Ann Blake
@ablake.bsky.social
Canadian senior, political junkie. Interested in heritage, culture, genealogy. Slow Horses (Mick Heron) fan.
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The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
December 6, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Nobel Prize committee should announce the World Cup winner tomorrow
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This coming from the guy who literally had MPs hiding behind a curtain just one week ago because he was afraid he might accidentally trigger an election with all his rhetoric. 😆
November 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This coming from the guy who literally had MPs hiding behind a curtain just one week ago because he was afraid he might accidentally trigger an election with all his rhetoric. 😆
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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In extremely unsurprising news, Shoppers Drug Mart and other large pharmacy chains continue to pressure pharmacists to churn out low value MedsChecks on the public dime.
Shoppers Drug Mart billed $81M for MedsChecks in 2 years when COVID services waned https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/shoppers-drug-mart-medscheck-billing-9.6981970
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
In extremely unsurprising news, Shoppers Drug Mart and other large pharmacy chains continue to pressure pharmacists to churn out low value MedsChecks on the public dime.
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Of course Pierre Poilivere is not reflecting on his leadership.
#nevervoteConservative
He would have to be capable of self reflection and he isn't capable of anything except stoking rage and anger
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
#nevervoteConservative
He would have to be capable of self reflection and he isn't capable of anything except stoking rage and anger
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre says he is not reflecting on his leadership style after MP departures | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he is not reflecting on his leadership style after two MPs announced they were leaving his caucus — including one who cited the leader's "negative" ...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Of course Pierre Poilivere is not reflecting on his leadership.
#nevervoteConservative
He would have to be capable of self reflection and he isn't capable of anything except stoking rage and anger
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
#nevervoteConservative
He would have to be capable of self reflection and he isn't capable of anything except stoking rage and anger
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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There was enormous attention on Doug Ford's World Series Ad.
Much less attention on his CDN ad.
Doug is promising to rip up "red tape" to get at the Ring of Fire ore bodies.
People in the region have gone 30 years without drinking water. He refuses to meet them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb5-...
Much less attention on his CDN ad.
Doug is promising to rip up "red tape" to get at the Ring of Fire ore bodies.
People in the region have gone 30 years without drinking water. He refuses to meet them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb5-...
THE OTHER WORLD SERIES AD - MORE RING OF FIRE BS!!!
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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November 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
There was enormous attention on Doug Ford's World Series Ad.
Much less attention on his CDN ad.
Doug is promising to rip up "red tape" to get at the Ring of Fire ore bodies.
People in the region have gone 30 years without drinking water. He refuses to meet them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb5-...
Much less attention on his CDN ad.
Doug is promising to rip up "red tape" to get at the Ring of Fire ore bodies.
People in the region have gone 30 years without drinking water. He refuses to meet them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb5-...
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The people tracking Melissa are doing it without pay. 😡
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The people tracking Melissa are doing it without pay. 😡
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I worked downtown at the time (in the Market) and that was the weirdest day.
A cpl Canadian things made me proud:
1) all shooter could get his hands on for the attack was an antiquated rifle
2) the news coverage was sober and cautious and didn't report anything until confirmed
A cpl Canadian things made me proud:
1) all shooter could get his hands on for the attack was an antiquated rifle
2) the news coverage was sober and cautious and didn't report anything until confirmed
On this day in 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a member of the Ceremonial Guard, was fatally shot at the National War Memorial. The shooter ran inside the Parliament Buildings and was shot by RCMP officers and died on scene. Three others were injured in the attack.
October 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I worked downtown at the time (in the Market) and that was the weirdest day.
A cpl Canadian things made me proud:
1) all shooter could get his hands on for the attack was an antiquated rifle
2) the news coverage was sober and cautious and didn't report anything until confirmed
A cpl Canadian things made me proud:
1) all shooter could get his hands on for the attack was an antiquated rifle
2) the news coverage was sober and cautious and didn't report anything until confirmed
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Infuriating and tragic, tho, that shooter had basically been screaming for help for years and the system failed him completely
And god bless the random passerby who held Cpl Cirillo and did her best to comfort him as he died, thinking about that still makes me cry
And god bless the random passerby who held Cpl Cirillo and did her best to comfort him as he died, thinking about that still makes me cry
October 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Infuriating and tragic, tho, that shooter had basically been screaming for help for years and the system failed him completely
And god bless the random passerby who held Cpl Cirillo and did her best to comfort him as he died, thinking about that still makes me cry
And god bless the random passerby who held Cpl Cirillo and did her best to comfort him as he died, thinking about that still makes me cry
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Due to technical difficulties, the OC Transpo website is currently down. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We’ll keep you updated and apologize for the inconvenience.
The Travel Planner remains available.
We’ll keep you updated and apologize for the inconvenience.
