πΊπΈπ·πΊβπΊπ¦ βSix out of seven G7 countries were clearly of the opinion that sanctions against Russia should not be lifted. β
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
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πΊπΈπ·πΊβπΊπ¦ βSix out of seven G7 countries were clearly of the opinion that sanctions against Russia should not be lifted. β
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
πΊπΈπ·πΊβπ¨π¦πΊπ¦ "Canada's position is to maintain sanctions on Russia, including on the shadow fleet which is moving it's oil.β
- Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada
Very nice 2nd inning pitched by Michael Soroka. On to #Canada at the plate! #WBC
The rivalry between the United States and Canada is spilling over from the Olympic hockey rink to the World Baseball Classic field π
The Canadians arrived at their pregame warmups on Friday afternoon in Hockey Canada jerseys in preparation for their WBC matchup against the U.S.
Ernie Clement has mixed feelings leading up to Team USA's matchup against Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
He admitted that, while he's loved his first WBC, it "feels weird to [him]" and he "misses the [Toronto Blue Jays] boys."
H/T thehazelmae on X
βͺβUkraine shares drone defence expertise with the U.S. and Gulf allies. russia shares intelligence with Iran,β the Ukrainian MP said. βYet the U.S. is discussing easing sanctions on russia. Make it make sense.ββ¬
βͺ www.thewhig.com/opinion/ukra...
We just watched it last night. Wow! Severance was so much more compelling than I thought it would be. Now the long wait to see season 3!
Backed by more than $40 billion, this is our plan to build new defence hubs, airports, highways, and more:
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Surprise Surprise www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-surp... #USpol #Iran
Wrote this today about Vladdy carrying his #Bluejays post-season success to the World Baseball Classic. Will it keep going into the regular season?
Excellent article, Shawn. Congrats on its front page status! #cdnpoli #topoli #onpoli
Front page of Toronto star
Will anyone stand up to Ford? My airport column makes a rare appearance on the front page of the Toronto Star today. Local democracy steamrolled. Backroom decisions. Liberals acquiescing. Feckless & weak establishment carrying his water. Fait accompli? Read here:
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Looking forward to listening to it, Mike, as always!
HAPPY DEEP LEFT FIELD DAY!!!
A new episode comes your way this afternoon! Youβll hear all about Canadaβs huge win at the WBC yesterday (and their unfortunate reward for it)!
Then youβll meet new #Bluejays Tyler Rogers & Chase Lee, and get to know top prospect Arjun Nimmala!
Look for it this aft.!
@shawnmicallef.bsky.social is brilliant today about Dug Ford and his airport plans. When will anyone stop him?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
"And what about the 1.5 million visitors to the islands every year? Unlike Ford, most likely donβt have cottages to escape to. The island is their cottage and expanding the airport will degrade that experience profoundly."
@shawnmicallef.bsky.social calls for the public to be heard.
Equally bad are records from the former Russian Empire. Revision Lists only include menβs names: head of household, his sons, and his father. Apparently no women lived there in the 1800s. Even births are registered with only the motherβs first name. Aargh!! #genealogy
Some old parish records in England donβt even mention the mother on baptism records, just the father. In England and Wales the motherβs name has only been recorded on a marriage certificate for the last 5 years.
#genealogy If you hear someone yelling "Which one?" it's probably me, transcribing yet another record which only refers to a woman as Mrs. Husband's Name.
OK, so it's Canada-USA on Friday (the 13th) night at 8:00pm Eastern in Houston.
For the first time, Canada avoided the US in pool play and for the first time, Canada advanced.
Turns out they were just delaying it. Revenge for the Olympic hockey team would be nice.
Hear, hearβ¦
"Meanwhile, the Ambassador Bridge charges C$14 or US$10 per passenger vehicle crossing."
This is why trump tried to block the Gordie Howe bridge.
Hereβs how much it will cost to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge #Canada #US
Passenger vehicles will pay C$8 or US$5.75 per crossing
Breakaway program will receive a 25 per cent discount, lowering the cost to C$6 or US$4.35 per trip.
www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...
CANADAβS GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS! #WBC π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦
Well, weβre really excited for them!
Canada will face USA, Mexico or Italy in their quarter-final match-up on Saturday afternoon in Houston.
A win would be one hell of a birthday present.
It's the first time Cuba has ever failed to advance out of the first round in the WBC.
Canada has advanced beyond the first round of the World Baseball Classic for the first time.
They beat Cuba 7-2 to win Pool A.
Biggest WBC moment in national history. So far.
Eric Cerantola needed one pitch to close it out.
Feels like I'm much more excited about this than the players are. Very matter-of-fact handshake line after Canada wins Pool A.
Floor crossings are allowed in Canada's Westminster parliamentary system, and have occurred more than 300 times since confederation in 1867.
Carney, leading a minority gov, is nearing a majority - largely helped by 3 recent defections from Conservative MPs
www.bbc.com/news/article... #cdnpoli