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...it's going to be a bumpy four years.
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The next time Poilievre says we need justice like the Americans do it, remind them of every event where the cops blow the investigation and DAs make plea deals with killers to avoid trials that are slam dunk winners like this one. To avoid spending money.
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Closing the Cold Case of Robin Lawrence | Full Episode
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The next time Poilievre says we need justice like the Americans do it, remind them of every event where the cops blow the investigation and DAs make plea deals with killers to avoid trials that are slam dunk winners like this one. To avoid spending money.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q31p...
Sulphur cave is the eternal Hell I envision for Trump, Elon, Bezos, the Koch brothers, the Walton family, etc. etc. and eight democrats.
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This Massive Web—Home to More Than 100,000 Spiders—Found in a Cave in Europe Could Be the World's Largest
The cavern along the border of Greece and Albania is home to a terrifyingly high number of two species of arachnids that live together peacefully in complete darkness
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Sulphur cave is the eternal Hell I envision for Trump, Elon, Bezos, the Koch brothers, the Walton family, etc. etc. and eight democrats.
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Canada has lost its status as a measles free country, thanks to antivaxxers and the conservative politicians supporting them.
Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children and CHOOSE to let their kids experience measles, are child abusers. Full stop.
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Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children and CHOOSE to let their kids experience measles, are child abusers. Full stop.
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Canada loses its measles elimination status — as it happened | CBC
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November 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Canada has lost its status as a measles free country, thanks to antivaxxers and the conservative politicians supporting them.
Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children and CHOOSE to let their kids experience measles, are child abusers. Full stop.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children and CHOOSE to let their kids experience measles, are child abusers. Full stop.
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Canada's conservatives are having a hard time.
(I would pay good money to watch Marc Nixon and one ostrich face off in a field.)
(I would pay good money to watch Marc Nixon and one ostrich face off in a field.)
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Canada's conservatives are having a hard time.
(I would pay good money to watch Marc Nixon and one ostrich face off in a field.)
(I would pay good money to watch Marc Nixon and one ostrich face off in a field.)
Every day I wake up wondering what fresh hell awaits.
Are you shitting me, Monday?
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Are you shitting me, Monday?
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These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators — eight in total _ faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move…
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November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Every day I wake up wondering what fresh hell awaits.
Are you shitting me, Monday?
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Are you shitting me, Monday?
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"Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont"
Scheer said none of this happened.
Poilievre issued this response to the CBC. Pretty much confirming d’Entremont's description of his party.
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Scheer said none of this happened.
Poilievre issued this response to the CBC. Pretty much confirming d’Entremont's description of his party.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
"Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont"
Scheer said none of this happened.
Poilievre issued this response to the CBC. Pretty much confirming d’Entremont's description of his party.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Scheer said none of this happened.
Poilievre issued this response to the CBC. Pretty much confirming d’Entremont's description of his party.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
The Conservative Party - described as frat house bullies by d’Entremont - has much bigger problems than its current leader. The party is dominated by anti-vaxxers, misogynists, homophobes, and white supremacists. They'd have to replace most of its MPs and start over.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Barging into office, yelling from Conservative leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on defection: d’Entremont | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont says the barging into his office and yelling from Conservative Party leadership ‘sealed the deal’ on his choice to cross the floor to the Liberals earlier this week.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Conservative Party - described as frat house bullies by d’Entremont - has much bigger problems than its current leader. The party is dominated by anti-vaxxers, misogynists, homophobes, and white supremacists. They'd have to replace most of its MPs and start over.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
It is absurd that access to RSV shots vary from province to province. No Canadian should be denied access to life-saving vaccines. This should be a federally mandated health protocol, not at the whim of provincial gov'ts.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It is absurd that access to RSV shots vary from province to province. No Canadian should be denied access to life-saving vaccines. This should be a federally mandated health protocol, not at the whim of provincial gov'ts.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Important alert about an evolving substrain of influenza. "While this year’s [flu] shot may not be perfectly matched to the newer form of H3N2 that could dominate in the months ahead, medical experts stress it's always worth getting." Wear a mask for added protection.
