505 – War Is Peace! Freedom Is Slavery! Don’t Question Lockdowns! Big Brother Loves You!

Hey climate deniers —

it’s snowing now in Saudi Arabia… https://t.co/KxEQzIVHnY

— Rex Chapman (@RexChapman) February 18, 2021

Liberals' proposed language reforms seek 'equality' of English and French in Canada https://t.co/8Qit3KQKX1

— National Post (@nationalpost) February 19, 2021

I’m merely suggesting that we need an open debate on how far we should go with cancel culture. John A ?On gender, again how far. In UK a movement to extinguish words like breastfeeding & replace with chest feeding. And defining people via their race – what are the dangers here? https://t.co/nz9dCcHGie

— Angus Reid (@AngusReid) February 18, 2021

New job numbers out: Ontario's employment declined by 355,300 (4.8%) in 2020.

Is the prospect of politicians taking a pay cut still a joke to you, @PaulCalandra? #onpoli

Read my statement here: https://t.co/iHlEjntqqt

— Jasmine Moulton (@moulton_jasmine) February 18, 2021

Thes employment numbers should shock people. Expressed relative to those participating in the labour market, I roughly calculate 1 in 25 ontarians lost their job this year. This was preventable if we stuck to standard public health policy. 1/https://t.co/fUivjpzaMC

— Donald Welsh (@DonaldWelsh16) February 19, 2021

With travel demand remaining low due to COVID-19, WestJet will temporarily suspend service to St. John's, N.L., London, Ont., and Lloydminster and Medicine Hat, Alta.

The suspension is scheduled to last from March 19 to June 24.https://t.co/Y42MkABh8u

— CTV National News (@CTVNationalNews) February 18, 2021

Plunging revenues and sky-high deficits could turn catastrophic for Canadian governments, report warns https://t.co/lMZ0VYxds1

— National Post (@nationalpost) February 18, 2021

Um, 'Owners of Casino Rama to receive $200 million loan through federal program: A federal program aimed at giving loans to some of the largest companies in the country is rolling the dice with $200 million to a casino chain.' https://t.co/r2ZT3PaHi4 #cdnpoli https://t.co/hb7GRYbSng

— Lorrie Goldstein (@sunlorrie) February 18, 2021

The newly implemented restrictions for those entering into Canada requires travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before boarding a flight.https://t.co/M9Jz8gTtJY

— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) February 18, 2021

Cost of mandatory quarantine for newly arrived refugees to be covered by government https://t.co/0JDWaQtBO8 #cdnpoli

— Lorrie Goldstein (@sunlorrie) February 18, 2021

Domestic vaccine production was never a possibility for 2021, federal task force co-chair says https://t.co/ObVEhlZMnZ

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) February 19, 2021

#CityOfTO COVID-19 immunization clinic staff preparing to launch clinic operations as soon as vaccine supply available. News release:https://t.co/bdEUhtcPXF pic.twitter.com/6zk0haLXqp

— City of Toronto (@cityoftoronto) February 19, 2021

As #COVID19 variants of concern emerge in TO, remember that the same steps are still effective to protect you & your community:

Stay home as much as possible
↔Watch your distance
Wear a well-fitting mask
Wash your hands often

More info: https://t.co/X7H9XuqjpJ pic.twitter.com/7hRTUvEQai

— Toronto Public Health (@TOPublicHealth) February 18, 2021

Ontario ICU admissions peaked on December 30 and January 4 and have been declining since pic.twitter.com/MG5r8dB7Dw

— ConcernedMD (@MDinCanada) February 18, 2021

The strict lockdown in the UK was so effective that it stopped the spread of Covid in Sweden as well pic.twitter.com/M12KVBibw5

— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) February 17, 2021

Remember who are dying from this #lockdown:our most vulnerable

The vast majority are frail seniors, some of who have been isolated from their families for almost 1 YEAR

Don’t they & their families have the right to choose isolation or not? #COVID19 kills but so does loneliness https://t.co/9UW2a8JMue

— Ash Kaur MSc MSc MD (@ashkaur) February 19, 2021

Exclusive from Constitutional
Rights Centre of Canada:
My & my frontline colleagues’,
Dr. @DrP_MD & Dr. @AshKaur, candid interview with Human Rights lawyer Amina Sherazee

Medical Censorship &
the Harms of Lockdowns

Watch Premiere
Sunday Feb 21, 4PM EST
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— Kulvinder Kaur MD (@dockaurG) February 18, 2021

Toronto’s top doc keeps the city locked down with fearful rhetoric

My column wondering when more Torontonians will realize they are living in perhaps the most locked down city in North America: https://t.co/XD7HB8Wf77

— Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) February 18, 2021

The decision on whether or not lockdowns will continue in Toronto, Peel and York regions is expected to come down Friday.​ https://t.co/EUDltYOgf9

— CTV Toronto (@CTVToronto) February 19, 2021

Yesterday, @RegionofHalton Council unanimously passed a motion calling on @ONgov to review the B.C. restart plan and update its framework to allow restaurant capacity to be based on % of square footage and the ability of a restaurant to safely serve patrons #Oakville 1/3 pic.twitter.com/VBupMqptFP

— Rob Burton (@MayorRobBurton) February 18, 2021

New data from CFIB: Nearly two thirds of small businesses would consider using COVID-19 rapid tests to remain open. More screening, fewer lockdowns!https://t.co/hqcvpXIalg

— Dan Kelly (@CFIB) February 19, 2021

This is truly bizarre. Trudeau's govt declares Facebook mandatory:

“I must condemn what Facebook is doing. I think what Facebook is doing in Australia is highly irresponsible and compromises the safety of many Australian people.” https://t.co/SKXzMIDaTv

— Dean Skoreyko (@bcbluecon) February 18, 2021

Earlier this week @JustinTrudeau said he was banning guns, making streets safer and dealing with gun crime.
Today he introduced a bill to lower sentences for serious gun crimes including trafficking, armed robbery & extortion with a gun
Read & RT #cdnpolihttps://t.co/coBH2sSHtE

— Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) February 19, 2021

How do mandatory minimum sentences help those struggling with addictions? pic.twitter.com/Qd5wmUjYtq

— Dale Smith (@journo_dale) February 18, 2021

#UPDATE: Health Minister Christine Elliott now says the final decision will be made tomorrow https://t.co/NjqJIDmN2C

— CityNews 680 (Inactive) (@680NEWS) February 18, 2021

In addition to helping with contact tracing, the device will either beep or vibrate at users who are less than six feet apart.https://t.co/VOknNFE4mL

— CTV Toronto (@CTVToronto) February 18, 2021

NEW! We are investing $2.5M in @FacedriveHealth to accelerate the deployment & production of its innovative wearable contact tracing technology, TraceSCAN.

This will help keep workplaces safe from #COVID19 and create made-in-Ontario jobs. #OntarioTogetherFund

— Victor Fedeli (@VictorFedeli) February 18, 2021

Why some say vaccine passports will be 'inevitable' for people who get COVID vaccinations in Canada https://t.co/TtBFBpg1ZO

— National Post (@nationalpost) February 18, 2021