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Joe Public 🇨🇦
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Just an ordinary human.
Anti-fascist. Canadian 🍁 Does not obey in advance.
Loves learning, the outdoors, exploring, travelling, dogs, the rule of law, and solving puzzles.
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Tweeting before morning coffee is a bit risky but this actually happened.. so welcome 🇨🇴 #Colombia 💪🪅🎉

#Gripen E/F deal signed. 15 E + 2 F.

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November 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Have Unwanted Sterilization and Eugenics Programs returned in the United States?

#uspoli #womenshealth
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Dozens of politicians from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will travel to Washington in December at the invitation of a group of House Republicans

#uspoli #farright #afd #germany #gop

www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
🇨🇦 Prime Minister Carney on the 77th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the 77th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III
For over five decades, His Majesty has shared a deep and enduring bond with Canada – visiting our country 20 times, most recently this past May to deliver the Speech from the Throne.
www.pm.gc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Barrie, Ontario's automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to an end, and all cameras have been removed.

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Speed cameras removed in Barrie - CompassNews
Barrie’s automated speed enforcement (ASE) program has come to an end, and all cameras have been removed.  Mayor Alex Nuttall previously announced during a Sept. 24 city council meeting that the city ...
compassnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave the US — for Canada

A new Gallup poll that says 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 report they would permanently leave the United States if they had the opportunity.

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/pol...
Poll shows more young women want to leave U.S. — their top destination is Canada
WASHINGTON - A record number of younger American women now say they want to leave the United States — and their most common destination of choice is Canada.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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“The British government decided to throw Birmingham under the bus… to protect a genocidal state.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social and @owenjones.bsky.social discuss the British government’s complicity in the Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. scandal involving fans’ racist attacks on Muslims.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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REM offering free service across entire network this weekend
REM offering free service across entire network this weekend
The REM is offering free service across its entire network this weekend to inaugurate 14 new stations, which officially open on Monday.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Omaha Steaks CEO: The supply is going to continue to shrink as fewer cattle go to market. We are headed for $10 a pound ground beef in the grocery store. I don't think we will see prices come down in any meaningful way until sometime in 2027
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was the big winner at the Latin Grammy Awards, taking home 5 trophies, inc Album of the Year, for the acclaimed Debí Tirar Más Fotos, paving the way for him to perform at next year's Super Bowl half time show.

#BadBunny #SuperBowl

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bad Bunny wins five Latin Grammys ahead of Super Bowl
The Puerto Rican star wins album of the year, as Karol G and Gloria Estefan also celebrate big wins.
www.bbc.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Security Concern: Open The Pod Bay Doors Hal

More than 15,000 Ontario civil servants use the Microsoft Copilot artificial intelligence assistant every week.

globalnews.ca/news/1152523...
Ontario Public Service has highest Copilot use in Canada, as Ford government rolls out AI | Globalnews.ca
The Ontario Public Service has the highest Microsoft Copilot use in the country, according to internal government documents, and is used weekly by more than 15,000 civil servants.
globalnews.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🇨🇦 Prime Minister Mark Carney sits down with Toronto Life | 38 min video

#CanadaStrong #AI #Housing @mark-carney.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=baS6...
Prime Minister Mark Carney on texting with Trump, the housing crisis and the perils of AI
YouTube video by Toronto Life
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November 14, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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A draft-version of Trump’s National Security Strategy obsesses over the 'cultural health' of the US & Western civilization.

@swin24.bsky.social & @premthakker.bsky.social break down how Trump’s unpublished NSS feels like a diatribe against migration & cultural erasure.

🔗: zeteo.com/p/trump-nati...
November 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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When presented with great challenges, British Columbians meet the moment. This is one of those moments. It’s great to see Ottawa recognize that.

BC is ready to drive Canada’s economy forward. Let’s get it done.
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
WTF is happening in 'Berta.
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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On Nov 17 at 9AM the city of Toronto will raise the Palestinian flag. The city often raises flags to respect the multicultural nature of the city.
It is non-partisan.
Don't let the Israeli lobby intimidate people in Toronto.
Show up and say no to genocide.
www.torontotoday.ca/local/city-h...
Pro-Israel organization files legal challenge aiming to halt Palestinian flag raising at City Hall
The first-ever raising of the Palestinian flag at City Hall is set to occur on Nov. 17
www.torontotoday.ca
November 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
"OH THE HUMANITY!"

This AI country singer just became Billboard's number one – a worrying sign of things to come

www.techspot.com/news/110226-...
This AI country singer just became Billboard's number one – a worrying sign of things to come
The AI in question, Breaking Rust, first appeared around October, It managed to top the Billboard chart last week with a song called Walk My Walk.
www.techspot.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In a country where more than 2 in 5 adults (42.4%) are obese...

U.S. immigration visas to be denied for obesity

#uspoli

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, cancer and diabetes, Rubio says
The Trump administration has directed visa officers to consider obesity and other chronic health conditions when deciding whether to grant visas to immigrants.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The opposite of academic freedom.
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨

My office just uncovered that, buried in their Fall Economic Statement, Ford’s Conservatives are quietly seizing control of Exhibition Place.

#ONpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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A potential 107% tariff on Italian pasta imports could cause companies to withdraw from US market – and for US producers to raise their prices.
‘I’m now a one-issue voter’: US shoppers fear Italian pasta tariff will cause shortage
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
In his own words

🇨🇦 Bob Rae, On Leaving the United Nations: Our Struggles are Each Other’s

#Canada

www.policymagazine.ca/on-leaving-t...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A wrecking ball to the West Wing might hide the ketchup stains.
He's undoubtedly planning the Mother of all Distractions but can't think of anything to top flying over a city in a crown dropping poo on American citizens.
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Great idea!!
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM