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Today’s News: Canadians are 😠 about those tariffs. Plus a wildfires update

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Hi all -- our power is out and my phone power is limited. So I may not be able to post until tomorrow. In the meantime

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Catching up with the news: Heroes of the Flames, FTFG, and World Cup stories

Canada wildland fire information system mapHeroes of the flamesSome courageous people. Chance Paavola View on Threads View on Threads Here is a fascinating interview from the National Post with Chief Helen Paavol...

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Sunday Funday: Some posts about the wildfires. Plus good posts, funny posts, getting old(er), Carney hat trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers and World Cup Stories

First, a few more posts about those wildfires: View on Threads View on Threads This is priceless!From Kier AtkinsonTweet of the day…… - Cole BennettRead on Substack Feeling exactly the same way her...

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Round-up: just some political cartoons, plus some commentary about the week

Dali - Soft Construction with Boiled Beans (Premonition of Civil War) Just some cartoons and comments on the week - and the Dali painting seemed appropriate...Canadian wildfires The Toronto Star has an interactive wildf...

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Today’s News: Canada battles terrible fires but we are keeping our Elbows Up! Trump speech is a Nothingburger. And some World Cup Stories

In Canadian news today, the wildfires are so terrible right now. And we aren't the only ones fighting this battle. View on Threads Here in Saskatoon we don't have smoke (yet) but lots of people east of us are in the sou...

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Today’s News: Saying “no” to Poilievre and Trump. Plus World Cup Stories

A recent poll that showed Poilievre had narrowed the gap between him and Carney - now he's only 6 points behind, instead of 9.The thing is, this isn't going to stand up. Not after Lethbridge Liberace and all the fallout this we...

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Wednesday Wit: Clips and comments from our Bizarro World. Plus today’s World Cup stories

Anyone who read DC Comics in their youth will likely remember their "Bizarro World" issues.A useful concept, as it turns out -- too many people seem to be living in Bizarro World now, where up is down, monsters are electa...

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Catching up with the news about Carney and bridges and reports and Ukraine and Trump. Plus World Cup Stories and other sports

Hey, lots of news since Saturday! Gordie Howe Bridge update CTV reports: Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the deal brokered between Canada and the United States to open the delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge a...

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Sunday Funday: I’m Forswunk! So here are some good posts & funny posts, plus What an Asshole, Carney Hat Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers, World Cup stories

Cartoon by Mick O'Hara Anyone else forswunk? [exhausted from work, heat, lack of sleep, etc.] It’s a gorgeous word from the 1300s, to which I have added my own riff with ‘foreswunk’: exhausted before you even begin. - ...

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Wrapping up the week: Canada v Poilievre, Canada v USA, ICE Gestapo v USA, Spain v Trump, plus World Cup Stories and shout out to Gaby Dabrowski

Canada v Poilievre: laugh of the week That white satin cowboy suit seemed to be the final blow to his credibility with Canadian media. Robert Fife on the latest round of Conservative infighting: "This party is falling apart be...

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Today’s News: Carney, Trudeau, Poilievre, Trump and Count Binface. Plus World Cup Stories

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Thursday: Just some good news and a few funny posts, plus World Cup Stories

Busy day today so a shorter blog piece tonight!First, some good news and funny posts about Canada and Carney View on Threads Here's how you hold an impromptu press conference. youtu.be/IMiPkgUoxDQ?...[image or embed]...

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Wednesday Wit: some good comments about Poilievre and Trump and Carney and US-Canada relations and living your dreams, plus World Cup Stories

So Poilievre went to Calgary and it didn't go very well: The Canadian media is constantly, desperately trying to prop Poilievre up at this serious policy thinker but fortunately he regularly intervenes to make clear that he’...

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Today’s News: World Cup stories – Everything Trump Touches Dies. Plus, Carney get Subs, and checking in on Canada’s far-right

The world is laughing at Trump And at FIFAWorld Cup Stories - #ETTD Everything Trump Touches Dies Incredible to watch Monday's US v Belgium game and realize Trump has done it again View on Threads View on Threads...

