East Van Guy
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Human being. Science believer. Coffee lover. Activist. Progressive. Canadian.
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This is beautiful. Elbows Up!
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#elbowsup
#canada
#canadasky
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Elbows up, Canada.
YouTube video by Mark Carney
https://youtube.com/watch?v=al9yWA4TUII
9 months ago
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Krista D. Ball: Canada's Christmas Potato
7 days ago
I know this is a "hard times" article, but I actually love this and I hope this stays a thing. It's wild how out-of-touch some of the Christmas holidays had become.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'Make memories, not debt': How to lower your holiday costs | CBC News
Whether it's capitalizing on the best price available, skipping the turkey dinner or making personalized gifts, we took your holiday savings strategies to a personal finance expert to figure out what ...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/keeping-holiday-costs-down-9.7007576
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Zee207702🇨🇦🍁🍃🎃🐈⬛
11 days ago
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The future is happening in Australia (not just because of the time difference 😜).
#canada
#canadasky
#cleanpower
#solar
#renewables
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Australia records biggest annual drop in emissions outside pandemic
Record output from renewable energy means emissions from coal plants are down as Australia’s greenhouse output has fallen for the first time in years.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-records-biggest-annual-drop-in-emissions-outside-pandemic-20251126-p5niok.html
12 days ago
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This Holiday Season try something different (and Canadian) in your coffee or eggnog.
#canada
#buycanadian
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Canadian Resistance 🇨🇦
26 days ago
JD Vance, like Pete Hoekstra, is another American who should stop meddling in Canada’s internal affairs.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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JD Vance blames immigration for Canada's 'stagnating' living standards | CBC News
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance made a series of posts criticizing Canada’s political leadership, public broadcaster and immigration system, saying our living standards are “stagnating” because of all th...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/vance-standard-living-stagnant-immigration-blame-9.6987929
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KnightContemplar
27 days ago
Really really smart move, for so many reasons If my math is right for the same price as the originally spec'd F-35s, we can get four times more arctic-ready aircraft made and maintained in 🇨🇦 AND an army of drones
#Carney
#Canada
#Jobs
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Canadian Generals Are Losing It: Sweden's Offer Exposes the F-35 as a Trump-Proofing Trap
Hard Pass: The $42,000/hour F-35 is a budget black hole. The Gripen is a Canadian-made escape route.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theplanetdemocracy/p/canadian-generals-are-losing-it-swedens?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Niall Daly
4 months ago
Current read. Smartphone Nation by Dr Kaitlyn Regehr. I would recommend it for anyone and everyone even remotely concerned about how technology has become always on in our lives. Important and relevant evidence of the problems and the solutions we can aim for.
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Meanwhile the doomsday clock (managed by some of the wisest minds on the planet) has edged even closer to midnight. Sad that ignorance and disinformation has replaced facts and science in the minds of so many.
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Doomsday Clock Timeline - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
A visual history of the Clock’s shifts and cultural impact since 1947.
https://thebulletin.org/doomsday-clock/timeline/
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Government of British Columbia
about 1 month ago
Today, we honour generations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who have served with courage. From the War of 1812 to Afghanistan, Indigenous veterans shaped Canada’s military history—yet many returned to discrimination. Lest we forget.
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I haven’t bought an American car ever. I don’t plan to start.
#boycottuscars
#boycottusauto
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Canadians Can Destroy The US Auto Industry - TIME TO HIT BACK HARD
YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV
https://youtu.be/xtRqNhjq86Q?si=KDz3tRumbDk3goUR
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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Government of British Columbia
2 months ago
Thanksgiving is a time to gather, give thanks, and share good food. From fresh local ingredients to vibrant communities and the incredible people who call BC home. When you Buy BC, you support the families who make it all possible. Discover seasonal recipes:
BuyBC.gov.bc.ca/eat-local/recipes/
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So many great local game companies!
#buylocal
#buycanadian
#buybc
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3 months ago
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MomsterKindness 🇨🇦
3 months ago
Thank you for being the right person for right now I am a grateful Canadian. 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Slava Ukraine
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3 months ago
#cdnpoli
#Canada
🇨🇦🍁💪
#TeamCanada
#CanadaStrong
#ElbowsUpCanada
#MarkCarney
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Canada and the Netherlands Just BYPASSED the US - Here’s What It Means
YouTube video by House of El
https://youtu.be/lYB9szmglfI?si=2EHHUf8FJBmDWfCF
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Canada keeps winning.
#canadasky
#canada
www.independent.co.uk/travel/north...
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Forget New York and Chicago – the best North American city is in Canada
Compared to the hustle of many of North American cities, Robin McKelvie finds Vancouver to be the USA’s cooler – quite literally – Canadian cousin, with a culture that revels in nature and a food scen...
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/north-america/canada/vancouver-city-guide-best-food-drink-travel-b2822598.html
3 months ago
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Government of British Columbia
3 months ago
Have you heard? CPR and AED learning is now part of the Grade 10 Physical and Health Education curriculum - empowering students with the knowledge to respond confidently in emergencies and help save lives in their communities. Learn more:
Curriculum.gov.bc.ca
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A little taste of Canada. 2018 Tinhorn Creek 2Bench White to celebrate a home-grown harvest.
#Canada
#canadasky
#gardening
#buylocal
#buycanadian
4 months ago
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
4 months ago
The evidence for more 20mph zones ⤵️ ✔️ Cut deaths and serious injuries by 1/3 ✔️ Protect children ✔️ Reduce crashes ✔️ Lower noise ✔️ Boost walking & cycling
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Dear Britain, it’s now clear: 20mph zones save lives and don’t slow traffic. Implement them | Sadiq Khan
There is too much bluff and bluster on this subject. Ordinary people just want safe streets for themselves and those they love, and we can achieve that, says London mayor Sadiq Khan
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/12/britain-20mph-zones-save-lives-traffic-safe-streets
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Spend your money in Canada and keep Canada.
#buycanadian
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Buy Canadian Means Media Too!
YouTube video by ZoomerMedia
https://youtu.be/phN-jMk8-7c
4 months ago
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Child surprised me with some baking at lunch today. Always nice to receive a giant
#cookie
to go with your afternoon
#coffee
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#baking
#baked
4 months ago
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What better way to celebrate the splendors of BC this
#bcday
long weekend than a gorgeous painting by a local BC artist.
#buylocal
#buybc
#art
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5 months ago
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Local beets & garden fresh zucchinis ready for the grill. So much local goodness available across Canada right now. You just need to ask. Ask stores. Go to a local
#farmersmarket
. Or go right to the farms. Even better, grow it in your own
#urbangarden
.
#buybc
#buycanadian
#Canadasky
#canada
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁
5 months ago
Justin Trudeau, in the Swiss Alps with a Stephen Colbert T-Shirt on 🔥 Justin having the time of his life and still sending messages.
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Another great reason to shop local. Support the local businesses that feed your local economies.
#buylocal
#canadasky
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Ontario photographer frustrated $2,577 camera lens is replaced with box of staples
YouTube video by CTV News
https://youtube.com/watch?v=J6-Xgr2UFd8
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Marie 🇨🇦 🐸
5 months ago
Wab Kinew the Premiere of Manitoba is amazing and a positive voice for strength and unity in Canada!🇨🇦 Oh how I wish we had him here in Alberta!
#CanadaStrongAndUnited
#MarkCarneyOurPM
#ElbowsUp
#USDemocracy
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁
5 months ago
Let’s all start our weekend feeling proud and lucky to be Canadians. I certainly do. ❤️🇨🇦 ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
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Dreamer 83🇨🇦
5 months ago
Incredibly touching message. I'm so proud of Canada and proud to be Canadian. 🇨🇦❤️
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He’s a great one. This call-for-action from artists, and everyone really, is timely. Stand together for freedom and equality.
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Gramshelper 🍁🇨🇦🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇺🇦😷
5 months ago
This is interesting.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦🦋
#Tariffs
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Walmart Just Cut Ties With America – And Canada’s Cashing In
YouTube video by Canada Connect
https://youtu.be/XHNeC2to6RQ?si=F5InfAQ28WiS7rSw
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When people start to realize the human race is one, and the perceived differences and manmade divisions really don’t matter. Let’s hope more Americans (and a whole lot of Canadians too) get this message.
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🇨🇦 Bernice Hillier 🇨🇦
5 months ago
The Liberal government said it plans to meet its goals by eliminating vacant positions and reallocating staff rather than laying off workers.
#cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Carney's plan to cut tens of billions in spending is tough but doable, experts say | CBC News
The federal government has started its comprehensive review of government spending, but what will it mean for Canada's public service, what balance will it have to strike and can the Liberals really c...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-spending-review-cuts-1.7582889
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Love the car-free plaza near my home. Would love to see more of these!
