Kyle Ross
@kylefromquinte.bsky.social
He/Him, husband, father, nerd, President of Bay of Quinte PLA (OLP), here for Ontario and Canada news and politics
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The Ford government is just malevolently stupid. Making up a rule that only medical students who went to high school in Ontario get priority placements is just so relentlessly dumb and drives away the future doctors we need.
Ontario judge grants international medical school grads a temporary lifeline
Ontario judge extends applications for grads who would have been excluded from first round of matching for residency under a controversial new rule.
www.thestar.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The Ford government is just malevolently stupid. Making up a rule that only medical students who went to high school in Ontario get priority placements is just so relentlessly dumb and drives away the future doctors we need.
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If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers have developed an eco-friendly recycling tech that extracts 99 percent pure nickel and cobalt from waste batteries.
interestingengineering.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If anyone cares at all, EV battery recycling is now hitting 99% recovery for important metals
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
Please remind me again what the recycle rate for fossil fuels is
interestingengineering.com/energy/recyc...
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Stickers that don’t stick. Invisible license plates. Signs that won’t hang.
Now just imagine these people building a tunnel under Canada’s busiest highway.
Now just imagine these people building a tunnel under Canada’s busiest highway.
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Stickers that don’t stick. Invisible license plates. Signs that won’t hang.
Now just imagine these people building a tunnel under Canada’s busiest highway.
Now just imagine these people building a tunnel under Canada’s busiest highway.
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I usually speed when I’m driving but that’s because all the speed limit signs around here are just normal-sized signs and I don’t think they’re serious signs but once Doug Ford spends millions putting up bigger speed limit signs I will definitely not be speeding anymore because then it’s serious.
a man with a mustache wearing a blue suit and tie is making a funny face .
ALT: a man with a mustache wearing a blue suit and tie is making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I usually speed when I’m driving but that’s because all the speed limit signs around here are just normal-sized signs and I don’t think they’re serious signs but once Doug Ford spends millions putting up bigger speed limit signs I will definitely not be speeding anymore because then it’s serious.
I just handed out a bunch of $350k a year edumacation super visor jobs! Go get one of those from one of your friends!
And instead of hanging around here trying to make your taxpayer’s voice heard why don’t you get off your ass, buddy, and go apply for a Skills Development Fund grant like all my hardworking friends do!!
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 AM
I just handed out a bunch of $350k a year edumacation super visor jobs! Go get one of those from one of your friends!
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“The men named in the Epstein Files are powerful, merciless, and unfathomably wealthy, and it would really boost my reputation if people thought I was also one of them,” pleaded O’Leary in a formal petition to the Trump White House’s Office of Pervert Resources.
www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/kevi...
www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/kevi...
November 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“The men named in the Epstein Files are powerful, merciless, and unfathomably wealthy, and it would really boost my reputation if people thought I was also one of them,” pleaded O’Leary in a formal petition to the Trump White House’s Office of Pervert Resources.
www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/kevi...
www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/kevi...
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
🎶 It's not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know 🎶
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know 🎶
November 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🎶 It's not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know 🎶
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
You, you, you oughta know 🎶
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The provinces should cost-share this with the federal government. In no way should the federal government pay for the whole thing, because rest assured, provinces would not put the savings to improving care. They would instead turn those savings into tax cuts, because that's what they always do.
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
The provinces should cost-share this with the federal government. In no way should the federal government pay for the whole thing, because rest assured, provinces would not put the savings to improving care. They would instead turn those savings into tax cuts, because that's what they always do.
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Trudeau spent eight years trying to get provinces on board. He set up the Canadian Drug Agency to negotiate a formulary. Provinces except PEI *refused* to get on board.
The NDP's ass-backward approach only created a bigger mess.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/exper...
The NDP's ass-backward approach only created a bigger mess.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/exper...
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Trudeau spent eight years trying to get provinces on board. He set up the Canadian Drug Agency to negotiate a formulary. Provinces except PEI *refused* to get on board.
The NDP's ass-backward approach only created a bigger mess.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/exper...
