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Canadian political blogazine. Democracy in North America. Peace and free trade in Global Village.
Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2009
NEW: California now has nearly 17,000 megawatts of battery storage – reaching one-third of the way to our 2045 goal. We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
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The U.S. has now killed 80 people in drone strikes on boats allegedly carrying drugs. There must be easier ways to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
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He still looks like he knows what he's doing
There’s a reason Mark Carney isn’t talking to Donald Trump - Prime Minister Mark Carney and his team are so over it, @TondaMacC reports https://t.co/mqxfqOYTBx Find out more at https://t.co/1zbPY5GAhV
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New chocolate factory opens in Brantford, Ont.
cp24.com
Brantford has attracted another ‘sweet’ employer to the Telephone City.
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If you really think Prez T is "Hardest-working president EVER" he certainly has you conned. And that is no doubt his one great talent. But read a few pres bios --- Lincoln, Teddy R, FDR, or even Clinton, eg. No one spends a weekend in Palm Beach working hard!
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump has just boarded AIR FORCE ONE en route to FLORIDA after another week of winning for the American people Keep the victories coming, Mr. President! We have faith in you! Hardest-working president EVER. 🇺🇸
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‘We’ve moved to Canada and are proud of it’: Sour Puss liquor production moves from Minnesota to Quebec https://t.co/KsqjxFpYnA
globalnews.ca
The company has signed a deal to produce the liquor in Quebec after several provinces stopped stocking certain American-made alcohol products in response to U.S. trade actions.
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Oil and gas companies are falling back in love with Canada, one multibillion-dollar deal at a time
theglobeandmail.com
After a decade of energy companies preferring projects south of the border, the flow of money is starting to come back to Canada
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Trump’s approval just cratered to 33%. Even Republicans are peeling off — a 13-point dive since March. Turns out running the government like a reality show doesn’t play when the country’s the one getting eliminated.
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Young people came out to power our movement because they believe we can have a better world than the one we know. They understand the cost-of-living crisis isn’t an inevitability, we can and must deliver on an affordability agenda that lets New Yorkers breathe easy again.
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🚨 HAPPENING NOW: Massive anti-Trump protest outside the White House as protesters demand the resignation of President Trump following the release of Epstein emails.
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Canada to open Greenland consulate after Trump’s push to acquire island This move has been advocated for years and was announced a year ago, but the additional moral support to our friends in Greenland comes at a particularly good time https://t.co/1PgnxJxocj
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Canada establishes diplomatic mission in Greenland, leveraging Inuit cultural connections and Arctic policy while navigating territorial disputes with the United States.
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What will happen in the USA over the next 50 weeks to the midterm vote in 2026 cannot be even wisely guessed at. But November 4, 2025 has certainly made clear that the real and honest and authentic Democracy in America is far from dead yet : https://t.co/NyMZEmDkwD
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Astounding in some ways that car insurance varies so much by province. Mr Stanford resides in Vancouver. But along with BC, SK, MAN, and QUE also have public auto insurance. And N&L does slightly better than MAN and QUE on this chart!
Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli
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For too long, New Yorkers have expected only mediocrity from their leaders. It's time we write a new story. On January 1st, we’ll usher in a City Hall that tackles the cost-of-living crisis—and we'll remind our city what excellence in public service looks like.
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What Alberta has lately "got" from Ottawa is a budget that the oil and gas industry likes --- a "budget for tanks, banks, and oil barons" ( https://t.co/BvaR6ItFyU). Btw "Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products" account for only about a quarter of all Canadian exports.
breachmedia.ca
Martin Lukacs and Desmond Cole discuss the Liberal government’s Harper-esque budget
Alberta got ZERO in Mark Carney’s 2nd wave of nation-building projects This is the biggest strategic mistake he’s made so far You can’t sideline the province that feeds your economy, fuels your country, and keeps the lights on How long before Alberta finally says enough?
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Hey @MarkJCarney, we should build greenhouses across Saskatchewan, which gets the most sunlight in CA. You could heat them geothermally, and Canada could grow her own food year round.
Here's official list of new major projects #cdnpoli Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor North Coast Transmission Line Ksi Lisims LNG Crawford Nickel Project Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine Northcliff Resources’ Sisson Mine Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydro Project
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year. That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare. Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
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