Gord Kerr 🇨🇦
@gordkerr1.bsky.social
Canadian. Blue Jays Fan. Retired.
Former School Board Trustee, infuriated with Premier Ford threatening the elimination of locally elected trustees.
Local Democracy Matters.
No authoritarians here please.
Ottawa, ON No DM’s pls.
Former School Board Trustee, infuriated with Premier Ford threatening the elimination of locally elected trustees.
Local Democracy Matters.
No authoritarians here please.
Ottawa, ON No DM’s pls.
Pinned
Remembering my grandfather & his five brothers. They all served in World War II & thankfully, they all came home.
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
It’s a Snowball game!
ORANGE BALL ALERT FOR Canadian Premier League Final! 🇨🇦 ⚽️
November 9, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s a Snowball game!
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www.thewhig.com/2016/11/10/t...
Canada played a major role in the liberation of the Netherlands, including the Battle of the Scheldt and house-to-house fighting.
“I think the Scheldt estuary battle was probably the most important Canadian victory of the war," Prof. David Bercuson said.
Canada played a major role in the liberation of the Netherlands, including the Battle of the Scheldt and house-to-house fighting.
“I think the Scheldt estuary battle was probably the most important Canadian victory of the war," Prof. David Bercuson said.
Take time to remember
In our fast-paced, technologically driven age, we have a world of knowledge available to us in our smartphones, tablets and computers. And yet many of us know littl…
www.thewhig.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
www.thewhig.com/2016/11/10/t...
Canada played a major role in the liberation of the Netherlands, including the Battle of the Scheldt and house-to-house fighting.
“I think the Scheldt estuary battle was probably the most important Canadian victory of the war," Prof. David Bercuson said.
Canada played a major role in the liberation of the Netherlands, including the Battle of the Scheldt and house-to-house fighting.
“I think the Scheldt estuary battle was probably the most important Canadian victory of the war," Prof. David Bercuson said.
Remembering my grandfather & his five brothers. They all served in World War II & thankfully, they all came home.
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Remembering my grandfather & his five brothers. They all served in World War II & thankfully, they all came home.
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
Left to right, my grandfather Ben with Reg, Ralph, John, George & Bob.
This Windsor Star picture is from 1945. It was first time they reunited since all enlisted.
#CanadaRemembers
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And yet another reason to boycott American products.
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
And yet another reason to boycott American products.
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So the Ford appointed supervisors will make more than all School Board Trustees combined, and that money will come out of the education budget that’s supposed to go to student needs. Shame! globalnews.ca/news/1151063... #topoli #onpoli #onted
Ford government supervisors can charge $350K per year to school boards | Globalnews.ca
Several school boards in Ontario, including Toronto public, Toronto Catholic and Ottawa-Carleton, have been under the management of supervisors for months.
globalnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
So the Ford appointed supervisors will make more than all School Board Trustees combined, and that money will come out of the education budget that’s supposed to go to student needs. Shame! globalnews.ca/news/1151063... #topoli #onpoli #onted
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Canadian Armed Forces🍁
Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦
From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms.
#CanadaRemembers
#VeteransWeek
Canadian Armed Forces🍁
Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦
From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms.
#CanadaRemembers
#VeteransWeek
November 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Canadian Armed Forces🍁
Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦
From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms.
#CanadaRemembers
#VeteransWeek
Canadian Armed Forces🍁
Who will you remember this Veterans’ Week? 🇨🇦
From November 5 to 11, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who wear, and have worn, the uniform while defending our freedoms.
#CanadaRemembers
#VeteransWeek
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Ford & co are forcing through #Bill33 without public hearing. A bill that is devistating for public education in Ontario. Call Ford and your MPP now and tell them it’s undemocratic and you do not support this. 416-325-1941
#onted #onpoli
#onted #onpoli
Ontario avoids public hearings on bills; 1 would boost education minister's powers | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is limiting debate and skipping public hearings on an education bill that would make it easier for the minister to take control of school boards and a housing bi...
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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This government is paying unelected school supervisors up to $350,000 a year to replace democratically elected trustees and they won’t even respond to parents or communities. Ontarians deserve transparency, not government appointees hiding from accountability.
