Don Cochrane 🇨🇦
@doncochraneyow.bsky.social
Retired from a career that took me around the world and continually reminded me that Canada is a wonderful place. Winnipeg transplant, currently living in Ottawa. Interested in issues concerning politics, law, and human migration.
We’re expecting 10+ centimetres of snow tonight and tomorrow here in Ottawa. Fall is definitely handing off to winter.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’re expecting 10+ centimetres of snow tonight and tomorrow here in Ottawa. Fall is definitely handing off to winter.
A beautiful fall day in Ottawa’s greenbelt…
November 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A beautiful fall day in Ottawa’s greenbelt…
Even the best vetting can only disclose past actions. It is not a predictor of future behaviour.
Within the tens of 1,000s of refugees or asylum seekers the US used to admit, of course there are going to be some problematic individuals, just as in the US-born population.
This is a pretext.
Within the tens of 1,000s of refugees or asylum seekers the US used to admit, of course there are going to be some problematic individuals, just as in the US-born population.
This is a pretext.
US halts all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
Trump administration says decisions paused until government can ensure ‘every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible’
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Even the best vetting can only disclose past actions. It is not a predictor of future behaviour.
Within the tens of 1,000s of refugees or asylum seekers the US used to admit, of course there are going to be some problematic individuals, just as in the US-born population.
This is a pretext.
Within the tens of 1,000s of refugees or asylum seekers the US used to admit, of course there are going to be some problematic individuals, just as in the US-born population.
This is a pretext.
Cue the wails of denial coming from the right...
Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in 3rd quarter | CBC News
The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, offsetting the decline seen in the second quarter and avoiding a technical reces...
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Cue the wails of denial coming from the right...
This was my earworm this morning - as obscure a tune as you can possibly imagine.
Perhaps it has something to do with St. Andrew’s Day coming up on Sunday?
Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh!
Perhaps it has something to do with St. Andrew’s Day coming up on Sunday?
Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh!
Scotslanguage.com - Wha Saw the 42nd?
The first two verses of this song are about soldiers of the 42nd Highland Regiment, the Black Watch, marching along the Broomielaw, which runs alongside the River Clyde in Glasgow. They are going to b...
www.scotslanguage.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This was my earworm this morning - as obscure a tune as you can possibly imagine.
Perhaps it has something to do with St. Andrew’s Day coming up on Sunday?
Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh!
Perhaps it has something to do with St. Andrew’s Day coming up on Sunday?
Latha fèill Anndrais sona dhuibh!
This should most definitely NOT be a surprise.
I would have found it surprising if Guibeault had remained in cabinet, given how this must grate against his personal views.
I would have found it surprising if Guibeault had remained in cabinet, given how this must grate against his personal views.
Liberal MP quits Carney’s cabinet over energy deal with Alberta | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This should most definitely NOT be a surprise.
I would have found it surprising if Guibeault had remained in cabinet, given how this must grate against his personal views.
I would have found it surprising if Guibeault had remained in cabinet, given how this must grate against his personal views.
Denmark is often ahead of the curve.
"On December 30th PostNord will take things further: after 400 years, it will end its collection and delivery of letters entirely."
"Denmark will be the first European country to do so."
"On December 30th PostNord will take things further: after 400 years, it will end its collection and delivery of letters entirely."
"Denmark will be the first European country to do so."
Denmark gets ready to cancel Christmas cards
The Danish post is the first to end letter collection, but others will follow
www.economist.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Denmark is often ahead of the curve.
"On December 30th PostNord will take things further: after 400 years, it will end its collection and delivery of letters entirely."
"Denmark will be the first European country to do so."
"On December 30th PostNord will take things further: after 400 years, it will end its collection and delivery of letters entirely."
"Denmark will be the first European country to do so."
You can lead an oil company to oil, but you can’t make them invest.
Don’t expect oilpatch investment to flood in overnight after ‘grand bargain,’ experts say | CBC News
The argument has often been made that uncertainty over oil and gas regulations, paired with challenges in getting products to market, is chasing away new investment. But even if a new agreement betwee...
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
You can lead an oil company to oil, but you can’t make them invest.
Yup. We can’t legitimately criticize other countries for not embracing alternative energy while continuing to expand fossil fuel infrastructure. It’s hypocritical and arrogant.
No public money should be spent on Smith’s pipe dream.
No public money should be spent on Smith’s pipe dream.
