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Love art, a toasted sesame bagel and strong coffee. Idealist living in Lotusland. Rafael Nadal fan for life.
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Trump's budget cuts: -$4.5B from programs for students in high-poverty schools -$49M from the Ed Dept's civil rights office -$26B from state rental assistance -$4B from low-income home energy assistance -$20B+ from the CDC and NIH All to give the rich another tax cut.

The crows of Vancouver had their own conclave this morning for over two hours. Must have lost one of their own 🐦‍⬛

A Canadian lesson on how to say “go fuck yourself” politely.

Free exhibit in downtown Vancouver celebrates on of Canada's most famous architects

Maybe the fine people of Carleton should leave comments across all social media platforms of what the folks of rural Alberta can expect from their possible new local MP Pierre Poilievre....

I was born in Winnipeg and we had so many outdoor rinks for neighborhood hockey. When I was quite young, my dad took me to a Jets game. I was so happy when they became an NHL franchise again, and am extremely happy (and stressed!) for them tonight 🇨🇦 # Jets

Measles alert. Doctors are urging public health officials in Ontario and Alberta to step up vaccination and messaging efforts as measles outbreaks in those provinces continue to grow. #onpoli www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Under the Trump administration, any artist who applies to show at the 2026 Venice Biennale’s US Pavilion must be working to “promote American values.”

This!

These are your words of the week liberal interfere defiance eft magnum www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...

I had to change all of my passwords today. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time.

Rewatching some seasons of #VEEP and my gosh Gary Walsh is one of the best roles ever written for tv and Tony Hale deserved all the awards and more

Ok I am completely broken by this. The Hague and UN need to see this. #Texas

First Nations in Alberta unequivocally opposed separatism once in this country, and will do it again. ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

Vancouver culinary stars join forces to support Filipino community after Lapu Lapu tragedy

Viktoriia Roshchyna, 27, was a Ukrainian journalist who was detained by Russia, tortured, and had her organs removed. Russia is a terrorist state.

Still not over Pope Francis. 💔

In the face of looming tarrifs, job losses and economic strife, its time for Canadians to bond and worj together. We didnt ask for this fight, lets stay united and work through it. #CanadaUnited #buycanadian #supportcanadianbusiness #supportcanadianeconomy

In Trump's first 100 days, he alienated us from our allies, crashed the stock market, decimated U.S. cancer research, expelled American toddlers, lost the Canadian election by proxy, and threatened your Social Security checks. But at least he focused on the important stuff.

I worked the Canadian Election today! Arrived at 5:30am, got home at 11:30pm. Worked with 25+ amazing people to make every vote count and be an ambassador for democracy. #CanadaStrong 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

🇨🇦 voting checklist: ✅ check where you polling station is on your Voter ID Card ✅ No card but registered? Bring 2pcs ID to your poll. Check www.elections.ca for location ✅ employers must give you 3 hours to vote. Polls close at 7pm. ✅ Be patient. a paper ballot is a longer process but secure!

Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government. No one has heard from you in 43 days. As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.

Growing up Catholic I struggled with many of the stances the church took and also felt a lot of guilt and shame, even fear. I wish Pope Francis has been around earlier in my life. He made me realize my values and morals were in place and that I too am only human. #RIP #PopeFrancis

Pope Francis Died From Stroke and Heart Failure The head of the Vatican's health department said Francis slipped into a coma before suffering "irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse."

High-risk sex offender wanted Canada-wide found in Vancouver after being on the run

While the gospels say that Judas led the Romans to Jesus, a new theory is gaining traction with some Biblical scholars. There is evidence, some say, that Judas merely shared Christ's location on an insecure group chat that accidentally included several Roman officials and journalists.

If you’ve been seeing our posts for a while and just realized there’s a whole Canada Healthwatch *website,* you’re not alone. Apparently I’ve done a terrible job letting people know it exists. So let’s fix that. 🧵 1/4

On my Muppets episode I did an arrangement of Walt Kraemer’s “Pinball Number Count” from Sesame Street - it was a lot of fun, so I made a video breaking down the counting. Count along if you can! And check out the episode for more 🎵

⚡️Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina wins 1st title in 2 years at Rouen tournament. Svitolina defeated Serbian tennis player Olga Danilova at the WTA 250 Open, winning her 18th title.

How does this constitute leadership? I'm Canadian, but if my Prime Minister ever spoke this way it would be a lost vote or Never Vote For from me. Seriously America how can anyone defend him?

There are 100 people in front of me and more behind me who are in line to vote today. Advanced polls for the win! Happy Easter #VoteinCanada #GoVote 🇨🇦

Don't EVER get desensitized to this. This war must end my friends. #SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦

Well at least the Canadian dollar is stronger so there's that 🇨🇦

Lock him up.

Abrego Garcia's wife: "I will not stop fighting until I see my husband alive. Kilmar, if you can hear me, stay strong. God hasn't forgotten about you. Our children are asking when you will come home ... they miss their dad so much."

Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.

Bringing the heat

Grateful to meet with Premier David Eby to discuss opportunities for expanding California's partnership with British Columbia on climate and trade. As tariffs threaten jobs and businesses on both sides of the border, California remains a steady, reliable partner open for business.

Russian strike kills at least 34, injures 117 in Sumy on Palm Sunday; 'There’s a point at which you have to either put up or shut up' — Trump says on Russia-Ukraine talks; and more.

Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.