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Canada could face ‘worst kind’ of flu season as experts warn evolving strain may be mismatch for vaccine | CBC News
With flu cases now rising in Canada, medical experts are bracing for a difficult influenza season linked to the global spread of an evolving H3N2 strain that could be a mismatch for this year’s vaccin...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Important alert about an evolving substrain of influenza. "While this year’s [flu] shot may not be perfectly matched to the newer form of H3N2 that could dominate in the months ahead, medical experts stress it's always worth getting." Wear a mask for added protection.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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The budget "experts" on Just Asking today couldn't be more lame. Caller criticized Carney for axing the yacht tax, and both guests rationalized it this way: it was too hard to collect, and taxing people with yachts drives investors away.
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What questions do you have about Mark Carney's mandate so far? | CBC Radio
CBC's Senior Reporter Janyce McGregor and advisor to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Vandana Kattar discuss Mark Carney's mandate so far, and take your questions. Also, in hour two, Professor in ...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The budget "experts" on Just Asking today couldn't be more lame. Caller criticized Carney for axing the yacht tax, and both guests rationalized it this way: it was too hard to collect, and taxing people with yachts drives investors away.
www.cbc.ca/radio/justas...
www.cbc.ca/radio/justas...
Be still my heart.
The medical care for Ophelia and her 20 shelter buddies were funded in 48 mins!
We're so grateful for your support today. Ophelia is doing her very best to get better. We'll keep you pupdated on her and the other dogs' progress here ❤️🩹
We're so grateful for your support today. Ophelia is doing her very best to get better. We'll keep you pupdated on her and the other dogs' progress here ❤️🩹
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Be still my heart.
Margaret Atwood is delightful in this interview about her newly released memoir.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Margaret Atwood is delightful in this interview about her newly released memoir.
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The Conservative Party says MPs leaving their party is undemocratic and the fault of the Liberal Party exercising some kind of mind control over Conservative MPs. 😄
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In damage control after 2 departures, Conservatives accuse Liberals of 'undemocratic' distractions | CBC News
Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer held a brief media availability Friday morning in an attempt to redirect attention from the Official Opposition's internal crisis to the Liberal Party.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Conservative Party says MPs leaving their party is undemocratic and the fault of the Liberal Party exercising some kind of mind control over Conservative MPs. 😄
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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The female ones are rare but like their male counterparts, choose professions that give them access.
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Ontario Grade 8 teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes against students | CBC News
An Ontario Grade 8 teacher who used Snapchat to send and solicit nude pictures from former students has pleaded guilty to luring and child pornography charges.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The female ones are rare but like their male counterparts, choose professions that give them access.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
After months of reporting the sob story of the wingnut ostrich farmer, the CBC is finally interviewing zoologists reporting facts about bird flu and ostriches.
I guess they grew a spine after the Supreme Court announced it would not hear appeals from the ostrich farm.
I guess they grew a spine after the Supreme Court announced it would not hear appeals from the ostrich farm.
November 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM
After months of reporting the sob story of the wingnut ostrich farmer, the CBC is finally interviewing zoologists reporting facts about bird flu and ostriches.
I guess they grew a spine after the Supreme Court announced it would not hear appeals from the ostrich farm.
I guess they grew a spine after the Supreme Court announced it would not hear appeals from the ostrich farm.
Checking in on Seth Todd, the Portland protest frog.
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Portland protester's inflatable frog suit becomes a symbol of resistance | The Story | Nov. 3, 2025
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November 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Checking in on Seth Todd, the Portland protest frog.
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How come what you see in the mirror doesn't resemble a photo of yourself.
November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
How come what you see in the mirror doesn't resemble a photo of yourself.
AI is junk and you should panic. Also, drop any financial advisor who told you to invest.
