Penny Collenette
@penottaw.bsky.social
Addicted to politics, law, ethics, governance & issues relating to women. Hate corruption. Former titles - Sr. Director, Prime Minister’s Office. Sr. Fellow, Kennedy School, Harvard, Corporate Exec. Currently, Board Director. Mother and grandmother!
Not sure what to make of Marjorie Taylor Greens’s decision to retire in January means. Is she stirring the MAGA pot or walking away from it?
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Not sure what to make of Marjorie Taylor Greens’s decision to retire in January means. Is she stirring the MAGA pot or walking away from it?
Terrific presentation by Rick Westhead, sports broadcaster for @tsnofficial.bsky.social to common law students @uottawa.ca about his new book #WeBreedLions. In light of recent sexual abuse allegations/scandals, questions must be asked about Cdn iconic hockey culture. @hockeycanada.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Terrific presentation by Rick Westhead, sports broadcaster for @tsnofficial.bsky.social to common law students @uottawa.ca about his new book #WeBreedLions. In light of recent sexual abuse allegations/scandals, questions must be asked about Cdn iconic hockey culture. @hockeycanada.bsky.social
Yes, Canada has many resources, but none are more precious than our kids. Let’s help to ptotect them. childrenfirstcanada.org/press-releas...
Countdown for Kids Begins: National Coalition Demands Online Safety Act by Year-End to Protect Canada’s Children - Children First Canada
Ottawa, ON – This Thursday, November 20th, on National Child Day, a powerful coalition of organizations are joining together with parents, children and youth to launch the Countdown for Kids. The 40-d...
childrenfirstcanada.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Yes, Canada has many resources, but none are more precious than our kids. Let’s help to ptotect them. childrenfirstcanada.org/press-releas...
A dignified exit from
politics. financialpost.com/pmn/business...
politics. financialpost.com/pmn/business...
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland Appointed as Next Warden and CEO of the Rhodes Trust
OXFORD, England — The Trustees of the Rhodes Trust have appointed Chrystia Freeland as the next Warden of Rhodes House and Chief Executive Officer of the Rhodes Tr…
financialpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
A dignified exit from
politics. financialpost.com/pmn/business...
politics. financialpost.com/pmn/business...
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Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones: "Trump really ran his campaign on this. This is why I voted for him. The release of these files has been so important for me for so long that when he run on that, I really had some hope that someone would do something about it."
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Epstein survivor Jena-Lisa Jones: "Trump really ran his campaign on this. This is why I voted for him. The release of these files has been so important for me for so long that when he run on that, I really had some hope that someone would do something about it."
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So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Larry Summers tells @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
he’s stepping back from all public commitments in light of his messages with Epstein, saying he is “deeply ashamed” and hopes “to rebuild trust and repair relationships.”
He will continue teaching.
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 AM
So Harvard is keeping this guy, but Claudine Gay had to step down over ginned up plagiarism accusations and bad-faith accusations of anti-Semitism.
Got it.
Got it.
Stunning interviews with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein by @kaitlincollins.bsky.social @cnn.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Stunning interviews with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein by @kaitlincollins.bsky.social @cnn.com
Totally his own goal.
Latest Angus Reid federal poll: Poilievre favourability hits lowest point of his leadership; Carney approval rises angusreid.org/federal-poli...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Federal Politics: Poilievre favourability hits lowest point of his leadership; Carney approval rises - Angus Reid Institute
Liberals hold two-point vote intention advantage, 40 per cent to 38 per cent over opposition CPC November 17, 2025 – Despite boos for the Prime Minister at the Grey Cup on Sunday, new data from the no...
angusreid.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Totally his own goal.
Many of them were so young when they met Epstein. Breaks your heart.
Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released an emotional public service announcement calling on Congress to vote to release all files connected to the case.
Read more: https://cnn.it/4r7iv6j
Read more: https://cnn.it/4r7iv6j
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Many of them were so young when they met Epstein. Breaks your heart.
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BREAKING: A judge says “government misconduct” may have tainted the criminal case against James Comey, describing apparent errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
Judge says possible errors by Lindsey Halligan could imperil Comey case
In a rare move, the judge ordered prosecutors to hand over records of the grand jury proceeding to the former FBI director’s lawyers.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
BREAKING: A judge says “government misconduct” may have tainted the criminal case against James Comey, describing apparent errors by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan.
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LIVE: French President Macron welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Paris
www.youtube.com/live/PVWm7O5...
www.youtube.com/live/PVWm7O5...
LIVE: French President Macron welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Paris
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
LIVE: French President Macron welcomes Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Paris
www.youtube.com/live/PVWm7O5...
www.youtube.com/live/PVWm7O5...
Trump is after NGO’s but George #Soros and his foundation don’t plan to go anywhere. Exclusive: OSF will maintain US programming, go to court if needed www.devex.com/news/exclusi...
Exclusive: OSF will maintain US programming, go to court if needed
Despite U.S President Donald Trump’s plans targeting nonprofits and moves to investigate George Soros’ Open Society Foundations, its president, Binaifer Nowrojee, says it remains steadfast in its U.S....
www.devex.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trump is after NGO’s but George #Soros and his foundation don’t plan to go anywhere. Exclusive: OSF will maintain US programming, go to court if needed www.devex.com/news/exclusi...
