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Urban flood researcher, experimental physicist, adaptive ski instructor
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Happy pi day! Here's a fun connection between pi day and the first five square numbers:

submitted 6 days ago • 2 comments

If the US is concerned about energy prices are they removing the import tarrifs? Onterio was simply saying if you want to pay more we can help. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

US places tarifs on Canadian goods including energy. Canada says you really shouldn't do that stuff will get more expensive. US refuses to back down so one Canadian province decides to add additional export tax on electricity to illustrate the problem. US gets upset and conflict ensues.

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"Temporary flood protection barriers hydraulic testing and performance Standard for Canadian climates (New Standard)" is now ready for public review. We are working hard to protect Canada from increasingly severe flood risks. Please provide your input on our work. publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details...

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I am excited to anounce the publication of our latest work with Amir H. Azimi on catch basin performance testing in the Urban Water Journal. Let me know if you want a copy. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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La grande dame de la littérature Acadienne nous a quitté. C'est maintenant à nous de passer la flamme. www.lapresse.ca/arts/littera...

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You know, he might be onto something www.newsweek.com/gen-z-man-th...

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Perspective is important, youtu.be/2wPZI4fHa8E?...

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On sera à Moncton pour célébrer la reconnaissance de mon père, Joseph Henri Poirier, au mur de la renommée des Jeux de l'Acadie. La célébration aura lieu au Crown Plaza le samedi 8 février 2025 à compter de 18h. Si que vous voulez nous joindre les billets sont maintenant en vente. jeuxdelacadie.org

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If Doug Ford was worried about tariffs he would deal with them; not call an election. He is worried that the federal Conservatives will win and that Ontarians will decide that they don't want Conservatives at both the Provincial and federal governments.

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Both exciting and terrifying www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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In reflection on the events of December 6, 1989 I can not help but realize that we hear the name of the perpetrator more often than those of his victims. I believe that Jacinda Ardern had the right idea when she vowed to never speak the perpetrators name in response to the Christchurch shootings.

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www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/w...

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"Aider les humains avant les joueurs" www.journaldequebec.com/2024/11/30/l...

submitted 110 days ago • 0 comments

In case you are wondering why we can't get emissions under control here is a reminder. Humans have infinite desires but finite resources.

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www.forbes.com/sites/philde...

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You know why I follow folks like Lissa on Bluesky

submitted 114 days ago • 1 comment

In swaying popular opinion the media can be an effective rein on power and moderate excess. In these days of weakened media influence we should not forget the important role that they play in our democracy. www.cbc.ca/news/world/g... (2/2)

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In the first past the post electoral system power swings can be hard and there are few legislative guardrails on that power. An effective media can be the only real opposition to an abuse of power. www.cbc.ca/news/world/g... (1/2)

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Given Calgary's key position in the history of Women's hockey in Canada I am disappointed that the city has not been prioritized. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

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www.cbc.ca/news/floodin...

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De nouvelles ressources pour sensibiliser aux enjeux climatiques lavoixacadienne.com/education/50...

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