Brian Cole 🇨🇦
@briancole5.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🍁 Working stiff, amateur photographer, music lover, developing activist 📎. I support Israel, Ukraine, democracy and LGBTQ+, and do not support IRGC or it's many proxies. Deleted FB and Instagram apps because Zuck sucks. Dump Amzn, Tesla, FB, Insta and X.
More Doug Ford sleeziness.
#onpoli
#onpoli
Of course the entire school board supervision thing is about the Ford government selling land to their friends! The new grift is afoot! ‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries trustees www.torontotoday.ca/local/educat... #topoli #onpoli #onted
‘I feel like they’re hiding something’: Increased secrecy at TDSB’s real estate arm worries some trustees
During a board meeting of the Toronto Lands Corporation, the TDSB’s supervisor signalled a forthcoming change in the powerful organization’s operations
www.torontotoday.ca
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
More Doug Ford sleeziness.
#onpoli
#onpoli
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And no pipelines.🙌🙌
And no pipelines.🙌🙌
Carney recommends 7 major projects for approval, including new mines, LNG and hydro development | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Thursday seven more initiatives he's recommending for fast-tracked approval by the government's Major Projects Office — and it includes multibillion-dollar energy ...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
And no pipelines.🙌🙌
And no pipelines.🙌🙌
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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Excellent article by @laurenpelley.bsky.social explaining why the flu shot remains important (and if you haven't gotten the shot yet, now is the time - infections are rising). #vaccineswork
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
What’s the point of getting a flu shot this year? Here’s what the science says | CBC News
Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Her...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Excellent article by @laurenpelley.bsky.social explaining why the flu shot remains important (and if you haven't gotten the shot yet, now is the time - infections are rising). #vaccineswork
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
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Yes, the loss of #measles elimination status is proof that Public Health in Canada is broken.
They had one job. They saw this coming. We saw it coming.
And they did NOTHING.
Fire them all. Require all public health & infectious disease education programs in the country revise their curriculum.
They had one job. They saw this coming. We saw it coming.
And they did NOTHING.
Fire them all. Require all public health & infectious disease education programs in the country revise their curriculum.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Yes, the loss of #measles elimination status is proof that Public Health in Canada is broken.
They had one job. They saw this coming. We saw it coming.
And they did NOTHING.
Fire them all. Require all public health & infectious disease education programs in the country revise their curriculum.
They had one job. They saw this coming. We saw it coming.
And they did NOTHING.
Fire them all. Require all public health & infectious disease education programs in the country revise their curriculum.
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“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to curate a social media feed that’s heavy on the latter.”
November 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to curate a social media feed that’s heavy on the latter.”
And this is why he must never be allowed to lead.
that one guy on tinder who says he's only single because "all his ex-girlfriends are crazy"
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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 13, 2025 at 12:13 AM
And this is why he must never be allowed to lead.
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On this day in 1971, Mon oncle Antoine premiered. Set in Quebec it tells the story of 15-year-old Benoît amid the Asbestos Strike of 1949. One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won eight Canadian Film Awards.
Watch it here: www.nfb.ca/film/mon-onc...
Watch it here: www.nfb.ca/film/mon-onc...
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
On this day in 1971, Mon oncle Antoine premiered. Set in Quebec it tells the story of 15-year-old Benoît amid the Asbestos Strike of 1949. One of the greatest Canadian films ever made, it won eight Canadian Film Awards.
Watch it here: www.nfb.ca/film/mon-onc...
Watch it here: www.nfb.ca/film/mon-onc...
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Rohit Gupta, the TDSB supervisor, will earn $350,000 a year +$20,000 in expenses to get the board “back on track” despite an auditor finding no evidence of financial mismanagement.
supervisor@tdsb.on.ca
rohit.gupta@tdsb.on.ca
A former Metrolinx advisor getting things back on track is just perfect.
supervisor@tdsb.on.ca
rohit.gupta@tdsb.on.ca
A former Metrolinx advisor getting things back on track is just perfect.
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Rohit Gupta, the TDSB supervisor, will earn $350,000 a year +$20,000 in expenses to get the board “back on track” despite an auditor finding no evidence of financial mismanagement.
supervisor@tdsb.on.ca
rohit.gupta@tdsb.on.ca
A former Metrolinx advisor getting things back on track is just perfect.
supervisor@tdsb.on.ca
rohit.gupta@tdsb.on.ca
A former Metrolinx advisor getting things back on track is just perfect.