Stop wasting money on pipelines. Give us real nation-building projects
This week’s agreement between Ottawa and Alberta on a pipeline to B.C.’s north coast is the latest chapter in this weird, depressing tale of wasting tens of billions of dollars
www.thestar.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Yup. We can’t legitimately criticize other countries for not embracing alternative energy while continuing to expand fossil fuel infrastructure. It’s hypocritical and arrogant.
No public money should be spent on Smith’s pipe dream.
No public money should be spent on Smith’s pipe dream.
Shocking.
Charges dropped against Trump, others in Georgia election interference case | CBC News
A judge on Wednesday dismissed the Georgia election interference case against U.S. President Donald Trump and others after the prosecutor who took over the case said he would not pursue the charges, e...
www.cbc.ca
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Shocking.
Horrible images from today’s fire in Hong Kong. Other news reports put the number of deaths at a dozen, but this is sure to increase as the scale of the blaze is stunning.
Four dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
Several people reportedly trapped inside burning towers as firefighters tackle huge blaze in Tai Po district
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Horrible images from today’s fire in Hong Kong. Other news reports put the number of deaths at a dozen, but this is sure to increase as the scale of the blaze is stunning.
Is anyone surprised?
"Responding to Farage’s denial that he abused anyone directly, he claimed: “No, that’s rubbish. I mean, that’s absolutely rubbish. There’s no question that this happened … Because of who he is now and where he is he will try to deny it. But he can’t. I mean, it’s undeniable.”"
"Responding to Farage’s denial that he abused anyone directly, he claimed: “No, that’s rubbish. I mean, that’s absolutely rubbish. There’s no question that this happened … Because of who he is now and where he is he will try to deny it. But he can’t. I mean, it’s undeniable.”"
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Is anyone surprised?
"Responding to Farage’s denial that he abused anyone directly, he claimed: “No, that’s rubbish. I mean, that’s absolutely rubbish. There’s no question that this happened … Because of who he is now and where he is he will try to deny it. But he can’t. I mean, it’s undeniable.”"
"Responding to Farage’s denial that he abused anyone directly, he claimed: “No, that’s rubbish. I mean, that’s absolutely rubbish. There’s no question that this happened … Because of who he is now and where he is he will try to deny it. But he can’t. I mean, it’s undeniable.”"
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Reposted by Don Cochrane 🇨🇦
Retweeting to watch later.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Retweeting to watch later.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
I find, ironically, that it’s those who most vociferously proclaim their critical thinking skills who are most devoid of them.
"Bolsonaro has been living under house arrest since August and was taken into preventive custody on Saturday after unsuccessfully trying to cut off his electronic ankle tag with a soldering iron."
He's going to be living in a bedroom on an army base, not in a real prison.
He's going to be living in a bedroom on an army base, not in a real prison.
Jair Bolsonaro ordered to start 27-year prison term for plotting Brazil coup
Ex-president to start serving term in 12 sq metre bedroom in police base in Brasília after time for appeals elapses
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"Bolsonaro has been living under house arrest since August and was taken into preventive custody on Saturday after unsuccessfully trying to cut off his electronic ankle tag with a soldering iron."
He's going to be living in a bedroom on an army base, not in a real prison.
He's going to be living in a bedroom on an army base, not in a real prison.
Civil disobedience in Ottawa - the NCC closes off stairs everywhere because of course no one wants to walk in winter, right?
And the barriers go up on when someone’s calendar says they go up, irrespective of whether there is actually snow on the ground.
Let people go at their own risk.
And the barriers go up on when someone’s calendar says they go up, irrespective of whether there is actually snow on the ground.
Let people go at their own risk.
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Civil disobedience in Ottawa - the NCC closes off stairs everywhere because of course no one wants to walk in winter, right?
And the barriers go up on when someone’s calendar says they go up, irrespective of whether there is actually snow on the ground.
Let people go at their own risk.
And the barriers go up on when someone’s calendar says they go up, irrespective of whether there is actually snow on the ground.
Let people go at their own risk.
A lot of people are going to have blood on their hands.
C.D.C. Quietly Appoints Doctor Critical of Vaccines as Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A lot of people are going to have blood on their hands.
News flash: Building a major transportation project requires expropriation powers.
New expropriation powers in budget bill spark concern over high-speed rail megaproject
Planned rail between Quebec City and Toronto has an estimated cost of between $60- and $90-billion
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
News flash: Building a major transportation project requires expropriation powers.
This is why we need hate speech laws.
“I thought there were Boy Scouts on top of the bridge until I passed underneath, and saw what it was,” said Vermue, who captured footage of the demonstration on his vehicle's dash camera. “I immediately thought of stormtroopers from Nazi Germany.”
