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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄. This year hasn’t been easy, but I hope the routine and timelessness of the season bring you a little peace, comfort, and light. #Flowers #AllanGardens #Toronto
Moral panic isn’t a new phenomenon; what has changed is the medium through which it spreads. Check out this fascinating CBC podcast series, "The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall." www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall | CBC Podcasts | CBC Listen
In the 1980s and 90s, Satan and his followers were accused of brainwashing children, sacrificing babies, and infiltrating North American society on a massive scale — yet these thousands of alleged Sat...
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December 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Moral panic isn’t a new phenomenon; what has changed is the medium through which it spreads. Check out this fascinating CBC podcast series, "The Devil You Know with Sarah Marshall." www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Can't imagine any A-list artists would agree to perform at the Kennedy Centre if they follow through on this threat.
"Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change" www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...
"Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change" www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...
Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Can't imagine any A-list artists would agree to perform at the Kennedy Centre if they follow through on this threat.
"Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change" www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...
"Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change" www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...
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The best (and most cost-effective way) to eat a steak the size of Canada is one province at a time. (See Russia's playbook in Ukraine.)
December 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The best (and most cost-effective way) to eat a steak the size of Canada is one province at a time. (See Russia's playbook in Ukraine.)
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For Ottawa, the sovereignty threat is real. In backing Greenland’s sovereignty, Canada aims not only to affirm the principle of self-determination but also to reinforce its own sovereignty over all parts of Canada. The last thing they want is for one of the Premieres to get a personal invite to DC.
With the U.S. threatening to take over the Arctic island, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she shared the federal government's full support for the sovereignty of Greenland in a conversation with the Danish foreign minister.
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Anita Anand stands up for Greenland’s sovereignty
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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December 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
For Ottawa, the sovereignty threat is real. In backing Greenland’s sovereignty, Canada aims not only to affirm the principle of self-determination but also to reinforce its own sovereignty over all parts of Canada. The last thing they want is for one of the Premieres to get a personal invite to DC.
"What surprised people about Margaret Atwood’s memoir.
The Handmaid’s Tale author shares her life story in Book of Lives" www.cbc.ca/books/thenex...
The Handmaid’s Tale author shares her life story in Book of Lives" www.cbc.ca/books/thenex...
What surprised people about Margaret Atwood’s memoir | CBC
The Handmaid’s Tale author shares her life story in Book of Lives. Fellow writers Susan Swan and Mona Awad discussed what stood out to them about the memoir on The Next Chapter.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"What surprised people about Margaret Atwood’s memoir.
The Handmaid’s Tale author shares her life story in Book of Lives" www.cbc.ca/books/thenex...
The Handmaid’s Tale author shares her life story in Book of Lives" www.cbc.ca/books/thenex...
"Zelenskyy meets with Carney in Halifax before Ukraine president’s talks with Trump in Florida." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Zelenskyy meets with Carney in Halifax before Ukraine president’s talks with Trump in Florida | CBC News
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Halifax on Saturday during a stopover before heading to the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump for talks aimed at e...
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December 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
"Zelenskyy meets with Carney in Halifax before Ukraine president’s talks with Trump in Florida." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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It can get overwhelming with so many unprecedented things happening seemingly all at once. We get it. But you are not alone; now is the time to get involved. Find 1 or 2 issues you are passionate about, look for others w/the same passion, and speak up & act together with one voice. #DemocracyMatters
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December 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It can get overwhelming with so many unprecedented things happening seemingly all at once. We get it. But you are not alone; now is the time to get involved. Find 1 or 2 issues you are passionate about, look for others w/the same passion, and speak up & act together with one voice. #DemocracyMatters
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If society cracks down on extremism, they win. If society doesn't crack down, they also win. The way forward isn’t fear or force alone, it’s building resilient communities, defending shared values openly, & refusing to let extremists define the rules of our public life. Choose confidence over panic.
December 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If society cracks down on extremism, they win. If society doesn't crack down, they also win. The way forward isn’t fear or force alone, it’s building resilient communities, defending shared values openly, & refusing to let extremists define the rules of our public life. Choose confidence over panic.
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You strengthen your sovereignty by ensuring that others have theirs. 💪
🇨🇦 "Canada opening its 1st consulate in Greenland" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
🇨🇦 "Canada opening its 1st consulate in Greenland" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Canada opening its 1st consulate in Greenland
Canada and Greenland are seeking to deepen ties as both deal with threats to their sovereignty from U.S. President Donald Trump.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
You strengthen your sovereignty by ensuring that others have theirs. 💪
🇨🇦 "Canada opening its 1st consulate in Greenland" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
🇨🇦 "Canada opening its 1st consulate in Greenland" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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"Greenland limits foreigners’ right to property after mounting US interest" english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2...
Greenland limits foreigners’ right to property after mounting US interest
Greenland’s parliament has adopted legislation limiting foreigners’ right to own property on the vast Arctic island, following mounting interest from US
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November 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"Greenland limits foreigners’ right to property after mounting US interest" english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2...
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The U.S. "Space Force" installation in Greenland is called Pituffik(place where we tie our dogs in Greenlandic) Space Base. The site is used primarily by the U.S. as a key node in its missile early-warning network and as a strategic listening post to monitor the occasional Russian sub.
