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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 01/10/2026

Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insiders, @justinling.ca writes www.thestar.com/opinion/star... Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

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Justin Ling: Who does Mark Carney really listen to? I asked the insiders

It’s become clear that the prime minister would much rather circumvent problems than fix them.

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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In related news, Doug Ford headed to Bandar Abbas, Iran with a giant novelty-size sign.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

As Canadians suffer through the arrogance of Trump in attempting to subjugate Canada, we are lucky to have Dominique LeBlanc and Janice Charette as our negotiators and Mark Carney as our PM. Carney has clearly stated that no deal is better than a bad deal/1

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Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Don’t fall for their immigration misinformation.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 10/08/2026

I've donated and encourage other sf/f professionals and fans to do the same

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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 30/07/2026

Donald Trump's war on Iran gets most of the headlines, but his economic terrorism against Cuba remains a humanitarian disaster. Canada, which has always defined American embargos on the island, ought to step up. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

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Justin Ling: Trump’s White House is spinning a wild conspiracy tale about this country. Canada needs to step in to defend it

While Trump and Marco Rubio spin theories about Cuba, Canada needs to do what it can to protect Cuba’s residents

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 30/07/2026

There are so many opportunities to celebrate #OttCity’s 200th anniversary, we are sure there is something for you. Here is a sneak peek at what is happening over the next few weeks: bit.ly/4fIf5lL

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City of Ottawa @en.ottawa.ca · 27/07/2026

Free cleanup kits are still available at the John G. Mlacak Centre and Carleton Heights Community Centre for those impacted by the July 1 extreme weather event. Quantities are limited and will only be available while supplies last. Details: bit.ly/4ykT4C7

Photo of the deconstructed clean-up kits that includes a bucket, gloves. broom, brushes, squeegee, mop, garbage bags, sponges, face mask and disinfectant.

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Occasionally Spooky Transpo @occtranspo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

They say when one door closes. Another one opens. Original petition (closed on the 25th) to kick out the US ambassador: (27119 votes) www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... New petition to kick out the US ambassador: (7k and 3 days old) www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... Second times the charm 🦶

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Petition e-7531 - Petitions

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I used to go to the ByWard. New to Ottawa (Kanata) in 1992, I found it was the only farmers' market/concentration of specialty foods I knew of in Ottawa. Today, as the article points out, markets and specialty foods are everywhere, and that's not a bad thing. www.ottawalookout.com/p/why-farmer...

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Why farmers are leaving the ByWard Market — and how the city hopes to bring them back

As the district has evolved, the presence of farmers has dwindled to just a few permanent produce stalls among the artisans and other businesses.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

So what does it take in Ottawa to recognize that our Storm/Sanitation sewer system cannot handle 2026+ storms? I would note that Ottawa News organizations did not include communities outside the green belt that suffered major storm damage, which included hundreds of homes in Beaverbrook.

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Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Oh, man. Because of Ottawa's extreme weather yesterday, Cornerstone Housing for Women suffered a flood. It's taking major resources, human and financial, to deal with the damage and keep women housed. They're asking folks to donate, if they can:

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Donate - Cornerstone Housing for Women

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Jay Pitter @jaypitter.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is bigger than any premier or party. If a single elected official can unilaterally advance policies with adverse public safety impacts, we should be asking hard questions about the strength of our democracy & advocating like hell for evidence-based placemaking. #EvidenceBasedPlacemaking

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 12/06/2026

Most "wealth" is unspendable. It's often based on hinky math/inaccessible (tech stock/options) or a store of value (real estate, etc) which is also largely illiquid. It's not that these people can't access more money than they can ever spend. They can. But they can't access all their wealth.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Hard to believe that 32 yrs ago I walked across the same stage to receive my @utoronto.ca degree! I have one message: I want you to be brave. We need people willing to speak up. Willing to listen. Willing to care. Willing to keep going even when things are hard. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🤛🎓👏

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

New books from my favorite local book store, Perfect Books, Ottawa

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

So Ottawa's LRT line 1 needs $2m for catenary system heaters. Quelle Suprise. Ottawa has only ever designed for a sunny, 20C day, in June

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Which is part of the reason I cancelled my subscription to the Economist years ago

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Peggy Boooooo!!!!! Blair @peggyjblair.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

If you missed the Toby Award segment on CBC today with Alan Neal (Chris Fournier, winner; Gary Coffin, one of two runners-up and me, award founder) here it is! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-....

