Mike Olson
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Just an accountant by day, posting about random stuff.
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Unfortunately, countermeasures are going to be the way to go as the IS has shown agreements are only being made to be broken
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Trump Dismisses Last-Gasp EU Push to Stop Tariffs Kicking In
President Donald Trump rejected a European Union proposal to drop tariffs on all bilateral trade in industrial goods with the US, meaning that his 20% tariff on all EU imports is due to come into forc...
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April 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Unfortunately, countermeasures are going to be the way to go as the IS has shown agreements are only being made to be broken
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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This problem with ICBC has been for years and they are just now apologizing. And, the solution is just 10 more examiners.
Based on this maybe the rebate should be more to each insured driver as they are definitely saving money on salaries
globalnews.ca/news/1112042...
Based on this maybe the rebate should be more to each insured driver as they are definitely saving money on salaries
globalnews.ca/news/1112042...
ICBC apologizes to customers for long wait times for driving tests | Globalnews.ca
ICBC says that due to an increase in demand and a shortage of examiners, customers are having to wait as long as seven months to take a driving test.
globalnews.ca
April 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This problem with ICBC has been for years and they are just now apologizing. And, the solution is just 10 more examiners.
Based on this maybe the rebate should be more to each insured driver as they are definitely saving money on salaries
globalnews.ca/news/1112042...
Based on this maybe the rebate should be more to each insured driver as they are definitely saving money on salaries
globalnews.ca/news/1112042...
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The White House Correspondents’ Association said it fired host Amber Ruffin so it can instead focus the dinner on celebrating the First Amendment.
Which apparently can be done best by preventing a gay black woman from speaking.
Which apparently can be done best by preventing a gay black woman from speaking.
March 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The White House Correspondents’ Association said it fired host Amber Ruffin so it can instead focus the dinner on celebrating the First Amendment.
Which apparently can be done best by preventing a gay black woman from speaking.
Which apparently can be done best by preventing a gay black woman from speaking.
The US extorting other countries is the new way of foreign affairs.
The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the US have not yet been finalized, Ukrainian officials said, after a summary of Washington's latest offer suggested it was demanding all of Ukraine's natural resources income for years reut.rs/42hn4AF
Ukraine says mineral deal not final; summary shows US demands more income
The terms of a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S. have not yet been finalised, Ukrainian officials said on Friday, after a summary of Washington's latest offer suggested it was demanding all of Ukraine's natural resources income for years.
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March 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The US extorting other countries is the new way of foreign affairs.
The response to the US from Carney is measured and reasonable. And, most of all firm which is needed.
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Canada PM Mark Carney says old relationship with US 'is over'
The Canadian leader said his country's relationship with the US had changed due to Trump's tariffs, jeopardising future cooperation.
www.bbc.com
March 28, 2025 at 5:21 AM
The response to the US from Carney is measured and reasonable. And, most of all firm which is needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Poilievre’s justification of why he does not get his security clearance just does not compute.
Blaming the Liberals for curtailing your speech comes across as someone blaming their younger sibling for something you did.
Blaming the Liberals for curtailing your speech comes across as someone blaming their younger sibling for something you did.
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Poilievre’s justification of why he does not get his security clearance just does not compute.
Blaming the Liberals for curtailing your speech comes across as someone blaming their younger sibling for something you did.
Blaming the Liberals for curtailing your speech comes across as someone blaming their younger sibling for something you did.
For the Liberals this is a good thing in BC that Clark is not running. She would have damaged some of the momentum in BC if she was associated with the party. The baggage she has from her time in B.C. politics is large
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Former B.C. premier Christy Clark won’t enter federal election race
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark announced Monday that she will not be running with the Liberals in the upcoming federal election.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For the Liberals this is a good thing in BC that Clark is not running. She would have damaged some of the momentum in BC if she was associated with the party. The baggage she has from her time in B.C. politics is large
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Did Danielle Smith just destroy the Conservatives election chances before the election has even been called?
Here’s hoping it did.
Here’s hoping it did.
March 24, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Did Danielle Smith just destroy the Conservatives election chances before the election has even been called?
Here’s hoping it did.
Here’s hoping it did.
Although specific to Chilliwack this is a story that is going to be everywhere as people stay on the sidelines. With the level of uncertainty, people are going to hold off on major decisions related to housing.
www.theprogress.com/local-news/s...
