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Tyler Watt @tylerwatt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The FAO says Ontario will be $2 billion short just to maintain CURRENT health care services. I asked Minister Jones a simple question: yes or no, will there be service cuts? She deflected. I asked again. She never answered. #onpoli
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Jordan Roberts @corruptario.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
How in the holy hell have these teachers not been returned to their school? Christ on a cracker. 😵‍💫🙃 torontolife.com/deep-dives/h...
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Hostile Takeover: Inside the disastrous oversight of Canada’s largest school board - Toronto Life
Last spring, Doug Ford’s government seized control of the TDSB, promising to rein in wasteful spending, improve test scores and restore order to public...
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Tyler Watt @tylerwatt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I asked the Health Minister about nurses and health care workers being laid off across Ontario. She didn’t answer. Throughout committee, she blamed the federal government, blamed the previous Liberal government from eight years ago, and avoided answering questions. #onpoli
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Gourmet Spud @gourmetspud.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The final season of Survivor should just be Probst hunting the contestants until one is left.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 23/09/2026
Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration—partly bankrolled by a Russian oligarch—should prompt a reappraisal of the collusion question.
motherjones.com
Time to revisit Trump-Russia collusion
Or better yet, complicity.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
TDSB supervisor Rohit Gupta has cut: • 145 teachers & 28 community workers from Model Schools, impacting 50K students in 150 schools • 72 elementary ESL teachers • 15 diagnostic Kindergarten programs • 5 of 7 outdoor ed centres • Tippett - library resources, science kits, novel sets, etc. 🤬 #OntEd
Left: Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. 
Right: Former Metrolinx advisor, Rohit Gupta
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Faisal Hassan @faisalhassan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
NEW OAP numbers out for July 2026:  91,974 kids/youth registered.  71,263 are still WAITING for core clinical funding.  Less than 1 in 4 registered have a signed funding agreement.The waitlist isn't moving. Families can't wait. #OAP #OntarioAutism #OnPoli #ONpoli
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Lady with an opinion @ladymitopinion.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A data center was just shut down in Wisconsin after the town council refused to have private talks with the developer and told them everything would include public approval That’s how it’s done, folks
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Are you trying to tell me that Doug Ford’s outrage about MPPs staying in hotels was purely performative and that they were actually just following advice given to them by members of Doug’s cabinet in order to be sure they rammed through legislation intended to destroy the province? Impossible. 🙃
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Jon Thompson @jonthompson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Wow. Staff for Ontario’s emergency measures minister Jill Dunlop just audibly jumped in ON AIR and pulled her out of a CBC As It Happens interview on forest fire response. “Let’s just wrap it up now if that’s OK.” www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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© CBC/Radio-Canada 2026. All rights reserved.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Here’s the clip of Jill Dunlop’s staffer pulling her out of the interview about Ontario’s forest fire response. Jill is the Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. So tired of Doug Ford’s kakistocracy.
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osbcu.bsky.social @osbcu.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
🚨 Sudbury Catholic cuts frontline education workers despite rising funding and enrolment. CUPE 5569 and OSBCU urge reversing cuts to support students. Full story: ow.ly/47Ma50Zp5Vt #BetterShoolsBetterTomorrow
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David Hearn @daveyph.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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Jules Sherred (he/him) @geekyjules.julessherred.com · 15/07/2026
Kid1, who is both an conductor and engineer for CN and has driven trains through SK wildfires himself, just sent me this video from Ontario. When I tell you they arent paid enough!!! vt.tiktok.com/ZSXkuEadE/
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Task: Find a trustworthy member of Doug Ford’s government. Challenge Level: Impossible
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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Movie night in the Distillery District.
An outdoor event space with numerous people seated on large black inflatable couches, watching a performance on a big screen. String lights hang above, adding ambiance to the scene, which features a mix of people enjoying the evening.
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Center for Climate Integrity @climateintegrity.org · 29/06/2026
This is the future Big Oil built for us. Fossil fuel companies knew decades ago that their products would drive increasingly severe and frequent heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, but lied to protect their own profits at the expense of public health and safety. The public deserves accountability.
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Dangerous, record-smashing heat wave to scorch millions
A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will intensify across most of the central to eastern U.S. this week, the National Weather Service said.
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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
GOOD NEWS! A personalized mRNA vaccine, known as mRNA-4157, has shown promise in keeping melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, from returning. FIVE years later, NEARLY 70% of people in the vaccine group are CANCER-FREE. The vaccine also cut a person’s risk of the cancer metastasizing by NEARLY 60%.
nbcnews.com
A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years
If the vaccine is effective in a late-stage trial, it would be “paradigm-shifting,” one expert said.
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Taki Soma @takisoma.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Last treatment for #MultipleSclerosis I don't know what to think. I guess happy because my disease has not progressed and it's all thanks to it. So, thank you, Rituximab.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Local man says millions spent on ads is money well spent because ads give people something to watch during their 22-hour wait in local ERs.
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Iris Gorfinkel: Doug Ford’s ‘Protect Ontario’ ads are a scam trying to hide the damage he’s doing
Doug Ford’s Protect Ontario ads are a lie
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Spot the Difference: Ontario Edition
Left: Doug Ford points at an egg sammich he made while doing his first day of work in a month cosplaying as a Tim Horton’s employee. Below his photo is a headline that reads, “Ford questions poll that found his approval rating at 21%, says he'd win massive majority.”

