Brian Cole 🇨🇦
@briancole5.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🍁 Working stiff, amateur photographer, developing activist. I support Israel, Ukraine, Greenland, NATO and Mark Carney. I do not support IRGC, Trump, Republicans, Zuck, Musk or Bezos.
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On this day in 1988, the Calgary Winter Olympics opened. One of the most successful Winter Olympics in history, the facilities built have helped Canadian athletes train for decades
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2026/02/03/t...
February 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
On this day in 1988, the Calgary Winter Olympics opened. One of the most successful Winter Olympics in history, the facilities built have helped Canadian athletes train for decades
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2026/02/03/t...
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2026/02/03/t...
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
Trump has pissed off ALL of Europe, and most of the world. Buh-bye...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
February 13, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Trump has pissed off ALL of Europe, and most of the world. Buh-bye...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
This is reprehensible.
A gender reveal at Lake Louise is facing backlash after visitors discovered leftover debris in one of Canada’s most iconic landscapes.
Watch more video: https://ow.ly/AhJU50YcLnl
Watch more video: https://ow.ly/AhJU50YcLnl
February 13, 2026 at 4:32 AM
This is reprehensible.
And there goes science and investment in the US pharma industry. They won't be the last either.
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 AM
And there goes science and investment in the US pharma industry. They won't be the last either.
February 13, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
buff.ly
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
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Not a single one of ID representatives can articulate how women are supposed to vote in the election.
"Read the SAVE Act to find out what documentation is accepted"
Guess what? Marriage certs are not one of the docs.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO VOTE?
"Read the SAVE Act to find out what documentation is accepted"
Guess what? Marriage certs are not one of the docs.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO VOTE?
February 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Not a single one of ID representatives can articulate how women are supposed to vote in the election.
"Read the SAVE Act to find out what documentation is accepted"
Guess what? Marriage certs are not one of the docs.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO VOTE?
"Read the SAVE Act to find out what documentation is accepted"
Guess what? Marriage certs are not one of the docs.
HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO VOTE?
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Today's *real* headline (NYT) that The Onion wouldn't have even tried:
Trump Repeals U.S. Power to Regulate Climate
Trump Repeals U.S. Power to Regulate Climate
February 12, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Today's *real* headline (NYT) that The Onion wouldn't have even tried:
Trump Repeals U.S. Power to Regulate Climate
Trump Repeals U.S. Power to Regulate Climate
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
This is big news.
NATO has agreed a shake-up of its command, with the UK set to take over Joint Force Command Norfolk, Italy to lead JFC Naples, and Germany and Poland to rotate command of JFC Brunssum, while the US retains MARCOM, AIRCOM and LANDCOM.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/european-all...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/european-all...
European allies take over NATO joint force commands
NATO has agreed a shake-up of its command, with the UK set to take over Joint Force Command Norfolk, Italy to lead JFC Naples, and Germany and Poland to rotate command of JFC Brunssum, while the US retains MARCOM, AIRCOM and LANDCOM.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This is big news.
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The EPA plans to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten public health.
EPA to rescind landmark 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' harmful effect on climate
The Trump administration is rescinding the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' environmental harm.
abcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
The EPA plans to repeal its own conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the planet and threaten public health.
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Take care of your old cell phones.
Child playing with old cellphone accidentally calls 911 over 120 times in a single day, Guelph police say #Ontario
Police say phones can call 911 even without a SIM card or service plan
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Police say phones can call 911 even without a SIM card or service plan
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Child playing with old cellphone accidentally calls 911 over 120 times, Guelph police say | CBC News
Police in Guelph are warning parents not to allow children to play with old cellphones after a child called 911 over 120 times in one day.
www.cbc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Take care of your old cell phones.
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Last minute closure.
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
February 12, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Last minute closure.
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
Imagine showing up here with a broken arm, difficulty breathing, with a child with a high fever - and there is no help for you at your local ER.
Sylvia Jones never speaks of ER closures.
Doug Ford has chosen this for you
I am among the Worst in the World.
And proud of it, mango !
And proud of it, mango !
Six Republicans joined Democrats in a bipartisan push against Trump’s so-called fentanyl emergency at the U.S.-Canada border.
globalnews.ca/news/1166405...
globalnews.ca/news/1166405...
Trump slams Canada as U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca
Trump called Canada 'among the worst in the World to deal with' on trade and border security as six Republicans voted with Democrats against his fentanyl-related tariffs.
globalnews.ca
February 12, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I am among the Worst in the World.
And proud of it, mango !
And proud of it, mango !
Cruelty is the goal of the US administration.
They don't give a flying fuxk...
Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Outrage after US Congress votes to slash $125m in funding to replace toxic lead pipes
Move will hit Michigan, Illinois, New York and other states with highest levels of lead drinking water pipes the hardest
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Cruelty is the goal of the US administration.
Oh look, the UN is trying to make itself relevant after YEARS of attacks. It is clear to everyone Russia has no interest in peace.
February 12, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Oh look, the UN is trying to make itself relevant after YEARS of attacks. It is clear to everyone Russia has no interest in peace.
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On this day in 2022, Ivan Reitman died.
Born in 1946, he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal, Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House.
Born in 1946, he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal, Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House.
February 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 2022, Ivan Reitman died.
Born in 1946, he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal, Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House.
Born in 1946, he grew up in Toronto and went on to direct many iconic movies including Meatballs, Stripes, Ghostbusters, Twins, and Kindergarten Cop. He also produced Heavy Metal, Space Jam and National Lampoon's Animal House.
February 12, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Montreal get out and Protest this sale
Be like BC on Pattinson
Canada cannot have anything to do with ICE
LFG
Be like BC on Pattinson
Canada cannot have anything to do with ICE
LFG
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Montreal get out and Protest this sale
Be like BC on Pattinson
Canada cannot have anything to do with ICE
LFG
Be like BC on Pattinson
Canada cannot have anything to do with ICE
LFG
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February 12, 2026 at 3:39 AM
😂😂
More US corruption.
February 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
More US corruption.
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The Senate on Wednesday voted for a second time in as many days to knock down President Donald Trump’s tariffs — this time his duties on neighboring Canada.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...
Senate votes to block Trump's tariffs on Canada for a second time
The vote comes less than a week after Trump threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods by 10 percent, after a spat over a television ad.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The Senate on Wednesday voted for a second time in as many days to knock down President Donald Trump’s tariffs — this time his duties on neighboring Canada.
www.politico.com/live-updates...
www.politico.com/live-updates...