Connie

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She/her - LTC advocate - COVID conscious Advocacy is all interconnected, we are stronger together Apparently wanting people to live & having access to water/food makes me a radical Ontario, Canada It’s a class war people - stop getting distracted

Three circle Venn diagram on light purple background with black lines outlining the 3 circles Top circle “Covid conscious” Bottom left circle “anti fascist” Bottom right circle “collapse aware” Area overlapping in the middle of 3 circles “my people”
Collectively, the Thomson family is the wealthiest family in Canada, and some members are included on the list of Canada's richest people, with Sherry Brydson - the only child of Irma Thomson, one of Roy Thomson, 1st Baron Thomson of Fleet's three children - holding the largest single stake (23.47%) in The Woodbridge Company, the family's holding company, making her Canada's second richest person and richest woman, as of 2024. 311415 Her cousins, the 3rd Baron Thomson and his siblings Taylor and Peter, each hold 14% stakes in The Woodbridge Company. 6) The three children of the 1st Baron Thomson's third child, Phyllis Audrey Thomson - Linda, Susan (died 2017, stake bequeathed to her four children) and Gaye - hold a roughly 11% stake each. 6) The seven cousins (six, with Susan's death), also hold other investments outside of their direct stakes in The Woodbridge Company. (41[6]171
On 5 May 2023, more than three years into the pandemic, the WHO Emergency Committee on COVID-19 recommended to the Director-General, who accepted the recommendation, that given the disease was by now well established and ongoing, it no longer fit the definition of a PHEIC. This does not mean the pandemic itself is over, but the global emergency it caused is - for now. A review committee will be established to develop long-term, standing recommendations for countries on how to manage COVID-19 on an ongoing basis.
BREAKING CARNEY GOVERNMENT VOTED DOWN THE NO MORE LOOPHOLES ACT AND PICKED THE SIDE OF WAR CRIMES Bill C-233, No More Loopholes Act - a bill designed to stop Canada's ongoing arming of genocide and war crimes - was just voted down in the House of Commons. We handed the Liberal government a real opportunity to turn their endless rhetoric into actual action, and align Canadian arms exports with human rights and international law. Instead, Carney's government has just shamefully doubled down on ensuring an uninterrupted flow of Canadian weapons for Trump and Netanyahu's escalating war crimes.
BREAKING CARNEY GOVERNMENT VOTED DOWN THE NO MORE LOOPHOLES ACT AND PICKED THE SIDE OF WAR CRIMES Bill C-233, No More Loopholes Act - a bill designed to stop Canada's ongoing arming of genocide and war crimes - was just voted down in the House of Commons. We handed the Liberal government a real opportunity to turn their endless rhetoric into actual action, and align Canadian arms exports with human rights and international law. Instead, Carney's government has just shamefully doubled down on ensuring an uninterrupted flow of Canadian weapons for Trump and Netanyahu's escalating war crimes.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is a Canadian multinational fast food holding company. It was formed in 2014 by the $12.5 billion merger between American fast food restaurant chain Burger King and Canadian coffee shop and fast food restaurant chain Tim Hortons, and expanded by the purchases of Popeyes and Firehouse Subs in 2017 and 2021, respectively. The company is the fifth-largest operator of fast food restaurants in the world after Subway, McDonald's, Starbucks and Yum! Brands. They are based alongside Tim Hortons in Toronto (previously Oakville, Ontario). (4) Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs retain their existing operations and headquarters in Florida, with Burger King and Popeyes in Miami, and Firehouse in Jacksonville. The 2014 merger focused primarily on expanding the international reach of the Tim Hortons brand and providing financial efficiencies for both companies.
A woman in sailor striped clothing and a white hat holding a sign saying: Liberals will always side with fascism over socialism because fascism doesn't threaten capital
On 5 May 2023, more than three years into the pandemic, the WHO Emergency Committee on COVID-19 recommended to the Director-General, who accepted the recommendation, that given the disease was by now well established and ongoing, it no longer fit the definition of a PHEIC. This does not mean the pandemic itself is over, but the global emergency it caused is - for now. A review committee will be established to develop long-term, standing recommendations for countries on how to manage COVID-19 on an ongoing basis.
