Ian Bailey
Ottawa-based reporter with The Globe and Mail.
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyBREAKING: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office said he is “shocked” by the “horrific, antisemitic” shooting of two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington. Netanyahu said he had instructed Israeli missions around the world to beef up security.
- Reposted by Ian BaileyCanadian film producer and distributor Leonardo Fuica says its time for filmmakers from Canada and the U.S. to develop and make movies together as official treaty co-productions.
- Reposted by Ian BaileyJapan’s agriculture minister resigned amid an uproar over his remark that he had never bought a bag of rice, his nation’s staple grain, which is in short supply nationally.
- Reposted by Ian Bailey15/17 🧵In 2015, Marvel Canada descended on Tilt Cove to promote Ant-Man, starring Paul Rudd. Using Canada's smallest town to display some of the smallest billboards and placing a 1-foot billboard in the middle of the community.
- Reposted by Ian BaileyResidents of 'Canada smallest town' are moving out Entire population of Tilt Cove, 4, relocating to King’s Point #Newfoundland #Labrador www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyBreaking: Trump says Ukraine and Russia will start ceasefire talks "immediately"
- Reposted by Ian BaileyBREAKING: Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said.
- Vancouver-Kingsway MP Don Davies has been chosen as interim leader of the federal NDP, a decision made by the party’s federal council, consulting with caucus. #cdnpoli
- The co leader of the Green Party of Canada is resigning. #cdnpoli
- Pete Hoekstra, the new U.S. ambassador to Canada, says he looks forward to working with @MarkJCarney and his party. "I’m also committed to engaging with Canadians from all walks of life," says Hoekstra, who has just arrived in Canada. #cdnpoli
- Reposted by Ian BaileyPierre Poilievre projected to lose his Ottawa-area riding, with two polls still to be reported www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
- Jagmeet Singh says he is stepping down as #NDP leader as soon as an interim leader is appointed. #cdnpoli
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyI’m here at the NDP’s election night party in Burnaby, where leader Jagmeet Singh is hoping to hang onto his seat. Party faithful are feeling relieved the Conservatives didn’t win and say they’re proud of the NDP’s values despite indications their seat count will be greatly reduced. #cdnpoli
- Reposted by Ian BaileyFederal - The Liberals will form the next government We will have to wait to determine a minority or majority
- Lively, superbly crafted new short film here from Algonquin-College film student Jamie Carrick, calling the shots as director and showing considerable talent - Stage Fright (2025) - youtu.be/6Kwi79pg-R4?... via @YouTube youtube.com
- Reposted by Ian BaileyMeet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyAt least 9 people were killed after a driver plowed into a street party Saturday night in Vancouver, British Columbia, the police said.
- Reposted by Ian BaileyRJ Aquino, Chair of Filipino BC, and MLA Mable Elmore in tears at news conference. Aquino: “Last night was extremely difficult and the community will feel this for a long time.”
- Reposted by Ian BaileyMade a contribution just now to Filipino BC & The Filipino Centre. If you're moved to do likewise in solidarity with the Filipino community in the wake of last night's mass murder, donations can be received at the following link:
- Reposted by Ian BaileyNEW: VPD Interim Chief Steve Rai: • 11 confirmed fatalities, dozens injured, # of dead could rise • Most critically injured transported to 9 hospitals • No evidence of terrorism • Person in custody has significant interactions w/ police & mental health care pros • "Darkest day in city's history"
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyA message from Filipino BC urging people to not share the horrific, graphic videos of the Vancouver ramming attack that are circulating on social media.
- Reposted by Ian BaileyNot many more deets from Vancouver Police interim Chief Steve Rai: - don't have details on whether driver was impaired or had mental health issues - on security measures: "Different events have different formulas" - "Have some knowledge of interactions"
- Reposted by Ian BaileyAt least nine people dead after man drives into crowd at Vancouver street festival Saturday night www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti...
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyMultiple dead after vehicle drives into crowd at Vancouver street festival, police say reut.rs/3GoVetK
- Reposted by Ian BaileyBREAKING: Vancouver police confirm 9 people were killed when a man drove into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival.
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- Elections Canada says 7.3 million Canadians voted in advance polls compared to 5.8 million in the 2021 election. That's an increase of 25 per cent. #cdnpoli
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- Reposted by Ian BaileyDuench: The weakest (rail) link — Train to the Ottawa airport a lonely journey ottawacitizen.com/opinion/airp...
- The PMO also says Prime Minister Carney is meeting with Quebec Premier François Legault in Montreal on Sunday. Carney will also participate in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, says an advisory from the PMO. #cdnpoli
- PM Carney is also meeting with King Charles while in London next week. #cdnpoli
- PM Mark Carney is travelling to Paris, London and then Iqaluit between Sunday and Tuesday, according to a statement from the PMO. He will meet with Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer and, in Iqaluit, Premier P.J. Akeeagok #cdnpoli
- "We feel that the temperature is being lowered," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said after Washington meeting on tariffs attended by federal Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Follow-up meeting next week. #cdnpoli
- Rideau Hall has confirmed the Governor General will swear in Mark Carney as prime minister and also swear in his new cabinet at 11 am on Friday. #cdnpoli
- “I’m ready to sit down with President Trump at the appropriate time under a position where there’s respect for Canadian sovereignty and we’re working for a common approach, a much more comprehensive approach for trade.” - @MarkJCarney , today, at a Hamilton steel plant. #cdnpoli
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- “If necessary, if the United States escalates, I will not hesitate to shut the electricity off completely,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford told a news conference, announcing the 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States today. #cdnpoli
- Ontario's government says it has applied a 25 per cent surcharge on all electricity exports to the U.S., affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses in Michigan, Minnesota and New York. #cdnpoli
- Breaking- Mark Carney has been elected leader of the federal Liberal party and is poised to become Canada’s next prime minister. #cdnpoli
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- Reposted by Ian Bailey'We are Canadian': 25 years later, Joe Canada is back with a new patriotic video. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... youtu.be/1LzhCLzfJFg?... via @cbcnews.ca
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- Reposted by Ian Bailey‘ANORA’ has won Best Picture at the #Oscars See the full winners list: bit.ly/OscarWins25
- Reposted by Ian BaileyTwo-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead in their New Mexico home, authorities said
- Reposted by Ian BaileyGene Hackman, 95, and pianist wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, found dead at home with their dog
- Reposted by Ian BaileyBreaking News: Gene Hackman, the two-time Oscar winner who gave nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” died at 95. nyti.ms/4h8iyJa
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- (Excellent) Canadian comics writer takes on the most American of comics characters. #CaptainAmerica
- Chip Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti gear up for 'Captain America' in July 2025! @valerioschiti.bsky.social #CaptainAmerica #MarvelComics #comicbooks #comics Get all the details here:
- The federal Liberals have announced they will hold two leadership debates in Montreal -February 24 ( French) and February 25 (English)
- Reposted by Ian BaileyNEW: PM Trudeau, who just got phone with President Trump, says US tariffs on Canadian products paused for 30 days. Canada to implement $1.3-billion border plan, will appoint fentanyl czar, list cartels as terrorists
- Reposted by Ian BaileyNEW - BC Premier David Eby says he had an incident early in his adult life that made sure Jack Daniels is no longer his drink of choice. #bcpoli
- That’s a wrap on Prime Minister Trudeau’s remarks and his Q&A with the media. #cdnpoli
- “The coming weeks will be difficult for Canadians and they will be difficult for Americans,” says Trudeau. “We didn’t ask for this but we will not back down.” #cdnpoli
- “We’re certainly not looking to escalate but we will stand up for Canada,” says Trudeau. #cdnpoli
- Trudeau says Trump is fully aware of his, that is Canada’s, position. “I look forward to speaking with President Trump in the coming days and weeks.” #cdnpoli
- PM says he understands and shares the preoccupation of the “American president” about fentanyl deaths. #cdnpoli
- PM says he has faith in the relationship between Canada and the United States. #cdnpoli
- Trudeau basically rules out bringing back Parliament to deal with the current situation. #cdnpoli
- Asked about booing of the US national anthem at an NHL game in Ottawa tonight, Trudeau says he has faith in Americans understanding their greatest challenge in the world is not Canada. PM acknowledges a tough time now, but says he has faith Canada and US will get through current situation. #cdnpoli
- “We’re going to encourage Americans to back down on these tariffs,” says Trudeau. #cdnpoli
- Trudeau rules out retaliatory measures that further divide the country. #cdnpoli
- Trudeau promises equitable retaliatory measures that do not hurt one region of Canada more than others. #cdnpoli
- PM is now taking questions. He notes that the provinces are now taking their own measures in response to the Trump tariffs. #cdnpoli
- Trudeau says he has been reaching out to Trump since the inauguration and hopes to connect with him soon. #cdnpoli
- Reposted by Ian BaileyTrudeau says Canada is considering non tariff measures around critical minerals and other products. #bcpoli
- “This threat is targeting the entire country,” says Trudeau. Calls on Canadians to be united. Warns of dark times ahead. Urges Canadians to choose Canada in shopping and vacations. “It’s time to choose Canadian products and to support Canadian businesses.” #cdnpoli
- To Canadians, Trudeau says “We are all in this together.” #cdnpoli
- Trudeau announces 25% tariffs against $155B in US goods, saying the measures will be far reaching. “We will stand strong for Canada.” #cdnpoli
- Trudeau urges Trump to partner with Canada, not punish it. #cdnpoli
- PM Trudeau is speaking now. He says Trump policy will harm Canadians but have such consequences for Americans, threatening jobs and raising consumer costs. “It doesn’t have to be this way.” #cdnpoli
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