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Lurking on Bluesky for news and posts has been fun, but it’s time to find my peeps! How do I track down my future moots here? Point me in the right direction. Help a newbie out!! #Newbie #BlueskyMoots
It feels like a never ending blues riff of wasted taxpayer money. Every verse brings another decision that puts well connected players first while everyday Ontarians fall further back. Ontario deserves leadership that serves the people, not the privileged few. #VoteTheConsOut #FirePiccini #OnPoli
Venue of $10M Skills Development Fund recipient, partners now licensed as an ‘adult entertainment club’
For decades, Zlatko Starkovski has leased the historic Exhibition Place building, which hosted PC fundraisers and the party’s campaign manager’s wedding in recent years
www.thetrillium.ca
November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
It feels like a never ending blues riff of wasted taxpayer money. Every verse brings another decision that puts well connected players first while everyday Ontarians fall further back. Ontario deserves leadership that serves the people, not the privileged few. #VoteTheConsOut #FirePiccini #OnPoli
What can we do to pressure Piccini's resignation: 1) request an Integrity Commissioner inquiry; 2) ask the Lobbyists Registrar to review lobbying/gift compliance; 3) press police/Crown if there’s evidence of criminality; 4) use public/political pressure and electoral routes. #FirePiccini #OnPoli
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www.oico.on.ca
November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
What can we do to pressure Piccini's resignation: 1) request an Integrity Commissioner inquiry; 2) ask the Lobbyists Registrar to review lobbying/gift compliance; 3) press police/Crown if there’s evidence of criminality; 4) use public/political pressure and electoral routes. #FirePiccini #OnPoli
Is anyone really surprised by this? I’m not. Piccini is the MPP for a very strong “Freedom Convoy” area in Northumberland County. People who voted him in will still vote for him again next election. I feel like the Ford government has broken Ontario beyond repair, and they did it on purpose #ONPoli
NEW: The Liberals have asked the integrity commissioner to launch an investigation into David Piccini and the skills development fund.
Elsewhere, a poll finds 60% of people aren't aware of the controversy, but majority think Piccini should resign. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150827...
Elsewhere, a poll finds 60% of people aren't aware of the controversy, but majority think Piccini should resign. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1150827...
Liberals ask integrity commission to investigate minister over skills development fund | Globalnews.ca
For weeks, David Piccini has been under growing pressure for the controversial retraining scheme, which the auditor general determined was 'not fair, transparent or accountable.'
globalnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Is anyone really surprised by this? I’m not. Piccini is the MPP for a very strong “Freedom Convoy” area in Northumberland County. People who voted him in will still vote for him again next election. I feel like the Ford government has broken Ontario beyond repair, and they did it on purpose #ONPoli
This is not a drill, Ontario! The Ford government is stripping away your healthcare to hand it over to their rich friends. They’re selling off our province piece by piece. If we don’t vote them out, there’ll be nothing left to save. Wake up, Ontario. before it’s too late! #Ontario #OnPoli #OnHealth
An Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office report reveals that if the Ford government fails to improve health-care funding, 7,263 nurses could be cut by 2027-28, worsening Ontario’s nurses per capita.
Read more: https://ona.org/news/20251028-fao-report-nursing-cuts/
#onpoli #onhealth #onlab
Read more: https://ona.org/news/20251028-fao-report-nursing-cuts/
#onpoli #onhealth #onlab
October 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Ford government and his scoundrels are pocketing as much money as they can. They’re ransacking this province for everything. Wake up, Ontario, this is only going to get worse. #FordFailedOntario #OnPoli #VoteTheConsOut #Ontario
Greenbelt scandal-involved developers' company got $1.6M from Skills Development Fund.
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www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...
#OnPoli
#OntarioSkillsDevelopmentFundScandal
#FordAbomiNation
#FordFailedThePeople
#FordCorruptAF
#NeverVoteConservative
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www.thetrillium.ca/news/politic...
