Dudgee
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🇨🇦🇨🇦 Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, political ramblings.
Cool. Without looking I wonder which gold mining corporation will benefit while we don't (but you know Doug will).
Ford government to fast-track Great Bear gold mine north of Kenora
Ford government to fast-track Great Bear gold mine north of Kenora
Energy and Mining Minister Stephen Lecce said the project near Red Lake will be eligible for Ontario's streamlined permit application system.
www.thestar.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Cool. Without looking I wonder which gold mining corporation will benefit while we don't (but you know Doug will).
Hooooo boy. This could not come at a worse time for the MLBPA.
Tony Clark plans to resign as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, sources tell @DVNJr and me. Clark’s resignation comes in the wake of the Eastern District of New York’s investigation into alleged financial improprieties at the union.
February 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Hooooo boy. This could not come at a worse time for the MLBPA.
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Incredibly sad news to wake up to this morning.
Rest in eternal peace & power Mr Jackson.
♡
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Rest in eternal peace & power Mr Jackson.
♡
www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...
US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies aged 84 - live updates
Jackson, who marched with Martin Luther King Jr in the 1960s and later ran for president twice, died peacefully on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.
www.bbc.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Incredibly sad news to wake up to this morning.
Rest in eternal peace & power Mr Jackson.
♡
www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...
Rest in eternal peace & power Mr Jackson.
♡
www.bbc.com/news/live/c3...
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Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing.
66 years old going 66 mph.
66 years old going 66 mph.
February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing.
66 years old going 66 mph.
66 years old going 66 mph.
S/O to the Canadian dental plan. My daughter (22) had 3 wisdom teeth removed. Total price over $3300, but she paid just $475.
For those of us who don't have benefits through work, this is a game changer.
For those of us who don't have benefits through work, this is a game changer.
February 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
S/O to the Canadian dental plan. My daughter (22) had 3 wisdom teeth removed. Total price over $3300, but she paid just $475.
For those of us who don't have benefits through work, this is a game changer.
For those of us who don't have benefits through work, this is a game changer.
Flavour restrictions? Come on. The biggest issue is the corner stores that will sell to kids.
Both my 20 and 22 yo kids got into vaping in high school. It was and still is everywhere.
There are 2 stores in our town that sell to minors. All the local kids know where to go. Fix that problem first.
Both my 20 and 22 yo kids got into vaping in high school. It was and still is everywhere.
There are 2 stores in our town that sell to minors. All the local kids know where to go. Fix that problem first.
February 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Flavour restrictions? Come on. The biggest issue is the corner stores that will sell to kids.
Both my 20 and 22 yo kids got into vaping in high school. It was and still is everywhere.
There are 2 stores in our town that sell to minors. All the local kids know where to go. Fix that problem first.
Both my 20 and 22 yo kids got into vaping in high school. It was and still is everywhere.
There are 2 stores in our town that sell to minors. All the local kids know where to go. Fix that problem first.
I was there! Proof is around here somewhere.
On this day in 1999, the final NHL game was played at Maple Leaf Gardens. Anne Murray performed The Maple Leaf Forever. Red Horner, who played for the Leafs when the arena opened, dropped the opening puck. The Maple Leafs lost to the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.
February 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I was there! Proof is around here somewhere.
Okaaaaaayyyyy?
And what are they replacing it with? Just sign whoever, whenever? 6 teams will sign all the top end guys, the rest float down to the next 10 teams and then the bottom 10 will never sign anyone not over the hill or 2nd round quality. Great idea. 🙄
And what are they replacing it with? Just sign whoever, whenever? 6 teams will sign all the top end guys, the rest float down to the next 10 teams and then the bottom 10 will never sign anyone not over the hill or 2nd round quality. Great idea. 🙄
The NBA would give “serious consideration” to the abolition of the NBA Draft in order to prevent teams from tanking for stronger lottery odds. Thoughts? 😳
February 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Okaaaaaayyyyy?
