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Today’s News: “Nobody in this country is in the stands. 40 million of us are on the ice.”

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:48:56 +0000

graphic by Don DeLeski

I was hoping PM Carney would give us another Forward Guidance video as Canada fights back against Trump's tariff war, and on Tuesday morning here it was. I'm calling it his "Everyone Over The Boards" speech:

Reac...

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Courage, Canada – “Let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.”

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:15:44 +0000

Canada's counter-tariffs are on, and there will not be any turning back. In the days to come, when you need some courage:Remember Jack Layton's last message:And remember these words too: View this post on Instagram A post shared b...

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Sunday Funday: Blue Jays make it into the Wild Card! Plus Interesting posts, Funny posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat-Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:04:03 +0000

Hooray for the Blue Jays winning their way into the Wild Card!
It was just three weeks ago that we realized it was still possible for the Blue Jays to reach the post-season through a Wild Card spot this year.On Saturday, they did it!
Let’s go Blue J...

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Saturday wrap-up: Poof!

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:53:59 +0000

Some stories I saw today that wrapped up this week:
First, it looks like the trade talks are dead, at least for now, so our Canadian retaliatory tariffs will be a go on TuesdayHooray!
Canada's retaliatory tariffs take effect Sept 8, and th...

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Canada is getting angry….you won’t like us when we’re angry

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:32:07 +0000

It has been a wild couple of weeks, hasn't it. And Canadians are getting feisty:
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Well said

#cdnpoli #Canada[image or embed]— Scott Tribe -A proud "Ketchup Chip Nationalist" member (@stribeprogblog.bsky.social) September 2, ...

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Mid-Week Break: Good cartoons, good videos, good news

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:12:17 +0000

And Star cartoonist Theo Moudakis predicted Lake America a year ago Next, a few good videos to enjoy:
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A new "Elbows Up" video from Iran Lego View on Threads

A new Heritage Minute

Some Canada good news
Vie...

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Today in “Christ, what an asshole!”

Anonymous — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:44:42 +0000

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Fighting for Lake Ontario? We don’t get to choose the battle; we only get to choose our side

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:08:53 +0000

So now we're in a fight for the honour of Lake Ontario. Really? Once again, this proves what I first wrote 20 years ago and have repeated it several times since - we don't get to choose the battle, we only get to choose our side.
Whether...

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Sunday Funday: Cartoons, Interesting Posts, Funny Posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers plus the Jays

Anonymous — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:59:17 +0000

So much depressing news this week about war and Nepal so I didn't find as much funny stuff. But enough, I think! Enjoy...About the CAN-US Trade & Tariff War
This is how I feel when I check my tablet or start watching TV and see "Breaking News"And a...

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Closing out the week: “Buy Canadian, Bye USA”, plus some updates on wildfires, Nepal and the Jays

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:08:05 +0000

Buy Canadian
It's sweeping the country now.
More Canadian small businesses hit by American tariffs that YOU can support! #BuyCanadian[image or embed]— Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 (@todmaffin.com) August 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Hee are some good websites:
Reddit Buy ...

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National Dog Day post now updated

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:58:37 +0000

Hi all
For some reason, my Thursday post about National Dog Day wasn't visible on tablets or phones.
I changed a couple of settings, and it now works on my tablet, so I hope it works on yours too.
Link here:
Mid-Week Break for National Dog Day!

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Today in “Christ, what an asshole!”

Anonymous — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:40:52 +0000

And everyone in Canada knows exactly who I'm talking about first. View on Threads

Reactions:

Sick hydronym burn - Paul WellsRead on Substack

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"Not his best work…"

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh Wab!

www.youtube.com...

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Mid-week Break for National Dog Day!

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:39:15 +0000

Time for a mid-week break, to celebrate National Dog Day! Here are some good photos, videos, and posts I found:First, some good cartoons

Some good videos
This is priceless:
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@funnydogsofficial667 Smiling like the...

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Today’s News: Canada leaps over the boards

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:43:26 +0000

Tonight, I'm seeing Canadians across the country with their elbows up, their gloves off, and leaping over the boards.

In The Globe and Mail, Andrew Coyne writes
...When your back is against the wall, it tends to stiffen the spine. Perhaps Mr. Tr...

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Canada says No to Trump’s Naked Man Doctrine

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:18:00 +0000

What happened on Friday night demonstrates that Canada is saying "NO!" to Trump's Naked Man Doctrine. This doctrine is described by The Grim Historian Carlyn Beccia - I first talked about it two weeks ago - here's the summary:
...The “N...

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Sunday Funday: Canada Strong, plus some cartoons, some good posts, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers and Wildfire Update

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:43:23 +0000

Canada Strong
Carney's speech and press conference Saturday morning:

I saw no criticism anywhere about what Carney said or how he said it - clear, informative, straightforward, understandable.

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I'm seei...

