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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 9h

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‘American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in key international markets opt for alternatives to U.S.-made products.’

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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Kombiz Lavasany @kombiz.bsky.social · 8h

god. I love Portland. Such an awesome American city. Iused to visit regularly but now I miss it, that amazing vibe.

we love dogs - noem go home. on a sign above a woman walking her dog at night.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 8h

Hey, @nytimes.com. If you're incapable of reporting that Portland is neither on fire nor a war zone, then I might as well cancel my 25+-year subscription.

David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 16h

A classic case of irresponsible both-sidesism from the NYT. The story is that Trump and MAGA propagandists are lying about Portland to incite a conflict, not that there are different views of the matter.

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 12h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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John Thorn @johnthorn.bsky.social · 14h

On October 10 (yesterday) in 1845, was played the first baseball game that would hit the newspapers. Brooklyn beats NY, 22-1. Reported three days later, in True Sun, October 13, 1845.

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 14h

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share good food. From fresh local ingredients to vibrant communities and the incredible people who call BC home. When you Buy BC, you support the families who make it all possible. Discover seasonal recipes: BuyBC.gov.bc.ca/eat-local/recipes/

Headline: What are you serving this Thanksgiving?

Row 1: Main dishes
• Wild Salmon
• Roasted Turkey
• Dumplings
• lentil daal
Row 2: Side dishes
• Brussel Sprouts
• Kimchi
• Hummus and Pita
• Ratatouille
Row 3: Desserts
• Cranberry Loaf
• Baklava
• Mochi
• Pumpkin Pie
Row 4: Vibe
• Gratitude
• Togetherness
• Cozy vibes
• Kindness

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 10h

Hey, @forbes.com. The "51st state" rhetoric isn't just demeaning, it's threatening. Canada is not going to be your %$#@! Sudetenland.

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

President Trump’s tariffs and demeaning “51st state” rhetoric spurred a sustained boycott among Canadians traveling to the U.S.—and has cost the country tens of billions of dollars in visitor spending, according to tourism experts.

Canadian Visits To U.S. By Car Fell 35% In September—9th Consecutive Month Of Drastic Declines

President Trump’s tariffs and demeaning “51st state” rhetoric spurred a sustained boycott among Canadians traveling to the U.S.—and has cost the country tens of billions of dollars in visitor spending, according to tourism experts.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 14h

Mamdani talking lucidly and passionately about trans rights and history in a video that should frankly shame every politician who has hemmed and hawed and triangulated and said, "Well, but sports..." It's not that hard to tell the truth and stand for what's right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEvV...

Until It's Done: Sylvia Rivera

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 11h

Congrats, Sarah.

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Sarah Cox @sarahkcox.bsky.social · 13h

I'm very honoured to be shortlisted for the Lane Anderson Award for science writing! My book, Signs of Life, looks at the increasingly elaborate and expensive things we're doing in Canada to try to save endangered species, and how we can turn things around (yes, there is hope for #biodiversity).

The Lane Anderson Award @laneandersonaward.bsky.social · 11d

Introducing the 2025 Lane Anderson Award Adult Shortlist! Visit our website for more info: laneandersonaward.ca/2025-shortli... @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @jennifergrenz.bsky.social @gooselane.bsky.social @sarahkcox.bsky.social

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 15h

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas

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Eric Blair @protecttruth.bsky.social · 14h

Members of Congress should be on the streets of DC—where many of them live! —putting their bodies between these law-abiding citizens and ICE. Congress should be demanding names, and promising ICE will be prosecuted when US democracy is re-established.

But they are not—b/c they think it polls badly.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 15h

New — Video shared with me shows ICE officers in DC detaining a man on Friday.

Bystander filming asks man for his name. ICE agent lies and says he’s not allowed to speak to him “by law” and another says “We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close…If he gets any closer, put him in cuffs.”

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Melissa Martin @doubleemmartin.bsky.social · 16h

A couple weeks ago, I had the incredible chance to visit Bolivia with a team from the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation, to learn about work they’re supporting that is led by — and bringing economic self-determination to — Bolivian women.

www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

Winnipeg-based organization injects federal funds into innovative, women-powered business in Bolivia

With practised grace, Antonia Olpo slides down the bank of the long, shallow pond and plunges fully clothed into the muddy water. On the grass above, other women and their male helpers unfurl the net,...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 18h

John Candy’s boss fired him from his paper salesman job with a parting shot: “Never should have hired an actor.” For Candy, it was a sign. Author @pulmyears.bsky.social traces how that moment of rejection led him to stardom: thewalrus.ca/john-candy/

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

The last time Seattle Mariners made it to the American League Championship Series, Ichiro was in his rookie season. He's already in the Baseball Hall of Fame. It's been a generation.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

Showdown of the American League expansion teams of '77. Bring. It. On.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

When does this thing go to penalty kicks?

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

When your team is not playing, playoff baseball is incredible entertaining.

When your team is playing, it's like watching your only child tightrope walking.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 1d

A 66 year old residential school survivor was invited to be the first to start tearing down the remains of his former residential school near Tofino, B.C. this week. He says he was scared to return but ultimately it helped heal his soul www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Survivors hope for healing as former residential school near Tofino is demolished | CBC News

The last remaining buildings of the Christie Residential School on Meares Island near Tofino, B.C., were demolished in a ceremony Thursday, attended by survivors who said they hoped the destruction of...

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss is a no-talent hack, but full credit for getting a moron billionaire to pay $150 million for a site with 170,000 paid subscribers.

Defector @defector.com · 1d

How could the Free Press be worth a reported $150 million, and why is its oafish founder about to oversee a huge press operation? Respectively: It isn't, and she shouldn't. defector.com/bari-weiss-s...

Bari Weiss Signs Huge Deal To Usher CBS News Into Its Vichy Era | Defector

On Monday, newly appointed Paramount CEO David Ellison announced that his company had acquired the Free Press, the smirking blood-and-soil blog founded and run by former New York Times hall monitor…

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 1d

Good riddance to one creepy former panelist.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 2d

What did the slug order for secondi?

Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 3d

oh hell yeah youtu.be/nGZOFyLrCwk?...

Slug Eating Spaghetti Time Lapse (With Stopwatch Timer)

YouTube video by Nature's Fantastic

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Mark Leiren-Young @leirenyoung.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering Moby Doll - the #killerwhale whale who changed the world on the anniversary of his death in 1964 #orca @skaana.bsky.social
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Remembering Moby Doll

The Killer Whale Who Changed the World Drowned on Oct. 9, 1964

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 2d

Damned Yankees.

Donald Trump gives thumbs-up while posing with Yankees players in their clubhouse.

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