Mitch
@mitchinottawa.bsky.social
Former Cat herder. I used to do IT stuff. Now I just watch a lot of movies and ride my bike. I make no direct donations through this account. Please stop asking for money.
Violet Beauregarde calls it a day and takes the rest of the Winter off. #onpoli
Ford government extends Ontario legislature’s Christmas break until late March
Ford government extends Ontario legislature’s Christmas break until late March
Premier Doug Ford's government is giving the Ontario legislature an unusually long Christmas break, extending it until March 23.
www.thestar.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Violet Beauregarde calls it a day and takes the rest of the Winter off. #onpoli
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Anything that leads to more fossil fuels coming out of the ground is bad news.
December 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Anything that leads to more fossil fuels coming out of the ground is bad news.
It's hard work keeping all the provincial government scandals in order and functioning properly. #onpoli
Little Dougie's feelings are so hurt that he hasn't been in present in days. I think he's getting nervous. He hates exposure on the scandals (Digital Learning Services, EQAO, Ontario Place, Science Centre, Greenbelt) and is shutting it down. He's pathetic.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
It's hard work keeping all the provincial government scandals in order and functioning properly. #onpoli
#onpoli Imagine having a job where you only have to work for fifty-one days in the year.
It's a good thing provinces don't have any responsibilities in Canada's system of government.
December 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#onpoli Imagine having a job where you only have to work for fifty-one days in the year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfR... Look at all the fun stuff!
Top Secret Tech That Keeps The World’s Elite Anonymous
YouTube video by Proton
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December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnfR... Look at all the fun stuff!
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Years apart, Doug Ford gave the same man $4.5 million of your tax dollars, first to make COVID-19 tracking bracelets that were a scam, and then Doug gave him more money through the Skills Development Fund. #ontario #onpoli #dougford #frankdomenic🍁
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Years apart, Doug Ford gave the same man $4.5 million of your tax dollars, first to make COVID-19 tracking bracelets that were a scam, and then Doug gave him more money through the Skills Development Fund. #ontario #onpoli #dougford #frankdomenic🍁
#cdnpoli we live in ugly times.
Danish intelligence has declared the United States, alongside Russia and China, as a threat to national security for Denmark and Europe. It warns that the US may use military force against its own partners and allies.
December 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#cdnpoli we live in ugly times.
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Canadian postal bank could be transformative—both to the post office, and to Canada’s monopolized financial sector. By @rromard.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli
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Crunching the numbers on postal banking in Canada - CCPA
Among the many proposals to transform Canada Post, one stands out: postal banking. It’s a program that could contribute to solving multiple policy problems at once—help support our postal service with...
www.policyalternatives.ca
December 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Canadian postal bank could be transformative—both to the post office, and to Canada’s monopolized financial sector. By @rromard.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca #cdnpoli
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Anyone who is still going to the US on vacation must be living under a rock.
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan
Plan would apply to countries not currently required to get visas to the US, including Britain and France
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Anyone who is still going to the US on vacation must be living under a rock.
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A coalition of Ottawa's public interest groups has today very eloquently called out Mark Sutcliffe's budget as presenting a false defintion of "affordability". The question more and more residents are asking is "affordable for who?". Read the letter here:
Does the City of Ottawa's draft 2026 budget really pursue affordability?
www.ecologyottawa.ca
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A coalition of Ottawa's public interest groups has today very eloquently called out Mark Sutcliffe's budget as presenting a false defintion of "affordability". The question more and more residents are asking is "affordable for who?". Read the letter here:
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Everything else aside, a veteran politician wrote a whole op-ed about how the failures of city policies he identifies are the fault of the people who, unlike him, vote against those policies.
And here’s the kicker: Tierney’s vote, the mayor’s vote, and all the like-minded councillors always have the numbers. They win. Every time.
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
So if their approach is always the one implemented… how are things not improving, Tim? 17/
December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Everything else aside, a veteran politician wrote a whole op-ed about how the failures of city policies he identifies are the fault of the people who, unlike him, vote against those policies.