And what are they replacing it with? Just sign whoever, whenever? 6 teams will sign all the top end guys, the rest float down to the next 10 teams and then the bottom 10 will never sign anyone not over the hill or 2nd round quality. Great idea. 🙄
And what are they replacing it with? Just sign whoever, whenever? 6 teams will sign all the top end guys, the rest float down to the next 10 teams and then the bottom 10 will never sign anyone not over the hill or 2nd round quality. Great idea. 🙄
Anyone going to tell Efron how the Irish were treated when they started to arrive in North America?
Accuse me of xenophobic stereotyping all you like, but the last person I'm going to listen to about the real America is a dope-addicted unmarried immigrant who can't even count how many kids he has from God knows how many women.
February 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Anyone going to tell Efron how the Irish were treated when they started to arrive in North America?
Okay.....8-2 now it's safe. Lol.
Everybody should probably stop saying "floodgates are open" when it's 2-1. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😬😬😬
LET THE SHOOTOUT BEGIN! Canada regains the lead in a hot first period vs. France 👀🇨🇦
February 15, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Okay.....8-2 now it's safe. Lol.
Everybody should probably stop saying "floodgates are open" when it's 2-1. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😬😬😬
LET THE SHOOTOUT BEGIN! Canada regains the lead in a hot first period vs. France 👀🇨🇦
February 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Everybody should probably stop saying "floodgates are open" when it's 2-1. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️😬😬😬
Trump hates the project because: it was well thought out and built right, involved union labour on both sides, cooperation and investment, and an revenue plan that repays debt vs lining pockets first.
Worst of all for Trump: no rich asshole at the top is raking in profits.
Worst of all for Trump: no rich asshole at the top is raking in profits.
February 15, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Trump hates the project because: it was well thought out and built right, involved union labour on both sides, cooperation and investment, and an revenue plan that repays debt vs lining pockets first.
Worst of all for Trump: no rich asshole at the top is raking in profits.
Worst of all for Trump: no rich asshole at the top is raking in profits.
Man this hurts. As a musician and guitarist in a past life, Steve's was where to go in the daytime to feel the energy of the Toronto music scene. Even the design of the giant price tags are iconic.
Steve’s Music Store, pillar of Toronto’s music scene, is officially closing its doors
Steve’s Music Store, pillar of Toronto’s music scene, is officially closing its doors
The store that lured in rock stars, hobbyists and everything in between is closing its doors, prompting a flood of memories for music lovers.
www.thestar.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Man this hurts. As a musician and guitarist in a past life, Steve's was where to go in the daytime to feel the energy of the Toronto music scene. Even the design of the giant price tags are iconic.
This is some petty and misleading headline business by CTV. I'm sure PP loves it.
Violating the Elections Canada Act and "Breaking the Law" are two very different things. And what happened is really a technicality than a deliberate attempt to circumvent the Act.
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Violating the Elections Canada Act and "Breaking the Law" are two very different things. And what happened is really a technicality than a deliberate attempt to circumvent the Act.
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Former MP Freeland broke law during 2024 Toronto byelection: Elections Canada
The Commissioner of Canada Elections says former Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland unintentionally violated the Elections Act by answering reporters’ questions about a 2024 Toronto byelection at two govern...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:16 PM
This is some petty and misleading headline business by CTV. I'm sure PP loves it.
Violating the Elections Canada Act and "Breaking the Law" are two very different things. And what happened is really a technicality than a deliberate attempt to circumvent the Act.
share.google/UIGO0wqCDBvc...
Violating the Elections Canada Act and "Breaking the Law" are two very different things. And what happened is really a technicality than a deliberate attempt to circumvent the Act.
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For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent.
Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.
We can’t afford to NOT do it.
Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.
We can’t afford to NOT do it.
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent.
Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.
We can’t afford to NOT do it.
Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.
We can’t afford to NOT do it.
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Deer My Friends
Post-seconderry schools are struggleen to survive and hospitell weight times are still not very good and we gave a lot of skills develupment money to peeple we like and the Sciunce Center roof didn't fall in with all this snow we got but this weakend you can fish for free.
Premair
Post-seconderry schools are struggleen to survive and hospitell weight times are still not very good and we gave a lot of skills develupment money to peeple we like and the Sciunce Center roof didn't fall in with all this snow we got but this weakend you can fish for free.
