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A generation from now, The Globe will be running think pieces on this: How Canada squandered the enormous advantage of its immigration and scattered people across the country because Bob and Helen didn’t like the look of apartment buildings.
January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A generation from now, The Globe will be running think pieces on this: How Canada squandered the enormous advantage of its immigration and scattered people across the country because Bob and Helen didn’t like the look of apartment buildings.
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This is a BIG deal. I've emailed to ask for any info pertaining to where the standards might be housed, but not holding my breath.
The standards include items such as the design of containers that pull dangerous goods on railroads, and the testing for lead in gasoline. Flammibility of mattresses..
The standards include items such as the design of containers that pull dangerous goods on railroads, and the testing for lead in gasoline. Flammibility of mattresses..
www.canada.ca/en/public-se...
The Canadian General Standards Board is also shutting down *entirely* as of April 1 with no clear plan for who takes over their work and responsibilities
The Canadian General Standards Board is also shutting down *entirely* as of April 1 with no clear plan for who takes over their work and responsibilities
Canadian General Standards Board - Canada.ca
Canadian General Standards Board, CGSB, standardization, consensus, standards development, conformity assessment, products, services, certification, qualification, acceptance, programs, quality, envir...
www.canada.ca
January 15, 2026 at 1:37 PM
This is a BIG deal. I've emailed to ask for any info pertaining to where the standards might be housed, but not holding my breath.
The standards include items such as the design of containers that pull dangerous goods on railroads, and the testing for lead in gasoline. Flammibility of mattresses..
The standards include items such as the design of containers that pull dangerous goods on railroads, and the testing for lead in gasoline. Flammibility of mattresses..
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Tom does it again.
January 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Tom does it again.
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"I'm not mad at you" as your last words on earth are really not all that far from "forgive them father for they know not what they do."
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
"I'm not mad at you" as your last words on earth are really not all that far from "forgive them father for they know not what they do."
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Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
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I teach bystander intervention for a living and have taught de-escalation to law enforcement.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I teach bystander intervention for a living and have taught de-escalation to law enforcement.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
Trust me when I say that bottle girls, gas station clerks, strippers, front desk employees at hotels and airports, baristas, etc. have better de-escalation skills than any cop I've ever seen.
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Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We've Learned. To start, we need cleaner air, which requires a change in medical culture, by @crof.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... via @thetyee.ca
COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We’ve Learned | The Tyee
We need cleaner air, which requires changes in medical culture.
thetyee.ca
January 2, 2026 at 4:31 AM
COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We've Learned. To start, we need cleaner air, which requires a change in medical culture, by @crof.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202... via @thetyee.ca
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I expected to read this story and find that public health was monitoring harmful substances and that asbestos was not detected downstream of these pipes but nope! Health Canada says there’s no good quality evidence that asbestos is harmful if present in drinking water.
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Asbestos is banned in Canada. Why is it in our drinking water? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/29/n... @leahbortskuperman.bsky.social @nationalobserver.com
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁
December 30, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I expected to read this story and find that public health was monitoring harmful substances and that asbestos was not detected downstream of these pipes but nope! Health Canada says there’s no good quality evidence that asbestos is harmful if present in drinking water.
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You will pay all the taxes you do now, plus you will pay out-of-pocket for your health insurance, and tuition for your kids' school. And the standard of healthcare and education will be much worse.
December 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
You will pay all the taxes you do now, plus you will pay out-of-pocket for your health insurance, and tuition for your kids' school. And the standard of healthcare and education will be much worse.
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After the devastating loss of the 3 children in Ottawa, it was urgent to get info out re the additional ways avail to protect one’s loved ones from serious illness as we enter the holidays…
and to remind young fams this amt of sickness ISN’T normal.
#VaccinePlus
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/21/s...
and to remind young fams this amt of sickness ISN’T normal.
#VaccinePlus
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/21/s...
Schools have become cesspools for cold and flu, but they don't have to be: Ontario School Safety
The volunteer organization Ontario School Safety is calling on the provincial government to improve air quality in schools as flu spreads.
ottawa.citynews.ca
December 22, 2025 at 1:59 AM
After the devastating loss of the 3 children in Ottawa, it was urgent to get info out re the additional ways avail to protect one’s loved ones from serious illness as we enter the holidays…
and to remind young fams this amt of sickness ISN’T normal.
#VaccinePlus
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/21/s...
and to remind young fams this amt of sickness ISN’T normal.
#VaccinePlus
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/21/s...
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"Some specific workplace conditions were tied to amplified risk: working onsite during the pandemic (57% higher risk than telework), inconsistent use of high-filtration respirators (52% higher risk), and regularly commuting by public transportation (58%).
The highest-risk included HCWs, teachers..."
The highest-risk included HCWs, teachers..."