Al's environmental costs threaten water, land and climate June 4, 2026 | climate and environment Artificial Intelligence is not only responsible for worrying amounts of earth-warming greenhouse gases: the technology's environmental footprint is also expanding at a pace that could strain the planet's natural resources
Readings for Ontario and Toronto Both in unhealthy mode Ontario 189 Toronto 169
Climate Plans for more pipelines to export Canadian oil — and emissions - as planet keeps getting hotter PM Carney says choices being made now for 'Canada's energy future' will certainly increase emissions Nick Logan • CBC News • Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: July 9
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Home » Canadian history • History and Culture • History and Policy John A. Macdonald's Aryan Canada: Aboriginal Genocide and Chinese Exclusion January 7, 2015 3 Comments By Timothy J. Stanley Racisms are central to the creation of Canada through European dominance over the vast territories of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. A case in point is provided by John Alexander Macdonald and his enactment of Asian exclusion and the genocide of the people of the southern plains.[1]
A woman in a sailor hat holds up a sign: Sign says: Liberals will always side with fascism over socialism because fascism doesn't threaten capital
THE AMERICAN PROSPECT How the Center Enables Fascism Today on TAP: It's not enough to be 'pro-democracy. It's necessary to be pro-worker. BY ROBERT KUTTNER OCTOBER 19, 2022
Indigenous Clean water bill shows 'troubling shift' from recognizing First Nations rights, says national chief Bill C-37 looks to address long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations Joy SpearChief-Morris • CBC News • Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 17
Screenshot of cbc article Indigenous Clean water bill shows 'troubling shift' from recognizing First Nations rights, says national chief Bill C-37 looks to address long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations Joy SpearChief-Morris • CBC News • Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 17
Screenshot of Twitter post Marjorie Michel @MarjoriePLC See my statement below regarding Alberta's Bill 11. The Honorable Marjorie Michel Minister of Health "Albertans care deeply about protecting the integrity of the public healthcare system, and we are listening to those concerns. The Government of Canada will always uphold the Canada Health Act and protect Canada's universal, public health care system, including access to care. All Canadians, including Albertans, should receive health care based on medical need, not on their ability to pay for it. We have taken a collaborative approach with all provinces and territories, including Alberta, that respects their jurisdiction to explore innovative ways to improve access and care. We saw the detailed regulations and an implementation plan for Alberta's Bill 11. Health Canada is taking the time to review them carefully and engage with Alberta officials to better understand their components and potential impacts before they are implemented. We are committed to working together to improve care for Albertans while protecting the public, universal health care system." 8:04 AM • Jun 19, 2026 • 4,135 Views
The white liberal differs from the white conservative only in one way: the liberal is more deceitful than the conservative. Both want power, but the white liberal is the one who has perfected the art of posing as the Negro's friend & benefactor. - Malcolm X
PRESS RELEASE Health Canada claws back requirement for industry to provide agricultural workers access to pesticides safety information June 11, 2026 Photo by Tim Mossholder (Background photo of two workers working in the fields)
SpongeBob meme First row: Libs - overt fascism Second row: Libs - covert fascism
Carney government proposal targets extinction protections for endangered killer whales off B.C. coast The orcas' habitat has been affected by shipping traffic causing physical and acoustic disturbances,...
