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@starbeer

Business reporter, ex-sports guy at the Toronto Star; beer writer/beer judge. I tweet mostly about beer, sports, politics and business.

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    6 hours ago

    I was in a meeting today with Ian! This is rather sobering ... I really really am planning my life around a vaccine becoming available sometime next year ...

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  2. 7 hours ago

    On a cherry tree?

    Whether you see cherry blossoms by foot, bike, or the inside of your car, here is where you’ll find them.
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  3. 14 hours ago

    My story for @ on the businesses which are closing forever in the wake of COVID-19. Sadly, it's a story which will grow.

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  4. 16 hours ago

    Sir was puzzled by the 7 pm cheering from the balconies for healthcare workers.

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    16 hours ago

    "It's been snowing in some places this week, including here in Ottawa, because that's just what 2020 brings." Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had a Jim-Harper look-into-camera moment today that all of you seem to have missed so I clipped it.

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    16 hours ago

    “Some states got too much credit for what they did, and I could name them“ Bringing us together during a national disaster.

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    19 hours ago

    I went inside Comox Valley Seniors Village to see what it was like after the government takeover. It seemed as if there was more staff than before, Delores said. I also met her husband, Don, while he was having dinner with other residents.

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  8. Apr 15

    This is a giggle we could all use right about now.

    Lou Williams eating nachos in masterpiece paintings: a thread 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶 (b. 1452) 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙧, 1498 Tempera and oil on plaster
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  9. Apr 15

    Oh man, what a tale.

    A few weeks ago Yanira Soriano, critically ill with COVID-19, was admitted to Northwell Health’s Southside Hospital in Suffolk County, NY. She was also 34 weeks pregnant. (Thread — and it’s worth it)
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    Apr 15

    I can't emphasize enough how trivially easy it is to count the number of people the health units are reporting dead. It takes 34 bookmarks and 10 mins. It's striking to me that the province is not itself publishing the total it says "should be considered the most up to date."

    In an updated footnote, Ontario essentially endorses the Star's approach to counting COVID-19 deaths based on local health units' public reports, not the official tally published daily at 10:30am: The province's count is at 385 dead. I count 425 dead.
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  11. Apr 15

    RIP Damaso Garcia.

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    Apr 15

    "Thanks, Jackie. Great idea."

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    Apr 15

    Peterborough Petes trainer goes from sewing sweaters to making masks with a hockey flare. “I thought it’s something I can do with my time off from hockey to give back.”

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    Apr 13

    Trump seems really emotional right now. This is why people don't trust men in leadership.

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    Apr 13

    Bravo to whomever cut away from that hot flood of horseshit.

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    Apr 13

    El Trumpacabra necesita to quarantiño himselfo on el mooño.

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  17. Retweeted
    Apr 13

    . cuts out of briefing, goes to fact-checker to vet Trump’s claims.

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  18. Apr 13

    Updated story: The Beer Store now says all but 16 "remote" locations can take debit/credit again. Other systems glitches remain, but gradually clearing up, 3 weeks after ransomware attack.

    My story for on The Beer Store dealing with fallout from a cyber attack.
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  19. Apr 13

    My story for on The Beer Store dealing with fallout from a cyber attack.

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  20. Apr 11

    What kind of monster puts sugar in horseradish? Feh!

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