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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 2d

Our extensive #CanadianFilm preview of the 2025 Windsor International Film Festival.

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2025 Windsor International Film Festival preview

The 2025 Windsor International Film Festival is awash with Canadian films. Each year’s batch is different so we figure they are hidden gems at this point. 11 days once again. Better get some …

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 4d

find the places that make sense to you, even if that is a #filmfestival in a foreign country.

Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 4d

Our look at the 10 Canadian films up for the 2025 WIFF Prize in #CanadianFilm. $25,000 is at stake in the contest.

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2025 WIFF Prize in Canadian film nominees

We are getting ready for the 2025 Windsor International Film Festival. The festival starts Thursday and we are very excited as always. The festival has been running a series of 10 Canadian films on…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 5d

Outside of #Dodgers fans, I feel like tonight is the end of the #WorldSeries. Most #MLB fans will root for the winner of tonight's #Game7. #BlueJays #Mariners

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe then I can afford #healthcare. Or move to a country that includes that as part of taxes.

Forbes @forbes.com · 11d

The current Mega Millions jackpot is the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far.

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $625 Million—Here’s How Much The Winner Could Take Home After Taxes

The current Mega Millions jackpot is the second biggest lottery prize of the year so far.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 9d

Films about teenagers are usually about adults playing teenagers who are pretty and successful. Amy George is a film about teenagers and the awkwardness that goes with that time. A truly independent type film. #CanadianFilm

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Canadian film review: Amy George

I first discovered Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas with White Lie (2019). That quirky independent film got them Canadian Screen Award nominations for Best Motion Picture, Best Director, and Best Orig…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 10d

If you have been enjoying #Wayward on #Netflix, the limited series reminded us of this wonderful #CanadianFilm called #Level16.

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Why Wayward reminded us so much of Level 16

The connection between different films and TV shows: when you watch a more recent story that reminds you of something similar. We had that moment last fall while watching Can I Get a Witness and sa…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 11d

Feeling #gourd lately?

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 11d

A look into #NHL TV changes (and one #CFL one, hopefully) in #Canada. You have to dig to find things out these days.

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2025-2026 NHL TV personnel update

Finding out NHL and CFL television changes in Canada is not that easy. John Lu retired months ago as the Winnipeg bureau reporter for TSN. Brit Dort drew double duty covering the CFL in Regina and …

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 14d

RIP to a legend. Annie Hall. Looking for Mr. Goodbar. #DianeKeaton variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning ‘Annie Hall’ Star, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who starred in "Annie Hall," has died. She was 79.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 15d

Imagine if the U.S. could have thoughtful leaders to help those who need help.

Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15d

Canada’s new government is starting Automatic Federal Benefits. We’re going to pre-file taxes for up to 5.5 million low-income Canadians, so they get the benefits they are entitled to — money that would otherwise be left unclaimed.

Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 15d

Happy #longweekend to my friends in #Canada. #HappyThanksgiving.

Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 16d

Rare to recommend a #CanadianFilm that is so easily accessible. The #LilithFair documentary is a great look at a female artists festival. Seeing female energy and how they did things differently and better. I lived through this time and learned a lot.

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Canadian film review: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

I worked in radio so I had heard the mantra of not playing women back to back on the radio. Sarah McLachlan talked about the frustrations of radio stations not adding her songs because the “women” …

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 17d

#BlueJays #WantItAll

Don Hughes @donaldhughes.ca · 17d

Congratulations to the Toronto Blue Jays and lol to the New York Yankees.

Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., a Toronto Blue Jays player, looking cool.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 17d

A nice recap of the #CanadianFilm that #CBC ran on Saturday nights during the #NHL off-season. The idea is to spotlight the content on CBC Gem and make English-Canadians more aware of what their country produces.

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A recap of CBC Saturday night Canadian films in the 2025 offseason

The NHL regular season starts tonight for 4 of the Canadian teams (Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Vancouver start on Thursday). Hockey Night in Canada returns to the CBC on Saturday nights. This kicks off a…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 22d

This is the final weekend of #CanadianFilm on CBC on Saturday nights before the #NHL season starts. Yes, the films are all sports-related.

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CBC Saturday night Canadian film schedule for early October 2025

The NHL season starts on Tuesday for select American teams and Wednesday for most of the Canadian teams. This means an end to the CBC ritual of Canadian films on Saturday nights. There is one more …

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 22d

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the MLB playoffs. We catch up on the TV element. Netflix is coming out with a documentary on Canada's other MLB team, the Montréal Expos.

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2025 Toronto Blue Jays playoffs TV preview

Canadians don’t need a road map to follow the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays playoffs run. Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ is the route. Hometown announcers and production crew. Canadians are set. U.…

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 23d

Since Canada’s new government cut tolls on the Confederation Bridge from $50 to $20, and cut fares on all interprovincial ferries in Atlantic Canada, usage has gone up by 25%.

Saving you money, building our economy, connecting our country.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 23d

2 episodes in so far. On the fence on #Wayward. Not the only one. #Netflix #CanadianTV
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Wayward is a Netflix No. 1 show. Is the thriller worth your time? | CBC News

Canadian comedian Mae Martin's Netflix series Wayward co-stars Toni Collette, Sarah Gadon, Sydney Topliffe and Alyvia Alyn Lind in a chilling supernatural drama shot in Ontario.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 24d

#GrahamGreene was an acting legend. We remember some of his lesser-known roles. A Canadian actor who had an Oscar nomination. Also, what happens when a non TV journalist with a political bias suddenly hosts the key political talk show on your network.

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Canadian screens notebook: Remembering Graham Greene

Graham Greene was an actor who made acting look easy when it wasn’t. An Indigenous hero in the acting profession. A Canadian actor with an Oscar nomination. Greene passed away last month at t…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 25d

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. A good day for listening and having empathy for the lasting impacts of residential schools.

Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 25d

Finally got a catch up with the last film from Denys Arcand. Thoughtful with a bit of smartass in Testament. #CanadianFilm

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Canadian film review: Testament

There had been an emptiness, similar to the one felt by Jean-Michel Bouchard (Remy Girard) in Denys Arcand’s last release Testament. My emptiness stemmed from having difficulty in finding the…

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 27d

Rooting for #Reds and #BlueJays in #MLBPlayoffs. Otherwise, wouldn't watch. Reds haven't won a playoff game since 2012. Blue Jays not since 2016. Searching for optimism.

Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 29d

#turnaroundjourney sounds exciting. What? That means I'm losing my job. Maybe the term only applies to rich executives. #Starbucks
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Starbucks Closing At Least 12 Chicago Stores This Weekend Under Nationwide Restructuring

Stores in Wicker Park, Hyde Park and Lincoln Park are among hundreds closing as part of what Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol called a "turnaround journey" in a message to employees.

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Chad Rubel @chadrubel.bsky.social · 29d

very fair point. Perhaps even a rouge.

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