Tom Veenstra
@tomveenstra.bsky.social
Dad, Partner, Teacher, Toronto, NerdStuff, Raptors, plus duties as assigned.
When we debated coming to the watch party at the dome, I said “What if it goes to extra innings”
Nobody listened, nobody
Nobody listened, nobody
October 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
When we debated coming to the watch party at the dome, I said “What if it goes to extra innings”
Nobody listened, nobody
Nobody listened, nobody
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Today is #TruthandReconciliation day today.
People often talk as if residential schools are a thing of the past. They aren’t.
They are still causing damage to this day. People who deny that they happened are still causing damage to this day.
Survivors are still alive to this day.
People often talk as if residential schools are a thing of the past. They aren’t.
They are still causing damage to this day. People who deny that they happened are still causing damage to this day.
Survivors are still alive to this day.
September 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Today is #TruthandReconciliation day today.
People often talk as if residential schools are a thing of the past. They aren’t.
They are still causing damage to this day. People who deny that they happened are still causing damage to this day.
Survivors are still alive to this day.
People often talk as if residential schools are a thing of the past. They aren’t.
They are still causing damage to this day. People who deny that they happened are still causing damage to this day.
Survivors are still alive to this day.
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So now taxpayers will have to pay for traffic safety measures, rather than having law-breakers foot the bill through fines. How is that good for taxpayers? www.cp24.com/local/toront...
September 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
So now taxpayers will have to pay for traffic safety measures, rather than having law-breakers foot the bill through fines. How is that good for taxpayers? www.cp24.com/local/toront...
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Not nearly enough people are saying “The Palestinians were right all along. We are so sorry.”
August 12, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Not nearly enough people are saying “The Palestinians were right all along. We are so sorry.”
Well THIS little library shelf in my neighbourhood kinda tells a story all by itself…
August 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Well THIS little library shelf in my neighbourhood kinda tells a story all by itself…
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Canada has abandoned the path of reconciliation and nation-to-nation building in favour of a continuation of ruthless settler capitalism disguised as “elbows up” nationalism. This isn’t going to end well.
Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Chiefs there will be no amendments to Bill C-5 in closed door talks, according to audio leaked to APTN News.
www.aptnnews.ca?p=273935
www.aptnnews.ca?p=273935
Leaked tape: PM tells chiefs he'll side with them on development
Carney rejects pleas to amend Bill C-5, but commits to standing with chiefs in conflicts with provinces over development plans.
www.aptnnews.ca
July 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Canada has abandoned the path of reconciliation and nation-to-nation building in favour of a continuation of ruthless settler capitalism disguised as “elbows up” nationalism. This isn’t going to end well.
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One of my sisters is hiking through the French/Swiss/Italian Alps right now so I’m stealing her pictures as reminders of this beautiful world we get to live in that is worth fighting for.
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July 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
One of my sisters is hiking through the French/Swiss/Italian Alps right now so I’m stealing her pictures as reminders of this beautiful world we get to live in that is worth fighting for.
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The TDSB has put the brakes on renaming three schools now that Paul Calandra and the Ontario PCs have taken over the board: tinyurl.com/mr2taf5c
I have some name ideas that Doug Ford and the Cons might approve.
#OnPoli
I have some name ideas that Doug Ford and the Cons might approve.
#OnPoli
July 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The TDSB has put the brakes on renaming three schools now that Paul Calandra and the Ontario PCs have taken over the board: tinyurl.com/mr2taf5c
I have some name ideas that Doug Ford and the Cons might approve.
#OnPoli
I have some name ideas that Doug Ford and the Cons might approve.
#OnPoli
Saw The Life of Chuck this weekend - terrific, original, totally unpredictable… a GREAT flick. HIGHLY recommend! Shoutout to @stephenking.bsky.social, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and everyone else involved.
June 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Saw The Life of Chuck this weekend - terrific, original, totally unpredictable… a GREAT flick. HIGHLY recommend! Shoutout to @stephenking.bsky.social, @markhamillofficial.bsky.social and everyone else involved.
Wonder if @gailsimone.bsky.social can get to Toronto by Thursday?
HOW COULD SHE SAY NO TO THUNDER GLOVE?!
HOW COULD SHE SAY NO TO THUNDER GLOVE?!
