In chronological order, these were the best and worst (English-Canadian-media-and-adjacent) tweets of the year:
I am very interested in the level of dedication necessary to work at the National Post and never once hear the name Colby Cosh.
— Richard Warnica (@richardwarnica) January 5, 2017
I mean, ‘I don’t read the paper I work for’ is a bold stand. ‘I have active contempt for it that I will publicly voice’ is on another level
— Richard Warnica (@richardwarnica) January 5, 2017
Is it possible that Canadians don't want to pay for newspapers because we only have lousy newspapers? https://t.co/7BmelRIEqU
— Jesse Brown (@JesseBrown) January 27, 2017
It's like raaaaaiiiiin on your wedding day / An entry feeeeee to see Karl Marx's grave https://t.co/PSy6zQeiba
— jillkrajewski.bsky.social (@JillKrajewski) February 24, 2017
Preach, @norm! PREACH!!!!
— Ben Mulroney (@BenMulroney) March 6, 2017
Hey! Do you like your Reddit stories – just a few days later? Try 'Local News'! pic.twitter.com/3n3EMYNIsa
— James Wattie (@jameswattie) March 15, 2017
One thing about demographic minorities.They don't tend to like being psychoanalyzed/having sweeping conclusions drawn about them by majority
— Alexander Panetta (@Alex_Panetta) March 21, 2017
Uh huh. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/fPUQoopSgN
— Anthony Furey (@anthonyfurey) March 23, 2017
My point? Many in the media & others on social media are wasting time talking about Leah McLaren. But they all but ignore real news: FAMINE.
— Geoffrey P. Johnston😎😷🇺🇦🏳️🌈🇨🇦💉 (@GeoffyPJohnston) March 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/AdrianKLee/status/848200275873714181
The Chronicle Herald acquires TC Transcontinental’s media assets in Atlantic Canada, introduces SaltWire Network: https://t.co/LkWyjHtXaV pic.twitter.com/CpUYfzG3yP
— The Chronicle Herald (@chronicleherald) April 13, 2017
You (dumb): The Charter is important, but Canada's relationship w the Crown is complex.
Me (woke Jesse Brown): *makes jerkoff motion*
— Chris Windeyer (@chriswindeyer) April 17, 2017
Welcome to Hell https://t.co/B8FVsYvKoc
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) April 19, 2017
lol fucking Jeet pic.twitter.com/rY0tpjnmj4
— rory (@aurora_f) April 20, 2017
1. So, I have a few thoughts about mailboxes are a tool of the bourgeoise. pic.twitter.com/hUbJeWJ9UB
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) April 20, 2017
There's a huge paper sale in #Toronto next month https://t.co/UCLmovzodV pic.twitter.com/Bu3hbvjYtO
— blogTO (@blogTO) April 20, 2017
reporting is an eternity of desperately needing people to talk to you while desperately dreading human interaction.
— Anna Mehler Paperny (@amp6) May 19, 2017
I would love to get off the grid, catch my breath and satirize Nature.
— Michael A. Balazo (@mbalazo) June 14, 2017
— fangmeli (@pangmeli) July 10, 2017
Mayonnaise is my favourite thing on earth. In my twenties I wrote a play called MAYONNAISE. It was about, among other things, mayonnaise. https://t.co/ajn0iOUbwv
— John Ibbitson (@JohnIbbitson) July 12, 2017
Not only is leaving Toronto good for your finances but, to be frank, it’s healthy to get your head out of your ass & live how most of us do.
— Jen Gerson (@jengerson) July 13, 2017
#OnePerfectShot from DUNKIRK (2017) | Cinematographer: Hoyte van Hoytema | Director: Christopher Nolan pic.twitter.com/iHOaWCf5O1
— Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken) July 19, 2017
Vice closed Thump when a lynx-eyed accountant noticed that they also had identical EDM verticals called CLOMP, UGH!, SCRUNT, and OONTZ https://t.co/z2VO9Z0UT3
— Colby Cosh (@colbycosh) July 21, 2017
I don’t understand. Why do people have a problem with CBC Comedy? (Disclosure: I’ve written paid work for the site)
— Ben Johnson (@Ben_T_Johnson) July 25, 2017
United Airlines being sued over death of giant rabbi https://t.co/CixAIWsk77
— Ottawa Sun (@ottawasuncom) July 27, 2017
Belt buckle. True story. pic.twitter.com/prKZIWB0rf
— dan zakreski (@dannyzcbc) July 30, 2017
Find out why #Fentanyl is the best thing that's ever happened for drug addicts… Sunday 2-4pm #TheBestShowEver @NEWSTALK1010
— Mark Towhey (@towhey) August 2, 2017
Theory: You leftists are whack jobs. BTW, I have a lovely wife and 3 beautiful dachsies all of whom I love with all my heart. https://t.co/Yd1efFcR5C
— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) August 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/johnsemley3000/status/895269168630706176
https://twitter.com/sdbcraig/status/895640386273595392
Remember the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey when David Bowman meets older versions of himself? pic.twitter.com/iyQ30NnWqH
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) August 11, 2017
Y'know Twitter is great and all, but far too often it's a vehicle for vitriol. We have to go back to using social media for social good.
