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Investigative journalist | Editor, @pressprogress.ca | Send tips & story ideas: llebrun@pressprogress.ca

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Pierre Poilievre

Adam Smith was right: free markets allow people to earn more, pay less, and live better, happier lives.

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Pierre Poilievre: Adam Smith was right. Free markets are moral
Pierre Poilievre, March 9, 2026

Pierre Poilievre Adam Smith was right: free markets allow people to earn more, pay less, and live better, happier lives. NATIONAL-POST Pierre Poilievre: Adam Smith was right. Free markets are moral Pierre Poilievre, March 9, 2026

Pierre Poilievre sharpening his appeals for the annoying first year polisci student vote

10.03.2026 14:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 97 ๐Ÿ” 19 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Standing offer to Pierre Poilievre to come on my podcast and answer questions about my new line of virility-enhancing nasal sprays

10.03.2026 13:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 62 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: powerful iPhone hacking tools used by Chinese criminals originated from US defense giant L3 Harris.

Their zero-click exploits went to Russian spies too.

Unbelievable harm to our collective security.

Scoop: @lorenzofb.bsky.social, here's why it matters 1/
techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/a...

10.03.2026 04:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 261 ๐Ÿ” 129 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 15

That said, I'd absolutely watch a sponsored YouTube review video where Peter Mansbridge unboxes and tries out a South Korean attack sub so long as he says "full disclosure guys, Hanwha Ocean sent me this submarine for free..."

10.03.2026 03:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 68 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is the problem with podcasters and influencers, they don't follow the same standards as journalists

10.03.2026 03:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 123 ๐Ÿ” 32 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CP NewsAlert: Family sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. VANCOUVER โ€“ The family the girl critically injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has launched a civil court lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.

VANCOUVER โ€“ The family the girl critically injured in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has launched a civil court lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm OpenAI.

10.03.2026 00:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 91 ๐Ÿ” 38 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
Toni Schneider โ€ข @toni.bsky.team
4.8K followers

Toni Schneider โ€ข @toni.bsky.team 4.8K followers

Luke LeBrun โ€ข @lukelebrun.ca
26.2K followers

Luke LeBrun โ€ข @lukelebrun.ca 26.2K followers

lol I have more than 5x the number of followers as the new CEO of Bluesky

10.03.2026 01:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 39 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rachel exposes dangerous, violent and unhinged people online so you and your family donโ€™t have to deal with them in-person

Sheโ€™s not just doing journalism, sheโ€™s providing a valuable community service โ€“ you can support her work here:

www.patreon.com/cw/RachelGil...

09.03.2026 23:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 342 ๐Ÿ” 79 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Really appreciate this from CAJ:

09.03.2026 17:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 731 ๐Ÿ” 105 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

The police must seriously investigate this incident.

09.03.2026 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 44 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ—On Friday evening, the CAJ learned that journalist Rachel Gilmore had recently been approached in public by individuals linked to, or implicated in, an investigation she had written, and was published by The Tyee that focused on white nationalists.
https://loom.ly/z22FRzg

09.03.2026 07:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 281 ๐Ÿ” 91 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13 ๐Ÿ“Œ 11

This is an active duty RCAF officer:

"For Armstrong, who is in his mid-40s, 'the ideal woman is childlike' ... Armstrong posted in a separate comment: 'The moment a girl has her first period, she is at her peak marriagability.'" [sic]

09.03.2026 12:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 167 ๐Ÿ” 115 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 32 ๐Ÿ“Œ 17

I tell @ericwickham.ca the same thing all the time

09.03.2026 05:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
age transparency

Page information for Global Ice Hockey Fans O Global Ice Hockey Fans News & media website History ยฎ Created - Global Ice Hockey Fans 11 January 2026 People who manage this Page 0 Primary country/region location for people who manage this Page includes: Vietnam (4)

age transparency Page information for Global Ice Hockey Fans O Global Ice Hockey Fans News & media website History ยฎ Created - Global Ice Hockey Fans 11 January 2026 People who manage this Page 0 Primary country/region location for people who manage this Page includes: Vietnam (4)

Huh, it appears the people who manage this FB page are *not* based in New York City after all

09.03.2026 03:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Global Ice Hockey Fans โ€ข Follow 1d โ€ข * BREAKING: Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green is facing the toughest battle of his life after being diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma - one of the deadliest form... See more LEY CUP OFFS BREAKING NEWS OTTAWA SENATORS HEAD COACH TRAVIS GREEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE IV GLIOBLASTOMA ONE OF THE DEADLIEST BRAIN CANCERS; SENS NATION URGED TO PRAY 60 1 Like

