Brenda 💙💛📎🍁
@bemuse1919.bsky.social
Emotional Support Canadian. Humanist. Bibliophile. Librocubicularist. Practicing Tsundoku-ist📚. Yes. There will be politics. And hockey (Boston Bruins)
No DMs. No crypto-bros. No Ho-Bots.
Slava Ukraini
No DMs. No crypto-bros. No Ho-Bots.
Slava Ukraini
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The Canadian govt should be called on to reject this purchase: ICE to buy $7.2m worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
‘America, uh...First!’: ICE to buy $7.2m worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers
Exclusive: ‘There are so many things wrong with this,’ one government-affairs watchdog told The Independent
www.independent.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Canadian govt should be called on to reject this purchase: ICE to buy $7.2m worth of Canadian armored personnel carriers www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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JFC this CANNOT be allowed to happen! Look at what happened when the UK handed its water services over to for-profit companies!!!
"The new corporation could set water rates for municipal residents, as a privately owned, for-profit organization. Municipalities would have to transfer all their water and wastewater assets, staff, debt, contracts and infrastructure to the new body." 🤮
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/28/n...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/28/n...
Ford government dives into municipal business as it eyes water services
The province has assumed sweeping new powers to seize control over municipal water systems — one of Ontario’s largest public assets, worth $175.8 billion — raising fears the move could pave the way fo...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
JFC this CANNOT be allowed to happen! Look at what happened when the UK handed its water services over to for-profit companies!!!
This post! The replies...👩🍳💋
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This post! The replies...👩🍳💋
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Forever Canada petition opposing Alberta separation has signature goal verified nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/01/f... #nationlnewswatch via @natnewswatch
Forever Canada petition opposing Alberta separation has signature…
National Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Forever Canada petition opposing Alberta separation has signature goal verified nationalnewswatch.com/2025/12/01/f... #nationlnewswatch via @natnewswatch
Sad news. His "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" was my teenage introduction to absurdism and existentialism -- two genres that still fascinate me.
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Sad news. His "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" was my teenage introduction to absurdism and existentialism -- two genres that still fascinate me.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
From today's NY times "Canada Letter" e-mail:
"Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, has ordered American diplomats in Canada and elsewhere to emphasize the effects of criminal acts by immigrants in their host nations to encourage greater restrictions on immigration.... 2/
"Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, has ordered American diplomats in Canada and elsewhere to emphasize the effects of criminal acts by immigrants in their host nations to encourage greater restrictions on immigration.... 2/
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
From today's NY times "Canada Letter" e-mail:
"Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, has ordered American diplomats in Canada and elsewhere to emphasize the effects of criminal acts by immigrants in their host nations to encourage greater restrictions on immigration.... 2/
"Marco Rubio, the U.S. secretary of state, has ordered American diplomats in Canada and elsewhere to emphasize the effects of criminal acts by immigrants in their host nations to encourage greater restrictions on immigration.... 2/
Just back from seeing TransSiberian Orchestra at the Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa. Terrific performance, as usual! If they're playing your city..get tickets..you won't be disappointed!!
November 27, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Just back from seeing TransSiberian Orchestra at the Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa. Terrific performance, as usual! If they're playing your city..get tickets..you won't be disappointed!!
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“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Gender-based violence is an everyday reality, and it starts with minimizing misogyny
As we highlight 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and the upcoming anniversary of the Montreal massacre, can we take a moment to reflect on all the different forms this violence takes?
cultmtl.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“The Polytechnique massacre deeply marked Montreal and serves as a reminder of what unchecked misogyny can lead to.”
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Gender-based violence starts with minimizing misogyny | @mtltoula.bsky.social
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BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
BREAKING: This is huge news, the EU's equivalent of the 🇺🇸Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling.
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
🇪🇺Court of Justice just ruled all 🇪🇺countries must recognise same-sex marriages granted in other member states.
This effectively legalises gay marriage across 🇪🇺
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Until now, the gay marriage situation in the European Union has been the same as in the United before 2015: some states have it, some states don't.
While in the US the divide was North-South, in the EU the divide was West-East.
davekeating.substack.com/p/a-rainbow-...
While in the US the divide was North-South, in the EU the divide was West-East.
davekeating.substack.com/p/a-rainbow-...