— Colin D'Mello | Global News (@ColinDMello) August 13, 2017
Honestly the only director who could do Charlottesville justice is Quentin Tarantino.
— Stephen Marche (@StephenMarche) August 14, 2017
Hi @NRA your ad buy has found Cdn. extreme alt-right site Rebel Media. Please don't brand w/ bigots. Easy to block! See @slpng_giants_ca !! pic.twitter.com/ScmO3r6z73
— 𝕱𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖝 (@OhEffendi7) August 18, 2017
The moment a fly lands on Jonathon Goldsbie as he admits ignorance about the JQ. #Charlottesville @FaithGoldy pic.twitter.com/9zLPe8OeTn
— SugarCookie (@sdesla) August 19, 2017
There is no longer any distinction between Nicolas Cage's movies and Nicolas Cage's life. pic.twitter.com/ADrRuJboUZ
— Jeremy Woodcock (@jwPencilAndPad) August 19, 2017
National Post made a typo in their print issue today and gave me a white man's first name: pic.twitter.com/FpVmvd56HX
— hooody hoo 〰️ (@_hudahassan) August 23, 2017
Subway is for the expression of free speech but we stand behind our decision to advertise on platforms that align with our company’s values
— SUBWAY® Canada (@SUBWAYCanada) August 24, 2017
Not to be dense or pollyanna about it, but I wonder if people are trying to find out if you're related to Margaret?
— ⚛️ Paul Vermeersch ⚛️ @paulvermeersch.bsky.social (@PaulVermeersch) August 24, 2017
Uber, but for the flat-leafed parsley you didn't buy at the store because you thought you had it but you don't.
— Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) August 30, 2017
#TIFF17 is brought to you by thousands of people, many of whom are working today, Labour Day. Massive thanks to our Warriors. pic.twitter.com/Y96nkWJmy3
— Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) September 4, 2017
https://twitter.com/Scaachi/status/905425739926962176
We live in hell https://t.co/AjQuWkfkiE
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 19, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/F2lwltWQRM
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 20, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/IhDE89UzeH
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 21, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/D9jZobksX6
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 25, 2017
Nobody kneeling here you spoiled rotten NFLers. Some have no knees. #TakeAKneeNFL #MAGA @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/8Xz6YTO5Bc
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) September 27, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/9KOSLOtmlf
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) September 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/tederick/status/913468965980123136
Begging every Ontario National Post employee today: Vote "no" on this wretched union. I fear it would jeopardize all that makes us great.
— Tristin Hopper (@TristinHopper) September 29, 2017
We live in hell https://t.co/tfofOIp5ps
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) October 3, 2017
https://twitter.com/BMakuch/status/915398055641350144
We live in Hell https://t.co/1aYpyO1C6W
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) October 7, 2017
#SadhguruInToronto Oct 14 & 15. Only chance to do the @InnerEngineering program with @Sadhguru in 2017! Registration closes today! #spon pic.twitter.com/j6VNphYR0u
— Now Toronto (@nowtoronto) October 10, 2017
Jon Kay deleted his offensive tweet, so here’s a screengrab: pic.twitter.com/hta3RlhJgX
— Laura Godfrey Kupferman (@laura_godfrey) October 15, 2017
more like carol on amirite
— Seb FoxAllen (@purpledocket) November 16, 2017
They're not "expected" to. They CHOSE to. And if you watch the debate, I think you'll see they acquitted themselves extremely well. And believe it or not, much common ground was found. https://t.co/HNLKmWek2V
— Steve Paikin (@spaikin) November 16, 2017
Wait'll you find out about art for adults. pic.twitter.com/MR76P8mY2p
— Will Sloan (@WillSloanEsq) November 22, 2017
Welcome to hell https://t.co/luXb3HiPA5
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) November 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/NickKouvalis/status/936047793235419136
@TuckerCarlson can u DM
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) December 1, 2017
Why are you not tweeting our stories???? https://t.co/SXcYav5mCs
— Sue-Ann Levy (@SueAnnLevy) December 18, 2017
Welcome to Hell pic.twitter.com/qpfIqbSvKE
— Luke Savage (@LukewSavage) December 21, 2017
Due to a printing error, a few squares in our #GlobeCrossword puzzle are white instead of black. The squares in question are near 156 Across, 245 Down and 355 Across
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 24, 2017
** We meant to say 196 across instead of 156 Across, apologies. Thank you to everyone who pointed out the error. Happy crossword solving! #GlobeCrossword
— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) December 24, 2017
be brave enough to be kind
— Anthony Oliveira (@meakoopa) December 27, 2017