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"U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's terminating all trade discussions with Canada effective immediately.
"We will let #Canada know the #Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period," Trump said in …

Good Morning #Canada
The Battle of Jumonville Glen, OTD in 1754, between French Canadian and American military forces, was notable because it was the opening battle of the French and Indian War, the 1st combat action for 21 year old George Washington, and ultimately led England and France into conflict in the global Seven Years’ War. The assassination of the French-Canadian commander would also darken Washington's reputation for life.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Colonialism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Jumonville_Glen

Just got tickets for Matthew Good and I Mother Earth (in the fall, here in #Montreal).
1998 in #Canada is going to be a good year.

If you're looking for a cell plan in Canada, I've been with Public Mobile, ‘discount Telus’, for years and am happy with their service. This is my referral link. You get a $10 credit and I get a "point”.
Their website is minimalist and good. Telus’ network is reliable and widespread (uses Bell elsewhere). You can order a SIM/eSIM online.
I have 40GB 5G for $35/mo unlimited in Canada. They have a special for 60GB 5G Canada/US/Mexico.
#CellPhones #Canada #Telus
https://publicmobile.ca/en/bc/plans?referral=PXPYRY

Good Morning #Canada
OTD in 1977, Tim Severin landed on Peckford Island, Newfoundland. Severin had set sail from Ireland on May 17th with a five-man crew in a boat built using only techniques and materials available in sixth-century Ireland. The arduous 7,300km journey was meant to prove that St. Brendon had discovered North America almost 1,000 years before Columbus. I'm sure we were polite and didn't smirk when we welcomed him to Canada.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Myth
https://lookingnorth.blog/2020/07/the-brendan-voyage/

Experts warn Canada's wildfire season likely to be massive again #Canada

Experts warn Canada's wildfire season likely to be massive again
Two years after a historically devastating summer, Canada is once again facing a massive fire season, with burned areas already exceeding year-to-date averages from recent years.

🦠 Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada's lakes, study finds
#canada

Climate change driving major algae surge in Canada's lakes, study finds
Algal growth is accelerating in lakes across Canada, including those far from human development, and a new study shows that climate change is the primary driver.

Good Morning #Canada
July 1840 - British parliament passed the Act of Union 1840, and it was proclaimed officially on February 10, 1841, in Montreal. The act abolished the legislatures of Lower Canada (basically the East coast and Quebec) and Upper Canada (most of present day Ontario) and established a new political entity, the Province of Canada to replace them. British objectives were to exert more control of their colony and suppress the French speaking population. In 1848, the Province of Canada was allowed "responsible government," giving them limited rights to pass laws, and some of the more repressive laws of the Act of Union were repealed.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/act-of-union

Hope your Canada Day weekend is starting out as well as ours! Perfect weather.
More 🇨🇦 flags around town than I have EVER seen before.
National pride and resilience at an all time high!
Headed to a BBQ with friends soon. Life is good!
#CanadaDay #ElbowsUp #Canada #weekend #thankful

Street trees unequally distributed across Canada, study finds #Canada

Street trees unequally distributed across Canada, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto Mississauga finds that street trees are unevenly distributed across Canadian cities, with marginalized neighborhoods often seeing fewer and smaller trees and less species diversity.

#Canada signs new #security and #defence partnership with #Europe

Good Morning #Canada
Today is move in day, so what better day to share some horror stories about unscrupulous movers. Everyone has horror stories about moving from one home to another, and even our meticulously planned event has had some hiccups. Like the truck being 4.5 hours late when we moved out and getting our keys for the new house 8 hours after the deal closed. But we didn't hire anyone from this CBC investigation, so it's all good.
#CanadaIsAwesome #MovingSucks
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/marketplace-moving-companies-1.6371262

UPDATE: Now that the threat of half of the page politically absorbing the other seems to have waned, the BBC is back to forgetting about Canada on it's “US & Canada" page/section.
🤣😒🤦‍♀️🤷
(and like.. it's not like there wasn't news this week...)
#BBC #Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #USA
https://www.bbc.com/news/us-canada