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U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home
Number of Canadians visiting the U.S. has been in steep decline since Trump took office (Should have stated since he said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state, tariffs & threats to our sovereignty)
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Number of Canadians visiting the U.S. has been in steep decline since Trump took office (Should have stated since he said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state, tariffs & threats to our sovereignty)
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News
Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spe...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home
Number of Canadians visiting the U.S. has been in steep decline since Trump took office (Should have stated since he said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state, tariffs & threats to our sovereignty)
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Number of Canadians visiting the U.S. has been in steep decline since Trump took office (Should have stated since he said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state, tariffs & threats to our sovereignty)
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
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It’s the first time in several years that I’ve been unable to attend a cenotaph service on Remembrance Day but I’m tuning into the national broadcast.
Here’s the link if you need it.
Here’s the link if you need it.
November 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It’s the first time in several years that I’ve been unable to attend a cenotaph service on Remembrance Day but I’m tuning into the national broadcast.
Here’s the link if you need it.
Here’s the link if you need it.
The world breathes a sigh of relief that Trump is NOT at #COP30
I know I would appreciate never hearing from him again.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I know I would appreciate never hearing from him again.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The world breathes a sigh of relief that Trump is NOT at #COP30
I know I would appreciate never hearing from him again.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I know I would appreciate never hearing from him again.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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RESPECT 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍
Poem by Canadian John McCrae
Poem by Canadian John McCrae
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
RESPECT 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦👍
Poem by Canadian John McCrae
Poem by Canadian John McCrae
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"Last year, a federal appeals court affirmed the jury’s verdict and $5 million judgment against Trump, ruling the trial judge did not make errors that would warrant a new trial. In June, Trump lost an effort to have the appeal reviewed by the full bench of judges. " But sure, try again... 4th time.
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/p...
Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn verdict that he sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump on Monday asked the US Supreme Court to review the $5 million case that found he sexually abused and defamed magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll.
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
"Last year, a federal appeals court affirmed the jury’s verdict and $5 million judgment against Trump, ruling the trial judge did not make errors that would warrant a new trial. In June, Trump lost an effort to have the appeal reviewed by the full bench of judges. " But sure, try again... 4th time.
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50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
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The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
50 years ago today, Nov. 10, 1975, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank beneath the waves of Lake Superior during a massive storm.
The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
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The sinking took the lives of all 29 men on the ship, and became immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This is the story of this terrible tragedy.
🧵1/20
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“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”
#RemembranceSunday2025
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday2025
#LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them”
#RemembranceSunday2025
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceSunday2025
#LestWeForget
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How many far-right groups or individuals has Poilievre courted? Please help me compile a list in the comments below. Photos appreciated. #cdnpoli
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
How many far-right groups or individuals has Poilievre courted? Please help me compile a list in the comments below. Photos appreciated. #cdnpoli
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Canada, Norway and Sweden have been named the countries with the best international reputations.
Canada has been named the most respected country in the world
According to a study by The Reputation Institute, Canada has been named the most respected country in the world.
cultmtl.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Canada, Norway and Sweden have been named the countries with the best international reputations.
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WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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“EMS in Alberta now relies on exhausted professionals who are routinely working long stretches, sometimes mandatory and without rest, to give everything they can without the support they need,”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
‘Pushed to their breaking point’: Paramedics working thousands of hours of overtime every month across Alberta
Alberta paramedics are working tens of thousands of hours of overtime every month.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
“EMS in Alberta now relies on exhausted professionals who are routinely working long stretches, sometimes mandatory and without rest, to give everything they can without the support they need,”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Poilievre prevents more MPs from leaving party by locking doors, swallowing key
Poilievre prevents more MPs from leaving party by locking doors, swallowing key
OTTAWA – In an effort to prevent any more defections from caucus, party leader Pierre Poilievre has reportedly locked all Conservative MPs in an undisclosed room in Parliament Hill before swallowing the key.
www.thebeaverton.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Poilievre prevents more MPs from leaving party by locking doors, swallowing key