Brian Bradley
@brianjbradley.bsky.social
Toronto Star Journalist 📰 + Craig Russell, Lori Jenkins, Michael Oscars biographer (#Outrageous Misfits) + New Dad 🍼 Posts about 416 and 905. He/Him
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Brian Bradley
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· Nov 11
Moving over to Blue Sky from Twitter is a bit like the moment when Dorothy goes from the black-and-white tornado world of Kansas to the colourful world of Oz.
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Her brother died in WWI and she helped smuggle his remains to Toronto. Inside a family’s obsession that led to a grave-robbing scandal
Her brother died in WWI and she helped smuggle his remains to Toronto. Inside a family’s obsession that led to a grave-robbing scandal
Driven by her mother’s grief, Helen Durie helped illegally exhume her WWI soldier brother from France. She’s being recognized on Remembrance Day.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Her brother died in WWI and she helped smuggle his remains to Toronto. Inside a family’s obsession that led to a grave-robbing scandal
Like audiobooks? Five years after its release, the "Outrageous Misfits" audiobook is 70% OFF for the next month. Misfits goes deep into the outrageous lives of female impressionist Craig Russell and his theatre-loving wife Lori Russell Eadie. #drag www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
70% OFF Outrageous Misfits: Female Impersonator Craig Russell and His Wife, Lori Russell Eadie
Lights! Camera! Outrageous! Superstar female impersonator Craig Russell and the birth of drag on the international stage.
Craig Russell was an internationally admired entertainer and actor, known f...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Like audiobooks? Five years after its release, the "Outrageous Misfits" audiobook is 70% OFF for the next month. Misfits goes deep into the outrageous lives of female impressionist Craig Russell and his theatre-loving wife Lori Russell Eadie. #drag www.audiobooks.com/promotions/p...
In the pharmacy this morning, the cashier went the extra mile to help me maximize on discounted items and points with their loyalty program.
"You're really good at this," I said.
"It's just my logical girl math," she said, proudly.
Loved that.
"You're really good at this," I said.
"It's just my logical girl math," she said, proudly.
Loved that.
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In the pharmacy this morning, the cashier went the extra mile to help me maximize on discounted items and points with their loyalty program.
"You're really good at this," I said.
"It's just my logical girl math," she said, proudly.
Loved that.
"You're really good at this," I said.
"It's just my logical girl math," she said, proudly.
Loved that.
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In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. Her story is the basis of the new biopic Christy. We caught up with Martin at a gym in downtown Los Angeles. n.pr/43l1OtX
Boxer Christy Martin faced violence in and out of the ring — now a new biopic tells her story
In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. Her story is the basis of the new biopic Christy. We caught up with Martin at a gym in downtown Los Angeles.
n.pr
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
In the 1990s, Christy Martin was considered the most exciting and successful female boxer. Her story is the basis of the new biopic Christy. We caught up with Martin at a gym in downtown Los Angeles. n.pr/43l1OtX
It’s a building year. @torontobluejays.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
It’s a building year. @torontobluejays.bsky.social
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Well there’s still a chance I’ll win the 50-50
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Well there’s still a chance I’ll win the 50-50
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This actually helps, thank you
well, at least Drake lost a ton of money tonight
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
This actually helps, thank you
Just four runs on 14 hits. That's terrible. @bluejays.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Just four runs on 14 hits. That's terrible. @bluejays.com
The Hamilton bar I am in is sinking into depression #11thinning @bluejays.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The Hamilton bar I am in is sinking into depression #11thinning @bluejays.com
"I couldn’t save my brother Matthew Perry, but in his memory we’re determined to help others." Column in @thestar.com www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I couldn’t save my brother Matthew Perry, but in his memory we’re determined to help others
Designed in close consultation with people who have been through a journey like Matthew, this new kind of recovery centre is meant to end cycles of rehab and relapse.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"I couldn’t save my brother Matthew Perry, but in his memory we’re determined to help others." Column in @thestar.com www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
In @thestar.com, a former senior aide to Stephen Harper says Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party they tried to build #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build
Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, serious Conservative Party Stephen Harper worked so hard to lead, writes his former advisor Dimitri Soudas.
www.thestar.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In @thestar.com, a former senior aide to Stephen Harper says Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party they tried to build #cdnpoli www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Guessing this is linked to RFK Jr’s relationships with the Big Foreskin industry.
RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol
October 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Guessing this is linked to RFK Jr’s relationships with the Big Foreskin industry.
"We are doing studies to make the proof." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
RFK Jr. Promises He’ll ‘Make the Proof’ On Autism Claim, Tells Wild Story About Pregnant Woman ‘Gobbling’ Tylenol
Donald Trump's cabinet secretaries took turns praising the president during Thursday's meeting until RFK Jr. broke into a story about a pregnant woman guzzling Tylenol.
www.yahoo.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"We are doing studies to make the proof." www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Hannah Gale may not be well-known across Canada but she played an important role in Canadian history.
Elected to Calgary City Council, she was the first woman to be elected to any level of government (municipal, provincial, federal) in Canadian history.
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Elected to Calgary City Council, she was the first woman to be elected to any level of government (municipal, provincial, federal) in Canadian history.
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October 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hannah Gale may not be well-known across Canada but she played an important role in Canadian history.
Elected to Calgary City Council, she was the first woman to be elected to any level of government (municipal, provincial, federal) in Canadian history.
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Elected to Calgary City Council, she was the first woman to be elected to any level of government (municipal, provincial, federal) in Canadian history.
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“Ottawa better give us cash or the belugas get it!” - Marineland
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
Marineland asks Ottawa for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson earlier this week denied Marineland's request to export 30 belugas to an aquarium in China.
www.thestar.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
“Ottawa better give us cash or the belugas get it!” - Marineland
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This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
October 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This article manages to name her husband before it names… her.
In the Great Depression, an eccentric and wealthy Toronto lawyer kicked off a baby-making frenzy. What followed was something darker. Great Forgotten Toronto story by @kevinjiang.ca: www.thestar.com/news/gta/for...
Forgotten Toronto: How a dead lawyer kicked off a baby-making frenzy — with horrific consequences
The “Great Stork Derby” may have begun with whimsical intentions, but it soon evolved into something much darker.
www.thestar.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In the Great Depression, an eccentric and wealthy Toronto lawyer kicked off a baby-making frenzy. What followed was something darker. Great Forgotten Toronto story by @kevinjiang.ca: www.thestar.com/news/gta/for...
America is quickly becoming a fascist state.
As a Star reader comments in the Conversation attached: "the world is in harms way."
Read this @thestar.com column by @justinling.ca:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
As a Star reader comments in the Conversation attached: "the world is in harms way."
Read this @thestar.com column by @justinling.ca:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Justin Ling: We need to stop being so naive about what America is becoming. Trump and his secretary of war just showed us why
America is quickly becoming a fascist state.
www.thestar.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
America is quickly becoming a fascist state.
As a Star reader comments in the Conversation attached: "the world is in harms way."
Read this @thestar.com column by @justinling.ca:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
As a Star reader comments in the Conversation attached: "the world is in harms way."
Read this @thestar.com column by @justinling.ca:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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I Do Hope this Weather Holds
Steve Driscoll
2025
Steve Driscoll
2025
October 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I Do Hope this Weather Holds
Steve Driscoll
2025
Steve Driscoll
2025
Jane Goodall’s 5 reasons why we should be hopeful in the face of ecological disaster | @thestar.com file from 2023 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Jane Goodall’s 5 reasons why we should be hopeful in the face of ecological disaster
The scientist and conservationist best know for her work on chimpanzees takes her message for humans to Ontario.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Jane Goodall’s 5 reasons why we should be hopeful in the face of ecological disaster | @thestar.com file from 2023 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
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GO Transit Niagara-bound trains will begin servicing the new Confederation [Centennial Parkway] GO Station on October 27.
That's today's announcement from Premier Doug Ford. #yhmcc
That's today's announcement from Premier Doug Ford. #yhmcc
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
GO Transit Niagara-bound trains will begin servicing the new Confederation [Centennial Parkway] GO Station on October 27.
That's today's announcement from Premier Doug Ford. #yhmcc
That's today's announcement from Premier Doug Ford. #yhmcc
Back to work at @thestar.com today after one-year off for paternity leave.
"Isn't the ending so much as the start." - Feist.
"Isn't the ending so much as the start." - Feist.
September 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Back to work at @thestar.com today after one-year off for paternity leave.
"Isn't the ending so much as the start." - Feist.
"Isn't the ending so much as the start." - Feist.