Ila Lawton
@ilalawton.bsky.social
Retired. Loves theatre, sports, reading, cooking, Kindness costs nothing; sprinkle it everywhere.
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Thousands of members of the Canadian Armed Forces are spending Christmas away from home – standing on guard for our freedoms, and those of our allies.
In this increasingly dangerous and divided world, we are ever more grateful for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas.
In this increasingly dangerous and divided world, we are ever more grateful for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas.
December 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Thousands of members of the Canadian Armed Forces are spending Christmas away from home – standing on guard for our freedoms, and those of our allies.
In this increasingly dangerous and divided world, we are ever more grateful for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas.
In this increasingly dangerous and divided world, we are ever more grateful for your service and sacrifice. Merry Christmas.
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Well, the new neofascist CEO of #CBS just demonstrated that she doesn’t quite get how that pesky intraweb thingey works: the 60 Minutes exposé on ICE and El Salvador she thought she’d pulled was already online all over, especially from our 🇨🇦True North Strong and Free.
Long live the #CBC.
🤷🏼🤭🤷🏼
Long live the #CBC.
🤷🏼🤭🤷🏼
December 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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Great to catch up with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to give him a copy of my book. #RunLikeAGirl. He has been a great mentor. He gave me the best political advice that I would turn to when I had a really tough decision to make: “Canadians are reasonable. Be reasonable.” Truth!
December 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Great to catch up with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to give him a copy of my book. #RunLikeAGirl. He has been a great mentor. He gave me the best political advice that I would turn to when I had a really tough decision to make: “Canadians are reasonable. Be reasonable.” Truth!
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Kingston, Ontario is the place to visit in wintertime!🇨🇦😎❤️
December 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Kingston, Ontario is the place to visit in wintertime!🇨🇦😎❤️
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Kingston, Ontario, Canada! Yes, that’s right! The outdoor rink at historic Market Square is open for the winter season! More time spent, skating, eh! And less time doom scrolling on social media!
🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️
🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️
December 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Kingston, Ontario, Canada! Yes, that’s right! The outdoor rink at historic Market Square is open for the winter season! More time spent, skating, eh! And less time doom scrolling on social media!
🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️
🇨🇦❄️❄️❄️
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The law isn’t a vibe. It’s what keeps Canada fair, equal, and (mostly) polite. 🇨🇦
Visit ourstoprotect.ca ... because fairness doesn’t protect itself.
#OursToProtect #RuleofLaw #Partner
December 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The law isn’t a vibe. It’s what keeps Canada fair, equal, and (mostly) polite. 🇨🇦
Visit ourstoprotect.ca ... because fairness doesn’t protect itself.
#OursToProtect #RuleofLaw #Partner
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The sudden snowy weather this morning was no obstacle for Santa, especially with his friends from 1 Wing Headquarters by his side to ensure he made it to #Kingston General Hospital with holiday wishes for the youngest patients in #YGK!
#KFLA
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/operati...
#KFLA
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/operati...
Operation HOHOHO delivers spirit of the season to pediatric patients in Kingston
(Kingston, Ontario) Earlier this year, Santa Claus received a call from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 1 Wing Headquarters, requesting the jolly man partake in a mission unlike any other.
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December 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The sudden snowy weather this morning was no obstacle for Santa, especially with his friends from 1 Wing Headquarters by his side to ensure he made it to #Kingston General Hospital with holiday wishes for the youngest patients in #YGK!
#KFLA
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/operati...
#KFLA
Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/operati...
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Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
December 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Today, we remember the fourteen young women whose lives were stolen at Polytechnique Montréal 36 years ago.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
Their names are a solemn reminder of the devastating toll of gender-based violence — and the responsibility that comes with our remembrance.
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“On behalf of all the officers and civilians who participated in this event, it was an honour and a privilege to work with these youth," said Constable Valerie Hurding, who has run the event for the past three years. #YGK #ShopWithACop
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Kingston Police report successful Shop with a Cop event – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Kingston Police are celebrating the success of their annual Shop with a Cop event at the Cataraqui Centre.
www.kingstonist.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“On behalf of all the officers and civilians who participated in this event, it was an honour and a privilege to work with these youth," said Constable Valerie Hurding, who has run the event for the past three years. #YGK #ShopWithACop
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Learn more: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
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The Battersea Santa Claus Parade is back! Starting on Dec 6 at 1 pm at Storrington Public School (4576 Battersea Rd) on Battersea Rd, the parade will head North to Wellington St & end at Battersea United Church (2219 Wellington St). OPP & South Frontenac Fire will support the rolling closure.
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Battersea Santa Claus Parade is back! Starting on Dec 6 at 1 pm at Storrington Public School (4576 Battersea Rd) on Battersea Rd, the parade will head North to Wellington St & end at Battersea United Church (2219 Wellington St). OPP & South Frontenac Fire will support the rolling closure.
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Every time lying Pete Hoekstra opens his mouth, he drives Canada further and further away from the United States.
Is that the plan?
Is that the plan?
November 22, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Every time lying Pete Hoekstra opens his mouth, he drives Canada further and further away from the United States.
Is that the plan?
Is that the plan?
