31

And the pits at the Lafarge quarry are the setting once again.@allstartrek #Section31

And the pits at the Lafarge quarry are the setting once again.

@allstartrek #Section31

Starting my first ever view on Paramount+ Canada.So far it’s gorgeous on our OLED screen.@allstartrek #Section31

Starting my first ever view on Paramount+ Canada.

So far it’s gorgeous on our OLED screen.

@allstartrek #Section31

Ok, this is a thing for anyone still on the xtwitter.“Ads featuring fake CBC articles have inundated the social media platform X in recent...

Ok, this is a thing for anyone still on the xtwitter.

“Ads featuring fake CBC articles have inundated the social media platform X in recent weeks. The ads are designed to lure Canadians into a sophisticated scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure, CBC News has found. 

CBC News' visual investigations unit has investigated both the internet infrastructure behind the ads — leading from a Barrie, Ont., provider, to the Netherlands, to Russia — as well as the spoofed accounts from local businesses sharing the ads.”

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-ads-fake-investment-scheme-1.7439812

#disinformation #CBC #Fraud #Fakes #Advertising #Spoofed

Did you know that ‘The Ark’ is nominated for a best science fiction television show Saturn Award for 2025?Here is the full list of...

Did you know that ‘The Ark’ is nominated for a best science fiction television show Saturn Award for 2025?

Here is the full list of nominees. It’s in good company.

BEST SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SERIES

3 Body Problem (Netflix)

Ahsoka (Lucasfilm/Disney+)

The Ark (Syfy)

Dark Matter (Apple TV+)

Fallout (Amazon)

Star Trek: Discovery (CBS Studios)

https://deadline.com/2024/12/saturn-awards-nominations-2025-list-1236195149/

Follow the @thearkchat to get news and details on upcoming watch parties.

#TheArk #TheArkChat #SaturnAwards #SaturnAwards2025 #ScienceFiction #SciFi #SciFiTV #Entertainment