#onpoli #onted
#onpoli #onted
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Is this the reason the Minister of Education ended school board meeting livestreaming? Now they can sell TDSB school board land from right under our nose! What Happens to TDSB’s $20 Billion Worth of Land Under Provincial Supervision? thelocal.to/tdsb-takeove... #topoli #onted
What Happens to TDSB’s $20 Billion Worth of Land Under Provincial Supervision? | The Local
The TDSB is one of Toronto’s largest landowners. When the province took over the board, it also took over its subsidiary that manages its properties—and it’s not saying what’s next.
thelocal.to
November 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Is this the reason the Minister of Education ended school board meeting livestreaming? Now they can sell TDSB school board land from right under our nose! What Happens to TDSB’s $20 Billion Worth of Land Under Provincial Supervision? thelocal.to/tdsb-takeove... #topoli #onted
And the anti-democratic avoidance of public hearings continue.
This is what creeping authoritarianism looks like.
None of this is good ‘for the people’ or for public education in Ontario.
#onted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is what creeping authoritarianism looks like.
None of this is good ‘for the people’ or for public education in Ontario.
#onted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario avoids public hearings on bills; 1 would boost education minister's powers | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is limiting debate and skipping public hearings on an education bill that would make it easier for the minister to take control of school boards and a housing bi...
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
And the anti-democratic avoidance of public hearings continue.
This is what creeping authoritarianism looks like.
None of this is good ‘for the people’ or for public education in Ontario.
#onted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This is what creeping authoritarianism looks like.
None of this is good ‘for the people’ or for public education in Ontario.
#onted
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Conservatives need to quickly dump the chump and get to work finding a new leader.
So looking forward to the prospect of not seeing Poilievre in the news.
So looking forward to the prospect of not seeing Poilievre in the news.
MP Chris d'Entremont says he joined Liberals because of Poilievre's leadership style | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont said Wednesday he left the Conservative caucus because he didn't feel represented in leader Pierre Poilievre's party anymore and bristled at his "negative" approach to...
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Conservatives need to quickly dump the chump and get to work finding a new leader.
So looking forward to the prospect of not seeing Poilievre in the news.
So looking forward to the prospect of not seeing Poilievre in the news.
Hope returns
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hope returns
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Woke up this morning to the Democrats having swept the elections. This Canadian is feeling some hope for our neighbours for the first time in a long time. The American people understood the assignment. 💙🌊 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Woke up this morning to the Democrats having swept the elections. This Canadian is feeling some hope for our neighbours for the first time in a long time. The American people understood the assignment. 💙🌊 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
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Shane Bieber picked up his player option—running it back with the Blue Jays. I’d like to think the Canadian love kept the Biebers in Toronto for another year. 🇨🇦❤️
thescore.com/mlb/news/338...
thescore.com/mlb/news/338...
Report: Bieber exercises $16M option to remain with Blue Jays
Shane Bieber is running it back with the Toronto Blue Jays.The former Cy Young winner exercised his $16-million player option and will return to the American League champions in 2026, Jon Heyman of th...
thescore.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Shane Bieber picked up his player option—running it back with the Blue Jays. I’d like to think the Canadian love kept the Biebers in Toronto for another year. 🇨🇦❤️
thescore.com/mlb/news/338...
thescore.com/mlb/news/338...
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The Blue Jays’ inspiring playoff run captured the imagination of Canadians. As the Jays advanced in the playoffs, Canadians came to believe in the power of positivity & unity. Let’s carry that spirit with us in the days, weeks, & months ahead as we face serious challenges as a nation.
a logo for the toronto blue jays with a bird and a maple leaf
ALT: a logo for the toronto blue jays with a bird and a maple leaf
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The Blue Jays’ inspiring playoff run captured the imagination of Canadians. As the Jays advanced in the playoffs, Canadians came to believe in the power of positivity & unity. Let’s carry that spirit with us in the days, weeks, & months ahead as we face serious challenges as a nation.
Power is out on the east side of Ottawa.
Generators are running.
TV is on!
Go Jays Go!
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
Generators are running.
TV is on!
Go Jays Go!
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
October 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Power is out on the east side of Ottawa.
Generators are running.
TV is on!
Go Jays Go!
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
Generators are running.
TV is on!
Go Jays Go!
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
“School boards are far from perfect. Elections often have low voter participation, and boards are sometimes mired in controversy. But the same can be said for any governing body in a democracy,” said Kristina Llewellyn, a McMaster University history professor. 1/18
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
School board trustee roles under review
“The Ford government itself has been embroiled in many controversies, but there is no suggestion that we eliminate our provincial government. Like democracy itself, school boards can be messy governin...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
To know more about the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 33, please read the joint statement attached in the post below.
