Baby Sulwe is one of our grandcalves, born in 2024 to ex-orphan Sonje. Since her birth, we've met a further 18 wild-born babies, who were all born in 2025. Meet 18 reasons that gave us hope this year: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/o...

Santa Claus is now authorized to make his deliveries in Canada 🇨🇦 I showed this video to my 8 year old son and he is pumped 😂 🎄🎅🏼🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🎄🎅🏼 🎄🎅🏼 🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🎄🎅🏼

Can you help a local historian locate and map examples of historic Gaelic inscriptions on Scottish gravestones? Read the latest blog on our website here that explains more about this interesting project 👇 www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/blog/in-sear...

Among his other numerous acts of philanthropy (google him), Michael Sheen sold his properties to fund the homeless World Cup. File him under ’not an arsehole’. bsky.app/profile/mgua...

Some times it is best to get out and enjoy the outdoors. This was from earlier this year and is taken in Hidden Grove on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia 🇨🇦 #photography

The best stat is Canadian median wealth is over $30,000 HIGHER. That's in USD too. US GDP per capita is 30% higher, but it doesn't trickle down to regular folks like you and me.

Don Van Vliet was a great musician and artist and sadly died too young.

What if awakening is not somewhere far away, but already present in each moment? This year’s Meditation Month invites you to explore this question through Zen koan practice with Haemin Sunim.

I enjoy learning old slang expressions. Many of them are still in use too. open.substack.com/pub/drangela...

I remember one time at an editors’ conference I was carrying some books and had a camera sitting on top of them, and someone I didn’t know saw me and informed me that her father had been a photographer and *always* wore his on a strap. She would have burst into flames at the sight of this guy!

The Canada Strong Pass comes into effect next week, for the winter, which means national parks, historic sites and attractions will have no admission fee (til Jan 15). Near Vancouver that includes Fort Langley, as well as the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

'She was very wonderful': Fan meets Canadian icon Joni Mitchell in B.C. store

I never get tired of watching this. Gratitude and freedom.

Worth a watch

Mornings on the Seawall, with the gal who never sleeps. #vancouver #sunrise #canada

Running on affordability. LMAO - Name ONE time Cons did anything to make life more affordable for average Canadians. I’ll wait.

Just a week left to participate in Stocking Stuffers for Seniors at London Drugs. All locations have a tree with tags at the front of the store. Shop for the items on the wish list and LD will deliver to local seniors this season.

Black Friday is theatre. Boxing Day is the real show. youtube.com/shorts/lSnPM...

Exactly this! Brittlestar expertly lays it all out. 🏆

A non-profit organization, Belgium-Canada, recruits volunteers to look after the graves of Canadian soldiers who died defending their country. The couple Sabina De Craecker and Dany Van Hyfte look after two graves. 🥰 www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

Forest bathing is good for you and one reason I love living in British Columbia 🇨🇦🌲 Enjoy the path you’ve taken today

It is Egyptologists’ favourite time of the year again.

On reflection today is a good day

The American government once threw 76 beavers out of a plane. On purpose.

Shop from many talented, local, Indigenous vendors and artisans at these holiday markets and craft sales around Metro Vancouver this season.

"Against what I had expected to say to you today, I'm going to vote yes—for the country, for the planet, and for my hope in the future," says Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, announcing that she will vote in favour of the minority Liberal government's budget. #cdnpoli

On Nov. 14, 1938, the Lions Gate Bridge opened in Vancouver. The bridge only took 593 days to build, and it wouldn't have happened without the wealthy Guinness family. A bylaw also prevented any Asian person from helping in construction of the bridge. This is the story. 🧵 1/10

My two dogs don’t mind the weather. Since you’re wondering it has been raining here in British Columbia 🌧️ I wish you a lovely day whatever your weather.

🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 PURE CANADIAN GOLD 🇨🇦👍MUST WATCH💪🇨🇦 "Dear Canada..." with 🎶 "A Case of You' song by k.d. lang 🎶 🇨🇦 vimeo.com/1056619122 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

Fold3 is offering free access to its World War I and World War II collections from now until Nov. 16 at 9:59 p.m. Eastern time. Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more. To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce... #genealogy

A favourite part of living in British Columbia is the chance to get out in nature. I hope you managed to enjoy your day. #photography

The low, low sun is playing optical tricks.

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A woman (70s?) is laughing as her husband tries to read a menu. She says: "Forgot your glasses didn't you?" "Yep." "Want help?" "Nope." "Good. Because I wasn't gonna offer." He gives her a fierce faux scowl, then stalks off to inspect the cakes. (1)

This tree is hanging onto its leaves, determined to show off in the autumn sunshine.

Hey everyone! Just realized we passed 20k…😳 I really wanna say thanks to all of you for the support, friendships, & for being part of of my little journey here 💛

She’s wondering if you have treats or are going to play with her. Can you resist her?

Image is everything www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

white house has joined bluesky click here to block all official us government accounts instantly bsky.app/profile/did:...

Be the light in someone’s day.

Former PBO on Canada's fiscal situation: "If you look at the numbers right now, a baseline deficit of a little over 2%, that's a third of what it is in the US and UK, and it's well below the OECD average. If you look at our debt-to-GDP ratio, it will be the lowest of the G7. ... We're sustainable."

🧵Spotted on a recent Beach Walk in Aotearoa New Zealand: A tiny human (2?) is toddling along the tideline, dragging a string bag behind him. Whenever he sees a promising shell he picks it up, inspects it and then carefully places it in his bag with the seriousness such an undertaking deserves. (1)

In a world where you can be anything, be kind.. 😊

A sad but worthwhile read. We have a long way to go before there’s true heartfelt reconciliation.

“Today, there are more Indigenous children in care than there were at the height of the residential school system. This is a momentous problem, especially in a time where so many in Canadian society seek to reconcile...”

Thats Rich coming from a guy who lived in subsidized housing payed by the taxpayers. Also spend the most money out of all the parties!!