Brian Cole 🇨🇦
@briancole5.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🍁 Working stiff, amateur photographer, music lover, developing activist 📎. I support Israel, Ukraine, democracy and LGBTQ+, and do not support IRGC or it's many proxies. Deleted FB and Instagram apps because Zuck sucks. Dump Amzn, Tesla, FB, Insta and X.
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"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 2:51 PM
"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.
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Ontario’s Bill 33 expands policing in schools and will erode democratic oversight theconversation.com/ontarios-bil...
Ontario’s Bill 33 expands policing in schools and will erode democratic oversight
Ontario’s Bill 33 seems an attempt to centralize control of the education system while avoiding real issues like chronic underfunding and understaffed classrooms.
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Ontario’s Bill 33 expands policing in schools and will erode democratic oversight theconversation.com/ontarios-bil...
This isn't good.
www.canada.ca/en/communica...
www.canada.ca/en/communica...
Joint statement on malicious cyber activity targeting Canadian critical infrastructure - Canada.ca
Today, the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, issued a statement on malicious cyber activity targeting Canadian...
www.canada.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This isn't good.
www.canada.ca/en/communica...
www.canada.ca/en/communica...
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When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
November 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
When America Has Your Back
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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Cartoon by Kevin KAL Kallaugher
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All levels of Canadian government, institutions, universities, and businesses need to stop using X, its billionaire/foreign actor propaganda #Canada #Cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social
Fact File: X’s AI chatbot claims Carney isn’t PM, Russian video set in Toronto #Canada
More Russian Propaganda bullshit.
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/25/f...
More Russian Propaganda bullshit.
halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/25/f...
Fact File: X's AI chatbot claims Carney isn't PM, Russian video set in Toronto
The artificial intelligence chatbot Grok made several errors over the past few weeks when asked to verify information on the X platform. In one instance, it miscaptioned video of a 2021 altercation in...
halifax.citynews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
All levels of Canadian government, institutions, universities, and businesses need to stop using X, its billionaire/foreign actor propaganda #Canada #Cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social
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World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada #USA to #Canada
Since 1872, the famed Siebel Institute of Technology has taught generations of beer brewers the fine art and science of the craft in Chicago. But in a statement on
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Since 1872, the famed Siebel Institute of Technology has taught generations of beer brewers the fine art and science of the craft in Chicago. But in a statement on
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada
A renowned American beer brewing school is heading north and getting ready to settle in at a new address in Montreal.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
World-famous brewing institution leaving U.S. for Canada #USA to #Canada
Since 1872, the famed Siebel Institute of Technology has taught generations of beer brewers the fine art and science of the craft in Chicago. But in a statement on
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
Since 1872, the famed Siebel Institute of Technology has taught generations of beer brewers the fine art and science of the craft in Chicago. But in a statement on
/1 thread
www.ctvnews.ca/business/art...
@mayoroliviachow.ca @ttcriders.bsky.social
Mayor Chow, what actions are you taking so we can have a more reliable TTC ride ?
Mayor Chow, what actions are you taking so we can have a more reliable TTC ride ?
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@mayoroliviachow.ca @ttcriders.bsky.social
Mayor Chow, what actions are you taking so we can have a more reliable TTC ride ?
Mayor Chow, what actions are you taking so we can have a more reliable TTC ride ?
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Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
November 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon for Thursday's Toronto Star
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If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.
November 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
If you’re wondering why there’s a lull in the Epstein files discussion, it’s because the law that just passed gave Pamela Jo 30 days to release the files. So we’re all waiting to see how she tries to sabotage it. The discussion will pick back up in earnest on December 20th.
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Every Poilievre sound bite I've heard the last few weeks rings hollow, just the usual hyper partisan bullshit that people are tired of, he's falling flat. What exactly does he think he's accomplishing? I may be biased, but I guarantee he isn't winning any concerts with this sad routine. #cdnpoli
November 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Every Poilievre sound bite I've heard the last few weeks rings hollow, just the usual hyper partisan bullshit that people are tired of, he's falling flat. What exactly does he think he's accomplishing? I may be biased, but I guarantee he isn't winning any concerts with this sad routine. #cdnpoli
Just Meta being anti-competitive again...
ChatGPT and Copilot are being booted out of WhatsApp
ChatGPT and Copilot are being booted out of WhatsApp
Meta is kicking out the competition.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Just Meta being anti-competitive again...
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been personally linked to the brutal ICE raids sweeping America.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
Karoline Leavitt’s Family Member Captured by ICE Goons
America’s brutal immigration raids just got personal for Trump’s press secretary.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:21 AM
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been personally linked to the brutal ICE raids sweeping America.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
The mother of her 11-year-old nephew is now in custody at an ICE facility, facing deportation to Brazil. She’s the former fiancée of Michael Leavitt, the press secretary’s brother.
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Fun Tom 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
🟥 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: 👇
🟥 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: 👇
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Fun Tom 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli
🟥 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: 👇
🟥 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: 👇
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Matt Davies, Newsday
November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Matt Davies, Newsday
Hey America, we already heard you loud and clear. You don't want us to visit. You arrest foreigners. You fingerprint and photograph us like criminals. You charge us extra for visas and now tourist attractions. We'll vacation elsewhere, capiche?
In addition, foreign visitors without an annual pass will be hit with a new $100 surcharge each time they visit one of the 11 most-visited parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, and the Grand Canyon, on top of the regular entrance fee.
Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access | U.S. Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior today announced the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, ...
www.doi.gov
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Hey America, we already heard you loud and clear. You don't want us to visit. You arrest foreigners. You fingerprint and photograph us like criminals. You charge us extra for visas and now tourist attractions. We'll vacation elsewhere, capiche?
