Colin W. 🇨🇦 🇦🇺🇩🇪🌻
@grapemanca.bsky.social
"Change is not progress; it's merely the alteration of direction." Canadian educator for over 32 years, news junkie, Twitter refugee and edu-change skeptic, perilously embracing progressive politics, research-based education & the #Canucks.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is moving towards a complete ban on transgender women in female events following a review of the evidence on the long-term physical advantages of being born male.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is moving towards a complete ban on transgender women in female events following a review of the evidence on the long-term physical advantages of being born male.
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BREAKING: Tara Palmieri says "jaw-dropping" revelations in the Epstein files will implicate no fewer than 30 identifiable, powerful people on both sides of the political spectrum once all the files are released.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BREAKING: Tara Palmieri says "jaw-dropping" revelations in the Epstein files will implicate no fewer than 30 identifiable, powerful people on both sides of the political spectrum once all the files are released.
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Epstein’s emails show he was actively channeling insight about Trump to Russian officials. That places Trump not at the periphery but at the epicenter of a foreign-influence breach. This is catastrophic exposure. It’s an ethical, legal, & national-security indictment in plain text.
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Epstein’s emails show he was actively channeling insight about Trump to Russian officials. That places Trump not at the periphery but at the epicenter of a foreign-influence breach. This is catastrophic exposure. It’s an ethical, legal, & national-security indictment in plain text.
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American owned paper in Canada presents us the "spokesman" to break up our country.
Tadda: he's a former US marine.
They can't even find a real Canadian to be MAGA's quisling puppet.
Piss off back to the States dude and take your marine oath of loyalty with you.
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Tadda: he's a former US marine.
They can't even find a real Canadian to be MAGA's quisling puppet.
Piss off back to the States dude and take your marine oath of loyalty with you.
nationalpost.com/news/another...
Another Alberta separatist leader is courting U.S. conservatives in Washington and Mar-a-Lago
The Republican Party of Alberta’s leader says he's meeting with U.S. officials to advocate for Alberta independence and strengthen ties.
nationalpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
American owned paper in Canada presents us the "spokesman" to break up our country.
Tadda: he's a former US marine.
They can't even find a real Canadian to be MAGA's quisling puppet.
Piss off back to the States dude and take your marine oath of loyalty with you.
nationalpost.com/news/another...
Tadda: he's a former US marine.
They can't even find a real Canadian to be MAGA's quisling puppet.
Piss off back to the States dude and take your marine oath of loyalty with you.
nationalpost.com/news/another...
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So proud of my friend and fellow Welsh Pembroke Corgi owner @andrewfeinberg.com for asking this question:
“What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
“What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM
So proud of my friend and fellow Welsh Pembroke Corgi owner @andrewfeinberg.com for asking this question:
“What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
“What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
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The first album that I ever bought was
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 - Neil Young🍁
I wish Neil all the best on
His 80th birthday ~Nov. 12th
Neil Young is a Canadian🇨🇦 musical icon that I started listening to as a teenager.
I still listen to him today.
So many great songs!
#CanadianMusicIcon🍁
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 - Neil Young🍁
I wish Neil all the best on
His 80th birthday ~Nov. 12th
Neil Young is a Canadian🇨🇦 musical icon that I started listening to as a teenager.
I still listen to him today.
So many great songs!
#CanadianMusicIcon🍁
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The first album that I ever bought was
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 - Neil Young🍁
I wish Neil all the best on
His 80th birthday ~Nov. 12th
Neil Young is a Canadian🇨🇦 musical icon that I started listening to as a teenager.
I still listen to him today.
So many great songs!
#CanadianMusicIcon🍁
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 - Neil Young🍁
I wish Neil all the best on
His 80th birthday ~Nov. 12th
Neil Young is a Canadian🇨🇦 musical icon that I started listening to as a teenager.
I still listen to him today.
So many great songs!
#CanadianMusicIcon🍁
#NeilYoung🇨🇦
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Today, Democrats have uncovered more damning Epstein + Maxwell correspondence on Trump.
“The dog that hasn’t barked is Trump. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him...” — Epstein to Ghislaine
Trump was clearly implicated in Epstein's crimes.
Denying it is delusion.
“The dog that hasn’t barked is Trump. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him...” — Epstein to Ghislaine
Trump was clearly implicated in Epstein's crimes.
Denying it is delusion.
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today, Democrats have uncovered more damning Epstein + Maxwell correspondence on Trump.
“The dog that hasn’t barked is Trump. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him...” — Epstein to Ghislaine
Trump was clearly implicated in Epstein's crimes.