Notable quote:
“This is how democracy dies.”
#OntEd
Notable quote:
“This is how democracy dies.”
#OntEd
"Our schools are facing a crisis, but not the one this government is pretending to solve."
#OntEd
www.osstf.on.ca/news/ontario...
#OntEd
www.osstf.on.ca/news/ontario...
Ontario’s Education Unions United Against Bill 33
www.osstf.on.ca
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
To know more about the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 33, please read the joint statement attached in the post below.
Notable quote:
“This is how democracy dies.”
#OntEd
Notable quote:
“This is how democracy dies.”
#OntEd
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Our voices are powerful. If everyone who cares about public education in Ontario makes a call or sends an email this week that adds up really quickly. #NoToBill33 #OntEd #OnPoli
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Our voices are powerful. If everyone who cares about public education in Ontario makes a call or sends an email this week that adds up really quickly. #NoToBill33 #OntEd #OnPoli
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#Bill33 is being debated this week and could pass as soon as Monday. Make a call and tell your friends #onted #onpoli
Our voices are powerful. If everyone who cares about public education in Ontario makes a call or sends an email this week that adds up really quickly. #NoToBill33 #OntEd #OnPoli
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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If Ford eliminates Trustees decisions about schools will be made entirely from Queen’s Park. Let’s protect local democracy & ensure every parent and community has a say in how schools are run. Sign the petition! www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca #onpoli #onted #topoli
Keep Education Close to Home
Ontario’s public school boards give families a real voice in education. Now, that voice is at risk.
www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca
October 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If Ford eliminates Trustees decisions about schools will be made entirely from Queen’s Park. Let’s protect local democracy & ensure every parent and community has a say in how schools are run. Sign the petition! www.democracyisnotoutdated.ca #onpoli #onted #topoli
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Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
Our scrolls are more popular than him
Our scrolls are more popular than him
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Enten: "Canada is far more popular than Donald Trump is here in the United States. The net popularity of Canada is +49. Trump is -10. We're talking about Canada coming out nearly 60 points ahead on the net popularity ratings versus Donald Trump here in the US"
Our scrolls are more popular than him
Our scrolls are more popular than him
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Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025
ONTARIO
VERY HIGH [decreasing]
About 1 of every 139 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.4 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.0 x higher
-Deaths: 10.8 x higher
ONTARIO
VERY HIGH [decreasing]
About 1 of every 139 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.4 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.0 x higher
-Deaths: 10.8 x higher
![This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.3
About 1 of every 139 people is infected.
Estimated infections this week: 183,200-230,400
What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA
How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada?
Waste water, infections: HIGH; 7.0X higher
Long COVID: HIGH; 6.4X higher
Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.0X higher
Deaths: VERY HIGH; 10.8X higher
HOW TO HELP:
EVERYONE:
UPDATE vaccines every 6 months
WEAR N95-type masks
AVOID indoor social gatherings
AVOID crowded non-essential places
Who is HIGH RISK
People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant
ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months
Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit
COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qbuobwdie7rzq4fburk63aft/bafkreial5s34bh2gw26vsv2g22nlsyusxb55yyetjxntehqyy4ahs5zs5y@jpeg)
October 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025
ONTARIO
VERY HIGH [decreasing]
About 1 of every 139 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.4 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.0 x higher
-Deaths: 10.8 x higher
ONTARIO
VERY HIGH [decreasing]
About 1 of every 139 people is infected.
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections: 7.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.4 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.0 x higher
-Deaths: 10.8 x higher
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When a calm, rational, mutually respectful and knowledgeable leader like Prime Minister Carney takes the stage, nations listen more intently and engage.
#ASEANSummit
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦
#ASEANSummit
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦
Canadians here at the ASEAN Summit want to build big things at home and around the world.
Canada has what the world wants. We will seize this moment together, bet big on ourselves, and build bigger than ever before.
Canada has what the world wants. We will seize this moment together, bet big on ourselves, and build bigger than ever before.
October 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
When a calm, rational, mutually respectful and knowledgeable leader like Prime Minister Carney takes the stage, nations listen more intently and engage.
#ASEANSummit
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦
#ASEANSummit
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