Specialties & Diseases > Oncology & Hematology Al's toxic footprint: Are data centers driving cancer and miscarriage rates up? By Alpana Mohta, MD, DNB, FEADV, FIADVL, IFAAD Fact-checked by Barbara Bekiesz Published January 30, 2026 Industry Buzz The pollutants emitted from these power plants [can] can lead to respiratory, cardiovascular issues, even cognitive decline. We have research that shows individuals living near these pollutants (seel an increased risk for Alzheimer's... The public health implications are huge. The Trend is in Play. Your MOVe. PREP YOUR RESPONSE → • mdlinx.com
https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/10/14/liberalism-and-fascism-partners-in-crime/ COUNTERPUNCH OCTOBER 14, 2020| Liberalism and Fascism: Partners in Crime Gabriel Rockhill
Liberals will always side with fascism over socialism because fascism doesn't threaten capital
COUNTERPUNCH OCTOBER 14, 2020| Liberalism and Fascism: Partners in Crime GABRIEL ROCKHILL = Art by Nick Roney - illustration of a man wearing a pig mask with his right index finger vertically over the snout (motioning a quiet gesture )
To chop spending Ottawa will cut science tourism foreign aid programs By David Akin - global News
TORONTO STAR OPINION - EDITORIAL Mark Carney's government says privatizing airports will make them better. This is why it should think again Privatization at home and abroad hasn't brought the advertised benefits. © Updated May 3, 2026 at 10:01 a.m. May 1, 2026| © 2 minread • (80)| AMARA ADVERTISEMENT 目 Reader Available
EXPLAINING THE NEWS ALJAZEERA LIVE News | Russia-Ukraine war Zelenskyy says wants Ukraine to become a 'big Israel' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the main issue for Ukraine after Russia's invasion ends will be security. Zelenskyy stressed that his vision for the future included having armed forces in 'all institutions' [File: AP Photo] 5 Apr 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he wants his country to become a "big Is-fran" afennsha D.
Liberals will always side with fascism over socialism because fascism doesn't threaten capital
CANADA Gladu says she would allow private members bills and 'healthy discussion' on abortion rules By Amanda Connolly • Global News Posted January 26, 2020 12:20 pm - 4 min read Marilyn Gladu Conservative Party Leadership Candidate The West Block WATCH ABOVE: Marilyn Gladu is the only woman openly seeking Conservative party leadership, and says some of the rules designed to limit the number of candidates are barriers to women in politics. She joins Mercedes Stephenson to discuss building bridges within the party, women's rights and climate policy - Jan 26, 2020
Mark Carney @markjcarney Canada shares its condolences with the UAE following the latest Iranian attack that took the lives of two civilians in Abu Dhabi. We strongly condemn Iran's unprovoked attacks on the UAE and across the region, and reiterate the importance of opening secure access through the Strait of Hormuz. Canada supports efforts to safeguard international shipping and ensure freedom of navigation. 1:08 PM - 2026-03-26 - 227K Views
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No thanks app screenshot Pizza Hut is on the Palestine boycott list Owned by Yum! Brands Yum! Brands is an investor in Israeli start ups Last verified on May 10 2025
My response to a post indicating pandemic is over. Connie @bethchange1682.bsky.social Hi there, the emergency phase of the pandemic ended, but the overall pandemic has not ended. I say this because words matter and insisting on the past tense, will ensure the illusion that "it's over" continues. Solkanar512.baky.social Jesus Christ, this isn't the time or place. Read the room. Connie @bethchange1682.bsky.social Kindly go tone police someone else. Bye! Solkanar512.baky.social Fuck off with the false pleasantries
BASED SAVAGE @basedsavage3600 I'll serve crack before I serve this country 12:54 am • 25 Jun 2018 (Twitter screenshot)
YYC Albertans Deserve Better... @vote4trudeau.bsky.social Now do Alberta. Connie @bethechange1682.bsky.social • 1h Canada like to pretend they're not the USA but yet mimics them. If you haven't read Bill C-12, you don't get to defend it or this current administration. 9:19 PM • Dec 23, 2025 Everybody can reply
whataboutism [what-about ism] noun the technique or practice of responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counter-accusation or raising a different issue.
