Robin MacNab
robinmacnab.bsky.social
Robin MacNab
@robinmacnab.bsky.social
Canadian Foreign Service Officer 1971 - 2015. RTs of news on international affairs, technology and other subjects.
Canadian resolve on trade negotiations hardens as country faces day one of increased tariffs
Two-thirds say Canada should take “hard” line in trade talks, rebuff Trump’s rebuke on Palestine stance angusreid.org/trump-carney...
August 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The British Open from Portrush in Northern Ireland has shown the surrounding sites, which have included the ruins of Dunluce Castle of which Thomas D’Arcy McGee wrote a famous poem. I don’t have a direct link but the attached photos capture it.
July 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My daughter has discovered the mother lode of unique gifts - the terrific mystery stories available on reboundpress.com. Just finishing The Wrecking Game by Chris Forrest - wonderful! Now one from Canada’s top mystery writer @peggy_blair. Thank you!
July 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I’m a big fan of James Lee Burke. Attached photo provides my review of his latest “Don’t Forget Me Little Bessie”.
June 30, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I’m a lucky dad!. Couldn’t have received a better gift than “The Wrecking Game” by Chris Forrest, one of Canada’s top mystery writers. Thanks ⁦‪@peggy_blair‬⁩.bsky.social for making this and many other exceptional stories available from her new publishing company reboundpress.com.
June 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A link (be patient while it loads) (or scan QR code attached) to a sincere take on the election from the defeated CPC candidate in Peterborough instagram.com/p/DJDEoLGO7Bv/…. Despite the Liberal Party joy, I sense Canada faces serious problems of trust and division. via @davidakin.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Premiers’ Performance: The Trump bump? Most provincial leaders see approval rise amid U.S. threats. Ontario’s Ford sees highest approval in four years; Furey receives massive boost on the way out angusreid.org/premier-appr...
March 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Ford remains very unpopular but his party has huge lead heading into election angusreid.org/ontario-elec...
February 4, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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January 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Michael Ramirez in the Washington Post
December 20, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Mischka enjoying her new bed. A present for her 14th birthday today.
December 18, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Look what’s covering my Lamborghini.
November 28, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Mexico, Canada and China account for about 40 percent of U.S. trade. via @bloomberg.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Chinese exports are on track for another bumper year.
November 26, 2024 at 12:25 PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resolve to ease commercial frictions with nations from China to the US is about to be tested by a second term for President-elect Donald Trump that could see the UK caught up in trade battles between global powers. via @bloomberg.com
November 12, 2024 at 1:00 AM