Good Morning #Canada
I know you have been crossing days off on your calendar, and you're excited, but there is still 1 more sleep until #BeaverWeek. To get you through one more day, we have some alternative critter content - the Richardson Ground Squirrel. Commonly called "gophers" or "prairie dogs" across Canada’s prairie provinces, they should not be confused with the Black-tailed Prairie Dog that is rare in Canada. They are generally disliked (putting it mildly) by farmers but tolerated in more urban areas. Hey, they may not be beavers, but we should show them some love because they're cute.
#CanadaIsAwesome #PrairieDog
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/gophers-richardson-ground-squirrel-gail-michener-lethbridge-zoology-1.5782301

"What's slimy, green and flourishing thanks to climate change?"
#Canada #Climate #ClimateChange

What's slimy, green and flourishing thanks to climate change? | CBC News
Canada's lakes are changing because of warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Here's why scientists are concerned.

I’m not quite sure what it says, but it certainly says something that prices for next week have *barely* gone up to take the train from Montreal to Toronto, despite the fact that Air Canada (the biggest transportation carrier between these two biggest cities in #Canada ) might not be operating those routes (due to a labour dispute).

FYI: mstdn.ca appears to be down if you’re looking for people on that instance. Chad was having some electrical issues earlier.
Edit: @… is back online!
#mstdnca #mastodon #canada

Fire smoke from Canada
2025-06-01
#ClimateEmergency #Canada #USA
https://…

Gosling (Canada Goose), foraging in the grass. Watchful parents are not far away! LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2025. #laarboretum #goose #canadagoose

Good Morning #Canada
In August 1998, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Quebec could not legally secede from Canada unilaterally. The court's decision affirmed that any secession would require a constitutional amendment negotiated with the federal government and other provinces. This ruling stemmed from a reference case initiated by the federal government following a close referendum on Quebec sovereignty in 1995. Although Quebec was represented at the Supreme Supreme Court hearing, they did not participate in presenting arguments. They essentially ignored the ruling and planned a future referendum, which never happened.
This ruling established an important precedent that Alberta separatists should pay attention to. But details such as this ruling, aboriginal rights, or common sense seem to escape their attention spans.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/supreme-court-says-quebec-can-t-separate-unilaterally-1.159509

#TheAmericanFascist made a post threatening annexation approximately 1hr 40min after the King of Canada left Ottawa. (Possibly within minutes of the King leaving Canadian airspace)
So that worked well.
#canpoli #usa #canada #cdnpoli #never51

Good Morning #Canada
This week, in 2022, gold miners in the Yukon discovered a near complete, mummified baby woolly mammoth. The Yukon has a world-renowned fossil record of ice age animals, but mummified remains with skin and hair are rarely unearthed. Geologists, with the Yukon Geological Survey and the University of Calgary, traveled 6 hours to the site and retrieved the remains less than an hour before a storm struck.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Prehistoric
https://youtu.be/jR2ZmvckneQ?si=xD1x0GrlLSelVS5y

#Data shows US #Liquor sales to #Canada fell by nearly 70% earlier this yr and 80% in #Ontario alone as

happy day of not having an utterly broken government, Canada! I am envious.
#CanadaDay #Canada

happy day of not having an utterly broken government, Canada! I am envious.
#CanadaDay #Canada

As Canada Day approaches, this story of a Mom finding her Canadian identity through helping Syrian refugees settle here after 2015 is poignant.
"In 2025, being a Canadian woman to me means looking out for our neighbours, leaning into differences in culture, religious practices and learning how to help others in need. Because we are not different at all. We are all just looking for safety and peace. It's our Canadian values of equality, respect and freedom in action.
It is the singular privilege of my life to walk alongside these families from Cape Breton and those who are newcomers to Canada. It's changed how I live, and I intend to do this work as long as I am able. I learn from them grace, service, faith and hope. They taught me how to be a Canadian.”
#Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Refugees #Immigration #Syria #AlanKurdi
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/first-person-cape-breton-welcomes-syrian-refugees-1.7559341