#OnPoli
#OntarioSkillsDevelopmentFundScandal
#FordAbomiNation
#FordFailedThePeople
#FordCorruptAF
#NeverVoteConservative
Greenbelt scandal-involved developers' company got $1.6M from Skills Development Fund
Base31 Partners received funds to train workers, in partnership with Loyalist College, at the company's Prince Edward County development site
www.thetrillium.ca
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Ford government and his scoundrels are pocketing as much money as they can. They’re ransacking this province for everything. Wake up, Ontario, this is only going to get worse. #FordFailedOntario #OnPoli #VoteTheConsOut #Ontario
Colleges keep saying they can’t afford to keep support staff because of “financial” concerns, yet George Brown College is handing out big bucks to hire a Provost. A Provost! How does that make sense? At this point, it feels like a money grab for everyone at the top. Shameful! #OPSEU #ONEd #ONPoli
October 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ford is literally selling Ontario’s education to his ultra-rich friends.
Education money should stay in education, not in private, well connected companies.
We demand stricter oversight, transparency, and accountability now.
#onpoli #oned #Accountability #WorkersFirst #VoteFordOut #SaveOurColleges
Education money should stay in education, not in private, well connected companies.
We demand stricter oversight, transparency, and accountability now.
#onpoli #oned #Accountability #WorkersFirst #VoteFordOut #SaveOurColleges
Ford's gravy train
Clients of Ford's campaign manager received $100 million from the Skills Development Slush Fund.
The Auditor General called the fund "not fair, transparent or accountable."
#ONpoli
Clients of Ford's campaign manager received $100 million from the Skills Development Slush Fund.
The Auditor General called the fund "not fair, transparent or accountable."
#ONpoli
October 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Ford is literally selling Ontario’s education to his ultra-rich friends.
Education money should stay in education, not in private, well connected companies.
We demand stricter oversight, transparency, and accountability now.
#onpoli #oned #Accountability #WorkersFirst #VoteFordOut #SaveOurColleges
Education money should stay in education, not in private, well connected companies.
We demand stricter oversight, transparency, and accountability now.
#onpoli #oned #Accountability #WorkersFirst #VoteFordOut #SaveOurColleges
One strike may be over, but workers across Canada are still on the lines fighting for fairness. Stand with them. Support picket lines. Defend public education and good jobs for future generations. Privatization only serves the ultra rich. Stay loud, stay united. #CDNPoli #PublicEducation #ONPoli
October 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
One strike may be over, but workers across Canada are still on the lines fighting for fairness. Stand with them. Support picket lines. Defend public education and good jobs for future generations. Privatization only serves the ultra rich. Stay loud, stay united. #CDNPoli #PublicEducation #ONPoli
Reports show the Ontario government is trying to recover funds from a defunct Skills Development Fund project that had ties to Drake. Public money should always support real training, education, and good jobs for working Ontarians. Let’s keep education public and accountable. #DoBetterDrake #ONPoli
Ford government seeking money back from defunct Skills Development Fund recipient with ties to Drake
The not-for-profit got more than $3 million in taxpayer funds before it shut down
www.thoroldtoday.ca
October 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Reports show the Ontario government is trying to recover funds from a defunct Skills Development Fund project that had ties to Drake. Public money should always support real training, education, and good jobs for working Ontarians. Let’s keep education public and accountable. #DoBetterDrake #ONPoli
The strike may be over, but the fight for public education continues. The CEC’s refusal to negotiate sooner has lasting effects on students, staff, and trust in Ontario’s colleges. Let’s make sure this is the moment we stop the privatization of education in Ontario.
#ONPoli #OPSEU #ONStrike
#ONPoli #OPSEU #ONStrike
Ontario full-time college support staff reach tentative agreement after nearly five weeks of strike action
After nearly five weeks on strike, full-time college support staff, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO, have reached a tentative agreement for more than 10,000 workers across all 24 Ontario colleges. “After m...
opseu.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After nearly five weeks on strike, the CEC finally agreed to a deal that could’ve been reached weeks ago.
Their delay cost students vital support, disrupted campuses, and strained communities.
The lesson? When employers stall, public education pays the price.