Global Ice Hockey Fans โ€ข Follow 1d โ€ข * BREAKING: Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green is facing the toughest battle of his life after being diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma - one of the deadliest form... See more LEY CUP OFFS BREAKING NEWS OTTAWA SENATORS HEAD COACH TRAVIS GREEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE IV GLIOBLASTOMA ONE OF THE DEADLIEST BRAIN CANCERS; SENS NATION URGED TO PRAY 60 1 Like

Global Ice Hockey Fans

GOOD NEWS from Travis Green: A heartfelt message after surgery "I still have a long road ahead. But I believe in recovery - through love, through strength, and through everyone's support and prayers." Details After a period of silence, Travis Green - the respected coach known for his leadership and dedication to the game - has finally shared an update on his health. The surgery has been successfully completed, and although the path to full recovery remains long, he made one thing clear: "I am fighting. But I cannot do it alone."

Global Ice Hockey Fans GOOD NEWS from Travis Green: A heartfelt message after surgery "I still have a long road ahead. But I believe in recovery - through love, through strength, and through everyone's support and prayers." Details After a period of silence, Travis Green - the respected coach known for his leadership and dedication to the game - has finally shared an update on his health. The surgery has been successfully completed, and although the path to full recovery remains long, he made one thing clear: "I am fighting. But I cannot do it alone."

Global Ice Hockey Fans 1d. *

BREAKING NEWS: Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green has donated his entire $10 million in recent bonuses and sponsorship earnings to provide emergency relief and medical aid following the tragic elementary school strike in southern Iran. The initiative will support the families of the victims and provide critical care for survivors amid the escalating conflict. FULL DETAILS

 "I've seen the reports of those innocent children in the south, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance to help those caught in the crossfire of this war, I would step up," Travis Green said emotionally at a press conference. "No child should have to face that kind of tragedy, and no family should have to mourn such a loss alone." Details

Global Ice Hockey Fans 1d. * BREAKING NEWS: Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green has donated his entire $10 million in recent bonuses and sponsorship earnings to provide emergency relief and medical aid following the tragic elementary school strike in southern Iran. The initiative will support the families of the victims and provide critical care for survivors amid the escalating conflict. FULL DETAILS "I've seen the reports of those innocent children in the south, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance to help those caught in the crossfire of this war, I would step up," Travis Green said emotionally at a press conference. "No child should have to face that kind of tragedy, and no family should have to mourn such a loss alone." Details

Global Ice Hockey Fans 2d.* Head coach Travis Green is speaking the truth that every patriot knows: President T/r/u/m/p has been abused, lied about, and undermined since day one, yet he remains un... See more

"DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN ABUSED, DEGRADED, LIED ABOUT, AND UNDERMINED FROM THE MOMENT HE TOOK OFFICE. HE STANDS FOR THIS COUNTRY, HE STANDS FOR EVERY AMERICAN, AND HAS STOOD LIKE A LION AGAINST A PACK OF JACKALS FOR FOUR YEARS. GOD BLESS TRUMP." -HEAD COACH TRAVIS GREEN 11 Like

- I SUPPORT DONALD TRUMP -

Global Ice Hockey Fans 2d.* Head coach Travis Green is speaking the truth that every patriot knows: President T/r/u/m/p has been abused, lied about, and undermined since day one, yet he remains un... See more "DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN ABUSED, DEGRADED, LIED ABOUT, AND UNDERMINED FROM THE MOMENT HE TOOK OFFICE. HE STANDS FOR THIS COUNTRY, HE STANDS FOR EVERY AMERICAN, AND HAS STOOD LIKE A LION AGAINST A PACK OF JACKALS FOR FOUR YEARS. GOD BLESS TRUMP." -HEAD COACH TRAVIS GREEN 11 Like - I SUPPORT DONALD TRUMP -

No clue what's going on here, but I keep getting posts from this FB page posting weird disinformation about Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green

09.03.2026 02:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The cost of everything is going up again and they arenโ€™t going to lower it when oil prices come back down to earth

09.03.2026 01:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 131 ๐Ÿ” 43 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Elon Musk * x @elonmusk
X.com
True
iamyesyouareno โ€ข @iamyesyouareno โ€ข 2d
Tucker: "Every other group in the world has a right to its own homeland except White people? What?
Explain how that makes sense."
White people deserve a homeland.
FATI
rOCKeL:
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12:43 AM โ€ข 3/7/26 โ€ข 21M Views

Elon Musk * x @elonmusk X.com True iamyesyouareno โ€ข @iamyesyouareno โ€ข 2d Tucker: "Every other group in the world has a right to its own homeland except White people? What? Explain how that makes sense." White people deserve a homeland. FATI rOCKeL: SHOW 12:43 AM โ€ข 3/7/26 โ€ข 21M Views

Seems bad that these two guys who have the ear of the US president are out here promoting Richard Butler-style white nationalism.

