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www.ncrnow.ca The voice of the National Capital Region in Ottawa, Canada
Two days. Two cities. ICE and Border Patrol shootings. Same language. Same justifications. At what point do we admit this is becoming normalized? Read the full piece:
https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/09/federal-agents/
about 2 hours ago
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Simple really is best at Paninaro — this piece dives into how simplicity, care, and obsession with quality make its Italian sandwiches unforgettable. Read why restraint beats excess in every bite:
https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/07/paninaro/
2 days ago
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Canada defeated Finland 6–3 to win bronze at the 2026 World Juniors, led by four-point games from Gavin McKenna and Michael Hage, and record-setting defenceman Zayne Parekh. Full recap:
https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/06/world-junior-championship-2026/
3 days ago
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When power replaces rules, no country is immune. Why Pierre Poilievre’s praise of Trump over Venezuela should worry Canadians.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/05/when-power-replaces-truth/#cdnpoli
#powerpolitics #CanadaUS
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When we stop imagining better outcomes, we hand our power to people who benefit from things staying broken. Creating a better future is an act of creativity.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/02/creating-a-better-future/
#collective action #democracy #social change
6 days ago
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Maybe growth in 2026 isn’t about doing more, but letting go. Leave behind guilt, comparison, burnout, and pressure. Make room for kindness, rest, and steady progress. Read more:
https://ncrnow.ca/2026/01/03/20-things-im-leaving-in-2025/
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
6 days ago
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As we move through 2026, maybe growth isn’t about doing more, but letting go. Leave behind guilt, constant comparison, burnout, and unearned pressure. Make room for kindness, rest, honesty, and steady progress. That’s a good way forward.
6 days ago
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🎅 Hidden beneath Lowertown Brewery is a Christmas speakeasy you don’t find by accident. We take you inside the Lowertown Brewery Speakeasy Read the full article on NCRnow 👇 #LowertownBrewerySpeakeasy #OttawaSpeakeasy #ByWardMarket
https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/lowertown-brewery-speakeasy/
28 days ago
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🏛️ Another MP has crossed the floor — and it raises a bigger question than party numbers. Read the full NCRnow article 👇
https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/mp-crosses-the-floor/
#cdnpoli 🇨🇦 #FloorCrossing #PoliticalTrust #Parliament #NCRnow
28 days ago
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Your Ottawa Public Library card is more than just a tool for borrowing books. It’s a key that unlocks a huge range of free digital resources, community programs, and creative technology across the city.
https://ncrnow.ca/2025/12/12/ottawa-public-library-card/
28 days ago
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Gondola dining has arrived on the Ottawa River this winter, bringing a whimsical new experience to Westboro Beach — and it’s already one of the city’s most talked-about cold-weather attractions.
29 days ago
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Ontario politics blew up today after NDP Marit Stiles was ejected for calling the Ford PCs a corrupt government.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://ncrnow.ca/2025/11/19/corrupt-government-stiles-ejected/
#DougFord #MaritStiles #corruption #onpoli #cdnpoli
about 2 months ago
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Les Rouges Shine in Last CANMNT Friendly of November: Canada VS Venezuela
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An analysis of the tactics Jamil Jivani uses to push his “Liberal racism” message, including redefining basic terms to make ordinary policies look dangerous.
https://r.pebmac.ca/.../political-manipulation-tactics.../
#cdnpoli #JamilJivani #NationalPost #PoliticalManipulation
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Ford’s ad wasted money. Trump’s tantrum wasted trust. Canada's real mistake? Believing he ever wanted a deal.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/10/25/trump-tantrum-and-trade-relations/
#Trump, #DougFord, #USPolitics, #CDNPoli, #TradeTalks
3 months ago
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We’ve been told to be grateful for scraps while the rich get richer. It’s time we talk about how deeply we’ve been conditioned to accept less. #NoKingsDay #billionaires #USPolitics
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/10/21/conditioned-to-accept-less/
3 months ago
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Freedom. Safety. Faith. Values we all agree on. And that’s exactly why they’re used to manipulate us. #propaganda #truthatallcosts #manipulation, #FYP
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/26/how-propaganda-manipulates-pt1/
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Should Canada fear annexation under Trump? We argue that despite legal challenges, under Trump it’s a possibility. #FYP #Trump #Canada #CanadaIsNotForSale #51State .
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Propaganda doesn’t come with a warning label. It hides inside words like freedom, safety, and faith; values no one wants to oppose. Part 1 shows how the tactics work and why it’s so dangerous if we don’t recognize them.
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#Propaganda
#USpoli
#Cdnpol
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How Propaganda Manipulates Us with Faith, Freedom, Safety 1
Propaganda wraps contested issues in faith, freedom, and safety to manipulate via silenced debate, hide agendas, and reshape democracy.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/26/how-propaganda-manipulates-pt1/
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The province will be introducing a ban on municipal speed cameras. Agree? Disagree? #JoinedAConversation #FYP #Ontario #Municipalities #DougFord .
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4 months ago
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Doctors aren’t gods. But some sure act like it 👀 Ever had one shut you down for asking questions? Or fire you from their practice for requesting tests? #GodComplex #Healthcare #Doctors #FYP #OntarioHealth .
https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/23/the-god-complex-in-medicine/
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4 months ago
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“He’s back! 🙌 Jimmy Kimmel Live returns tomorrow night — will you be tuning in? 👀 #JimmyKimmelLive #LateNightTV #TrendingNow #BackOnABC #FYP”
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🇨🇦 Canada just recognized a Palestinian state — Bold leadership or risky mistake? 🤔 Good move or bad move? Tell us 👇#Canada #Palestine #Israel #WorldNews #JoinTheConversation
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4 months ago
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It never works to appease a bully. Hard to believe big companies like Disney don't know it or think they are too big for repercussions.
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Mark Hamill
4 months ago
Not just Unpopular! He's also the Most Unworthy-Unqualified-Unethical-Uneducated-Unprepared-Undemocratic-Unfortunate-Unhinged-Unjust-Unread-Unappealing-Unconscionable-Untrustworthy-Unscrupulous-Unstable-Unbearable-Unlikable-Unreliable-Unsound & Unctuous President in Modern American History. 🇺🇸 🙄
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We discuss how Jimmy Kimmel's show has been canceled indefinitely due to his criticism of how some politicians reacted to Charlie Kirk's death. This is seen as political pressure, with Nexstar threatening to pull the show and the FCC chair weighing in, leading ABC to fold.
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404 Media
4 months ago
The Department of Justice has removed a study showing that white supremacist and far-right violence “continues to outpace all other types of terrorism and domestic violent extremism” in the United States. 🔗
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MPs meant to condemn political violence - but by applauding Rachel Thomas’s speech, which included praise for Charlie Kirk, they made it seem like they endorsed his views.
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#PoliticalViolence
#CharlieKirk
#FreedomOfSpeech
#Parliament
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Charlie Kirk Applause Sent Wrong Signal - Political Violence
Parliament’s applause for Charlie Kirk blurred the message. Condemning political violence shouldn’t come with praise for harmful views
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/18/applause-kirk-political-violence/
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Jerry Greenfield has stepped away from the company he built because staying meant compromising his values. 💔 No one should have to choose between their life’s work and their conscience. Read the full story on The Framework Media.
theframeworkmedia.co...
#benjerry
#icecream
4 months ago
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After years of bottlenecks, endless wait times, and sending patients on scavenger hunts for basic care, the province is considering letting optometrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and more do what they’ve been ready to do all along. It’s about time.
4 months ago
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A recent legal settlement concerning Canada’s bread industry is drawing attention—and for good reason. Dive in with us as we explain how to get your slice of the settlement.
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4 months ago
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Jesus said “Blessed are the meek.” Trump said “I am the chosen one.” The contrasts don’t stop there. 30 side-by-side quotes that show just how far apart Jesus and Trump really are.
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#JesusVsTrump
#FaithAndPolitics
#TrumpContradictions
#ChristianHypocrisy
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Jesus versus Trump – 30 Contradictions - The Framework Media
It’s Sunday morning. Across the country, millions are heading to church, opening their Bibles, and reflecting on the words of Jesus. Let's analyse Jesus Versus Trump.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/14/jesus-versus-trump/
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This is disgusting. Jeff Bezos owns the Washington Post. In firing this journalist (and perhaps others) he is showing a) we can't talk about gun violence b) we can't blame the role of guns in violence c) if he does not condone your comments - you lose your livelihood. d) rich guy flexing power
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4 months ago
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From Nancy Mace to Trump to Alex Jones, the GOP is wasting no time weaponizing Charlie Kirk’s assassination. It’s not grief - it’s a blame game. The question is: why?
theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/11/c...
#CharlieKirk
#GOP
#USPolitics
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Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks GOP Blame Game
The Charlie Kirk assassination has already become a Republican blame game. Instead of reflection, GOP leaders are fueling division and political violence.
https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirks-assassination-and-the-republican-blame-game/
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Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed during his campus tour in Utah. The reactions have been raw, divided, and revealing. This isn’t just about his death; it’s about what it says about us.
theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-is-dead/
#CharlieKirk
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Charlie Kirk is dead. What does that say about us.
Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed today at Utah Valley University. He was only 31 years old.
https://theframeworkmedia.com/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-is-dead/
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The lovely silence that we have grown to appreciate is about to be shattered.
#cdnpoli
#pierresite
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Part 3. Billionaires survive on myth. Without it, they lose their grip. That’s why Peter Thiel sells himself as essential. Don’t buy it.
r.pebmac.ca/wokeleft...
#PeterThiel
#NYTimes
#Billionaires
#USPolitics
#Cdnpoli
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Inside the Cult of Progress: Why Peter Thiel’s Vision Leaves People Behind
In Part 3 of Inside the Cult of Progress, Peter Thiel’s vision of the future keeps power in billionaire hands while leaving most people behind.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/08/12/peter-thiel-cult-of-progress-pt-3/
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If Peter Thiel is their voice of progress, the NYTimes has lost the plot. Do you want him running our country? I sure don't!
