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My dad was my best friend. We could finish each other's sentences, and we spoke every day of my life about business, politics, life, and most importantly, family.
He passed away last night (Nov 12th) with all of us at his side. Until the last minute, he worked with us on everything from his obituary, to what he wanted at his funeral, and how we can keep his legacy alive (including our strong PEI roots in Georgetown and beyond).
He was the healthiest person I knew, active for 3 hours a day through his late 70s until a sudden AML leukemia diagnosis this spring rocked our lives.
My dad fought so hard throughout this battle, and he never complained. The nurses would ask him how he was doing and he would smile, compliment their "terrific" work, and ask them about their lives.
Late in the summer, the chemo started to work so we had him home with us on PEI where we enjoyed many wonderful days. Unfortunately, this past Friday, things took a turn for the worse and we rushed from our home in Toronto to be by his side. The leukemia had returned with a vengeance, and the chemo was no longer working.
I am grateful that we had six extra (and often tough) months with him thanks to modern medicine and phenomenal healthcare teams in both Toronto (@Sunnybrook) and on the Island (@QEHFoundation).
Also, more than 50 blood transfusions kept him alive throughout this time and gave him more better days than worse (thank you @CanadasLifeline - if you can donate, please do).
My dad's funeral is this Saturday, which will be a celebration of his incredible life. I look forward to sharing more about him, but it will undoubtedly be the toughest speech of my life because you couldn't possibly sum up what he meant to me and so many others in such a short amount of time.
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Love you, Dad xo
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Toronto - Vote today! Our city depends on it. 🗳️
Good morning, Toronto! It’s election day – are you ready?
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It has not concluded. But, in order to overcome social media platform censorship, there is also a work-around. See announcement tomorrow, 10/26.
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With great joy, I congratulate my dear brother President Lula @LulaOficial on his historic fourth presidential election victory and the renewed trust of the Brazilian people.
We share a simple but profound conviction. Politics must improve people’s lives, uphold their dignity and bring hope to those too often left behind. That commitment to social justice remains at the heart of our work.
I look forward to strengthening the friendship between Barbados and Brazil as we continue building a fairer, more inclusive and peaceful world.
May God continue to guide and strengthen you, dear brother. There is much work ahead, and much good still to be done!
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🇨🇦 🚀 How can we inspire the next generation to build a stronger Canada?
I spoke with @harleyf about his entrepreneurial journey and more on this week's The AmberMac Show.
Excited to share the entire conversation here (get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!).
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New Canadian procedure could revolutionize AFib treatment
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Harley gets it. The next generation doesn't need permission, it needs platforms and market access. Great pick for the show #WeCanBeEntrepreneurs
🇨🇦 🚀 How can we inspire the next generation to build a stronger Canada?
I spoke with @harleyf about his entrepreneurial journey and more on this week's The AmberMac Show.
Excited to share the entire conversation here (get the full episode wherever you get your podcasts!).
"I'm a big believer in giving old devices a second life — especially if it means I can avoid buying something new. That's exactly what I was able to do with an Android tablet I hadn't touched in a couple of years. Now, it's a Wacom-like drawing pad for my computer, and it was incredibly easy to do." howtogeek.com/my-old-android…
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Almost 6 million people have watched the interview with @ZelenskyyUa in just 3 days!
A conversation I will never forget.
He spoke in Ukrainian, we both had ear pieces in with human translators in a room next door, and we translated what he said into English afterwards.
What do you say to your family when you don’t know if you’ll ever see them again?
In February 2022, he told his wife and children the war had begun. Then he left as Russian forces advanced towards Kyiv, unsure what the coming hours would bring.
This is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Before politics, he built a successful career in Ukrainian television as a writer, producer and performer, even portraying a president on screen. In 2019, he was elected President of Ukraine. Three years later, Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Sitting down with him was surreal and an enormous responsibility. It was a rare chance to hear his account of the first hours of the war and the decisions that followed.
We discussed things like:
How he found out Russia had invaded.
Why he refused an offer to evacuate Kyiv.
The 64km Russian military convoy advancing towards the capital.
How Russian forces tried to capture a key airport.
His account of discovering hundreds of bodies after Russian occupation.
What he believes it will take to end the war.
But I also wanted to understand how he’d been coping.
One of my first questions was simply, “How are you doing?” His answer was: “It’s hard.”
He spoke about meeting parents whose children had been killed. Some, he explained, simply ask him for a hug.
And as he spoke, there were tears in his eyes.
Whatever your views on the war or the decisions made by those involved, this is a rare opportunity to hear his account of events that have changed millions of lives.
Because behind every map, every headline and every political decision, there are real people.
Out now on all platforms ❤️👊🏾
(President Zelenskyy was recorded in Ukrainian and dubbed in English.)
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The @ambermac Show is coming up on #SiriusXM 160 at 9amET/6amPT!
This week: @harleyf on his new book and how to inspire next gen entrepreneurs.
Plus, @jeffmacarthur does a deep dive into Elon Musk's flying car, and more!
Listen on the #SiriusXM app: sxm.app.link/TheAmberMacShow
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I’ve seen some comments attacking my friend Andrew Bevan.
Andrew and I have been friends for over two decades. He’s a good person, and supporting different candidates for mayor doesn’t change that.
Looking forward to dinner soon, my friend. @adwbto – at Toronto, Ontario
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The nephew of a friend was injured at CFB Wainwright. I’m sharing this Gofundme for your consideration. Our service men and women are there for us. Let’s be there for them, too . gofund.me/266eae586
"The whole point of using a health and fitness tracker, one would think, is to be able to analyze your data in order to understand your own well-being. New users of Withings’ smart scales, however, have just been stung with an extortionate annual subscription if they want to enjoy that privilege." techradar.com/home/smart-sca…
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A new deluxe edition of the Canadian writer's bestselling book is dominating the charts again. thestar.com/entertainment/bo…
We did a deep dive into AI agents on this week's The AmberMac Show podcast. Sneak peek below / listen to the full episode here:
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P.S. @jeffmacarthur and I just recorded a segment on Meta's Muse (coming next week!).
If you're losing your mind over this photo, might be time to log off X for a few hours and go enjoy some sunshine.
New 30 km/h area speed limit signs will be posted at neighbourhood entry and exit points. Once you enter a signed area, the 30 km/h speed limit applies throughout the local road network until you leave that area.
Slower speeds help reduce the risk of serious collisions and make neighbourhood streets safer.
Learn more about the change: toronto.ca/LocalSpeed
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