Bob Wood
@timberline24.bsky.social
Retired Community Worker, writes a bit - Port Rowan Ontario
You’ll have some pin back buttons that champion a cause, make a statement or support a candidate. I have many campaign buttons. At my house they are in drawers; they are in boxes; they are in bags. See When the Mayor Smiles: Are you Your Buttons? shorturl.at/3Jssx
Are you Your Buttons?
A lot of inspiration for my stories these days comes from decluttering work I’m doing around the house. Okay, I call it decluttering. That ...
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September 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
You’ll have some pin back buttons that champion a cause, make a statement or support a candidate. I have many campaign buttons. At my house they are in drawers; they are in boxes; they are in bags. See When the Mayor Smiles: Are you Your Buttons? shorturl.at/3Jssx
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What I found in the homes and communities of four men killed by the U.S. miltary told a story very different from the president’s. @darrylcoote.bsky.social @thestar.com @caricom.bsky.social @unitednations.bsky.social #murder #airstrikes
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Inside the Caribbean villages where U.S. airstrikes have left local fishermen fearing for their lives
U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean have killed innocent men, broken families and changed how entire towns live and work.
www.thestar.com
September 6, 2026 at 1:02 PM
What I found in the homes and communities of four men killed by the U.S. miltary told a story very different from the president’s. @darrylcoote.bsky.social @thestar.com @caricom.bsky.social @unitednations.bsky.social #murder #airstrikes
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To be honest most Ontarians simply don't care, so complete is the dehumanisation of the poor: If you’re treading water on welfare in Doug Ford’s Ontario, you’re slowly sinking
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April 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
To be honest most Ontarians simply don't care, so complete is the dehumanisation of the poor: If you’re treading water on welfare in Doug Ford’s Ontario, you’re slowly sinking
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Our open letter to Federal Parliamentarians calling for the removal of “Henry the VIII” exemption powers from Budget Bill C-15: ecojustice.ca/news/open-le...
Remove Part 5, Division 5 from Bill C-15.
#BillC15 #ActNow #FedPolitics
Remove Part 5, Division 5 from Bill C-15.
#BillC15 #ActNow #FedPolitics
Open Letter to Federal Parliamentarians to remove “Henry the VIII” exemption powers from Budget Bill C-15
More than a hundred prominent law and human rights experts, labour, sector leaders and civil society organizations warn the proposed amendments to the Red Tape Reduction Act in Bill C-15 set Canada on...
ecojustice.ca
February 20, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Our open letter to Federal Parliamentarians calling for the removal of “Henry the VIII” exemption powers from Budget Bill C-15: ecojustice.ca/news/open-le...
Remove Part 5, Division 5 from Bill C-15.
#BillC15 #ActNow #FedPolitics
Remove Part 5, Division 5 from Bill C-15.
#BillC15 #ActNow #FedPolitics
Trump's America is not a “safe” country for anyone.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
Stand up to Trump: End the Safe Third Country Agreement
Sign the petition calling on Canada to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders.
you.leadnow.ca
February 3, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Trump's America is not a “safe” country for anyone.
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
That's why Canada must to end the Safe Third Country agreement, and reopen legal pathways for those who seek asylum at our borders. Sign the petition now:
you.leadnow.ca/petitions/st...
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As the US military began launching strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean last year, a young Trinidadian man who was in Venezuela for work was searching for a way home, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
Families of two men believed to have been killed in military strike on boat sue US government over ‘unlawful’ attacks | CNN Politics
As the US military began launching strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean last year, a young Trinidadian man who was in Venezuela for work was searching for a way home, according to a lawsuit ...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:01 PM
As the US military began launching strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean last year, a young Trinidadian man who was in Venezuela for work was searching for a way home, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.
If you have no travel plans this winter, can I recommend a literary trip with #Simcoe Ontario writer David Beasley?
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A Literary Trip - Norfolk Insider
By Bob Wood I have no travel plans this winter. How about you? If not, can I recommend a literary trip with a local author? Simcoe writer David Beasley has re-released his book ThroughPaphlagonia with...
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December 23, 2025 at 1:52 AM
If you have no travel plans this winter, can I recommend a literary trip with #Simcoe Ontario writer David Beasley?
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If you have no travel plans this winter, can I recommend a literary trip with #Simcoe Ontario writer David Beasley.
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A Literary Trip - Norfolk Insider
By Bob Wood I have no travel plans this winter. How about you? If not, can I recommend a literary trip with a local author? Simcoe writer David Beasley has re-released his book ThroughPaphlagonia with...
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December 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
If you have no travel plans this winter, can I recommend a literary trip with #Simcoe Ontario writer David Beasley.
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“We live in a province that doesn’t have a climate plan. For the first time in almost two decades there are no legislative requirements to help prevent climate breakdown; drive.google.com/file/d/15525... #onpoli
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December 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“We live in a province that doesn’t have a climate plan. For the first time in almost two decades there are no legislative requirements to help prevent climate breakdown; drive.google.com/file/d/15525... #onpoli
“In Ford’s Ontario, if you can’t comply with an environmental law, just legislate it away.” #onpoli
"Ford knew last Feb what we know now — that ON’s economy is tanking. Which is why he triggered an election some 15 mths early, knowing that he was better positioned to win another majority mandate guaranteeing him 4 more yrs in power."
#FordLies #onpoli #cdnpoli
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#FordLies #onpoli #cdnpoli
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Martin Regg Cohn: Doug Ford is powerless in the face of a sputtering economy
The premier knew last February what we know now — that Ontario’s economy is tanking.
www.thestar.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“In Ford’s Ontario, if you can’t comply with an environmental law, just legislate it away.” #onpoli
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800,000 people are out of work. 8% unemployment. It's a Doug Ford Jobs Disaster.
