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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star

Yankees fans still booing in vain hopes of overturning Jays victory

Ice huts, those brightly-coloured shacks and ice villages out on frozen lakes, captured the imagination of photographer Richard Johnson. A new book showcases his 30-year pursuit of Canada’s iconic wintertime structures. https://macleans.ca/culture/richard-johnson-resilience-ice-huts/

Alberta government to ban the number 58,008 in schools

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👇...antifa baby..."What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding...."

America’s influencers suspiciously all start endorsing feudalism

...the death of comedy...

Chanie Wenjack's death sparked the first inquest into the treatment of Indigenous children in residential schools. While you reflect on this National Truth and Reconciliation Day, take a moment to learn his story.

....ummmm...ok fat ass....

...to my Canadian compadres...

Nelson Wiseman: In last year’s presidential election, Americans voted for stupid. In reaction, Canadians voted for smart. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Danielle Smith invokes notwithstanding clause to win argument with spouse

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US Ambassador threatens to tariff, annex, and bomb Canada if anti-American sentiment doesn't improve

On this day in 1648, the first inn in New France opened. It was a pastry shop and hostelry owned by Jacques Boisdon. The Council of New France granted him permission to open the inn in Quebec City. It was granted on the condition he would be closed on Sundays.

👇 👍🍁 "the film made several changes to the story, including omitting Canadians"...😡

Podcast: “Charlie Kirk would have wanted us to get anyone criticizing his views fired,” says man accurately describing why Charlie Kirk deserved criticism

Ernie Coombs was, and still is, a beloved symbol for generations of Canadians. As Mr. Dressup, he was a fixture of Canadian television for decades. Even 24 years after his death he is remembered fondly. This is his story. 🧵 1/16

The United States: a country that can take your livelihood away for expressing certain opinions, a country that can detain you without due process on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant, a country where guns have more legal protection than books.

..used to read this book to my boys when they were little...

In ABC's defense, Jimmy Kimmel should have said something much less offensive during his monologue, such as advocating that we kill homeless people.

US confirms contestants in all 2028 Olympic track events will be chased by ICE agents

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On this day in 2016, W.P. Kinsella died in Hope, BC. Born in Edmonton in 1935, he wrote seven novels during his life. His most famous novel was Shoeless Joe, published in 1982. It was adapted into the movie Field of Dreams.

Report: At this point we are just trying to figure who Canadian Parliament WON'T give a standing ovation to

Eddie Giacomin has died. The Hall of Fame goalie played in the NHL from 1965 to 1978 with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. He won the Vezina in 1971 and played in six All-Star Games. In his career, he had 289 wins, 209 losses and 54 shutouts.

On this day in 1907, Fay Wray was born in Cardston, Alberta. She rose to fame as Ann Darrow in King Kong and had a decades-long career until her retirement in 1980. She was honoured with a stamp from Canada Post, a fountain in Cardston and a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

She was Fonzie's grandmother, Mrs. Tremond on Twin Peaks, Happy Gilmore's grandmother and the Marble Rye lady on Seinfeld. You may not know her name, but you certainly recognize her. This is the story of Canada's Frances Bay! 🧵 1/10

On Sept. 15, 1976, Canada won the first Canada Cup. Canada's roster has been called one of the greatest teams ever assembled. At the time, the final game was the most watched TV event in Canadian history, with 50% of Canadians watching. This is the story. 🧵 1/12

On this day in 1960, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard retired. At the time, his 544 career goals was an NHL record. He won the Hart and eight Stanley Cups in his career. The Hall of Fame waived its three-year waiting period and inducted Richard in 1961.

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On this day in 1981, the first Terry Fox Run was held. Across Canada, 300,000 people took part in 760 communities and raised $3.5 million. It was organized by Isadore Sharp, a major supporter of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. To date, it has raised $750 million.

On this day in 1910, the Regina Rugby Club was formed. In 1924, the club changed its name to the Regina Roughriders. In 1946, the team changed its name to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The team has played in 19 Grey Cups and won four times (1966, 1989, 2007, 2013).

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Laura Secord became a hero of the War of 1812 when she warned the British of an American attack. But it took decades for her to receive recognition for her actions. This is the story of one of Canada's most famous historical figures. 🧵 1/12

On this day in 1907, the Ontario Rugby Football Union's Hamilton Tigers and Toronto Argonauts, joined with the Quebec Rugby Football Union's Montreal Football Club and Ottawa Rough Riders, to form the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union.

On this day in 1759, the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was fought outside Quebec City. A victory for the British, it left nearly 200 dead including General James Wolfe and General Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm. It was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War.

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham took place on this day in 1759, but who was Abraham? Nicknamed “l’Écossais” (the Scot), Abraham Martin was an early French settler born in Dieppe. He arrived in Quebec around 1620. Learn more:

Sept. 13, 1775: Laura Secord, a housewife who became a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812 by embarking on a 20-mile night trek to warn British forces of an impending attack by Americans in the Niagara region, is born in Great Barrington, Mass.

On this day in 2021, Norm Macdonald died. Born in 1959 in Quebec City, he rose to fame as a cast member of Saturday Night Live. Considered one of the best stand-up comedians of his era, he also had a successful acting career. He had 3 Emmy nominations and a Canadian Screen Award.

He was called one of the most thoughtful and kind television stars of his era. Famous as Perry Mason and Ironside, he gave huge sums of his fortune to help others. He loved dogs, orchids and tried to make the world a better place. This is the story of Raymond Burr. 🧵 1/14

Second Amendment activists in shock as Charlie Kirk shot instead of just schoolchildren

Lorne Greene was many things through his life. He was an inventor, an acting teacher, a celebrated broadcaster, a singer and, of course, a great actor. He may have been most famous as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, but he was so much more than that. This is his story. 🧵 1/16

On this day in 1984, the first episode of Jeopardy! with Alex Trebek as host aired. The show originally aired from 1964 to 1975, but was revived in 1984 after the success of Wheel of Fortune. Trebek hosted the program for nearly four decades until his death in 2020.

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