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Anti-fascist. Anti-genocide. Does not obey in advance. Enjoys breathing good clean air. Insatiably curious. Loves the outdoors, exploring, travelling, diversity, equity, inclusion, the rule of law, tech, solving puzzles, doing what's right… a Canadian 🍁
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Canadians who vote for Cons need to be bombarded with this type of information. Cons want privatization of healthcare.
My health insurance premiums will more than double in January. I pay a little less than $500/month for my current silver plan.

I just reapplied and my new premium will be $1062/month.

And don’t forget: I still have a co-pay for every visit and pay for prescriptions.
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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2 Palestinian children were killed on Sat. after an Israeli drone struck a group of civilians in Bani Suheila, Khan Younis, Al Jazeera reports citing medics and witnesses.

Witnesses told Al Jazeera the drone dropped a bomb near al-Farabi School, killing brothers Juma & Fadi Tamer Abu Assi. Both...
November 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I just made an online Black Friday purchase from visions.ca . I got what I wanted, price (including shipping) was as good or better than anywhere else online, I supported a #Canadian retailer, and I avoided #amazon.

#BuyCanadian #SupportCanadian #BlackFriday #CyberMonday
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November 29, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Why The Ugly Americans' aggression in the Caribbean is not about the war on drugs

From @theguardian.com's Latin America correspondent, Tom Phillips

#Venezuela #war #notdrugs

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Why Trump's aggression in the Caribbean is not about the war on drugs
YouTube video by Guardian News
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November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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If you’re the PM and you’ve lied once about the secret radar system the US just installed in your country, people probably won’t believe you when you say it definitely won’t be used to attack Venezuela trinidadexpress.com/news/local/i...
I had to keep radar a secret, says PM
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has explained her decision to withhold information about United States marines installing a radar system in Tobago, saying she believed it would have been unwise ...
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November 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Many former residents of Mariupol are unable to return home to the occupied Ukrainian city. Some now face seeing their homes sold off to Russian citizens
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
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November 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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🇻🇦 🇹🇷 Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque on the third day of his trip to Turkey. It was the first time the American pope, who was elected in May, has visited a Muslim place of worship since taking over from his late predecessor Francis.
November 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
Commander in Chief of the UA Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi spoke with the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, General Jennie Carignan
November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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🎨 Every week, the world's political cartoonists draw their take on the stories that have people talking around the globe.⁠ ⁠
 
And every week, we round up the best one 👇
World’s cartoonists on this week’s events
Drawing the top stories around the globe.
www.politico.eu
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
US War Secretary Hegseth issued kill order after strike on Caribbean boat

#murder #crimesagainsthumanity #warcrimes

www.france24.com/en/video/202...
US Defense Secretary Hegseth issued kill order after strike on Caribbean boat, reports say
www.france24.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Three 🇷🇺 Tu-22M3 long-range bombers performed a more than five-hour mission from the Kola Peninsula, entering the Baltic Sea air space through the narrow corridor between 🇫🇮 and 🇪🇪, before turning north again after flying near the 🇸🇪 island of Gotland.
Bombers newly deployed to Kola flew near Sweden’s Gotland
Three Tu-22M3 long-range bombers performed a more than five-hour mission from the Kola Peninsula, entering the Baltic Sea air space through the narrow corridor between Finland and Estonia, before turn...
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Volunteers in Brussels build drones for Ukraine

🇧🇪 🇺🇦 #StandwithUkraine

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPkH...
The Ukrainian volunteers building drones for the frontline | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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November 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I didn't imagine the numbers was so high.

In 2024, 16,499 people received MAID — a figure that represents about five per cent of all deaths in Canada.
November 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Swedish Gripens Shadow Missile-Carrying Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers over Baltic Sea

The Swedish AF identified multiple Tu-22M3 bombers operating with Sukhoi fighter escorts over the Baltic Sea. At least one bomber carried a single Kh-22/32 anti-ship missile.

Story: theaviationist.com/2025/11/28/s...
Swedish Gripens Shadow Missile-Carrying Tu-22M3 Backfire Bombers over Baltic Sea
The Swedish Air Force identified multiple Tu-22M3 bombers operating with Sukhoi fighter escorts over the Baltic Sea on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. At least
theaviationist.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it's looking forward to consultation on the freshly inked MOU between Ottawa and Alberta, but it's disappointed it didn't happen before the agreement was signed.
Treaty 6 Nations ‘disappointed’ in lack of consultation on MOU
Treaty 6 Nations say they expects collaboration with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
www.aptnnews.ca
November 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Killing of two unarmed men highlights Israeli attitudes towards similar incidents, and lack of domestic attention.
Jenin killings latest example of Israel’s ‘shoot to kill’ policy
Killing of two unarmed men highlights Israeli attitudes towards similar incidents, and lack of domestic attention.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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www.canada.ca/en/border-se...

Although cannabis is legal in 🇨🇦 the illicit cross-border movement of cannabis is a serious criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment of up to 5 years under the Customs Act and up to 14 years under the Cannabis Act
CBSA officers intercept 218kg of cannabis in Saint John - Canada.ca
CBSA officers intercept 218kg of cannabis in Saint John
www.canada.ca
November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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When you leave your car door open and look away for one minute 🦉

Over to you to #CaptionThis in the comments ⬇️

This surprising yet charming owly moment was captured by Marie Jaworski 🎥
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Perhaps the Times are using chatGTP for sources?
November 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
America, It's Not You, It's...

#humour #cdnpoli

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America, It's Not You, It's...
YouTube video by brittlestar
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM