Brian Magee 🍁
@bmagee.ca
Former film/video news shooter
(yeah, light meter was a thing)
Collector of cameras, comics, movie memorabilia
Toronto (Weston Village)
#CanadaSky - BlueSky Since 9/19/2023
(yeah, light meter was a thing)
Collector of cameras, comics, movie memorabilia
Toronto (Weston Village)
#CanadaSky - BlueSky Since 9/19/2023
Pinned
Brian Magee 🍁
@bmagee.ca
· Mar 6
We Are Canadian
YouTube video by Jeff Douglas
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THE RANT...is back 25 years later.
Oka confrontation still (1:16) by the great photog @shanikom.bsky.social #CDNpoli #Canada #TradeWar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
Oka confrontation still (1:16) by the great photog @shanikom.bsky.social #CDNpoli #Canada #TradeWar
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ozb...
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WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
WIRED is hiring for a senior politics reporter who will write our weekly newsletter; detailed job description below. This role will be based in New York or DC and report to me; the salary range is $95,000 - $132,000. condenast.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CondeC...
Who all is surprised??
"... the minister’s office gave $126 million in training money to 64 organizations that used lobbyists to push applications ranked “low” and “medium” in a process that was “not fair, transparent or accountable.”" #ONpoli #DougFord
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
"... the minister’s office gave $126 million in training money to 64 organizations that used lobbyists to push applications ranked “low” and “medium” in a process that was “not fair, transparent or accountable.”" #ONpoli #DougFord
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Low-scoring applicants averaged the highest payouts from Doug Ford’s Skills Development Fund
Groups with the worst-ranked applications seeking money from Premier Doug Ford's $2.5-billion Skills Development Fund got, on average, the biggest payouts, according to a Star analysis.
www.thestar.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Who all is surprised??
"... the minister’s office gave $126 million in training money to 64 organizations that used lobbyists to push applications ranked “low” and “medium” in a process that was “not fair, transparent or accountable.”" #ONpoli #DougFord
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
"... the minister’s office gave $126 million in training money to 64 organizations that used lobbyists to push applications ranked “low” and “medium” in a process that was “not fair, transparent or accountable.”" #ONpoli #DougFord
www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
Captured...... (gift link)
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Captured...... (gift link)
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
This GA reporter is going to go far with this kind of work. #Journalism www.thestar.com/news/gta/top...
www.thestar.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This GA reporter is going to go far with this kind of work. #Journalism www.thestar.com/news/gta/top...
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Ya think
"Sceptics are privately - and some now publicly - asking whether the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be, at least in part, the result of what they call 'financial engineering'. In other words - there are fears these companies are overvalued."
A tangled web of deals stokes AI bubble fears in Silicon Valley
Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.
www.bbc.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Ya think
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A year ago today I paddled around the West Island at Ontario Place - all summer looking at the trees from the water.
Unknowingly this was the last evening they stood, as they were cut down that night.
Unknowingly this was the last evening they stood, as they were cut down that night.
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A year ago today I paddled around the West Island at Ontario Place - all summer looking at the trees from the water.
Unknowingly this was the last evening they stood, as they were cut down that night.
Unknowingly this was the last evening they stood, as they were cut down that night.
"The fundamental issue with “debate me bro” culture isn’t just that it’s obnoxious, it’s that it creates a false equivalence between good-faith expertise and bad-faith trolling"
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t... #USpoli #CharlieKirk #DebateTroll
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t... #USpoli #CharlieKirk #DebateTroll
The “Debate Me Bro” Grift: How Trolls Weaponized The Marketplace Of Ideas
Among the attempts to create hagiographic eulogies of Charlie Kirk, I’ve seen more than a few people suggest that Kirk should be respected for being willing to talk to “those who disagree with him”…
www.techdirt.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"The fundamental issue with “debate me bro” culture isn’t just that it’s obnoxious, it’s that it creates a false equivalence between good-faith expertise and bad-faith trolling"
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t... #USpoli #CharlieKirk #DebateTroll
www.techdirt.com/2025/09/17/t... #USpoli #CharlieKirk #DebateTroll
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There are some exceptions to this rule — such as recording in a bathroom, where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy — but generally speaking you can record conversations you have in person or on the phone (as long as the people on the phone are also in a one party consent state)
September 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
There are some exceptions to this rule — such as recording in a bathroom, where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy — but generally speaking you can record conversations you have in person or on the phone (as long as the people on the phone are also in a one party consent state)
Gonna need a Radio Free USA/Radio Liberty setup somewhere. Soon soon. #USpoli #Censorship #Media #Journalism #JimmyKimmel #Colbert #60minutes
September 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Gonna need a Radio Free USA/Radio Liberty setup somewhere. Soon soon. #USpoli #Censorship #Media #Journalism #JimmyKimmel #Colbert #60minutes
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Returned to the pits. Many have returned. Street still blocked. Canada first group distant. Now entire original area is counter protest.
September 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Returned to the pits. Many have returned. Street still blocked. Canada first group distant. Now entire original area is counter protest.
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Massive anti hate crowd in the pits. Small Canada first group is on the run.
September 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Massive anti hate crowd in the pits. Small Canada first group is on the run.
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Write your MPs.
This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for any canadian politician.
Andrew Scheer should resign.
So should Pierre Poillevre actually.
#istandwithrachel
This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for any canadian politician.
Andrew Scheer should resign.
So should Pierre Poillevre actually.