December 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The U.S. "Space Force" installation in Greenland is called Pituffik(place where we tie our dogs in Greenlandic) Space Base. The site is used primarily by the U.S. as a key node in its missile early-warning network and as a strategic listening post to monitor the occasional Russian sub.
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Here's an interesting and often overlooked piece of history: During World War II, the United States occupied Greenland to prevent the German use of the territory after Denmark fell, and U.S. forces have remained there ever since, despite Danish objections.
December 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Here's an interesting and often overlooked piece of history: During World War II, the United States occupied Greenland to prevent the German use of the territory after Denmark fell, and U.S. forces have remained there ever since, despite Danish objections.
This is "Lebensraum" in modern dress. It was wrong when Hitler first espoused this malignant and corrupt ideology back during WWII; it is wrong now. You don't take land from an ally. Period.
They’re again advocating against Denmark when it comes to Greenland
December 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This is "Lebensraum" in modern dress. It was wrong when Hitler first espoused this malignant and corrupt ideology back during WWII; it is wrong now. You don't take land from an ally. Period.
The Catholic Church used to sell indulgences; now, the US sell pardons to the highest bidder through a series of middlemen. The Founding Fathers would roll over in their graves. Thanks, John Roberts.
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
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Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Catholic Church used to sell indulgences; now, the US sell pardons to the highest bidder through a series of middlemen. The Founding Fathers would roll over in their graves. Thanks, John Roberts.
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Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Inside the New Fast Track to a Presidential Pardon
Even some of the president’s closest advisers have been surprised by a number of the recent series of pardons.
www.wsj.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Corruption so pungent, it wafts right off the page:
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lobbyists who do pardon deals “say their going rate is $1 million. Pardon-seekers have offered some lobbyists close to the president success fees of as much as $6 million if they can close the deal.”
Gift link www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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👀 "Death of dog after avian influenza exposure in Alberta marks second such case in Canada. Goldendoodle died after catching bird flu from snow goose" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Death of dog after avian influenza exposure marks second such case in Canada | CBC News
A dog in Alberta died in November after being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza. It's the second confirmed fatal case of avian flu in a domestic dog in Canada, with the first being reported...
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December 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
👀 "Death of dog after avian influenza exposure in Alberta marks second such case in Canada. Goldendoodle died after catching bird flu from snow goose" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The weaponization of freedom of speech and expression. "‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture.
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The weaponization of freedom of speech and expression. "‘It’s frightening’: How far right is infiltrating everyday culture.
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Extremist messaging now woven into music and YouTube videos, with one expert saying: ‘You can be radicalised sitting on your couch’" www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
It’s hard to believe that 2000 was already 25 years ago. These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the making. #nostalgia www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far
Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the mak...
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December 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It’s hard to believe that 2000 was already 25 years ago. These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the making. #nostalgia www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/f...
Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation - Social Media Lab
Most conversations about AI focus on convenience, like how it drafts emails or speeds up everyday tasks, but the real story runs deeper. As Philip Mai shared at the Pathways to Prosperity Conference i...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/f...
PoliDashboard.org Launches Major Update to Advance Transparency in Political Advertising On Facebook and Instagram socialmedialab.ca/2025/07/29/p...
PoliDashboard Launches Major Update to Advance Transparency in Political Advertising On Facebook and Instagram - Social Media Lab
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 25, 2025 Toronto, ON — The Social Media Lab at Toronto Metropolitan University is pleased to announce a major update to PoliDashboard.org, a free public web app that enhances...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
PoliDashboard.org Launches Major Update to Advance Transparency in Political Advertising On Facebook and Instagram socialmedialab.ca/2025/07/29/p...
AI’s Impact on Canadians: A Briefing for the Senate socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/a...
AI’s Impact on Canadians: A Briefing for the Senate - Social Media Lab
Anatoliy Gruzd, co-director of the Social Media Lab addressed the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications on November 25, 2025, as part of its review of the opportunities and challen...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
AI’s Impact on Canadians: A Briefing for the Senate socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/a...
[New Paper Alert] Who’s Telling the Story of the Russia-Ukraine War on Telegram? socialmedialab.ca/2025/10/27/n...
[New Paper Alert] Who's Telling the Story of the Russia-Ukraine War on Telegram? - Social Media Lab
What happens when one of the world’s biggest wars plays out on one of the least understood platforms? In the aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Telegram quietly...
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December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
[New Paper Alert] Who’s Telling the Story of the Russia-Ukraine War on Telegram? socialmedialab.ca/2025/10/27/n...
Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/f...
Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation - Social Media Lab
Most conversations about AI focus on convenience, like how it drafts emails or speeds up everyday tasks, but the real story runs deeper. As Philip Mai shared at the Pathways to Prosperity Conference i...
socialmedialab.ca
December 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Fractured Facts: How Generative AI Fuels Anti-Immigrant Misinformation socialmedialab.ca/2025/11/25/f...
"New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill this week that will require social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling." 🙄 techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/n...
NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on ‘addictive’ social media | TechCrunch
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
"New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill this week that will require social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they’re exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling." 🙄 techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/n...
"Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware" #Toronto #MadeInCanada techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/m...
Meet the team that hunts government spyware
For years, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has been aiding journalists and dissidents who have been targeted with government spyware. This is how they operate.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"Meet the team that investigates when journalists and activists get hacked with government spyware" #Toronto #MadeInCanada techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/m...