How many more people will need to lose their job before this Premier takes action?
How many more people will need to lose their job before this Premier takes action?
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
800,000 people are out of work. 8% unemployment. It's a Doug Ford Jobs Disaster.
How many more people will need to lose their job before this Premier takes action?
How many more people will need to lose their job before this Premier takes action?
Draw The Line to.350.org/sxkKr
Canada | Draw the Line - For people, for peace, for the planet
We refuse to stand by while the government and Canada’s richest corporations hoard wealth, gut our public services, fuel climate collapse, attack migrants, exploit Indigenous lands, and prop up a geno...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Draw The Line to.350.org/sxkKr
Implement a comprehensive, province-wide extreme heat awareness program to help Ontario residents be safe #onpoli
Hamilton’s public school board says a lack of funding from the provincial government is preventing it from properly air-conditioning its schools.
Over half of Hamilton schools aren't air conditioned, so what is being done?
Hamilton's public school board says a lack of funding from the provincial government is preventing it from properly air-conditioning its schools.
www.chch.com
August 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Implement a comprehensive, province-wide extreme heat awareness program to help Ontario residents be safe #onpoli
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From Birds Canada:
#TakeActionNow
Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk www.birdscanada.org/wasaga-beach...
#Birds #Conservation #Ontario #Canada #HabitatMatters
Comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
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#TakeActionNow
Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk www.birdscanada.org/wasaga-beach...
#Birds #Conservation #Ontario #Canada #HabitatMatters
Comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
@birdscanada.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
From Birds Canada:
#TakeActionNow
Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk www.birdscanada.org/wasaga-beach...
#Birds #Conservation #Ontario #Canada #HabitatMatters
Comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
@birdscanada.bsky.social
#TakeActionNow
Wasaga Beach is the best Piping Plover habitat remaining in Ontario – and its future is at risk www.birdscanada.org/wasaga-beach...
#Birds #Conservation #Ontario #Canada #HabitatMatters
Comments open until August 11th. Your voice matters!
@birdscanada.bsky.social
Growth - but what will it cost? lindsayadvocate.ca/category/opi...
Opinion Columns Archives — Lindsay Advocate
Last year the City of Kawartha Lakes announced the osprey as its Official Bird. This wasn’t simply a catchy branding exercise. The designation celebrated the city’s vibrant natural heritage and the co...
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July 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Growth - but what will it cost? lindsayadvocate.ca/category/opi...
“There is no such thing as decarbonized oil and gas,” says Simon Donne at Climate Scientist at UBC and Scientist Co-chair of the government’s Net Zero Advisory Body.
When the Mayor Smiles: It’s Climate Change, Stupid
When the Mayor Smiles: It’s Climate Change, Stupid
June 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“There is no such thing as decarbonized oil and gas,” says Simon Donne at Climate Scientist at UBC and Scientist Co-chair of the government’s Net Zero Advisory Body.
When the Mayor Smiles: It’s Climate Change, Stupid
When the Mayor Smiles: It’s Climate Change, Stupid
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OPINION: Ontario's Bill 5 has cast Indigenous consultation as a barrier to development in the Ring of Fire, but the Crown’s reluctance to consult agreeably and a history of broken promises is what’s really keeping shovels out of the ground. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-bill...
Indigenous consultations aren’t a barrier to Ring of Fire mining | The Narwhal
Bill 5 casts Indigenous consultation as a barrier, but Ontario and Canada’s history of broken promises are really preventing critical mineral development
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June 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
OPINION: Ontario's Bill 5 has cast Indigenous consultation as a barrier to development in the Ring of Fire, but the Crown’s reluctance to consult agreeably and a history of broken promises is what’s really keeping shovels out of the ground. thenarwhal.ca/opinion-bill...
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This is vital. Much of the Niagara region has been paved or industrialized. We don't have that much arable land in Ontario as 2/3's of the province is Canadian Shield. Let's grow! #cdnpoli #onpoli2 MPPs have proposed an Ontari...
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2 MPPs have proposed an Ontario foodbelt. Could it help tariff-proof the ag sector? | CBC News
Two MPPs have proposed Ontario create a foodbelt of protected farmland. Two former Markham councillors pitched the same idea in 2009 for their area and say it's time the province takes action.
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May 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This is vital. Much of the Niagara region has been paved or industrialized. We don't have that much arable land in Ontario as 2/3's of the province is Canadian Shield. Let's grow! #cdnpoli #onpoli2 MPPs have proposed an Ontari...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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BREAKING NEWS💥: The Supreme Court of Canada has REJECTED Ontario’s appeal — and now the youth-led #Mathur v. Ontario case is headed BACK to court!
This is a game-changer for climate justice in Canada.
No more delays. It’s time for Ontario to face the music.
READ 👉 bit.ly/4d3ljuU
#GenClimateAction
This is a game-changer for climate justice in Canada.
No more delays. It’s time for Ontario to face the music.
READ 👉 bit.ly/4d3ljuU
#GenClimateAction
May 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
BREAKING NEWS💥: The Supreme Court of Canada has REJECTED Ontario’s appeal — and now the youth-led #Mathur v. Ontario case is headed BACK to court!
This is a game-changer for climate justice in Canada.
No more delays. It’s time for Ontario to face the music.
READ 👉 bit.ly/4d3ljuU
#GenClimateAction
This is a game-changer for climate justice in Canada.
No more delays. It’s time for Ontario to face the music.
READ 👉 bit.ly/4d3ljuU
#GenClimateAction
Looking forward to reading it!
Some exciting news!!! My new book *Listen! Knowing the World and Fighting to Change It* will be coming out in the fall, from Fernwood Publishing. Get 15% off a pre-order using the code below.
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April 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Looking forward to reading it!