Jim Munson

Spent many days on the political journalistic road with the Globe & Mail’s Hugh Winsor. A fellow New Brunswicker , a story teller , Hugh was a wonderful road companion .He talked so much , I think he talked in his sleep. Those were the days my friend. Hugh was 87 when he passed.

There is something special about one hour each week. My first year as an assistant coach with the Special Olympics Ottawa Volleyball Team . Players like Melanie and Ben represent what SO is all about- human spirit at it’s best ⁦⁦⁦@SOOntario⁩ ⁦@CanadaSpecialO⁩

I thought that this being Kindness Week in Canada , what an opportunity to share 30 minutes of Kindness. Take the time to watch . It’s worth it. You would make the author ,Charlie Mackesy very happy. The movie was adapted from his very special book. share.google/KkUAK9YPBwQO3z…

Nice to see MP’s speak out about National Kindness Week in Canada which begins Feb 15. I was inspired by the late Rabbi Reuven Bulka when I first introduced the Kindness week bill and it became law 5 years ago . In these troubled times acts of Kindness are needed more than ever.

This speech is a classic. Challenging as the times may be , the Prime Minister has crafted a middle power blue print for the future . Canada true north strong and free.

Bruce Springsteen: “There’s some very weird, strange and dangerous shit going on in America... a majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president.”

This is Renee Nicole Good, a dedicated wife and mother who was killed by Donald Trump’s ICE thugs today. RETWEET to honor Good’s memory 💔

Source: CTVNews A Life of Courage , Giving and Love . share.google/zbeZhuVf1DB8CE…

The sham trial of Hong Kong’s courageous Jimmy Lai has been worthy of Stalin & Mao Zedong - whose orchestrated show trials were spectacles used to eliminate enemies, to spread terror, and to inculcate fear. This sick theatre has nothing to do with justice. All of us who know Jimmy Lai admire his integrity and honesty. His crime is to believe in democracy and freedom. When CCP dictatorship ends, Jimmy Lai’s heroic defence of freedom will long be remembered and celebrated. Totalitarian kangaroo courts and show trials will be consigned to the dustbin of history. The great people of Hong Kong and China will then have a political and judicial system which upholds justice and human rights rather than systematically oppressing them. @caoilfhionnanna @HelenaKennedyKC @SupportJimmyLai

Sad to hear the passing of one of my hockey hero’s. Bobby Rousseau has passed away at the age of 85. He was so kind to me in the long ago when I was a young radio announcer in Bathurst. NB. The Hab’s star spoke at a minor hockey banquet. A kind man with a big heart - Number 15

A powerful earthquake off Japan’s northeast. There are tsunami warnings. My heart goes out to the Japanese during this trying time.

Writer and photographer Stephen Thorne remembered as dogged, keen-eyed storyteller thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/write… via @CdnPressNews. What an important recollection about a man who touched our lives with his writing skills and his humanity . A journalist for whom I had so much respect.

With many parliamentarians, journalists, govt. officials & distinguished guests joining us, it was a great evening celebrating Mr. Munson’s contributions to 🇯🇵🇨🇦 relations. To Mr. Munson, thank you for your friendship, leadership, & dedication over the years! – Amb. Yamanouchi

We were also honored to welcome Mr. Roger Smith, Senator Mary Coyle, and MP Mr. @IaconoMP, who shared kind words and fond memories of working with Mr. Munson. 🇨🇦 #CDNpoli (2/3)

On Nov 26, we bestowed the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star 🇯🇵 to the Hon. Jim Munson. 🇨🇦 Congratulations, Hon. @SenatorMunson! We were truly honored to welcome former Deputy PM John Manley who offered warm congratulatory remarks. (1/3)

Congratulations to 🇨🇦 @SenatorMunson (ret.) for receiving the 🇯🇵 "Imperial Order of the Rising Sun" at @JapaninCanada. Jim's an amazing man I've had the honour to work with through @Victoria_Forum, @uvic & @SenateCA. Beaux hommages 🎉 rendus à son épouse Ginette & à sa famille.

This kid is heading to the World Series 🥹

Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

"Typical of a journalist too good to bury a lede, Stewart opens with the story of Ethiopia and its importance to his life." @policy_mag #BookReviews Don Newman's "Brian Stewart's 'On the Ground': The Power of Observation" bit.ly/4pUKMN1 #cdnpoli @SimonSchusterCA

Remembering my sister Mary Munson who passed away 3 years ago today. Her spirit lives on. For those who knew her at the CBC she lifted you up - she loved you. For those in the family , she loved us all . There’s a time to grieve but gratitude is everything. In life , love wins.