“I thought there were Boy Scouts on top of the bridge until I passed underneath, and saw what it was,” said Vermue, who captured footage of the demonstration on his vehicle's dash camera. “I immediately thought of stormtroopers from Nazi Germany.”
Growing white nationalist group behind broad daylight demonstration in London on Sunday | CBC News
An apparent white nationalist demonstration on a busy overpass near London, Ont.'s downtown on Sunday afternoon is concerning for witnesses and experts who track extremist behaviour.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This is why we need hate speech laws.
“I thought there were Boy Scouts on top of the bridge until I passed underneath, and saw what it was,” said Vermue, who captured footage of the demonstration on his vehicle's dash camera. “I immediately thought of stormtroopers from Nazi Germany.”
“I thought there were Boy Scouts on top of the bridge until I passed underneath, and saw what it was,” said Vermue, who captured footage of the demonstration on his vehicle's dash camera. “I immediately thought of stormtroopers from Nazi Germany.”
“Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine, as U.S. and Russia diplomats hold talks in Abu Dhabi”
I would consider this to be a textbook example of negotiating in bad faith.
I would consider this to be a textbook example of negotiating in bad faith.
Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine while peace plan discussed | CBC News
Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least six people in overnight strikes that hit city buildings and energy infrastructure, while a Ukrainian attack in southern Russia...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“Russian attacks kill at least 6 in Ukraine, as U.S. and Russia diplomats hold talks in Abu Dhabi”
I would consider this to be a textbook example of negotiating in bad faith.
I would consider this to be a textbook example of negotiating in bad faith.
I’m inclined to believe that he genuinely thought that he was of Indigenous origin. I’m sure that there will be a firestorm, as he puts it, but I still enjoyed his writing. He’s in an impossible position at the moment.
Thomas King, author of The Inconvenient Indian, expects 'firestorm' as he reveals he's not Indigenous | CBC News
In an essay titled "A most inconvenient Indian" for the Globe and Mail, the Guelph, Ont.-based King says he learned of rumours several years ago that questioned his heritage. The California-born King ...
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
I’m inclined to believe that he genuinely thought that he was of Indigenous origin. I’m sure that there will be a firestorm, as he puts it, but I still enjoyed his writing. He’s in an impossible position at the moment.
I just blocked someone who refers to our PM as “PM Goldman Sachs” and who has screeded against his political positions.
You can be disappointed if the PM is not as left wing as you’d like, but he enjoys wide support and is well respected. Deriding someone for having had a successful career is odd.
You can be disappointed if the PM is not as left wing as you’d like, but he enjoys wide support and is well respected. Deriding someone for having had a successful career is odd.
Carney weighing D.C. trip next week after dismissing questions about speaking to Trump | CBC News
Prime Minister Mark Carney dodged questions about the last time he spoke to his U.S. counterpart Sunday, saying 'who cares?' when pressed by reporters to say when the two most recently made contact.
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I just blocked someone who refers to our PM as “PM Goldman Sachs” and who has screeded against his political positions.
You can be disappointed if the PM is not as left wing as you’d like, but he enjoys wide support and is well respected. Deriding someone for having had a successful career is odd.
You can be disappointed if the PM is not as left wing as you’d like, but he enjoys wide support and is well respected. Deriding someone for having had a successful career is odd.
Bloody guns.
Elementary school student dead following firearm incident in small Quebec town | CBC News
A minor died and another was seriously injured by a firearm late Sunday afternoon in the municipality of Saint-Vallier in Bellechasse, Que., located across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City.
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Bloody guns.
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🔴 In the last few days, while Poilievre was busy drawing cartoons, creating infantile graphics about the Liberal Government, putting together some new slogans, and perfecting some creative insults...
Prime Minister Carney:
Prime Minister Carney:
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔴 In the last few days, while Poilievre was busy drawing cartoons, creating infantile graphics about the Liberal Government, putting together some new slogans, and perfecting some creative insults...
Prime Minister Carney:
Prime Minister Carney:
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PM Carney was asked when he last spoke to Trump: "Who cares. It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters. I don't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now. When America wants to come back and have the discussions on the trade side we will have those discussions." 👏🏽
November 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
PM Carney was asked when he last spoke to Trump: "Who cares. It's a detail. I'll speak to him again when it matters. I don't have a burning issue to speak with the president about right now. When America wants to come back and have the discussions on the trade side we will have those discussions." 👏🏽