A rainbow curtain has descended across Europe
Greece has become the first Orthodox nation to adopt gay marriage. Italy is now the only country on the Western side of the old Iron Curtain without equal marriage rights.
davekeating.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Until now, the gay marriage situation in the European Union has been the same as in the United before 2015: some states have it, some states don't.
While in the US the divide was North-South, in the EU the divide was West-East.
davekeating.substack.com/p/a-rainbow-...
While in the US the divide was North-South, in the EU the divide was West-East.
davekeating.substack.com/p/a-rainbow-...
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Here's a seven-point peace plan:
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here's a seven-point peace plan:
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‘The centre of global trade is shifting.’
Re: Coalition of the Willing’s view on the ‘28 point Peace Plan’: “Well, we like point number 1 - Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’
🇨🇦 ICYMI
www.youtube.com/live/GilH78V...
Re: Coalition of the Willing’s view on the ‘28 point Peace Plan’: “Well, we like point number 1 - Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’
🇨🇦 ICYMI
www.youtube.com/live/GilH78V...
PM Mark Carney speaks with reporters in Johannesburg, South Africa – November 23, 2025
YouTube video by cpac
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November 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
‘The centre of global trade is shifting.’
Re: Coalition of the Willing’s view on the ‘28 point Peace Plan’: “Well, we like point number 1 - Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’
🇨🇦 ICYMI
www.youtube.com/live/GilH78V...
Re: Coalition of the Willing’s view on the ‘28 point Peace Plan’: “Well, we like point number 1 - Ukraine is a sovereign nation.’
🇨🇦 ICYMI
www.youtube.com/live/GilH78V...
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star
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Come on, Canadians! This is not the time. You’ve got to run right through the finish line, no backing off.
‘Buy Canadian’ losing some momentum as countertariffs lift, Loblaw CEO says
‘Buy Canadian’ losing some momentum as countertariffs lift, Loblaw CEO says
The head of Canada’s largest grocery chain says customers are returning to buying American items now that tariffs have lifted. CTV’s Dave Charbonneau reports.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Come on, Canadians! This is not the time. You’ve got to run right through the finish line, no backing off.
My interview with finance minister Francois-Philippe Champlain in the eve of a big vote on his first ever budget: “Nostalgia is not a really good strategy.
FULL interview: youtu.be/x6o-_MXCPpg
Apple: apple.co/4m81G7K
All the others: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
FULL interview: youtu.be/x6o-_MXCPpg
Apple: apple.co/4m81G7K
All the others: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
Minister François-Philippe Champagne: Will His Budget “Transform” Canada?
YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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German Navy to purchase Canadian Combat Management System for more than $1B . #cdnpoli
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 AM
German Navy to purchase Canadian Combat Management System for more than $1B . #cdnpoli
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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More robots.
China hosted world games.. for robots. Enjoy.
China hosted world games.. for robots. Enjoy.
November 16, 2025 at 5:09 AM
😂
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
Good podcast to introduce Avi Lewis if you know little or nothing about him. While I disagree with many of his ideas, it's refreshing to finally see a possible NDP leader with a vision.
The NDP leadership race is on and Avi Lewis thinks he's got what it takes to help fix Canada. Here's this week's @thepaikinpodcast.bsky.social #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
YouTube: youtu.be/P1SQJtz56Hg
Apple:https://apple.co/4oZXgSk
The rest: linktr.ee/thepaikinpod...
Why Avi Lewis Thinks He Can Save the NDP
YouTube video by The Paikin Podcast
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Good podcast to introduce Avi Lewis if you know little or nothing about him. While I disagree with many of his ideas, it's refreshing to finally see a possible NDP leader with a vision.
Tee hee!
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Tee hee!
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Spotted in Lviv, Ukraine. 💙😽💙
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Spotted in Lviv, Ukraine. 💙😽💙
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Nov. 10, 1975 The tradition at Mariners' Church in Detroit is to ring a bell 29 times: To remember each of the 29 men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald: 30th time: To honor all sailors lost on the Great Lakes: 31st time Added after the death of Gordon Lightfoot in 2023 to honor the songwriter.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Nov. 10, 1975 The tradition at Mariners' Church in Detroit is to ring a bell 29 times: To remember each of the 29 men who died on the Edmund Fitzgerald: 30th time: To honor all sailors lost on the Great Lakes: 31st time Added after the death of Gordon Lightfoot in 2023 to honor the songwriter.