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For Canada, the best deal is no deal. Because we’re not going to be America’s Guam North

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:05:52 +0000

Canada reached its gag limit with these jerks. I know it might be terrible news for our industrial workers and manufacturers, but Canada now understands that Free Trade is dead, at least until Trump is.
Actually, I think what we just turned down...

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Today’s News: Negotiating Tariff Deal Straight and Tariff Deal Crazy

Anonymous — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:07 +0000

From what I am reading tonight, I suspect there are actually two Tariff Deals being negotiated now between Canada and the Trump administration.TDStraight is the straightforward normal Tariff Deal where each side gets something. Tonight the Globe and Ma...

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Just waiting for the other shoe to drop

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:16 +0000

While everyone waiting and wondering what kind of deal Canada will be making with Trump, here's some speculation, some cartoons, and some other news.

Waiting for The Deal Here are some comments about the deal when we don't know what it is yet
Dear ...

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Today in “Christ What an Asshole!”

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:45:34 +0000

Trump, of course
Yeah...it was Taco Tuesday View on Threads

The war with Iran ended six months ago. Iran surrendered like a dog. The victory parade in Washington was the biggest ever, people are saying. - Dan GardnerRead on Substack

Sounds l...

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Catching up with the news: “Maîtres Chez Nous”, wildfire update, and some good news stories

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:38:57 +0000

I think we have a new slogan to add to "Elbows Up".
And this one comes with a fist - Maîtres Chez Nous.

It happened on Monday, during Prime Minister Carney's press conference at the Churchill Falls announcement

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The Church...

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Sunday Funday: Cartoon Cavalcade, Interesting posts, Funny posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat-Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:33:20 +0000

This week's Cartoon CavalcadeAbout the Canada-US tariff negotiations:

About Trump's catering truck:About the Kennedy CentreAbout the Iran WarAbout ICE Gestapo's new glovesAbout Mid-Terms fear-mongeringInteresting posts

A fascinating chart
...

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More comments: what Canadians are saying about the trade negotiations, Americans, Pete Hoekstra, and Poilievre. Plus a wildfire update

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:34:43 +0000

About the trade deal negotiations

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Wesley Wark writes Get a trade deal, get ready to give away our sovereignty? Or, what’s with the leaks?
...As always with high stakes talks, especially where few official details are...

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Today’s Comments: about Carney, Americans, Trump’s decoy plane, the coming crash(es), the Jays, and Blake Tierney. Plus wildfire update

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:44:19 +0000

I'm reading some interesting comments today:Talking about Carney
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Tom Mulcair writes Stop the handwringing. PM Carney is outmanoeuvering Trump on trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney has been consistent since he arrived on the scene...

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Tariff update, Catering Cart roundup, and some Eclipse posts. Plus thanks to the Penticton Sikh Temple

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:38 +0000

First, an update on those tariff negotiations I think Canada is getting angry.
You won't like us when we're angry...
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Here is Ralph Goodale on the consequences of implementing Trump's new tariffs: "The Americans would m...

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US Border Expands Facial Recognition for Canadians

Ben — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:06:21 +0000

Starting December 26th, Canadians travelling to the United States by air, land, or sea will no longer be able to opt out of having their photo taken at the border. The new rule, announced by the Department of Homeland Security, will make facial biometrics mandatory for all non-US citizens when entering or exiting the country. […]

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Canadian Border Now Fully Open

Ben — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:31:48 +0000

On October 1st 2022, the Government of Canada removed all COVID-19 border measures such as required proof of vaccination, random testing, and mandatory isolation for high-risk travelers. For the first time since early 2020, the Canadian border is operating under “normal” conditions. For example: Americans interested in visiting Canada no longer need to download the […]

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Pre-Entry COVID Test No Longer Required at Canadian Border

Ben — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 18:44:10 +0000

As of April 1st 2022, the Canadian border will no longer require a pre-arrival negative COVID-19 test from fully vaccinated travellers entering or returning to the country. Previously, a rapid antigen test or a PCR test indicating a person does not have COVID was required by border authorities. This rule change should encourage Canadians to […]

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US Land Border Opens to Canadians

Ben — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:36:56 +0000

After being closed for nearly 19 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on November 8th 2021 the United States land border officially opened to all fully vaccinated Canadians. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced they will be staffing their border at pre-pandemic levels, but warns that wait times may be longer than in […]

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When Will USA Border Open to Canadians?

Ben — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:46:23 +0000

On August 9th 2021, Canada opened its border to all fully vaccinated Americans allowing tourists from the United States to visit the country once again. The US border remains closed to Canadians, however, and American authorities recently extended the border closure until September 21st citing COVID-19 transmission rates south of the border as well as […]

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Where Can Vaccinated Canadians Travel?

Ben — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:20:02 +0000

Most Canadians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Consequently, Canadians are starting to think about international travel again, and are beginning to research possible vacation destinations. This leads to the question, which countries can a fully vaccinated Canadian visit? As of July 2021, Canadian citizens who have received two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna, or […]

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