Premair
February 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Deer My Friends
Post-seconderry schools are struggleen to survive and hospitell weight times are still not very good and we gave a lot of skills develupment money to peeple we like and the Sciunce Center roof didn't fall in with all this snow we got but this weakend you can fish for free.
Premair
Post-seconderry schools are struggleen to survive and hospitell weight times are still not very good and we gave a lot of skills develupment money to peeple we like and the Sciunce Center roof didn't fall in with all this snow we got but this weakend you can fish for free.
Premair
Looking forward to the Raptors tribute video.
Chris Paul announces he is officially retiring from basketball after 21 seasons, ending a Hall of Fame career.
The Toronto Raptors have waived Chris Paul.
February 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Looking forward to the Raptors tribute video.
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"To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada, there's an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason"
🟢 Agree: 71%
⚫️ Disagree: 29%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 Agree: 71%
⚫️ Disagree: 29%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Canadians Call It Treason as Alberta Separatists Face National Backlash
A clear majority agree that turning to the U.S. for assistance in separation is inappropriate
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
"To go to a foreign country and to ask for assistance in breaking up Canada, there's an old-fashioned word for that, and that word is treason"
🟢 Agree: 71%
⚫️ Disagree: 29%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
🟢 Agree: 71%
⚫️ Disagree: 29%
Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
That makes their top 4 Outfielders....
Varsho
Barger
Lukes
Sanchez
...all lefty bats. 🤔🤔
Schneider
Straw
Springer
..the righty options. 🤔🤔
Varsho
Barger
Lukes
Sanchez
...all lefty bats. 🤔🤔
Schneider
Straw
Springer
..the righty options. 🤔🤔
Sánchez, 28, has elite bat speed from the left side. He's a career .253/.324/.450 hitter against RHP for a 111 wRC+. Would expect to see him against lots of RHP. Has typically been best used as a platoon bat who struggles vs. LHP.
Two more years of team control remaining.
Two more years of team control remaining.
February 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
That makes their top 4 Outfielders....
Varsho
Barger
Lukes
Sanchez
...all lefty bats. 🤔🤔
Schneider
Straw
Springer
..the righty options. 🤔🤔
Varsho
Barger
Lukes
Sanchez
...all lefty bats. 🤔🤔
Schneider
Straw
Springer
..the righty options. 🤔🤔
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You guys think if you asked a speed skater to go clockwise their whole ability would just unravel? 😁😁😁😁
a person in a red suit is skating on a track with the olympic rings behind them
ALT: a person in a red suit is skating on a track with the olympic rings behind them
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February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
You guys think if you asked a speed skater to go clockwise their whole ability would just unravel? 😁😁😁😁
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Chris Bassitt’s deal with the Orioles, which is pending physical, includes a $3 million signing bonus and $500,000 in incentives if he starts 27 games. Which he has done each of the last five seasons, during which his 880.1 innings rank eighth among all MLB pitchers.
February 12, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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What? Congress did the right thing and stood up to the Orange Menace?
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What? Congress did the right thing and stood up to the Orange Menace?
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“The three of them are kind of rolling around like a rock band right now.”
Now introducing… the 2026 #BlueJays rotation.
🎤 🎸 🎸 🎸 🥁 🎹
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Now introducing… the 2026 #BlueJays rotation.
🎤 🎸 🎸 🎸 🥁 🎹
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Spring of Rock: Toronto's superstar rotation taking shape
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Great rotations have a sense of harmony, something more than just the sum of five pitchers all added together.
Nestled in the far right corner of the Blue Jays’ clubhouse, these start...
www.mlb.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
“The three of them are kind of rolling around like a rock band right now.”
Now introducing… the 2026 #BlueJays rotation.
🎤 🎸 🎸 🎸 🥁 🎹
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Now introducing… the 2026 #BlueJays rotation.
🎤 🎸 🎸 🎸 🥁 🎹
www.mlb.com/bluejays/new...
Guys, Martin Marincin is playing Olympic hockey right now. Just FYI for all you Marincin fans.
February 11, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Guys, Martin Marincin is playing Olympic hockey right now. Just FYI for all you Marincin fans.