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Frank Gently πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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I am retired and live on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. I am researching my family tree whose roots are in the UK and South Africa. I still have time to cook, bake sourdough bread, walk our two border collies and drink wine. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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Credit to Montreal Gazette #Canada #CUSMA

10.03.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 6
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BREAKING: After Banning Starlink Canada Just Told Elon to Go F*** Himself. From Space. Canada Is Building Its Own Starlink, and Elon's Burner Accounts Are Losing Their Minds

Carney once again getting it done! πŸ‘πŸ‘ #CanadaStrong πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

deanblundell.substack.com/p/breaking-a...

09.03.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 59 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 3

The dancing is fab

08.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Maud Lewis sits at a small table in a brightly decorated room, smiling warmly while holding a paintbrush and a small object in her hands. She wears a floral apron over a green dress and a headscarf. Around her are painting supplies, including jars, brushes, and a dark container on the table. The walls and nearby surfaces are covered with colorful folk-art paintings of flowers, animals, and simple scenes, filling the small space with bright reds, yellows, greens, and blues. Sunlight from the right side illuminates her face and the cluttered painting area.

Maud Lewis sits at a small table in a brightly decorated room, smiling warmly while holding a paintbrush and a small object in her hands. She wears a floral apron over a green dress and a headscarf. Around her are painting supplies, including jars, brushes, and a dark container on the table. The walls and nearby surfaces are covered with colorful folk-art paintings of flowers, animals, and simple scenes, filling the small space with bright reds, yellows, greens, and blues. Sunlight from the right side illuminates her face and the cluttered painting area.

If there was a surface, Maud Lewis painted on it.
She turned her small home into a colourful work of art.
While she was born with birth defects, she never let that stop her from capturing the beauty she saw in the world.
This is her story.

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07.03.2026 14:00 πŸ‘ 179 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2
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Hundreds of American nurses choose Canada over the U.S. under Trump More than 1,000 American nurses have successfully applied for licensure in British Columbia since April, a massive increase over prior years.

"A surge of American nurses, doctors, and other health care workers moving to Canada; specifically B.C. Columbia, where more than 1,000 U.S.-trained nurses have been approved to work since April."
www.npr.org/2026/02/25/n...

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Check out the communities waiting to help you! healthcareinfusion.org

25.02.2026 16:53 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
Charlie to Carney: Canadians Want Nothing To Do With Trump's Iran Atrocities
Charlie to Carney: Canadians Want Nothing To Do With Trump's Iran Atrocities YouTube video by Energi Media

@mark-carney.bsky.social I am asking you, your staff and the Liberal party to listen to this conversation and take heed of the advice. Canadians DO NOT want our military getting involved in the #JeffreyEpsteinWar!! youtu.be/qeZCfWq2LnU?... @liberalca.bsky.social #NoWar @charlieangus104.bsky.social

05.03.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

I think the show deserves more attention. It’s good to see a Canadian show that is, well, Canadian

04.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Canada’s Healthcare Infusions | Notion The Healthcare Infusion is a volunteer-driven national movement connecting doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with the Canadian communities that need them most.

If you're a U.S. healthcare worker looking at Canada, check out the communities ready to welcome you at healthcareinfusion.org or check out Vancouver Island at nanaimoinfusion.ca

03.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Diabolical: The Epstein Files It's the scandal that shocked Americans and rocked the Trump administration. A legal and political saga that has shattered fundamental beliefs that all are equal in the eyes of the law. What do the Ep...

it was excellent; every American should watch it if they can. Here is the link: Watching Diabolical: The Epstein Files in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/diaboli...

03.03.2026 00:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Enshittificator Digital products and services keep getting worse. In the new report Breaking Free: Pathways to a fair technological future, the Norwegian Consumer Council has delved…

Criminally funny, but also I'm crying inside

Norway comes for the #TechBros

www.forbrukerradet.no/breakingfree

vimeo.com/1168468796?f...

27.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 548 πŸ” 349 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 64
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Mary Ann Shadd broke ground with her anti-slavery newspaper, The Provincial Freeman.
She was the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada.
She later recruited Black soldiers for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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27.02.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have not had panipuri in many years. I wish I could have it again. I’m envious. I hope you enjoy more tasty delights.

26.02.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions | CBC News Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.

