Doug Ford urges Danielle Smith to denounce Alberta separation: ‘Either you’re with Canada or you’re not

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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Listen to Bruce Springsteen’santi-ICE protest song #musicnews

#springsteen #ice youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

This is Greenland’s biggest band. They’re having a moment. #musicnews

Policing is also about learning from everyday encounters. This week, police officers from around the world share what serving their communities has taught them ⬇️.

Wikipedia is an antidote to an increasingly poisoned information ecosystem go.nature.com/4pXIv2d

Man who wouldn’t wear mask to protect people fine wearing mask to shoot them

Furious Trump demands to know why Minneapolis shooting hasn’t sparked civil war yet

“Please get the truth out about our son.” Read and share the statement from the parents of Alex Pretti, the VA ICU nurse who was shot and killed by border patrol.

FBI agent resigns after Good civil rights investigation shut down. "She was then ordered to reclassify it as an investigation into an assault on the officer.... [the DoJ's] Todd Blanche [told] Fox News Sunday... the shooting did not warrant a federal investigation." www.kare11.com/article/news...

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is reiterating his call for Canadians to buy and build local amid renewed 100% tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. #CanadaStrong 🇨🇦

Minneapolis protester as he's being brutalized by feds: "You're gonna have to kill me! You're gonna have to kill me! I've done nothing wrong! My name is Matthew James! I'm a US citizen! You're gonna kill me! Is that what you want?" (You can hear his wife screaming)

Some Bacharach for your Friday RS youtu.be/JW-VS52dWl0?...

While I'm not a fan of the term "Yacht Rock", this is a good documentary which treats the music with respect. Being of a certain age, a lot of these songs are my jam! #music youtu.be/a55pyQsI3GQ?...

We’re attracting massive new investments — to create more certainty, opportunity, and prosperity for Canadians.

Carney delivers a landmark speech in Davos. San Grewal hosts with @maxfawcett.bsky.social

Serial killer’s cat insists on lying right across the warm corpse he’s working on

Dr. Ashley Sebastian has drawn hundreds of thousands of views online after sharing her journey as a Black family physician returning home to Brampton. Read more below ⬇️🔗 #Brampton #Healthcare #Medicine nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/th...

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. loved America. He loved our country so much that he dedicated his life — and in the end, his life was taken — in a fight for our nation's highest ideal: Freedom.

MINNESOTA: Friday is a statewide day of non-violent moral action and reflection. That means no work, no school, and no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action. Plus, there will be a peaceful march and rally in downtown Minneapolis: iceoutnowmn.com

Bruce Springsteen delivered a forceful rebuke of ICE's "Gestapo tactics" at the direction of Donald Trump, while also dedicating a performance of "The Promised Land" to Renee Nicole Good.

Vitamin D3 makes some people sleepy. I've switched to taking it in the evening and seems to be working better for me. If you get bouts of chronic tiredness, try switching up your vitamin timing. #D3 #vitamins 1 new message share.google/ZktlRido7KTu...

Nearly 2 million Canadians are of Chinese descent, many with family and friends across the Pacific. As we renew this relationship, China has committed to soon allowing Canadians to visit without a visa.

Report: The only thing that loves you unconditionally also loves licking its own butthole

The hockey heroics and sudden disappearance of Bill Barilko has become part of our cultural landscape thanks to The Tragically Hip. But what is the story of Barilko's life and the mystery of his disappearance? youtu.be/20fQ0_iSSvg

Wonder Woman did this in the 1940s as well… #iceout #BeGood

Some people were confused by my ICE post. This should clear it up.

On this day in 1929, Jacques Plante was born. In his Hall of Fame career, he won the Stanley Cup six times, seven Vezinas and the Hart Trophy. While not the first NHL goalie to wear a mask, he popularized the use of one and changed hockey forever.

From her first meeting with a bear cub as a child to her standoff with a sow as an adult, @trinamoyles.bsky.social knows how it feels to love what you also fear. Here, she reflects on how this contradiction informed her relationship with the wilds of northern Alberta: https://ow.ly/HZTU50XYhuZ

Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

ICYMI: The CFNY: The Spirit of Radio documentary is now available to watch online anywhere–including right here. #musicnews

If you know a teen who loves to write, encourage them to submit their story to the Youth Short Story category of the 2026 Amazon Canada First Novel Award. For details, visit: thewalrus.ca/afna.

BREAKING: ICE shooter identified as Jonathan Ross. www.startribune.com/ice-agent-wh...

Say her name. Renee Nicole Good.

Iceholes get the fuck out of Minnesota.

Could a $9 toll change notorious traffic? New York became the first American city to find out. A year in, congestion pricing has largely proved to be a success, according to new data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Breaking:

Some Torontonians kicked off 2026 with a chilly tradition: the polar dip, which saw hundreds of people strip down and plunge into Lake Ontario for an exhilarating swim 🥶🏊‍♀️❄️ #Toronto #PolarDip #NewYears

Toronto Raptors fans are thrilled with the Raptors’ latest acquisition: Mohamed Fakaba Bamba, AKA Mo Bamba. #Raptors #MoBamba #Toronto #TorontoRaptors nowtoronto.com/news/mo-bamb...

Why The NHL Ignores Its New HEATED RIVALRY Fans Luke, Ian, and @clareblackwood.bsky.social uncover why the NHL keeps pretending the hottest show on TV doesn't exist. And yes, it's the reason you think.

Skaters braved the cold and stripped to their skivvies at The Bentway in Toronto over the weekend for the annual Polar Bear Skate. Would you do this? 👀 #thebentway #polarbearskate

Commentary: Am I Ugly? https://theonion.com/am-i-ugly/

Carney, Zelenskyy speak as Ukrainian president prepares for peace talks in Florida

Conceptual art in Serralves Park Porto including my favorite (because of how ridiculous it is) Banana on a Wall. #art? #conceptualart #travel

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