Lorraine Sommerfeld -> 🇨🇦
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
Columnist @Driving.ca, Motherlode columnist @thespec.com, novel A Face in the Window www.afaceinthewindow.com. I've won some stuff
I write about cars, my kids (moved out), my cat (just one), my dead parents (can't argue) and whatever else I feel like.
I write about cars, my kids (moved out), my cat (just one), my dead parents (can't argue) and whatever else I feel like.
It's a terrific episode, and not just I'm in it. The producers did a fantastic job.
CBC Marketplace is a great resource when looking for various products and services! I often refer people to their investigations. If you are looking to purchase a vehicle - watch this show before you go. #Marketplace #CBC
Thank you, Matt! This was such an important show, and mad props to George Iny at the APA for leading the charge. If you're heading to a dealership, watch this show!
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It's a terrific episode, and not just I'm in it. The producers did a fantastic job.
Thank you, Matt! This was such an important show, and mad props to George Iny at the APA for leading the charge. If you're heading to a dealership, watch this show!
Awesome to see @lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social on last night’s new episode of CBC Marketplace!
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Buying a new car? Hidden cameras show some Ontario dealerships adding extra charges and features | CBC News
Marketplace visited 15 car dealerships in the Greater Toronto Area with hidden cameras rolling, posing as customers to see if dealerships honour the price in their ads. We found out some car dealershi...
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Thank you, Matt! This was such an important show, and mad props to George Iny at the APA for leading the charge. If you're heading to a dealership, watch this show!
This is cool.
Larry Monsma and his team of volunteers help remove thousands of pounds of trash from Anchorage’s waterways ever year.
Check out Larry's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
Check out Larry's story here, and meet more people who go above and beyond to strengthen our community in Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska at alaskapublic.org/littlebit.
November 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
This is cool.
Want me to explain how the North American auto industry is like that time my father bought a turkey that wouldn't fit in the oven? Sure you do. We build 1.3M; we buy 1.9M. Why the math doesn't math.
driving.ca/column/lorra...
driving.ca/column/lorra...
Lorraine Explains: How many Canadian-built vehicles do Canadians actually buy?
We build 1.3M; we buy 1.9M — but few are Canadian-made
driving.ca
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Want me to explain how the North American auto industry is like that time my father bought a turkey that wouldn't fit in the oven? Sure you do. We build 1.3M; we buy 1.9M. Why the math doesn't math.
driving.ca/column/lorra...
driving.ca/column/lorra...
My cat has been missing for over 6 weeks. Discovered someone had ripped down her 'Missing' flyers in my neighbourhood. It wasn't the city. Please don't rip down someone's missing pet flyers. I put them back up. But please don't do that.
October 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
My cat has been missing for over 6 weeks. Discovered someone had ripped down her 'Missing' flyers in my neighbourhood. It wasn't the city. Please don't rip down someone's missing pet flyers. I put them back up. But please don't do that.
My Dad died 29 years ago. Today. Right around this time.
I miss you, Pop. I'll keep you alive in the words. Promise.
I miss you, Pop. I'll keep you alive in the words. Promise.
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
My Dad died 29 years ago. Today. Right around this time.
I miss you, Pop. I'll keep you alive in the words. Promise.
I miss you, Pop. I'll keep you alive in the words. Promise.
So this Mellon dude wrote the check to pay the military for the country that was formerly a democracy. If he writes the cheque for the monstrosity of a ballroom being erected at the White House, does that make it the...The Mellon Ball?
October 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
So this Mellon dude wrote the check to pay the military for the country that was formerly a democracy. If he writes the cheque for the monstrosity of a ballroom being erected at the White House, does that make it the...The Mellon Ball?
The most powerful man in the world is reading from Coles Notes like that guy I sat beside in grade 10 who hadn't read the book. At least that guy had a cool jean jacket and in one year would be the proud owner of a Trans Am. We're doomed.
