Under first-past-the-post, politicians use disproportionate majorities built on safe seats and swing ridings to pass massive omnibus bills, bundling unrelated policies into one vote and limiting scrutiny. Proportional representation ensures broader consensus and accountability.

Avi Lewis should not be underestimated #Opinion

NEW: It was another brutal year of layoffs for Ontario's college sector, but the five highest-paid presidents of those institutions saw their pay rise slightly to an average north of half a million dollars. #Onpoli globalnews.ca/news/1174922...

Avi Lewis, often seen as the farthest left of all candidates, won decisively on a platform that included expanding universal health care, transitioning off fossil fuels and publicly funded affordability measures such as government-owned grocery stores. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #canpoli

My smart ADHD kiddo finds most movies too slow and predictable. I've just introduced him to Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock. He is absolutely captivated. "Bruh is so brilliant but he has terrible social skills."

As Doug Ford puts out a budget that does nothing about the serious problems of healthcare and education, he starts pumping out ads about the nickels and dimes he has saved for us. He obviously assumes that we are all as stupid as he would hope.

Jamil Jivani posted that the government shouldn't feed hungry poor kids at school. Then he stood in Parliament holding a Bible. Carrying the Bible isn't the same as following it.

www.thewhig.com/opinion/huma... “More than 2,100 children have been killed or injured, including 206 children killed in Iran & 118 in Lebanon. 4 children killed in Israel & 1 in Kuwait,” UNICEF said. That’s an average of 87 children either killed or injured per day since the war began.

A politician with the guts to say it: "No American child from the blue collar or the middle class should have to die fighting in Iran. Let the Epstein class fight the Epstein War." - Premier Wab Kinew at the NDP national convention, Winnipeg.

Told 12YO that I made him some fancy risotto for dinner (Uncle Ben's cheesy broccoli rice with added steamed broccoli) because Friday = fancy 🤣 Also, are you even a prem mom if you don't add extra butter to every dish your baby eats?!?! Also, March afternoon sun in the kitchen is glorious. 🌞

Kenya and Zimbabwe are among the first African countries to offer #lenacapavir, a game-changing #HIV prevention injection that's shown 100% efficacy 💉. You only need it twice a year. Kenya is already giving it out free at public clinics 🇰🇪, while Zimbabwe is rolling it out across 24 sites 🇿🇼.

I really miss some of the good, ordinary people I knew on X and wish they had come here and stuck it out.

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The 1930's called. They want their news back.

Husband told kiddo to ask Google's AI feature a very specific question about enzyme kinetics. Reading AI's answer, Dr B said "I wrote that sentence. That's my work. Not referenced, of course." That's hard for scientists, who are so scrupulous about citations. Where's their class action suit? #AI

Stopped on my way home for a few moments of peace feeding the chickadees. But the woods were very noisy with birdsong this morning! I couldn't believe the cacophony and turned on my Merlin app for two minutes to see who was making all the racket. Look at this list!!!

Government that has slashed funding by more than $1500 per student, vilified educators, incapacitated school trustees, muzzled administrators, stonewalled parents, taken over school boards under the pretense of fiscal mismanagement, and axed OSAP demands that you keep politics out of education.

This evening, I accidentally wore the most ridiculous shirt for an online library board meeting. If I forgot for a moment and leaned back.... a very serious friend popped into our in camera meeting and people would start to snicker. 😆

Epidemiologists Confirm First Airborne Transmission Of Mar-A-Lago Face

Husband's eyebrows shot up when I mentioned that I was taking my new Adidas for a run. Costco run, that is. 🤣

A 3-year study published in Pediatrics examined newborns in Norway. It found a clear benefit for the baby when mom gets a COVID vaccination during pregnancy. n.pr/4uXOx6X

I listened to a podcast about orcas and how scientists have discovered that orcas, like humans, go through menopause.... and suddenly that whole 'orcas eat the rich' meme makes sooooo much sense. Those orcas DO NOT CARE. And they are DONE with injustice. And also, WHY IS THE OCEAN SO HOT?!?!

Anonymous poster on Facebook was asking if someone could take a suitcase to Europe for her. I commented that no one should take luggage internationally for strangers and linked this week's W5 report. She replied that she is not a crook. Oh, OK. False alarm. Not a crook. youtu.be/yWFCNbSGT2g?...

New red sneakers. Husband says they look really fast. You betcha.

