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#EatonCentreShooting shooter's fatal shot was targeted. I think other shots were part of his hastily formed exit strategy. All was very fast about 5 hours ago via HootSuite
YO, NEIGHBOUR: This is NOT the night for firecrackers & fireworks. There was a shooting in downtown AND it was just raining. Use your head. about 6 hours ago via HootSuite
@amandaconda24 imo, not an unreasonable question to ask. Not everyone's a local. But unreasonable to expect a definitive answer. about 6 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to Amandaconda24
"slashing spending while the economy is deeply depressed is a self-defeating strategy, because it just deepens... fb.me/2cgGF7l26 about 6 hours ago via Facebook
Most disturbing fact for me of the #EatonCentreShooting is that the shooter is still on the loose. ow.ly/bk3QD about 7 hours ago via HootSuite
JoshMatlow While Toronto is one of the safest major cities in North America, every gun on the street is one too many. We must be vigilant. about 8 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry Retweeted by DBast and 13 others
@ottguy The guy goes places. He has a TTC metropass. But TTC always slow, so it's taken a while. about 8 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to ottguy
Armadillos look like a possums with armour made from victorious fights with oversized insects. Admit it, you agree. ow.ly/bk1YG about 8 hours ago via HootSuite
Montreal Pharmacy chain cashing in on the "Casseroles" student marches in Montreal (protesters bang on pots and... fb.me/1685QAgti about 15 hours ago via Facebook
@jennzia Yes! like with RHOK, bring project leaders with projects general to the sector to work w/ professionals who have needed expertise. about 15 hours ago via HootSuite in reply to jennzia
The French can be morbid with their tiling. instagr.am/p/LYSXR9OyE0/ about 15 hours ago via Instagram
Whoa, hipster nation. Heard people quizzing each other on nation capitals. At embassy in Kensington. 9:49 PM Jun 1st via Twitter for Android
@jennzia yes, I participated last year. I couldn't register before knowing if I was in town. We need this model in np sector Toronto! Tx 9:07 PM Jun 1st via Twitter for Android in reply to jennzia
Yo. This is our fun text of the night out to friends. instagr.am/p/LW3UB7OyCj/ 8:59 PM Jun 1st via Instagram
The Thing looooves cheesy puffs! instagr.am/p/LWsYlduyMB/ 7:23 PM Jun 1st via Instagram
Photo inside City of Toronto archives collection instagr.am/p/LWrvSauyLq/ 7:18 PM Jun 1st via Instagram
@Fumon Delegate, Outsource, Assign, Form a team. RT Too many projects right now-have to cut down on my "having ideas" addiction 5:10 PM Jun 1st via web in reply to Fumon
@edwardog Unless it's government-approved prescription drugs. How about just "don't do PCP"? 4:28 PM Jun 1st via web in reply to edwardog
Sadly, after 6 years of loyal service but after too many bad falls, I must retire my CSU (Concordia Student instagr.am/p/LWVeHNOyNr/ 4:05 PM Jun 1st via Instagram
My friend got this note from his neighbor. IT'S A TRAP! Or the premise to a slasher film. Or… another type of film. twitter.com/DBast/status/2… 3:52 PM Jun 1st via Twitter for Android

Name Doug Bastien
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Web http://DBast.com
Bio Collaborateur in the public/ non-profit/ social innovation sector. Technologist, debureaucratist, change management entrepreneur & half-Chinese.