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Indivisible ❌👑 @handle.invalid · 18h

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 2d

Canadian Tire will start selling iconic Hudson’s Bay blankets, donating proceeds to Indigenous led programs.

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Canadian Tire will start selling iconic Hudson's Bay blankets, donating proceeds to Indigenous fund | CBC News

Canadian Tire acquired HBC's intellectual property, including the striped blanket design, earlier this year for $30 million as part of the wind down of the retailer.

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Sara @sarablue.bsky.social · 2d

Supervisor won’t answer questions. Minister has banned livestreams of public meetings …
They’re not even pretending this is about “fiscal responsibility”, it’s dismantling transparency and local voice and governance.
#onted #onpoli

Scott Piatkowski @scottpiatkowski.bsky.social · 3d

"At the meeting, Plamondon said his mandate does not include speaking to the media and that the Minister of Education Paul Calandra would instead speak for the school boards under provincial supervision."

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Parents seek answers from OCDSB supervisor at Parent Involvement Committee

Parents with children in the OCDSB are seeking answers at tonight’s Parent Involvement Committee, which is being attended by schoolboard supervisor Robert Plamondon.

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Sara @sarablue.bsky.social · 2d

“a board spokesperson confirmed to CBC that livestreaming any meeting, either by the media or by members of the public, is banned.”
this is the state of Public Education under Ford’s government #NoToBill33 #OntEd #OnPoli

Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 3d

Ontario can expect more of this if Ford removes democratically elected school trustees from their roles.

This is not how Ontario works. Local democratic accountability matters.

School Board Trustees matter.
#onted

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OCDSB supervisor refusing to speak to media as public meetings go offline | CBC News

As the board bans livestreaming, Robert Plamondon says his job is to communicate directly with staff and parents, not to explain himself to journalists.

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Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 3d

Ontario can expect more of this if Ford removes democratically elected school trustees from their roles.

This is not how Ontario works. Local democratic accountability matters.

School Board Trustees matter.
#onted

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OCDSB supervisor refusing to speak to media as public meetings go offline | CBC News

As the board bans livestreaming, Robert Plamondon says his job is to communicate directly with staff and parents, not to explain himself to journalists.

www.cbc.ca

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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 8d

‘Once you remove trustees, you remove local accountability. That paves the way for privatized education,' Do we need school trustees? Advocates weigh in on reform proposal www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/d... #topoli #onpoli #onted

Do we need school trustees? Advocates weigh in on reform proposal

‘Once you remove trustees, you remove local accountability. That paves the way for privatized education,' warns public education advocate

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Scott Piatkowski @scottpiatkowski.bsky.social · 5d

"Recent assertions by the provincial government that school boards have outlived their usefulness are not only unsubstantiated, they are also an assault on community-based, democratic accountability in the public education system."

#OntEd

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OPINION: Renewal of school boards needed, not removal of trustees

Four former directors of education argue that instead of eliminating school trustees, a review of the mandate and operations of school boards ‘could be beneficial’

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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 4d

Canadian COVID Forecast: Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025
SEVERE: NL, NS, SK
VERY HIGH: MB, NB, North, PEI
HIGH: CAN, AB, BC, ON, QC
MODERATE: none

About 1 in 95 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

This image shows gauges with the Oct 11 - Oct 24, 2025 Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right:

Canada: HIGH - 8.9
Alberta: HIGH - 7.0
British Columbia: HIGH - 8.4
Manitoba: VERY HIGH - 14.9
New Brunswick: VERY HIGH - 11.3
Newfoundland & Labrador: SEVERE - 17.0
North: VERY HIGH - 12.3
Nova Scotia: SEVERE - 16.3
Ontario: HIGH - 7.5
Prince Edward Island: VERY HIGH - 11.8
Quebec: HIGH - 10.0
Saskatchewan: SEVERE - 17.0

A text box reads: "The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15 red)."

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 7d

“We must guard against the erosion of democracy, especially in the education of our children.”
#OntEd #Bill33

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OPINION: Renewal of school boards needed, not removal of trustees

Four former directors of education argue that instead of eliminating school trustees, a review of the mandate and operations of school boards ‘could be beneficial’

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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 7d

“The province’s recent sidelining of trustees at four boards is not about improved governance. It is about erasure. Erasing local democratic governance severs the link between schools & communities & undermines accountability to the public.” www.thetrillium.ca/opinion/opin... #onted #onpoli #topoli

OPINION: Renewal of school boards needed, not removal of trustees

Four former directors of education argue that instead of eliminating school trustees, a review of the mandate and operations of school boards ‘could be beneficial’

www.thetrillium.ca

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 8d

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‘Buy local’: Neil Young says he will remove his music from Amazon’s streaming service – Winnipeg Free Press

'Buy local': Neil Young says he will remove his music from Amazon's streaming service

TORONTO – Neil Young says he plans to pull his music off Amazon’s streaming service as he urges fans to stop supporting the corporate giant. The legendary folk singer-songwriter and activi...

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Chris Glover @chrisgloverndp.bsky.social · 12d

We’re watching the dismantling of our democracy by Ford’s Conservatives in real time.

A poll released yesterday found that a majority of Ontario parents support keeping their trustees. Ford needs to listen to parents and stop this madness.

#ONpoli #OntEd

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 9d

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“COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent.”

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

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Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 10d

In today’s fast-moving world, it’s harder than ever to sort 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙩 from 𝙣𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚.

As someone who wants to be up to date, I know how important it is to pause, check, and think before posting or sharing news content.