The BBC has fallen.
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The BBC has fallen.
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“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta medical leaders want more consultation after new bill unveiled featuring dual health-care system | CBC News
A new bill aimed at allowing Alberta physicians to practise in both private and public health-care systems will keep family doctors out of the private system — for now.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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I think the Greenbelt thing was one thing - Doug allowing his buddies to profit using inside help - but this Skills Development thing is something else entirely: Doug giving our money to buddies to enrich them - and to help get Doug re-elected.
Opposition asks integrity commissioner to investigate Ford’s embattled labour minister | Globalnews.ca
The Ontario NDP is calling on the province's integrity commissioner to investigate the labour minister over a $2.5-billion skills program that favoured certain applicants.
globalnews.ca
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I think the Greenbelt thing was one thing - Doug allowing his buddies to profit using inside help - but this Skills Development thing is something else entirely: Doug giving our money to buddies to enrich them - and to help get Doug re-elected.
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URGENT: Alberta, Bill 11 puts your health behind a paywall ⚠️
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
NoTwoTier.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
URGENT: Alberta, Bill 11 puts your health behind a paywall ⚠️
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
It lets doctors mix public and private work, giving faster access to people who pay while everyone else waits longer.
Visit NoTwoTier.ca to advocate against this and FOR Universal Public Healthcare.
#ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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🇨🇳 🇺🇸 CHINA ENDED EXTREME POVERTY WHILE AMERICA CHOSE TO LET IT GROW 🇺🇸 🇨🇳
In 1990, 943 million people in #China lived on less than $3 a day. By 2019, that number was zero.
In the #UnitedStates, the trend went the other way.
#Inequality #Economics #USPolitics #Poverty
🇨🇳 🇺🇸 CHINA ENDED EXTREME POVERTY WHILE AMERICA CHOSE TO LET IT GROW 🇺🇸 🇨🇳
In 1990, 943 million people in #China lived on less than $3 a day. By 2019, that number was zero.
In the #UnitedStates, the trend went the other way.
#Inequality #Economics #USPolitics #Poverty
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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🇨🇳 🇺🇸 CHINA ENDED EXTREME POVERTY WHILE AMERICA CHOSE TO LET IT GROW 🇺🇸 🇨🇳
In 1990, 943 million people in #China lived on less than $3 a day. By 2019, that number was zero.
In the #UnitedStates, the trend went the other way.
#Inequality #Economics #USPolitics #Poverty
🇨🇳 🇺🇸 CHINA ENDED EXTREME POVERTY WHILE AMERICA CHOSE TO LET IT GROW 🇺🇸 🇨🇳
In 1990, 943 million people in #China lived on less than $3 a day. By 2019, that number was zero.
In the #UnitedStates, the trend went the other way.
#Inequality #Economics #USPolitics #Poverty
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Doug Ford's attack on renters, Bill 60, is going to a vote this morning.
Take action now and tell your MPP: Defend renters and vote NO on Bill 60.
👉 StopBill60.ca
Take action now and tell your MPP: Defend renters and vote NO on Bill 60.
👉 StopBill60.ca
Stop Bill 60!
Doug Ford is attacking renters. We must stop him.
StopBill60.ca
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Doug Ford's attack on renters, Bill 60, is going to a vote this morning.
Take action now and tell your MPP: Defend renters and vote NO on Bill 60.
👉 StopBill60.ca
Take action now and tell your MPP: Defend renters and vote NO on Bill 60.
👉 StopBill60.ca
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www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Destination Canada, the country’s tourism organization, estimates year-over-year total tourism revenue for the lucrative summer season of May to August increased by an unprecedented $3.3 billion (six per cent).
Overseas visitors up and they’re spending 10% more in Canada
Destination Canada, the country’s tourism organization, estimates year-over-year total tourism revenue for the lucrative summer season of May to August increased by an unprecedented $3.3 billion (six per cent).
Overseas visitors up and they’re spending 10% more in Canada
ANALYSIS | Canadians are shunning U.S. travel — and reaping the rewards | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump’s divisive politics, tariffs and heightened border security have helped drive a decline in international tourism spending in the U.S. Meanwhile, polls and industry experts ...
www.cbc.ca
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
Destination Canada, the country’s tourism organization, estimates year-over-year total tourism revenue for the lucrative summer season of May to August increased by an unprecedented $3.3 billion (six per cent).
Overseas visitors up and they’re spending 10% more in Canada
Destination Canada, the country’s tourism organization, estimates year-over-year total tourism revenue for the lucrative summer season of May to August increased by an unprecedented $3.3 billion (six per cent).
Overseas visitors up and they’re spending 10% more in Canada
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Did you know? #Canada
The very first internet search engine was developed in 1989, it was called Archie, and it was invented by Alan Emtage, Bill Heelan, and Peter Deutsch at McGill University in Canada.
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/i...
The very first internet search engine was developed in 1989, it was called Archie, and it was invented by Alan Emtage, Bill Heelan, and Peter Deutsch at McGill University in Canada.
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/i...
Internet in Canada
The Internet is a global network of computers that communicate with each other. This exchange happens through a set of rules called protocols. Since Internet us...
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca
November 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Did you know? #Canada
The very first internet search engine was developed in 1989, it was called Archie, and it was invented by Alan Emtage, Bill Heelan, and Peter Deutsch at McGill University in Canada.
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/i...
The very first internet search engine was developed in 1989, it was called Archie, and it was invented by Alan Emtage, Bill Heelan, and Peter Deutsch at McGill University in Canada.
thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/i...