Donald Trump seems to want one thing from his imminent trip to South-East Asia. Not to discuss security issues around Taiwan or the South China Sea, diplomats say—but to oversee a peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand
How to win prizes and lose influence
America’s president pushes for a peace conference in Malaysia
econ.st
October 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The most powerful man in the world is reading from Coles Notes like that guy I sat beside in grade 10 who hadn't read the book. At least that guy had a cool jean jacket and in one year would be the proud owner of a Trans Am. We're doomed.
Are we still doing ethical and legal questions? Asking for a neighbour.
The donation has raised ethical and legal questions about private funding for military salaries.
Trump Friend Gives $130M to Pay Troops After Democrats Block Pay Extension
www.newsweek.com
October 25, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Are we still doing ethical and legal questions? Asking for a neighbour.
Press release next week: "New wing of the Pentagon to be called Musk's Tusks. Or Gates Gates. Or Bezos Brigadoon. Or the Oracle Miracle.
Trump’s using $130m from anonymous donor to pay military salaries amid shutdown
Trump’s using $130m from anonymous donor to pay military salaries amid shutdown
Trump’s using $130m from anonymous donor to pay military salaries amid shutdown
www.independent.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Press release next week: "New wing of the Pentagon to be called Musk's Tusks. Or Gates Gates. Or Bezos Brigadoon. Or the Oracle Miracle.
It's rare for a column of mine to stay on the hot list a day beyond its publish date. This is Monday's column. On a Thursday night, riding at number 2. Maybe I'm right about the future of the Canadian auto manufacturing industry? driving.ca/column/lorra...
Lorraine Explains: When Canada can no longer trust its (Jeep) compass
Let’s invest with the people who actually want to be here.
driving.ca
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
It's rare for a column of mine to stay on the hot list a day beyond its publish date. This is Monday's column. On a Thursday night, riding at number 2. Maybe I'm right about the future of the Canadian auto manufacturing industry? driving.ca/column/lorra...
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Any American medium that fails to cover the largest protests in American history is failing in the basic mission of informing the public about the facts.
#NoKings
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Any American medium that fails to cover the largest protests in American history is failing in the basic mission of informing the public about the facts.
#NoKings
#NoKings
Motherlode today. Mail all day from people sharing stories. Winner so far? NINE kids, one bathroom.
Let’s talk about bathrooms
I’m about to talk about the good old days. My family of six grew up in a house (where I still live), and we had one bathroom.
www.thespec.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Motherlode today. Mail all day from people sharing stories. Winner so far? NINE kids, one bathroom.
Linked In proposes I follow Bari Weiss thank you no
October 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Linked In proposes I follow Bari Weiss thank you no
Come on now. The RCMP is far busier covering up for Doug Ford.
Mini-Trump wants the "despicable" RCMP to jail Justin Trudeau.
When PP was in government we had:
Fraud king Arthur Porter-jailed
Pm chief of staff Bruce Carson-jailed
Del Maestro-jailed
Nigel Wright-$90,000 secret pay out.
btw, who directed Pierre Poutine?
Putting the con in conservative
When PP was in government we had:
Fraud king Arthur Porter-jailed
Pm chief of staff Bruce Carson-jailed
Del Maestro-jailed
Nigel Wright-$90,000 secret pay out.
btw, who directed Pierre Poutine?
Putting the con in conservative
October 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Come on now. The RCMP is far busier covering up for Doug Ford.
So the wrong Kiss guy died.
October 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
So the wrong Kiss guy died.
Re Carney and cutting deals with the U.S.: Be wary of headlines positioning the entire Canadian auto industry as being represented by CVMA - Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association. Strong lobby, but they only represent Stellantis/GM/Ford. 1/2
October 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Re Carney and cutting deals with the U.S.: Be wary of headlines positioning the entire Canadian auto industry as being represented by CVMA - Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association. Strong lobby, but they only represent Stellantis/GM/Ford. 1/2
I set up a GoFundMe (www.gofundme.com/f/sweet-pea-...) for the woman who has been here every night for three weeks with cameras/cages/supplies. A volunteer rescuer, pays for all her own gear. I forwarded her the first $580 and she transferred it immediately to a cat rescue operation. Amazing.