Right: Donald Trump looks like he’s about to have a stroke cosplaying as a McDonalds employee handing out fries. Below his photo is a tweet that reads, “MY REAL POLL NUMBERS ARE THE HIGHEST THEY HAVE EVER BEEN. THANK YOU!!!
President DJT”
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Doug Ford’s decisions are killing us.
Top: A headline by Aidan Chamandy says, “Fatal collisions hit 5-year high and speeding rates skyrocket after speed camera ban
Toronto Mayor Oliva Chow says the new speeding and death stats are 'horrifying'”

Bottom: A headline by Jill McIntosh says, “Ontario raises some highway speed limits to 110 km/h
Change comes as new Canadian study finds speeding-linked traffic fatalities are rising, distracted driving ones falling”
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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This. #OntEd

THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER TAUGHT.

NEVER STEPPED INSIDE

A CLASSROOM.

WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN SO

HEARTBROKEN BY THE SYSTEM.

SHOULD NOT.

MUST NOT.

GET TO MAKE DECISIONS

ABOUT EDUCATION.


UMBO STEINER
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TorontoToday @torontotoday.ca · 25/06/2026
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Calling Toronto musicians: Canada now eligible for Eurovision song contest
Eurovision, which has been running for decades, features performers from various countries and is coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Doug Ford’s team edited a pic from #FraudFest so it looks like a sea of blue shirts, except that all of the people whose shirts were changed to blue have a 3-line slogan on them - Worth Fighting For. Sloppy work by desperate people. I love it. Oh! I think I found the same 2 people in both pics.
A woman with long hair stands beside a bearded person wearing a Blue Jays cap and a purple shirt that says, “Worth Fighting For,” in an unedited picture from Doug Ford’s desperate ploy to get people to like him by handing out free hot dogs. A woman with long hair wearing a blue shirt stands beside a bearded person wearing a cap and a blue shirt in a blurry, edited picture from Doug Ford’s desperate ploy to get people to like him by handing out free hot dogs.
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auntyr.bsky.social @auntyr.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Monsanto wanted its growth hormone in every glass of Canadian milk. One government scientist stood in the way and his own bosses spent 14 years trying to destroy him for it. His name was Dr. Shiv Chopra. Canadians owe him a lot. Pt 1
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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Russia has colonized Ireland through widespread bribery of Irish government officials. Head of the Irish colony is Oleg Deripaska. The Russian mafia boss extracts 67,000 tons of alumina per month and sends it back to Russia. That's 83% of total alumina production of Ireland. Caolan interview:
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded today. This will set Artemis III back. Also fuck these private companies. I hate that NASA does business with Bezos and Musk.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 29/05/2026
We found that 11 of Trump’s DOT appointees disclosed between $12 million and $52 million in stock holdings and other financial interests in airlines, railroads, oil and gas corporations, transportation technology firms and other related businesses. (Published Nov. 2025)
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How Trump’s Transportation Department Is Loosening Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
ProPublica has identified dozens of instances in which the Trump administration’s DOT has moved to cut, soften or delay safety regulations for cars, trucks, planes, trains and even oil pipelines. Expe...
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Guilbeault announces his resignation. Also, 👀 this part: "Around the world, we have demonstrated what we can accomplish with ambition and determination. It is with this same conviction that I wish to continue this fight for the generations who will inherit our precious and unique blue planet."
"Ce matin, lors du caucus national des députés libéraux, j'ai annoncé à mes collègues que je quitterai mon siège de député de la circonscription de Laurier-Sainte-Marie plus tard cet été.
Je resterai au sein du caucus libéral d'ici-là.
Je ferai une déclaration à la Chambre des communes vers 16h
cet après-midi.
Cette décision est le fruit d'une mûre réflexion. Après presque sept ans comme député et ministre, je suis arrivé à la conclusion qu'il est temps pour moi de poursuivre mon combat pour la protection de l'environnement et la lutte contre les changements climatiques autrement.
Je remercie les résidentes et résidents de Laurier-Sainte-Marie qui m'ont accordé leur confiance au cours des trois dernières élections fédérales. Servir ma communauté aura été l'un des plus grands privilèges de ma vie.
Partout dans le monde, nous avons démontré ce que nous pouvons accomplir avec de l'ambition et de la détermination.
C'est avec cette même conviction que je souhaite poursuivre cette lutte pour les générations qui hériteront de notre précieuse et unique planète bleue.
Steven Guilbeault""This morning, during the Liberal national caucus meeting, I announced to my colleagues that I will be stepping down from my seat as Member of Parliament for the riding of Laurier-Sainte-Marie later this summer. I will remain a member of the Liberal caucus until then.
I will make a statement in the House of Commons around 4pm this afternoon.
This decision is the result of careful consideration. After almost seven years as a Member of Parliament and Minister, I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to pursue my fight for environmental protection and the fight against climate change in a different way.
I thank the residents of Laurier-Sainte-Marie who placed their trust in me during the last three federal elections. Serving my community has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
Around the world, we have demonstrated what we can accomplish with ambition and determination. It is with this same conviction that I wish to continue this fight for the generations who will inherit our precious and unique blue planet.
Steven Guilbeault"
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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
‼️ Every day, more and more Russian ‘elites’ are stating things that would have been unthinkable to say publicly just a few months ago. State Duma deputy Georgy Fedorov openly talks about the Kremlin’s tactics back in 2014 and its failure in 2022.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 26/05/2026
