Philip Charbonneau
@phillerb.bsky.social
Husband, queer, nerd, lover of maps, video games, exploring new places and stories. Stand up to hate and discrimination where you can and be good to folks. (He/Him)
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It was one of the most psychedelic, bizarre and beloved Canadian children's shows ever made.
Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
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Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
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September 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It was one of the most psychedelic, bizarre and beloved Canadian children's shows ever made.
Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
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Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
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Seems like a great opportunity to encourage companies to invest in Ontario and move plants here.
"Among those detained were South Korean employees on business travel....
"The raid could raise concerns for South Korean companies that are sending personnel to the US and hiring locally."
It comes weeks after Hyundai pledged $26 billion in US investments.
Gift link ⬇️
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
"The raid could raise concerns for South Korean companies that are sending personnel to the US and hiring locally."
It comes weeks after Hyundai pledged $26 billion in US investments.
Gift link ⬇️
www.wsj.com/us-news/u-s-...
Hundreds Arrested in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Site in Georgia
South Korea said it had expressed concerns to the U.S. about the raid and that it was trying to secure the release of its citizens.
www.wsj.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Seems like a great opportunity to encourage companies to invest in Ontario and move plants here.
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Butterflies
Carol Young ~ Haida
2012
Carol Young ~ Haida
2012
September 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Butterflies
Carol Young ~ Haida
2012
Carol Young ~ Haida
2012
My prediction is that the only reform the longest ballot committee is going to accomplish is legislation to introduce a residency requirement for candidates.
The longest-ballot folks balloted so hard they end up creating the shortest ballot.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Write-in ballots to be used in Alberta byelection due to record number of candidates | CBC News
Elections Canada says voters will need to write in their desired candidate during the upcoming byelection in Alberta's Battle River-Crowfoot to avoid a massive ballot with more than 200 names.
www.cbc.ca
July 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
My prediction is that the only reform the longest ballot committee is going to accomplish is legislation to introduce a residency requirement for candidates.
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Jamie Lee Hamilton was a fierce advocate for impoverished people, First Nations, sex workers and the trans community.
She was the first known transgender person to run for political office in Canada, who spent her life helping others.
This is her story.
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She was the first known transgender person to run for political office in Canada, who spent her life helping others.
This is her story.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jamie Lee Hamilton was a fierce advocate for impoverished people, First Nations, sex workers and the trans community.
She was the first known transgender person to run for political office in Canada, who spent her life helping others.
This is her story.
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She was the first known transgender person to run for political office in Canada, who spent her life helping others.
This is her story.
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"Hope is mandatory... In today's world we need our hope. We need our optimism. Those are the engines that are going to get us through the tough times... Hope is not optional, it's mandatory." - @levarburton.bsky.social at Benevity Live! today
May 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
"Hope is mandatory... In today's world we need our hope. We need our optimism. Those are the engines that are going to get us through the tough times... Hope is not optional, it's mandatory." - @levarburton.bsky.social at Benevity Live! today
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This goddamn rules
this is a letter to the editor from a high school track runner who came in second to a trans girl in a race. her state house rep in maine started talking about it. so she wrote this: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/14/r...
May 16, 2025 at 4:40 AM
This goddamn rules
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Today is National Superhero Day.
There are many superheroes, antiheroes and villains that call Canada home.
From a few very famous ones, to lesser known ones, these are SOME (I can't include them all...) of the many Canadian superheroes!
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There are many superheroes, antiheroes and villains that call Canada home.
From a few very famous ones, to lesser known ones, these are SOME (I can't include them all...) of the many Canadian superheroes!
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April 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today is National Superhero Day.
There are many superheroes, antiheroes and villains that call Canada home.
From a few very famous ones, to lesser known ones, these are SOME (I can't include them all...) of the many Canadian superheroes!
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There are many superheroes, antiheroes and villains that call Canada home.
From a few very famous ones, to lesser known ones, these are SOME (I can't include them all...) of the many Canadian superheroes!
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🇨🇦 Because apparently it's not common knowledge:
You don't need a voter card, or be registered in advance to vote in a federal election. Find out where your poll is at elections.ca , come with some ID (there's options), and you can vote. It's really that easy.
You don't need a voter card, or be registered in advance to vote in a federal election. Find out where your poll is at elections.ca , come with some ID (there's options), and you can vote. It's really that easy.
Elections Canada On-line - Élections Canada en ligne
Elections Canada is the independent, non-partisan agency responsible for conducting federal elections and referendums.
elections.ca
March 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🇨🇦 Because apparently it's not common knowledge:
You don't need a voter card, or be registered in advance to vote in a federal election. Find out where your poll is at elections.ca , come with some ID (there's options), and you can vote. It's really that easy.
You don't need a voter card, or be registered in advance to vote in a federal election. Find out where your poll is at elections.ca , come with some ID (there's options), and you can vote. It's really that easy.
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Spring in southern Ontario.
Photo 1: Wednesday at 6:41 pm
Photo 2: Thursday at 6:48 pm
Photo 1: Wednesday at 6:41 pm
Photo 2: Thursday at 6:48 pm
April 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Spring in southern Ontario.
Photo 1: Wednesday at 6:41 pm
Photo 2: Thursday at 6:48 pm
Photo 1: Wednesday at 6:41 pm
Photo 2: Thursday at 6:48 pm
While the content of what he said was ok (but not very deep) the delivery was terrible and he seemed very unprepared to talk about indigenous folks. Not a good look.
What do you think of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to questions about the Liberals and reconciliation?
April 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
While the content of what he said was ok (but not very deep) the delivery was terrible and he seemed very unprepared to talk about indigenous folks. Not a good look.
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Students who feel included and safe in their learning environment are more likely to achieve academic success. Banning an inclusive symbol, like the Pride flag, is unnecessarily cruel and demeaning for students and families who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. 🌈
Please read my letter to WCDSB.
Please read my letter to WCDSB.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Students who feel included and safe in their learning environment are more likely to achieve academic success. Banning an inclusive symbol, like the Pride flag, is unnecessarily cruel and demeaning for students and families who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+. 🌈
Please read my letter to WCDSB.
Please read my letter to WCDSB.
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I am skeptical of Carney, but this may be one of the best political ads I have seen
March 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I am skeptical of Carney, but this may be one of the best political ads I have seen
Very interesting that PEI and Alberta didn't get ministers. Certain Heath MacDonald and George Chahal were clear choices. I get this is supposed to be a smaller and transitional cabinet, but to leave out two provinces is not a choice I'd make going into an election.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet
March 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Very interesting that PEI and Alberta didn't get ministers. Certain Heath MacDonald and George Chahal were clear choices. I get this is supposed to be a smaller and transitional cabinet, but to leave out two provinces is not a choice I'd make going into an election.
This. An economic, diplomatic and military alliance of like minded democratic and human rights upholding countries.
No. I've been vocal about taking the strongest of actions both against the US and in terms of steering our economy away, but we should not steer towards China or any other authoritarian regime. Strengthen economic ties with Europe, the Commonwealth, Japan, etc.
March 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
This. An economic, diplomatic and military alliance of like minded democratic and human rights upholding countries.
It's election day in Ontario. I know it's crappy weather, this election has been lame and it's inconvenient. But voting is an important to our democracy and even if you think your vote wont count, it does in supporting our democracy in a time when all democracies are under attack. Go vote! (Please)
February 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's election day in Ontario. I know it's crappy weather, this election has been lame and it's inconvenient. But voting is an important to our democracy and even if you think your vote wont count, it does in supporting our democracy in a time when all democracies are under attack. Go vote! (Please)
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trans friends, the world is better because you’re in it and don’t forget it
February 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
trans friends, the world is better because you’re in it and don’t forget it
We should openly declare our agreement to this statement and reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine.
BREAKING: France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain & UK sign a joint statement vowing to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty & demanding a role in the peace talks.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.
This is leadership.
It’s also unprecedented.
A western alliance is having to form against a new, twin & united threat: Trump & Putin.
February 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We should openly declare our agreement to this statement and reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine.
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"Being a modestly weaker part of a stronger, more secure federation isn’t a terrible bargain."
There is no quick fix to our trade barriers. But any progress will require a more powerful federal government, writes @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli #cdnpoli
There is no quick fix to our trade barriers. But any progress will require a more powerful federal government, writes @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli #cdnpoli
ANALYSIS: Want more interprovincial trade? You’ll need to accept weaker provinces | TVO Today
There is no quick fix to our trade barriers. But any progress will require a more powerful federal government.
amp.tvo.org
February 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"Being a modestly weaker part of a stronger, more secure federation isn’t a terrible bargain."
There is no quick fix to our trade barriers. But any progress will require a more powerful federal government, writes @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli #cdnpoli
There is no quick fix to our trade barriers. But any progress will require a more powerful federal government, writes @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social #onpoli #cdnpoli
If this is the case, would NATO be required to defend Canada from another NATO member should this escalate?
Scary times.
Scary times.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he says he’d like to make Canada the 51st state, and the U.S. president’s desire to annex this country is related to its supply of critical minerals.
Trudeau tells economic summit Trump is serious about taking over Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Trump is not joking when he says he’d like to make Canada the 51st state, and the U.S. president’s desire to annex this country is related to its supply of critical minerals.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If this is the case, would NATO be required to defend Canada from another NATO member should this escalate?
Scary times.
Scary times.
This is disgusting. The decline of America.
NASA workers were told to "drop everything" to scrub websites under its control
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www.404media.co/nasa-dei-dro...
February 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is disgusting. The decline of America.
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A drum worth banging every election. Whoever you support -- don't forget to vote!
ottawacitizen.com/news/ontario... #OntarioElection #onpoli
ottawacitizen.com/news/ontario... #OntarioElection #onpoli
Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?
The last time Ontarians went to the polls, the province recorded the lowest voter turnout in its election history.
ottawacitizen.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A drum worth banging every election. Whoever you support -- don't forget to vote!
ottawacitizen.com/news/ontario... #OntarioElection #onpoli
ottawacitizen.com/news/ontario... #OntarioElection #onpoli
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To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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canada.ca/en/public-he...
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Ontario universities are cut to the bone. They're being financially strangled by the Ford government, via a merciless, stupid tuition freeze and the lowest per student funding in Canada, ever. If this gov't is re-elected, one of the best uni systems in the world is dead.
Just received another update from our University Provost on the budget crisis. It includes what I believe is the first explicit statement that there will be some real big job cuts over the next three years. No specifics yet.
January 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ontario universities are cut to the bone. They're being financially strangled by the Ford government, via a merciless, stupid tuition freeze and the lowest per student funding in Canada, ever. If this gov't is re-elected, one of the best uni systems in the world is dead.
I figure it's only a matter of days now until Trudeau resigns. Losing both the Atlantic and Ontario caucus support is a death blow
Atlantic Liberal Caucus calls for Trudeau to step down as leader. The caucus says a leadership change is 'urgent,' www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at Nationalnewswatch.com
Atlantic Liberal Caucus calls for Trudeau to step down as leader | CBC News
Following an Atlantic Liberal Caucus meeting the morning of December 23, caucus chair Kody Blois wrote a letter to Trudeau calling for him to resign as party leader
www.cbc.ca
December 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM
I figure it's only a matter of days now until Trudeau resigns. Losing both the Atlantic and Ontario caucus support is a death blow