October 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I set up a GoFundMe (www.gofundme.com/f/sweet-pea-...) for the woman who has been here every night for three weeks with cameras/cages/supplies. A volunteer rescuer, pays for all her own gear. I forwarded her the first $580 and she transferred it immediately to a cat rescue operation. Amazing.
My Sweet Pea has been missing for nearly 3 weeks. South central Burlington. Please keep an eye out for me.
www.thespec.com/life/relatio...
www.thespec.com/life/relatio...
Sweet Pea is missing
If you got a flyer with a picture of my Sweet Pea in your mailbox, please keep it on your fridge for just a little longer.
www.thespec.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My Sweet Pea has been missing for nearly 3 weeks. South central Burlington. Please keep an eye out for me.
www.thespec.com/life/relatio...
www.thespec.com/life/relatio...
I blocked an asshole. My cat is still missing and I don't have the bandwidth to argue with uniformed - but very certain - morons.
September 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I blocked an asshole. My cat is still missing and I don't have the bandwidth to argue with uniformed - but very certain - morons.
As Ford endorses vandalism, the city twists ever tighter and it's costing us billions.
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driving.ca/column/lorra...
Lorraine Explains: Doug Ford's interpretive dance system for laws and traffic woes
Speed cameras free up police to cover higher-level crime, punish only those who choose to speed, and they work
driving.ca
September 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As Ford endorses vandalism, the city twists ever tighter and it's costing us billions.
driving.ca/column/lorra...
driving.ca/column/lorra...
Me: "This is that EDM crap, isn't it?"
BF: "Yeah."
Me: "This is music to murder by."
BF: "I don't think we should kill anyone."
Me: "No, I mean if you were a serial killer, this is the music that is playing in your head while you are doing the murdering."
BF:
BF:
BF:
BF: "Yeah."
Me: "This is music to murder by."
BF: "I don't think we should kill anyone."
Me: "No, I mean if you were a serial killer, this is the music that is playing in your head while you are doing the murdering."
BF:
BF:
BF:
September 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Me: "This is that EDM crap, isn't it?"
BF: "Yeah."
Me: "This is music to murder by."
BF: "I don't think we should kill anyone."
Me: "No, I mean if you were a serial killer, this is the music that is playing in your head while you are doing the murdering."
BF:
BF:
BF:
BF: "Yeah."
Me: "This is music to murder by."
BF: "I don't think we should kill anyone."
Me: "No, I mean if you were a serial killer, this is the music that is playing in your head while you are doing the murdering."
BF:
BF:
BF:
If you're away and your teenage kids are home having a party (they are) call them and tell them to turn down the damned music. Thank you.
September 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
If you're away and your teenage kids are home having a party (they are) call them and tell them to turn down the damned music. Thank you.
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Anyone want to tag Canadian authors?
I'll start with two I know of off the top of my head:
@ziyatong.bsky.social
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
I'll start with two I know of off the top of my head:
@ziyatong.bsky.social
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
A spokesperson for Indigo, the country's largest bookseller, said sales of Canadian-authored books are up 25 per cent year-over-year
OMG I love this news!!!!❤️🇨🇦
Across our country & economy Canadians are putting their "elbows up".
Exports shifting away from the USA, retail sales shifting, Canadian content & authors are seeing increased sales/revenues, Canadian/non USA travel up & USA travel way down, ...
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Across our country & economy Canadians are putting their "elbows up".
Exports shifting away from the USA, retail sales shifting, Canadian content & authors are seeing increased sales/revenues, Canadian/non USA travel up & USA travel way down, ...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
September 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Anyone want to tag Canadian authors?
I'll start with two I know of off the top of my head:
@ziyatong.bsky.social
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
I'll start with two I know of off the top of my head:
@ziyatong.bsky.social
@lorrainesommerfeld.bsky.social
We saw Pea in our yard late last night. She bolted again, but at least we know she's close!
September 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We saw Pea in our yard late last night. She bolted again, but at least we know she's close!