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Something Major Is Coming and People Are Getting Ready

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 42m

Looks like some American suburbanites are starting to feel anxious
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YouTube video by A Homestead Journey

'Surprising' drop in military aid to Ukraine in recent months, report says

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Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 4h

🚨🚨This is bad (and surprising) news: Recent report published today by @kiel.institute suggests that military aid to Ukraine has fallen dramatically in recent months. 🧵
kyivindependent.com/military-aid...

In July and August, total military aid to Ukraine fell 43% lower than the amount received in the first half of the year, a report by the Kiel Institute finds.

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

Trump's tariffs on lumber and furniture go into effect
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Trump tariffs on lumber, furniture go into effect - National | Globalnews.ca

Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation announcing a 10 per cent tariff on imports of softwood timber and lumber.

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

Belonging to a criminal group should be a crime
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Police monitor outlaw motorcycle gang's resurgence in northern Ontario as law agencies watch national trends | CBC News

Provincial police say they’re keeping a watch on renewed activity from the outlaw motorcycle gan Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario, as new chapters for Satan’s Choice appear to be popping up in citie...

‘Wild West’ for immigration agents says lawyer after Chinese family spends 40K seeking Canadian residency. | CBC News

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

Fraudsters take advantage of vulnerable people including immigrants
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

TingTing Biao remembers the moment she realized she lost everything, including tens of thousands of dollars in savings, on an immigration scheme that left her broke and traumatized. Biao is now back i...

What Is US Bill H.R. 5518 And Why Canadians Should Be Worried

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

On that bill in Congress to facilitate US law agents to operate on Canadian soil, blurring border sovereignty
Oh and there have been 400 (!) Mass shootings in the US so far in 2025.
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ALARM IN LONDON: RUSSIAN SUBMARINE SURFACED OFF BRITTANY, THE FRENCH NAVY JOINED THE HUNT || 2025

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

A damaged Russian Black Sea fleet sub surfaces near Bretagne, France
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YouTube video by Warthog Defense

SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Launch EXPLAINED! 🚀🔥

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 4h

SpaceX Starship's test flight 11 was successful.
Twice the boost of the Saturn 5 rocķet
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YouTube video by Marcus House

Katy Perry breaks silence after Justin Trudeau kissing pics

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

Pictures here
Hopefully they can both be happy
thewest.com.au/lifestyle/cu...

Just days after cosy yacht photos with Justin Trudeau surfaced, Katy Perry has seemingly confirmed they’re official.

thewest.com.au

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are still spending time together
🙂💘
www.the-independent.com/life-style/k...

Katy Perry spotted kissing ex-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on her yacht

The pair sparked romance speculation after having dinner together in Montreal over the summer

www.the-independent.com

Ottawa Mission hits new record for Thanksgiving dinners

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

Where has Canada's money gone? People no longer have enough to feed themselves? Something has gone horribly wrong.
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The Ottawa Mission held their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Monday serving a record high number of people a special holiday meal.

www.ctvnews.ca

Parents in Charlottetown frustrated over 'shocking' increase in minor hockey fees | CBC News

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

Yeah. I find it hard to separate religious and ethnic group rhetoric and aspirations (i.e. lies) from all sides and reality.
I have so many questions that probably 99% of people don't want to contemplate objectively.

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

They should request a breakdown of expenses, maybe the group is being gouged by insurance companies etc.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A group of parents in Charlottetown is concerned that an increase in fees to play minor hockey in the city will put some kids’ dreams of playing the game on ice.

Trump’s Takeover Of Canadian Rare Earths Miners Raises Major Concerns | OilPrice.com

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

Indeed
oilprice.com/Metals/Commo...

Washington doubles down on critical minerals, with the Trump administration buying stakes in companies like Trilogy Metals, MP Materials, and Lithium Americas.

oilprice.com

Carney calls hostages release under Gaza peace deal ‘moment of profound relief’ - National | Globalnews.ca

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 14h

I must be the only one who doesn't believe Hamas will release all hostages, in part because some or most of the missing ones are dead
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In the statement, Carney praised Trump's leadership in advancing the peace plan and called on all parties to implement the terms of the ceasefire.

globalnews.ca

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 15h

South Korea states that the United States is no longer safe.
Stay away folks.
youtu.be/dyng0Gl0FdY

South Korea Issues SHOCKING Warning: America Is No Longer Safe!

YouTube video by Inside America With Jack

ANALYSIS | The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it | CBC News

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

I mostly complain about prices ($2.50 Tuesdays) and the fact that Cineplex is American, so no Canadian snacks there at all (Yucky M&Ms jnstead of Smarties like Famous Players had)

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

The US is strategically buying up more Canadian companies.
Where the F is Canada's Cabinet? Are they doing anything?
www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...

The Trump administration has purchased a stake in two Canadian critical mineral companies, a move experts say is unusual, and which raises questions about whether Ottawa should block the deals in the ...

The Great American Exodus Has Officially Begun

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

Followed them all, thanks

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

Americans increasingly suddenly decide to pack their bags and emigrate.
When going to the cinema Americans subconsciously plan their escape route if an active shooter appears? What? LOL in Canada that's not a thing.
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YouTube video by A Homestead Journey

Elle cultive des blés qu’on veut nous faire oublier - Ferme de Montaquoy (Boulang'Tour épisode 2)

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

Depuis les années 70 le blé n'est plus du vrai blé
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YouTube video by Nolann Gue

TRUMPS MILITARY MADNESS ON OUR BORDER

Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's image was propped up by Russia's FSB (aka KGB) in the 1990s.
Melania has had back channel communications with Putin.
Qatar building an air base in Idaho for training.
youtu.be/fgB75DP4qAQ

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

The Texas State Fair Is EMPTY… Cause It’s TOO EXPENSIVE?!

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Patrice Boivin 🇨🇦 @patboivin.bsky.social · 1d

The Texas State Fair was deserted?
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YouTube video by Social Symone ♡