Shirley
@sfowler.bsky.social
NO DMS retired senior, lifelong liberal. Love walking , reading and politics. I find human behaviour interesting and at times difficult to comprehend especially now
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Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations. n.pr/4pkhoz3
Trump attacks Somali immigrants. And, CDC to address vaccine schedule for kids
Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations. n.pr/4pkhoz3
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A pair of top Democrats in the House of Representatives slammed President Donald Trump's "deranged obsession" with attacking Somali-Americans on Wednesday.
Trump's 'mental decline' put on display with 'creepy obsession': House lawmaker
WASHINGTON — A pair of top Democrats in the House of Representatives slammed President Donald Trump's "deranged obsession" with attacking Somali-Americans on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Trump said he does not want Somalis in the United States because "they contribute nothing," the AP reported. His most r...
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A pair of top Democrats in the House of Representatives slammed President Donald Trump's "deranged obsession" with attacking Somali-Americans on Wednesday.
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The rivalries between China, Russia, America and western European countries—and developments farther away—will determine much of what happens at the top of the world in the coming year
The Arctic will become more connected to the global economy
Expect more activity in the Arctic ocean in spring 2026, when the ice melts. But how quickly the region opens up depends on several factors
econ.st
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The rivalries between China, Russia, America and western European countries—and developments farther away—will determine much of what happens at the top of the world in the coming year
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'Excluding trans children is pointless cruelty - and Girlguiding has set a dangerous example'
✍️ @lovingmeuk.bsky.social's Melissa Dee for LBC Opinion
✍️ @lovingmeuk.bsky.social's Melissa Dee for LBC Opinion
Excluding trans children is pointless cruelty - and Girlguiding has set a dangerous example | LBC
When a charity as large and well-resourced as Girlguiding folds so quickly, it sends a signal to others that excluding trans people is the path of least resistance, writes Melissa Dee
www.lbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
'Excluding trans children is pointless cruelty - and Girlguiding has set a dangerous example'
✍️ @lovingmeuk.bsky.social's Melissa Dee for LBC Opinion
✍️ @lovingmeuk.bsky.social's Melissa Dee for LBC Opinion
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🔴 The fantasy of a 51st state is FADING fast. 😆
In fact, by the time all American companies have FINISHED suing the Trump Administration for the negative impacts of these illegal tariffs, the Administration may be broke and be begging to become a Canadian province ... 😌 🇨🇦
In fact, by the time all American companies have FINISHED suing the Trump Administration for the negative impacts of these illegal tariffs, the Administration may be broke and be begging to become a Canadian province ... 😌 🇨🇦
December 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🔴 The fantasy of a 51st state is FADING fast. 😆
In fact, by the time all American companies have FINISHED suing the Trump Administration for the negative impacts of these illegal tariffs, the Administration may be broke and be begging to become a Canadian province ... 😌 🇨🇦
In fact, by the time all American companies have FINISHED suing the Trump Administration for the negative impacts of these illegal tariffs, the Administration may be broke and be begging to become a Canadian province ... 😌 🇨🇦
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U.S. producers unhappy with their president's tariffs #CanadaStrong #UnCanadaFort #ElbowsUp 🇨🇦 #MaîtresChezNous www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
U.S. producers criticize Trump’s tariffs during hearing on trade deal with Canada, Mexico | CBC News
A crucial hearing in Washington into the future of Canada’s three-way trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico kicked off Wednesday with U.S. agriculture, business and policy groups urging the Trump admini...
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
U.S. producers unhappy with their president's tariffs #CanadaStrong #UnCanadaFort #ElbowsUp 🇨🇦 #MaîtresChezNous www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
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#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦 "government is trying to boost the rate of attrition and avoid cuts to younger workers by offering a voluntary program allowing workers to retire earlier without incurring a pension penalty." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Early retirement info coming soon for federal public servants, government says | CBC News
The federal government is in the process of sending information on its planned early retirement program to nearly 70,000 employees as it works to reduce the size of the public service.
www.cbc.ca
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 AM
#CanadaStrong 🇨🇦 "government is trying to boost the rate of attrition and avoid cuts to younger workers by offering a voluntary program allowing workers to retire earlier without incurring a pension penalty." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We Are Forever🇨🇦Canadian
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
We Are Forever🇨🇦Canadian
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Canada can’t afford a “buy now, regret later” AI strategy. 🚫🤖 Urge your MP to push our leaders to act now with people-first rules that actually protect our digital future. 🇨🇦 Send your message now 👉 openmedia.org/AI4Canadians... @openmedia.org
Stop Canada’s “Buy Now, Regret Later” AI Future
Canada can’t afford a “buy now, regret later” AI strategy. 🚫🤖 Urge your MP to push our leaders to act now with people-first rules that actually protect our digital future. 🇨🇦 Send your message now 👉 h...
