Beverley Smith

Renowned sports journalist, formerly of @GlobeandMail. Specialties: Olympic sport, figure skating, horse racing, Best-selling author. Music is now my life.

[Hunter Biden @HunterBiden]

So let me get this straight.

Jake Tapper is focused on attacking my Mom.

Jared and Ivanka are building a private island paradise on Albanian protected land.

Don Jr married the daughter of Epstein’s banker, and a startup his fund backs just got a record $620M Pentagon loan.

Eric is taking an Israeli drone company public for $1.5B in the middle of a war with Iran that nobody wanted.

And I know: “But what about your paintings, Hunter?”

Please.

[TheTrillium.ca @Thetrilliumca]

Access denied: Billy Bishop expansion records shielded from public view https://t.co/rpEqYhgFyl

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Ontario’s financial watchdog says the province’s labour force declined in the first quarter of this year at the sharpest rate since records began, excluding the pandemic lockdowns.

https://t.co/SAd3r5LsGP

#onpoli

[Instant Weather Ontario ⚡️ @IWeatherON]

#ONStorm #ONwx 🔥 Wildfire Risk Increasing Across Southern Ontario with Widespread High to Extreme Danger Expected Thursday

Heads up! While we’ve been enjoying a stretch of warm, sunny and dry weather, those same conditions are causing wildfire danger to steadily increase across much of Southern Ontario.

Over the past few days, wildfire danger ratings have already climbed into the “high” category in many areas. By Thursday, the Canadian Wildland Fire Information System (CWFIS) is forecasting widespread “extreme” wildfire danger across Southern Ontario.

An extreme wildfire danger rating means fires can start very easily, spread rapidly, and become difficult to control. Even a small spark from a campfire, cigarette, ATV, trailer chain dragging on pavement, or outdoor equipment can quickly ignite dry grass and brush.

If you’re planning any outdoor burning, be sure to check with your local municipality first. Fire bans and burn restrictions may already be in place, or could be issued as conditions continue to worsen.

You can also help reduce the risk by properly extinguishing campfires, avoiding the use of fireworks where permitted, disposing of smoking materials safely, and keeping vehicles off dry grass whenever possible.

The good news is that slightly cooler temperatures and the chance of more widespread rainfall this weekend should help lower the wildfire danger, at least temporarily. However, current forecasts suggest next week may trend fairly dry again after the weekend rain, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see the wildfire risk climb once more.

Stay safe and be extra cautious with any activity that could create a spark. 🔥

- Brennen

Source: CWFIS

[Ontario Liberal Party | Parti Libéral de l'Ontario @OntLiberal]

#BREAKING: Ontario Liberals try to throw out Doug Ford’s attempt to adjourn the Legislature until October.

Defeated.

#onpoli

[Beverley Smith @BevSmithWrites]

@kumxem Yesterday.

[Josh Matlow @JoshMatlow]

Premier Ford, elbows up. Stand by your words and tell JP Morgan, and their lobbyists, that Toronto's waterfront isn't for sale.

While I'm at it, here's the truth: Without even sharing a business model or plan, your government is barreling ahead with legislation to bring jets to our lakefront, expropriate Toronto's park lands and sideline the voices of our residents.

If you're not consulting with the public, or working with Toronto as a partner, who has your ear?

[Beverley Smith @BevSmithWrites]

@RichardCityNews Sorry. Don't buy it.

[Beverley Smith @BevSmithWrites]

@SarahKAndrew @DRFLivingston @nmrhof ummmmm: manure bin? Girl!!!!!

[Phil Pothen 🇨🇦 he/him @pothen]

The jet runway scheme would take a wrecking ball to plans for housing, walkability in Toronto, and likely make the harbourfront a polluted cesspit. That's why my @EnviroDefence team is funding @NoJetsTO & @normsworld to ramp up their important work!

https://t.co/juzEdVMWDO

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

At Queen's Park, Tourism Minister Stan Cho yells that the Ontario Liberals had 15 years in government with "nothing to show for it but record debt."

In fact, Ontario's debt under the Ford government is set to cross half a trillion dollars next year under Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy

#onpoli

[Colin D'Mello | Global News @ColinDMello]

NEW: Ontario's Liberals gave Premier Doug Ford a set of pilot wings as a "reminder of what never was."

The premier apparently responded with "colourful" language.

https://t.co/IyR0TH3UPj

#onpoli

[Beverley Smith @BevSmithWrites]

@whittakertp He is actually describing himself.

[stephanie allen @builtjustice]

Anything *but* taxing the rich, huh

[Tina Yazdani @TinaYazdani]

NEW: the Ford government confirms the Ontario legislature will begin a 102-day summer break today, not returning until Oct. 27.

Government house leader Steve Clark explains the province doesn’t want to interfere with the municipal elections, so they’ll return the day after.

[Bev 🇨🇦 @Garnet_2203]

Pierre Poilievre still hasn’t got his security clearance

[Tyler Watt 🇨🇦 @tylerwatt]

The Ford government confirmed we won’t be back at Queen’s Park for 102 days.

While I’m excited to spend the summer in Nepean meeting with residents, businesses, and community groups, Ontarians deserve a government that’s willing to show up and do its job.

After calling a snap election to “Protect Ontario,” it’s hard to understand why this government is taking 5 months off while families continue to struggle with the cost of living, health care, and housing. #onpoli

[Richard Southern @RichardCityNews]

#BREAKING - MPP’s are leaving on what will be an almost 5 month break. The Ford government says the legislature won’t return until October 28th, a 148 day summer break. MPP’s though will continue to work in their constituencies and in committees.

[Joy Henderson (she/her) 🇵🇸 @Joyhenderson78]

How the fuck is this even legal???

This is our money #Ontario, and you bet your ass they've been doing this from the get-go.

[Beverley Smith @BevSmithWrites]

@MarkBourrie We absolutely don't need it or want it.