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Sophie Wilson's influence on modern technology is nearly unparalleled. Wilson, a computer scientist, co-designed the ARM architecture--the microprocessor technology that powers nearly every smartphone+tablet in the world today. She was born #OTD in 1957. #WomenInSTEM #ComputerScience #TechHistory

Sophie Wilson (born 1957), a legendary British computer scientist, stands proudly beside a massive, intricate blueprint of a microprocessor circuit. Wilson is celebrated for co-designing the original ARM architecture, the high-efficiency technology that powers nearly every modern smartphone and tablet. She is shown from the waist up, looking directly at the camera with a confident and knowing smile. Her blonde hair is styled in a sleek, chin-length bob with bangs. She wears a professional grey blazer over a bold leopard-print top, accessorized with a colorful beaded necklace and a silver brooch. Her right hand reaches out to point at a tiny, physical microchip held against the giant schematic, perfectly illustrating the staggering scale of her engineering feat—condensing immense complexity into a microscopic silicon chip. The background is a brightly lit, modern office space with large windows, placing her in the environment where her innovations continue to shape the digital world. The mood is one of quiet triumph, capturing a pioneer whose work fundamentally changed global communication.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Taffy crossed the rainbow bridge today, with help, 3 months shy of 22 years old. My daughter's cat, she was starting to suffer and seemed to know it was time. Our home is emptier without her.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

There is the real possibility that flights to US, Canadian and Mexican destinations for the FIFA world cup will be cancelled due to aviation fuel shortages.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Noted trend: building residential only subdivisions with no City, Ontario or in-community services, retail or guarantees of schools, libraries, is building people barracks, not communities.

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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Doug Ford defends new $29M private government jet, saying plane will be used to track down all the Ontario jail inmates his government released by mistake.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The EU may run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks. Absolute chaos coming. Example: The 2026 FIFA world cup may be DOA.

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Contrarian opinion: OCTranspo does not have the capacity to look at this rural issue with its current challenges and while onboarding a new GM. The work is needed but they cannot do all things at once. #OttPoli

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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

One is an aggressive native species that has become overly dominant, causing ecosystem imbalances, habitat destruction, and biodiversity disruption. It acts quickly to take over areas disturbed by development. Its behaviour goes unchecked due to the absence of competitors. The other one is a fish.

Left: A weird looking fish with pink scales, googly eyes, and bright yellow tufts of something sticking out of its head.

Right: A weird looking politician with pink skin, beady eyes, and bright yellow hair slicked back on its head. It's Canada's 2nd lowest rated premier, Doug Ford.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Canada, like all G20 countries, urgently need to address our distorted demographics, including a plummeting birth rate, and broken immigration system, which needs to be part of the solution. I found the following useful. youtu.be/dv-jcZloUuk?...

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Moore-Butts - How Did Immigration Become A Dirty Word?

YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Peggy Boooooo!!!!! Blair @peggyjblair.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Another self-own. Looks like he didn't talk to Unifor before coming up with his new auto plan and they say it will cost jobs.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

James Moore was, let's just say, animated, on JJ's trip and CPC leadership.

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Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Jivani’s trip to Washington forced many to ask: How do you handle an MP going rogue from their party? But first, where does 🇨🇦 fit in the new global security order? James Moore & @gmbutts.bsky.social join. 🔊 on SXM Canada Talks, podcast platforms. 📺 on YouTube: youtu.be/l70aLxHMU-E

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Moore Butts - How To Handle A Rogue MP

YouTube video by The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Glen Gower @glengower.ca · 12/02/2026

It was great to welcome Chuks Onwuachi and Natalie Taite to City Hall this morning for a Black History Month celebration breakfast hosted by Councillor Rawlson King. These two Stittsville residents are leaders in Ottawa’s Black community.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Facebook launched 22 years ago this week. In 2025, Meta paid an effective federal tax rate of 3.5% — its lowest on record. Meanwhile, Meta is pumping at least $65 million into super PACs to stifle regulation of AI and tech. Trickle-down economics isn't just a hoax, it's corrosive to democracy.

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I can live with ads during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. I am disgusted that online betting apps are included.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

My Terms doesn't solve the problem; that without enforced policy, governance, and regulation with penalties (GDPR++), services have no obligation/financial incentives to comply.

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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Oh, no. One of the absolute greats: she was such a delight in everything she did. A treasure, gone too soon.

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

AI is not the issue. It can be a useful tool, including delivering Gov services. Who controls the AI is the issue. This means Canadian servers with Canadian governance and algorithms. Otherwise you get the same kind of slop as Musk's X platform

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Neil Thomson @neiljt.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

This Politico article pointing out that Carny's Davos speech complicates CUSMA renegotiation is a failure to acknowledge that Trump was always going to play maximum hardball regardless, as telegraphed with the constant threats over the years. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

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Carney’s viral Davos speech complicates stalled US-Canada talks

Rave reviews for the Canadian prime minister are giving way to fears about the continental trade deal.

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