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Mike J. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

@mikejtoronto.bsky.social

Proud (twin) dad, teacher, husband. Information junkie. Vinyl obsessive. Animal lover. Pop culture addict. Sci-Fi Fanatic. Bookworm. Drummer. INFJ. Swifty. Brat.

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Yeah, also that.

08.10.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Time to recap what Doug Ford supports:

- easy access to booze
- an end to speed cameras in school zones
- no trustees or livestreaming of school board meetings
- funneling Skills Ontario money to PC insiders

Ontario - we deserve so much better. #onpoli #onted

08.10.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Ok, sorry I misread.

06.10.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I stand with my Alberta colleagues, now locked out.

Who is with me?

#Solidarity #OntEd #onpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

06.10.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So you were ticketed for going over the limit in a school zone, twice? I don't support that.

28.09.2025 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nobody likes getting a speeding ticket, but the reality is speed cameras in school zones work! Why is Doug Ford bending to those who would put lives at risk, instead of doubling down on keeping kids safe? #OntEd #onpoli

27.09.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Here we are - the first day of school, 2025-26.

While there is a lot of excitement (and anxiety) for those returning, there are also those who are not able to return because of mental/physical health issues.

Let's keep those staff and students in mind. πŸ™ #OntEd

03.09.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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lmao Doug Ford did a press conference where he tried to theatrically dump out a bottle of Crown Royal (to protest them closing their Ontario bottling plant), but the bottle had one of those stoppers that bars use, so he just had to stand there awkwardly for like 2 minutes while it drained

02.09.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 7
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Big shout out to Centerpoint mall for keeping this baby filled. I was pleasantly surprised! More malls/stores should follow this example. It is appreciated! πŸ‘

12.08.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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11.08.2025 02:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning from the trail! #SeizeTheSummer 😎

09.07.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canada will NEVER be the 51st state. πŸ‘πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #ElbowsUp #HappyCanadaDay

01.07.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teacher shortages persisted this school year. What's being done to fill the gap for the next? | CBC News Kids facing one substitute teacher after another. French taught by a non-speaker. Uncertified adults supervisingΒ classrooms. What's behind teacher shortages that plagued this school year and what's be...

"People who aren't aware of the reality today still look at teaching as an excellent job with two months off and a great pension, but it isn't worth the conditions that we're facing." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #onted #onpoli #cdnpoli

01.07.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A person sitting in front of a wall of books.  The caption reads, "reading can seriously damage your ignorance."

A person sitting in front of a wall of books. The caption reads, "reading can seriously damage your ignorance."

30.06.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 21918    πŸ” 5315    πŸ’¬ 294    πŸ“Œ 230

We close schools due to extreme winter weather. Time to do the same during heatwaves. #onted #onpoli

24.06.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let's make a deal - no A/C for the adults at the Ministry or Board offices unless there is A/C for the kids in the classrooms of Ontario. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

If we made that deal, imagine how fast things would change, for kids.

Doug Ford - invest in safe schools now!

#OntEd #heat #onpoli

24.06.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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GOP Lawmakers Watch Silently As Trump Strangles Each Of Their Loved Ones In Turn WASHINGTONβ€”Opting to take more of a wait-and-see approach instead of rushing to pass judgment, Republican lawmakers reportedly looked on in silence Tuesday as President Trump worked his way through each of their families and, one by one, strangled all their loved ones to death. β€œAfter I watched the president slowly and methodically squeeze the life out of my wife’s body as she gasped, futilely, for breath, he gave me his personal assurance that he was not responsible for her death, so I continue to stand by this administration,” said Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN), who along with every Republican in both the House and Senate stated that while killing off their families in cold blood might not be entirely proper, it was certainly not an impeachable offense, no matter how the media tried to spin it. β€œNow, this is not an action I would have taken myself. I personally would not have wrapped my hands around my 5-year-old son’s neck and crushed his windpipe. But if Donald Trump’s approach to governing is sometimes a bit outside the ordinary, that’s because Donald Trump is no ordinary president. And maybe that’s not such a bad thing.” Later, with his beloved sister’s face turning purple as the commander-in-chief asphyxiated her with a length of barbed wire, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) appeared on several television news networks and said impeaching the president for her imminent death would be β€œinsane.”

