Barry
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Canadian, progressive, retired (mostly). Please no DM’s
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😲😲😲😲😲In a shocking moment, the U.S. Anthem is BOOED loudly in AUSTRALIA . Trump has made America a global embarrassment.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:57 AM
😲😲😲😲😲In a shocking moment, the U.S. Anthem is BOOED loudly in AUSTRALIA . Trump has made America a global embarrassment.
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Right now it should be absolutely clear why Canadians didn't travel to Minneapolis to watch IIHF World Junior hockey. That is why the stands weren't full.
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Right now it should be absolutely clear why Canadians didn't travel to Minneapolis to watch IIHF World Junior hockey. That is why the stands weren't full.
I’m pretty sure that the shot counters at the Canada Finland game are products of the US school system.
January 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I’m pretty sure that the shot counters at the Canada Finland game are products of the US school system.
Bourbon Waves a White Flag
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Bourbon Waves a White Flag
In every war, there are some battles that are more symbolic than others.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Bourbon Waves a White Flag
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"‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock Intl Criminal Court judge out of daily life. Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards or access everyday services (Uber, Alexa, Ticketmaster...) in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary." www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
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December 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock Intl Criminal Court judge out of daily life. Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards or access everyday services (Uber, Alexa, Ticketmaster...) in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary." www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Angels of Afghanistan: Their Story in Their Own Words
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Angels of Afghanistan: Their Story in Their Own Words
Last month, we shared the inspiring story of six remarkable young Afghan women who escaped the Taliban to come to Canada in pursuit of their education and dreams.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Angels of Afghanistan: Their Story in Their Own Words
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Just like Kramer, he made all the stops. He even refused a rider with an expired bus pass.
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Man who took Hamilton bus on joy ride 'did a great job' driving, left no dings, say police | CBC News
He made several stops along the way, allowing passengers to get on and off, police say. He was then arrested.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Just like Kramer, he made all the stops. He even refused a rider with an expired bus pass.
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Herman Göring Would Have Loved Mar-a-Lago
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Herman Göring Is Having a Moment
Herman Göring is having a moment.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Herman Göring Would Have Loved Mar-a-Lago
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Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
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November 10, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Canadian PM Mark Carney: "Large American online platforms have become seas of racism, misogyny, antisemitism, islamophobia and hate in all its forms... My government will act."
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
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If you have a 3D printer you can make your own Best Friends Forever miniatures.
October 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If you have a 3D printer you can make your own Best Friends Forever miniatures.
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“...when they come down to meet us, they’ll tell their friends, ‘Oh, we’re going down to Fargo’ and their friends tell them ‘you’re not going to buy anything are you?’ And they’re serious about it.”
Friends don't let friends shop American 👍🏼 🇨🇦 #Canada
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Friends don't let friends shop American 👍🏼 🇨🇦 #Canada
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Fargo distillery caught in fight over tariffs and Canada's ban on American liquor - KVRR Local News
Owner Joel Kath with barrels of whiskey at Proof Artisan Distillers, Fargo.FARGO (KVRR) – As the tariff wars continue to escalate, a Fargo distillery is among a number of American craft distillers get...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:55 AM
“...when they come down to meet us, they’ll tell their friends, ‘Oh, we’re going down to Fargo’ and their friends tell them ‘you’re not going to buy anything are you?’ And they’re serious about it.”
Friends don't let friends shop American 👍🏼 🇨🇦 #Canada
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Friends don't let friends shop American 👍🏼 🇨🇦 #Canada
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This will discourage more Canadians regarding wintering in the US.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This will discourage more Canadians regarding wintering in the US.
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Back in Venezuela, Ana's uncle was convicted in 2017 of helping a drug trafficker escape from prison and served six months in prison.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Back in Venezuela, Ana's uncle was convicted in 2017 of helping a drug trafficker escape from prison and served six months in prison.
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I’m so sick of Polievre’s taxpayer funded election campaigning. He’s currently touring Northern Ontario spreading his special kind of Maple MAGA hate while his wife runs her private businesses out of the taxpayer funded lodging we provide them.
He needs to tour his own riding.
He needs to tour his own riding.
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I’m so sick of Polievre’s taxpayer funded election campaigning. He’s currently touring Northern Ontario spreading his special kind of Maple MAGA hate while his wife runs her private businesses out of the taxpayer funded lodging we provide them.
He needs to tour his own riding.
He needs to tour his own riding.
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Patients are following false health claims and it's led to adverse outcomes. We can't deny that misinformation poses a serious threat. That's why @uwaterloo.ca has developed a research tool to track health misinformation patterns before they become potential catastrophes.
'Life-or-death' issue: How one tool is identifying false health claims on social media
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October 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Patients are following false health claims and it's led to adverse outcomes. We can't deny that misinformation poses a serious threat. That's why @uwaterloo.ca has developed a research tool to track health misinformation patterns before they become potential catastrophes.
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This is incredibly sad. Will people actually get the message now?
Doubtful.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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Doubtful.
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Premature baby dies of measles in Alberta outbreak's 1st death | CBC News
Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shor...
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October 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This is incredibly sad. Will people actually get the message now?
Doubtful.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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Doubtful.
#abpoli #cdnpoli
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“A report by the CBC revealed that Pierre Poilievre hired the team behind Canada Proud to ‘boost his messages online.’ The organization has since been caught running disinformation campaigns targeting Mark Carney. Canadians deserve to know every last detail about Poilievre‘s ties to Canada Proud.”
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September 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
“A report by the CBC revealed that Pierre Poilievre hired the team behind Canada Proud to ‘boost his messages online.’ The organization has since been caught running disinformation campaigns targeting Mark Carney. Canadians deserve to know every last detail about Poilievre‘s ties to Canada Proud.”
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korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
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September 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM