David Dunphy

Former Mayor of Stratford,PEI, Son,Brother,Husband,Father, Work@ EastLink. News,Sports & political junkie

[Linda Hill @bulldoghill]

At 3:54 pm Donald Trump emerged from the White House with freshly colored hair and makeup, as Marine One’s engine roared in the background. He walked directly over to the waiting press, threw his hands out in front of him, gesturing at the empty ground in front of him, while he squeezed his legs together and arched his torso forward, yelling to the reporters, “This is the way the White House is supposed to look. Not asphalt. Broken, dirty asphalt. Look at it.” He then paused, frowning as he looked over his left shoulder, and continued, “The finest stone you could buy anywhere in the world.”
The gathered press said nothing, confused by his odd behavior. The President then took three steps forward and appeared to remember why he had come outside in the first place. “Okay. So, I’m heading to Alabama, a place that I won all three times. Record votes, like Texas, like Oklahoma, like a lot of them. And we’re going to give a little speech, and I hope they like it.”
For the next 6 minutes and 52 seconds, we watched the President struggle to answer questions, follow the conversation, and even walk in a straight line. Donald Trump is gravely unwell, and whatever is behind his serious decline appears to be rapidly accelerating.
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[Joseph Puopolo @jpuopolo]

A few reflections heading home from the Bills game tonight as a Canadian. 🇨🇦🇺🇸🏈

There is a lot of noise in the Canada-U.S. relationship right now. Trade fights, tariffs, political rhetoric and plenty of frustration on both sides of the border.

But then you spend a night in Buffalo.

Canadians and Americans tailgating together. Singing both anthems. Cheering for the same team. Talking football, families and life. Nobody asking who won the latest political argument.

It is a good reminder that our relationship is much bigger than whoever happens to occupy political office at any particular moment.

We share communities, businesses, friendships, families, sports and a border that has connected us for generations.

Governments will disagree. We should stand up for our respective interests when they do.

But we shouldn’t lose sight of each other in the process.

Tonight felt like a reminder of that.

Break tables, not relationships. 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇸

#BillsMafia #GoBills

[Tareq Hadhad @TareqHadhad]

If there was one wish I had about coming to Canada, it would be that I arrived early enough to see Jean Chrétien’s leadership in action here. I listened to his words from Gander Newfoundland today marking 25 years since September 11 and he said “Never mistake our generosity for weakness.”

I came to Canada knowing its generosity firsthand. My family and I were welcomed here with open arms and given a chance to rebuild our lives while other countries chose to close their doors.

And there may be no better place for those words than Gander. When thousands of people suddenly found themselves stranded far from home on September 11, this small Canadian community opened its doors and Canadians offered their homes and every help they could give to complete strangers who needed them.

Kindness with a backbone. That’s a Canada I will always believe in. Thank you PM Chrétien.

🇨🇦

[Kevin Boomer Gallant @BoomerPEI]

@ papahen15
@PEI_Stormchaser
As of 7:30pm at Winsloe/Charlottetown border…RAINFALL at 56mm (2.25 inches)….Lots more to come 🌧️🌧️

[Montreal Expos @Montreal_Expos]

BREAKING NEWS: Youppi! has signed an executive order to rename Washington Nationals as “Montreal Expos,” a change the mascot says ​would take effect immediately

[Peggy Boooooo! Blair @peggy_blair]

I can't stop thinking about the juxtapositioning between an 80-year-old Dolly Parton and an 80 year old Donald Trump. One came from nothing, was happily married for 60 years, quietly gave millions of books to children and supported other great causes ...

[David Dunphy @DavidDunphy]

Congratulations Trevor. Well done. 👏

[Trevor Jain @TrevorJain]

Honoured to be appointed the National Scientific Chair for the Canadians Association of Emergency Physicians. Lots of work ahead to bring an outstanding conference to the East Coast with a solid scientific program. @CAEP_Docs @UPEI @Health_PEI @DalhousieU @MUNMed

[PEISportsHall @PEISportsHall]

The great M’ikmaq long distance runner Michael Thomas (PEISHOF 1980) is forever remembered with a statue that overlooks the Charlottetown Harbour on the Stratford Boardwalk.
He was 26th in the 1911 Boston Marathon.
Born in Lennox Island in 1885 and passed away in 1954.