Trump caves.
BREAKING: Trump is suddenly reversing his monthslong campaign to stop a bipartisan effort to disclose federal records dealing with Jeffrey Epstein — just as scores of House Republicans are preparing to defy his demands concerning the late convicted sex offender.
Trump does Epstein U-turn as House Republicans prepare to spurn him
Before the reversal, even some House GOP leaders were mulling whether to support the effort to release DOJ files dealing with the late sex offender.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Trump caves.
I don’t want to get too excited but the battle of words between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene is epic. The only people who can take him down between elections are the MAGA types. Fasten your seat belt!
November 15, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I don’t want to get too excited but the battle of words between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene is epic. The only people who can take him down between elections are the MAGA types. Fasten your seat belt!
2 successful Budget votes done - one more to go the week after next. The House is off next week in order to let MPs attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in their ridings. If there ever was a good reason for the Chamber not to sit, Remembrance Day is it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
2 successful Budget votes done - one more to go the week after next. The House is off next week in order to let MPs attend Remembrance Day ceremonies in their ridings. If there ever was a good reason for the Chamber not to sit, Remembrance Day is it.
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Reading We Breed Lions by @rickwesthead.bsky.social is hard and necessary, and might even make you look at hockey a little differently. And especially in a country that rarely wants to hear bad news about hockey, it should be a reminder that we need to do better. www.thestar.com/sports/hocke...
Bruce Arthur: Rick Westhead explored the darker corners of hockey in his new book. What he found is brutal
“We Breed Lions” is a thorough, thoughtful, illuminating and necessary view into hockey’s darker corners, writes Bruce Arthur.
www.thestar.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Reading We Breed Lions by @rickwesthead.bsky.social is hard and necessary, and might even make you look at hockey a little differently. And especially in a country that rarely wants to hear bad news about hockey, it should be a reminder that we need to do better. www.thestar.com/sports/hocke...
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Though they hail from different wings of the Democratic Party, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and moderates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger all won big last night.
The unifying factor? Their focus on cost-of-living issues.
More on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
The unifying factor? Their focus on cost-of-living issues.
More on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Though they hail from different wings of the Democratic Party, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani and moderates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger all won big last night.
The unifying factor? Their focus on cost-of-living issues.
More on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
The unifying factor? Their focus on cost-of-living issues.
More on #playbookpod: pod.link/1169056746/e...
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Zohran Mamdani had a message for President Trump on Tuesday after his win in the New York mayoral election: "New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Zohran Mamdani had a message for President Trump on Tuesday after his win in the New York mayoral election: "New York will remain a city of immigrants: a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants and, as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony
Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony
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Former England captain, 50, ‘immensely proud’
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Made ambassador for King’s Foundation in 2024
David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those accepting honours for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, he said he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.
The player made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in 1999 when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony
If last week was nothing but baseball, this week is nothing but politics. Our budget today, NYC mayoralty election tonight plus 2 Governors and tomorrow? US Supreme Court hearings on tariffs. Buckle up!
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
If last week was nothing but baseball, this week is nothing but politics. Our budget today, NYC mayoralty election tonight plus 2 Governors and tomorrow? US Supreme Court hearings on tariffs. Buckle up!
No election..unless someone loses their mind!
📊Federal 🇨🇦 voting intentions from Liaison Strategies:
🔴LPC 42%
🔵CPC 38%
🟠NDP 11%
⚜️BQ 5% (22% in QC)
🟢GPC 2%
🟣PPC 1%
→ 338canada.com/20251102-lia...
[Liaison Strategies, November 1-3, 2025, n=1,000]
#canpoli
🔴LPC 42%
🔵CPC 38%
🟠NDP 11%
⚜️BQ 5% (22% in QC)
🟢GPC 2%
🟣PPC 1%
→ 338canada.com/20251102-lia...
[Liaison Strategies, November 1-3, 2025, n=1,000]
#canpoli
338Canada | Liaison Strategies federal poll, November 2025
338canada.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
No election..unless someone loses their mind!
“No wriggle room”. I hope Ottawa Council is listening. Many have been trying to warn about these concerns for over a year. The vote is on Friday. Please call your local Councillor to urge a vote against Landsdowne 2.O
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM
“No wriggle room”. I hope Ottawa Council is listening. Many have been trying to warn about these concerns for over a year. The vote is on Friday. Please call your local Councillor to urge a vote against Landsdowne 2.O
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Inside the Catherine Connolly campaign: From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity
Inside the Catherine Connolly campaign: From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity
Calls for Galway TD to seek new home in the Áras stretch back several years, when she at first dismissed the idea
www.irishtimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Inside the Catherine Connolly campaign: From gaining cross-party support to digital dexterity
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Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old whose first start of the year came against the Jupiter Hammerheads, just struck out Shohei Ohtani to open the 2025 World Series.
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Trey Yesavage, a 22-year-old whose first start of the year came against the Jupiter Hammerheads, just struck out Shohei Ohtani to open the 2025 World Series.