Gwenda
@goonda13.bsky.social
Canadian liberal just trying to keep up on current events. Enjoy different perspectives. 😊 Made in Canada
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🇨🇦Pausing to Remember
All those who lost Their Lives
December 6 1917
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/book...
All those who lost Their Lives
December 6 1917
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/book...
The Halifax Explosion - Canada's History
Ken Cuthbertson explains the devastation that occurred in the minutes immediately following the explosion.
www.canadashistory.ca
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🇨🇦Pausing to Remember
All those who lost Their Lives
December 6 1917
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/book...
All those who lost Their Lives
December 6 1917
www.canadashistory.ca/explore/book...
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Great news!
“Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond.
The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
“Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond.
The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Sleep Country Canada hopes to bring back Bed Bath & Beyond in 2026
Mattress retailer has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Great news!
“Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond.
The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
“Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond.
The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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This article came about because of an independent audit of LA’s failed Vision Zero attempt. It’s paywalled of course. I doubt I’m the only one interested who doesn’t subscribe to this Bezos-owned newspaper, but I was able to read it. I’m going to share some highlights & tie it back to Halifax 🧵
America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why.
U.S. officials adopted Europe's Vision Zero initiative, but many cities have seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities despite efforts to improve road safety.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
This article came about because of an independent audit of LA’s failed Vision Zero attempt. It’s paywalled of course. I doubt I’m the only one interested who doesn’t subscribe to this Bezos-owned newspaper, but I was able to read it. I’m going to share some highlights & tie it back to Halifax 🧵
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"Expressing concern for safety is not enough to make it happen; the new standard must be accepted into practice, and the relevant provincial and federal health and safety regulations updated to require its adoption."
The CSA’s revised standard on respirators should help us all breathe easier
The CSA Group — a not-for-profit standards organization — released for review a new draft standard on the “Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators” (CSA Z94.4:25) for workplaces, specifically includin...
rsc-src.ca
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"Expressing concern for safety is not enough to make it happen; the new standard must be accepted into practice, and the relevant provincial and federal health and safety regulations updated to require its adoption."
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Fred Hampton, Civil Rights activist, was assassinated in his sleep by the FBI/Chicago PD on 12/4/69. He was a leader in the NAACP and The Black Panther Party and fought against, systemic racism, economic inequality, and state violence.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ha...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ha...
December 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Fred Hampton, Civil Rights activist, was assassinated in his sleep by the FBI/Chicago PD on 12/4/69. He was a leader in the NAACP and The Black Panther Party and fought against, systemic racism, economic inequality, and state violence.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ha...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Ha...
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Huge shout-out to Vancouver firefighters at the train exit on Broadway and Cambie this morning. Raising money for the kids toy drive, singing, smiling and filling the space with fun and goodwill. 🙌❤️🌲 #VancouverFireFighters #FirstResponders #VanFireCharity
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Huge shout-out to Vancouver firefighters at the train exit on Broadway and Cambie this morning. Raising money for the kids toy drive, singing, smiling and filling the space with fun and goodwill. 🙌❤️🌲 #VancouverFireFighters #FirstResponders #VanFireCharity
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This is big news.
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation Announce Joint Initiatives - De Havilland Canada
Calgary, Alberta and Lisbon, Portugal (December 3, 2025) — De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Avincis are pleased to announce various joint initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T...
dehavilland.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is big news.
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
Avincis operates the largest aerial emergency services business in Europe & the largest fleet of CL415 water bombers in the world.
Avincis also designs systems & modifies CL aircraft.
Two of those are now owned by De Havilland Canada.
dehavilland.com/partnerships...
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Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
December 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes?
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.
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Second Cup is Canada's true coffee shop.
I wish people would get over this cult-like loyalty to something that hasn't been Canadian for more than 30 years.
I wish people would get over this cult-like loyalty to something that hasn't been Canadian for more than 30 years.
December 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Second Cup is Canada's true coffee shop.
I wish people would get over this cult-like loyalty to something that hasn't been Canadian for more than 30 years.
I wish people would get over this cult-like loyalty to something that hasn't been Canadian for more than 30 years.
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Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will accept applications for career firefighters from Jan. 6 - 20. There will be in-person & virtual info sessions from Dec. 8 - 17 to help candidates learn more about the recruitment process. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) will accept applications for career firefighters from Jan. 6 - 20. There will be in-person & virtual info sessions from Dec. 8 - 17 to help candidates learn more about the recruitment process. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/up...
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@hfx-fire.bsky.social
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We’re hiring. Join the Halifax Regional Municipality as a Traffic Operations Engineer with Public Works. This is a permanent, full-time position earning between $89,960 – $116,420.
Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Learn more and apply at: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Learn more and apply at: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
December 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We’re hiring. Join the Halifax Regional Municipality as a Traffic Operations Engineer with Public Works. This is a permanent, full-time position earning between $89,960 – $116,420.
Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Learn more and apply at: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
Apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. Learn more and apply at: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...
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Russia sends stolen Ukrainian children to North Korea to become militarized.
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Russia sends stolen Ukrainian children to North Korea to become militarized.
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🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chesterfield Royal Hospital reintroduces mandatory face mask rule
Chesterfield Royal Hospital says the rule comes after a rise in flu cases.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Dan Robinson (@bookmandan.bsky.social)
Retired. Interested in just about everything. Avid reader.
bookmandan.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Buy a book.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
Any book, it doesn't matter which. The one you've been looking forward to, the one with the title that made you laugh, the weighty award-winner you've been meaning to get to. Whatever.
Treat yourself. Step away from it all. In this time of gross ignorance & madness, read something.
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Homeless encampments: “Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society”
Homeless encampments: "Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society"
The City of Montreal is currently developing a protocol for homeless encampments, one that “respects the dignity of occupants.”
cultmtl.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Homeless encampments: “Each tent is a reminder that we have collectively failed as a society”
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Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Let’s keep working to remove barriers and build a more accessible Canada for everyone.
🔗Learn more about disability benefits and supports here: bit.ly/3BblbLc
Let’s keep working to remove barriers and build a more accessible Canada for everyone.
🔗Learn more about disability benefits and supports here: bit.ly/3BblbLc
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Let’s keep working to remove barriers and build a more accessible Canada for everyone.
🔗Learn more about disability benefits and supports here: bit.ly/3BblbLc
Let’s keep working to remove barriers and build a more accessible Canada for everyone.
🔗Learn more about disability benefits and supports here: bit.ly/3BblbLc
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The employer application period is open for Canada Summer Jobs 2026!
Are you an employer who wants to hire extra staff next summer?
Find out how you can receive funding to help create jobs for youth and apply by December 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...
Are you an employer who wants to hire extra staff next summer?
Find out how you can receive funding to help create jobs for youth and apply by December 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...
December 2, 2025 at 3:40 AM
The employer application period is open for Canada Summer Jobs 2026!
Are you an employer who wants to hire extra staff next summer?
Find out how you can receive funding to help create jobs for youth and apply by December 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...
Are you an employer who wants to hire extra staff next summer?
Find out how you can receive funding to help create jobs for youth and apply by December 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST: www.canada.ca/en/employmen...
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"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
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Today is Make a Gift Day
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Today is Make a Gift Day
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
Today emphasizes creating personal, handcrafted items rather than commercially produced ones. The tradition of giving handmade gifts dates back centuries, with ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks & Romans exchanging gifts for social and religious reasons.
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In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and Europe are elevating our defence partnership.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and Europe are elevating our defence partnership.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
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So the new scam in Calgary is with Calgary parking. Texts are going out claiming you have a ticket and you can pay it right away. Calgary parking does not send text to people if you get one do not pay it.! go to the website and there is a scam alert!
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
So the new scam in Calgary is with Calgary parking. Texts are going out claiming you have a ticket and you can pay it right away. Calgary parking does not send text to people if you get one do not pay it.! go to the website and there is a scam alert!
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Canadians can now access free and low-cost bank accounts featuring more monthly transactions #Canada #cdnpoli
Canadians can access bank accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Fourteen federally regulated financial institutions,
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www.canada.ca/en/financial...
Canadians can access bank accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Fourteen federally regulated financial institutions,
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www.canada.ca/en/financial...
Canadians can now access free and low-cost bank accounts featuring more monthly transactions - Canada.ca
Canadians can now access free and low-cost bank accounts featuring more monthly transactions
www.canada.ca
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Canadians can now access free and low-cost bank accounts featuring more monthly transactions #Canada #cdnpoli
Canadians can access bank accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Fourteen federally regulated financial institutions,
/1 thread
www.canada.ca/en/financial...
Canadians can access bank accounts costing no more than $4 per month. Fourteen federally regulated financial institutions,
/1 thread
www.canada.ca/en/financial...
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'They’re allowed to do what they want': Palestinians describe surge in settler attacks
'They’re allowed to do what they want': Palestinians describe surge in settler attacks
Israeli settlers’ attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank have reached a historic high. Victims, Israeli activists and human rights groups argue that, contrary to Israel’s claims that these acts are carried out by a few radical individuals, a state-supported system enables and protects those responsible.
f24.my
December 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
'They’re allowed to do what they want': Palestinians describe surge in settler attacks