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@louisek2

Hello. I've made the switch from X. I was born and raised in Alberta, lived in Colorado for some time and now reside on Vancouver Island. My interests are nature, art, books and ( stressful at the moment) politics.

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A graphic showing an example of a scam text message. The message appears on a phone screen from the number “558706” at 10:20 a.m. It reads: “CRA NOTICE. We attempted to deposit your $500 tax refund, but your banking details are missing. Complete verification today to receive your payment. Verify now: cra‑refund‑secure.com.” Below the message, there is a red button that says “SPOT THE SCAM!” At the bottom of the graphic is a small maple leaf icon followed by the name “Mark Gerretsen.”

A graphic showing an example of a scam text message. The message appears on a phone screen from the number “558706” at 10:20 a.m. It reads: “CRA NOTICE. We attempted to deposit your $500 tax refund, but your banking details are missing. Complete verification today to receive your payment. Verify now: cra‑refund‑secure.com.” Below the message, there is a red button that says “SPOT THE SCAM!” At the bottom of the graphic is a small maple leaf icon followed by the name “Mark Gerretsen.”

Scammers are using AI to impersonate the government and other organizations. ⚠️

Quick safety tips:
✔️ Don’t rush – watch for urgent requests
✔️ Avoid suspicious links
✔️ Verify info on official sites
✔️ Never share personal or financial info

🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4sBrfBL
👉 Share to help others stay safe!

09.03.2026 16:08 👍 30 🔁 26 💬 0 📌 1
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#TRUMP’s #USA ADMINISTRATION BOARD GAME ~ #RISK ~

real life VERSION 2026

08.03.2026 17:39 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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07.03.2026 16:32 👍 87 🔁 37 💬 10 📌 6
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A reindeer under the incredible Northern Lights.

Nature is amazing. Protect it.

#ActOnClimate #biodiversity

06.03.2026 19:07 👍 33 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0
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How an expanded program could bring more doctors to rural Nova Scotia | CBC News Students from the Cape Breton Medical Campus will be posted to rural communities across the province in an expansion of a clerkship program. The associate dean said it's hoped the program will lead to...

Hospitals and communities in rural #NovaScotia will welcome the first crop of students out of the Cape Breton Medical Campus starting next year.

The Sydney campus, a partnership between Dalhousie Medical School

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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

07.03.2026 11:03 👍 61 🔁 14 💬 2 📌 0
07.03.2026 17:38 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Danielle Smith drags the judiciary deeper into her partisan mud slinging The Alberta Premier’s referendum is a direct threat to the proper functioning of our justice system

“this referendum is not about constitutional reform. It is about politics. It is about blaming immigrants, blaming Ottawa, blaming judges, blaming anyone other than the government itself.”

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/opinion...

07.03.2026 17:28 👍 210 🔁 94 💬 8 📌 3
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Why was this story on the front page of the UK’s Daily Telegraph — but NOT America’s leading newspapers?

07.03.2026 12:04 👍 6280 🔁 3435 💬 569 📌 263

We live in a time of terrible headlines and awful takes. Like "Carney calls for (former) Prince Andrew to be removed from succession." He didn't "call" for it. He answered a question about whether he would support it. #cdnpoli

07.03.2026 17:00 👍 40 🔁 21 💬 2 📌 0
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06.03.2026 07:52 👍 14457 🔁 4649 💬 655 📌 251
Trump, Russia & Epstein Connections Exposed in Compelling Speech by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.
Trump, Russia & Epstein Connections Exposed in Compelling Speech by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. YouTube video by FIVE MINUTE NEWS

youtu.be/ZynUJNqspFg?...

06.03.2026 18:16 👍 6 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0

Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.

What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.

When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.

Remember this.

06.03.2026 16:00 👍 9119 🔁 3083 💬 346 📌 129

How can so many people in positions of influence in our society somehow think it is ok for a US president to think he can simply pick and choose world leaders, launch wars, claim territory, seize assets, wherever he wants whenever he wants? This is madman movie villain behavior. Absolutely nuts.

06.03.2026 18:15 👍 433 🔁 129 💬 30 📌 9

Here's a list of #MentalHealth 📞resources in 🇨🇦 #Canada

Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8

Crisis Services 🇨🇦 #Canada 1-833-456-4566

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310

National IRS 1-866-925-4419

LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

05.03.2026 16:29 👍 7 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Bondi is Subpoenaed to Testify About Handling of Epstein Case

Let’s go through those redactions, one by one.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...