I asked my husband and he said GO FOR IT. I said he is supposed to stop me from doing crazy things. Not crazy, he said, PRACTICAL. And then he said it would be even better if it were RED. And that, reader, is why I love him. ❤️ THE CROWS ARE FINALLY GOING TO BE MY FRIENDS!!!

I have been obsessing about this vending machine bird feeder. I WANTS IT. I just found one nearby on Marketplace. Should I go for it?!?

Tagine chicken with raisins and chickpeas. Tried the PC sauce — it was ok, but needed extra spices.

Canadian Farmer returning garbage dumped in his field by a homeowner #Canada This guy 🤣💪🏻🇨🇦🍁 #FAFO

Who is minding the water data centres will use? canadians.org/analysis/who...

In a March 16 social media post, Pope Leo declared that journalists “must show the suffering that war always brings to populations, which entails showing the face of war and recounting it through the eyes of victims.” My latest: Children suffer and die in war www.thewhig.com/opinion/chil...

Hey Fiona James @langevineqn.bsky.social, I just saw you on a Facebook post from good old U of G 😁 news.uoguelph.ca/2026/03/pati...

I asked my husband if my outfit was too cute for church and he said I might make some brothers stumble, but it's on them. 🤣

Whenever I ask if we can make a donation (to Cuba, for example) or mention that I'd like to do something to help someone, my partner always thanks me for thinking of it & making it happen. He is so appreciative & glad to be along for the 'help others' ride — I am really grateful for that. #samepage

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It started with a casual lunch conversation between a county governor and his cabinet ministers about a colleague’s menstrual pain. The discussion led to a first in Kenya: The right for female employees to take menstrual leave.

Late-night snack in memory of my dad ❤️ @deonandan.bsky.social

Whole new nerd level unlocked over here. 😆 Kiddo has entered the world of D&D and just went to his first event at a game store. Is D&D making a comeback — or is it just not my scene?

March 20th is Fred Rogers' birthday. Be a beautiful neighbor, or maybe even just spend some time figuring out how and planning to be the best neighbor you can.

Kiddo (playing Roblox in the dining room) overheard me on the phone with Tammy at the Office of the Premier and when I was done voicing my concern about the Premier's plan to shield himself from transparency and accountability, kiddo muttered, "Sure sounds like Ford wants to rule like Trump rules."

Ontario - call this non-partisan line with friendly employees to leave a message. This legislation violates the Premier's promise of transparency and accountability! 416-325-1941. I promise Doug Ford won't answer- he only uses his personal phone for work.🙄 www.thestar.com/opinion/star...

Friends of ours started this wonderful festival nine years ago and we look forward to it every year. It's grownups, playing with their friends in the park, without their kids. 🤣 It's always a joyful event. Highly recommend planning to attend if you are close to Paris, ON. parisdrinks.ca

Knowledge is power. That's why Premier Ford wants to ensure that you can't know what he is up to. I don't care what your personal political leanings are — no one should think it's a good idea for politicians to be hiding information from the people who hired them.

Name a problem that affects you. Chances are it tracks back to politics, and if you want better, the answer is participation.

“The erosion of the right to information goes hand in hand with the erosion of broader democratic rights.”

We have one of these ROLA pet monitor things which eldest child bought us so she can wander around the house and feel like she's here instead of away at law school. Today, she "hung out" with her brother and his friends. I overheard one boy say, "Dude, I can't believe your sister is a robot." 🤣

Cut Dr B's hair tonight because he is meeting a mass spectrometrist from Milan tomorrow. Seemed worthy of a haircut. Then I cut kiddo's hair because he is meeting a girl at the library to play boardgames. Definitely warrants a haircut. Now shaggy doggo is looking nervous. 😆 ✂️

Doug Ford just can't help himself from ensuring that he continues to lose in court every single time 😆

If the premier effectively tells you that hunting criminals is okay, then some people will internalize that fact. Doug Ford bringing protesters into it is extremely dangerous and, let's be honest, racist. We all know the types of protesters he's talking about people being sick of.

Received a door hanger coupon for Domino's that offered a ridiculously good deal. When I thanked the manager, he told me that they just wanted to spread as much joy as possible right now. ❤️🍕😁 He was, at the time, helping kids make their own pizzas as a March Break promotion. So much joyful chaos! ❤️

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes #Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws Premier Ford has defended proposed change, calling current law 'antiquated' www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...