Shannon Peel 🇨🇦
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Have you seen Murder in a Small Town?
I lime that it’s filmed in Gibsons
I love that the story is set in Gibsons
For too long US film has filmed Canada for stories set in the US, it’s nice to watch one set in the place it’s filmed
Support Canadian shows by watching them
I lime that it’s filmed in Gibsons
I love that the story is set in Gibsons
For too long US film has filmed Canada for stories set in the US, it’s nice to watch one set in the place it’s filmed
Support Canadian shows by watching them
December 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Have you seen Murder in a Small Town?
I lime that it’s filmed in Gibsons
I love that the story is set in Gibsons
For too long US film has filmed Canada for stories set in the US, it’s nice to watch one set in the place it’s filmed
Support Canadian shows by watching them
I lime that it’s filmed in Gibsons
I love that the story is set in Gibsons
For too long US film has filmed Canada for stories set in the US, it’s nice to watch one set in the place it’s filmed
Support Canadian shows by watching them
Things in Canada are Not as bad as Poilievre and Trump lead you to believe
Fr FP
“Canada’s economy expanded 1.7 per cent more than believed during those three years.”
When you hear someone complain about the economy ask
Did you know…
#cdnpoli
financialpost.com/news/economy...
Fr FP
“Canada’s economy expanded 1.7 per cent more than believed during those three years.”
When you hear someone complain about the economy ask
Did you know…
#cdnpoli
financialpost.com/news/economy...
December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Things in Canada are Not as bad as Poilievre and Trump lead you to believe
Fr FP
“Canada’s economy expanded 1.7 per cent more than believed during those three years.”
When you hear someone complain about the economy ask
Did you know…
#cdnpoli
financialpost.com/news/economy...
Fr FP
“Canada’s economy expanded 1.7 per cent more than believed during those three years.”
When you hear someone complain about the economy ask
Did you know…
#cdnpoli
financialpost.com/news/economy...
He’s also freaking out on Mexico today demanding they send pre drought levels of water to the US or face a tariff
December 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
He’s also freaking out on Mexico today demanding they send pre drought levels of water to the US or face a tariff
Didn’t you hear Trump is gonna add more tariffs to the price to force US companies to make fertilizer.
The guy doesn’t have a clue
The guy doesn’t have a clue
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Didn’t you hear Trump is gonna add more tariffs to the price to force US companies to make fertilizer.
The guy doesn’t have a clue
The guy doesn’t have a clue
Canada’s Potash mines better get on the phones to find new customers in the world
US Farmers are complaining about high fertilizer costs - so Trump is going to Tariff Cdn Potash to bolster US Fertilizer production
Does the US have Potash?
#cdnpoli #USPoli
apple.news/AI2FPQf1LR--...
US Farmers are complaining about high fertilizer costs - so Trump is going to Tariff Cdn Potash to bolster US Fertilizer production
Does the US have Potash?
#cdnpoli #USPoli
apple.news/AI2FPQf1LR--...
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Canada’s Potash mines better get on the phones to find new customers in the world
US Farmers are complaining about high fertilizer costs - so Trump is going to Tariff Cdn Potash to bolster US Fertilizer production
Does the US have Potash?
#cdnpoli #USPoli
apple.news/AI2FPQf1LR--...
US Farmers are complaining about high fertilizer costs - so Trump is going to Tariff Cdn Potash to bolster US Fertilizer production
Does the US have Potash?
#cdnpoli #USPoli
apple.news/AI2FPQf1LR--...
On Dec 4th we learned just how dangerous the world is and how Canada is a target
Fr the Walrus
“In the Trump world view, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only trading relations to be made advantageous for the US.”
apple.news/A26AV4L2lQ0C...
#cdnpoli #uspoli #tradewar
Fr the Walrus
“In the Trump world view, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only trading relations to be made advantageous for the US.”
apple.news/A26AV4L2lQ0C...
#cdnpoli #uspoli #tradewar
December 8, 2025 at 9:15 PM
On Dec 4th we learned just how dangerous the world is and how Canada is a target
Fr the Walrus
“In the Trump world view, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only trading relations to be made advantageous for the US.”
apple.news/A26AV4L2lQ0C...
#cdnpoli #uspoli #tradewar
Fr the Walrus
“In the Trump world view, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only trading relations to be made advantageous for the US.”
apple.news/A26AV4L2lQ0C...
#cdnpoli #uspoli #tradewar
This will go over like a lead balloon b/c of DOGE
Fr CP
“"There will likely be different levels of return depending on seniority, depending on the role and obviously, depending on capacity."
Do you think they should work in the office?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/A8bk6T1myRMy...
Fr CP
“"There will likely be different levels of return depending on seniority, depending on the role and obviously, depending on capacity."
Do you think they should work in the office?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/A8bk6T1myRMy...
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This will go over like a lead balloon b/c of DOGE
Fr CP
“"There will likely be different levels of return depending on seniority, depending on the role and obviously, depending on capacity."
Do you think they should work in the office?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/A8bk6T1myRMy...
Fr CP
“"There will likely be different levels of return depending on seniority, depending on the role and obviously, depending on capacity."
Do you think they should work in the office?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/A8bk6T1myRMy...
Until AB can prove it’s possible to navigate Hecate Strait, there will be opposition
Fr CP
“The Gitga’at First Nation presented Rajan Sawhney with scientific& historical evidence there is no proven method for recovering bitumen spills on B.C.'s north coast
apple.news/A6Iykqu64Tvu...
#cdn
Fr CP
“The Gitga’at First Nation presented Rajan Sawhney with scientific& historical evidence there is no proven method for recovering bitumen spills on B.C.'s north coast
apple.news/A6Iykqu64Tvu...
#cdn
December 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Until AB can prove it’s possible to navigate Hecate Strait, there will be opposition
Fr CP
“The Gitga’at First Nation presented Rajan Sawhney with scientific& historical evidence there is no proven method for recovering bitumen spills on B.C.'s north coast
apple.news/A6Iykqu64Tvu...
#cdn
Fr CP
“The Gitga’at First Nation presented Rajan Sawhney with scientific& historical evidence there is no proven method for recovering bitumen spills on B.C.'s north coast
apple.news/A6Iykqu64Tvu...
#cdn
Ottawa is getting 3,000 affordable homes built and the Federal govt is helping to speed up the process
With the 4,000 non-market homes already announced, this makes 7,000 affordable homes on the in process
Where would you like to see affordable housing built?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AFN43kIPPQwK...
With the 4,000 non-market homes already announced, this makes 7,000 affordable homes on the in process
Where would you like to see affordable housing built?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AFN43kIPPQwK...
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ottawa is getting 3,000 affordable homes built and the Federal govt is helping to speed up the process
With the 4,000 non-market homes already announced, this makes 7,000 affordable homes on the in process
Where would you like to see affordable housing built?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AFN43kIPPQwK...
With the 4,000 non-market homes already announced, this makes 7,000 affordable homes on the in process
Where would you like to see affordable housing built?
#cdnpoli
apple.news/AFN43kIPPQwK...
Some good news for our tired doctors
Fr CTV
“Ottawa is introducing a new “express entry” category for foreign-trained physicians in an effort to address health workforce challenges in Canada, the federal government announced Monday”
apple.news/A1C3391GkSxC...
#cdnpoli
Fr CTV
“Ottawa is introducing a new “express entry” category for foreign-trained physicians in an effort to address health workforce challenges in Canada, the federal government announced Monday”
apple.news/A1C3391GkSxC...
#cdnpoli
December 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Some good news for our tired doctors
Fr CTV
“Ottawa is introducing a new “express entry” category for foreign-trained physicians in an effort to address health workforce challenges in Canada, the federal government announced Monday”
apple.news/A1C3391GkSxC...
#cdnpoli
Fr CTV
“Ottawa is introducing a new “express entry” category for foreign-trained physicians in an effort to address health workforce challenges in Canada, the federal government announced Monday”
apple.news/A1C3391GkSxC...