Workplace exposures tied to higher risk of long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Some specific workplace conditions were tied to amplified risk: working onsite during the pandemic (57% higher risk than telework), inconsistent use of high-filtration respirators (52% higher risk), and regularly commuting by public transportation (58%).
The highest-risk included HCWs, teachers..."
The highest-risk included HCWs, teachers..."
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Dr Deonandan on CBC radio Dec 10 2025
YouTube video by Raywat Deonandan
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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And here’s the kicker: Tierney’s vote, the mayor’s vote, and all the like-minded councillors always have the numbers. They win. Every time.
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
And here’s the kicker: Tierney’s vote, the mayor’s vote, and all the like-minded councillors always have the numbers. They win. Every time.
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
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The negligent, outdated beliefs of medicine's management class (everywhere; from the UK inquiry here) contrasted with well-understood science from 👉1934👈. If you got sick after being told that COVID falls to the ground within 3 feet and N95/FFP2/FFP3 respirators aren't needed, 👉it was their fault.👈
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The negligent, outdated beliefs of medicine's management class (everywhere; from the UK inquiry here) contrasted with well-understood science from 👉1934👈. If you got sick after being told that COVID falls to the ground within 3 feet and N95/FFP2/FFP3 respirators aren't needed, 👉it was their fault.👈
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Monsters. They've abolished universal newborn Hep B vaccination, in an 8-3 vote. Since 1991, that dose prevented 6M+ infections, almost 100k deaths, & millions of chronic liver disease/cancer cases.
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
December 5, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Monsters. They've abolished universal newborn Hep B vaccination, in an 8-3 vote. Since 1991, that dose prevented 6M+ infections, almost 100k deaths, & millions of chronic liver disease/cancer cases.
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
This is class warfare via crimes against public health.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Let's be clear about this: PEOPLE WILL DIE.
It will take years, though, as chronic HepB infection manifests its impact insidiously later in life. But people will die.
Unnecessarily, as this is a vaccine with a remarkably good safety profile.
JFC.
It will take years, though, as chronic HepB infection manifests its impact insidiously later in life. But people will die.
Unnecessarily, as this is a vaccine with a remarkably good safety profile.
JFC.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Let's be clear about this: PEOPLE WILL DIE.
It will take years, though, as chronic HepB infection manifests its impact insidiously later in life. But people will die.
Unnecessarily, as this is a vaccine with a remarkably good safety profile.
JFC.
It will take years, though, as chronic HepB infection manifests its impact insidiously later in life. But people will die.
Unnecessarily, as this is a vaccine with a remarkably good safety profile.
JFC.
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Sure, we have money for this, but not for our shelters, transit, or anything that actually helps with road safety.
We're in a housing crisis, but rather than address that, we're throwing money away at this b.s.?
Make Sutcliffe a one term mayor next year.
We're in a housing crisis, but rather than address that, we're throwing money away at this b.s.?
Make Sutcliffe a one term mayor next year.
Mayor announces $1M pilot project to hire private security for the ByWard Market
Mayor announces $1M pilot project to hire private security for the ByWard Market
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has announced a plan to spend $1 million in new funding over two years to hire private security guards for the ByWard Market.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Sure, we have money for this, but not for our shelters, transit, or anything that actually helps with road safety.
We're in a housing crisis, but rather than address that, we're throwing money away at this b.s.?
Make Sutcliffe a one term mayor next year.
We're in a housing crisis, but rather than address that, we're throwing money away at this b.s.?
Make Sutcliffe a one term mayor next year.
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Funded by you, the Ottawa taxpayer.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Funded by you, the Ottawa taxpayer.
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Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Ottawa just voted 15–10 for Lansdowne 2.0, a “revitalization” that saddles taxpayers with decades of debt so OSEG can call it partnership.
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
The city gets the bill, OSEG gets the benefit.
A ridiculous decision that will define Ottawa’s future for generations. Shame on council.
#OttCity #Lansdowne2
We won’t forget the vote on Lansdowne 2.0
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We won’t forget the vote on Lansdowne 2.0
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At some point, you need to stop polishing the turd and just admit it's a turd.
This #Lansdowne proposal is not ready for approval today. Defer if you think it can be fixed in 8 weeks. Vote no if it is too far from the mark.
#OttPoli
This #Lansdowne proposal is not ready for approval today. Defer if you think it can be fixed in 8 weeks. Vote no if it is too far from the mark.
#OttPoli
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
At some point, you need to stop polishing the turd and just admit it's a turd.
This #Lansdowne proposal is not ready for approval today. Defer if you think it can be fixed in 8 weeks. Vote no if it is too far from the mark.
#OttPoli
This #Lansdowne proposal is not ready for approval today. Defer if you think it can be fixed in 8 weeks. Vote no if it is too far from the mark.
#OttPoli