Peter D. Hambly 🇨🇦
@peterdhambly.bsky.social
Retired: Commercial banker (Meridian CU, Bank of Montreal), Certified Financial Planner, 5-term councillor for Town of Hanover, On
Husband/dad; University of Western Ontario alumnus; Gold Life Master of ACBL (bridge); bibliophile; atheist; Ricardian; 🇨🇦
Husband/dad; University of Western Ontario alumnus; Gold Life Master of ACBL (bridge); bibliophile; atheist; Ricardian; 🇨🇦
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Started this morning at 2am when I couldn't sleep.
But this is a great message.
But this is a great message.
December 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Started this morning at 2am when I couldn't sleep.
But this is a great message.
But this is a great message.
Let's get moving. I may need it someday.
Advocates push for advance #MAiD requests two years after Parliament recommendation. The Liberal government has given no indication of whether it intends to change the existing laws for medical assistance in dying, by Sarah Ritchie www.thestar.com/news/canada/... via @thestar.com
Advocates push for advance MAID requests two years after Parliament recommendation
The Liberal government has given no indication of whether it intends to change the existing laws for medical assistance in dying.
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December 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Let's get moving. I may need it someday.
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This message hits hard.
December 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This message hits hard.
December 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Dealing with Trump.
December 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Dealing with Trump.
A Canadian winter scene, Marl Lake, near Hanover.
December 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A Canadian winter scene, Marl Lake, near Hanover.
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The Town of Hanover and the Municipality of West Grey will move forward with their boundary adjustment agreement.
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Hanover, West Grey approve boundary adjusment
The Town of Hanover and the Municipality of West Grey will move forward with their boundary adjustment agreement.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Town of Hanover and the Municipality of West Grey will move forward with their boundary adjustment agreement.
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Happy birthday to Jane Austen who felt, at age 15, that Richard III was a very respectable Man.
December 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy birthday to Jane Austen who felt, at age 15, that Richard III was a very respectable Man.
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The Numbers Behind Poilievre’s Leadership Dilemma. Polls show half the country wants him gone, even as Conservative voters overwhelmingly want him to stay, Philippe J. Fournier @338canada.bsky.social writes thewalrus.ca/the-numbers-...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
The Numbers Behind Poilievre’s Leadership Dilemma | The Walrus
Polls show half the country wants him gone, even as Conservative voters overwhelmingly want him to stay
thewalrus.ca
December 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The Numbers Behind Poilievre’s Leadership Dilemma. Polls show half the country wants him gone, even as Conservative voters overwhelmingly want him to stay, Philippe J. Fournier @338canada.bsky.social writes thewalrus.ca/the-numbers-...
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
Beef prices are soaring. Here's why Canada is facing record-low cattle numbers.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | The steaks are high: When beef could finally become cheaper to buy | CBC News
There is a slight bit of positive news for those who love to grill a steak in the summer or enjoy a roast dinner during the chilly winter months: beef prices are expected to climb further in 2026, but...
www.cbc.ca
December 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Beef prices are soaring. Here's why Canada is facing record-low cattle numbers.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
As expected. Down another 0.25%.
USA Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
USA Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row | CNN Business
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor market intact, despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank shou...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As expected. Down another 0.25%.
USA Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
USA Fed lowers interest rates for the third time in a row.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/10/e...
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Choices have consequences.
Trump Voter Gets Brutal Reality Check After Comparing 2024 And 2025 Grocery Bills
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December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Choices have consequences.
Seems like the right decision.
Live updates: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in last decision of 2025.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Live updates: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in last decision of 2025.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Live updates: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in last decision of 2025
Having lowered its interest rates four times this year, the bank is now expected to remain on hold through the first half of next year
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Seems like the right decision.
Live updates: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in last decision of 2025.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Live updates: Bank of Canada leaves interest rate unchanged at 2.25% in last decision of 2025.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Excellent Hanover Chamber of Commerce Christmas lunch with Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson & Town Crier Jennifer Olivero participating. Great meal from Cravings Restaurant. The mayor presented the town's top 5 success for 2025. A good year for sure.
December 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Excellent Hanover Chamber of Commerce Christmas lunch with Hanover Mayor Sue Paterson & Town Crier Jennifer Olivero participating. Great meal from Cravings Restaurant. The mayor presented the town's top 5 success for 2025. A good year for sure.
My letter published to in Globe and Mail about religious exemption to proposed anti-hate bill
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December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My letter published to in Globe and Mail about religious exemption to proposed anti-hate bill
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OTD 1980: John Lennon is shot to death outside his New York City apartment building as he and his wife, Yoko Ono, were returning from a recording session. Mark David Chapman, a 25-year-old drifter who had sought Lennon's autograph hours earlier, was later convicted of the killing.
A very sad day.
A very sad day.
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
OTD 1980: John Lennon is shot to death outside his New York City apartment building as he and his wife, Yoko Ono, were returning from a recording session. Mark David Chapman, a 25-year-old drifter who had sought Lennon's autograph hours earlier, was later convicted of the killing.
A very sad day.
A very sad day.
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A nice little piece about my institute, @perimeterinstitute.ca, in the Globe & Mail: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv... (apparently it is "sponsor content" so it's more like a press release than reporting but it's a nice summary of what we do there and why)
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December 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A nice little piece about my institute, @perimeterinstitute.ca, in the Globe & Mail: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv... (apparently it is "sponsor content" so it's more like a press release than reporting but it's a nice summary of what we do there and why)
Agreed.
Who really benefits from proposed RRIF changes? Wealthy couples and the financial industry.
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
Who really benefits from proposed RRIF changes? Wealthy couples and the financial industry.
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
Who really benefits from proposed RRIF changes? Wealthy couples and the financial industry
The push for further reform comes largely from those with the most to gain
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December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Agreed.
Who really benefits from proposed RRIF changes? Wealthy couples and the financial industry.
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
Who really benefits from proposed RRIF changes? Wealthy couples and the financial industry.
www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
The Bloc is right. Laws & religion don't mix.
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws: source | CBC News
The Bloc Québécois is planning to introduce an amendment to a Liberal government bill that would remove a religious exemption from Canada’s hate speech laws, a source has told CBC News.
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The Bloc is right. Laws & religion don't mix.
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Bloc wants Liberal bill amended to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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12 mois renversants
Bien que rien ne laisse présager un retour aux urnes en 2026, le Parti conservateur du Canada et le NPD seront bientôt à l'heure des choix. Une analyse de Chantal Hébert.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Chronique de fin d année : lactualite.com/politique/12...
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A Voice for Richard, Part II! This Saturday 29 November 2-5 pm, in person at the King Richard Visitors Centre or via Live Stream. Tickets available at kriii.com/what-s-on/20... Speakers include @mattlewishistory.bsky.social, Yvonne Morley-Chisholm, Caroline Wilkinson & others.
November 25, 2025 at 10:45 PM
A Voice for Richard, Part II! This Saturday 29 November 2-5 pm, in person at the King Richard Visitors Centre or via Live Stream. Tickets available at kriii.com/what-s-on/20... Speakers include @mattlewishistory.bsky.social, Yvonne Morley-Chisholm, Caroline Wilkinson & others.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM