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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 7d

Aw jeez, that's sad - she was a great actress.

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc...

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 7d

I love poetry!😜

The Canadian Border @canadianborder.bsky.social · 7d

A poem for our times 😎

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 11d

I have not heard either of this pair apologized to the residents of Ottawa for the mayhem and profound stress they caused.
Also - I'm wondering what Poilievre will have to say about his convoy buddies now. #canpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Freedom Convoy' leaders Tamara Lich, Chris Barber given conditional sentences | CBC News

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two major figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy," have been handed conditional sentences and spared further jail time.

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Newfie912 @newfie912.bsky.social · 14d

Feel the powey

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 14d

Best thing I've seen so far today!

Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee researcher, dead at 91 | CBC News

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 14d

My boyz. They really don't get along but are willing to share that space because they both love that blanket. #caturday

It's a pic of my cats, Finn, an orange tabby, in front and Wally, my 18 year old gray tabby behind. They are lying on their favourite fuzzy blanket on the couch.

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 17d

Oh no! I admired Jane Goodall so much - she was an amazing person.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/j...

Jane Goodall, the world-famous primatologist, activist and environmentalist whose discoveries about chimpanzees forever changed what it means to be human, has died at 91.

Phyllis’ Story - Orange Shirt Society

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 19d

This is the story behind Orange Shirt Day. #TruthandReconciliatonDay

orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story/

An introduction to Phyllis (Jack) Webstad and her story: her journey to residential school survivor and community leader. Get Started Here About Phyllis Webstad Founder, Ambassador, Author Phyll...

orangeshirtday.org

Moldova's pro-EU party wins election after campaign with Russian interference alleged | CBC News

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 19d

Here's a bit of good news.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/m...

Moldova's pro-European ruling party won a resounding victory over its Russian-leaning rival in a key parliamentary election, results showed on Monday, a major boost for the country's bid to join the E...

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 19d

Chantal nails it.

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20d

Chantel describes Poilievre well. #cdnpoli

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 21d

If his goal is to ensure that we Canadians never travel to the US again, he's doing a good job!

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 26d

Every time Hoekstra opens his mouth he just reaffirms why we Canadians need to keep our elbows up.

Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 26d

America didn’t send us their best. They sent us Chucklehead.

International Day of Peace | United Nations

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 28d

Today is the International Day of Peace. I feel overwhelmed by the wars, the hatred and the destruction going on in the world today. What can we do?
www.un.org/en/observanc...
#slavaukranini #worldpeace

The purpose of the day is the pursuit of peace as a fundamental human right.

www.un.org

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · 29d

This is priceless!

PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · Sep 19

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert just dropped its first response to ABC, FCC chair, and Disney firing Jimmy Kimmel.
This is a must-watch. 🔥 #cdnpoli

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 18

@jimmykimmel.com @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social
Come do your show in Canada - our Prime Minister actually has a sense of humour. Pretty sure he'd never get you fired! #canadaisawesome

Stowaway Italian kitten finds forever home in N.S. after transatlantic voyage | CBC News

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 18

So much of the news on social media is overwhelmingly bad- I thought I'd post a story with a happy ending.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A furry whiskered stowaway has survived an unlikely trip across the Atlantic and is now safe in a Nova Scotia home.

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 17

Seriously - has there ever been a bigger dickhead?

Beloved Canadian writer Robert Munsch has chosen a medically assisted death | Hanomansing Tonight

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 16

Aw jeez...

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Canadian children's author Robert Munsch says he has decided on a medically assisted death after being diagnosed with dementia and Parkinson's disease.

US 'very troubled' by Norway wealth fund's divestment from Caterpillar

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 15

'Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, said last week it had divested from Caterpillar on ethics grounds over the use of the company's products by Israeli authorities in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank.'

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

President Donald Trump's administration said on Wednesday it was "very troubled" by the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund's divestment of U.S. construction equipment group Caterpillar , and is engaging with Norway's government on the issue.

www.reuters.com

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lady-dem.bsky.social @lady-dem.bsky.social · Sep 12

We should post and repost this 👇🏻

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Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 12

Poilievre trying to incite rage and fear- he has nothing to offer Canadians.

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · Sep 11

The MAGA playbook being used here in Canada.
Poilievre is stealing the worst from Trump to drive an agenda of rage and disinformation.
At a time when our nation needs to come together he is lighting gasoline all over the place.

Poland shoots down at least 3 Russian drones in its airspace | CBC News

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 10

www.cbc.ca/news/world/p...
It was just a matter of time. We all knew this would happen.

Poland shot down drones that entered its airspace on Wednesday, the first time a NATO member is known to have fired shots since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

Showhome made of hemp bricks under construction by Indigenous-owned Alberta company

Woodsy09 @woodsy09.bsky.social · Sep 7

This is great!

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · Sep 7

Showhome made of hemp bricks under construction by Indigenous-owned #Alberta company

Step inside a 1,250-square-foot yurt on Frog Lake First Nation, 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, built using new fibre technology and local know-how.

www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Step inside a 1,250-square-foot yurt on Frog Lake First Nation, 250 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, built using new fibre technology and local know-how.