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America, It's Not You, It's...
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...
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Last night on The National we honoured Colleen Jones.
I’m so grateful for everyone who played a role in putting it together and lending their voice to celebrating Colleen’s life and legacy. She was iconic, memorable and so loved.
The full piece here: youtu.be/YNCnibXE--8?...
I’m so grateful for everyone who played a role in putting it together and lending their voice to celebrating Colleen’s life and legacy. She was iconic, memorable and so loved.
The full piece here: youtu.be/YNCnibXE--8?...
How Colleen Jones would want you to remember her
YouTube video by CBC News: The National
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Last night on The National we honoured Colleen Jones.
I’m so grateful for everyone who played a role in putting it together and lending their voice to celebrating Colleen’s life and legacy. She was iconic, memorable and so loved.
The full piece here: youtu.be/YNCnibXE--8?...
I’m so grateful for everyone who played a role in putting it together and lending their voice to celebrating Colleen’s life and legacy. She was iconic, memorable and so loved.
The full piece here: youtu.be/YNCnibXE--8?...
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
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America isn’t sending their best
Hoekstra accuses Canada of meddling in U.S. politics, says restarting trade talks 'not going to be easy' | CBC News
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra continued to lash out against the ad campaign that infuriated his president and abruptly ended trade negotiations while on stage in Ottawa Wednesday, accusing C...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
America isn’t sending their best
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#ICYMI
“Spiral of light” from Ariane 6 rocket booster re-entry seen over Kingston, Odessa, and Napanee skies last night. #Rocket
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/spiral-...
“Spiral of light” from Ariane 6 rocket booster re-entry seen over Kingston, Odessa, and Napanee skies last night. #Rocket
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/spiral-...
‘Spiral of light’ seen over Kingston, Odessa and Napanee area from upper-stage of European rocket – Kingston News
(Kingston, Ontario) Photo via Sommer Simoes A curious sight in the night sky over the Kingston, Odessa and Napanee region has been identified by space-observers as the upper
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November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#ICYMI
“Spiral of light” from Ariane 6 rocket booster re-entry seen over Kingston, Odessa, and Napanee skies last night. #Rocket
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/spiral-...
“Spiral of light” from Ariane 6 rocket booster re-entry seen over Kingston, Odessa, and Napanee skies last night. #Rocket
More: www.kingstonist.com/news/spiral-...
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Those scenes in the Jays dugout celebrating Yesavage after his remarkable performance tells you everything you need to know about this team.
A team in every sense.
The success of one is the success of everyone. And now it’s 6-1 Blue Jays
A team in every sense.
The success of one is the success of everyone. And now it’s 6-1 Blue Jays
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Those scenes in the Jays dugout celebrating Yesavage after his remarkable performance tells you everything you need to know about this team.
A team in every sense.
The success of one is the success of everyone. And now it’s 6-1 Blue Jays
A team in every sense.
The success of one is the success of everyone. And now it’s 6-1 Blue Jays
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CANADA IMPLEMENTS HALLOWEEN CANDY TARIFF
October 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
CANADA IMPLEMENTS HALLOWEEN CANDY TARIFF
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“Through this survey, we are asking residents if there is community interest in new rail service options, including a late-night train possibility,” said #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. #YGK #TrainService
More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
Kingston launches survey on potential VIA Rail service expansion
(Kingston, Ontario) The City of Kingston is gathering public feedback on potential additional VIA Rail service options, including a late-night train option from Toronto to Kingston.
www.kingstonist.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“Through this survey, we are asking residents if there is community interest in new rail service options, including a late-night train possibility,” said #Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. #YGK #TrainService
More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
More details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/kingsto...
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Ok I don’t know about you all, but I’ve already been through the emotional ring just with the anthem at this Blue Jays game. 🥹
LETS GO BLUE JAYS ❤️🇨🇦⚾️🏟️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
LETS GO BLUE JAYS ❤️🇨🇦⚾️🏟️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
October 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Ok I don’t know about you all, but I’ve already been through the emotional ring just with the anthem at this Blue Jays game. 🥹
LETS GO BLUE JAYS ❤️🇨🇦⚾️🏟️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
LETS GO BLUE JAYS ❤️🇨🇦⚾️🏟️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.
October 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it.
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Good morning Blue Jays fans.
What a celebration last night here in Toronto. Chugging cereal bowls of coffee to start the day.
The World Series begins at the SkyDome on Friday night.
What a celebration last night here in Toronto. Chugging cereal bowls of coffee to start the day.
The World Series begins at the SkyDome on Friday night.
October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Good morning Blue Jays fans.
What a celebration last night here in Toronto. Chugging cereal bowls of coffee to start the day.
The World Series begins at the SkyDome on Friday night.
What a celebration last night here in Toronto. Chugging cereal bowls of coffee to start the day.
The World Series begins at the SkyDome on Friday night.
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“There’s nothing more Canadian than the hockey game being interrupted to celebrate the Blue Jays heading to the World Series”
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“There’s nothing more Canadian than the hockey game being interrupted to celebrate the Blue Jays heading to the World Series”
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries
#Canada
#BlueJays
#WorldSeries