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#PeterThiel
#NYTimes
#billionaires
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Inside the Cult of Progress: How Peter Thiel Uses Populism
Peter Thiel uses populist rhetoric to protect billionaire power, framing himself as an outsider while resisting oversight.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/08/12/peter-thiel-cult-of-progress-pt-2/
5 months ago
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The NYT gave Peter Thiel and Ross Douthat a stage to sell billionaire greed as wisdom. We’re not stagnating — we’re surviving. And their “progress” would burn our planet to ash.
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#NYTimes
#Billionaires
#ClimateCrisis
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Inside the Cult of Progress: Peter Thiel and the Myth of Stagnation
Behind all his talk of decay, disruption, and the Antichrist, billionaire Peter Thiel fears that the world is no longer moving fast enough for him.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/08/12/peter-thiel-cult-of-progress-pt-1
5 months ago
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How some compression socks are meant to be worn.
6 months ago
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War profiteers built towering systems to look untouchable. But they’re not gods or fate. They’re just people, getting rich off blood. They’re not too big to fight, and we need to know who they are.
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#WarProfiteers
#MilitaryIndustrialComplex
#USPolitics
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Identifying the Greedy War Profiteers in Control
Who are the real war profiteers? It’s not just “the system.” It’s CEOs, shareholders, and politicians hiding behind the myth of unstoppable forces.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/07/13/unmasking-the-real-war-profiteers/
6 months ago
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War profiteers built towering systems to look untouchable. But they’re not gods or fate. They’re just people, getting rich off blood. They’re not too big to fight, and we need to know who they are.
r.pebmac.ca/wokeleft...
#WarProfiteers
#MilitaryIndustrialComplex
#USPolitics
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Identifying the Greedy War Profiteers in Control
Who are the real war profiteers? It’s not just “the system.” It’s CEOs, shareholders, and politicians hiding behind the myth of unstoppable forces.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/07/13/unmasking-the-real-war-profiteers/
6 months ago
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I’ve hated Donald Trump for nearly a decade. Here’s why I hope he dies soon. If only his posse of greedy parasites and fascists would follow him to the grave!
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#DonaldTrump
#Fascism
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Why I'm glad Donald Trump is old - Woke Left News Network
Donald Trump’s greed and cruelty are ripping democracy apart. Old age may end him soon, but his hateful playbook will keep destroying lives.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/07/05/why-i-hope-donald-trump-dies-soon/
6 months ago
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Tell me again why we can't fix homelessness?
wokeleft.news/2025/0...
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So they built ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in 8 days. Tell me again how we can’t fix homelessness? - Woke Left News Network
It took merely eight days to come up with a semi-permanent housing solution at Alligator Alcatraz
https://wokeleft.news/2025/07/04/alligator-alcatraz/
6 months ago
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They zip-tied seniors in wheelchairs. For asking not to die without Medicaid. This isn't just politics, it's a system designed to extract, discard, and blame. Economic inequality is no accident. It’s the plan.
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#EconomicInequality
#Affluenza
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Economic Inequality Isn’t an Accident, It’s the Plan - Woke Left News Network
Seniors zip-tied for protesting Medicaid cuts exposes economic inequality. While billionaires enjoy tax breaks, the vulnerable fight for survival.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/06/26/economic-inequality-is-no-accident/
7 months ago
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I'm tired of (mostly) Conservative scare tactics that divert attention from the things citizens need to protect billionaires. Part 2 (here) provides an overview of recent fear-mongering that has been unleashed on an unsuspecting public.
#cdnpoli
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7 months ago
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Are you tired of being told the carbon tax will bankrupt you or that EVs are coming for your freedom? These scare tactics aren’t about you — they’re about shielding billionaires. 👉
r.pebmac.ca/wokeleft...
#cdnpoli
#WokeLeftNews
#CarbonTax
#EVs
#RightWingFear
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7 Conservative Economic Scare Tactics Examined - Woke Left News Network
Conservative scare tactics are made to manipulate, distract, and divide to keep you from thinking about what you deserve as a citizen.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/06/23/7-conservative-economic-scare-tactics/
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I’m so bloody sick of Conservative scare tactics. EVs? Freedom? Carbon tax? Please. It’s just billionaires pulling the strings while their political puppets scream, “They’re taking your car!”
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#cdnpoli
#EVs
#WokeLeftNews
#Poilievre
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Conservative Scare Tactics Are Out of Control - Just Read This Email - Woke Left News Network
Conservative scare tactics exploit fear over EVs and change in general, masking a deeper agenda to protect lobbyists and corporate interests.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/06/21/out-of-control-conservative-scare-tactics/
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A mass ICE raid in L.A. sparked the largest wave of unrest in years. Peaceful protests turned violent after Trump deployed troops, vowing to “solve” the riots his crackdown provoked. #LAriots #Immigration #SanctuaryCity #Trump
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Understanding the L.A. Riots and Their Global Significance
Explore the L.A. riots' impact and relevance beyond the U.S. in this insightful analysis.
https://r.pebmac.ca/https://wokeleft.news/2025/06/15/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-l-a-riots/
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