openmedia.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Canada can’t afford a “buy now, regret later” AI strategy. 🚫🤖 Urge your MP to push our leaders to act now with people-first rules that actually protect our digital future. 🇨🇦 Send your message now 👉 openmedia.org/AI4Canadians... @openmedia.org
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It is crucial to remember that ALLof this upheaval lies squarely on the shoulders of the US. Canadians are resilient and ready to create a new Canada that takes care of its own while building NEW relationships. TNSF 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
It is crucial to remember that ALLof this upheaval lies squarely on the shoulders of the US. Canadians are resilient and ready to create a new Canada that takes care of its own while building NEW relationships. TNSF 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
JUST IN: Mélanie Joly Gets Emotional While Speaking About Canadian Families
YouTube video by Canada Today
youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=Wa0I...
It is crucial to remember that ALLof this upheaval lies squarely on the shoulders of the US. Canadians are resilient and ready to create a new Canada that takes care of its own while building NEW relationships. TNSF 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
It is crucial to remember that ALLof this upheaval lies squarely on the shoulders of the US. Canadians are resilient and ready to create a new Canada that takes care of its own while building NEW relationships. TNSF 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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🔴 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's "Restore the North" events at colleges and universities have been a complete FLOP. 😌
Young Canadians are not interested in hate and divisiveness.
They are saying "Hell No" to these toxic events!
I'm so proud... 🇨🇦 ✅
🔴 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's "Restore the North" events at colleges and universities have been a complete FLOP. 😌
Young Canadians are not interested in hate and divisiveness.
They are saying "Hell No" to these toxic events!
I'm so proud... 🇨🇦 ✅
December 2, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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🔴 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's "Restore the North" events at colleges and universities have been a complete FLOP. 😌
Young Canadians are not interested in hate and divisiveness.
They are saying "Hell No" to these toxic events!
I'm so proud... 🇨🇦 ✅
🔴 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani's "Restore the North" events at colleges and universities have been a complete FLOP. 😌
Young Canadians are not interested in hate and divisiveness.
They are saying "Hell No" to these toxic events!
I'm so proud... 🇨🇦 ✅
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Nowhere else I’d rather live. I’m thankful every single day that I AM CANADIAN. Born and raised… forever Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
December 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Nowhere else I’d rather live. I’m thankful every single day that I AM CANADIAN. Born and raised… forever Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
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Does The 🇨🇦 Canadian need to wake up from his DREAM!
I am Awe Shucks Giddy still from Zohran Mamdani successful election for New York City Mayor.
A Big Thank You Donald Trump, for helping to not even make it a contest with your EVIL pile on rhetoric!
I am Awe Shucks Giddy still from Zohran Mamdani successful election for New York City Mayor.
A Big Thank You Donald Trump, for helping to not even make it a contest with your EVIL pile on rhetoric!
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Does The 🇨🇦 Canadian need to wake up from his DREAM!
I am Awe Shucks Giddy still from Zohran Mamdani successful election for New York City Mayor.
A Big Thank You Donald Trump, for helping to not even make it a contest with your EVIL pile on rhetoric!
I am Awe Shucks Giddy still from Zohran Mamdani successful election for New York City Mayor.
A Big Thank You Donald Trump, for helping to not even make it a contest with your EVIL pile on rhetoric!
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#CBC and #Canada #FOOD-BANKS are partnering this season to “MAKE THE SEASON KIND” promoting need for donations and helping food banks stock up ahead of #Christmas.
#Donate whatever you can. It all helps. 🇨🇦❤️
#Donate whatever you can. It all helps. 🇨🇦❤️
Make the Season Kind
Join CBC to help Make the Season Kind for Canadians this winter
www.cbc.ca
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
#CBC and #Canada #FOOD-BANKS are partnering this season to “MAKE THE SEASON KIND” promoting need for donations and helping food banks stock up ahead of #Christmas.
#Donate whatever you can. It all helps. 🇨🇦❤️
#Donate whatever you can. It all helps. 🇨🇦❤️
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Not the Onion.