#CollegeStrike #onpoli #onted #OPSEU
Their delay cost students vital support, disrupted campuses, and strained communities.
The lesson? When employers stall, public education pays the price.
#CollegeStrike #onpoli #onted #OPSEU
October 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
After nearly five weeks on strike, the CEC finally agreed to a deal that could’ve been reached weeks ago.
Their delay cost students vital support, disrupted campuses, and strained communities.
The lesson? When employers stall, public education pays the price.
#CollegeStrike #onpoli #onted #OPSEU
Their delay cost students vital support, disrupted campuses, and strained communities.
The lesson? When employers stall, public education pays the price.
#CollegeStrike #onpoli #onted #OPSEU
#OPSEU and #CEC reached a tentative agreement this morning after nearly five weeks on strike. The picket lines come down today, FT support staff will return to work on Thursday, October 16.
Now OPSEU will present the deal details to members this afternoon.
#StrikeOver #ONPoli #ONStrike
Now OPSEU will present the deal details to members this afternoon.
#StrikeOver #ONPoli #ONStrike
October 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#OPSEU and #CEC reached a tentative agreement this morning after nearly five weeks on strike. The picket lines come down today, FT support staff will return to work on Thursday, October 16.
Now OPSEU will present the deal details to members this afternoon.
#StrikeOver #ONPoli #ONStrike
Now OPSEU will present the deal details to members this afternoon.
#StrikeOver #ONPoli #ONStrike
OPSEU invited the employer back to the table, and they agreed. Mediation started today. Hopefully, the CEC/employer comes in good faith and doesn’t walk away this time. #OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #ONPoli #oned #Strike #VoteFordOut
October 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
OPSEU invited the employer back to the table, and they agreed. Mediation started today. Hopefully, the CEC/employer comes in good faith and doesn’t walk away this time. #OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #ONPoli #oned #Strike #VoteFordOut
It’s as simple as it sounds. Ford and his cabinet aren’t working for the people, they’re committed to selling our province to their wealthy friends. Wake up, Ontario, before it’s too late. Support the #OPSEU College Support Staff Strike and send a message that our education is not for sale! #ONPoli
Two years ago, the RCMP launched a criminal investigation into Doug Ford’s Greenbelt Grab.
Two years later, it’s déjà vu — Labour Minister David Piccini admits he personally picked which of his friends got millions from the Skills Development Fund.
Two years later, it’s déjà vu — Labour Minister David Piccini admits he personally picked which of his friends got millions from the Skills Development Fund.
October 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ford and his crew aren’t standing up for the people, they’re standing up for their wealthy friends. Our province is not for sale. Education belongs to everyone, not to the highest bidder. Stand with college workers. Support the #OPSEU strike. #Solidarity #OntarioColleges #ONPoli #ONStrike
The answer ofc is Ford and co want to break up and sell our public institutions/services for peanuts to their buddies. Like with Ontario Place. Healthcare. The Greenbelt. Etc.
Check the Auditor General’s report on the Ontario Skills Development Fund. More easy taxpayer money for their rich friends.
Check the Auditor General’s report on the Ontario Skills Development Fund. More easy taxpayer money for their rich friends.