The NDP's ass-backward approach only created a bigger mess.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/exper...
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Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
#Opinion from the Star Editorial Board
#Opinion from the Star Editorial Board
Star Editorial Board: Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
It suggests Ford has established a system where public money is being handed out not based on need or merit but on who you know or who you pay
www.thestar.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Doug Ford’s latest scandal is almost too brazen to be believed
#Opinion from the Star Editorial Board
#Opinion from the Star Editorial Board
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Every single time.
And yet, there is an entire school of political thought in this country that insists minority parliaments are best.
And yet, there is an entire school of political thought in this country that insists minority parliaments are best.
Minority parliaments, in theory: Parties forced to work together, government held to account, real compromise, substantive accomplishment.
Minority parliaments, in reality: IS THERE GOING TO BE AN ELECTION THIS WEEK? WHAT ABOUT NEXT WEEK?
Minority parliaments, in reality: IS THERE GOING TO BE AN ELECTION THIS WEEK? WHAT ABOUT NEXT WEEK?
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Every single time.
And yet, there is an entire school of political thought in this country that insists minority parliaments are best.
And yet, there is an entire school of political thought in this country that insists minority parliaments are best.
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Leonard Cohen looms large over Montreal. Johnny Cash looks over Sacramento (down the road from Folsom Prison). I love these. Big, fun place-making & story-telling instead of a big, blank wall.
I’m recommending this again. Put favourite son Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip on the Kingston skyline.
I’m recommending this again. Put favourite son Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip on the Kingston skyline.
November 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Leonard Cohen looms large over Montreal. Johnny Cash looks over Sacramento (down the road from Folsom Prison). I love these. Big, fun place-making & story-telling instead of a big, blank wall.
I’m recommending this again. Put favourite son Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip on the Kingston skyline.
I’m recommending this again. Put favourite son Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip on the Kingston skyline.
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Doug Ford has 72 staffers working for him. The largest staff roster of any Ontario Premier ever. His cabinet is also the largest and most expensive in Ontario history.
But this week his Minister of Red Tape Reduction couldn't tell a committee how much all this was costing us.
I have questions.
But this week his Minister of Red Tape Reduction couldn't tell a committee how much all this was costing us.
I have questions.
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Doug Ford has 72 staffers working for him. The largest staff roster of any Ontario Premier ever. His cabinet is also the largest and most expensive in Ontario history.
But this week his Minister of Red Tape Reduction couldn't tell a committee how much all this was costing us.
I have questions.
But this week his Minister of Red Tape Reduction couldn't tell a committee how much all this was costing us.
I have questions.
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Because they wanted a slush fund to go to donors and supporters?
Why is the Ontario government not giving this training money to the province's colleges that are being starved of funding by the government and forced to charge exorbitant fees to international students to make up the shortfall.
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Secret data reveals which low-scoring applicants still received millions of dollars from the Ford government’s skills fund
Data obtained by the Star shows 26 applicants scoring 50 per cent or lower received $36.6 million from Premier Ford's Skills Development Fund earlier this year.
www.thestar.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Because they wanted a slush fund to go to donors and supporters?
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"Government doesn't have an income problem, government has a spending problem," insists Premier Doug Ford, whose government has a $13.5B deficit and is spending 35% more than former premier Kathleen Wynne's administration did in 2018.
#onpoli
#onpoli
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Government doesn't have an income problem, government has a spending problem," insists Premier Doug Ford, whose government has a $13.5B deficit and is spending 35% more than former premier Kathleen Wynne's administration did in 2018.
#onpoli
#onpoli
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This is your occasional reminder that provinces have the ability to raise their own revenues to fund the services in their fucking jurisdictions, but we have normalized letting them cry poor and blaming the federal government.
Budget signals lower increases to health transfers, end of funding deals
OTTAWA - The federal budget signals there is no room for the premiers to negotiate for more health-care funding in coming years, one economist says, as the Ontario government calls
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
This is your occasional reminder that provinces have the ability to raise their own revenues to fund the services in their fucking jurisdictions, but we have normalized letting them cry poor and blaming the federal government.
