Is anyone paying attention yet!?
Whistleblower and former banker Simon Andriesz, 57, has died by suicide, The Banker reports.
Andriesz exposed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Andriesz exposed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s past links to Jeffrey Epstein.
October 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Is anyone paying attention yet!?
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Oh wow
In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra
@theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders:
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra
@theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders:
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
October 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Oh wow
In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra
@theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders:
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra
@theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders:
pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
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ICYMI: Ontario tourism officials will light up the Horseshoe Falls in red, white and blue tonight to say “thank you” to the Bills, fans and Visit Buffalo for singing the Canadian national anthem. A fireworks display in the same colors is also planned.
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
Niagara Falls to light up as a thank you to Bills fans for Canadian anthem singing
On Saturday, Ontario tourism officials will light up the Horseshoe Falls in red, white and blue to say “thank you” to the Bills, Buffalo fans and Visit Buffalo for singing the Canadian national anthem...
buffalonews.com
October 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
ICYMI: Ontario tourism officials will light up the Horseshoe Falls in red, white and blue tonight to say “thank you” to the Bills, fans and Visit Buffalo for singing the Canadian national anthem. A fireworks display in the same colors is also planned.
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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If Russia attacks Sweden, the Swedish Air Force will strike targets deep inside enemy territory rather than limit itself to defense - Colonel Carl Bergqvist, Commandant of the Swedish Air Warfare Centre
"An attack must come at a high cost," Bergqvist said.
"An attack must come at a high cost," Bergqvist said.
September 30, 2026 at 6:14 PM
If Russia attacks Sweden, the Swedish Air Force will strike targets deep inside enemy territory rather than limit itself to defense - Colonel Carl Bergqvist, Commandant of the Swedish Air Warfare Centre
"An attack must come at a high cost," Bergqvist said.
"An attack must come at a high cost," Bergqvist said.
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WARNING: The Ellison family is about to own CBS News AND CNN.
A judge just cleared the deal. Closing: days away.
When one family controls what tens of millions watch, democracy loses a watchdog. Independent media isn't a luxury.
It's your last line of defense.
A judge just cleared the deal. Closing: days away.
When one family controls what tens of millions watch, democracy loses a watchdog. Independent media isn't a luxury.
It's your last line of defense.
October 1, 2026 at 3:18 AM
WARNING: The Ellison family is about to own CBS News AND CNN.
A judge just cleared the deal. Closing: days away.
When one family controls what tens of millions watch, democracy loses a watchdog. Independent media isn't a luxury.
It's your last line of defense.
A judge just cleared the deal. Closing: days away.
When one family controls what tens of millions watch, democracy loses a watchdog. Independent media isn't a luxury.
It's your last line of defense.
Not good....
The Westons are buying another huge pharmacy chain?
Is this an extension of the "future of pharmacy" strategy?
Loblaw’s reach into health care has grown, investing in telemedicine, medical record-keeping, physiotherapy clinics & a just launched AI-powered medical chatbot.
bsky.app/profile/chri...
Is this an extension of the "future of pharmacy" strategy?
Loblaw’s reach into health care has grown, investing in telemedicine, medical record-keeping, physiotherapy clinics & a just launched AI-powered medical chatbot.
bsky.app/profile/chri...
September 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Not good....
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Don't buy American produce. Another example:
Driscoll's sent millions of pounds of fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals to Canada and the company tried to cover it up.
#BoycottUSA #CanadaSky
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Driscoll's sent millions of pounds of fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals to Canada and the company tried to cover it up.
#BoycottUSA #CanadaSky
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels | CBC News
A whistleblower lawsuit in California is alleging millions of pounds of Driscoll's fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals crossed the border into Canada, and the company tri...
www.cbc.ca
September 26, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Don't buy American produce. Another example:
Driscoll's sent millions of pounds of fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals to Canada and the company tried to cover it up.
#BoycottUSA #CanadaSky
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Driscoll's sent millions of pounds of fruit containing non-compliant levels of pesticides and chemicals to Canada and the company tried to cover it up.
#BoycottUSA #CanadaSky
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Don't worry. We will remember.
September 24, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Don't worry. We will remember.
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Chrétien: "I have a message for American friends. Yes, Canada is a generous, open country, and Canadians are tolerant and kind. But never mistake our generosity for weakness." #cdnpoli
September 12, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Chrétien: "I have a message for American friends. Yes, Canada is a generous, open country, and Canadians are tolerant and kind. But never mistake our generosity for weakness." #cdnpoli
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"Flag-Jacking" ramping up as Americans "pretend" to be Canadian as they travel internationally.
Because right now, around the world, everyone hates your guts. You'll NEVER be Canadian. FO! #cdnpoli
www.splashtravels.com/guides/why-d...
Because right now, around the world, everyone hates your guts. You'll NEVER be Canadian. FO! #cdnpoli
www.splashtravels.com/guides/why-d...
Why Do Americans Traveling In Europe Put Canadian Flags On Their Backpacks?
If you’ve spent any time in European train stations or hostels, you’ve probably seen it: an American accent, a U.S. passport…and a big Canadian flag patch sewn onto the backpack. It’s not a fashion st...
www.splashtravels.com
September 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
"Flag-Jacking" ramping up as Americans "pretend" to be Canadian as they travel internationally.
Because right now, around the world, everyone hates your guts. You'll NEVER be Canadian. FO! #cdnpoli
www.splashtravels.com/guides/why-d...
Because right now, around the world, everyone hates your guts. You'll NEVER be Canadian. FO! #cdnpoli
www.splashtravels.com/guides/why-d...
