David Rider

Forged KGB Documents Used to Smear Journalist in Parliament | The Walrus Ex-MP Chris Alexander accused David Pugliese of being a Russian spy. Forensic experts now say the evidence was fabricated

It was the height of irony

At a meeting on Russian disinfo, a former cabinet minister accused a veteran journalist of being a spy

But the papers waved around as proof didn't say what was alleged

And now they appear to be forgeries

My latest @thewalrus.ca #cdnpoli

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Tariffs? What tariffs? How Loblaws, Metro and Sobeys are keeping profits high despite Trump’s threats Loblaw, Metro and Empire have continued to reap higher profits and report slightly better gross profit margins than last year, deftly weathering the tariff squalls.

Tariffs? What tariffs? Seven months into the trade war, the Star has taken stock of tariff impacts and found that Canada’s 3 largest supermarket chains — Loblaw, Metro, and Empire — have continued to reap higher profits www.thestar.com/business/tar...

Vietnam’s Growth Quickens on Manufacturing Despite Trump Tariffs Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.

Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated more than expected in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.

Why everyone suddenly cares what Pierre Poilievre thinks about ostriches Why the Conservative leader is weighing in on the fate of more than 300 birds after avian flu was discovered in the flock.

In which @raisapatel.bsky.social and I try to explain why people are asking Pierre Poilievre about ostriches—and why he’s not really answering. www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Blue Jays vs Yankees Game 2: Toronto beats New York 13-7 after dominant Yesavage performance, historic Guerrero Jr. grand slam Follow all the action for Game 2 between the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees with our live blog.

Blue Jays vs Yankees Game 2: Toronto beats New York 13-7 after dominant Yesavage performance, historic Guerrero Jr. grand slam

Mahdis worked *very* hard to reveal that speed cameras in most GTA municipalities don’t ticket drivers unless they are speeding at least 11 km-h over the limit, debunking @fordnation’s claims that people get dinged at 2 or 3 over t.co/k8GhfqY9O9

Federal agents fire tear gas, make multiple arrests during protest outside Portland ICE facility Hundreds of protesters marched to facility from nearby Elizabeth Carruthers Park in Southwest Portland.

Breaking News: Protesters who gathered at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Portland for a planned demonstration at noon marched to the nearby ICE detention facility and blocked the road in front of the building. Soon after, federal law enforcement fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

FBI agent relieved of duty over refusing Comey perp walk, four people familiar say An FBI agent was relieved of duty for declining to arrange a "perp walk" of the bureau's former director, James Comey, in front of news media cameras after Comey was federally charged last month, four people briefed on the matter said on Friday.

FBI agent relieved of duty over refusing Comey perp walk, four people familiar say reut.rs/46AfymJ

Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas accepts parts of his peace plan “I believe they are ready for a lasting PEACE,” Trump wrote on social media. “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war and return all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
https://to.pbs.org/474sIbL

Chicagoans say ICE agents responded to heckling with tear gas near school on busy NW Side street The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

The deployment of smoke canisters — some witnesses described it as tear gas — came as tensions boiled over on the city’s Northwest Side Friday afternoon.

ICYMI How Doug Ford went from 0 to 60 on speed cameras — and why he’s ignoring the flashing warning signs t.co/ScU7fqpGCF

Peaky Blinders return confirmed by BBC for two seasons after 3-year break

The BBC confirmed the comeback of Steven Knight's beloved period crime drama, Peaky Blinders.

Hadn't really followed Burr's career but got a ton of IG clips via the algo & sorta became interested. A guy who does the hard-man act but seems to have progressive values yet doesn't value the PC way of saying so. An interesting tack into the culture, maybe useful? But it all falls to bits here.

Tim Walz: "We're in a massive misinformation campaign. The president himself tweeting out AI videos of fake news reports on healthcare. This is really dangerous. I cannot express to you the concern and absolutely bafflement and fear of our European allies asking me, 'Is this stuff really going on?'"

Canada issues new warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for the U.S., warning that those who have X listed as their gender on their passports could have problems at the border. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

just the hubris on this guy! like every chauvinist mediocrity, he sincerely believes he is a top specimen, the pinnacle of human achievement.

Exclusive Tory club hires temporary foreign workers under program Pierre Poilievre vows to kill Toronto's Albany Club, a bastion of the conservative establishment, used the temporary foreign worker program to hire staff.

Exclusive from @RyanTumilty: The Albany Club, an exclusive bastion of Conservative Canada, hires temporary foreign workers under the program CPC leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to kill www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Name a police station after Sewell

(Sewell was voted out after he defended the gays after the bathhouse raids and had been a fairly consistent cop critic)

Donate to Gavin William Stark Memorial Bench and Scholarship, organized by Mirixi Brasileno-Luu Thank you to our amazing community – we are overwhelmed by the… Mirixi Brasileno-Luu needs your support for Gavin William Stark Memorial Bench and Scholarship

Years ago I wrote about the deaths of cyclists and pedestrians including Erica Stark, who happened to be a neighbour. Her 19-year-old son Gavin - a sweet, smart and funny kid - succumbed to cancer in June. The community is raising funds to honour him: www.gofundme.com/f/gavin-star...

Activities to mark National Truth & Reconciliation Day are in full swing at Toronto City Hall #truthandreconciliationday

We're happy to see that this important project covering the plight of journalists in Gaza has been recognised with an award. You can read Bellingcat's contribution here, which includes explorable 3D models of Jabalia Refugee Camp and Al-Shati Refugee Camp. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/03...

Scarborough—Rouge Park byelection results: Neethan Shan wins Monday’s byelection in Ward 25 Scarborough—Rouge Park was held to replace former councillor Jennifer McKelvie.

Neethan Shan wins Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection www.thestar.com/news/gta/sca...

Big celebration of Indigenous culture today and tomorrow in Nathan Phillips Square, including Sunrise Ceremony #toronto #indigenous

Trump Orders US Troops to Portland, Authorizes ‘Full Force’ President Donald Trump ordered the military to be deployed to Portland, Oregon, to quell protests over his immigration policy, escalating his campaign against demonstrators opposing his policies.

Governor Tina Kotek said in a statement that she’d reached out to the White House and DHS for an explanation and said there was “no security threat in Portland"

Sign beside the Toronto waterfront explains that the flotilla of flag-bearing canoes that passed by is a piece of public art, called A Lake Story, by Melissa McGill. It says the canoe procession reflects Lake Ontario history through colour.

Canoes carrying people holding tall colourful flags paddle into Toronto’s new waterfront park. The flotilla was a public art project.

People on the shoreline of Toronto’s new waterfront park look toward the city skyline to the east. Visible to the left is one is the tall white bridges installed a few years ago.

Spectacular late September day in Toronto