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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 7h

Mary Ellen Smith broke barriers when she became British Columbia's first female member of the Legislature. But she didn't stop there.
She also became the first woman cabinet minister and first woman Speaker of the Legislature.
This is her story.

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

The Adventures of Sinbad Canadian action-adventure fantasy tv series 1996-1998.
Re-telling from The Arabian Nights. Created by Ed Naha, filmed in southern Ontario/Cape Town, South Africa. Zenith Gesner, George Buza.
#canadiantv #tv #tvsky #canadasky #fantasy #globaltv

CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

Stoked with my cool new mat. Getting another for the entryway.
By Multy Home a Canadian company. Designed in Canada.
Buy Canadian. Thank you Giant Tiger
#home #gianttiger #buycanadian #canadiancompany #style #multidimensional #shopcanadian #decor #canadaky

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

New series
Littledale 2025-
Explore the community of Littledale, where things are messy and dreams are duct-taped together and barely hanging on.
Bell tv1
#canadiantv #tvsky #tv #comedy #sitcom #littledale #canadianhumour #news #newfoundlandandlabrador #whattowatch

CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

Holiday watch
The Grand Seduction 2013 Canadian comedy film directed by Don McKellar. Written by Ken Scott/Michael Dowse. Taylor Kitsch, Brendan Gleeson, Liane Balaban and Gordon Pinsent. Mary Walsh, Cathy Jones.
Based on 2003 French Quebec film, La Grande Séduction.
#canadianmovie #canadasky #film

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 7h

Happy birthday to Martha MacIsaac, born on this day in 1984 in Charlottetown, PEI!
Starting out as Emily on Emily of New Moon, she began a successful film career in movies such as Superbad. She is also a successful voice actor.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 7h

On this day in 1929, Raymond Moriyama was born in Vancouver.
One of Canada's most acclaimed architects, his buildings include the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, the Ontario Science Centre, the Bata Shoe Museum, and the Canadian War Museum.
He died in 2023.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 19h

Halloween treat idea.

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

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#news #canadiannews #canadasky #belugawhales #whales #Marineland #animals #alllifematters #Ontario #savethewhales #worldnews

Marineland’s belugas are alive after euthanasia deadline passes, Ontario says | Globalnews.ca

The Niagara Falls, Ont., park threatened to euthanize its 30 beluga whales if the federal government didn't inject emergency funds for their care.

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

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#modernlife #costofliving #economy #atlanticcanada #canadasky #tariffs #foodinsecurity #climatechange

Heat or eat? Half of Atlantic Canadians within $200 of not paying bills

Financial vulnerability across Atlantic Canada is intensifying, according to a new report that details the mounting pressures many are facing. The data is from MNP LTD, a financial firm focusing on de...

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
#nature #marinelife #wildlife #ocean #clams #climatechange #news

Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists | Discover Wildlife

Quahog clams can live for more than 500 years. A new study of these bivalves reveals what the ocean used to be like – and offers clues of what might happen in the future.

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

www.purplecowinternet.com?gad_source=1...
Purple cow. Better than the big greedy top 2
Buy Canadian
#canadasky #halifaxns #purplecow #internet #local #tech

"Easy to set up. Quality is excellent! I wish I would have switched years ago!! Spent soooo much over the years!! My husband is happy because he can still watch all the sports he wants 👍🏻"

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 1d

Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to get major projects built — and it has some Canadian premiers fighting for his attention. We’ve got the scoop in our latest newsletter:

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Bundle up for politics season in Canada | The Narwhal

Governments across Canada are gearing up for a busy fall politics season — and the rush is on to ‘build, baby, build’

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 7h

Now that's a brave and true move, thank you Neil for standing up.
Stop buying from here

CTV News Winnipeg @ctvnewswinnipeg.bsky.social · 1d

‘Buy local’: Neil Young says he will remove his music from Amazon’s streaming service

Neil Young says he plans to pull his music off Amazon’s streaming service as he urges fans to stop supporting the corporate giant.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 1d

An ultimate gathering for K9 professionals and enthusiasts, K9 United, was held in Mirabel, Que., north of Montreal.

K9 United gathers handlers and trainers in Mirabel | APTN News

YouTube video by APTN News

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Halifax Regional Municipality @hfxgov.bsky.social · 1d

Traffic delay: intersection of Maple Street and Dahlia Street from Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This work is for road repairs. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/tr...

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Terri @terriclarke.bsky.social · 1d

There are a lot of different ways to look at this. Halifax is attacking the housing crisis through purpose built rental housing, and trying to get roofs over people’s heads. We need to celebrate that, but I think also still be aware of how unaffordable buying a house has become here.

Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 1d

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It's really weird that Andrew Lam makes such hay of this, because the report actually shows that Halifax's strategy is working.

Unironically: best council ever.

Halifax house prices much higher on average than what households can afford: report | CBC News

A recent report found that house prices in Halifax are, on average, 74 per cent higher than what the typical household can afford.

www.cbc.ca

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Rock Recipes @rockrecipes.bsky.social · 1d

Perfect Pumpkin Pie. Flaky crust, creamy filling & perfectly spiced! RECIPE HERE: buff.ly/QsdhMNJ

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Waterfront Media HFX @wfmhfx.bsky.social · 1d

**** Via CUPW

Starting Saturday, October 11 at 6 AM local time, CUPW will move from a nation-wide strike action to rotating strikes at Canada Post.
Until that time our current strike action remains in effect.

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 8h

Snubbed? Not really. He's a horrible human, worse leader. So doesn't deserve it

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Rock Recipes @rockrecipes.bsky.social · 1d

Turkey Poutine. Can't wait 4 these ultimate Thanksgiving leftovers! RECIPE HERE: buff.ly/N46w2IW

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 1d

Despite promises not to slash services, Indigenous programs face deep reductions and sunsetting funds.

Reporters ask: what will be left for communities when the dust settles?

That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation - Watch:
www.aptnnews.ca/nation-to-na...

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CarnivorousReyn @carnivorousreyn.bsky.social · 8h

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 23h

You used to call me Marie by Tai Amy Grauman returns to Vancouver after a run at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.

This epic Métis tale of love, resilience and the rise of the Métis Nation is at the Arts Club Theatre in Vancouver before touring venues across the Lower Mainland.

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APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 23h

Survivors of the Portage la Prairie residential school in Manitoba gathered this week to mark 50 years since its closure.

For many, it was the first time seeing former classmates since leaving the institution decades ago.

Portage la Prairie residential school survivors reunite 50 years after closure | APTN News

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