Rick Barnes Puppies, Retired, GoHabsGo
@queerthoughts.bsky.social
Happily retired, Grandpa, live off grid, love puppies, hockey fan, Beer or Negroni, I fit in.
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This is my brother-in-law, Steve from Ladner BC. He is married to my sister, Darla. This photo was taken at our place in Ontario in June. Steve had never been further east than Calgary before this.
Steve is 65 next month. He has just learned he has terminal cancer. Grandpa, Dad, husband, friend.
Steve is 65 next month. He has just learned he has terminal cancer. Grandpa, Dad, husband, friend.
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"The vast majority of assistant U.S. attorneys will go their entire careers without being rejected by a grand jury like this."
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No grand jurors found the Trump DOJ met low probable cause threshold in failed indictment of Democratic lawmakers
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
No grand jurors found the Trump DOJ met low probable cause threshold in failed indictment of Democratic lawmakers
None of the D.C. grand jurors who heard the Trump administration’s pitch on why they should indict Democratic lawmakers over a video urging members of the
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
"The vast majority of assistant U.S. attorneys will go their entire careers without being rejected by a grand jury like this."
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Watch our whole press conference @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social, @canadianlabour.bsky.social, @cfnu.bsky.social & MP Gord Johns: www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
NDP Calls for Protection of Canada Health Act – February 10, 2026
Gord Johns (NDP critic for health) speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about the need to protect the Canada Health Act. He is joined by national health advocates Jason MacLean (Canadian Health C...
www.cpac.ca
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Watch our whole press conference @cdnhealthcoalition.bsky.social, @canadianlabour.bsky.social, @cfnu.bsky.social & MP Gord Johns: www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,B.C.
Flags on federal buildings will be at half mast for the next 7 days
🎥 Credit judyatrinh via 𝕏
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
Flags on federal buildings will be at half mast for the next 7 days
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❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge,B.C.
Flags on federal buildings will be at half mast for the next 7 days
🎥 Credit judyatrinh via 𝕏
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
Flags on federal buildings will be at half mast for the next 7 days
🎥 Credit judyatrinh via 𝕏
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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Rob Shaw: Unity must come before politics in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
Rob Shaw: Unity must come before politics in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
With families grieving and a province in shock, a day of mourning should precede legislative ceremony
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February 11, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Rob Shaw: Unity must come before politics in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting
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NEWS: A federal grand jury has rejected the Trump regime’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress for posting a video reminding service members of their oath and their duty to refuse illegal orders.
February 11, 2026 at 2:13 AM
NEWS: A federal grand jury has rejected the Trump regime’s attempt to indict six Democratic members of Congress for posting a video reminding service members of their oath and their duty to refuse illegal orders.
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@deadder.bsky.social has so many great cartoons:
February 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
@deadder.bsky.social has so many great cartoons:
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Just now from Carney’s PMO:
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Just now from Carney’s PMO:
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
Please note: In light of Tuesday’s tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the Prime Minister’s previously announced schedule has been suspended. Details to follow.
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All of BC is wrapping the families of Tumbler Ridge with love.
Supports are available:
BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868
Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.
Supports are available:
BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868
Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.
February 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM
All of BC is wrapping the families of Tumbler Ridge with love.
Supports are available:
BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868
Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.
Supports are available:
BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789
Kids Help Phone: Text “CONNECT” to 686868
Thank you to the emergency responders on the ground for the work they are doing.
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Watters: I was walking in my street, a car drives by and I give him a wave. He rolls down the window and says, “F U fascist.” He doesn’t know I’m a fascist!
Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV.
Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV.
February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Watters: I was walking in my street, a car drives by and I give him a wave. He rolls down the window and says, “F U fascist.” He doesn’t know I’m a fascist!
Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV.
Jessica: Yes, he does. You’re on TV.
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SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
February 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
SILVER FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
The Canadians win mixed relay short track Olympic silver.
It’s Canada’s first silver medal at the Olympics thanks to the brilliant performance by Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, Felix Roussel and William Dandjinou.
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Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 AM
Leslie Wexner is one of the 10 co-conspirators named by the FBI during the 2019 arrest of Epstein.
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
He gave Epstein millions of dollars and the $70 million NYC townhouse.
Leon Black gave Epstein over $170 million.
Both men are alive.
How come they've never been asked to testify?
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Picking today to try to shield another person in the Epstein files from prosecution is about as tone deaf as you can get
February 10, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Picking today to try to shield another person in the Epstein files from prosecution is about as tone deaf as you can get
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Nick Suzuki says he saw Juraj Slafkovsky in the Olympic Village today
February 8, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Nick Suzuki says he saw Juraj Slafkovsky in the Olympic Village today
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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I figured this would happen. I cancelled my visit 3 weeks ago. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Canadian airlines issue travel advisories as Cuban airport warns it will out of jet fuel | CBC News
Several Canadian airlines have issued travel advisories for Cuba as the Caribbean island's major airport warns it will run out of jet fuel by Tuesday.
www.cbc.ca
February 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I figured this would happen. I cancelled my visit 3 weeks ago. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We’re one month into Minnesota’s nation-leading paid leave program, and families are already seeing the benefit.
In Minnesota, we stand by the workers who drive our economy - whether you’re welcoming a new baby or taking care of a sick family member.
In Minnesota, we stand by the workers who drive our economy - whether you’re welcoming a new baby or taking care of a sick family member.
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We’re one month into Minnesota’s nation-leading paid leave program, and families are already seeing the benefit.
In Minnesota, we stand by the workers who drive our economy - whether you’re welcoming a new baby or taking care of a sick family member.
In Minnesota, we stand by the workers who drive our economy - whether you’re welcoming a new baby or taking care of a sick family member.
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Why did the American audience apparently hear different audio of JD Vance's appearance at the Olympics than the audio heard by the rest of the world?
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
The world heard JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. Except for viewers in the US | Bryan Armen Graham
The real risk for American broadcasters is not that dissent will be visible. It is that audiences will start assuming anything they do not show is being hidden
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Why did the American audience apparently hear different audio of JD Vance's appearance at the Olympics than the audio heard by the rest of the world?
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
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Canadians tuned into the Opening Ceremony in staggering numbers
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
16 million viewers in Canada tune in for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony | CBC Media Centre
Sixteen million viewers in Canada tuned in to CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet a...
mediacentre.cbc.ca
February 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Canadians tuned into the Opening Ceremony in staggering numbers
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
16 million viewers in Canada 🇨🇦 watched on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS
It was most-watched Winter Opening Ceremony in Canada since Sochi 2014
mediacentre.cbc.ca/announcement...
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Unidos somos América.
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Unidos somos América.
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Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Bad Bunny’s closing messages during his Super Bowl performance:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love”
“Together, we are America”