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Adoptable Dogs @adoptabledogs.bsky.social · 7h

Emme 🐕
Baby female Husky mix
Adoptable from El Paso County Canine Rescue (Colorado Springs, CO)

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/emme-78708145/co/colorado-springs/el-paso-county-canine-rescue-co516/

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 7h

It is a very complex issue because they have been fed for years and years, they probably would not know how to feed themselves.

Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 16h

This is heartbreaking .... stolen from their homes in the ocean to languish in this horrible water prison.

They desperately need an ocean sanctuary.

#Marineland #belugas #whales #cruelty

UBC Science @science.ubc.ca · 19h

To release the belugas into the wild would amount to a death sentence, said Dr. Andrew Trites of @ubcoceans.bsky.social.

If put into a setting they've never adapted to, they may get rejected by other animals and be “looking at a life of starvation, loneliness.”

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

Why finding a new home for Marineland’s 30 belugas is proving difficult and complicated | CBC News

Marineland’s 30 belugas remain at the defunct Niagara Falls, Ont., amusement park after Ottawa turned down its export request. But as the company says it’s running out of money to care for the whales ...

www.cbc.ca

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Tyler Watt @tylerwatt.bsky.social · 19h

Let’s remember: mental health is health. Everyone deserves access to care, compassion, and community support - without stigma or shame.

Check in on your friends, your colleagues, and yourself. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #onpoli

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Frances "Are You Scared Yet" Meh @francesmeh.reviews · 3d

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If you post about Canada you might even find your own posts in the feed!

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22h

SPCA wants Montrealers willing to foster baby squirrels #Montreal

www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

SPCA wants Montrealers willing to foster baby squirrels

The SPCA Montreal is looking for people to foster baby squirrels. The agency says it has taken in more than 1,000 injured or orphaned squirrels this year.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

#Fredericton Grade 8 student has spudtacular idea for giving back to his community

Shamekh Garar raised enough to donate 27 boxes of potatoes to the Greener Village Food Bank

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

Fredericton Grade 8 student has spudtacular idea for giving back to his community | CBC News

A Grade 8 student in Fredericton used a school fundraiser to give back to his community. What exactly did he give? A whole lot of potatoes.

www.cbc.ca

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 16h

Didn't Wayne Gretzky go "MAGA" and turn his back on Canada ...now he wants to peddle his wine as Proudly Canadian...we ain't buying it! 🍇🍷

#BuyCanadian #MadeInCanada 🍁 #cdnpoli

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 1d

Proudly Canadian? WTF. I think not. #cdnpoli

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 18h

“A pipeline rupture that sparked a 2024 wildfire in west-central Alberta was caused by a crack, says a report released Thursday.”

If we’re debating what can cause a wildfire still…

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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

TSB releases findings on Alberta pipeline rupture that caused explosion, wildfire | CBC News

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada published its findings on the causes of the rupture of a natural gas pipeline near Edson, Alta.

www.cbc.ca

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femiwonk.bsky.social @femiwonk.bsky.social · 19h

Is there a frog fund we can donate to? I'll gladly chip in for more frog suits on the streets in "war-torn" Portland.

DCminx 🕊🌍🔥🌱 @dcminx.bsky.social · 19h

📣The Freedom Frogs are multiplying‼️

This is the way Portland 🫡❤️🐸
Video @oregonian.com

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 18h

This is what the Cops need to be doing...I was chatting with hubby saying...'what would happen if the local cops started to arrest these #ICE thugs?" never believing they would, but even law enforcement is fed up! They live in these communities too!

More of this 👇 #Portland #Oregon #NationalGuard

TheRoadie. @roadie63.bsky.social · 19h

I just watched the video of the Portland Cop threatening to arrest an ICE agent if they drive their truck through a crowd. Now I see this where the General of the Oregon National Guard says if they get called up they will protect the protesters. People are fed up.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not crying ...you're crying 😭

What a brave and beautiful thing to do, there is no way I could do this, I wouldn't be able to stop bawling, I have tears flowing down my face just watching this.

#beautiful #goodbye #dogs 🌈

WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 1d

This is Manolo. His family invited strangers to spend time with him on his last day. His mom said, "This was such a perfect way to celebrate the life of a dog who truly loved spending time with people and their dogs. Run free and fast forever, Manolo. I will never stop missing you." 14/10 for all

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Darcy L 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @2boutdoors.bsky.social · 1d

When Canada has so called leaders like Smith and Poilievre lock step with America, Canada is but on the edge of failure too.
How long do the people allow them to get away with their sabotage of our democracy and country for their personal gain?

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

New Yorkers know Attorney General James for who she is: a champion for justice who fights relentlessly for the people. Donald Trump knows her only as an obstacle to his corruption.

My full statement:

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Cathy @cathy-nesbitt.bsky.social · 1d

Or Mexico, ya know when the weather gets cold.. ☺️

Pissed Off Canadian @eastcoastbiker2024.bsky.social · 2d

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · 2d

80% of Canadians think boycotting U.S. goods or travel is helpful: Nanos survey www.ctvnews.ca/politics/nan...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

80% of Canadians think boycotting U.S. goods or travel is helpful: Nanos survey

Four in five Canadians believe boycotting U.S.-made goods or avoiding travel to the United States could help strengthen Canada’s bargaining position with its southern neighbour.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

If Kevin O'Leary say's 'YES' ...then it must be a really bad idea and not in the interests of Canada or our borders.

#CanadaStrong #cdnpoli #borderpatrol

Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 1d

Next week on the CBC:

"Should #Canada give up what little sovereignty it has left and let American border guards tell us what to do?

Travis Dhanraj finds out why Kevin O'Leary says 'yes!'"

#cdnmedia #cdnpoli

Elizabeth Thompson @lizt1.bsky.social · 1d

U.S bill calls for negotiations for more integration between Canadian, American border agents and for U.S. law enforcement to be able to operate in Canada. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

🐈 & 🐕

#Conservatives #birthright #citizenship 🇨🇦

Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone else expecting them to say immigrants are eating cats and dogs?

#OhCanada

www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents

The Conservatives want to restrict birthright citizenship in Canada, a measure they say would mirror the rules in peer countries.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

Today's #EveryDayHEROES post 🦸‍♂️

#oceans #turtle 🐢 #rescue #Australia

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

Rare turtle native to New Guinea, northern Australia rescued from Wasaga Beach, Ont., waters #Ontario #Canada

Now in the caring hands of staff at Reptilia Whitby, Dinosaur is beginning her journey to recovery.

www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/artic...

Rare turtle native to New Guinea, northern Australia rescued from Wasaga Beach, Ont., waters

A rare and exotic Fly River Turtle native to Papua New Guinea and northern Australia was discovered struggling in a lake near Wasaga Beach over the weekend. Miles away from home and clearly in distres...

www.ctvnews.ca

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

There is only "ONE DOLLY PARTON"

....wouldn't it be amazing if all these billionaires who will never be able to spend their money in 5 lifetimes, had one ounce of her class!

#philanthropy #empathy #generosity #KindnessEffect💖

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton donation helps #Manitoba fight food insecurity #Canada - bowl for auction donated

globalnews.ca/video/114709...

Dolly Parton donation helps Manitoba fight food insecurity | Watch News Videos Online

Watch Dolly Parton donation helps Manitoba fight food insecurity Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

#Canada calls for ‘immediate’ flow of aid under new Gaza peace plan

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Canada calls for ‘immediate’ flow of aid under new Gaza peace plan - National | Globalnews.ca

On the social media platform X, the prime minister offered his congratulations to U.S. President Donald Trump for orchestrating the deal.

globalnews.ca

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 1d

As drought in B.C.’s Peace River region leads to massive wildfires and the City of Dawson Creek scrambles to find a new water source, a report released today concludes that water use by the region’s fracking industry shot up a record 50% last year.

Ben Parfitt reports. #bcpoli

Fracking’s Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC | The Tyee

A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50 per cent in 2024.

thetyee.ca

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Jackie Bigford (JackiesBuzz) 🍁 🇨🇦 @jackiebigford.bsky.social · 1d

With what we see happening in the U.S the phrase "it could never happen here" no longer carries any weight!

This is an important message given the times we are in, with democracy under attack the world over. 🇨🇦

#CanadaStrong #cdnpoli #SupremeCourtOfCanada

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 2d

Sean Fraser 🇨🇦
This year marks 150 years of the Supreme Court of Canada helping to shape this country, standing in ardent defence of Canadian democracy and in defence of our freedoms.
May its work continue so that 150 years from now, Canada remains the true North, strong, and free. #cdnpoli

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

YES! MORE OF THIS! Thank you Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold from Oregon’s National Guard 🙏

Source: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

#Oregon #Portland #50501Movement

@WinterPolitics1
The Oregon national guard general says if the Oregon National guard were to be deployed they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters not ICE.

And a photo of the Oregon National Guard General

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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 2d

You've asked for it and here it is! My new podcast, 2 Bitches From Texas, with my sister Cathryn Hartt is now live on Spotify! Check out the trailer and make sure to subscribe. bit.ly/474rY5l

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