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This is great news. I've always thought a book on Darling was sorely needed.
Book Preview: Toronto Edwardian Frank Darling, Architect of Canada’s Imperial Age
Book Preview: Toronto Edwardian Frank Darling, Architect of Canada’s Imperial Age
Toronto Edwardian Frank Darling, Architect of Canada’s Imperial Age By David Winterton (2026) Frank Darling (1850-1923) was Canada’s most prolific and award-winning architects of the pre-WWI era. Over...
www.canadianarchitect.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is great news. I've always thought a book on Darling was sorely needed.
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Looking for past Garfield Macy's balloons. Found a new reaction image
November 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Looking for past Garfield Macy's balloons. Found a new reaction image
This is damning info about the mismanagement of healthcare funds but this info coming from SecondStreet who seems to be backing private options for healthcare reform feels like they want to use it for that agenda rather than government accountability.
"Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery."
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report
A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This is damning info about the mismanagement of healthcare funds but this info coming from SecondStreet who seems to be backing private options for healthcare reform feels like they want to use it for that agenda rather than government accountability.
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Similar situation in downtown Toronto: a neighbourhood group formed for the express purpose of opposing a new homeless shelter has been ordered to pay nearly $30,000 after litigating against the shelter provider.
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Similar situation in downtown Toronto: a neighbourhood group formed for the express purpose of opposing a new homeless shelter has been ordered to pay nearly $30,000 after litigating against the shelter provider.
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"Do More with Less!"
- Battlecry of the Two-Cottage-Owners Tribe
- Battlecry of the Two-Cottage-Owners Tribe
Shopify lays off staff to keep team ‘fast, sharp and focused’
Shopify Inc. says it has laid off some of its staff to help streamline the e-commerce software giant.
www.cp24.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"Do More with Less!"
- Battlecry of the Two-Cottage-Owners Tribe
- Battlecry of the Two-Cottage-Owners Tribe
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“It is an offence to wilfully fail to comply with an order of the IPC, which provides a strong incentive for institutions to meet their compliance obligations. Very serious matters can be referred to the Attorney General for prosecution,” the IPC spokesperson explained #onpoli
NEW: Ontario’s transparency watchdog has been forced to “intervene” after the solicitor general’s office repeatedly ignored orders to release information.
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
It’s part of a trend which has also raised questions about political interference. #OnPoli
globalnews.ca/news/1154356...
Ontario watchdog ‘intervening’ after solicitor general ignores transparency orders | Globalnews.ca
There have been several instances in recent years where the IPC has told the solicitor general's office to release information, only for the government to ignore the decree.
globalnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“It is an offence to wilfully fail to comply with an order of the IPC, which provides a strong incentive for institutions to meet their compliance obligations. Very serious matters can be referred to the Attorney General for prosecution,” the IPC spokesperson explained #onpoli
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Before it gets consigned to the memory hole, new from me at TVO on the substantial investigative powers a government can bring to bear on its critics (and why premiers shouldn't make idle threats.) www.tvo.org/article/anal...
TVO Today | Current Affairs Journalism, Documentaries and Podcasts
www.tvo.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Before it gets consigned to the memory hole, new from me at TVO on the substantial investigative powers a government can bring to bear on its critics (and why premiers shouldn't make idle threats.) www.tvo.org/article/anal...
“The data shows another pattern: the homes with the lowest recorded staffing over that year are for-profit homes. Of the bottom 10, seven are owned by one company, Southbridge Care Homes.”
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
“The data shows another pattern: the homes with the lowest recorded staffing over that year are for-profit homes. Of the bottom 10, seven are owned by one company, Southbridge Care Homes.”
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Pardon me??
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Pardon me??
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
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When will Marit Stiles be stopped?!!
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
When will Marit Stiles be stopped?!!
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$65B (billion) of healthcare funding in Ontario has gone missing.
Over five years, at least.
The Auditor General has no idea where it went, so it wasn't audited.
Oh, you didn't know?
That's #CdnMediaColludes doing a good job.
www.corruptario.ca/what-the-ags...
Over five years, at least.
The Auditor General has no idea where it went, so it wasn't audited.
Oh, you didn't know?
That's #CdnMediaColludes doing a good job.
www.corruptario.ca/what-the-ags...
November 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
$65B (billion) of healthcare funding in Ontario has gone missing.
Over five years, at least.
The Auditor General has no idea where it went, so it wasn't audited.
Oh, you didn't know?
That's #CdnMediaColludes doing a good job.
www.corruptario.ca/what-the-ags...
Over five years, at least.
The Auditor General has no idea where it went, so it wasn't audited.
Oh, you didn't know?
That's #CdnMediaColludes doing a good job.
www.corruptario.ca/what-the-ags...
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Beyond violating separation of powers and the Charter, Bill 75 will keep poor people in jail, longer. Ford is already pushing people into encampments, which he's also criminalized. Bill 75 will also impact poor people demonstrating against this government. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Ontario looks to revive use of cash bail, raising Charter concerns
Critics question whether proposal exceeds provincial powers and violates Charter of Rights and Freedoms
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Beyond violating separation of powers and the Charter, Bill 75 will keep poor people in jail, longer. Ford is already pushing people into encampments, which he's also criminalized. Bill 75 will also impact poor people demonstrating against this government. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was reportedly shocked that some managers don't want people constantly using AI.
In an all-hands meeting he said: "My understanding is Nvidia has some managers who are telling their people to use less AI, are you insane? ...
In an all-hands meeting he said: "My understanding is Nvidia has some managers who are telling their people to use less AI, are you insane? ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was reportedly shocked that some managers don't want people constantly using AI.