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Soaring tech stocks take a turn amid fears of an AI bubble | CBC News
Markets in Asia and Europe took a hit Wednesday before Wall Street's muted open. For months, markets have ignored elevated interest rates, stubborn inflation, trade turmoil and a patchy global economy...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
AI is junk and you should panic. Also, drop any financial advisor who told you to invest.
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Conservatives hate voter turnout.
Guess what happened in New York City.
"Voter turnout was the highest the city has seen in decades."
Guess who won. The "democratic socialist".
In other elections Tuesday, Democrats won in 2 states electing governors.
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Guess what happened in New York City.
"Voter turnout was the highest the city has seen in decades."
Guess who won. The "democratic socialist".
In other elections Tuesday, Democrats won in 2 states electing governors.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/n...
Democrat Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of NYC | CBC News
Democrat Zohran Mamdani made history in New York Tuesday, elected as the city's first Muslim mayor, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo, who ran as an Independent, and Repubican Curtis Sliwa.
www.cbc.ca
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Conservatives hate voter turnout.
Guess what happened in New York City.
"Voter turnout was the highest the city has seen in decades."
Guess who won. The "democratic socialist".
In other elections Tuesday, Democrats won in 2 states electing governors.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/n...
Guess what happened in New York City.
"Voter turnout was the highest the city has seen in decades."
Guess who won. The "democratic socialist".
In other elections Tuesday, Democrats won in 2 states electing governors.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/n...
Poilievre losing a Conservative MP to the Liberals today speaks volumes about both parties.
Personally, I don't want the Liberals to be a party that attracts reform tories.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Personally, I don't want the Liberals to be a party that attracts reform tories.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont resigns from Conservative caucus to join the Liberals | CBC News
Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont resigned from the Conservative caucus Tuesday — and he's joining the Liberals.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Poilievre losing a Conservative MP to the Liberals today speaks volumes about both parties.
Personally, I don't want the Liberals to be a party that attracts reform tories.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Personally, I don't want the Liberals to be a party that attracts reform tories.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
CBC reported that Carney ordered his cabinet to find $25 billion in "savings", i.e. service cuts. This is beyond attrition, this is beyond any austerity we've ever seen.
He intends to transfer those "saved $" to defence and industries like oil.
Our political choices suck right now.
He intends to transfer those "saved $" to defence and industries like oil.
Our political choices suck right now.
November 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CBC reported that Carney ordered his cabinet to find $25 billion in "savings", i.e. service cuts. This is beyond attrition, this is beyond any austerity we've ever seen.
He intends to transfer those "saved $" to defence and industries like oil.
Our political choices suck right now.
He intends to transfer those "saved $" to defence and industries like oil.
Our political choices suck right now.
Ford did not get approval from Carney to run the failed ad, and didn't care one iota what Carney thought of the ad.
The ad created a distraction from Ford's corruption and make us feel a little better.
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The ad created a distraction from Ford's corruption and make us feel a little better.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Carney asked Ford 'a couple of times' to pull anti-tariff ad, premier says | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Prime Minister Mark Carney called him "a couple of times" from Asia to ask him to pull an ad campaign that's being blamed for ending trade talks with the United States.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Ford did not get approval from Carney to run the failed ad, and didn't care one iota what Carney thought of the ad.
The ad created a distraction from Ford's corruption and make us feel a little better.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The ad created a distraction from Ford's corruption and make us feel a little better.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Right wing loon in Manitoba erected a gallows in his yard featuring hanging political figures he specifically named. He called this a Halloween display.
The time for being politely critical of this shit is over!
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The time for being politely critical of this shit is over!
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Disturbing display of hanging politicians sparks concerns in rural Manitoba | CBC News
Municipal officials in southern Manitoba are expressing concern and outrage after a disturbing display popped up on a property depicting local politicians hanging in a gallows.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Right wing loon in Manitoba erected a gallows in his yard featuring hanging political figures he specifically named. He called this a Halloween display.
The time for being politely critical of this shit is over!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The time for being politely critical of this shit is over!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...