#cdnpoli
One story is easy to shrug off as nothing, when added to other stories of Russia & India recent arctic agreement, China & Japan incident … it makes one stop to ponder
The UK says over 2 yrs a 30% increase in the number of Russian vessels threatening UK waters
apple.news/AO4URXtekRka...
The UK says over 2 yrs a 30% increase in the number of Russian vessels threatening UK waters
apple.news/AO4URXtekRka...
December 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
One story is easy to shrug off as nothing, when added to other stories of Russia & India recent arctic agreement, China & Japan incident … it makes one stop to ponder
The UK says over 2 yrs a 30% increase in the number of Russian vessels threatening UK waters
apple.news/AO4URXtekRka...
The UK says over 2 yrs a 30% increase in the number of Russian vessels threatening UK waters
apple.news/AO4URXtekRka...
Europe now knows how Canada feels
Fr WSJ
“European leaders reading the document need “to assume that the traditional trans-Atlantic relationship is dead.”
That deal wasn’t worth the paper it was written on
Giving Trump what he wants doesn’t work
#eupoli
apple.news/ApymDyCY5RFa...
Fr WSJ
“European leaders reading the document need “to assume that the traditional trans-Atlantic relationship is dead.”
That deal wasn’t worth the paper it was written on
Giving Trump what he wants doesn’t work
#eupoli
apple.news/ApymDyCY5RFa...
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Europe now knows how Canada feels
Fr WSJ
“European leaders reading the document need “to assume that the traditional trans-Atlantic relationship is dead.”
That deal wasn’t worth the paper it was written on
Giving Trump what he wants doesn’t work
#eupoli
apple.news/ApymDyCY5RFa...
Fr WSJ
“European leaders reading the document need “to assume that the traditional trans-Atlantic relationship is dead.”
That deal wasn’t worth the paper it was written on
Giving Trump what he wants doesn’t work
#eupoli
apple.news/ApymDyCY5RFa...
Yes Canada didn’t want to be a military force and we could make that decision aftwr WW1 b/c we had Britain and after WW2 b/c of the US
There is evidence that the US did not want Canada to have a strong military to threaten it and limited our ability to build a military manufacturing industry
There is evidence that the US did not want Canada to have a strong military to threaten it and limited our ability to build a military manufacturing industry
December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Yes Canada didn’t want to be a military force and we could make that decision aftwr WW1 b/c we had Britain and after WW2 b/c of the US
There is evidence that the US did not want Canada to have a strong military to threaten it and limited our ability to build a military manufacturing industry
There is evidence that the US did not want Canada to have a strong military to threaten it and limited our ability to build a military manufacturing industry
Only 1 in 5 Trump voters believe he is responsible for their economic reality
Is that enough to ensure the next election in 2026 will fall to the Democrats?
Or is that still too many Trump Only voters?
Is that enough to ensure the next election in 2026 will fall to the Democrats?
Or is that still too many Trump Only voters?
December 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Only 1 in 5 Trump voters believe he is responsible for their economic reality
Is that enough to ensure the next election in 2026 will fall to the Democrats?
Or is that still too many Trump Only voters?
Is that enough to ensure the next election in 2026 will fall to the Democrats?
Or is that still too many Trump Only voters?
Fr G&M
“The Department of National Defence said the air-to-surface weapons are for use in CF-18s and F-35s, SkyGuardian drones, &P8 Poseidon patrol& reconnaissance aircraft”
If the US is a threat - Will we be able to fight?
apple.news/AG5oCMuVpT9K...
#tradewar #cdnpoli
“The Department of National Defence said the air-to-surface weapons are for use in CF-18s and F-35s, SkyGuardian drones, &P8 Poseidon patrol& reconnaissance aircraft”
If the US is a threat - Will we be able to fight?
apple.news/AG5oCMuVpT9K...
