Canadian software developer in climate impacts, adaptation, & resilience. Personal opinions.https://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3mupxhqliws2xNot many people know this but Canada's top government leadership is split into two roles: The Head of Government/executive is called the Prime Minister The Head of State/ceremony is called the Fentanyl Czar04 Sep 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupxhqliws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3mumsnvdqnk2zCanadian Federal framework for data centre development (guidelines, not laws): Create lasting local benefits; Don't shift electricity costs to citizens; Minimize water use & environmental impacts; Be transparent about local impacts; Bring strategic value to Canada. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/data-centre-canada-development-evan-solomon-artificial-intelligence-technology-9.733088003 Sep 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumsnvdqnk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3muinnsjvas2xThe grey seals, aka "sea wolves" because of their howling, like to hang out on the rocks. Due perhaps to climate change warming our coastal waters, Great White Sharks are starting to prowl. They love snacking on seals.02 Sep 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muinnsjvas2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3muinfv5pdk2xThe Gannet colony suffered from the avian flu a few years ago, but seems to have bounced back. Over 100,000 birds are a striking sight - also very loud and smelly. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muinfv5pdk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3muimwm3lms2oOn Bonaventure we saw lots of grey seals, pods of humpback whales, and the large Northern Gannet colony. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muimwm3lms2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3muimrwwcj22oSpent a perfect day with friends at Perce and hiking on Bonaventure Island in Gaspésie.01 Sep 2026 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muimrwwcj22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/nickkellett.bsky.social/post/3muictawy222tLiberals sweep all 3 federal by-elections in Canada; seemed most likely outcome the moment the trade negotiations fell apart. Recoil from USA continues apace. Now the Quebec provincial election is underway I think Parti Libéral du Québec might win too https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory/live-updates-byelection-chicoutimi-le-fjord-vancouver-capilano-beaches-east-york-9.7327074 [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:aou33pcd6vmprkvgrtkm5xfo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muictawy222t