[David Dunphy @DavidDunphy]

Patrice was a classy guy on and off the ice. So well deserved. Congrats Patrice. #37 #Bruins

[Boston Bruins @NHLBruins]

To the rafters.

The #NHLBruins are proud to announce that during the upcoming 2026-27 season, the club will bestow its highest honor upon Patrice Bergeron by retiring his No. 37.

[PEISportsHall @PEISportsHall]

Michael Thomas (PEISHOF 1980) from Lennox Island (1885-1954) was 26th in the 1911 Boston Marathon.
A bronze statue of the Island great long distance runner stands on the Stratford boardwalk overlooking the Hillsborough River across from Charlottetown.

[matthew beardsley @EastlinkMattB]

Spoke with @IslandersHKY Head Coach Jim Hulton this morning, to get his thoughts ahead of Game 6 tomorrow night vs @quebec_remparts, where Cha has a chance to win the series. You can watch the game Live at 7 pm on @eastlink Community TV.

[matthew beardsley @EastlinkMattB]

All set up ready to call Game 6 between the @IslandersHKY & @quebec_remparts on @Eastlink Community TV at 7 pm. Isles looking to advance to the 2nd rd of the @QMJHL Playoff for the 1st time since 2022. Myself & @mikesmitty70 have the call. @eastlinkmavs is your host.

[David Dunphy @DavidDunphy]

@TrevorJain Thanks to you, Dr Jain, and all your health care colleagues at the QEH. They are awesome and do a fantastic job to look after Islanders when they need urgent health care. 👏

[David Dunphy @DavidDunphy]

@PattiDevine @KenBoessenkool @PBO_DPB It was under the Harper government. In 2006. Many conservatives disagreed with the move at the time. And still do. They feel it is the opposition MPs job to hold the gov’t accountable.

[Mavs Gillis @eastlinkmavs]

As we're wrapping up #hockeyfightscancer month we go back to our @IslandersHKY game where we met 15 year old goalie Lauchlan McCabe who's battling lymphoblastic leukemia.

Lauchie is hoping to get back into the gear in the new year and high performance hockey next season.

We're hoping we hear his name called in the Q draft of 2027.

[John Morris @jmweb]

The #northernlights ever so slightly glow in the dark on #pei

[P.E.I. Senior Islanders Baseball @IslandersPEI]

The top team in Canada.

2025 Men’s National Champions. 🇨🇦

[James Tate @JamesTate121]

I’m not writing this as a fan, but as a dad. A football-loving, middle-aged man who’s watched the noise online grow louder and uglier. And I can’t stay silent anymore.
I’m talking about Taylor Swift. Not her fashion or fame, but the way people grown adults mock her simply for cheering, smiling, and showing up for someone she loves. That’s what bothers you?
Our kids notice. Daughters hear the jokes about “too much Taylor.” Sons learn from the eye-rolls about which women society chooses to ridicule for being visible and joyful.
Here’s the truth: Taylor Swift has earned over 300 awards, including multiple Grammys. Her Eras Tour added nearly $5 billion to the U.S. economy. She donates to food banks in every city she visits, quietly and without asking for applause. Her lyrics are studied at the world’s top universities, not because she’s famous, but because she’s brilliant.
And when a radio DJ assaulted her and sued her, she didn’t hide. She counter-sued for one symbolic dollar, won, and reminded young women everywhere: you matter, and your voice matters.
So no, I’m not a fan because of her music. I’m a fan because she uses her platform with strength, dignity, and purpose. Our daughters deserve better. Our sons need to learn that kindness, success, and womanhood are never reasons for ridicule. Via~Nature Mind

[David Dunphy @DavidDunphy]

@nlregiment Congratulations Gordie. Good luck in St John’s.