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'Substantial' decline in Chilliwack-area home sales linked to tariff concerns, says board
'Great deal of uncertainty' in economy will likely continue to affect home sales in Chilliwack and area
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March 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Although specific to Chilliwack this is a story that is going to be everywhere as people stay on the sidelines. With the level of uncertainty, people are going to hold off on major decisions related to housing.
www.theprogress.com/local-news/s...
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live music is such an important outlet for creativity. The focus has gone from these larger venues to breweries, coffee shops to restaurants filling the void. These type of venues give an intimate performance which you really can’t get at big venues and I am here for it.
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How British Columbians are getting creative with live music venues | CBC News
Live music venues are closing. Whether it's nightclubs in downtown Vancouver, a non-profit space in the province's capital or a smaller venue in rural British Columbia, dedicated spaces for artists to...
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March 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
live music is such an important outlet for creativity. The focus has gone from these larger venues to breweries, coffee shops to restaurants filling the void. These type of venues give an intimate performance which you really can’t get at big venues and I am here for it.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Opening day baseball with the Dodgers on is a good way to start the day
a dodgers baseball player is raising his arms in the air in front of a crowd
ALT: a dodgers baseball player is raising his arms in the air in front of a crowd
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March 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Opening day baseball with the Dodgers on is a good way to start the day
The US has shown who they are to the world in the past month.
Canada should look at the US not as an ally any more. This is only just starting and Canadians need to be prepared for anything based on the unpredictable nature of the US and their leadership
Canada should look at the US not as an ally any more. This is only just starting and Canadians need to be prepared for anything based on the unpredictable nature of the US and their leadership
March 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The US has shown who they are to the world in the past month.
Canada should look at the US not as an ally any more. This is only just starting and Canadians need to be prepared for anything based on the unpredictable nature of the US and their leadership
Canada should look at the US not as an ally any more. This is only just starting and Canadians need to be prepared for anything based on the unpredictable nature of the US and their leadership
The Canadian response was known but I am surprised about the 21 day delay on some items. This feels like an off ramp for the US to resume normal trade but with the unpredictable nature of trade with the US I would have gone to an immediate tariff on everything
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www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Canada will retaliate with 25% tariffs on billions worth of U.S. goods as Trump’s tariff deadline passes
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is prepared for a trade war with its southern neighbour as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Tuesday at midnight...
www.ctvnews.ca
March 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Canadian response was known but I am surprised about the 21 day delay on some items. This feels like an off ramp for the US to resume normal trade but with the unpredictable nature of trade with the US I would have gone to an immediate tariff on everything
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Such a cool episode talking about the impact of this song on the music industry and the impact of Garage Band too. Music
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The Umbrella Effect: How Rihanna’s Breakout Hit Changed Pop Music Forever
Podcast Episode · Switched on Pop · 2025-02-25 · 37m
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March 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Such a cool episode talking about the impact of this song on the music industry and the impact of Garage Band too. Music
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
With the rapidly changing trend in polling the Conservatives are going to have to offer more then 3 word slogans if they are going to keep people. I don’t see them being able to help themselves to anything but create the slogans of “verb the noun” as their strategy.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Federal polls showing a rare, rapid shift — but unclear if numbers will hold | CBC News
Recent federal polls have shown a dramatic shift in Canadians’ voting preferences, but analysts say there is no guarantee it's a lasting trend.
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February 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
With the rapidly changing trend in polling the Conservatives are going to have to offer more then 3 word slogans if they are going to keep people. I don’t see them being able to help themselves to anything but create the slogans of “verb the noun” as their strategy.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Without security guarantees by the US this seems to be what can only be called a shakedown of Ukraine.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
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Ukraine, U.S. agree to framework for economic deal with access to rare earth minerals, Ukrainian officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.
www.cbsnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Without security guarantees by the US this seems to be what can only be called a shakedown of Ukraine.
www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...
We can reset the counter back to zero for days trucks have not hit an overpass.
If two are hit in one day, the question is do we have to wait an extra day before starting the counter up again?
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If two are hit in one day, the question is do we have to wait an extra day before starting the counter up again?
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Entire fleet suspended after truck hits overpass in Langley
A trucking company has had its entire fleet suspended after a semi truck struck an overpass in Langley Thursday morning.
