Here are some of today’s news — this isn’t everything, of course, like I’m not including anything on the AI sky-is-falling scare that I don’t understand anyway – but I’ve gathered up some interesting posts.
Canada military restructure and alliances
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I’m out of outrage tonight.
So here are some cartoons and some funny-good posts:
Still my favourite:
– KGB Report by Kevin G. BarkesRead on Substack
– Mother Mary BernadetteRead on Substack
And more:
Nailed it – Kat RigelRead on Substack
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graphic by Don DeLeski
I was hoping PM Carney would give us another Forward Guidance video as Canada fights back against Trump’s tariff war, and on Tuesday morning here it was. I’m calling it his “Everyone Over The Boards” speech:
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Canada’s counter-tariffs are on, and there will not be any turning back. In the days to come, when you need some courage:Remember Jack Layton’s last message:And remember these words too: View this post on Instagram A post shared b…
Hooray for the Blue Jays winning their way into the Wild Card!
It was just three weeks ago that we realized it was still possible for the Blue Jays to reach the post-season through a Wild Card spot this year.On Saturday, they did it!
Let’s go Blue J…
Some stories I saw today that wrapped up this week:
First, it looks like the trade talks are dead, at least for now, so our Canadian retaliatory tariffs will be a go on TuesdayHooray!
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs take effect Sept 8, and th…
It has been a wild couple of weeks, hasn’t it. And Canadians are getting feisty:
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Well said
#cdnpoli #Canada[image or embed]— Scott Tribe -A proud “Ketchup Chip Nationalist” member (@stribeprogblog.bsky.social) September 2, …
And Star cartoonist Theo Moudakis predicted Lake America a year ago Next, a few good videos to enjoy:
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A new “Elbows Up” video from Iran Lego View on Threads
A new Heritage Minute
Some Canada good news
Vie…
So now we’re in a fight for the honour of Lake Ontario. Really? Once again, this proves what I first wrote 20 years ago and have repeated it several times since – we don’t get to choose the battle, we only get to choose our side.
Whether…
So much depressing news this week about war and Nepal so I didn’t find as much funny stuff. But enough, I think! Enjoy…About the CAN-US Trade & Tariff War
This is how I feel when I check my tablet or start watching TV and see “Breaking News”And a…
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It’s sweeping the country now.
More Canadian small businesses hit by American tariffs that YOU can support! #BuyCanadian[image or embed]— Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 (@todmaffin.com) August 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Hee are some good websites:
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Hi all
For some reason, my Thursday post about National Dog Day wasn’t visible on tablets or phones.
I changed a couple of settings, and it now works on my tablet, so I hope it works on yours too.
Link here:
Mid-Week Break for National Dog Day!
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Sick hydronym burn – Paul WellsRead on Substack
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“Not his best work…”
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh Wab!
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Time for a mid-week break, to celebrate National Dog Day! Here are some good photos, videos, and posts I found:First, some good cartoons
Some good videos
This is priceless:
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@funnydogsofficial667 Smiling like the…
Tonight, I’m seeing Canadians across the country with their elbows up, their gloves off, and leaping over the boards.
In The Globe and Mail, Andrew Coyne writes
…When your back is against the wall, it tends to stiffen the spine. Perhaps Mr. Tr…
What happened on Friday night demonstrates that Canada is saying “NO!” to Trump’s Naked Man Doctrine. This doctrine is described by The Grim Historian Carlyn Beccia – I first talked about it two weeks ago – here’s the summary:
…The “N…
Canada Strong
Carney’s speech and press conference Saturday morning:
I saw no criticism anywhere about what Carney said or how he said it – clear, informative, straightforward, understandable.
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Canada reached its gag limit with these jerks. I know it might be terrible news for our industrial workers and manufacturers, but Canada now understands that Free Trade is dead, at least until Trump is.
Actually, I think what we just turned down…
From what I am reading tonight, I suspect there are actually two Tariff Deals being negotiated now between Canada and the Trump administration.TDStraight is the straightforward normal Tariff Deal where each side gets something. Tonight the Globe and Ma…
While everyone waiting and wondering what kind of deal Canada will be making with Trump, here’s some speculation, some cartoons, and some other news.
Waiting for The Deal Here are some comments about the deal when we don’t know what it is yet
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Trump, of course
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The war with Iran ended six months ago. Iran surrendered like a dog. The victory parade in Washington was the biggest ever, people are saying. – Dan GardnerRead on Substack
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I think we have a new slogan to add to “Elbows Up”.
And this one comes with a fist – Maîtres Chez Nous.
It happened on Monday, during Prime Minister Carney’s press conference at the Churchill Falls announcement
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The Church…
This week’s Cartoon CavalcadeAbout the Canada-US tariff negotiations:
About Trump’s catering truck:About the Kennedy CentreAbout the Iran WarAbout ICE Gestapo’s new glovesAbout Mid-Terms fear-mongeringInteresting posts
A fascinating chart
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About the trade deal negotiations
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Wesley Wark writes Get a trade deal, get ready to give away our sovereignty? Or, what’s with the leaks?
…As always with high stakes talks, especially where few official details are…