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Over 2,200 Roshel Senator MRAPs now serve on Ukraine's front, making it the most-deployed Western armoured vehicle of the entire war. And the drones still cannot finish them. #roshel #roshelsenator #mrap #ukraine #canada

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Reading @colinwoodard.bsky.social’s Nations Apart as a Canadian is sobering. Gerrymandering, partisan judges, voter suppression, plus Super PACs funneling unlimited money into US campaigns. Here in Canada, corporate donations are banned federally and individuals capped near $1,800/year. #uspol

What a magical time to be a Habs fan! #GoHabsGo

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“That has rendered the raw material of innovation — ideas — as abundant, accessible, and cheap as electricity. And here’s the thing about electricity: Nobody competes on it. You compete on what you build with it.” via @mitsmr.bsky.social #AI #GenAI #ideas #ideation

“Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally.” via BBC News #instagram #privacy #e2ee

“On the same day the prime minister named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general, the Liberals voted to restore proposed legislation to move ahead with Arbour's key recommendation for the country’s military.” via CBC News #canada #governorgeneral #military

“The recent crackdown on immigration means fewer children are arriving from other countries, a demographic that had buoyed enrollment nationwide.” #us #demography #publicschools

No shit, Sherlock! 🤦🏻‍♂️

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“The contrast with the United States is stark. Under President Trump, energy policy has swung back toward oil and natural gas. In the past six weeks, the Trump administration has moved to spend nearly $2 billion reimbursing energy companies for abandoning plans to build offshore wind farms.”

“How Mamdani Would Change Grand Army Plaza for Walkers, Bikers and Drivers”

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There’s a lot that ties these two teams together: “Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis became a Hall of Fame player with the Lightning. His teammate was Vincent Lecavalier, who is now in the Canadiens front office. Lecavalier’s agent back then was Kent Hughes, now the general manager of the Canadiens.”

Well it’s done! First dip in the pool in 2026; and a refreshing one at a cool 13°C (55.4°F). This is a little later in the year than I typically do, but the pool has only been open since last weekend. #pool #poolseason

Canadiens head to Tampa to settle hard-fought series in Game 7 against the Lightning Winner of Sunday's game will face the Buffalo Sabres in 2nd-round action www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

While waiting for tonight’s game, one can always dream… #Playoffs #StanleyCup #Canadiens #Sabres

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Where I'm at mentally

Sweden launched its first military spy satellite into orbit on a SpaceX rocket from California, years ahead of schedule. Stockholm can now watch Russia from space on its own terms. defence-blog.com/sweden-launc...

“A cardigan worn by Gosling’s character in the blockbuster science-fiction movie has become something of a breakout star — if you want it, grab your knitting needles!” I need to find a friend who can knit 🧶 this one for me!! 😊

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David Brooks, writer and a bestselling author, joins @profgalloway.com to unpack what he sees as a deeper crisis in America — not political, but moral. They discuss the rise of resentment, why so many people feel a lack of purpose, and how institutions have failed to shape character and meaning

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Canada is making significant waves in the global defence sector, and we’re breaking down what this means for the future of international security. Retired Major-General Scott Clancy, former Director of Operations at NORAD, joins us to discuss two massive developments...

"The actual king has never looked better than in contrast to the American pretender to a throne." @monacharen.bsky.social on a king and a wannabe king:

Huge congratulations to Prof. Lisa Komoroske! 🎉 Being named a National Geographic Society Explorer is an incredible achievement—and a testament to her work with @fisheries.noaa.gov and others protecting Hawaiʻi’s honu and advancing community-driven conservation. https://bit.ly/4mUl5Lf

This is what the tallest European rocket looks like. With the 20-metre version of the fairing, the height of Ariane 6 with four boosters is 62 metres! Teams at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana are doing the final checks before liftoff, set for today at 10:08-10:57 CEST (5:08-05:57 local time).

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“In a new age of revolt, it took a king to remind America of its republican values: the rule of law, democracy and the power of its international example.” - Stephen Collinson, @cnn.com

Listening to @colinwoodard.bsky.social's #NationsApart this morning, made the long and torturous drive into downtown Montréal an actual instructive and interesting commute. #America #AmericanHistory #UShistory #demographics open.spotify.com/show/4lVhtn7...

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Four boosters, more power, the same name: Ariane 6. Get ready to witness Europe’s most powerful rocket fly with four boosters for the second time. #VA268 is set to liftoff on 30 April 2026, between 8:08-08:57 BST (10:08-10:57 CEST, 5:08-05:57 local time).

Meanwhile, south of the border…

And 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 and the rest of the world is a better place for it! Merci!! Thank you!! 🙏

What could go wrong… 🤦🏻‍♂️ #climatechange #beringstrait #oceancurrents

…”so they traced it and ended up in a Colombian mine controlled by a drug cartel.” Well that surely didn’t go as planned… 😬

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Witness the stunning timelapse of a lightning storm over Western Australia, where nature's fury creates a breathtaking spectacle of light and power.

“The Curiosity rover has uncovered the most diverse array of organic molecules ever found on Mars, including seven that had never been detected before on the red planet.” by Ashley Strickland via @cnn.com #mars #life

"Three young Barn Owls looking out of the quatrefoil of a church in North Norfolk."