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Usenet refugee Lawyer (the government kind), Ottawa guy, Saskatchewan expat, pronoun libertarian, Tottenham Hotspur bore. Personal account. Non-partisan at work. Views are not those of my employer, obviously. Hans Island
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This match has also been another exaple of why Maxime Crépeau needs to move away from the Portland Timbers. Still a strong goalkeeper, just in a terrible situation for the way he plays under Neville in Portland.

Ukraine supporters trying to will something good for their side. Many Ukrainians here. #CanMNT

I don't know if I ever thought I'd say this, but the #CanMNT are simply flexing their muscles against European opposition. 3-0 up on Ukraine, half an hour in, after Promise David tucked in a goal on the breakaway. So much confidence in this team.

Promise David, #CanMNT goalscorer!!! You just knew he had some goals in him, after the season he had. What a play from him, as he wins the ball, and then finished it on a breakaway to make it 3-0 Canada are flying right now Maybe should've got him some minutes earlier!

Good day to have David on your jersey. #CanMNT

These have been the best 25 minutes Tajon Buchanan has played in a Canada shirt since Olympic qualifying pre-Covid. I don't think he even looked this good in World Cup qualifying. He's just flying today. Two assists to Jonathan David.

Goal #CanMNT x2!! It's the Jonathan David show. What a world class header from JD, after another great run and cross from Tajon Buchanan, who is on ONE today for Canada 2-0 Canada now, after they survived a couple of scares following their first goal

Sublime stuff by Buchanan and Jonathan David. Like holy crap this some high level play! #CanMNT now lead 2-0 over Ukraine in the 26th minute!

Woooo #CanMNT Jonathan David!

The first ever Canadian Shield tournament roster has been released! 🇨🇦 Catch the #CANMNT as they gear up for FIFA World 2026 at BMO Field! 🛡️

The #CanMNT Gold Cup squad is out! Wow, it's strong from 🇨🇦. Jesse Marsch understands the value of this tournament, the last competitive games his team will have before 2026 It's the Canadian Shield roster sans Zorhan Bassong, and with Tom McGill, Alistair Johnston, Kamal Miller and Jonathan Osorio

I loathe Musk as much as anyone else but for a sitting president to openly threaten a private citizen over what political donations he or she chooses to make is a reminder of how authoritarian this country is becoming by the day - by the hour even!

Just been a very fascinating labor market story over the last 25 years around computer programming: 1) Dotcom bust and trend towards outsourcing craters job markets for programmers in 2001 2) Pipeline of college grads in computer science starts drying up as no entry level jobs are available...

Los Angeles school worker shares frustration over parents having to leave their children’s graduation ceremony because ICE raided an elementary school’s graduation today

Touring McMaster U and University of Toronto this weekend, aka the shooting locations for American Pie, Mean Girls, Good Will Hunting, Total Recall, and Tommy Boy.

Can’t wait. My first in person #CanMNT match.

I now feel some regrets about endorsing Dustin’s original American Breakfast post.

Never gets old 🇨🇦👊 #CANM17 beat the USA on penalties to close out the U17 Challenge in Spain! Goals from Owen Graham-Roache and Kevin Khan ⚽️ On ne se lasse pas 🇨🇦👊 Le #CANM17 défait les États-Unis aux tirs au but pour clôturer le Challenge U17 en Espagne ! Buts d'Owen Graham-Roache et Kevin Khan⚽️

#CANMNT MATCHDAY!! As far as World Cup preparation goes, today is big. 🇨🇦 plays 🇺🇦, a strong side full of top-class players. Excited for that Ahmed v Zinchenko matchup, and either David striker trying to beat Real Madrid GK Lunin. K/O at 3:30 on OneSoccer and TSN.

Big Brutalist Bird Robarts Library

Maddisons statement: #COYS #THFC

Blood libel is the classic antisemitic monstrously false claim that Jews use the blood of Christian children, and has been an excuse for pogroms and persecution for more than a thousand years. Cynical, dishonest, and dishonorable people try to redefine it as “criticizing Israel’s policies.”

The Financial Times editorial board calls on all members of the European Union to -Ban trade with Israeli settlements -Sanction settlers and settler organizations -Suspend offensive weapon exports to Israel -Sanction Smotrich and Ben-Gvir -Recognize the State of Palestine

WOOOOO Oilers! I love sports.

Just got a random street compliment for my tee shirt.

"The decision to pursue the indictment against Abrego Garcia led to the abrupt departure of Ben Schrader, a high-ranking federal prosecutor in Tennessee, sources briefed on Schrader’s decision told ABC News." abcnews.go.com/US/mistakenl...

I wonder whether Ryan Mason was tipped off. #COYS

Feeling very sad right now. I was definitely Ange In, and I felt he earned more time. But…(hot take tw) the wisdom of this decision can’t be fully assessed until we know who the new manager is. In the long run, it’s still possible for it to be positive for Spurs. #COYS

BREAKING: According to multiple journalists, Ange Postecoglou has been sacked. cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2025/6/6/244...

Predicting a Spurs management announcement tomorrow. #COYS

Thank you, Ange. 17 years of hurt, but you delivered where others had failed. Always a #Spurs legend.

Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou as manager despite Europa League glory

Full obit of Marc Garneau. The first Canadian in space was a particularly gracious, decent chap. I mention here the little-known fact that during his 1st flight his quiet patriotism helped him overcome an initial frosty reception from NASA astronauts www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/c0f8440... gift link