#tradewar #cdnpoli
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Fr G&M
“The Department of National Defence said the air-to-surface weapons are for use in CF-18s and F-35s, SkyGuardian drones, &P8 Poseidon patrol& reconnaissance aircraft”
If the US is a threat - Will we be able to fight?
apple.news/AG5oCMuVpT9K...
#tradewar #cdnpoli
“The Department of National Defence said the air-to-surface weapons are for use in CF-18s and F-35s, SkyGuardian drones, &P8 Poseidon patrol& reconnaissance aircraft”
If the US is a threat - Will we be able to fight?
apple.news/AG5oCMuVpT9K...
#tradewar #cdnpoli
The wealthy in the US and politicians in DC want the EU broken up because it’s too strong as a united trading block
They want to treat European nations like they treat Canada - as a vassal state they can profit from
The EU must stand strong against these voices who want to weaken them
#EUpoli
They want to treat European nations like they treat Canada - as a vassal state they can profit from
The EU must stand strong against these voices who want to weaken them
#EUpoli
December 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The wealthy in the US and politicians in DC want the EU broken up because it’s too strong as a united trading block
They want to treat European nations like they treat Canada - as a vassal state they can profit from
The EU must stand strong against these voices who want to weaken them
#EUpoli
They want to treat European nations like they treat Canada - as a vassal state they can profit from
The EU must stand strong against these voices who want to weaken them
#EUpoli
Fr CP
“Canada is missing out on economic opportunities in its own backyard, says a new report from the Canadian Council for the Americas”
Do you think Carney needs to reach out to South America to find new deals for Cdn Biz?
apple.news/AiKYHt6SCSlO...
#cdnpoli #tradewar
“Canada is missing out on economic opportunities in its own backyard, says a new report from the Canadian Council for the Americas”
Do you think Carney needs to reach out to South America to find new deals for Cdn Biz?
apple.news/AiKYHt6SCSlO...
#cdnpoli #tradewar
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Fr CP
“Canada is missing out on economic opportunities in its own backyard, says a new report from the Canadian Council for the Americas”
Do you think Carney needs to reach out to South America to find new deals for Cdn Biz?
apple.news/AiKYHt6SCSlO...
#cdnpoli #tradewar
“Canada is missing out on economic opportunities in its own backyard, says a new report from the Canadian Council for the Americas”
Do you think Carney needs to reach out to South America to find new deals for Cdn Biz?
apple.news/AiKYHt6SCSlO...
#cdnpoli #tradewar
Why, when the GTA is clogged with cars and more and more of us want to stop driving into Toronto, do they make it so difficult for people who are unfamiliar with their procedures to get information?
Why don’t people use the go train?
apple.news/AZ8_k75DlTti...
#onpoli
Why don’t people use the go train?
apple.news/AZ8_k75DlTti...
#onpoli
December 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Why, when the GTA is clogged with cars and more and more of us want to stop driving into Toronto, do they make it so difficult for people who are unfamiliar with their procedures to get information?
Why don’t people use the go train?
apple.news/AZ8_k75DlTti...
#onpoli
Why don’t people use the go train?
apple.news/AZ8_k75DlTti...
#onpoli
The US economic indicators are still not out as they try to deal with the backlog of work from the 2 month shut down
Where do you think the numbers will be when they finally get reported?
Is the US economy in good shape?
Hard to predict due to the misinformation
#uspoli
Where do you think the numbers will be when they finally get reported?
Is the US economy in good shape?
Hard to predict due to the misinformation
#uspoli
December 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The US economic indicators are still not out as they try to deal with the backlog of work from the 2 month shut down
Where do you think the numbers will be when they finally get reported?
Is the US economy in good shape?
Hard to predict due to the misinformation
#uspoli
Where do you think the numbers will be when they finally get reported?
Is the US economy in good shape?
Hard to predict due to the misinformation
#uspoli
As for crime - it’s city dependent and cities have their own police departments
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
As for crime - it’s city dependent and cities have their own police departments
Not sure this matters considering Trump’s recent foreign policy document
What can they sort out in 45 min?