But it's pretty damn close. Thanks, Canadian friends 😂🇨🇦🤙
But it's pretty damn close. Thanks, Canadian friends 😂🇨🇦🤙
White House astonished as Pete Hegseth reads Franklin book all by himself
White House astonished as Pete Hegseth reads Franklin book all by himself
WASHINGTON D.C. - Officials inside the Trump White House are beaming with pride after US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was able to complete the classic Canadian children’s book Franklin Fibs without a...
www.thebeaverton.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Not the Onion.
But it's pretty damn close. Thanks, Canadian friends 😂🇨🇦🤙
But it's pretty damn close. Thanks, Canadian friends 😂🇨🇦🤙
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A Rare Sighting... The King of Camouflage. Late evening. Oakley The (Red Morph) Eastern Screech Owl (Husband of Olivia), looking out of his 'condo', as he awaits the arrival of his wife. Very handsome.
🦉📸 🇨🇦
#EasternScreechOwl #RedMorph #Birds #Owl #WildlifePhotography
#Wildlife #OntarioParks #Canada
🦉📸 🇨🇦
#EasternScreechOwl #RedMorph #Birds #Owl #WildlifePhotography
#Wildlife #OntarioParks #Canada
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
A Rare Sighting... The King of Camouflage. Late evening. Oakley The (Red Morph) Eastern Screech Owl (Husband of Olivia), looking out of his 'condo', as he awaits the arrival of his wife. Very handsome.
🦉📸 🇨🇦
#EasternScreechOwl #RedMorph #Birds #Owl #WildlifePhotography
#Wildlife #OntarioParks #Canada
🦉📸 🇨🇦
#EasternScreechOwl #RedMorph #Birds #Owl #WildlifePhotography
#Wildlife #OntarioParks #Canada
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Each Christmas Eve children in Holland place candles on graves of 1355 Canadian Soldiers.❤️🫡
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
December 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Each Christmas Eve children in Holland place candles on graves of 1355 Canadian Soldiers.❤️🫡
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
❤️🇳🇱🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🇳🇱❤️
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Such good news. But if canadians dont vote better provincially, it won't matter. We have elected con artist maga lite conservatives in almost every province. Most of them do not seem to be working for us, the people. I'm not sure if they work for the rich or the Americans.
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Such good news. But if canadians dont vote better provincially, it won't matter. We have elected con artist maga lite conservatives in almost every province. Most of them do not seem to be working for us, the people. I'm not sure if they work for the rich or the Americans.
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“In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and EU 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.”
— Mark Carney
Canada PM 🇨🇦
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.”
— Mark Carney
Canada PM 🇨🇦
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 AM
“In a dangerous and divided world, Canada and EU 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.”
— Mark Carney
Canada PM 🇨🇦
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
That means more access to new equipment for our Armed Forces, more investment in Canada, and massive opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.”
— Mark Carney
Canada PM 🇨🇦
❤️🇪🇺🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🇪🇺❤️
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Yup. And some people wonder why we, Canadians 🇨🇦, worry about that 51st state shit.
We've also have a lot of oil, minerals, hydro power, wood, water, etc., and we are readily accessible.
Elbows up.
Good luck Venezuela.
We've also have a lot of oil, minerals, hydro power, wood, water, etc., and we are readily accessible.
Elbows up.
Good luck Venezuela.
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Yup. And some people wonder why we, Canadians 🇨🇦, worry about that 51st state shit.
We've also have a lot of oil, minerals, hydro power, wood, water, etc., and we are readily accessible.
Elbows up.
Good luck Venezuela.
We've also have a lot of oil, minerals, hydro power, wood, water, etc., and we are readily accessible.
Elbows up.
Good luck Venezuela.
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My Amarissa (left) and our friend/surrogate family member, Percy (right), are feline festive in Smithers, British Columbia🇨🇦
🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻😻. We hope that 🐾Niko Carney🐾 ("son" of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social ) will have an official photo issued for the Holiday Season, too!
#cats #canadiancats
🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻😻. We hope that 🐾Niko Carney🐾 ("son" of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social ) will have an official photo issued for the Holiday Season, too!
#cats #canadiancats
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
My Amarissa (left) and our friend/surrogate family member, Percy (right), are feline festive in Smithers, British Columbia🇨🇦
🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻😻. We hope that 🐾Niko Carney🐾 ("son" of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social ) will have an official photo issued for the Holiday Season, too!