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Canada ends its World Cup journey. Plus Sunday Funday posts, Getting Old(er), Animal Crackers

Our World Cup journey is over[image or embed]— Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 (@jmcelroy.bsky.social) July 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM The boys did good Canada’s World Cup Journey Ends in Houston. What a Ride It Has Been. 🍁 By Annie K...

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Its Cartoon Day! Plus catching up with the news, some TrumpWatch, and World Cup stories

A few good cartoons:

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Today’s News: Absolutely excellent Canada Strong announcements, plus World Cup Stories

When July 1 happens on a Wednesday, Canadians usually take the Thursday and Friday off too, so we engineer a five-day weekend to kick off the summer. This year, that break did not happen for PM Carney. Wow! Canada and ...

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Wednesday Wit: Thanks Carney, Trudeau, Marc Miller, Bryan Adams, Tod Maffin, plus Canada Day stories, political cartoons, some comments on the passing scene, and World Cup Stories

Thanks Carney! And this time he waited until the pancake was set before he flipped it - I think he's taken some lessons! Heads up, Stampeded -- PM Carney now appears to have some pancake game![image or embed]— davidakin ...

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Kicking Back on Canada Day! Plus more Forward Guidance, World Cup stories and Pride update

This cartoon is an oldie but a goodie -- hope you are also enjoying just kicking back and swatting those annoying mosquitos!Brittlestar explains Canada Day to Americans: I feel like Canada has survived a frightening year, and...

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Happy Happy Joy Joy! Canada advances to round of 16. Plus more World Cup stories, catching up with the news, and today’s Pride Update

What a game that was on Sunday afternoon! Here are some posts I found about it: Canada scores in stoppage time to reach World Cup last 16. How far can the co-hosts go? www.nytimes.com/athletic/740... 'Oh Canada' WE SALUTE YO...

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Sunday Funday; Good posts and comments, Funny posts and cartoons, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers, World Cup Stories

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Things that piss me off and things that make me happy. Plus World Cup Stories

First, I was so happy today to see that PM Carney has a plan for renovating 24 Sussex Drive. Tod Maffin made an interesting Short about the building and the plan: Carney says he will not live at 24 Sussex himself. "I m...

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It’s Cartoon Day! Plus Carney’s press conference, World Cup Stories and Today’s Pride Update

I'm not too energetic tonight, so here are a few good cartoons I've seen lately:Three boat cartoons:And some remarks: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads Next, here is Carney's press conference ...

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Today’s News: Some good commentaries, plus some World Cup stories

Some good commentaries today: In her substack, Joanne Pettis writes Maybe I’m the Fruitcake! Seeking Balance in a Siloed World So, I read a lot of articles and posts that support my worldview on things. Trump bad; Man...

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US Border Expands Facial Recognition for Canadians

Starting December 26th, Canadians travelling to the United States by air, land, or sea will no longer be able to opt out of having their photo taken at the border. The new rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security,...

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Canadian Border Now Fully Open

On October 1st 2022, the Government of Canada removed all COVID-19 border measures such as required proof of vaccination, random testing, and mandatory isolation for high-risk travelers. For the first time since early 2020, the...

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Pre-Entry COVID Test No Longer Required at Canadian Border

As of April 1st 2022, the Canadian border will no longer require a pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test from fully vaccinated travellers entering or returning to the country. Previously, a rapid antigen test or a PCR test indicat...

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US Land Border Opens to Canadians

After being closed for nearly 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on November 8th 2021 the United States land border officially opened to all fully vaccinated Canadians. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced ...

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When Will USA Border Open to Canadians?

On August 9th 2021, Canada opened its border to all fully vaccinated Americans allowing tourists from the United States to visit the country once again. The US border remains closed to Canadians, however, and American authoriti...

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Where Can Vaccinated Canadians Travel?

Most Canadians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Consequently, Canadians are starting to think about international travel again, and are beginning to research possible vacation destinations. This leads to the question,...

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