Ron Sikkema 🇨🇦
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Love 🚲,🛶, 🥏⛳️, gardening, blue jays⚾️, leafs🏒 and of course the Argooooos🏈 also proud Dad
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The history of Black Canadians is one of relentless progress, earned through perseverance, and carried forward by opening doors for so many to follow.
This week, we celebrated 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
This week, we celebrated 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
February 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The history of Black Canadians is one of relentless progress, earned through perseverance, and carried forward by opening doors for so many to follow.
This week, we celebrated 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
This week, we celebrated 30 years of Black History Month in Canada.
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We’re at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14 with science fun for the whole family—including activities to celebrate the upcoming Artemis II mission! Journey into lunar science with us to explore the Moon, discover how animals stay warm in the cold & try some icy cool experiments.
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 PM
We’re at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14 with science fun for the whole family—including activities to celebrate the upcoming Artemis II mission! Journey into lunar science with us to explore the Moon, discover how animals stay warm in the cold & try some icy cool experiments.
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Energy is more in-demand than ever–what does this mean for the electricity grid in Ontario?🔌⚡️Learn about the incoming energy transformation at wattnext.ca . Plus, explore energy sector careers and educational resources!
February 3, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Energy is more in-demand than ever–what does this mean for the electricity grid in Ontario?🔌⚡️Learn about the incoming energy transformation at wattnext.ca . Plus, explore energy sector careers and educational resources!
Jack frost was busy creating crystal trees in Caledon this morning.
February 3, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Jack frost was busy creating crystal trees in Caledon this morning.
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“If her death feels like a compounded loss, it is because she takes with her the dozens of offbeat women (and sometimes men) whom she coaxed out of her person and into existence.” Rachel Syme writes about the comedic legacy of Catherine O'Hara. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/naCy_M
Catherine O’Hara’s Unforgettable Delivery
The Canadian actress’s oddball utterances became lasting comedic earworms, among them her one-word scream in “Home Alone”: “Kevin!”
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February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“If her death feels like a compounded loss, it is because she takes with her the dozens of offbeat women (and sometimes men) whom she coaxed out of her person and into existence.” Rachel Syme writes about the comedic legacy of Catherine O'Hara. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/naCy_M
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Editorial: I don’t celebrate Groundhog Day because I honour groundhogs every day of the year
Editorial: I don’t celebrate Groundhog Day because I honour groundhogs every day of the year
As February 2nd approaches, and I watch my friends and family stress over making the perfect plans for Groundhog Day, I can’t help but sit back and watch in bewilderment. Because you see, for me, ever...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Editorial: I don’t celebrate Groundhog Day because I honour groundhogs every day of the year
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When anyone from SCTV dies it’s like 30 people have died. Every character they created was as alive as anyone else you’ve ever met.
January 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM
When anyone from SCTV dies it’s like 30 people have died. Every character they created was as alive as anyone else you’ve ever met.
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Tomorrow is Curling Day in Canada! 🇨🇦
Catch all the action live on TSN. 📺
Catch all the action live on TSN. 📺
January 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Tomorrow is Curling Day in Canada! 🇨🇦
Catch all the action live on TSN. 📺
Catch all the action live on TSN. 📺
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He's from the US. Kudos to him for standing up as he has.
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494K views · 39K reactions | “Right now, I couldn’t be prouder to be the Canadian national team coach” 🇨🇦⚽️
#CanMNT coach Jesse Marsch responded to U.S. president Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Canada be...
“Right now, I couldn’t be prouder to be the Canadian national team coach” 🇨🇦⚽️
#CanMNT coach Jesse Marsch responded to U.S. president Donald Trump’s rhetoric on Canada being a 51st state
The...
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January 25, 2026 at 5:44 PM
He's from the US. Kudos to him for standing up as he has.
www.facebook.com/reel/5090900...
www.facebook.com/reel/5090900...
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BTS TRIVIA: The suit I’m wearing I bought in 2004. I waited in line to pay for it behind Tom Patterson (the man who started @stratfest.bsky.social )
January 24, 2026 at 2:50 AM
BTS TRIVIA: The suit I’m wearing I bought in 2004. I waited in line to pay for it behind Tom Patterson (the man who started @stratfest.bsky.social )
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Kicked off our Cabinet meeting in Québec City with Bonhomme.
