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Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦

@ap236.ca

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He/Him/His I'm Peter. I am a man of many talent. A leader, a fan of sci-fi, and I'm passionate about creating change. https://campsite.bio/petertretter Barrie, Ontario, Canada

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Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · Feb 17

Hi, I'm Peter from #Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Currently, I serve as the Vice-Chair of #LivingGreenBarrie and Co-Founder of @kidneypatientsbarrie.ca. Previously, I led @j2dw.ngo as CEO and led the Barrie EDA with @canadiangreens.bsky.social. Change just got real.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 6h

Japanese researchers developed drug that could help people grow new teeth? #snopes

Japanese researchers developed drug that could help people grow new teeth?

Posts sharing the rumor claimed this drug could replace the need for implants and dentures altogether.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 17h

Not all creepy stories are made up. These 14 have some truth #snopes

Not all creepy stories are made up. These 14 have some truth

Halloween season is ripe with stories about gore, haunted houses, frightening creatures, paranormal activity and so on.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 1d

Don't be fooled by fake Taylor Swift pregnancy announcement rumors #snopes

Don't be fooled by fake Taylor Swift pregnancy announcement rumors

One Facebook user posted the claim and then clarified that their cat, named Taylor Swift, was pregnant.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 1d

Rumors we've fact-checked about 2026 Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime show #snopes

Rumors we've fact-checked about 2026 Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's halftime show

From claims about ICE officials attending the event to Turning Point USA's "alternative" halftime show, Snopes has the facts.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 2d

Waffle House waitress was arrested after 'hash brown dispute'? #snopes

Waffle House waitress was arrested after 'hash brown dispute'?

This story is circulating with an image supposedly showing the waitress's mugshot and donation links to purportedly help cover her bail.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 2d

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Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 2d

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Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 2d

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Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 3d

Don't fall for RFK Jr. quote about babies absorbing 'Tylenol residue from the esophagus' #snopes

Don't fall for RFK Jr. quote about babies absorbing 'Tylenol residue from the esophagus'

The fake statement played on various claims about autism, Tylenol, vaccines and radiation that Kennedy has made in the past.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 3d

Clancy celebrates win: Kitchener weekend GO train service - Green Party of Ontario #OntarioGreens #onpoli

Clancy celebrates win: Kitchener weekend GO train service - Green Party of Ontario

... gpo.ca · 437-929-1792. Share on socials. More news. Related news. Something has got to give. Universities are counting on us. aislinn clancy. October ...

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 3d

'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax #snopes

'WhatsApp Gold' scam alert: Watch out for this longstanding hoax

Think twice before clicking links about an alleged premium version of WhatsApp called "WhatsApp Gold."

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 4d

Did Speaker Mike Johnson call nude cyclists in Portland 'most threatening thing' he's seen? #snopes

Did Speaker Mike Johnson call nude cyclists in Portland 'most threatening thing' he's seen?

Johnson made the statement during a news conference Oct. 14, 2025.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 4d

'Spider-Man' tray catch scene didn't use special effects? #snopes

'Spider-Man' tray catch scene didn't use special effects?

We were unable to independently verify the legitimacy of comments made by the movie's visual effects head.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 5d

Did ICE find 7 missing children in Chicago warehouse raid? Here's the truth #snopes

Did ICE find 7 missing children in Chicago warehouse raid? Here's the truth

The rumor is a misrepresentation of genuine news events, spreading among people rallying support for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 5d

Story about missing Colorado couple found in Utah uranium mine unravels under scrutiny #snopes

Story about missing Colorado couple found in Utah uranium mine unravels under scrutiny

This was just one of many made-up stories about missing people found in unusual circumstances years later.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 6d

Is Cuban activist Héctor Luis Valdés Cocho in ICE custody? What we know #snopes

Is Cuban activist Héctor Luis Valdés Cocho in ICE custody? What we know

Claims about Valdés' arrest recirculated months apart amid mixed reports about his status in the U.S.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 6d

'Biden FBI' agents didn't incite violence while 'undercover' on Jan. 6 #snopes

'Biden FBI' agents didn't incite violence while 'undercover' on Jan. 6

U.S. President Donald Trump amplified a claim by conservative media outlets that suggested 274 undercover federal agents incited the insurrection.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 7d

Did Trump call WWII nurse Ruby Bradley a 'loser' as DOD removed content about her? Here's the truth #snopes

Did Trump call WWII nurse Ruby Bradley a 'loser' as DOD removed content about her? Here's the truth

There is no record of Trump making such a comment and the DOD confirmed it is "not taking down content" related to Bradley.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 7d

16 rumors about Jimmy Kimmel #snopes

16 rumors about Jimmy Kimmel

False claims about Kimmel flooded social media following ABC's temporary suspension of his show in September 2025.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 8d

Video shows police chasing person in pickle costume? #snopes

Video shows police chasing person in pickle costume?

The footage appeared to be filmed from the perspective of a helicopter or drone covering the surreal police chase.

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Kidney Patients Barrie @kidneypatientsbarrie.ca · 8d

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, good food, and even better company. Happy Thanksgiving. #Barrie #Alliston #Innisfil #onpoli

Happy Thanksgiving! Kidney Patients Association Barrie & South Simcoe

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 8d

18 of Charlie Kirk's alleged quotes, investigated #snopes

18 of Charlie Kirk's alleged quotes, investigated

From his last words to calling MLK Jr. “awful,” we look at all claims surrounding the late Turning Point USA co-founder’s words.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 9d

Posts claim video shows pregnant woman regretting Trump vote. Here's the truth #snopes

Posts claim video shows pregnant woman regretting Trump vote. Here's the truth

The woman in the video claimed her doctor said she had to make plans to leave Texas as she neared birth.

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 9d

Video showing protester being pepper-sprayed by 'Sgt. Pepper' is AI nonsense #snopes

Video showing protester being pepper-sprayed by 'Sgt. Pepper' is AI nonsense

Some versions of the clip included snippets of The Beatles' famed song, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."

Peter V. Tretter 🇨🇦 @ap236.ca · 10d

Charlie Kirk's dad isn't dead. Here's why rumor spread online #snopes

Charlie Kirk's dad isn't dead. Here's why rumor spread online

Users managing Facebook pages and groups falsely alleged, "In a devastating twist, the Kirk family has suffered yet another unbearable loss."