Who my liberal ass is arguing with on Twitter.
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
If you ever struggle with imposter syndrome, this photo of Doug “Hashtag” Ford receiving an honourary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan today is the cure.
Doug Ford at the 2026 graduating class at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan, receiving an honourary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
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David Fisman. @dfisman.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
… www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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To tilt Hungarian election, Russians proposed staging assassination attempt
To aid Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a friend of Russia, in his election, operatives proposed “the Gamechanger” — a staged assassination attempt to stir supporters.
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Tyler Watt @tylerwatt.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Unsurprising that after eight long years of underfunding colleges and universities, Doug Ford had to go to the United States to find one that would give him an honorary degree. #onpoli www.cp24.com/politics/que...
cp24.com
Premier Doug Ford receives honorary degree from U.S. university
Ontario Premier Doug Ford received an honorary doctorate from a U.S. university on Saturday.
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MyLeatherJacket @myleatherjacket.ink · 31/03/2026
Stephen Lewis made such an impression on young, angry, punk rock me that we put on all-ages show and donated the proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Which supported people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa. He sent us a very kind letter thanking us for the support. #RIP #StephenLewisFoundation
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
I was asked to comment on the passing of Stephen Lewis. Just prior to my interview they played this piece. I heard his eloquent voice calling for people to show moral courage. A voice needed now more than ever. When they came to me for my thoughts I broke down. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcra...
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Canadian politician, diplomat Stephen Lewis dead at 88
YouTube video by CBC News
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18/03/2026
“It's toddler AI misinformation at an industrial scale. It’s very risky for the developing brain.” Inside the AI slop that's all over the internet—and preying on your kids www.motherjones.com/media/2026/0...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The polling numbers are in: 71% of Albertawomen will vote no if there is an Alberta referendum. 81% of them said they would move away from Alberta. That will leave Donbas Danielle and her petrostate frathouse of keyboard rage warriors. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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The Alberta Separatist Dream Where the Women Have Already Left the Chat
The numbers are in, and they are not exactly the chest-thumping anthem Alberta’s separatist crowd was hoping for.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
This is significant. Canada is the only non-European country to sign on to a program that allows access for low-interest loans for the joint procurement of military gear and weapons. It gives Canadian companies access to bid on European projects. #byebyemoncowboy www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Canada has officially joined the EU's loans-for-weapons program | CBC News
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada has now officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, which offers loans to member states to invest in defence capabilit...
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I had the opportunity to rise during Senate Question Period this week, to ask about the Canadian government's continued commitment to using X for official communications - and about their failure to use sites such as Bluesky and Mastodon. What do you think? #cdnpoli #Canada #Grok #X #Bluesky
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It's time to make an X-it: Senator Simons questions the Canadian government's continued use of X
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Are you concerned that Pierre Poilievre refuses to get national security clearance? We are facing unprecedented level of threat from external forces and internal traitor groups. Please sign this petition calling on all national leaders to put their nation first. www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
ourcommons.ca
Petition e-7148 - Petitions
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
I'm old enough to remember when Poilievre's camp said an unknown staffer put all those misogynistic tags in his social media content. These unknown staffers sure do do stuff.
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Georgeorgeorge @georgeorgeorge.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Did somebody mention Mustafa?
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Dave Carson @carsonragnar.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Probably was Brianne or Mustapha
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Natalka @natalkakyiv.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
‼️ Don’t stop talking about the Mariupol massacre of 2022! 🔽🔽🔽
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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
When Minister of Education 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 took over the TDSB, he put former 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐱 advisor 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐚 in charge to get the board "back on track," despite an auditor finding no evidence of financial wrongdoing. I'm sure Mr. Calandra has only the best intentions for public education though, right?
Left: Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. 
Right: Former Metrolinx advisor, Rohit Gupta.
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
🚨Want to know which Canadian companies are profiting off of ICE and Trump’s violent mass deportation agenda? Well I just spent the last few days digging into exactly that. Here are the companies I found, how much they’re making, and whether they’re getting Canadian taxpayer dollars. Sneak peek:
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