If you want to support Canada & Canadian business instead of Mango Mussolini, please consider buying Canadian products. Honey producers will be particularly hard hit, buy Canadian. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
In Canada's largest honey-producing region, beekeepers brace for U.S. tariffs | CBC News
Harvest is in full swing at a family-run honey farm in central Alberta but there's a cloud hanging over this year's sweet crop as producers watch the clock tick down on a trade agreement with the Unit...
www.cbc.ca
August 24, 2026 at 7:52 AM
If you want to support Canada & Canadian business instead of Mango Mussolini, please consider buying Canadian products. Honey producers will be particularly hard hit, buy Canadian. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Geopolitics and Security Studies Center analyst Dionis Cenusa on the Ceuta crisis: “Ceuta is a geopolitical node that today involves the traditional interests of Spain and the emerging interests of the US and Israel related to Iran and the Middle East.
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August 3, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Geopolitics and Security Studies Center analyst Dionis Cenusa on the Ceuta crisis: “Ceuta is a geopolitical node that today involves the traditional interests of Spain and the emerging interests of the US and Israel related to Iran and the Middle East.
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Straight out of the MAGA playbook. On brand for Doug Ford.
July 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Straight out of the MAGA playbook. On brand for Doug Ford.
I'm afraid our southern neighbours won't be rid of Trumpism even when they are rid of Trump.
“America isn't the way it is because he's president. He's president because America is the way it is”
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
— David Cochrane
CBC Power and Politics
July 18, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I'm afraid our southern neighbours won't be rid of Trumpism even when they are rid of Trump.
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Still in doubt on which team to cheer for tomorrow? I give you hint.
🇳🇴 ERLING HAALAND. LETS GOOOOO🇳🇴
🇳🇴 ERLING HAALAND. LETS GOOOOO🇳🇴
July 11, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Still in doubt on which team to cheer for tomorrow? I give you hint.
🇳🇴 ERLING HAALAND. LETS GOOOOO🇳🇴
🇳🇴 ERLING HAALAND. LETS GOOOOO🇳🇴
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Ecuador fans singing "Nuestro Juramento" as performed by legendary Ecuadorian singer Julio Jaramillo ⚽🎶🇪🇨
June 25, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Ecuador fans singing "Nuestro Juramento" as performed by legendary Ecuadorian singer Julio Jaramillo ⚽🎶🇪🇨
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“A British Columbia mining company has hired former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a strategic advisory role.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
#Mining #USPoli #VancouverBC #YVR
#Mining #USPoli #VancouverBC #YVR
Former U.S. Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem hired by B.C. mining company
A British Columbia mining company has hired former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a strategic advisory role.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 17, 2026 at 9:34 PM
“A British Columbia mining company has hired former U.S. secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in a strategic advisory role.” www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... - @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
#Mining #USPoli #VancouverBC #YVR
#Mining #USPoli #VancouverBC #YVR
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There are organizers and then there are organizers. Lidia Almeida fought for 50 years against dictatorship, neoliberalism, and state violence. She was fighting until the day she died.
Argentinian activist who spent 50 years looking for disappeared son dies
Outpouring of public grief for Lidia ‘Taty’ Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
There are organizers and then there are organizers. Lidia Almeida fought for 50 years against dictatorship, neoliberalism, and state violence. She was fighting until the day she died.
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Food: the most important climate impact. Hungry people will do crazy things.
Rich people and countries think they can buy their way out of this, but they're wrong. India has already closed its doors to some rice exports.
Rich people and countries think they can buy their way out of this, but they're wrong. India has already closed its doors to some rice exports.
What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?
“A recent study on global breadbasket droughts found the chance of simultaneous droughts across maize-producing regions this century are between 52-60% depending on the scale of greenhouse gas emissions.”
By Ekamjot Dhillon
“A recent study on global breadbasket droughts found the chance of simultaneous droughts across maize-producing regions this century are between 52-60% depending on the scale of greenhouse gas emissions.”
By Ekamjot Dhillon
What happens when the world’s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously?
June 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Food: the most important climate impact. Hungry people will do crazy things.
Rich people and countries think they can buy their way out of this, but they're wrong. India has already closed its doors to some rice exports.
Rich people and countries think they can buy their way out of this, but they're wrong. India has already closed its doors to some rice exports.
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Spike Lee is at Game 3 in a signed Pope Leo Knicks jersey
June 9, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Spike Lee is at Game 3 in a signed Pope Leo Knicks jersey
Is this why he's been so quiet?
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
Bush admin implicated in bombshell claim on Epstein’s 'secret' plea deal: report
The Bush administration’s Justice Department (DOJ) may have played a key role in the unprecedented and “secret” plea deal offered to Jeffrey Epstein in 2007, according to an explosive report from the ...
www.rawstory.com
June 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Is this why he's been so quiet?
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
www.rawstory.com/jeffrey-epst...
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Welcome to FIFA World Cup
Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.
Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.
June 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Welcome to FIFA World Cup
Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.
Iraq's World Cup striker, Aymen Hussein, was held and questioned for nearly seven hours at Chicago's O'Hare airport after arriving with the squad early on Saturday, an Iraqi sporting official said.
The last thing we need is for her or Ben to jump into federal politics.
Caroline Mulroney on her way to make bank in the private sector. Let's see where she lands.
We now go live to Caroline Mulroney leaving Doug Ford's government.
May 25, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The last thing we need is for her or Ben to jump into federal politics.
Ford can not ne ousted soon enough!
April 29, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Ford can not ne ousted soon enough!