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@annaoba2.bsky.social
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🇨🇦🇺🇦 Stubble jumper transplant living in Ontario. I still stand with Heard Island 🐧 Lapsed Catholic fan of Pope Leo #NeverCons

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Mark MacKinnon @markmackinnon.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
South African judge Navi Pillay - who headed a UN commission that last year found Israel was committing a genocide in Gaza - has just been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel committee hailed her as "one of the most respected international jurists of our time."
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Less Independence Movement. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5e0dd47...
theglobeandmail.com
The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How valid is an NDA for a group whose sole purpose is to sow hate and fear? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Former soldier exposes how Canadian white supremacist group recruits members | CBC News
Second Sons Canada describes itself as a "men's nationalist club" dedicated to fitness and preserving Canada's heritage, but a former military member who attempted to join the group says he only learn...
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The headlined alone makes this worth the read.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thought I was looking at Trump for a sec.
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Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
⏰ Final reminder: Applications close September 15! The Government of Canada is investing $100 million in initiatives that help remove barriers and expand economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls. 🔗 More information: bit.ly/4gUKVfB ♻️ Please share with orgs that might be interested.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A fine example to follow worldwide. Penguins ate so wise.
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our taxpayer dollars are being spent at an American company (in the middle of a trade war) that offers better deals to folks walking in off the street than to teachers ordering through the Ontario Ministry of Education portal. Make it make sense!!! #OntEd
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Oh, honey . . . You didn’t show up to that game to support women. You showed up to opportunistically use women to rudely score some desperately needed attention. And harassing women is *not* supporting them. Let THAT sink in.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It is the longest recreational, multi-use trail network in the world. The trail extends over 28,000 km and took 25 years to complete. Today, it is maintained by thousands of people. This is the story of the Trans Canada Trail! 📸 tctrail.ca 🧵 1/12
Coast-to-coast trail across Canada highlighted in green and blue on a country map, tracing routes through western mountains, the central plains and eastern provinces, with major rivers, lakes and some city labels shown faintly.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
And keep our booze American-free.
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Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
PM’s Statement on Canada-U.S. Trade Negotiations
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Olena Halushka @halushka.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
This is horrifying. Fourteen people were murdered and 121 injured, including 22 children as russia attacked the largest mall in Kryvyi Rih on Friday afternoon. 29 people are in severe condition.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Protection of our endangered species should be non negotiable. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Proposed changes to endangered species law would 'stab it to death,' says scientist | CBC News
The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they...
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 20/08/2026
⚡️Update: Death toll rises to 13 following Russia’s large ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv. Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 44 cruise missiles, two Banderol missiles, and 168 Shahed-type drones during the attack.
kyivindependent.com
At least 13 dead after hours-long Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv, children's hospital damaged
The attack is still ongoing and an air raid alert is still in place in the capital.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Once again, the Ford government shows how much it respects public feedback. thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enda...
thenarwhal.ca
98.98% opposition to Doug Ford’s new endangered species law revealed | The Narwhal
Internal Ministry of Environment analysis shows ‘confusion’ and concerns about ‘negative impacts on Ontario’s biodiversity’ raised over the Species Conservation Act, under Bill 5
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David Hamer @davidhamer1951.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Ms Freeland is spot-on, quoting the late, great Leonard Cohen in this @nytimes.com piece today. ‘You Aren’t Going to Like What Comes After America’ www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/o...
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Opinion | ‘You Aren’t Going to Like What Comes After America’ (Gift Article)
Remember when ‘blame Canada’ was a joke?
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Local woman ends interview abruptly after being asked about her doing her job.
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Ontario's minister of emergency preparedness and response hung up during a CBC interview - Toronto Life
A handler disconnected the call after the minister was asked about the province's wildfire communications with Indigenous communities
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
“While some politicians claim the out-of-control wildfires are being primarily caused by improper forest management, scientists agree that climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, is the main culprit.” thenarwhal.ca/wildfires-ca...
thenarwhal.ca
A glance at Canada’s carbon capture promises as wildfires burn | The Narwhal
As wildfires driven by climate change rage on, Canadian politicians from Harper to Carney have for two decades promised to use unproven technology to abate industrial carbon pollution
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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What Is Fascism? And Should Albertans Be Worried?
F*CK your Fascist Pancakes!
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
From article: Then, in November 2025, Education Minister Paul Calandra and House Leader Steve Clark raised the issue a second time at the Board of Internal Economy.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Nice story indeed.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Grateful for our allies.
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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
NEW: Is speeding in a government vehicle private, personal information? Well, that’s what the government is arguing as it tries to keep the identities of ministers whose vehicles sped secret. #OnPoli globalnews.ca/news/1195998...
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Government says naming ministers whose vehicles sped would reveal ‘travel habits’ | Globalnews.ca
Documents obtained by Global News revealed vehicles registered to Doug Ford's cabinet were clocked speeding 23 times over three years, racking up more than $3,300 in fines.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
JFC
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
So many fascinating ecological areas in Canada. Great work by this organization. www.insideottawavalley.com/news/algonqu...
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This ancient Algonquin Park forest started growing in the 1600s. It could be logged soon
Old forests don't stop storing carbon. In fact, a single ancient tree can absorb more carbon than an entire midsize forest stand every year.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
HAPPY 🇨🇦 CANADA 🍁 DAY!!
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
I’ve had mornings like this.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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Red ball cap with white writing that says “We’re thanking the hat back” above a white maple leaf. Gander is written on the front left of the brim.