#istandwithrachel
Is Andrew Scheer trying to get me fucking killed???
September 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Write your MPs.
This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for any canadian politician.
Andrew Scheer should resign.
So should Pierre Poillevre actually.
#istandwithrachel
This is absolutely unacceptable behavior for any canadian politician.
Andrew Scheer should resign.
So should Pierre Poillevre actually.
#istandwithrachel
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NEW: No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way. That's what Ezra Klein said. We can condemn this heinous assassination but also recognize that with his 2020 election denialism and extremist rhetoric, Kirk built his movement with falsehoods and in a wrong and divisive manner.
No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way
His assassination deserves full condemnation; his full impact should not be sidestepped.
www.motherjones.com
September 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
NEW: No, Charlie Kirk was not practicing politics the right way. That's what Ezra Klein said. We can condemn this heinous assassination but also recognize that with his 2020 election denialism and extremist rhetoric, Kirk built his movement with falsehoods and in a wrong and divisive manner.
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From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
Castle laws won't fix what Ford and Poilievre claim is broken in self-defence rules
Heated rhetoric about charging man for stabbing home intruder ignores existing protections
www.canadianlawyermag.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From me on self defence laws: The only thing most Canadians need protection from is politicians who think dishonest fear mongering for political gain is a form of public service: www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...
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Anyone around Stouffville Memorial Park tomorrow who can tell Education Minister Paul Calandra to reinstate our School Board Trustees and not to fold our school boards as he is planning? Of not, please sign my petition to send him that message at handsoffourschools.ca! #topoli #onpoli #onted
September 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Anyone around Stouffville Memorial Park tomorrow who can tell Education Minister Paul Calandra to reinstate our School Board Trustees and not to fold our school boards as he is planning? Of not, please sign my petition to send him that message at handsoffourschools.ca! #topoli #onpoli #onted
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Jesus Christ. This guy is going to run for mayor again & is throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. Even his baseball bat. Zero shame from this camp
September 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Jesus Christ. This guy is going to run for mayor again & is throwing everything at the wall to see what sticks. Even his baseball bat. Zero shame from this camp
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Just had a crossing guard ask me “A parent wants to know the new contact info for the local Trustee”. Had to inform her there is no contact info because Ford “fired” all Toronto Trustees. Don’t like it? Tell Ford Hands Off our Schools at handsoffourschools.ca! #topoli #onted
September 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Just had a crossing guard ask me “A parent wants to know the new contact info for the local Trustee”. Had to inform her there is no contact info because Ford “fired” all Toronto Trustees. Don’t like it? Tell Ford Hands Off our Schools at handsoffourschools.ca! #topoli #onted
🔴 Calling all Canadian filmmakers 30 and under!
The National Film Board of Canada and @tiffnet.bsky.social are seeking storytellers to {re}define Canada through their lens. Five selected short films will be produced by the #NFB to premiere at TIFF 2026!
Submit your proposal → nfb.ca/REDEFINED ✔️
The National Film Board of Canada and @tiffnet.bsky.social are seeking storytellers to {re}define Canada through their lens. Five selected short films will be produced by the #NFB to premiere at TIFF 2026!
Submit your proposal → nfb.ca/REDEFINED ✔️
August 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Both Trump and Zelenskyy were on their best behavior.
If you listen carefully, Trump delivered all Russian standpoints.
FOX confirms WH message that “Trump will make a case for land swap, but it’s up to Ukrainian people to accept it. Plus no NATO.”
So Ukraine will be blamed.
NOTHING IS NEW.
If you listen carefully, Trump delivered all Russian standpoints.
FOX confirms WH message that “Trump will make a case for land swap, but it’s up to Ukrainian people to accept it. Plus no NATO.”
So Ukraine will be blamed.
NOTHING IS NEW.
August 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Both Trump and Zelenskyy were on their best behavior.
If you listen carefully, Trump delivered all Russian standpoints.
FOX confirms WH message that “Trump will make a case for land swap, but it’s up to Ukrainian people to accept it. Plus no NATO.”
So Ukraine will be blamed.
NOTHING IS NEW.
If you listen carefully, Trump delivered all Russian standpoints.
FOX confirms WH message that “Trump will make a case for land swap, but it’s up to Ukrainian people to accept it. Plus no NATO.”
So Ukraine will be blamed.
NOTHING IS NEW.
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The problem with all this is that whatever’s agreed it could be the exact opposite tomorrow.
I’ve never before seen a government that operates in a state of complete chaos.
I’ve never before seen a government that operates in a state of complete chaos.
August 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The problem with all this is that whatever’s agreed it could be the exact opposite tomorrow.
I’ve never before seen a government that operates in a state of complete chaos.
I’ve never before seen a government that operates in a state of complete chaos.
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Air Canada union chief prefers jail to being forced to end cabin crew strike reut.rs/4mmciRl
Air Canada union chief prefers jail to being forced to end cabin crew strike
Leaders of the union on strike against Air Canada said on Monday they would risk jail time rather than have cabin crews forced back to work by a federal labor board, raising the stakes in a battle that has disrupted flights for hundreds of thousands of travelers during summer tourist season.
reut.rs
August 18, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Air Canada union chief prefers jail to being forced to end cabin crew strike reut.rs/4mmciRl
They're sticking to it #CDNpoli #AirCanadaStrike
August 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
They're sticking to it #CDNpoli #AirCanadaStrike