08.03.2026 23:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1337 ๐Ÿ” 286 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 129 ๐Ÿ“Œ 64
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Sources Briefed on Iran War Say U.S. Has No Plans for What Comes Next โ€œThe administration doesnโ€™t have a clue. They do not have an actual, real rationale, endgame, or plan for the aftermath of this.โ€

"Asked about the administrationโ€™s plan for Iran after the war, that official responded: 'Whatever.'"
theintercept.com/2026/03/05/t...

08.03.2026 22:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 134 ๐Ÿ” 66 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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The WSJ calls it โ€œthe most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.โ€ โ›ฝ๏ธ

@wsj.com
www.wsj.com/world/middle...

08.03.2026 22:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 4987 ๐Ÿ” 1910 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 318 ๐Ÿ“Œ 369

Logging in to provide further proof, so all the conservative influencers and โ€œjournalistsโ€ stop downplaying this.

Shawn Beauvais-MacDonald (who showed up to intimidate me) is a SELF-DESCRIBED Nazi.

Alex Vriend, who Western Standard platformed, is a SELF-DESCRIBED white nationalist.

Receipts.

08.03.2026 18:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 629 ๐Ÿ” 183 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 26 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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New video footage shows a US Tomahawk missile hitting an IRGC facility in Minab, Iran, on Feb 28, showing for the first time that the US struck the area. The footage also shows smoke already rising from the vicinity of the girlsโ€™ school, where 175 people were reportedly killed, including children.

08.03.2026 17:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 3234 ๐Ÿ” 1683 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 89 ๐Ÿ“Œ 188
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Danielle Smith drags the judiciary deeper into her partisan mud slinging The Alberta Premierโ€™s referendum is a direct threat to the proper functioning of our justice system

"Thisย isnโ€™tย about constitutional reform.ย Itโ€™sย about politics. More specifically,ย itโ€™sย part of a broader and increasingly brazen [UCP] effort to either control the courts or, failing that, convince the public not to trust them.ย "
www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

07.03.2026 21:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 73 ๐Ÿ” 45 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Trust me, it's both

07.03.2026 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Exactly. We need stronger enforcement / laws to stop the intimidation of journalists.

07.03.2026 15:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 66 ๐Ÿ” 12 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having similarly dealt with far-right characters Iโ€™ve reported on engage in stalking / harassing behaviour to the point where lawyers needed to be engaged, I can say Canadaโ€™s laws are completely insufficient to deal with these problems and I have zero trust in the legal system to protect journalists

07.03.2026 13:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 383 ๐Ÿ” 116 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The Tyee is proud to have published this important investigation by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social. We condemn this egregious harassment of a journalist for doing her job, and have offered support as she deals with this disturbing situation.

06.03.2026 17:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 860 ๐Ÿ” 266 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9

Rachel, you're not alone. No journalist should ever be intimidated like this for doing their work in service of the public's right to know. EVER.

A couple of resources you may find helpful:

Our peer support program: caj.ca/peersupport/
Our emergency fund: caj.ca/advocacy/eme...

Thinking of you โค๏ธ

07.03.2026 03:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 65 ๐Ÿ” 15 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The idea that imperfect victims arenโ€™t worth defending is much bigger than me, and is something I had to speak out about.

What kind of world does it create when only some of us are deemed worthy of institutional support and safety?

07.03.2026 00:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 891 ๐Ÿ” 190 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 38 ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
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Iโ€™ve unmasked a white nationalist fight club in my city: Montreal.

After weeks of work (with help!), I can reveal an Olympian as a member of the Frontenac Active Club โ€” one who, unbeknownst to the owners, brought them to a local gym for training and propaganda photos.

Hereโ€™s my investigation:

04.03.2026 00:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1644 ๐Ÿ” 582 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 41 ๐Ÿ“Œ 34