Denying it is delusion.
“The dog that hasn’t barked is Trump. [Victim] spent hours at my house with him...” — Epstein to Ghislaine
Trump was clearly implicated in Epstein's crimes.
Denying it is delusion.
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NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
As Karoline Leavitt concludes her press briefing and walks off, @andrewfeinberg.com asks: "What was the president doing with Virginia Giuffre for hours at Epstein's house?"
She did not respond.
She did not respond.
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The Epstein files are clearly more damning than we assumed, which is saying something.
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Epstein files are clearly more damning than we assumed, which is saying something.
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This ostrich thing illustrates that the 'culture wars' aren't so much about 'culture' as they are people who believe in science and democracy, and people who don't.
More fan mail... www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This ostrich thing illustrates that the 'culture wars' aren't so much about 'culture' as they are people who believe in science and democracy, and people who don't.
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Happy 80th birthday to Canada's great rebel warrior. Keep on rocking in the free world Neil.
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Neil Young - Rockin' In The Free World (Glastonbury 2009)
YouTube video by TheGRStars
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November 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Happy 80th birthday to Canada's great rebel warrior. Keep on rocking in the free world Neil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFw7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFw7...
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Newsom's latest troll 😆
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Newsom's latest troll 😆
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Life and peace are fragile': Canada's veterans and war dead honoured on snowy, cold National Remembrance Day #Canada #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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'Life and peace are fragile': Canada's veterans and war dead honoured on snowy, cold National Remembrance Day | CBC
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November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Life and peace are fragile': Canada's veterans and war dead honoured on snowy, cold National Remembrance Day #Canada #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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The #Canucks have used 28 skaters already this season. That's the most of any team.
Read about that and other statistics you have to know in my latest Substack post 👇
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Read about that and other statistics you have to know in my latest Substack post 👇
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
7 Stats that Define This Year's Canucks So Far
Here are the numbers you need to know.
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The #Canucks have used 28 skaters already this season. That's the most of any team.
Read about that and other statistics you have to know in my latest Substack post 👇
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
Read about that and other statistics you have to know in my latest Substack post 👇
open.substack.com/pub/noahstra...
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Evidence suggests COVID vaccine can reduce the numbers of infection, hospitalisations, and deaths...
And let's not forget the impact of Long COVID on individuals, on families, on the NHS and care homes, on businesses, on the wider community, and on the economy.
Click: www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
And let's not forget the impact of Long COVID on individuals, on families, on the NHS and care homes, on businesses, on the wider community, and on the economy.
Click: www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
Sign the Petition
Make COVID-19 Vaccines Universally Available in the UK - Free of Charge
www.change.org
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Evidence suggests COVID vaccine can reduce the numbers of infection, hospitalisations, and deaths...
And let's not forget the impact of Long COVID on individuals, on families, on the NHS and care homes, on businesses, on the wider community, and on the economy.
Click: www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
And let's not forget the impact of Long COVID on individuals, on families, on the NHS and care homes, on businesses, on the wider community, and on the economy.
Click: www.change.org/Make-Covid-V...
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I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
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A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
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Unemployment rate continues to grow in Thompson-Okanagan region #Kelowna
Unemployment rate continues to grow in Thompson-Okanagan region - Kelowna News
Kelowna's unemployment rate continues to grow significantly, more than doubling over the past two months.
www.castanet.net
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Unemployment rate continues to grow in Thompson-Okanagan region #Kelowna
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You created this monster, Sport. It's only fitting that it swallows you.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
You created this monster, Sport. It's only fitting that it swallows you.
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Look at his eyes. He is so frustrated that the attention is not 100% on him. Even in situations like this he cannot control his narcissism.
incredible photo that's definitely worth at least 1,000 words from Andrew Harnik of Getty
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Look at his eyes. He is so frustrated that the attention is not 100% on him. Even in situations like this he cannot control his narcissism.
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This is what every single person with any experience in China has been warning about from the start.
Very good WaPo story by Katrina Northrop and Rudy Lu. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... And good, clear headline!
Very good WaPo story by Katrina Northrop and Rudy Lu. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... And good, clear headline!
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
This is what every single person with any experience in China has been warning about from the start.
Very good WaPo story by Katrina Northrop and Rudy Lu. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... And good, clear headline!
Very good WaPo story by Katrina Northrop and Rudy Lu. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1... And good, clear headline!
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"We would rather be ruined than changed;
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
"We would rather be ruined than changed;
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety
We would rather die in our dread
Than climb the cross of the moment
And let our illusions die."
—W. H. Auden, The Age of Anxiety