Wow, Premier Smith is such a liar and her right wing voters believe this BS.

β€œThe fact is, #Alberta taxpayers can no longer be asked to continue to subsidize the entire country through equalization (lie #1) and federal transfers, permit the

/1 thread

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

20.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 241 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 52 πŸ“Œ 28
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LEWIS: "Albertans have known for decades that we need to diversify our economy. Everybody knows it and the fossil fuel industry keeps stoking division and presenting us with new pipeline projects as an existential necessity to kick the can down the road."

20.02.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Melania, Tech Bros and the Price of Diapers Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

open.substack.com/pub/charliea...

18.02.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Flag Day, Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

15.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1828 πŸ” 378 πŸ’¬ 45 πŸ“Œ 29
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On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast.

Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.

15.02.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 2656 πŸ” 551 πŸ’¬ 57 πŸ“Œ 28

I learned a new word while enjoying your photo.

15.02.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The big money behind Powell River’s controversial name change how American investors and Alberta oil interests are fueling division in small-town British Columbia

The big money behind Powell River’s controversial name change
open.substack.com/pub/bchistor...
#Canada #BC

14.02.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today, people will gather across BC to honour missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit and trans people. We stand with families and survivors, and remain committed to working with Indigenous partners to advance safety, healing and lasting change. (1/2)

14.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We unveiled our self-driving Project Arrow Borealis prototype at the Canadian International AutoShow yesterday with Minister Evan Solomon.

Together with our faster, smarter, lighter Project Arrow Vector, come see what the future of πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ auto tech looks like from Feb 13-23 in Toronto!

Go Team Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

13.02.2026 23:58 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4

My wife was on an exclusion diet that included avoiding gluten so we are now carefully reintroducing it. If all goes well then a proofer seems a great idea.

13.02.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looks nice and lively. I’m just getting back into sourdough but my bread is not proving too lively. Envious of your obvious skill.

13.02.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Lorne Greene seated outdoors on grass in a folding wooden chair, smiling. He is wearing a light-colored wide-brimmed hat, a gray button-up shirt, and a tan vest, with dark trousers and a belt. One hand rests on the arm of the chair and the other holds a cane or walking stick. The background shows grass and a small dark dog lying on the ground behind him. The scene is in color and appears to be taken in daylight.

Lorne Greene seated outdoors on grass in a folding wooden chair, smiling. He is wearing a light-colored wide-brimmed hat, a gray button-up shirt, and a tan vest, with dark trousers and a belt. One hand rests on the arm of the chair and the other holds a cane or walking stick. The background shows grass and a small dark dog lying on the ground behind him. The scene is in color and appears to be taken in daylight.

Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor.
He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that.
This is his story.

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12.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
I’m proud of Canada today.
I’m proud of Canada today. YouTube video by Tod Maffin

Love,Dignity and Respect given on one of many tough days to come.

youtube.com/shorts/WWmNu...

11.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4

He looked close to tears. A genuine compassionate response to a tragic situation.

11.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Verified Tumbler Ridge GoFundMe
www.gofundme.com/f/tumbler-ri...

11.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 109 πŸ” 145 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
Do you run a store in the #Nanaimo area? I might promote it to 1.3M people for free.
Do you run a store in the #Nanaimo area? I might promote it to 1.3M people for free. Do you run a store in the #Nanaimo area? I might promote it to 1.3M people for free. βœ… Get my free newsletter: newsletter.todmaffin.com β˜• Help support my work: support.todmaffin.com πŸŽ™οΈ Listen to my podcast: podcast.todmaffin.com πŸ”— Follow me on social: links.todmaffin.com βœ‰οΈ Contact my team: contact.todmaffin.com

Do you run a store in the #Nanaimo area? I might promote it to 1.3M people for free.

11.02.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
We built it
We built it We built it. We paid for it. We already gave you half. Sit down. βœ… Get my free newsletter: newsletter.todmaffin.com β˜• Help support my work: support.todmaffin.com πŸŽ™οΈ Listen to my podcast: podcast.todmaffin.com πŸ”— Follow me on social: links.todmaffin.com βœ‰οΈ Contact my team: contact.todmaffin.com

We built it

10.02.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 240 πŸ” 118 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 34

Countries (I’m looking at you USA) that are doubling down on oil and gas are simply backing the wrong horse.

09.02.2026 19:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0