#Canada Charter #Rights turn out to be useless against #police overreach

Thanks #Canada for the superb #running weather /sarcasm. The AQI at 171, but the temperature and humidity were good. A little trouble with breathing, but I didn't need the inhaler.
Saint Paul is getting no love lately; the city was also hit by a cyberattack late last week as well. …

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests #Canada

Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests
Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap in the country's official greenhouse gas inventory and raise urgent questions about how methane leaks are monitored, reported and managed.

Good Morning #Canada
Next week is Beaver Week, a look at Canada's most loved wild creature. Consider today's post as a teaser or commercial for this important event.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BeaverWeek
https://youtube.com/shorts/tGQ1KBJPdDk?si=TBHCsLO63SAtHx-7

Good Morning #Canada
Before #PrideMonth ends, I wanted to promote a Toronto based non-profit that has assisted 15,000 individuals since their founding in 2006. Rainbow Railroad is a North American charitable organization that helps LGBTQI individuals escape violence and persecution in their home countries. It's an organization that I support because my daughter works there but also because they literally save lives.
#CanadaIsAwesome #RainbowRailroad
https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest

The CBC included a clip from the South Park episode this week that features a scene with Trump, Canada, Satan and… small body parts.
Viewer Discretion is advised... i guess. lol 😂😈
#TheAmericanFascist #Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Trump
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/south-park-trump-1.7593849

"A Weaponized AI Chatbot Is Flooding Canadian City Councils with Climate Misinformation"
#Canada #Climate #ClimateChange

A Weaponized AI Chatbot Is Flooding Canadian City Councils with Climate Misinformation
Thousands of councillors in more than 500 municipalities have received AI emails from a group called KICLEI, a name that mimics the international network ICLEI.

Good Morning #Canada
It was pointed out to me that I rarely, if ever, post anything about #NewBrunswick. It's not my fault that the eastern province is less exciting than Saskatoon, but today, we fix that omission. Here's an article on the 10 best towns and cities to visit in the land of Purple Violets and Black-capped Chickadees. Just in time for #RoadTrip season. Look for the next New Brunswick post in 26-ish months.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://www.todocanada.ca/10-small-towns-and-cities-to-add-to-your-new-brunswick-itinerary/

“Excursion (same-day) travel to the United States by automobile dropped abruptly at the start of 2025, after holding consistently positive throughout 2024. Same-day returns fell by 40.3% year over year in May 2025”
That is an extremely high amount of change. After September 11, it was in the 30% range.
I miss my cross-border trips, but it’s just a bad risk reward calculation right now. #canada

Good Morning #Canada
It has been well reported that OTD in 1880 Dr. Emily Stowe became the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada. But actually she was the 2nd as Jennie Kidd Trout (born Gowanlock; April 21, 1841 – November 10, 1921) was the first woman in Canada to become a licensed medical doctor on March 11, 1875. Not sure why Trout was misplaced in the history books for a few years, but perhaps she was overshadowed by Stowe's much more public lifetime dedication to fighting for women's rights. Regardless, both were pioneers that helped establish educational opportunities in medicine for women in Canada.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianHeroes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennie_Kidd_Trout

Good Morning #Canada
One of the most influential Canadians that most of Canada has never heard of was Elijah Harper (March 3, 1949 - May 17, 2013). He served with distinction as a politician in Manitoba, serving as minister of Northern Affairs. Harper is best known for the role he played in scuttling the Meech Lake Accord, for which he was named the Canadian Press newsmaker of the year in 1990. The Meech Lake Accord was an attempt by then Prime Minister Mulroney to gain acceptance of the constitution by Quebec. The proposed amendments, negotiated in secret by the 11 Premiers, would have eroded federal powers by granting the provinces and territories more rights over key areas.
Without Harper's stubbornness, Canada’s federal powers would have been weakened, and we very well could have ended up splintered like the USA.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianHeroes
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/elijah-harper

Smoke from Canadian fires reaches Europe: EU climate monitor #Canada

Smoke from Canadian fires reaches Europe: EU climate monitor
Heavy smoke from intense wildfires in Canada has reached northwestern Europe, the European Union's climate monitoring service said on Tuesday.