January 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Kicked off our Cabinet meeting in Québec City with Bonhomme.
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If ‘Being Excited’ was a category in the Olympics, we’d take home the gold medal! 🥇
The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?
The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?
January 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
If ‘Being Excited’ was a category in the Olympics, we’d take home the gold medal! 🥇
The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?
The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?
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🔴 NEW VIDEO: Canada’s leadership is meeting inside a building designed to stop an American invasion
Canada’s leadership is meeting inside a building designed to stop an American invasion
Canada’s leadership is meeting inside a building designed to stop an American invasion. Read that again.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:28 AM
🔴 NEW VIDEO: Canada’s leadership is meeting inside a building designed to stop an American invasion
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Trump demands Carney give him his standing ovation from Davos
Trump demands Carney give him his standing ovation from Davos
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND - Following his poorly-received and rambling address at the World Economic Forum, U.S. President Donald Trump angrily demanded that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney personally gi...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Trump demands Carney give him his standing ovation from Davos
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“People think we’re not at the level of crisis yet. But we are: with the Canadians, with NATO, Great Britain, the Danes, the French, talking about us as if we are a putative enemy at this point. All because of these deranged plans from one man…” — Tom Nichols
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
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January 20, 2026 at 11:48 PM
“People think we’re not at the level of crisis yet. But we are: with the Canadians, with NATO, Great Britain, the Danes, the French, talking about us as if we are a putative enemy at this point. All because of these deranged plans from one man…” — Tom Nichols
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“We know the old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy… The powerful have their power. But we have something, too: the capacity to stop pretending.”
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
“We know the old order is not coming back. We shouldn’t mourn it. Nostalgia is not a strategy… The powerful have their power. But we have something, too: the capacity to stop pretending.”
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
— Canadian PM Mark Carney at Davos, basically announcing divorce from America and receiving a standing ovation
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Grey skies + post-holidays blues are common this time of year–but fun is calling! 📞 Come by for play time, new discoveries and squeals of joy. 🧸🎣🛒
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Grey skies + post-holidays blues are common this time of year–but fun is calling! 📞 Come by for play time, new discoveries and squeals of joy. 🧸🎣🛒
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
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Timeline cleanse.
🇨🇦🥅🏒 Hockey + Basketball 🏀 🇨🇦
🇨🇦🥅🏒 Hockey + Basketball 🏀 🇨🇦
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Timeline cleanse.
🇨🇦🥅🏒 Hockey + Basketball 🏀 🇨🇦
🇨🇦🥅🏒 Hockey + Basketball 🏀 🇨🇦
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Are you looking for free activities that are fun, educational and cozy? Then we’ve got you covered!
We’re back with our friends at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14! ❄
We’re back with our friends at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14! ❄
January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Are you looking for free activities that are fun, educational and cozy? Then we’ve got you covered!
We’re back with our friends at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14! ❄
We’re back with our friends at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14! ❄
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Happy 92nd , to the one and only Former Liberal Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. 🎂 🎈🫡
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
January 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Happy 92nd , to the one and only Former Liberal Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. 🎂 🎈🫡
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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Canada is taking Minnesota. It’s settled.
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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January 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
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The Grand Slam of Karaoke is underway.
And there’s a group of curlers jumping around to start the show, including skips Kerri Einarson and Kyle Waddell, who play in the championship games tomorrow.
This is curling. This place is packed. I’m signing off for the night. Good night
And there’s a group of curlers jumping around to start the show, including skips Kerri Einarson and Kyle Waddell, who play in the championship games tomorrow.
This is curling. This place is packed. I’m signing off for the night. Good night
January 11, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The Grand Slam of Karaoke is underway.
And there’s a group of curlers jumping around to start the show, including skips Kerri Einarson and Kyle Waddell, who play in the championship games tomorrow.
This is curling. This place is packed. I’m signing off for the night. Good night
And there’s a group of curlers jumping around to start the show, including skips Kerri Einarson and Kyle Waddell, who play in the championship games tomorrow.
This is curling. This place is packed. I’m signing off for the night. Good night
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.