Hey, lots of news since Saturday! Gordie Howe Bridge update CTV reports: Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the deal brokered between Canada and the United States to open the…
Cartoon by Mick O'Hara Anyone else forswunk? It’s a gorgeous word from the 1300s, to which I have added my own riff with ‘foreswunk’: exhausted before you even begin. -…
Canada v Poilievre: laugh of the week That white satin cowboy suit seemed to be the final blow to his credibility with Canadian media. Robert Fife on the latest round…
I have often said that I feel smarter every time I listen to Carney explain something important. I don't agree with every position he takes, but its clear that he…
Busy day today so a shorter blog piece tonight!First, some good news and funny posts about Canada and Carney View on Threads Here's how you hold an impromptu press conference.…
So Poilievre went to Calgary and it didn't go very well: The Canadian media is constantly, desperately trying to prop Poilievre up at this serious policy thinker but fortunately he…
The world is laughing at Trump And at FIFAWorld Cup Stories - #ETTD Everything Trump Touches Dies Incredible to watch Monday's US v Belgium game and realize Trump has done…
Our World Cup journey is over— Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 (@jmcelroy.bsky.social) July 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM The boys did good Canada’s World Cup Journey Ends in Houston. What a Ride…
A few good cartoons: Catching up with the news In The Globe and Mail, columnist Andrew Coyne contrasts the American July 4 with the Canadian July 1: ...I’m old enough…
When July 1 happens on a Wednesday, Canadians usually take the Thursday and Friday off too, so we engineer a five-day weekend to kick off the summer. This year, that…
Thanks Carney! And this time he waited until the pancake was set before he flipped it - I think he's taken some lessons! Heads up, Stampeded -- PM Carney now…
This cartoon is an oldie but a goodie -- hope you are also enjoying just kicking back and swatting those annoying mosquitos!Brittlestar explains Canada Day to Americans: I feel like…
What a game that was on Sunday afternoon! Here are some posts I found about it: Canada scores in stoppage time to reach World Cup last 16. How far can…
So what's happening here? Lets start with a few good posts and thoughtful comments I'm putting this right at the top so its easy to find when I want to…
First, I was so happy today to see that PM Carney has a plan for renovating 24 Sussex Drive. Tod Maffin made an interesting Short about the building and the…
I'm not too energetic tonight, so here are a few good cartoons I've seen lately:Three boat cartoons:And some remarks: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads Next, here…
Some good commentaries today: In her substack, Joanne Pettis writes Maybe I’m the Fruitcake! Seeking Balance in a Siloed World So, I read a lot of articles and posts that…
Well, for one thing, I'm happy because its finally summer.And also I've been noticing my Sunday Funday posts often get more visitors than the more serious posts. So I think…
Fascinating Politico article by reporter Calder McHugh and Ottawa bureau chief Nick Taylor-Vaisey: Mark Carney Plays Hardball On the world stage, Canada's prime minister is a statesman. In Ottawa, he…
National Indigenous People's Day is this Sunday! Above is Cree/European artist Rachel Drager’s logo chosen by the Fraser River Indigenous Society to represent National Indigenous Peoples Day. In celebration of…
