. Many good people join their country's armed forces and police because they believe in doing the right thing. War changes people, and the more susceptible of those get hardened by the atrocities to the point where they become the "bad guys" they signed up to fight. www.cnn.com/2026/05/22/m...

If your kids have to open a package with a name-brand on it before they can eat, or travel to a fast-food joint, this is what happens!

Nutritionally, fast food restaurants and expensive caffeine drinks fatten people. Home-cooked meals are cheaper and better for you. Inflation may be doing everybody a favour. Not being able to afford fast and junk food may improve your health. Learn to cook, don't just reheat packages.

US words, not mine “If you’re a foreigner now, what you’re absorbing about the United States is a dysfunctional government, ICE raids, Americans being killed, crime everywhere.” The message, "if you kick your friends in the teeth, don't expect them to support you!' www.cnn.com/2026/05/25/t...

Boycott the @fifaworldcup in the USA. Leave their arenas empty. Don’t spend your hard earned money in that country. If you want to watch the games come to Canada or go to Mexico, where you’ll be welcome and well treated. ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

Smith speaks with a forked tongue! If, and when separation would take place the Maple MAGAs that follow Smith and Trump would discover very quickly how unimportant they really are. There isn't a person in Trump's administration that can trust Trump or each other. An Albertan won't be worth a dime!

There is little that MAGA Trumpers say where they don't mean the exact opposite. Danielle Smith says she wants Alberta to stay in Canada while she promotes and facilitates Separatism. Trump wants the Breakup of Canada. Smith will try to deliver that to him. #cdnpoli #abpoli #FireUCP #FireSmith

. America has been one big, sad, comedy show for years. It would have far better ratings with Colbert!

Canada just moved up 23 spots . . !! 😉 We won't be the 51st State. We will be the 28th member of the EU instead! www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDKd...

If you open a store in a shopping centre you pay rent. That's the way the world works. If you want to use Canadian infrastructure and airspace to make money you should pay the rent like every Canadian needs to do. Streamers are not special. Pay the rent! www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Using info to catch criminals works for me. There is no privacy out there. Tech giants know us, backward, forward and sideways, including the criminals. They use the information to make money. I trust the police more than I trust American big tech! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

youtube.com/shorts/yDuDI... Boy she crushed it. Yes learn some facts MAGA before you keep bitchin and moaning!?

"We’re the biggest, most powerful nation, I’d like it to be the biggest one of all," Trump said of his arch. That is why they should be expected to make the biggest and most colossal mistakes. #USA www.cnn.com/2026/05/21/p...

I just watched the news!

Not Ai . . .?

"Canada 'failed to make credible progress' on defence spending commitments, says Pentagon official" Translation? Canada wont promise to spend every dollar of defence spending in the US! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

In the current world conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran it's impossible to cheer for any of them. It's like trying to find the good in particularly brutal gang leaders who's only motive is greed and lust for power.

Control over our own data is a "no brainer". The US has provent is not a reliable custodian. Canada cannot function properly with its hands tied behind its back. How that is accomplished and at what price is another story but it should be pursued with dedication. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

If American businesses ever want tourism and exports to return to normal they have to get rid of Trump and the Republicans. We hear about Canadians boycotting the US. Fact is, the rest of the world is doing the same thing. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

No matter how you slice it, the world got a nuclear deal with Iran from the Obama administration. The deal was cancelled by Trump and the world got war instead. Trump is toxic. www.cnn.com/2026/05/14/p...

I never thought the day would come when one could say that Russia and the US were as untrustworthy and dangerous as the other. Same goes for China moving into the "nice guy" category. I really wish the US would get its shit together. Still boycotting? I am! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

. The mistake that StatsCan made with this census is not having a category for the weak minds, the uneducated and the conspiracy theorists. Maybe those folks would have been more enthused about filling in their forms?

Not to mention that you are paying forward. One day we all age and, like it or not, we all need health care!

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Are you a talented individual in the Cowichan Valley ?. . .do you know a talented person in the Cowichan Valley? Boy do I have a deal for you! 😉

Our Dogwood is a happy tree today!

You've heard the phrase "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" I just watched a short video of Ukrainian soldiers preparing a high tech drone to carry an explosive into battle. The oddity was that they strapped the two together with duct tape. I've always claimed that duct tape is man's best friend!

A lot of people bad mouthing the Canadian census, vowing that they won't fill it out. They will also be the first to complain when government services don't reflect the situation in any given field. Govt. can't govern without data. Stop your whining!

I have no sympathy for "fans" who overpay for tickets to events. If you buy tickets knowing that you are being taken advantage of . . . that's you encouraging scammers! I can't think of any event or star for which I would pay that kind of money. www.ms.now/opinion/worl...

I feel for the families of these two overgrown boys fueled by drinking and drugs. People should not wonder why we need strict gun laws. It's because of this kind of stupidity! www.timescolonist.com/local-news/m...

@atpgeo.bsky.social I suspect that Ukrainian hornets are not much different than the Iranian variety!

So, . . . . Putin had to ask Trump to ask Ukraine for a ceasefire so that Russia could hold its Victory Day parade with no embarrassing bombs going off in Red Square. Zelenskyy gave permission as long as they released 1000 POW's.

How anxious are you about your next flight?

Being a good teacher builds good Karma apparently! www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

. Psst . . .want an iPad for free? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If losing their children to guns does not move Americans to admit that their attitude generally and their attitude toward guns specifically needs a drastic adjustment, then what. Maybe they need to lose money instead ?? Is that what is more important than children? www.cnn.com/2026/05/04/u...

. The United States is not the world's richest nation. It is the nation that has the largest number of multi-billionaires supported by millions of medium income earners who scrape for their daily bread. Take out the top 2% then average out the yearly wage. It's not particularly impressive.

The United States is not the world's richest nation. It is the nation that has the largest number of multi-billionaires supported by millions of medium income earners who scrape for their daily bread. Take out the top 2% then average out the yearly average wage. It's not particularly impressive.

Cowichan Public Art Gallery. 100% volunteer, has presented 18 different exhibits since opening 3 years ago. In that time, the Docents and Board members logged 17,000 volunteer hours. That's approx. $425,000 in donated time. More $ for arts, less for sports! @annekangburnaby.bsky.social

‘Trump slump 2.0’ The slump is actually turning into a rocket slide to the bottom. "Pull up America . . .Pull up!!!! cultmtl.com/2026/05/cana...

Take credit for anything that goes right . . including the weather Blame the opposition for all that goes wrong, including the weather! That is party politics!

You show your appreciation and loyalty by using their business. It's the business owner's responsibility to pay the salary. Everything doesn't require a tip!

Reviving an old meme in.

What's the point of advertising on YouTube? Most viewers are like me. The ad starts. My mouse hovers, waiting for the "skip" button. "click" . .I move on. I don't even know what the ad was for. Advertisers are wasting their money!

That absolutely proves to me that his mind is not sufficient to be president. Who forgets ketchup?

Your city or province probably spends tons more money on sports funding than it does on the arts, even though sports is full of overpaid participants with billionaire owners. Yet, the arts generate more economic activity! Talk to your rep and ask what they have done for the arts lately!

Have you been to a bank lately? Was it any better than this?

So Trump has been trying to "Make America Great" by destroying Canada's and other nations economy. As the US sinks like a rock in whipped cream, we can only ask the question, "How's that going for you so far Mr. Trump? www.cbc.ca/news/politic...