Woodsy09

I have spent too much time today online reading news articles. It's making me feel anxious and overwhelmed so I'm signing off. For anyone else who is feeling the same...here's a photo of my cat. (even though it is not #caturday )

Liberals are elated while Poilievre accuses Carney of 'backroom deals' after NDP defection | CBC News Smiling broadly, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus Wednesday after convincing yet another opposition member to defect to the governing party — a political coup t...

So close now, of course Poilievre is fuming.
#canpoli

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#Canada this is well worth your time. Thanks to @vanellemusic.bsky.social

I love this band- good old Canadian boys!🍁

INVESTMENT POURS INTO CANADA HITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2007 - USA THREATENS ALLIES YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV

Kellerman quotes Financial Post. #canpoli

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He is incapable of changing.

RBC, other big Canadian banks beat profit estimates as economy resists tariff impact Canada's six biggest banks exceeded profit forecasts this week in results boosted by wealth management and fee-based income, underlining the resilience of the country's economy to the impact of U.S. t...

From Reuters:

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Nearly 80% of Canadians oppose idea of Alberta leaving the nation: polling | CBC News Recent polling suggests a majority of Canadians — if they could — would block both Alberta and Quebec from separating from Canada.

'A majority of Canadians say that if they could, they would vote to block both Alberta and Quebec from separating from Canada according to an Angus Reid poll.'
Of course we would! #canpoli

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King Charles says ‘law must take its course’ after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested by U.K. police | CBC

Well- at least some of the mighty have fallen. What's it going to take to topple trump? #releasetheepsteinfiles

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Is #booksky for readers or writers? I have checked it out a few times and I've found mostly writers promoting their books. I'm looking for more of a book club type of thing where readers can discuss the books they've read. Is there such a thing on Bluesky? #Ilovetoread #booklover

An emotional Carney says 'the nation mourns,' orders flags at half-mast after B.C. shooting | CBC News Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the country is in mourning after a tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., left nine dead and more than 25 injured in one of the worst mass killings in Canadi...

Just heartbreaking.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Last week, just when the temperature dipped to -25 our furnace malfunctioned and other than a few electric heaters we were without heat. Spouse and I added many layers of clothing but the cat spent 4 days wrapped like a burrito in fuzzy blankets! #canadianwinter #cats

Just one time I would love to see a reporter get in his face and scream BULLSHIT!

Canadian consulate opens in Nuuk, Greenland Canada has officially opened its consulate in Greenland. The move comes as international attention on the Arctic remains high. Carl Cardinal has the story

Canada opened a consulate in Greenland today. A delegation including Anita Anand, GG Mary Simon, and over 60 Inuit had a message of solidarity for Greenlanders. #canpoli #westandwithgreenland

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Just when I thought trump couldn't go any lower...
What a vile, disgusting piece of shit.

This is good news!

Australian boy, 13, swims for 4 hours to save family swept out to sea | CBC News A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.

After an hour of reading trump/epstein/ice stories online I was happy to finally come upon a 'good news' story.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...

GM FIRES CANADIAN WORKERS - HOW DO WE FIGHT BACK? YouTube video by Claus Kellerman POV

I wish this guy had a wider audience here in Canada. Please watch and share.
#clausekellerman #canpoli #buycanadian
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Yes! In the words of Patti Smith "People have the power."

Thinking is not trump's strong point.

Grocery shopping now takes me twice as long because I read every label- that's ok because I am retired and have the time. I just wish it was easier/faster to identify Canadian products for those who don't the extra time.

She's dangerous.

Hoekstra is a gigantic asshole but I actually could see trump using this kind of coercion.

Conservatives plan to back Carney's GST rebate as Parliament's winter sitting begins | CBC

Parliament is back in session. Has Poilievre changed his tune?? #canpoli

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I appreciate his intelligence and his calm and steady approach. I also love the symbolism of the retreat being held at the citadel.

New Rules: Mark Carney Has Changed the Global Conversation This article is also appearing in Policy Magazine

Always good to hear Bob Rae's take on things.
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LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney Special Address at Davos WEF 2026 YouTube video by DRM News

PM Carney's full speech at Davos. Brilliant! #canpoli

Not based in Canada.

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This might be the most valid post I have read all day.

There is a covered bridge close to my brother's house on the Gaspereau River in New Brunswick. These bridges are historic, (not to mention picturesque) and they should be maintained.