This guy knows that as a member of the opposition, he would never be part of trade talks. But when they rebuff him, he can get all offended. So more rage baiting from the rage baiter. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

When the US finally rids itself of its wannabe dictator, it will take decades of effort and work on their part before the rest of the world ever trusts America again. If years of trust and partnership can be undone by one man, then it never meant anything in the first place.

Its worth saying again: I have no interest in reading a book no one cared enough to write, or look at a painting no one cared enough to paint, or watch a movie no one cared enough to make. These things take time, and they take craft. And that makes them worthwhile. It makes them matter. #fuckAI

Investigate everyone on the Epstein list, regardless of who they are, what party they are, left or right. It doesn't matter. If they are on the list, their actions need to be brought to light and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Every. Single. One.

"have you tired, just not being poor?" meidasnews.com/news/jon-hus...

Just weeks ago, MAGA figures vowed after Charlie Kirk's assassination that they would never celebrate or mock the death of a political opponent. They didn't mean it. boingboing.net/2025/12/15/m...

The president has no class. What a way to comment on the death of anyone, let alone a beloved filmmaker. Absolutely a piece of shit person.

Thr reason why formerly conservative MPs are crossing the floor is that under Mark Carney, the Liberal Party has essentially become the Progressive Conservative party.

When politicians claim that private providers are more efficient than public, they are outright lying. A private company's goal is profit, rather than service delivery, which results in poorer services to extract more money. It's quite simple.

This week on Stageworthy, Phil talks with performer/producer Stephanie Malek about the magic of improvised musicals, Bad Dog Theatre’s community, and creating Holiday, the Improvised Musical. Plus insights from The Fandom Show. Listen now!

There is a really suspicious campaign to try and turn Canadians against the idea of auto-filing for taxes. A lot of countries do this, so I have been wondering who is behind it. I haven't found the source, the skeptic in me wonders if its tax filing software companies.

This on top of the constant greedflation really needs to be addressed. The grocery monopolies need to be broken. If only Canada had some anti-trust laws with teeth. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

On this, the first day of #whamageddon I once again present: Whamageddon Roulette. In this playlist are 49 covers of Last Christmas, and 1 instance of the original version. Set it to random, hit play, and test your Whamageddon luck. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

"Taxing the super affluent at rates that would still leave them with enough to maintain lavish lifestyles could generate enough money to resolve many societal issues, from health to hunger to global heating" @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social davidsuzuki.org/story/its-ti... #TaxTheRich #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Did you know that @soupcantheatre.bsky.social's A Christmas Carol is in its 7th year? Way back in its first year, I spoke to Scrooge himself, Thomas Gough on the podcast about this immersive theatrical experience! This show will sell out, so get tickets now! stageworthy.ca/161-thomas-g...

This is the kind of political theatre Canadians are having to deal with. 😡

This really hasn’t gotten enough attention this week. @wired.com #ICE www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...

The fact that a majority of Ontarians think the province is headed in the wrong direction, while DF is still polling well, shows that the Opposition parties haven't been able to put forward a leader to get behind. This should be an important lesson. But will they learn it?

The lesson from this: voters respond to actual policy, not just the politics of grievance. Voters want their governments to speak to their needs, not give empty promises or culture war BS. When candidates give voters something real to vote for, they respond.

Doug Ford's obsession with Toronto is pretty dangerous. The city rejected him as mayor, and it seems he will never let us live that down. To him, "punish" Toronto seems to be job one of the Provinces premier. www.thestar.com/news/gta/dou...

The budget came out today, and it isn't good for the arts. I'm working my way through it, with an eye towards Canadian theatre. I'll have something to say, I'm sure.

Subway better watch out. Their deadly sandwiches are a threat to ICE.

Somehow the NDP gained ground in the polls, without a leader.

There's a near-zero chance that Poilievre will let this go to a non-confidence vote. I don't think he can afford to go to the polls. He's losing popularity every day. The NDP certainly won't let this fail. They don't have a leader. Unlikely we go back to the polls. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

When we are told that Canadians will have to make "sacrifices", its never the rich who will sacrifice. Its never corporations who continue to gouge consumers. Its always Canadian citizens, who can ill afford the kinds of sacrifices that are likely to be imposed. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

This week on Stageworthy, Phil Rickaby talks with Will Parry — actor, singer, and content creator — about authenticity, creative confidence, and how artists can build meaningful connections both on stage and online.

This commercial makes me want to drink Pepsi it looks so bad.

Canada hasn’t broken agreements or laws, that’s Trump. He also lies about them & us. Plus ignore again Trump threatening to economically ruin us & then take over Canada to pillage our resources. Calls us rude & dismissive for rejecting it. #ElbowsUp

This week on Stageworthy, Phil Rickaby talks with Steven Hao, actor, director, and AD of Puckers Theatre Company, about his journey from Victoria to the Stratford Festival, creating space for new voices, and leading the next generation of theatre makers.

Over an advertisement. There's never been a thinner skinned president of the US. apnews.com/article/trum...

Well, you know where they will flee to when their time comes. Wait...is there a historical precedence for that? 🤔

And the Ghost of Doug Ford will still claim that the head of Metrolinx is doing a great job.

In 2027, Metrolinx will tell us that the opening of the Eglinton Crosstown is just around the corner. In 2037, the opening will be rumoured to be imminent. In 3045, archeologists will wonder what this monument was for. No one will ever ride it. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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@adamconover.net correctly IMHO laying out the thesis for how the AI bubble is about to burst… HARD. youtu.be/55Z4cg5Fyu4?...

“Pierre Poilievre can be tied directly to Enbridge, Pathways Alliance, Koch Industries and the Canadian Gas Association. His inner circle is stacked with fossil fuel lobbyists, and his campaign received major donations from oil industry insiders.” @taylornoakes.com

Wrong. Because its not the tariffs. Its the fascism. apnews.com/article/cana...

“The ‘Freedom Convoy’ was a foreign-funded occupation and political destabilization movement, not a grassroots stand against COVID mandates. What we saw in Ottawa was not a protest, but a full-blown occupation meant to terrorize and disrupt people’s lives.”

There is currently a petition to the House of Commons asking the government to draft legislation that would make it so MP's could not lie and spread misinformation/disinformation. Sounds like a good idea to me 👍 www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en... #Canada #cdnpoli #misinformation

I think this is good news. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The notwithstanding clause needs to go.

How the fuck are we supposed to react? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Maybe the Muppets are just what we need to set the world right again. nerdist.com/article/seth...

We're 7 months in and Trump and the oligarchs have completely seized control of the media. If you criticize them, your show will be pulled from the air. This is what dictators do. Fascism isn't coming, it's here.

"Carney may genuinely believe he’s being pragmatic or putting the “national interest” above all else. But increasingly it looks more and more like Carney simply misunderstands the mandate he was handed by his own voters." #Canada #Cdnpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States. 🔗 www.404media.co/doj-deletes-...

🎙️ On Stageworthy: Actor & playwright Liz Buchanan joins @philrickaby.com to talk about her Hamilton Fringe shows Gnomes: A Traumatic Comedy & Liz: A Traumatic Comedy, using humour to explore trauma, and the power of solo performance. 🎧 stageworthy.ca/430-liz-buch...

As always, its "Freedom of speech for me but not for thee" with the Right. www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

Doug Ford has never had to look for a job in his life. But hey, look harder for jobs that don't exist young people. www.thestar.com/politics/pro...