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Benjamin Slyngstad @slyngstad.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Love some good commentary by the crowd.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
2013 Southern Alberta floods 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire 2024 Jasper wildfire When Alberta needed help, Canadian troops, pilots, doctors, nurses and crews came from across the country. Canadians helping Canadians. Vote Against Alberta Separation 📸 Department of Defence
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Toronto City Councillor Josh Matlow told The Globe, “I just can’t understand how any reasonable person thought that it was a good deal for Toronto. They gave away the house.” www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/5e0dd47...
theglobeandmail.com
How FIFA’s contracts with Toronto and Vancouver split the World Cup’s risks and rewards
Host City Agreements lay out terms for everything from security to branding to revenue. Here’s what they say about Canada
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
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‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds
FairSquare report claims migrant workers injured in Saudi Arabia received no compensation, including one who says his legs were crushed
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Hanna Liubakova @hannaliubakova.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
What's up with the nuclear drills in #Belarus? Russia and Lukashenka are using these "military exercises" as a form of nuclear pressure and intimidation. Belarus is being pulled deeper into #Russia's nuclear strategy, and Lukashenka is fully cooperating with it.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Going about as well as expected. thenarwhal.ca/conservation...
thenarwhal.ca
Ontario clamps down on conservation authorities amid consolidation | The Narwhal
A leaked meeting recording suggests many questions remain around conservation authority merger and impacts on Ontario’s drinking water
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Darth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
OTD in 1901 Witold Pilecki was born. He voluntarily entered Auschwitz to prove its existence and was later shot by Stalin's secret police for “working with foreign imperialism”.
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Today we’re publishing an important investigative story by Emily Enns. This story maps the connections between a group of mostly retired academics and think tanks to sow doubt about the historical truths of residential schools in Canada. thetyee.ca/News/2026/05...
thetyee.ca
Who’s Behind the Residential School Denialism Movement? | The Tyee
A network of retired academics and think tanks is chipping away at established truths.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
This is just the PQ’s “sovereignty association” with a new name. A province cannot, by definition, be “sovereign within a united Canada.” It’s nonsense.
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
OFFS you can’t open your feed without seeing a new story about Ford his friends and public money. Our money! Tonight’s OShow Scandal Panel is going to nuts about Ford’s Gravy Class! #Onpoli @markcripps.bsky.social @keithleslie.bsky.social 🤬
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I confess, I am prone to be one of the detractors. Derek Guy shows how much I am missing with such a simplistic viewpoint.
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 01/05/2026
Is taxing the rich a climate solution? Yes, according to tech entrepreneur Avi Bryant. He's a member of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group pushing Canada for a higher tax on wealthy people like him because, "Society is better off if everyone has their basic needs met." thenarwhal.ca/canada-wealt...
thenarwhal.ca
This Canadian millionaire wants to pay higher taxes | The Narwhal
Avi Bryant made millions in the tech industry. Now, he’s part of Patriotic Millionaires and says a wealth tax could help Canada achieve climate goals
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Outrageous!
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Jakub Jaraczewski @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"Prisoner exchange" means Poland jailed enough high value Belarusian intelligence assets for the swap to be attractive for Lukashenka. Big score for Sikorski and Tusk, as Poczobut being absent from the recent big BY political prisoner release was a sore point for Poland.
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Gazeta Wyborcza @wyborcza.pl · 28/04/2026
Andrzej Poczobut wyszedł po 1860 dniach spędzonych w białoruskich więzieniach i łagrze. 🟥WIĘCEJ: wybr.cz/3QCrzT5
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K a s s i e D e e @kassiedee.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
“This is not the itinerary for a bachelor party.” We can’t afford to keep housing affordable, or to pay teachers and nurses what they deserve, or to adequately fund programs like OSAP or ODSP, but we can afford to buy a rich man a private plane?
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Bit of a difference between jets meant for medical transport and a jet meant to haul around a premier on trips he can take far more cheaply. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Yes, Doug Ford, Quebec bought private jets — but not for the premier's travels | CBC News
Last week, Ontario’s premier pointed to a fleet of Quebec government-owned planes as justification for having his own private aircraft. But Quebec’s premier has no such private plane. We got to the bo...
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Waiting for an MRI in Ontario can take anywhere up to eight months and Doug Ford spent 29 MRI machines on a jet so he could be more comfy on his one-hour flight to Ottawa once a year.
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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 20/04/2026
Let’s talk about Doug Ford’s (for sale) gravy plane and the limits of what politicians need while the rest of us struggle to make it through the day. www.davidmoscrop.com/p/who-needs-...
davidmoscrop.com
Who Needs A Gravy Plane? [Jet Sold Edition]
No one needs a private jet, including the premier of Ontario. The short-lived purchase offers a lesson for governments everywhere.
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annaoba2.bsky.social @annaoba2.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Farmers should be provided the support they need to work with nature.
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Szabolcs Panyi @szabolcspanyi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🔎📱 Just before Hungary’s election, we revealed Viktor Orbán’s intelligence agencies secretly use Webloc – an Israeli mass surveillance tool tracking hundreds of millions via smartphone ad data – making Hungary the first confirmed EU user, likely violating GDPR. @vsquare.bsky.social @citizenlab.ca
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Orbán’s Spying Kit Revealed: Israeli Surveillance Tool Combined with Hungarian Technology - VSquare.org
Intelligence agencies of Viktor Orbán's government have been secretly using Webloc — a mass surveillance tool that tracks hundreds of millions of people via smartphone advertising data — making Hungar...
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