This is why the Dems are caving on the shutdown.
"Lots of people in the greatest need for it will lose healthcare and food benefits" motivates them less than "privileged people are suffering minor inconveniences around holiday air travel."
"Lots of people in the greatest need for it will lose healthcare and food benefits" motivates them less than "privileged people are suffering minor inconveniences around holiday air travel."
For some travelers, disruptions have meant resorting to long drives, costly rebookings and days of uncertainty, all ripple effects of a shutdown that continues to grind the nation’s air system to a halt.
As flight cancellations rise, people are turning to trains, car rentals and creative solutions to get to their destinations | CNN
www.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This is why the Dems are caving on the shutdown.
"Lots of people in the greatest need for it will lose healthcare and food benefits" motivates them less than "privileged people are suffering minor inconveniences around holiday air travel."
"Lots of people in the greatest need for it will lose healthcare and food benefits" motivates them less than "privileged people are suffering minor inconveniences around holiday air travel."
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The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
Their business model never seemed sustainable and i've been frustrated for years that they have usurped all other collectibles and toys as the only merchandise that gets made for some media. They were a neat niche item at the start but have overwhelmed their market.
Funko admits “substantial doubt” it can continue as a going concern amid crashing sales and mounting debt.
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Their business model never seemed sustainable and i've been frustrated for years that they have usurped all other collectibles and toys as the only merchandise that gets made for some media. They were a neat niche item at the start but have overwhelmed their market.
While it is true that the OLP and ONDP votes combined might be enough to beat the PCs in many ridings, 50-60% of eligible voters did not cast any ballot in the last two elections.
It would be better for everyone if both parties focused on motivating non-voters instead of fighting each other.
It would be better for everyone if both parties focused on motivating non-voters instead of fighting each other.
If you’re thinking about all the scandals and deadly interference/overreach decisions by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and thinking “why do people keep voting for him,” remember most people don’t. Ford wins because of “first past the post” and the fact that the NDP & Liberals in Ontario split the vote.
“The Ford Govt in Ontario has passed a controversial omnibus bill banning municipalities from installing speed cameras.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
Ford says it will make the province more efficient & reduce red tape.
It won’t do either, and he knows it.
It might get him “speeder votes” though.
This will kill more people.
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
While it is true that the OLP and ONDP votes combined might be enough to beat the PCs in many ridings, 50-60% of eligible voters did not cast any ballot in the last two elections.
It would be better for everyone if both parties focused on motivating non-voters instead of fighting each other.
It would be better for everyone if both parties focused on motivating non-voters instead of fighting each other.
Ok, but what proof do they have that this is men imitating ICE agents and not just ICE agents committing crimes with impunity?
The FBI is sending memos out to local law enforcement agencies warning them that MEN NATIONWIDE are posing as ICE and wearing masks to commit
- rapes
- robberies
- kidnappings
There is a war on women and the Republicans have unleashed a unique terror allowing this.
- rapes
- robberies
- kidnappings
There is a war on women and the Republicans have unleashed a unique terror allowing this.
November 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Ok, but what proof do they have that this is men imitating ICE agents and not just ICE agents committing crimes with impunity?
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Don't let Canadian politicians use lawsuits to prevent journalists from reporting on their actions.
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Don't let Canadian politicians use lawsuits to prevent journalists from reporting on their actions.
Donate to PressProgress to help them fight back.
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This whole situation is crazy and there is definitely more to the story.
"Please don't contact my family" is not a normal thing to say in a resignation letter.
"Please don't contact my family" is not a normal thing to say in a resignation letter.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
This whole situation is crazy and there is definitely more to the story.
"Please don't contact my family" is not a normal thing to say in a resignation letter.
"Please don't contact my family" is not a normal thing to say in a resignation letter.
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I wanted to form government but I'm also resigning 5 months after the election but this was also a long standing decision to spend more time with my family immediately but also maybe by spring.
November 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I wanted to form government but I'm also resigning 5 months after the election but this was also a long standing decision to spend more time with my family immediately but also maybe by spring.