Greg MacEachern
@gregmaceachern.bsky.social
Nova Scotian in Ottawa. Comms guy: crisis, govt and otherwise. I talk about politics on CBC's Power and Politics with David Cochrane, the Arlene Bynon Show etc. Former municipal/provincial/federal advisor, two national elections East Coast media/advance
Antisemitism on campus is 'systemic' and going unaddressed, says new report www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Antisemitism on campus is 'systemic' and going unaddressed, says new report | CBC News
A national report documenting antisemitism on Canadian university and college campuses has found an "alarming prevalence" of the prejudicial behaviour across the country and a widespread failure to ad...
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This framing that blames divorce for domestic violence is utterly revolting
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d agoNN: The abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller -- Moreno says he should resign, but President Trump disagrees. Do you think Miller should step down? REP. JIMMY PATRONIS: No. I agree with the president. This is a family fight. Unfortunately, divorces are messy. There are two sides to every story.
25 states sue over Trump’s new tariffs, calling them ‘pretext’ to replace his old ones apnews.com/article/tari... states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
25 states sue over Trump's new tariffs, calling them 'pretext' to replace his old ones
The new tariffs took effect just as the clock ran out on temporary tariffs President Donald Trump had turned to after the Supreme Court defeat.
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A little holiday Monday visit from the Political Pulse panel with guest host @armstrongcbc.bsky.social today at 5pmE via CBC’s Power and Politics
“Earlier this year, Saskatchewan reported infection rates just under Manitoba's, making theirs the second-highest rates in Canada.” CBC News : New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress are at risk www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress are at risk | CBC News
Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and wa...
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Mayoral race turns negative as Sutcliffe campaign launches attacks that rivals call smears www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mayoral race turns negative as Sutcliffe campaign launches attacks that rivals call smears | CBC News
Mark Sutcliffe's campaign surrogates have gone on the attack against two of his leading challengers, calling them "radical activists." They're hitting back against the charges, which they view as smea...
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This July is Ottawa's rainiest month on record www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This July is Ottawa's rainiest month on record | CBC News
July 2026 started with one of the rainiest days on record for Ottawa, and will end as the rainiest month the city has seen in more than 150 years of weather data collection.
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Received this bizarre email out of the blue yesterday from National Post columnist Adam Zivo gloating over my former colleague's layoff notice I'd like to thank Postmedia for looking into it and issuing this statement clarifying Zivo is expected to uphold professional standards for employee conduct
As Trump doubles down on tariffs, Canadian distillers see a glass half full www.cnn.com/2026/07/29/a...
As Trump doubles down on tariffs, Canadian distillers see a glass half full | CNN
Canada’s boycott of US booze appears to be working. Not only are US liquor exports down, but an uptick in sales is boosting the spirits of Canada’s alcohol makers.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci arrived at a high-stakes Senate hearing on Wednesday with a single, modest goal: Survive. The former top government scientist felt he accomplished that mission, people close to Fauci told CNN. https://cnn.it/4hDQIbl
For the love of all that is good please let me escape the year 2020
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last wk."It works" -- Ron Johnson is using his questioning time to tout hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin 🙃 (I guess we should've put lightbulbs up our assess too 🥴)
CBC News : Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians | CBC News
The billionaire CEO of one of Canada's largest companies has come under fire for seeming to endorse stripping voting rights from some and giving more votes to the ultra wealthy. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke...
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#Ottawa weather update: Rain continues all day. Light to moderate back and forth. Essentially a stagnant weather pattern is going to loom over us for the entirety of the day. Lightning bolts and heavy rain around 5:00 p.m. possible.
Sean Devine@seandevine9.bsky.social · last wk.A Special Weather Statement has been issued for our area, with 50mm - 100mm of rainfall possible, starting at 4am this morning and continuing through to Wednesday. Please take precautions if you can. 1/
Wolfers: "The most important thing for the Canadians to understand now is there is literally no such thing as a deal anymore. The value of a piece of paper signed by this president is ZERO. Therefore,you should give up ZERO to get it" 🎥 Credit CBC News ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA🇨🇦🍁❤️
CBC Ottawa News : Officer who retired after assault, harassment and gun charges on path to resolve criminal case www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Officer who retired after assault, harassment and gun charges on path to resolve criminal case | CBC News
An Ottawa police officer who retired earlier this month after he was criminally charged with intimate partner assault, harassment and weapons offences could see his case resolved this fall after compl...
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Five months ago, on Feb. 26, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was and open international waterway, as it had been for decades. Five months later, thanks to Trump's war, the Strait is closed, we've lost 18 service members and spent ~$100b, and the U.S. is neither as liked nor as trusted nor as feared.
Trump's new tariffs against Canada would likely be shot down in any court challenge, law experts say www.thestar.com/business/tru...
Trump’s new tariffs against Canada would likely be shot down in any court challenge, law experts say
Experts say Trump’s 50% levies are on firmer legal ground his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, but unlikely to survive a court challenge.
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U.S. deportation roundups are surging out of the public eye ICE booked 39,500 people into immigration detention in June, its highest-ever total www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/3fa2402...
U.S. deportation roundups are surging out of the public eye
ICE booked 39,500 people into immigration detention in June, its highest-ever total
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Donald Trump flew into an expletive-laden rage in the Oval Office over his bungled war on Iran, according to people who heard the meltdown.
Trump’s Foul-Mouthed Oval Office Meltdown Is Leaked
Insiders say the furious president is now in “revenge mode.”
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Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton shut down his own press conference after being asked questions about his controversies.
Trump’s MAGA Pick Flees Media Because He Didn’t Like Questions
Ken Paxton ran away after refusing to answer questions at his own press conference.
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CBC News : Provinces to introduce direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian alcohol www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Provinces to introduce direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian alcohol | CBC News
Provinces across Canada will introduce direct-to-consumer alcohol sales — a step forward in breaking down interprovincial trade barriers that prevent the free movement of alcohol across Canada.
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“…suspension came in response to allegations that Hawkins had used a social media account with a fake name to pursue intimate relationships with women he met during calls for service.” 2 Ottawa police officers accused of gender-based misconduct have quietly left force www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
2 Ottawa police officers accused of gender-based misconduct have quietly left force | CBC News
Two Ottawa police officers quietly left the service this month after one of them was accused of sexual misconduct and the other was criminally charged for alleged intimate partner violence, CBC News h...
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CBC News : Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
Trump to hit Canada with new 50% tariff | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neigh...
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Donald Trump appears to have failed in his attempt to steal the spotlight from the new World Cup champions.
Trump Erased From World Cup Celebration After Selfish Stunt
The president had tried to photobomb the champions’ big moment.
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