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February 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
We can reset the counter back to zero for days trucks have not hit an overpass.
If two are hit in one day, the question is do we have to wait an extra day before starting the counter up again?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
If two are hit in one day, the question is do we have to wait an extra day before starting the counter up again?
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Rogers making a department that provides poor service even smaller which obviously will improve the service 🙄
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Rogers cutting 'small percentage' of customer service employees
Rogers Communications Inc. says it has laid off employees from its customer service department amid a shift in customer habits.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
February 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Rogers making a department that provides poor service even smaller which obviously will improve the service 🙄
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/com...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/com...
I feel with everything that is going on, that this will get lost in the news cycle.
However, this is a huge accomplishment recognizing aboriginal title for the Haida First Nation
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However, this is a huge accomplishment recognizing aboriginal title for the Haida First Nation
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Haida celebrate title agreement, Trudeau emotional at ceremony
The federal government will recognize Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii off British Columbia’s northern coast in a historic agreement with the Haida First Nation.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I feel with everything that is going on, that this will get lost in the news cycle.
However, this is a huge accomplishment recognizing aboriginal title for the Haida First Nation
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However, this is a huge accomplishment recognizing aboriginal title for the Haida First Nation
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
At this point the US is fulfilling the Ugly American stereotype with everything they have been doing domestically and abroad
If the goal was to reduce their standing in the world and make the country a laughing stock to everyone else they are succeeding
If the goal was to reduce their standing in the world and make the country a laughing stock to everyone else they are succeeding
February 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
At this point the US is fulfilling the Ugly American stereotype with everything they have been doing domestically and abroad
If the goal was to reduce their standing in the world and make the country a laughing stock to everyone else they are succeeding
If the goal was to reduce their standing in the world and make the country a laughing stock to everyone else they are succeeding
The Four Nations Cup having to try to have people not boo an anthem by asking to be respectful is an interesting take. It is not Sweden they need to worry about regarding the anthem.
The US on the other hand is going to hear some negative feedback.
The US on the other hand is going to hear some negative feedback.
February 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The Four Nations Cup having to try to have people not boo an anthem by asking to be respectful is an interesting take. It is not Sweden they need to worry about regarding the anthem.
The US on the other hand is going to hear some negative feedback.
The US on the other hand is going to hear some negative feedback.
Danielle Smith and the UCP’s blatant corruption might be their undoing now. The AHS scandal might be the tipping point to where she is gone.
February 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Danielle Smith and the UCP’s blatant corruption might be their undoing now. The AHS scandal might be the tipping point to where she is gone.
Goldy Hyder discussing fentanyl as an issue seems like a stretch coming from the Business Council of Canada shows how Trumps false flag seeps into the discussion
Fetanyl is not the issue. Trump picked a trade fight.
At least CBC pushed back on the point (Natasha Fatah)
Fetanyl is not the issue. Trump picked a trade fight.
At least CBC pushed back on the point (Natasha Fatah)
February 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Goldy Hyder discussing fentanyl as an issue seems like a stretch coming from the Business Council of Canada shows how Trumps false flag seeps into the discussion
Fetanyl is not the issue. Trump picked a trade fight.
At least CBC pushed back on the point (Natasha Fatah)
Fetanyl is not the issue. Trump picked a trade fight.
At least CBC pushed back on the point (Natasha Fatah)
Listening to Global BC and the conservative economist discuss the tariffs is at least eye opening. I am not sure the thought process will resonate with Canadians
February 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Listening to Global BC and the conservative economist discuss the tariffs is at least eye opening. I am not sure the thought process will resonate with Canadians
The problem with Poilievre is that even when he communicates something about tariffs he cannot help himsel by putting in the Conservatives tag lines.
When Trump fires out after a plane crash “common sense” as a statement, do the Conservatives not see the problem saying they have common sense
When Trump fires out after a plane crash “common sense” as a statement, do the Conservatives not see the problem saying they have common sense
February 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The problem with Poilievre is that even when he communicates something about tariffs he cannot help himsel by putting in the Conservatives tag lines.
When Trump fires out after a plane crash “common sense” as a statement, do the Conservatives not see the problem saying they have common sense
When Trump fires out after a plane crash “common sense” as a statement, do the Conservatives not see the problem saying they have common sense