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁
5 months ago
#Canada
#cdnpoli
Ottawa Launches New Industrial Strategy with the European Union
www.cpac.ca/headline-pol...
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Ottawa Launches New Industrial Strategy with the European Union
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announces the launch of a strategy of industrial dialogue between Canada and the Europea...
https://www.cpac.ca/headline-politics/episode/ottawa-launches-new-industrial-strategy-with-the-european-union?id=badecc40-97be-4713-a007-140b56604334
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A. Lastname
5 months ago
Nice work everyone ! 🇨🇦♥️
#BuyCanadian
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#22Minutes
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#CanadianHistory
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#PartOfOurHeritage
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Bryan Adams made the best of a bad summer! | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
YouTube video by 22 Minutes
https://youtu.be/P4BbGiYsfkE?si=EDGc6Lu19FRiJEKk&utm_source=MTQxZ
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Happy Canada Day to the greatest nation on earth! Let’s keep striving for better!
#Canada
#Canadasky
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Does Canada need more Mike Myers?
Mike Myers ignited a movement on Saturday Night Live with his ‘elbows up’ rallying cry in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 51st-state threats. In conversation with The National, the actor and...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6816630
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Sonya Olds Som (she/her) 💃🏾💜🎶🕊️☔️🐝🖖🏾⚖️📚🍿📺
6 months ago
Happy
#Juneteenth
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In this time, at this point in history, we need this.
#canadasky
#canada
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Jake Tapper book titles that we will never see
6 months ago
It is wrong to send warriors to make peace. 🇨🇦 learned this lesson the hard way.
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Ryan Hite
6 months ago
What if 🇨🇦 joined 🇪🇺? • 44% of Canadians say yes • Trump’s threats fuel speculation • Legally complex, politically wild Could
#CanadaEU
ever happen? Or is this just fantasy geopolitics? Let’s unpack it. 👇
#Geopolitics
#WhatIf
www.ryanjhite.com/2025/06/09/w...
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What If Canada Joined the EU? Exploring a Radical Geopolitical Shift
Could Canada ever join the European Union? Explore the legal, political, and economic challenges—and why this wild idea might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.
https://www.ryanjhite.com/2025/06/09/what-if-canada-joined-the-eu/
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Thank you
#Australia
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6 months ago
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The world still needs more Canada. Always loved Bono and
#U2
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#canada
#canadasky
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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Bono says ‘the whole world is in awe’ of Canada, takes shots at Pierre Poilievre and Donald Trump
The U2 frontman thanked Canadians for "not electing a populist" during a TV appearance on Global News on Monday.
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/bono-says-the-whole-world-is-in-awe-of-canada-takes-shots-at-pierre-poilievre/article_7ace8459-39c3-4f40-9892-1472101b223e.html
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Sometimes not using words is the easiest way to make a point.
#elbowsup
#canada
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King's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world - BBC News
Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c04erp9gxkyo.amp
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁
7 months ago
Prime Minister Mark Carney shut down Trump’s dream of acquiring Canada faster than Trump could say “51st state” 😅😂🤣 ❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️ ❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
#canada
#canadastrong
#elbowsup
#teamcanada
#maplemaga
#tariffs
#tradewar
#never51state
#buycanadian
#usa
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Isis Wise 🇨🇦🇺🇸
8 months ago
“When we seek unity, unity grows. When we are Canadian, Canada grows.” — PM Mark Carney
#CanadaStrong
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An absolutely beautiful endorsement of all that is
#Canada
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#canadasky
viktorkravchuk.substack.com/p/the-nation...
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The Nation That Trump Could Never Break
Canada didn’t just resist, they reminded the rest of us how to endure
https://viktorkravchuk.substack.com/p/the-nation-that-trump-could-never?utm_medium=ios
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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁
8 months ago
Ukrainian writer, Viktor Kravchuk, wrote : “You, my Canadian friends, you chose goodness in a collapsing world. And you saved more than just your country. You saved a piece of hope for all of us.” 🥹 🇺🇦Slava Ukraini. Heroiam Slava🇺🇦 ❤️🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 WE STAND WITH UKRAINE🇨🇦🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️
#canada
#canadastrong
#ukraine
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Mark Carney
8 months ago
This is Canada — and we decide what happens here.
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