Fr WSJ
“Carney’s spokeswoman said the three leaders met for about 45 minutes, “and they’ve agreed to keep working together” on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement”
#cdnpoli
What can they sort out in 45 min?
Fr WSJ
“Carney’s spokeswoman said the three leaders met for about 45 minutes, “and they’ve agreed to keep working together” on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement”
#cdnpoli
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Not sure this matters considering Trump’s recent foreign policy document
What can they sort out in 45 min?
Fr WSJ
“Carney’s spokeswoman said the three leaders met for about 45 minutes, “and they’ve agreed to keep working together” on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement”
#cdnpoli
What can they sort out in 45 min?
Fr WSJ
“Carney’s spokeswoman said the three leaders met for about 45 minutes, “and they’ve agreed to keep working together” on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement”
#cdnpoli
If Global Food prices are down for 3 straight months, why are grocery prices continuing to rise in Canada?
Fr WSJ
“Global food prices fell in Nov for the 3rd consecutive month, driven by lower prices for all major staple foods except cereals - FAO of UN
apple.news/AMCu5_uNJRQG...
#tradewar
Fr WSJ
“Global food prices fell in Nov for the 3rd consecutive month, driven by lower prices for all major staple foods except cereals - FAO of UN
apple.news/AMCu5_uNJRQG...
#tradewar
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
If Global Food prices are down for 3 straight months, why are grocery prices continuing to rise in Canada?
Fr WSJ
“Global food prices fell in Nov for the 3rd consecutive month, driven by lower prices for all major staple foods except cereals - FAO of UN
apple.news/AMCu5_uNJRQG...
#tradewar
Fr WSJ
“Global food prices fell in Nov for the 3rd consecutive month, driven by lower prices for all major staple foods except cereals - FAO of UN
apple.news/AMCu5_uNJRQG...
#tradewar
PP will be unhappy - our economy is getting stronger
Healthcare and social assistance led the way with 46,000 jobs added during the month, while accommodation and food services gained 14,000 jobs and natural resources 11,000.
apple.news/AAi0YLw5WQte...
#cdnpoli
Healthcare and social assistance led the way with 46,000 jobs added during the month, while accommodation and food services gained 14,000 jobs and natural resources 11,000.
apple.news/AAi0YLw5WQte...
#cdnpoli
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
PP will be unhappy - our economy is getting stronger
Healthcare and social assistance led the way with 46,000 jobs added during the month, while accommodation and food services gained 14,000 jobs and natural resources 11,000.
apple.news/AAi0YLw5WQte...
#cdnpoli
Healthcare and social assistance led the way with 46,000 jobs added during the month, while accommodation and food services gained 14,000 jobs and natural resources 11,000.
apple.news/AAi0YLw5WQte...
#cdnpoli
What cute mascots for FIFA -
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 PM
What cute mascots for FIFA -
And the drama continues
Jolie is fighting back though Stellanis doesn’t think it’s breached it’s contract with the govt
Stellanis has painted itself ito a corner between a rock and a hard place. They could be on the hook for hundreds of millions
#tradewar #tariffs
apple.news/AWJGQr34MQYG...
Jolie is fighting back though Stellanis doesn’t think it’s breached it’s contract with the govt
Stellanis has painted itself ito a corner between a rock and a hard place. They could be on the hook for hundreds of millions
#tradewar #tariffs
apple.news/AWJGQr34MQYG...
December 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
And the drama continues
Jolie is fighting back though Stellanis doesn’t think it’s breached it’s contract with the govt
Stellanis has painted itself ito a corner between a rock and a hard place. They could be on the hook for hundreds of millions
#tradewar #tariffs
apple.news/AWJGQr34MQYG...
Jolie is fighting back though Stellanis doesn’t think it’s breached it’s contract with the govt
Stellanis has painted itself ito a corner between a rock and a hard place. They could be on the hook for hundreds of millions
#tradewar #tariffs
apple.news/AWJGQr34MQYG...