#cats #canadiancats
🎄🧑🏻🎄🎅🏻😻. We hope that 🐾Niko Carney🐾 ("son" of Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social ) will have an official photo issued for the Holiday Season, too!
#cats #canadiancats
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🇨🇦 🚨 CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS BEATEN IN WEST BANK NIGHT RAID 🚨 🇨🇦
4:30 AM. Ein al-Duyuk.
Ten masked men burst in. Two carried army rifles.
They weren't looking for militants. They were hunting the foreign volunteers trying to shield the village.
#WestBank #SettlerViolence #CdnPoli #WorldNews
🇨🇦 🚨 CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS BEATEN IN WEST BANK NIGHT RAID 🚨 🇨🇦
4:30 AM. Ein al-Duyuk.
Ten masked men burst in. Two carried army rifles.
They weren't looking for militants. They were hunting the foreign volunteers trying to shield the village.
#WestBank #SettlerViolence #CdnPoli #WorldNews
December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🇨🇦 🚨 CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS BEATEN IN WEST BANK NIGHT RAID 🚨 🇨🇦
4:30 AM. Ein al-Duyuk.
Ten masked men burst in. Two carried army rifles.
They weren't looking for militants. They were hunting the foreign volunteers trying to shield the village.
#WestBank #SettlerViolence #CdnPoli #WorldNews
🇨🇦 🚨 CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS BEATEN IN WEST BANK NIGHT RAID 🚨 🇨🇦
4:30 AM. Ein al-Duyuk.
Ten masked men burst in. Two carried army rifles.
They weren't looking for militants. They were hunting the foreign volunteers trying to shield the village.
#WestBank #SettlerViolence #CdnPoli #WorldNews
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MSK Radiologist position at @Queen's University, @Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Canada 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 For all you Canadian #MSK Radiologists working in the USA, come back to Canada, this academic faculty position is perfect for you!
🌐 DM me for further details.
🇨🇦 For all you Canadian #MSK Radiologists working in the USA, come back to Canada, this academic faculty position is perfect for you!
🌐 DM me for further details.
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
MSK Radiologist position at @Queen's University, @Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Canada 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 For all you Canadian #MSK Radiologists working in the USA, come back to Canada, this academic faculty position is perfect for you!
🌐 DM me for further details.
🇨🇦 For all you Canadian #MSK Radiologists working in the USA, come back to Canada, this academic faculty position is perfect for you!
🌐 DM me for further details.
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Late Night Snow Walk in Toronto ❄️ Relaxing Winter Ambience Canada 🇨🇦
#torontolife #snow #snowfall #ontario #canada #asmr #peaceful #YouTube #snowynight #SnowASMR #snowstorm #winterambience #relaxing
youtube.com/watch?v=D9x-...
#torontolife #snow #snowfall #ontario #canada #asmr #peaceful #YouTube #snowynight #SnowASMR #snowstorm #winterambience #relaxing
youtube.com/watch?v=D9x-...
【4K】Late Night Snow Walk in Toronto ❄️✨ | Relaxing ASMR Winter Ambience (November 2025)
YouTube video by Athir Canada
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December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Late Night Snow Walk in Toronto ❄️ Relaxing Winter Ambience Canada 🇨🇦
#torontolife #snow #snowfall #ontario #canada #asmr #peaceful #YouTube #snowynight #SnowASMR #snowstorm #winterambience #relaxing
youtube.com/watch?v=D9x-...
#torontolife #snow #snowfall #ontario #canada #asmr #peaceful #YouTube #snowynight #SnowASMR #snowstorm #winterambience #relaxing
youtube.com/watch?v=D9x-...
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Here’s a frigid winter sunrise with a hint of pink in the skies above Lake Louise at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
#banff #lakelouise #nationalparks #sunrise #canadianrockies #victoriaglacier #photography #banffnationalpark #canadianlandscapes
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#banff #lakelouise #nationalparks #sunrise #canadianrockies #victoriaglacier #photography #banffnationalpark #canadianlandscapes
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November 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Here’s a frigid winter sunrise with a hint of pink in the skies above Lake Louise at Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦
#banff #lakelouise #nationalparks #sunrise #canadianrockies #victoriaglacier #photography #banffnationalpark #canadianlandscapes
Prints —> adamjewell.com/featured/lak...
#banff #lakelouise #nationalparks #sunrise #canadianrockies #victoriaglacier #photography #banffnationalpark #canadianlandscapes
Prints —> adamjewell.com/featured/lak...