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4gjo4IU

A person holds a smartphone while text overlays the image. The heading reads: “PAUSE, VERIFY, AND SHARE responsibly.” Below are four tips in white boxes with red checkmark icons:
Pause before reacting – Headlines and posts are designed to grab attention—read the full article or thread before forming an opinion.
Check the source – Is it reputable? Does it cite evidence? Be wary of sensationalism and anonymous accounts.
Diversify your feed – Follow a range of outlets and voices to get a fuller picture.
Fact-check before sharing – Misinformation spreads fast—be part of the solution.
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Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 For anyone struggling with all the chaos, here’s a great article from Jack Hopkins.

Think of it as ‘The art and power in staying calm.’

Or as Jack says, ‘How to keep your head while everyone else is losing theirs.’

Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 13d

Calm isn’t surrender. It’s rebellion. Learn the thinking pattern that turns emotional chaos into unstoppable focus.🔥👇
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How to Stay Sane When the World’s on Fire (And Still Do Something About It)

The Unbreakable Mindset for a Nation on the Brink-How to Keep Your Head While Everyone Else Is Losing Theirs

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andrew🌹🍉 @teachrprecarity.bsky.social · 16d

Ontario’s plan to eliminate school boards is anti-democratic #onted #onpoli
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Ontario’s plan to eliminate school boards is anti-democratic - CCPA

It seems that every few years, another province toys with the idea of eliminating school boards—those pesky thorns of local democracy that stick in the side of governments flush with neoliberal fantas...

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 18d

“Ontario has been underfunding education systematically for years, while accusing school boards of failing to balance budgets. Real government funding per student fell by $1,500 per student between 2018 and 2024, resulting in 5,000 fewer educators.” #OntEd
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Ontario’s plan to eliminate school boards is anti-democratic - CCPA

It seems that every few years, another province toys with the idea of eliminating school boards—those pesky thorns of local democracy that stick in the side of governments flush with neoliberal fantas...

www.policyalternatives.ca

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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 10d

Great long read on what parents will lose when they lose School Board Trustees, including no one to answer their emails, fight for safe crosswalks & schools, or hold the system to account. thewalrus.ca/im-a-school-... #topoli #onpoli #onted

I’m a School Trustee, and Doug Ford Wants to Eliminate My Job | The Walrus

What parents will lose: no one to answer their emails, fight for safe crosswalks, hold the system to account

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Miranda Gray @mirgray.bsky.social · 11d

"A group of 20 Ontario mayors sent a letter to the premier last week, asking the Ontario government not to implement a total ban on the cameras. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe did not sign the letter, but ..."

Night of the Living Ted Raymond @tedraymond.bsky.social · 11d

The motion recommends Council “affirm the proven safety benefits” of the photo radar program and “urge the Province of Ontario to permit the retention” of photo radar cameras in school zones.

Ottawa councillor looks to keep photo radar cameras in school zones

An Ottawa city councillor wants to keep photo radar cameras in school zones, as Premier Doug Ford vows to ban automated speed enforcement cameras across the province.

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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦 @cdnresistance.bsky.social · 12d

Being diplomatic is not ass-kissing. When the prime minister is dealing with an American president who’s an unhinged maniac, it’s advantageous to handle things with finesse.

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Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 12d

Shocking, I tell ya. Shocking.
Be careful out there.

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Fraud is a known problem in Canada's crypto ATM industry. What are operators doing about it? | CBC News

Nearly a dozen former employees of crypto ATM companies operating in Canada told CBC News that fraudsters tricking scam victims into sending money through the machines is a known problem within the co...

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Isaac Callan @isaaccallan.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Ontario's school boards have joined police chiefs, mayors and the municipal association asking the Ford government not to follow through with its plan to scrap automated speed enforcement. #OnPoli
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Ontario school boards join others telling Ford to reconsider speed camera ban | Globalnews.ca

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association begged the province to 'improve and refine' the speed camera program, instead of 'dismantling a proven, life-saving safety system.'

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OSSTF/FEESO @osstf.bsky.social · 12d

Bill 33 is a threat to Ontario’s public schools:

❌ Less funding
❌ Less local voice
❌ More privatization

Parents, we call on you to join with teachers & education workers in saying NO to Bill 33! #OSSTF #OntEd
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Teaching affiliates calling for parents to speak up about underfunding

With World Teachers’ Day approaching, presidents from teaching affiliates on both sides of the border are highlighting an urgent need for more funding in education.

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Norm Di Pasquale🇨🇦 @normsworld.bsky.social · 12d

A new provincial poll commissioned by @etfoeducators.bsky.social shows twice as many Ontarians want to keep elected school board trustees than eliminate them. Support for elected trustees climbs to 59% among parents with school-aged children. www.etfo.ca/news-publica... #topoli #onpoli #onted

Ontarians reject Ford government overreach: majority support elected trustees

A new province-wide poll commissioned by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) shows that twice as many Ontarians want to keep elected school board trustees (49 per cent) as want to el...

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MakesMeWannaUke🇨🇦 @makesmewannauke.bsky.social · 15d

I’m old enough to remember this

Gord Kerr, M. Ed. 🇨🇦 @gordkerr1.bsky.social · 15d

The classic 7th inning stretch song ‘OK Blue Jays’.

The singer is the great Radio Pirate Keith Hampshire.

Dating myself here but I recall his hits from the 70’s including ‘The first cut is the deepest’ & ‘Big Time Operator’ among others.

A great story. #BlueJays

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CTV National News: The story behind the Blue Jays’ catchy tune ‘OK Blue Jays’

As the Blue Jays get set to take on the Yankees in the ALDS, John Vennavally-Rao catches up with the writers of the Blue Jays iconic song, ‘OK Blue Jays.’

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