Why won’t they negotiate meaningful job security language? The semester is slipping away. Students can’t access critical services. Part-time support staff are also in bargaining and a strike vote is planned/underway for them. #OPSEU #Local557 #ONPoli #CollegesStrike
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Ford and his crew aren’t standing up for the people, they’re standing up for their wealthy friends. Our province is not for sale. Education belongs to everyone, not to the highest bidder. Stand with college workers. Support the #OPSEU strike. #Solidarity #OntarioColleges #ONPoli #ONStrike
Why won’t they negotiate meaningful job security language? The semester is slipping away. Students can’t access critical services. Part-time support staff are also in bargaining and a strike vote is planned/underway for them. #OPSEU #Local557 #ONPoli #CollegesStrike
More than 10K FT college support staff across Ontario are on strike. The strike was triggered after the employer (CEC) refused to include strong job security language in their proposals. We’re fighting to protect the work that keeps campuses running, and the services students rely on. #ONPoli #OPSEU
Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
October 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Why won’t they negotiate meaningful job security language? The semester is slipping away. Students can’t access critical services. Part-time support staff are also in bargaining and a strike vote is planned/underway for them. #OPSEU #Local557 #ONPoli #CollegesStrike
More than 10K FT college support staff across Ontario are on strike. The strike was triggered after the employer (CEC) refused to include strong job security language in their proposals. We’re fighting to protect the work that keeps campuses running, and the services students rely on. #ONPoli #OPSEU
Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
October 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
More than 10K FT college support staff across Ontario are on strike. The strike was triggered after the employer (CEC) refused to include strong job security language in their proposals. We’re fighting to protect the work that keeps campuses running, and the services students rely on. #ONPoli #OPSEU
Colleges Support Staff are still on strike as the employers/CEC refuse to return to the table. The Part Time Strike Vote on October 14. The CEC seem to be pushing for a full disruption to shift the blame onto support staff. Where is the news coverage? #OPSEU #CollegesStrike #ONStrike #ONPoli
Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
October 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Colleges Support Staff are still on strike as the employers/CEC refuse to return to the table. The Part Time Strike Vote on October 14. The CEC seem to be pushing for a full disruption to shift the blame onto support staff. Where is the news coverage? #OPSEU #CollegesStrike #ONStrike #ONPoli
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In 2024, college presidents’ compensation ranged widely; e.g. Ann Marie Vaughan (Humber) earned $497,880; David Agnew (Seneca) earned $459,778
If the colleges can afford that, they can afford serious protections for their support staff.
#OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #OntarioColleges #JobSecurity
If the colleges can afford that, they can afford serious protections for their support staff.
#OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #OntarioColleges #JobSecurity
Wage hikes for Ontario college presidents face criticism amid sector cutbacks
It’s about ‘taking a good hard look at the part of the organization that really isn’t contributing to the front-line education experience,’ says academic
www.hrreporter.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
In 2024, college presidents’ compensation ranged widely; e.g. Ann Marie Vaughan (Humber) earned $497,880; David Agnew (Seneca) earned $459,778
If the colleges can afford that, they can afford serious protections for their support staff.
#OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #OntarioColleges #JobSecurity
If the colleges can afford that, they can afford serious protections for their support staff.
#OPSEU #ONStrike #CollegesStrike #OntarioColleges #JobSecurity
So Charlie Kirk took one for the team, and just like that, the Epstein files disappeared into thin air! #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #EpsteinFiles
October 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
So Charlie Kirk took one for the team, and just like that, the Epstein files disappeared into thin air! #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles #EpsteinFiles
Not a trans person, just another religious zealot abusing their power to harm children. Says a lot about christians. #DefundTheChurch #DefundCatholicSchools
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child
Under a negotiated plea agreement, he was given a ten year sentence, but he will only serve six months of that sentence.
www.nbcnews.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Not a trans person, just another religious zealot abusing their power to harm children. Says a lot about christians. #DefundTheChurch #DefundCatholicSchools
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Let me remind you what a weird populist conservative politician sounds like. They will not reject a debunked conspiracy theory if their constituents believe it. This is part of the problem with the far-right, they nurture "popular" disinformation instead of stamp it out.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Office of Alberta Premier Smith responds to her comment about chemtrails | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office says her recent comments about chemtrails don't mean she believes the United States government is spraying them in the province.
www.cbc.ca
October 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Old news, but high time to seiously investigate Jeff "Fallingballs" Ballingall and PoiLIEvre for hate speech.
October 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Old news, but high time to seiously investigate Jeff "Fallingballs" Ballingall and PoiLIEvre for hate speech.
Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
October 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ontario college CEOs take home massive salaries whilst denying job security to the staff who keep colleges running. Students lose. Staff lose. CEOs win. According to Sunshine List, CEOs are feasting whilst support staff are left starving.
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs
#OPSEU #CollegeStrike #FairnessForStaff #ONPoli #FordFailedUs