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Damn. And to think I once was the Director of the Haskell Opera House - which sits above the library and where many of the seats are in Vermont while the stage is in Quebec. It was our field of dreams. Now Trump et al seem intent on turning it into the stuff of nightmares. #Never51

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The root of Trump's tariffs obsession with Canada ? #Never51

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(03-03-2025) La scène à l'extérieur des urgences de l'hôpital de St-Jérôme en fin de matinée avec 11 équipes de paramédics attendant avec leurs patients d'être triés ou transférés vers un lit disponible. #RealityCheck #SanteQuebec

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Thinking Friday's Oval Office debacle was just the warm-up for Tuesday's speech to a Joint Session of Congress.

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Paroles de sagesse de ma mère : "À chacun son mishegoss."

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In Portugal we are ordering Canadiano coffees and servers know exactly what we mean. 🇨🇦 ☕

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I’ve seen some confusion about what Mike Myers meant w/ “Elbows up” closing out SNL. Some saying it means “fight”. Let a hockey obsessive explain the nuance. Elbows up is a warning to teammates that liberties are being taken with no calls. So if they’re taking a piece, make sure they get it worse

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May I gently comment: WHEN WILL THE WORLD ADDRESS THE US THREAT TO CANADA? We are beyond giggles at this point. Same as Ukraine’s, Canada’s security is essential to the world’s security. Would be a GREAT TIME to discuss this in London TODAY. I’m just gently commenting.

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The legacy media is too busy sane-washing the actions of Trump et al to be bothered with documenting the resistance. Support independent journalism.

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« Beaucoup de femmes et d’enfants sont sans abri à la suite de violences interpersonnelles... Se retrouver à la rue peut sembler plus sûr, mais ça entraîne toute une série d’autres problèmes sociaux... lactualite.com/societe/le-s...

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« C’est une conséquence des vulnérabilités, de l’isolement social, de la pauvreté... La majorité des gens qui n’ont pas accès à un avocat vont faire ce qu’on appelle du décrochage judiciaire et ne vont tout simplement pas faire valoir leurs droits. » - Sophie Gagnon lactualite.com/societe/le-s...

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“It happens because you’re vulnerable, you’re socially isolated, you’re poor. It means people just don’t win when they’re in front of a judge by themselves. Most of the people who can’t access a lawyer basically just drop out of the system and cede their rights...” therover.ca/quebecs-inju...

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My family surprised me with this very special framed edition of @lactualite.com with the story @titocurtis.bsky.social and I wrote on its cover. A memorable birthday present.

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This website is tracking tech layoffs and Trump’s U.S. government job cuts. It's fascinating and more than a bit frightening. layoffs.fyi

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Who did the advance intel gathering for Vance's ski trip to Vermont? Tulsi Gibbard herself? Yeah. Vermont seems like a great place to go after ambushing Zelensky in the White House. No one cares about democracy or social justice there. Said absolutely no one. Ever.

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So therapeutic. This morning the snow was perfectly ripe for cutting blocks. By later this evening it will be far too cold for building and the structure will have transformed into an icy snow fortress. Now for the lights and chairs.

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David Johansen has died at the age of 75. He had been suffering from Stage 4 cancer. I had the privilege of seeing him perform live -- and hanging out w him at a few post-gig gatherings in the 1980s. A truly kind soul. Rest in rhythm. youtu.be/EcqckTknXoo?...

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“It happens because you’re vulnerable, you’re socially isolated, you’re poor. It means people just don’t win when they’re in front of a judge by themselves. Most of the people who can’t access a lawyer basically just drop out of the system and cede their rights...” therover.ca/quebecs-inju...

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« C’est une conséquence des vulnérabilités, de l’isolement social, de la pauvreté... La majorité des gens qui n’ont pas accès à un avocat vont faire ce qu’on appelle du décrochage judiciaire et ne vont tout simplement pas faire valoir leurs droits. » - Sophie Gagnon lactualite.com/societe/le-s...

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« Lorsque vous manquez une audience au tribunal parce que vous êtes dans la rue et qu’on vous a volé votre téléphone, ou que vous êtes tellement occupé à survivre que vous oubliez la date, vous mettez la main dans l’engrenage de la justice.. » lactualite.com/societe/le-s...

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“Often, they’re just guilty of the crime of being poor... When you miss a court date because your phone was stolen on the streets or you’re so busy surviving that you forget to show up, that’s when the court system gets its hands on you. And once that happens, it’s hard to live a normal life again.”

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Brutal.

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Meanwhile.. in real life: "Ukrainian officials are now saying that 12 people - including two children - have been injured in the drone attack on Kharkiv - the country's second largest city. The casualties include four female patients at a hospital in the city centre..."

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A paramedic's journey: "Then, in 2023, this cause became even more personal when I had to tell my children that their father had died by suicide... Sewing became an escape for me—it helped me heal, and indirectly, helped others as well... www.thelastambulance.com/une-histoire...

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En 2023, la cause est devenue encore plus personnelle lorsque j’ai dû annoncer à mes fils le décès de leur père par suicide. Ce projet m’a permis de canaliser mes émotions, de me reconstruire et de sensibiliser davantage à la santé mentale.... www.thelastambulance.com/une-histoire...

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I'm trying to imagine what it would be like to give away a million dollars a day for a thousand days in a row without putting a dent in your net worth. All the good you could accomplish.

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How it started/How it's going

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. @olbermann.bsky.social 🏆

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Time to stop wallowing here! Now tomorrow is boycott spending day. I’m going to suggest that as we 🇨🇦 are already boycotting US products (Amazon, etc.), let’s support some small businesses. Go buy a coffee at a local cafe, visit a bakery, buy some Canadian maple syrup. Refocus. #teamcanada

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Per Dr Atul Gawande, ex USAID: “All malaria supplies protecting 53 million people, mostly children, including bed nets, diagnostics, preventive drugs, and treatments – terminated.” There are no words that sufficiently describe this level of cruelty and sadism.

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Wow, we are impressed by Canada 🇨🇦 —1% of the population has signed to revoke Elon’s Canadian citizenship. Can Americans sign as well?

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Dear UK, Good to see you've got your new Neville Chamberlain back at 10 Downing Street. Next time, send the bloody cat. Goodness knows he's got more of a spine. With enormous contempt for the lot of you, Canada

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I guess we’re on our own now. Can we officially tell King Charles to get the fuck out of our lives - and to take that spineless British PM with him? #Never51

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I am now hearing from multiple folks in the past two hours (including some who have personally been fired) that mass firings have now commenced within NOAA--including, yes, at the National Weather Service.

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