@kdodd27.bsky.social
Retired Canadian journalist. Live in Stratford, Ontario. Anti extremist. Worried about democracy, media freedom, disinformation, misinformation. Refugee from Twitter's noise and anger. Also a big baseball fan.
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Ontario-based study suggests shingles vaccine prevents or delays new-onset dementia #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
Ontario-based study suggests shingles vaccine prevents or delays new-onset dementia
A new Ontario-based study is suggesting the shingles vaccine may help prevent and/or delay the onset of dementia more effectively than any existing treatment.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Fine. But how many alleged unlawful deeds by the Ford govt are the OPL + RCMP "investigating" now? Some for years. Nothing ever seems to come of them.
OPP investigating another group given millions by Ford government...
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
#OnPoli
#OntarioSkillsDevelopmentFundScandal
#FirePiccini
#FordAbomiNation
#FordFailedThePeople
#FordCorruptAF
#NeverVoteConservative
www.thetrillium.ca/news/the-tri...
#OnPoli
#OntarioSkillsDevelopmentFundScandal
#FirePiccini
#FordAbomiNation
#FordFailedThePeople
#FordCorruptAF
#NeverVoteConservative
OPP investigating another group given millions by Ford government
Ontario cut funding to Jake’s House after ‘years’ of managing ‘issues and risks,’ including related to the disability charity’s ‘governance … and fiscal responsibility’
www.thetrillium.ca
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Fine. But how many alleged unlawful deeds by the Ford govt are the OPL + RCMP "investigating" now? Some for years. Nothing ever seems to come of them.
A remarkable person. A bundle of energy. Gone way too soon.
#RIP 💔
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dies at 59 #Canada
Duncan was a minister of science and sport and briefly minister for persons with disabilities
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dies at 59 #Canada
Duncan was a minister of science and sport and briefly minister for persons with disabilities
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan dies at 59 | CBC News
Former Liberal cabinet minister Kirsty Duncan has died at the age of 59 following a years-long battle with cancer.
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 AM
A remarkable person. A bundle of energy. Gone way too soon.
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Look at Minister Joly "that's right Doug, tell them exactly what we told you to say".
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to the federal government’s auto strategy after hearing more about it from federal officials.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to the federal government’s auto strategy after hearing more about it from federal officials.
www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/poli...
Doug Ford calls federal auto strategy ‘great’ and says Ontario will be part of it after meeting with Carney and Joly
Ontario Premier Doug Ford appears to have had a change of heart when it comes to the federal government’s auto strategy after hearing more about it from federal officials.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Look at Minister Joly "that's right Doug, tell them exactly what we told you to say".
😂
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CANADIANS WERE ON THE FRONT LINES: 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
While Trump claims all non USA troops held back from the front lines, which is an insulting lie, 30 Canadian soldiers were awarded the USA Bronze Star for bravery in combat
They don’t give those out to people staying behind the lines 🇺🇸🤡🤮
While Trump claims all non USA troops held back from the front lines, which is an insulting lie, 30 Canadian soldiers were awarded the USA Bronze Star for bravery in combat
They don’t give those out to people staying behind the lines 🇺🇸🤡🤮
January 26, 2026 at 11:32 PM
CANADIANS WERE ON THE FRONT LINES: 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
While Trump claims all non USA troops held back from the front lines, which is an insulting lie, 30 Canadian soldiers were awarded the USA Bronze Star for bravery in combat
They don’t give those out to people staying behind the lines 🇺🇸🤡🤮
While Trump claims all non USA troops held back from the front lines, which is an insulting lie, 30 Canadian soldiers were awarded the USA Bronze Star for bravery in combat
They don’t give those out to people staying behind the lines 🇺🇸🤡🤮
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BREAKING: After Trump's allies took over TikTok this week, any mention of "Epstein" in DMs are not permitted.
Here's proof. Anyone else is free to try it.
Here's proof. Anyone else is free to try it.
January 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM
BREAKING: After Trump's allies took over TikTok this week, any mention of "Epstein" in DMs are not permitted.
Here's proof. Anyone else is free to try it.
Here's proof. Anyone else is free to try it.
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Bearing Witness
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
Bearing Witness
The civic action of a handful of Minnesotans is holding Trump accountable
open.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Bearing Witness
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
open.substack.com/pub/steady/p...
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Interesting development.
$275 million is to develop a structural steel beam mill at Algoma.
In return Algoma has to pay Hanwha 3% of the net sales from the mill for 10 years.
$275 million is to develop a structural steel beam mill at Algoma.
In return Algoma has to pay Hanwha 3% of the net sales from the mill for 10 years.
Korea is really piling on the goodies to win this submarine contract. #cdnpoli #korea #military #BuildCanadaStrong
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/202...
Korean shipbuilder bidding for submarine contract agrees to $345M deal with Algoma Steel
A major shipbuilder from South Korea has signed a memorandum of understanding with Algoma Steel, which would see the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker receive up to $345 million to develop a structural stee...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Interesting development.
$275 million is to develop a structural steel beam mill at Algoma.
In return Algoma has to pay Hanwha 3% of the net sales from the mill for 10 years.
$275 million is to develop a structural steel beam mill at Algoma.
In return Algoma has to pay Hanwha 3% of the net sales from the mill for 10 years.
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Canadian news is reporting Jim Pattison's collaboration with ICE now: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... #CdnPoli #BCPoli. If you shop at any of his grocery stores, or were thinking about buying a car, write to him:
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
ICE wants to buy Pattison building to use for ‘holding and processing’
The United States Department of Homeland Security says it wants to buy a building owned by the property arm of Vancouver-based conglomerate Jim Pattison Group to use as an Immigration and Customs Enfo...
www.ctvnews.ca
January 26, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Canadian news is reporting Jim Pattison's collaboration with ICE now: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar... #CdnPoli #BCPoli. If you shop at any of his grocery stores, or were thinking about buying a car, write to him:
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
[email protected],
[email protected],
[email protected]
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It surely can’t make economic sense for the supermarkets for US produce to rot on their shelves or US packaged goods to gather dust, unpurchased. So why don’t they just stop importing the stuff in the first place?
BOYCOTT ANYTHING MADE IN THE U.S.
🇨🇦BUY CANADIAN🇨🇦
🇨🇦ELBOWS UP🇨🇦
🇨🇦BUY CANADIAN🇨🇦
🇨🇦ELBOWS UP🇨🇦
January 26, 2026 at 1:40 AM
It surely can’t make economic sense for the supermarkets for US produce to rot on their shelves or US packaged goods to gather dust, unpurchased. So why don’t they just stop importing the stuff in the first place?
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Three months ago, Curtis Yarvin whined that Trump was moving too slow to punish his enemies.
It seems the state is heeding his advice.
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
It seems the state is heeding his advice.
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Justin Ling: This far-right philosopher dreams of terror. In Minnesota, Trump is making it reality
If Trump is ever to abolish democracy — which Curtis Yarvin desperately wants — piecemeal repression isn't going to cut it, writes Justin Ling.
www.thestar.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Three months ago, Curtis Yarvin whined that Trump was moving too slow to punish his enemies.
It seems the state is heeding his advice.
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
It seems the state is heeding his advice.
www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
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I've reached out to all Canadian companies listed here to ask if they intend to continue working with ICE:
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Drop the names of any Canadian companies you’ve seen working with ICE in the comments.
I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.
Would love to gather any and all other names.
I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.
Would love to gather any and all other names.
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I've reached out to all Canadian companies listed here to ask if they intend to continue working with ICE:
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
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The lies are the point. The lack of investigation is the point. Gaslighting us about videos we've all seen is the point. Disobeying courts is the point. Falsely calling protesters domestic terrorists is the point.
You've never wanted anything as much as Donald Trump wants a civil war.
You've never wanted anything as much as Donald Trump wants a civil war.
January 25, 2026 at 2:54 AM
The lies are the point. The lack of investigation is the point. Gaslighting us about videos we've all seen is the point. Disobeying courts is the point. Falsely calling protesters domestic terrorists is the point.
You've never wanted anything as much as Donald Trump wants a civil war.
You've never wanted anything as much as Donald Trump wants a civil war.
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If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
January 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM
If you're living somewhere outside the USA, one thing you can do is pressure your leaders to boycott World Cup and Olympic events here.
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AOC: They need 10 Democratic votes in the Senate to pass, continued unfettered ICE funding with no guardrails. Regardless of where you are in the Democratic party, this moment proves that the status quo cannot stand
I would implore my Democratic colleagues in the senate to vote no
I would implore my Democratic colleagues in the senate to vote no
January 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM
AOC: They need 10 Democratic votes in the Senate to pass, continued unfettered ICE funding with no guardrails. Regardless of where you are in the Democratic party, this moment proves that the status quo cannot stand
I would implore my Democratic colleagues in the senate to vote no
I would implore my Democratic colleagues in the senate to vote no
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"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
Sharp analysis by Wherry as usual.
For Canada and Carney, the end of the old order is just the start. A landmark speech heralds a new and challenging era, Aaron Wherry writes www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
ANALYSIS | For Canada and Carney, the end of the old order is just the start | CBC News
Acknowledging you have a problem — and naming it — is an important and necessary step. It's also obviously just a start.
www.cbc.ca
January 25, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Sharp analysis by Wherry as usual.
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No World Cup. No Olympics.
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
No World Cup. No Olympics.
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Canada: the only country in the world specifically excluded from The Board of Peace!
January 23, 2026 at 2:45 AM
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‘We did nothing wrong here,’ head of Vancouver social media company said in internal call with employees
Wow. What a thing to say.
Wow. What a thing to say.
January 22, 2026 at 11:13 PM
‘We did nothing wrong here,’ head of Vancouver social media company said in internal call with employees
Wow. What a thing to say.
Wow. What a thing to say.
