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Semi-retired educator. Proud Canadian. Toronto Raptor’s fan. Be kind.
Exactly.
When Common Sense Isn’t Enough: Fire Bans and the Performative Ego. open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
When Common Sense Isn’t Enough: Fire Bans and the Performative Ego.
Canada is in the midst of a tinder dry spell. Governments are responding with forest access restrictions and burn bans. Right on cue, the usual suspects are using it as an opportunity to divide us.
open.substack.com
August 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
theconversation.com/how-do-child...
How do children learn to read? This literacy expert says ‘there are as many ways as there are students’
US schools are going all in on phonics, but research shows that approach won’t work for every child. A blended literacy strategy can get more students reading.
theconversation.com
April 25, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Concerned about crowd size and “managing” journalists has a familiar ring.
Three Things Reporters Would Ask Poilievre. If They Could via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...
Three Things Reporters Would Ask Poilievre. If They Could | The Tyee
The Conservatives are keeping a stranglehold on media questions. Here are a few that aren’t getting to the party leader.
thetyee.ca
April 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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If you are worried about disinformation and media manipulation in this election give a pass to
@ctvyourmorning.bsky.social
They caved to pressure from Pierre Poiievre's online posse in their continual harassment of @rachelgilmore.bsky.social
She is a truth teller.
CTV is not.
April 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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March 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Biggest hypocrite ever!
A couple months ago when Minister Joly announced an Arctic military presence plan, Poilievre asked, “…from who? Santa Claus?”

Now I guess he’s suddenly terrified of Santa Claus? What a joke this man is. I wouldn’t hire him to mow my lawn, let alone be PM.
February 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Truth. 😂
February 5, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Mr Chretien has always been the Liberal Party’s best strategist. At 91 years old, his political instincts are as sharp as ever.

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/for...
Former PM Chretien says Liberal party must move back to 'radical centre'
As the Liberal party searches for a new leader, former prime minister Jean Chretien says it's time for the party to move back to the "radical centre" to help its electoral fortunes.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Go Raps.
November 24, 2024 at 10:50 PM