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The City of Ottawa is nearing the finish line on its new zoning bylaw. Did you know Ottawa's zoning is only two degrees from Kevin Bacon? 🧵...
December 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The City of Ottawa is nearing the finish line on its new zoning bylaw. Did you know Ottawa's zoning is only two degrees from Kevin Bacon? 🧵...
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As a serious leader at FCM, an influential organization where leadership needs key thoughtful persons who understand the issues; Tim clearly doesn’t. We need real leaders, real voices and real compassion, empathy and understanding of issues.
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As a serious leader at FCM, an influential organization where leadership needs key thoughtful persons who understand the issues; Tim clearly doesn’t. We need real leaders, real voices and real compassion, empathy and understanding of issues.
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If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
Black Squirrel Books
Ottawa's bookstore cafe, serving up new & used books, coffee & tea.
www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
If you’re looking for a local business selling a book about a local politician, Black Squirrel Books has you covered. They have signed copies of Bruce Fanjoy’s Apple Crumble Recipe. And it’s such a cool place to browse for other great finds, too. www.blacksquirrelbooks.ca
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Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Councillor Tim Tierney is wrong about ‘Chronic No-Voters’ in his Ottawa Citizen Op/Ed on Saturday.
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
His opinion would be easier to take seriously if the comments weren’t coming from someone with a 15-year track record of being a reliable yes-man for every budget. 1/21
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“while climate effects intensify and economies pivot, Canada is reinforcing the very industries driving the crisis”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Canada’s environmental ‘realism’ looks more like surrender | Tzeporah Berman
At a time when the UK and other countries are finally taking bold steps for climate, Canada is preparing a new oil pipeline
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
“while climate effects intensify and economies pivot, Canada is reinforcing the very industries driving the crisis”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
She's awesome.
December 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
She's awesome.
Probably doesn't want to overwhelm the US with so much good news.
Trump refuses to share pre-holiday inflation report — first skipped month in 12 years
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Trump refuses to share pre-holiday inflation report — first skipped month in 12 years
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December 8, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Probably doesn't want to overwhelm the US with so much good news.
Buddy the Reindeer breaks free from Christmas show www.bbc.com/news/article... He was heard shouting "Santa, where are you Santa?!" as he ran through the streets.
Runaway reindeer in Formby sparks major search operation
The animal, named Buddy, fled a festive celebration on the coast and went on the run for hours.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Buddy the Reindeer breaks free from Christmas show www.bbc.com/news/article... He was heard shouting "Santa, where are you Santa?!" as he ran through the streets.
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Spoiler Alert: Canada is not one of them. At all. Quite the contrary #cdnpoli #MarkCarney www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/c...
The surprising countries pulling off stunningly fast clean energy transitions | CNN
Fossil fuel production is still increasing and the United States is in climate denial mode. But, globally, the use of renewable energy is on the rise — and several countries are shifting to solar fast...
www.cnn.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Spoiler Alert: Canada is not one of them. At all. Quite the contrary #cdnpoli #MarkCarney www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/c...
Is there a rule that says they can't be shooting some of these down?
🇩🇪 German air traffic control services are recording a significant increase in incidents involving drones, according to NZZ.
208 dangerous air traffic disruptions caused by UAVs have been recorded this year through November.
208 dangerous air traffic disruptions caused by UAVs have been recorded this year through November.
December 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Is there a rule that says they can't be shooting some of these down?
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Who did this!?! 🤣🤣🤣
December 7, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Who did this!?! 🤣🤣🤣
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Czech President Pavel warns: “If Putin wins in Ukraine, we all lose.” He compared secret U.S.-Russia talks on territorial concessions to the 1938 Munich Agreement, calling them dangerously familiar. Letting Russia emerge victorious from this war, he stressed, would be a defeat for all of Europe.
December 7, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Czech President Pavel warns: “If Putin wins in Ukraine, we all lose.” He compared secret U.S.-Russia talks on territorial concessions to the 1938 Munich Agreement, calling them dangerously familiar. Letting Russia emerge victorious from this war, he stressed, would be a defeat for all of Europe.