The Travel Planner remains available.
October 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Due to technical difficulties, the OC Transpo website is currently down. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We’ll keep you updated and apologize for the inconvenience.
The Travel Planner remains available.
We’ll keep you updated and apologize for the inconvenience.
The Travel Planner remains available.
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“Imagine there was a truck heading directly for your children. What would you do? Surely everything in your power to save them, including jumping in its way?” That truck is climate change.
Great to speak with @theguardian.com’s Maya Goodfellow about my new book, #RunLikeAGirl.
Great to speak with @theguardian.com’s Maya Goodfellow about my new book, #RunLikeAGirl.
Canada’s former climate minister on making a change, ‘aloof’ Trudeau and sexism
Catherine McKenna’s memoir delves into thorny parts of being in office including death threats and being referred to as ‘climate Barbie’
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
“Imagine there was a truck heading directly for your children. What would you do? Surely everything in your power to save them, including jumping in its way?” That truck is climate change.
Great to speak with @theguardian.com’s Maya Goodfellow about my new book, #RunLikeAGirl.
Great to speak with @theguardian.com’s Maya Goodfellow about my new book, #RunLikeAGirl.
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Didn’t expect this from @deadder.bsky.social in today’s @globeandmail 🤣.
For those wondering my #RunLikeaGirl book is focused on what I learned about making change in hopes of inspiring women and young people! 🏃♀️
For those wondering my #RunLikeaGirl book is focused on what I learned about making change in hopes of inspiring women and young people! 🏃♀️
October 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Didn’t expect this from @deadder.bsky.social in today’s @globeandmail 🤣.
For those wondering my #RunLikeaGirl book is focused on what I learned about making change in hopes of inspiring women and young people! 🏃♀️
For those wondering my #RunLikeaGirl book is focused on what I learned about making change in hopes of inspiring women and young people! 🏃♀️
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This is really important.
The South Korean Ministry of Defense has awarded medals of merit to 11 officers for disobeying direct orders of superiors during the martial law fiasco, orders that they deemed to be contrary to the constitution and endangerment to democracy.
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
www.chosun.com/english/nati...
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders
National Defense Ministry Honors 11 Soldiers for Refusing Illegal Orders Honored for rejecting illegal orders during martial law, Marine death probe
www.chosun.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
This is really important.
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Dismantling of civilization
I thought then and I still believe that tearing out railroad tracks was one of the stupidest, most short-sighted things this country has ever done
Canada nation built (and built and built and built) until the 1970s, then began the great dismantling. I'd pin it to Mulroney era when rails were ripped out across country & Chretien/Harris pulling out of housing funding/backstopping. Canada Post stuff is just another dismantling moment.
September 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Dismantling of civilization
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She’s not wrong.
September 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
She’s not wrong.
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Super proud of the Canadian women's rugby team.
They never stopped. They never gave up. Right to the end.
I have always wondered why rugby isn't one of our national games?
Canadian women showed us how it's done.
They never stopped. They never gave up. Right to the end.
I have always wondered why rugby isn't one of our national games?
Canadian women showed us how it's done.
September 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Super proud of the Canadian women's rugby team.
They never stopped. They never gave up. Right to the end.
I have always wondered why rugby isn't one of our national games?
Canadian women showed us how it's done.
They never stopped. They never gave up. Right to the end.
I have always wondered why rugby isn't one of our national games?
Canadian women showed us how it's done.
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Fighting to protect democracy in Ontario schools.
September 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Fighting to protect democracy in Ontario schools.
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I'm sorry but Pierre Poilivere, just like republicans in the US, stokes hate, division and fear and then is concerned NOT for others but for his own. Stop formenting hate then.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in Canada, U.S. | CBC News
Pierre Poilievre says he worries for his family as political violence concerns grow in the U.S. and Canada following the fatal shooting of an American right-wing activist. The Conservative leader beli...
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September 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
I'm sorry but Pierre Poilivere, just like republicans in the US, stokes hate, division and fear and then is concerned NOT for others but for his own. Stop formenting hate then.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Why Isn’t The Agency That Handed The Children Over To Them Prosecuted? Ijs 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾
September 7, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Why Isn’t The Agency That Handed The Children Over To Them Prosecuted? Ijs 👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾
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No nation that is not a signatory to the International Criminal Court or a part of the WHO or the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, or that invites war criminals to speak on their soil should host the headquarters of the United Nations.
Please suggest a more appropriate location for the UN.
Please suggest a more appropriate location for the UN.
September 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
No nation that is not a signatory to the International Criminal Court or a part of the WHO or the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, or that invites war criminals to speak on their soil should host the headquarters of the United Nations.
Please suggest a more appropriate location for the UN.
Please suggest a more appropriate location for the UN.
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