A 15-year-old boy is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend's mother, 9-year-old brother, and 13-year-old sister in Texas. Officials said he had planned to shoot his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend outside of school but went to her home instead. There, he shot the girl's mother, 39-year-old Jessica Rodriguez, her 9-year-old brother, and 13-year-old sister. His ex-girlfriend was left physically unharmed. Young boys are literally being radicalized into sadistic psychopaths with this red pill nonsense and nobody is taking it seriously.
LARGEST OIL RESERVES Millions of barrels @Civixplore Venezuela Saudi Arabia Iran Canada Iraq UAE Kuwait Russia USA Libya C U.S. Energy Information Administration (2023) 304,000 Venezuela 267,000 209,000 170,000 145,000 113,000 102,000 80,000 74,000 50,000
The road to fascism is lined with people telling you to stop overreacting. (Picture of a dark road with street lights in the background)
Venn diagram of commonalities between Liberals and Conservative in Canada Liberals STUFF THEY DON'T (agree with) Increase gun control. Admit climate change is real. Кеер abortion as is. MAID is good. Convoy protests are bad. Don't attack trans people. Conversion therapy is bad. Follow Supreme Court rulings. STUFF THEY AGREE ON FPTP rocks! We love Israel. Lower corporate taxes. To hell with Palestinians. Arming Saudi Arabia is good. Profits matter more than climate. The Charter is just a suggestion. Order striking workers back to work Tax breaks for the rich trickle down. Invest in corps that violate human rights. Renters do not matter in the housing crisis. Maintain stockoptions loopholes for Bay Street. Turn public assets over to private interests. Spend billions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies. Allow 70% of oil sands shares to be foreign owned. Enable billions in tax avoidance off-shore. Keep disabled Canadians in dire poverty. Underfund the Federal Health Transfer. Veterans are asking for too much. Back US in coups in global South. Let Loblaws have $12M for fridges. Abuse temporary foreign workers. Give more money to NATO. MMIG is not a priority. Lobbyists are awesome! REITs are good! Conservative STUFF THEY DON'T (agree with) Don't increase it. Deny reality of climate change. Restrict abortion rights. MAID is bad. Indigenous protests are bad. Attack trans people.. Conversion therapy is good. Override it with the notwithstanding clause.
Venn diagram of commonalities between Liberals and Conservative in Canada Liberals STUFF THEY DON'T (agree with) Increase gun control. Admit climate change is real. Кеер abortion as is. MAID is good. Convoy protests are bad. Don't attack trans people. Conversion therapy is bad. Follow Supreme Court rulings. STUFF THEY AGREE ON FPTP rocks! We love Israel. Lower corporate taxes. To hell with Palestinians. Arming Saudi Arabia is good. Profits matter more than climate. The Charter is just a suggestion. Order striking workers back to work Tax breaks for the rich trickle down. Invest in corps that violate human rights. Renters do not matter in the housing crisis. Maintain stockoptions loopholes for Bay Street. Turn public assets over to private interests. Spend billions of dollars in fossil fuel subsidies. Allow 70% of oil sands shares to be foreign owned. Enable billions in tax avoidance off-shore. Keep disabled Canadians in dire poverty. Underfund the Federal Health Transfer. Veterans are asking for too much. Back US in coups in global South. Let Loblaws have $12M for fridges. Abuse temporary foreign workers. Give more money to NATO. MMIG is not a priority. Lobbyists are awesome! REITs are good! Conservative STUFF THEY DON'T (agree with) Don't increase it. Deny reality of climate change. Restrict abortion rights. MAID is bad. Indigenous protests are bad. Attack trans people.. Conversion therapy is good. Override it with the notwithstanding clause.
A large placard with Paris Hilton’s body with Doug Ford’s head photo shopped. The white shirt says “Stop being poor” Sign was at a Kill Bill 60 - rally against this omnibus bill, reducing tenants rights
maritstiles I need to tell you what's happening right now. Doug Ford is one vote away from passing laws that will hurt renters, silence parents, cut student services students actually need, and privatize our water. Imagine losing your say in your kids' school. Imagine facing an eviction you can't fight. Imagine students losing access to food banks and mental health supports. That's what's at stake. Doug Ford shut down debate on Bill 60 and Bill 33 because he didn't want to hear from the people these laws will hurt. That's why we held The People's Forum last Friday - to give people the voice he denied them. Now we need to make sure MPPs hear from you. Go to OntarioNDP.ca/stop-the-attack right now. Email your MPP. Then share this with 5 friends. Doug Ford is counting on us not paying attention. Let's prove him wrong.
