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A biologist living in the woods, on the ocean, in Ladysmith. Directly across the harbour from Pamela Anderson 😃
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To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.

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VIU students celebrate creating world's largest Nanaimo Bar Saturday cheknews.ca/viu-students...

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Now that's a vote of non-confidence!

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This is fantastic news. MEC had become just another US company to me after decades of pride in the co-op. Now I can shop again. www.biv.com/news/retail-...

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Happy World Penguin Day to all penguins, but especially Nils, who didn’t let living in Edinburgh (or being a penguin) stop him from becoming The Colonel-in-Chief of the Norwegian King’s Guard. He’s also been knighted. His official title is Brigadier Sir Nils Olav III and here he is looking regal af

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I met General Rohmer and his daughter, Ann, at a Toronto gala 30 years ago. His generation, and Dad's, can never be thanked enough. ‘They’re unbelievable:’ Canadian veterans receive remarkable reception 80 years after liberating the Netherlands www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

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We are at the point in history where Germany is having to lecture the US on the need to fight fascism.

submitted 22 days ago • 348 comments

A monarch’s voice: Why King Charles delivering Canada’s speech from the throne will mark a new era www.ctvnews.ca/canada/royal...

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I accidentally resorted to X-posting re: the terrible mass murder in Vancouver last night. Here's my story on accused killer Adam Lo's history. His brother was murdered last year. His mom attempted to take her own life: vancouversun.com/news/driver-...

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The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach. Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM

submitted 28 days ago • 672 comments

☕️Gooooood morning folks! It's @NorthernSuperLg opening day! The first match for Canada's pro women's soccer league sees Vancouver Rise vs. Calgary Wild at BC Place. ✍️Everything you need to know on @CANSoccerDaily with coverage tonight on @SInow canadiansoccerdaily.com/2025/04/16/n...

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FIFA announces Vancouver’s World Cup 2026 poster, designed by local artist Jamin Zuroski. Would’ve loved a bit more colour in it, but do really like the design. #CanMNT

submitted 39 days ago • 3 comments

Let's all get out and campaign for Paul Manley!

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She's back! WhataCatch TV is returning to the air and I'll be salmon fishing with Kat in June. Can't wait. She starts 45 minutes into this video. youtu.be/pM2v24QRUp8?...

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It was inevitable. Why prolong the misery?

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www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/comox-v...

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My daughter has perfect pitch. I don't. She cringes when I sing the anthem but try to stop me.

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

She's not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

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www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

submitted 65 days ago • 1 comment

Well that’s a headline I did not except to see. Ever.

submitted 68 days ago • 2214 comments

From Fentanyl to freedom: Victoria mom shares personal experience with harm reduction www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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A strong warning sign, McKinley so betrayed the American people that he was assassinated. www.usfunds.com/resource/pre...

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In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10

submitted 81 days ago • 41 comments

I was out after 5 minutes.

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

I did my PhD in the US and sorry UPers, I couldn't wait to get back to Canada. Your politics frightened me then and terrify me now.

submitted 81 days ago • 0 comments

Our mutual trade with the US has been built for decades, generally under the rule of law. Since Donald Trump has no rules and respects no laws, this may not end well for all of North America.

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Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.

submitted 87 days ago • 9465 comments

"I had a wonderful life despite all the hard stuff" - Chronically ill, disabled Free Press columnist Shawna Forester Smith died last week. She left behind one final column, a "compass for life." www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif... via @winnipegfreepress.com #journalism

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So. This editorial is clear: those of us who are free to do so, must speak out. It's always true; but I had not thought to have to do it, to this extent, for the US. Thank you to everyone who shares their story with us. We will keep working, we're with you. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.

submitted 89 days ago • 3244 comments

today's hockey game:

submitted 93 days ago • 20 comments

Be still my heart.

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Be still my heart. Canada will yet prevail . #4nationscup

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I did an owl survey last night along the Nanaimo River. 2 hours and I didn't hear a single bird. 30 years ago there were lots of Owls, especially Northern Sawwhets. Our world is changing, and not in a good way.

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We are still going to fight back on tariffs, we won’t tolerate the taunts & threats, but Canadians will always take the high ground. #CanadaStrong

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Prince Harry and Meghan. Invictus Games. #SussexSquad

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