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Did you know visiting Canada with a DUI is difficult? If a US citizen has a DUI or DWI they could be denied entry at the Canadian border! Even a misdemeanor for reckless driving, or a traffic ticket for impaired driving, can prevent an American from entering Canada. In order to enter Canada with DUI charges many people hire an immigration lawyer. Going to Canada from USA with other criminal convictions like theft or assault can also be challenging.
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Today’s News: Just gotta laugh…

Here's some mid-week humour, as we sit on pins and needles waiting for next Monday.  First, Poilievre finally released his budget plan and Canada was predictably underwhelmed:Did this one make the cut? #cdnpoli https:/...
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Carney’s “Liberal Strong” plan for Canada

Now, I am no economist nor can I make an informed analysis of election platforms. But I'm seeing some interesting posts from knowledgeable people about the Liberal Strong platform that Carney released:This is a massive shi...
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Weekend funny stuff: Some good signs, some good laughs, some little kids being cute, and Animal Crackers

Happy Easter, everyone! pic.twitter.com/snWTyIqf1Q— E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll) April 20, 2025 Here's something to think about: [image or embed]— thethinblackduke.bsky.social (@thethinblackduke.bsky.social) April 14, ...
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Today’s Heros: Universities, Pope Francis, Canadian voters

Universities My love for my university is life-long and deep. After I got my own degree, I spent much of my working life as an employee of my university. I had various positions over the years - writing the alumni magazine and...
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Finally, its time to vote, vote, vote…

Doesn't this feel like the longest election campaign ever? It's actually an average length of 37 days, it only seems like Canadians have been waiting FOREVER to get this election decided so we can get on with whatever come...
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Today’s News: “Mark Carney made his case”

 Tonight was the last of the federal election debates. The overall media conclusion was that nobody "lost". While the CBC At Issue panel discussion above was interesting, I found the Toronto Star columnists live-blog ...
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Today’s News: Media declare the French leaders debate a draw; Carney leaps tall buildings with a single bound; Poilievre has figured out how he can undercut the Charter; and what is Carney’s cat called?

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Today’s News: California, we won’t come; Americans gagging at Trump’s cruelty; American universities fighting back; Send Canada the huddled masses; latest Elbows Up; Election update

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Weekend funny stuff: First-world problems, baseball funnies, political stuff, Animal Crackers

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Today’s News: de-bunking the Carney smear campaign

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Doom and Gloom and Lord Dread’s Lair

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The latest in Elbows Up!

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The Stupid, It Burns!

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“Too big to rig”? It’s really just another Trumpism

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Things I saw today: some great videos and interesting posts, Klippenstein on Iran, Krugman on tariffs, Scrimshaw on Alberta

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Weekend funny stuff: Being old(er), the history of Europe in bubbles, a few good posts and jokes, Elbows Up, and Animal Crackers

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Today’s News: Big Daddy Carney, Elbows Up, and Hands Off

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Today’s News – Teflon Carney; Collapsing America; Trump’s Shame

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Today’s News: Carney says “We are masters in our own home” and Poilievre gets a “killer” endorsement

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Today’s News: CTV scurries away from Rachel Gilmore

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Looks like Trump is creating new world alliances. But they’re against America…

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Weekend funny stuff: our awful weather, some funny posts. house hippo warnings, American cartoons, Animal Crackers, and Elbows Up!

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Today’s News: This is what losing looks like.

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