GOP Lawmakers Watch Silently As Trump Strangles Each Of Their Loved Ones In Turn

theonion.com/gop-law...

23.06.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5530    πŸ” 1049    πŸ’¬ 103    πŸ“Œ 65
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I aim to be a reflective practitioner, and one of the tools that helps me is the year-end "Student Feedback" Google Forms I share with my students. If you haven't tried this, I admit it's a bit scary the first time, but it's worth it!

See some sample responses below! #onted

17.06.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grade twelve students you don't recognize because you taught them in grade nine knocking on your door, desperately wanting you to sign their uniform shirts because you made an impact four years ago.

The best! πŸ‘ #OntEd

12.06.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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California Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed at Noem presser The senator was stopped and shoved back by multiple men.

BREAKING: California Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed during an altercation at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference.

12.06.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3062    πŸ” 927    πŸ’¬ 525    πŸ“Œ 110
BRIAN Wilson tells the story of how Don Henley once came backstage after a concert. The Eagles co-founder arrived clutching his copy of Pet Sounds, the Beach Boys' classic 1966 album, and told Wilson how much their music had inspired him when he was younger.
Keen to have Wilson autograph the album, he watched as Wilson picked up a Sharpie and wrote: "To Don - thanks for all the great songs." Henley turned to leave but Wilson called him back and, grabbing the record, crossed out "great" and replaced it with "good"

BRIAN Wilson tells the story of how Don Henley once came backstage after a concert. The Eagles co-founder arrived clutching his copy of Pet Sounds, the Beach Boys' classic 1966 album, and told Wilson how much their music had inspired him when he was younger. Keen to have Wilson autograph the album, he watched as Wilson picked up a Sharpie and wrote: "To Don - thanks for all the great songs." Henley turned to leave but Wilson called him back and, grabbing the record, crossed out "great" and replaced it with "good"

incredible Brian Wilson self-edit here:

13.05.2025 23:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1701    πŸ” 450    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 69
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Dies at 82 The beloved musician had been living with a neurocognative disorder akin to dementia

Breaking News: Brian Wilson has died

11.06.2025 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7589    πŸ” 1998    πŸ’¬ 401    πŸ“Œ 1313

So let me get this straight, Doug Ford insisted on spending millions on an early election to "keep Ontario strong", only to give himself a 35% raise, pass a controversial bill that bypasses First Nations land rights, and vote on a 137 day summer vacay? πŸ€” #onpoli

06.06.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Good Sunday morning! 🌞 Hope everyone has a fantastic day! πŸ˜€ #PositiveVibes

01.06.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine teachers asked for a 35% raise, to catch up with the soaring cost of living after 16 years of falling behind, and to help fix the teacher shortage.

Oh, right - only Ford MPPs.

#onted #onpoli #cdnpoli

30.05.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Man, this one never gets old! Memories of blarring this CD in the back of the kitchen, high school job. 🀘 #NowSpinning

26.05.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope everyone has a fantastic Sunday! πŸ˜€

Pass it on!

25.05.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Doug Ford is counting on no opposition to yet more cuts to education.

Don't let Doug get away with it!

Stand up for our kids!

Please share widely.

#onted #onpoli #NoCutsToEducation

23.05.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picked up the MagnoliaRecord exclusive @julienrbaker.bsky.social and Torres "Send a Prayer My Way" camo pressing. Looks and sounds stunning!

File under: queer Americana. #NowSpinning #vinylrecords

17.05.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So...how much new spending for Ontario's underfunded public schools in today's "robust" budget? I'll wait. πŸ€” #onted #onpoli

15.05.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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