June 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Wonder if @gailsimone.bsky.social can get to Toronto by Thursday?
HOW COULD SHE SAY NO TO THUNDER GLOVE?!
HOW COULD SHE SAY NO TO THUNDER GLOVE?!
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Important post from an elementary school teacher about heat in classrooms, which disproportionately impacts young children and staff with pre-existing medical xondiriins (eg diabetes, heart disease) www.reddit.com/r/ontario/co... #OntEd
Should schools be open on Monday if the temperature with the humidex is 48°C?
www.reddit.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Important post from an elementary school teacher about heat in classrooms, which disproportionately impacts young children and staff with pre-existing medical xondiriins (eg diabetes, heart disease) www.reddit.com/r/ontario/co... #OntEd
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Lecturing activists on being peaceful always implies those standing up for human rights & protecting others are at fault for violence & not the state.
June 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lecturing activists on being peaceful always implies those standing up for human rights & protecting others are at fault for violence & not the state.
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The Right Way To Protest is to stand very still in your apartment and whisper “I wish this wasn’t happening” then get your ass to work, you’re gonna be late damn it
June 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Right Way To Protest is to stand very still in your apartment and whisper “I wish this wasn’t happening” then get your ass to work, you’re gonna be late damn it
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Not usually one to post sunsets and such, but thought this one was pretty good…
May 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Not usually one to post sunsets and such, but thought this one was pretty good…
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Granite City School District is asking people to support racism. So, you know, that’s awesome 🙄 They are hiding/removing replies on this post on FB.
What a disgusting thing to teach their students.
What a disgusting thing to teach their students.
April 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Granite City School District is asking people to support racism. So, you know, that’s awesome 🙄 They are hiding/removing replies on this post on FB.
What a disgusting thing to teach their students.
What a disgusting thing to teach their students.
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Ten homes where there used to be one. But should it be allowed as-of-right? If it were two fourplexes + garden suites side-by-side, Toronto answers yes. But if the fourplexes are attached on one side, no, it's now an apartment building. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Edward Keenan: There’s a lot to love about the newest solution to Toronto’s housing shortage. There’s only one thing to hate about it
This “missing middle” small apartment complex is exactly what every Toronto neighbourhood needs — and there may be no more of them built.
www.thestar.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Ten homes where there used to be one. But should it be allowed as-of-right? If it were two fourplexes + garden suites side-by-side, Toronto answers yes. But if the fourplexes are attached on one side, no, it's now an apartment building. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Dropped a Bluesky post in the family chat, because we as a family approve palindrome humour. INCREDIBLY proud of my firstborn’s response - must have done something right!
April 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dropped a Bluesky post in the family chat, because we as a family approve palindrome humour. INCREDIBLY proud of my firstborn’s response - must have done something right!
Pierre is getting WORRIED about losing this election!
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Pierre is getting WORRIED about losing this election!
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#NeverVoteConservative #WomenAgainstPoilievre #NeverPoilievre #cdnpoli #CanadaSky #TeamCarney #TeamGerretsen #PuntTheRunt
Andrew Lawton/ true north at his worst, called the Commemoration of Polytechnique Massacre a " Fake Holiday" promoted by "Feminazis."
But he is running for PierrePoilievre in London.
But he is running for PierrePoilievre in London.
April 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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I’m devastated, but I’m also angry. I’m angry because this is an attack on press freedom.
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
April 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I’m devastated, but I’m also angry. I’m angry because this is an attack on press freedom.
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
If opportunities can be stripped from journalists simply because enough people repeat the same bad-faith narrative, how can anyone withstand the career impact of doing work that matters?
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March 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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A Brief History of Parents Today Are Controlled By Their Kids
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March 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
A Brief History of Parents Today Are Controlled By Their Kids
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Poilievre insists not being aware of India helping his campaign just practice for not being aware of America helping his campaign
Poilievre insists not being aware of India helping his campaign just practice for not being aware of America helping his campaign
OTTAWA - Amid revelations that India aided the leadership campaign of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, the opposition leader insists that having absolutely no idea about this will be great traini...
www.thebeaverton.com
March 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Poilievre insists not being aware of India helping his campaign just practice for not being aware of America helping his campaign