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Opinion | Trump Isn’t Ready for What He’s Starting in Cuba

Excellent piece (gift article) with concrete suggestions on a sensible approach. Definitely room for Canada to provide leadership: “Trump Isn’t Ready for What He’s Starting in Cuba” www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/o...

Ukraine shields USA, Trump rewards Russia As Russia reportedly provides Iranians with intelligence against the U.S., the Trump regime continues to favour Moscow.

The Kingston Whig Standard’s @GeoffyPJohnston.bsky.social the Trump regime continues to favour Moscow over Kyiv — even as Ukraine provides advanced anti-drone technology to defend U.S. assets and Gulf nations. www.thewhig.com/opinion/ukra...

Opinion | The hidden reason Republicans could outperform midterm expectations Why analysts keep getting Trump’s approval numbers wrong.

The hidden reason Republicans could outperform midterm expectations (gift article) wapo.st/4bjqVAB

Hegseth explains religious aspect of Iran war amid eschatology concerns: 'We're fighting religious fanatics' Secretary of War Pete Hegseth acknowledged during an interview with CBS 60 Minutes Overtime that aired Sunday that the war in Iran has a religious element, a comment that comes amid concerns

Hegseth explains religious aspect of Iran amid eschatology debate.
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Well! I’ve never felt so insulted! Starbucks informs me they have bestowed me the honour of “Green” level status. Makes me want to rush right out to make a few purchases.

Opinion | There are two winners in Iran. Neither one is America. Oil disruption benefits Russia, as does less U.S. aid for Ukraine. And Iran distracts from China.

More Patriot missiles were expended in just three days of fighting with Iran than have been used by Ukraine since 2022.
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CFRA Weekends - Why Carney's latest words in the Iran conflict is undermining Canadian multilateralism - 580 CFRA While it might be tepid at the moment, the Carney government has expressed support for U.S. President Trump’s pre-emptive attacks against Iran. However, even a sliver of support on this matter is clas...

CFRA Weekends - Kingston Whig Standard’s @GeoffyPJohnston.bsky.social on Why Carney's latest words in the Iran conflict is undermining Canadian multilateralism omny.fm/shows/580-cf...

Opinion | The best education for future success might surprise you Career-focused programs mistakenly assume that what seems useful today will be useful tomorrow.

Artificial intelligence makes purely technical skills less valuable and human judgment more essential. There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment. (gift article) tinyurl.com/bdhufpvb

Opinion | There Is One Crucial Reason We’re Talking About Boots on the Ground

This (gift article) is an extremely interesting explanation: There Is One Crucial Reason We’re Talking About Boots on the Ground www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/o...

Iran, Germany and the end of the rules-based order No more lecturing from Germany: International law seems less important to Chancellor Friedrich Merz since the US and Israel's attack on Iran. Is this a new foreign policy strategy from Berlin?

Iran, Germany and the end of the rules-based order. Germany, like Canada, wrestles with squaring the attack on Iran with international law.
www.dw.com/en/iran-germ...

For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power

Unintended consequences: For Xi, Trump’s embrace of war proves China needs more power (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/w...

Iran: Will Kurdish forces be the US' 'boots on the ground?' US President Donald Trump is encouraging Iranian Kurds to fight against the regime in Tehran. A Kurdish offensive, however, could create new challenges in Iran and in the wider region.

US President Donald Trump is encouraging Iranian Kurds to fight against the regime in Tehran. A Kurdish offensive, however, could create new challenges in Iran and in the wider region. www.dw.com/en/iran-will...

Opinion | Trump’s mini-me ambassadors are insulting and alienating U.S. allies Save the undiplomatic diplomats. The president does enough damage to America’s reputation all by himself.

So their loudmouth in Ottawa isn’t the only one: Trump’s mini-me ambassadors are insulting and alienating U.S. allies wapo.st/40eSMwM (gift article)

Carney’s Iran misstep undermines Canadian multilateralism Canada's support, albeit tepid, for the U.S.'s pre-emptive attack on Iran is at odds with Canada’s commitment to the UN Charter.

Kingston Whig Standard’s @GeoffyPJohnston.bsky.social: the Carney government’s tacit endorsement of war as a tool of nuclear non-proliferation not only contradicts Canada’s support for the NPT process, it also undermines Canada’s diplomatic credibility, in general. www.thewhig.com/opinion/carn...

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noems Resignation YouTube video by C-SPAN

I’m really starting to like this guy: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) Calls for DHS Secretary Kristi Noems Resignation youtu.be/YEEHPeK_LJU?...

Trump's Consequential War - Policy Magazine In explaining the Trump doctrine of military intervention, the former Fox News host said: "America, regardless of what so-called international institutions

Bob Rae: we need to confront the fact that the United States under its current president and administration is in no position to lead us anywhere good. www.policymagazine.ca/trumps-conse...

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil se...

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries. www.dw.com/en/iran-war-...

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid? The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it has been left deeply disappointed.

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid? www.dw.com/en/iran-war-...

Day one of new waste collection changes has arrived in the region Tuesday marks the first day of Waterloo Region's new waste collection changes, moving to its new cart-based system.

This says the old boxes can be dropped off at the Erb street dump - that implies for free. I dropped mine yesterday and there was a $12 charge.
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Trump Rolls the Iron Dice The uncertainties of Trump’s attack on Iran are enough to justify some queasy doubts.

An excellent piece in The Atlantic from Eliot Cohen www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Opinion | War and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man

An excellent piece (gift article) from David French: War and Peace Cannot Be Left to One Man — Especially Not This Man www.nytimes.com/2026/03/01/o...

Marc Thiessen is tone deaf: The outrage mob is ruining a golden moment (gift article)https://wapo.st/3MPlJw8

Opinion | The Great Capitulation Is Over. What Will Take Its Place?

Chrystia Freeland: The Great Capitulation Is Over. What Will Take Its Place? (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/o...

Anthropic: Is the Pentagon overreaching on AI access? Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, is firmly in the Trump administration's sights. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethical concerns.

Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, is firmly in the Trump administration's sights. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethical concerns. www.dw.com/en/anthropic...

You Can Soon Rent the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage

You Can Soon Rent the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage in Muskoka: The lakefront home from the hit TV series will be available through Airbnb, and it’s surprisingly affordable. (gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/r...

City turns to U.S. technology company for traffic signal work on Finch LRT Questions are being raised about whether an Ontario tech firm was shut out of bidding on traffic signal work for the new Finch LRT.

Toronto turns to U.S. technology company for traffic signal work on Finch LRT shutting out a company in their own backyard www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/vide...

The U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team won gold — and then lost the room The widespread celebration is over now. And some of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team's goodwill has diminished.

How a moment that unified the country was turned to division as Trump manipulated the U.S. men’s hockey team: The U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team won gold — and then lost the room (gift article)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Hegseth threatens to force AI firm to share tech, escalating Anthropic standoff The Pentagon is demanding access to Anthropic’s AI technology, threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act if the company doesn’t comply.

Hegseth threatens to force AI firm to share tech, escalating Anthropic standoff. 
Anthropic has reservations about how its technology will be used. (gift article) wapo.st/4qQnXsX

Liberals ascend to 13-point lead in vote intention as Canadians continue to demand hard line on U.S. trade - Angus Reid Institute Just one-quarter say U.S. should be viewed as an ally or friend – a near 50-point drop from 2023 February 24, 2026 – As American President Donald Trump addresses the union this evening, Canadians may ...

Just one-quarter of Canadians say U.S. should be viewed as an ally or friend – a near 50-point drop from 2023 angusreid.org/liberals-asc...