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Glenna 🇨🇦 @gacross.bsky.social · 2h

I see all these videos of ICE and other troops pushing, shoving, gassing, pepper spraying protestors who appear to be completely peaceful and I wonder… Do they actually think they are “stopping crime”, “keeping the peace” etc? Or did they just sign up to hurt people for fun? Looks like the latter.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13h

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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ᑕᕼᗴᖇYᒪ @cheryl2877.bsky.social · 2d

Please ~ take a minute …

This is a MUST listen to 💙

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Civil & Human Rights Activist “Bad” Brad Berkwitt @badbrad2024.bsky.social · 13m

www.newzbreaker.com/2025/10/13/f...

Find Out Who Got Challenged To Step In A Boxing Ring For Charity! Will They Have The Balls? - Newz Breaker

https://www.tiktok.com/@badbrad2024/video/7557551101751348510?lang=en Click Here to Order Boxing Interviews Of A Lifetime By "Bad" Brad Berkwitt

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 5h

Israeli officials are openly defying Trump’s so-called Gaza “peace plan.” The defense minister says bombing will continue after hostages are returned and that Gaza’s tunnels will be destroyed “under U.S. supervision”. Call it what it is, it’s not peace, but a US backed siege.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 4h

What's behind the boost in tourism in #Canada?
Paul Hollingsworth with a look at the tourism boost in Canada and how it’s expanding the season.

www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/1...

CTV National News: What's behind the boost in tourism in Canada?

Paul Hollingsworth with a look at the tourism boost in Canada and how it’s expanding the season.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 4h

On this day in 1951, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip attended a 15-minute exhibition game at Maple Leaf Gardens between the Maple Leafs and the Chicago Black Hawks. The game was played to raise money for charity, with Elizabeth sitting in a specially-made Royal Box.

A black-and-white photograph showing Princess Elizabeth, shaking hands with a hockey player wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey. A Union Jack flag is draped in the foreground. Several men in formal attire, including one who appears to be Prince Philip, stand nearby. A crowd is visible in the background, suggesting a formal event or ceremony.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 4h

Epidurals are rare in Japan, where some believe that women who endure childbirth without pain-relief enjoy closer bonds with their children. Hoping to nudge up the number of babies being born, Tokyo govt has begun rolling out subsidies to help women pay for epidurals and chip away at that stigma

To Tackle a Baby Shortage, Tokyo Tries Easing the Pain of Childbirth

The Japanese capital is rolling out subsidies for epidurals in a country where cost is a barrier and women are often encouraged to endure the pain of delivery.

www.wsj.com

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Zee207702🇨🇦🍁📎 @zee207702.bsky.social · 4h

New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor’easter approaches - The Guardian

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 4h

In 1911, Angelina Napolitano killed her abusive husband. While she was sentenced to death, public outcry led to the commuting of her sentence.
Her case brought national awareness to the issue of domestic abuse in Canada.
This is her story.

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A vintage black-and-white illustration of a woman with curly hair, wearing a high-necked blouse with puffed sleeves and a belt, sitting and looking thoughtfully to the side, with a window and shadow in the background.

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 3h

US Boycott Holding Strong And Farmers In Tears.
#cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=laL7...

US Boycott Holding Strong And Farmers In Tears

YouTube video by Guard The Leaf

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 3h

Happy Birthday, Paul Simon! 🎶
What's s favorite Simon & Garfunkel or Paul solo tune? 🎶
Born in Newark on October 13, 1941, Simon, along with his elementary school friend Art Garfunkel, formed the duo Tom & Jerry as a teenager. After being signed to Columbia Records in 1963, they changed their 👇

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Canuk22_Elbows_up! @canuk22.bsky.social · 7h

This much winning must be unbearable.

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Lisa @lisab0923.bsky.social · 3h

They’re always so mad.

#markcarney

youtube.com/watch?v=V3me...

Of course he’s going. Duh. #markcarney #peacesummit #peace #canada

YouTube video by Lisab0923

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Canuk22_Elbows_up! @canuk22.bsky.social · 3h

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 3h

No one’s against ICE or immigration enforcement. They’re against ICE being comprised of fascist high school bullies who couldn’t cut it in the military and think that shooting pastors in the head with plastic bullets, for no reason, is acceptable.

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Phoenix🔥 @fivetimessix.bsky.social · 1h

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Zee207702🇨🇦🍁📎 @zee207702.bsky.social · 3h

Good Morning Luvs~ 🤗💗🎶☕️🌷☀️🐾🇨🇦🍁
Happy Monday! New day,new week,new unlimited positive possibilities,make good choices!
Look out for each other & keep safe!
It’s officially Thanksgiving day here, enjoy! 🦃🥂🥧
Be kind💗
Don’t be a donkey butt🤨

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 2h

Supermarket chain Publix announced it will now allow customers to openly carry firearms inside its Florida stores. www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/p...

Publix to allow open carry in Florida stores, prompting mixed reactions from shoppers

Under Florida law, businesses and private property owners can choose whether to allow or ban open carry on their premises.

www.cbsnews.com

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Breen Ouellette (he/him) @breeno.bsky.social · 5h

"This was all about some ugliness that we’re not part of. We’re not in politics. We’re just some guys in Virginia making good whisky. But unfortunately, we’re the victims."

Everyone is "in politics" in a democracy.

Tell these American whisky guys to vote harder or cope harder.

Canada’s boycott America movement is hurting innocent bystanders | CNN Business

Virginia Distillery CEO Gareth Moore was bullish on his company’s American single malt whisky sales north of the border when 2025 kicked off.

www.cnn.com

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Ms Staceroo if you're nasty @staceroo.bsky.social · 3h

"But then demand crashed as the centuries-long friendship between the United States and Canada broke down amid bruised feelings over tariffs and President Donald Trump’s threat to make Canada the 51st US state."

The arrogance and ignorance of this statement is breathtaking.

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Ian Ford 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 @ianford.bsky.social · 3h

The headline about poor American "innocent bystanders" being victimised by horrible Canadian meanies and dismissing the Canadian response to existential threats to their country as "bruised feelings" is revealing about the sneery attitude the US has towards its Northern Neighbour.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2h

Canada’s Snowbirds 🍁

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Jeff's Fact Checker @thunderbayed.bsky.social · 2h

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 2h

In Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt at this historic Peace Summit, meeting with international leaders to move us closer to a lasting, just, and sustainable peace for the Middle East.

This is a moment of hope for Israelis, for Palestinians, and for the world.

Prime Minister Carney attends the Middle East Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 2h

Credit to @daveyandsky

#Shelburne #NovaScotia

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