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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 1h

Donald Trump and his military are murderers. Judge, Jury, and executioner.

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US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 1h

"President Donald Trump has acknowledged that a $20bn (£15bn) US lifeline to help calm Argentina's currency crisis is an attempt to sway legislative elections this month in the South American nation."

This is NOT normal. Trump should be an international pariah.

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Trump says US will not 'waste our time' helping Argentina if Milei loses

Trump warns if Milei's coalition is defeated in this month elections, "we are not going to be generous".

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 1h

Trump and anyone enabling him needs to exit themselves from the gene pool immediately.

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CNN @cnn.com · 3h

President Donald Trump threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston, after suggesting that parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest. https://cnn.it/4901Nze

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston, though it's up to FIFA to choose sites | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston, after suggesting that parts of the city had been “taken over” by unrest.

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 4d

Supreme Court of Canada updates Santa-ish ceremonial robes

“The old red robes were never especially popular among the nine people who had to shoulder the garments. ‘Very, very, very heavy,’ said former justice Frank Iacobucci.”

From @ebner.bsky.social:
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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 2h

Canada better watch it's back.

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ANALYSIS | The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it | CBC News

The Trump administration has purchased a stake in two Canadian critical mineral companies, a move experts say is unusual, and which raises questions about whether Ottawa should block the deals in the ...

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 2h

No way would I buy a smart fridge, from Samsung or anyone.

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MeUncensored, 🇨🇦co-owner & ♀︎💙💛🏳️‍🌈📎 @meuncensored.bsky.social · 3h

If your life revolves around the use of Meta platforms, maybe it's time to rethink that? #CanadaSky🇨🇦

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Meta suspended his business's social accounts — it took him a month to reach a human | CBC News

Montrealer Amir Hosseini lost access to Instagram and Facebook accounts for his music business for a month without explanation, and they were only reinstated after CBC News contacted parent company Me...

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 3h

Another block could be removed from the Jenga tower that is America.
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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · 12h

Pierre Poilievre is a one-trick pony. All he does is whine and moan.

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 12h

Every U.S. state wants to be part of Canada now, so I’m reviewing their applications.

Fifty states, one verdict per state.

Some get approved, some get roasted, and all get the full Canadian treatment.
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50 States, 1 Verdict.

YouTube video by Tod Maffin

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SoundsKugle 🐝🌅 @soundskugle.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇦's Postmedia is owned by a New Jersey 🇺🇸n Hedge Fund.

A Trump donor owns 70% of our Print #cdnmedia 🇨🇦

This should be stated each and every time there's any mention of Postmedia 🇨🇦

#cdnpoli 📢

A picture showing every single Canadian newspaper owned by a New Jersey 🇺🇸 n Hedge Fund which is a known donor to Trump

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 12h

This is worth reading.

Schneier on Security @schneier.com · 1d

The Trump Administration’s Increased Use of Social Media Surveillance

This chilling paragraph is in a comprehensive Brookings report about the use of tech to deport people from the US: The administration has also adapted its methods of social media surveillance. Though agencies like the State…

The Trump Administration’s Increased Use of Social Media Surveillance

This chilling paragraph is in a comprehensive Brookings report about the use of tech to deport people from the US: The administration has also adapted its methods of social media surveillance. Though agencies like the State Department have gathered millions of handles and monitored political discussions online, the Trump administration has been more explicit in who it's targeting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new, zero-tolerance…

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Suzi🇨🇦 @rsuzi.bsky.social · 17h

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US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

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Cult MTL @cultmtl.com · 22h

“Mark Carney is seen as calm and rational, thoughtful and strategic. He’s a leader who understands the economy and can make tough decisions. Pierre Poilievre, on the other hand, is more closely associated with arrogance and hot-temperedness.”

Mark Carney seen as calm and rational; Pierre Poilievre as arrogant and hot-tempered

A new study by Spark Insights has found that Mark Carney is seen as the more calm and rational leader, while Pierre Poilievre is seen as more arrogant and hot-tempered.

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 1d

This is part 1 of a four part series showing Canada leading the export of meth from Vancouver to New Zealand and Australia.

Unofficial CTV News Mirror @ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social · 1d

Canadian ‘beer’ kills 21-year-old in Auckland, New Zealand

On March 2, 2023, Aiden Sagala did what many people do after a long, hot day at work. He cracked open a cold one. Little did he know, that swig of beer would kill him. Aiden didn’t realize that the can was full of liquid methamphetamine, not beer.

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Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 2d

And the cons lose their mind

#justintrudeau
#katyperry

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You’re gonna hear her roar 🎶 #justintrudeau #katyperry

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

tell me more about republicans being the pro-business party.

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David Pierce @davidpierce.xyz · 2d

For episode 2 of Version History, @joannastern.bsky.social, @reckless.bsky.social and I went deep on BBM, the legendary messaging app that was right about everything and lost the battle anyway. Such a fun episode! www.theverge.com/podcast/7986...

How BlackBerry Messenger set texting free

Before there was iMessage and WhatsApp, there was BBM.

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 2d

In case you thought H*mas was done, they are very much fighting and killing in Gaza. Just not against Israel in this case.

Suzi🇨🇦 @rsuzi.bsky.social · 2d

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Gaza City clashes between Hamas and clan members leave 27 dead

At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 3d

Remember they said they don’t need anything from us? Then why are US States crying for Canadians to come back, travel, why are sales down in many categories, why are companies going bankrupt, we may be small in population to the US, but Canadians put billions in the US economy and we can boycott!!

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 4d

American spirit exports to #Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States CEO urges 'lasting return to tariff-free trade'

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American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 3d

Show your Canadian identity proudly!

#canada #canadasky

A photo of two sailboats moored in a New Brunswick harbour, near sunset, with one proudly displaying the Canadian flag in a strong breeze.

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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 3d

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.

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Brian Cole 🇨🇦 @briancole5.bsky.social · 3d

“The administration did not like that CDC data did not support their narrative, so they got rid of them. They didn’t like that CDC policy groups would not rubber stamp their unscientific ideas, so they got rid of them,”

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