Chris Holski
@chrisholski.bsky.social
The kind of veteran broadcaster who has action figures at his desk. Award-winning news anchor, breaking news reporter and fill-in talk show voice on Ottawa's Newstalk 580 CFRA. (Views are my own.)
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*spit take*
For years, Doly Begum has fought for the people of Scarborough Southwest as their MPP.
As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election, she’s ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community, and all Canadians.
As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election, she’s ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community, and all Canadians.
February 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM
*spit take*
News release that just hit my inbox:
'Fresh off the wire, Visit California has just been named an Official Partner of the National Football League in Canada.'
Meanwhile, me: 'Maybe I'll finally go see the San Francisco 49ers play if they host a game in Mexico City next season.'
'Fresh off the wire, Visit California has just been named an Official Partner of the National Football League in Canada.'
Meanwhile, me: 'Maybe I'll finally go see the San Francisco 49ers play if they host a game in Mexico City next season.'
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
News release that just hit my inbox:
'Fresh off the wire, Visit California has just been named an Official Partner of the National Football League in Canada.'
Meanwhile, me: 'Maybe I'll finally go see the San Francisco 49ers play if they host a game in Mexico City next season.'
'Fresh off the wire, Visit California has just been named an Official Partner of the National Football League in Canada.'
Meanwhile, me: 'Maybe I'll finally go see the San Francisco 49ers play if they host a game in Mexico City next season.'
It's an important day in journalism:
The ten-year anniversary of the popularization of Frinkiac.
The ten-year anniversary of the popularization of Frinkiac.
February 3, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It's an important day in journalism:
The ten-year anniversary of the popularization of Frinkiac.
The ten-year anniversary of the popularization of Frinkiac.
Earnest question since I was half-paying attention during the first section of In Memoriam during the Grammys: Was Catherine O'Hara mentioned?
Because a song she sung on won an award in 2004.
Because a song she sung on won an award in 2004.
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Earnest question since I was half-paying attention during the first section of In Memoriam during the Grammys: Was Catherine O'Hara mentioned?
Because a song she sung on won an award in 2004.
Because a song she sung on won an award in 2004.
I'll give you a winter prediction: It's gonna be cold, it's gonna be grey, and it's gonna last you for the rest of your life.
February 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I'll give you a winter prediction: It's gonna be cold, it's gonna be grey, and it's gonna last you for the rest of your life.
This has been the best set of Grammy performances I can remember, so I'm eagerly waiting for the Recording Academy to piss all that away with its choices for Record and Album. #Grammys
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 AM
This has been the best set of Grammy performances I can remember, so I'm eagerly waiting for the Recording Academy to piss all that away with its choices for Record and Album. #Grammys
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Full Bad Bunny speech
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Full Bad Bunny speech
Sometimes not admitting you've been duped will lead to you walking off the edge of a cliff, forcing a smile as you plummet.
On Treason, Grifters and the Politics of Separatism #cdnpoli #longreads
On Treason, Grifters and the Politics of Separatism
Alberta separatists are engagement ring shopping with the U.S. and don’t realize they’re the prey.
open.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Sometimes not admitting you've been duped will lead to you walking off the edge of a cliff, forcing a smile as you plummet.
Look at me, pulling for APT to win things. #GrammyAwards
February 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Look at me, pulling for APT to win things. #GrammyAwards
Grammys gonna Grammy.
February 1, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Grammys gonna Grammy.
Since it's the topic of municipal conversation in Ottawa this weekend, let me just say that if you think you can become mayor in this city without carving out any kind of actual reputation before running, your political savvy is in the toilet no matter your earnestness.
February 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Since it's the topic of municipal conversation in Ottawa this weekend, let me just say that if you think you can become mayor in this city without carving out any kind of actual reputation before running, your political savvy is in the toilet no matter your earnestness.
The Circle of Kirby Dach:
- Gets injured
- Returns from injury
- Redevelops confidence
- Starts scoring points (**We are here**)
- Gets injured
Please let this be the end.
- Gets injured
- Returns from injury
- Redevelops confidence
- Starts scoring points (**We are here**)
- Gets injured
Please let this be the end.
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The Circle of Kirby Dach:
- Gets injured
- Returns from injury
- Redevelops confidence
- Starts scoring points (**We are here**)
- Gets injured
Please let this be the end.
- Gets injured
- Returns from injury
- Redevelops confidence
- Starts scoring points (**We are here**)
- Gets injured
Please let this be the end.
Why let Habs fans watching your broadcast soak up a win when you can immediately switch over to a game with a team we all hate?
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Why let Habs fans watching your broadcast soak up a win when you can immediately switch over to a game with a team we all hate?
Kapanen's biggest goal of the season so far.
February 1, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Kapanen's biggest goal of the season so far.
I guess we find out soon if the Carney Liberals led the Poilievre Conservatives into a trap.
January 31, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I guess we find out soon if the Carney Liberals led the Poilievre Conservatives into a trap.