04.03.2026 21:32 👍 982 🔁 189 💬 35 📌 6
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Please google and sign this petition that will lead to legislation making it mandatory that all party leaders must have a security clearance.

03.03.2026 00:53 👍 54 🔁 34 💬 7 📌 5
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Best Cheese Shops in Montreal As voted by our readers in the Best of MTL readers poll, the best cheese shops in Montreal are La Fromagerie Hamel, Fromagerie Atwater, BREBIS, Yannick Fromagerie and La Baia Dei Formaggi.

Montreal has spoken. 🧀

04.03.2026 17:13 👍 11 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 0

Trump's goals are more likely to enrich himself, his family and friends (Also, it well may be to distract from the Epstein files or to find an excuse to cancel/delay midterm elections) than they are to protect America or to establish a positive change for the Iranian people.

04.03.2026 19:28 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
'If states were to be recognized as having a right to "preventive war," according to their own criteria and without a supranational legal framework, the whole world would risk being set ablaze. This erosion of international law is truly worrying: justice has given way to force; the force of law has been replaced by the law of force, with the conviction that peace can arise only after the enemy has been annihilated'

'If states were to be recognized as having a right to "preventive war," according to their own criteria and without a supranational legal framework, the whole world would risk being set ablaze. This erosion of international law is truly worrying: justice has given way to force; the force of law has been replaced by the law of force, with the conviction that peace can arise only after the enemy has been annihilated'

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin has spoken out on the conflict in Iran:

04.03.2026 16:24 👍 321 🔁 137 💬 13 📌 6

PP remains an expensive embarrassment to Canada, even more so when he tries his trite lines and failed tropes on the world stage. Cringe worthy.

04.03.2026 17:11 👍 13 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
Pedro Sánchez #@sanchezcastejon •5h X
The world, Europe, and Spain have faced this critical moment before. In 2003, a few irresponsible leaders dragged us into an illegal war in the Middle East that brought nothing but insecurity and pain.
Our response then must be our response now:
NO to violations of international law.
NO to the illusion that we can solve the world's problems with bombs.
NO to repeating the mistakes of the past.
NO TO WAR.

Pedro Sánchez #@sanchezcastejon •5h X The world, Europe, and Spain have faced this critical moment before. In 2003, a few irresponsible leaders dragged us into an illegal war in the Middle East that brought nothing but insecurity and pain. Our response then must be our response now: NO to violations of international law. NO to the illusion that we can solve the world's problems with bombs. NO to repeating the mistakes of the past. NO TO WAR.

04.03.2026 16:03 👍 798 🔁 275 💬 24 📌 35

“Stop honoring our dead. You’re making us look bad” is the new “suckers and losers.”

04.03.2026 15:51 👍 2751 🔁 1002 💬 163 📌 36

I received my new passport today (good for ten years). No, I won’t be travelling to the United States. I’ll be taking a vacation this summer to Newfoundland with a side trip to the French territory of St. Pierre and Miquelon.

04.03.2026 15:50 👍 200 🔁 13 💬 27 📌 1
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NFI Group Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Officially Open New Flyer’s All-Canadian Build Facility in Winnipeg - New Flyer | North America’s Bus Leader New facility strengthens domestic supply chain, creates skilled manufacturing jobs, and supports Canada’s transition to clean transportation Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada – March 3, 2026: (TSX: NFI, OTC:...

New Flyer officially opened their new Canadian manufacturing facility in Winnipeg!❤️
This project was supported by Premier Kinew and the Federal Liberals.
New Flyer is an amazing Canadian success story and they always use Canadian made parts when possible.
www.newflyer.com/2026/03/nfi-...

04.03.2026 15:06 👍 57 🔁 17 💬 1 📌 2
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Our nation is again at war, not because we had to but because the president recklessly chose to.

Now we must recognize who pays the price: not the president and his wealthy allies, but service members and ordinary Americans.

03.03.2026 18:48 👍 13165 🔁 3560 💬 614 📌 173

He just described himself

Every accusation is an admission

03.03.2026 17:31 👍 351 🔁 15 💬 8 📌 1

🤭😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😆🙃🤡🇬🇧

Somebody put this pretend
PM PP on a leach ASAP!!!!!!

03.03.2026 15:45 👍 38 🔁 12 💬 14 📌 2

Can't help but notice the garish background....and the message it sends. In this environment, everything/one is superficial.

03.03.2026 18:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sadly, you are right. Nothing has stuck to him yet...and there has been plenty to choose from.

03.03.2026 17:50 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

bsky.app/profile/darr...

02.03.2026 23:26 👍 7 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1