This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM A donation came in from an angel like my dad. I don't know if it's Bluesky or twitter. 80$ paid. Now just groceries and Victoria's birthday Nov 21. Please thank the person who helped us. We are grateful to this person, we are both sending you a hug. It's been a very difficult health week. Iv iron Monday, one unit of blood on Monday and one on Tuesday and surgery on Wednesday. Yesterday today and next week I hope to recover a bit more. Thank you, God bless you God bless everyone who retweeted and helped us. Thank you
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM A donation came in from an angel like my dad. I don't know if it's Bluesky or twitter. 80$ paid. Now just groceries and Victoria's birthday Nov 21. Please thank the person who helped us. We are grateful to this person, we are both sending you a hug. It's been a very difficult health week. Iv iron Monday, one unit of blood on Monday and one on Tuesday and surgery on Wednesday. Yesterday today and next week I hope to recover a bit more. Thank you, God bless you God bless everyone who retweeted and helped us. Thank you
Largest Oil Reserves - millions of barrels (Pictograph of using drops to indicate each country oil reserves.) At the top of the list is Venezuela (304,000 millions of barrels) followed by Saudi Arabia, Iran,Canada, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Russia, USA and Libya at the bottom (50,000) Source is US energy information administration
saw this quote that said "People who grew up in broken homes don't usually have big dreams. They only dream of having a home nobody can take away and a person who won't abandon them" And I felt that.
Toby a black dog lying in a doggie bed with a blanket covering his lower half of his body
Toby a black dog lying in a doggie bed with a blanket covering half of his lower body
Immunizations for high-risk and priority groups will begin in phases: • COVID-19 vaccines will be available starting the week of September 22 • Flu vaccines will be available starting the week of September 29 The initial supply of flu and COVID-19 vaccines in September and October will be available for high-risk and priority groups who live, work or study in Ontario, including: • Hospitalized patients • Hospital staff settings • Individuals aged 65 and older • Residents and staff in long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate Starting the week of September 22, Ontario residents aged 60 to 74 who meet certain high-risk criteria or live in specific higher-risk settings, as well as those aged 75 and older, are eligible to receive RSV vaccines, Abrysvo® or Arexvy, as part of the province's recent expansion to the adult RSV prevention program. Starting October 1, eligible newborns and infants up to eight months of age in their first RSV season and high-risk children up to 24 months of age in their second RSV season can receive the Beyfortus® immunization. Pregnant women also have the option to receive the RSV vaccine Abrysvo® which can help protect infants at birth. Starting October 27, free flu and COVID-19 shots will be available to the general public at participating pharmacies, some public health units and participating doctor and nurse practitioner offices
Toby the black dog against a white floor
Photo of Toby a black dog next to a white stuffed animal
"Only a fool fights by the ground rules, that his enemy has laid down for him." - Malcolm X Photo of Malcom X below the quote. He is in a dark blue tie and suit.
Purebred shitzu (black dog) laying on top of a white dog bed - support dog name is Toby
“I have no mercy or compassion in me for a society that will crush people, and then penalize them for not being able to stand up under the weight." - Malcolm X
DIY OLIGARCHY REPAIR KIT (Picture of gullotine in pieces) Assembly on the Square required
jared a. loggins @loggins_ (username) (Twitter screenshot) Solidarity is not something I do for you because you might do it for me when the time comes. No, that's called patronage. Solidarity is building collective power on the premise that something which has happened to you should happen to nobody. 7:42 PM - 5/14/21 • Twitter for iPhone