In an all-hands meeting he said: "My understanding is Nvidia has some managers who are telling their people to use less AI, are you insane? ...
In an all-hands meeting he said: "My understanding is Nvidia has some managers who are telling their people to use less AI, are you insane? ...
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And after Doug does that, he'll knock down the east wing of Queens Park to make room to build a Stag n Doe ballroom.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
And after Doug does that, he'll knock down the east wing of Queens Park to make room to build a Stag n Doe ballroom.
“A farmers advocacy group says it plans to lobby the federal government for a guaranteed annual income of $50k. Farmers want Ottawa to set up a 10-year pilot project… says a guaranteed income would help stabilize farmers' incomes, which are often unstable.”
Farmers will lobby Ottawa for $50K guaranteed annual income pilot program. #cdnpoli
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/far...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/far...
Farmers will lobby Ottawa for $50K guaranteed annual income pilot program
HALIFAX - A farmers advocacy group says it plans to lobby the federal government for a guaranteed annual income of $50,000.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“A farmers advocacy group says it plans to lobby the federal government for a guaranteed annual income of $50k. Farmers want Ottawa to set up a 10-year pilot project… says a guaranteed income would help stabilize farmers' incomes, which are often unstable.”
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And instead of hanging around here trying to make your taxpayer’s voice heard why don’t you get off your ass, buddy, and go apply for a Skills Development Fund grant like all my hardworking friends do!!
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
And instead of hanging around here trying to make your taxpayer’s voice heard why don’t you get off your ass, buddy, and go apply for a Skills Development Fund grant like all my hardworking friends do!!
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This is exactly what the oligarchs want you to think.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is exactly what the oligarchs want you to think.
“Through Bill 60… the provincial government is proposing a restructuring of water & wastewater service delivery that would allow it to designate a corporation to provide water & sewage services to lower-tier municipalities that meet specific requirements.”
Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Experts aren't convinced.
pressprogress.ca/ontario-clai...
Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
pressprogress.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“Through Bill 60… the provincial government is proposing a restructuring of water & wastewater service delivery that would allow it to designate a corporation to provide water & sewage services to lower-tier municipalities that meet specific requirements.”
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"The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine" @theintercept.com - The Anarchist Library is linked in the article
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine
Daniel Sanchez is facing federal charges for what free speech advocates say is a clear attack on the First Amendment.
theintercept.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
"The Feds Want to Make It Illegal to Even Possess an Anarchist Zine" @theintercept.com - The Anarchist Library is linked in the article
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
read here:
theintercept.com/2025/11/23/p...
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Major insurers are seeking to exclude AI risks from their policies.
Companies like AIG are trying to get permission from regulators to exclude businesses deploying tools like AI chatbots.
Insurers are worried about multi-billion dollar claims that could be coming down the pike.
Companies like AIG are trying to get permission from regulators to exclude businesses deploying tools like AI chatbots.
Insurers are worried about multi-billion dollar claims that could be coming down the pike.
Insurers retreat from AI cover as risk of multibillion-dollar claims mounts
AIG, Great American and WR Berkley seek permission to limit liability from AI agents and chatbots
www.ft.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Major insurers are seeking to exclude AI risks from their policies.
Companies like AIG are trying to get permission from regulators to exclude businesses deploying tools like AI chatbots.
Insurers are worried about multi-billion dollar claims that could be coming down the pike.
Companies like AIG are trying to get permission from regulators to exclude businesses deploying tools like AI chatbots.
Insurers are worried about multi-billion dollar claims that could be coming down the pike.
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calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
Canada Post ‘integral part of Canada’ that must be successful: union leader | Hanomansing Tonight
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
calling canadians “customers” of canada post is like calling us “customers” of the healthcare system. it’s such a silly, commercial framing.
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This is a stunning story. I've been tracking the "greenhushing" narrative for a while now: this is the idea that strict regulations on fake climate claims spooks companies into total silence; therefore we shouldn't regulate them.
@meyer.bsky.social asked for examples and the Carney gov't failed:
@meyer.bsky.social asked for examples and the Carney gov't failed:
November 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is a stunning story. I've been tracking the "greenhushing" narrative for a while now: this is the idea that strict regulations on fake climate claims spooks companies into total silence; therefore we shouldn't regulate them.
@meyer.bsky.social asked for examples and the Carney gov't failed:
@meyer.bsky.social asked for examples and the Carney gov't failed:
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11 years of assault.
Suspended w pay at $357,000 per year.
Friday 5pm news release.
Suspended w pay at $357,000 per year.
Friday 5pm news release.
TPS Officer Arrest
www.tps.ca
November 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
11 years of assault.
Suspended w pay at $357,000 per year.
Friday 5pm news release.
Suspended w pay at $357,000 per year.
Friday 5pm news release.
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If we ignore Canada’s mental health crisis, AI companies will exploit it canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/22/i... @spichaksimon.bsky.social
If we ignore Canada’s mental health crisis, AI companies will exploit…
Canada’s mental-health system increasingly pushes people toward AI “alternatives.”
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
If we ignore Canada’s mental health crisis, AI companies will exploit it canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/22/i... @spichaksimon.bsky.social
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from government by consultant to government by consultants using generative AI.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
Major N.L. healthcare report contains errors likely generated by A.I. – The Independent
$1.6 million Health Human Resources Plan from Deloitte cites research papers that don’t exist, making it the second major government policy paper called into question in as many months
theindependent.ca
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
from government by consultant to government by consultants using generative AI.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.
decades of degrading government capacity to actually govern has left it open to further degradation through ai hype and perceptions it enables further cost cutting.