Thanks Neo-Liberals and Conservatives of the 20th and 21st century!
"Experts say growing inequality is the result of decades of government policy choices and dramatic increases in executive pay.
And the biggest factor has been gains for the highest-earning one per cent of Canadians."
Looking at you: Liberal Party of Canada, Conservative Party ("Progressive" and not) and the neo-Liberal wing of the NDP.
#liberals #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #cpc #ndp
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/25/How-Rich-Canadians-Got-Even-Richer/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=editorial

Long time followers will know that I enjoy a deep joke that optimistically three of you (certainly in #Canada ) might get.
Last night we did a self-entertaining bit where we drove out to Horseshoe Bay to have a drink at the Troller before returning to Deep Cove where–sadly–The Raven is closed and for sale. It was less than nine miles home at least.
As for stops in between, it seems that many…

The US Ambassador to Canada is a gas lighting, lying nutcase like his Administration.
“"Coming to the U.S., that's a decision for the Canadians to make. Searching devices and all of that is not a well-founded fear. We don't do that. America is a welcoming place," he said.
"I've heard that from Americans coming into Canada as well, OK? Saying, 'You know, we've not received a warm reception when we've gotten to Canadian customs,'" he said.”
#usa #canada #never51
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/border-device-searches-us-ambassador-1.7555350

Good Morning Canada
One half of our move is complete and in 4 days we move to our new home. We're in good company as almost 1/3 of Canadians move once every 5 years. And like us, some are downsizing to a smaller home in their retirement years.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Moving
https://www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/7309-moving-canada-good-bad-and-ugly

Good Morning #Canada
Finally... the moment you have been waiting for. It's Day #1 of #BeaverWeek. Who knows what fascinating facts of Castor Canadensis we will discover together this week. Our Beavers fought back from near extinction because their fur made awesome hats to become an increasingly important mammal restoring water conservation in an era of global warming. The odd double entendre, totally unintentional, of course, might slip into the conversation.
The best place to start is with this highly interesting Canadian Geographic article that provides some history and habitat info on our beloved Beaver.

#CanadaIsAwesome #ClimateChange
https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/rethinking-the-beaver/

1963 RAMBLER
"CAR OF THE YEAR"

From a Wide Range of 23 models and colors
Only $2,335 - 589 per month
#cars #Canada

Good Morning #Canada
Before our move to #Innisfil, we spent 16 years in Caledon living on top of the Niagara Escarpment. We were fortunate to take advantage of the hiking trails and scenic beauty of the area with the Bruce Trail, Forks of The Credit Road, and numerous parks within a few kilometers. More Canadians should be aware of this approximately 1,050-kilometre geological feature that today is protected in Ontario as a continuous corridor.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://youtu.be/5V5DIgF2yag?si=Z4tTs4k-3htyv6V8

"The Peak Numbers Canada’s Oil-Friendly Newspapers Keep Ignoring"
#Canada #FossilFuels #Climate #ClimateChange

The Peak Numbers Canada’s Oil-Friendly Newspapers Keep Ignoring
Will fast-tracked oil sands infrastructure become stranded assets in four years? You won’t read about it in Canada’s mainstream outlets.

Good Morning #Canada
Recent news may have some of you panicking with the announcement that AOL Dial Up Services will officially shut down on September 30th of this year. Yikes! But, the Canadian government has your backup plan as they attempt to provide high-speed internet services to 100% of Canadians by 2030. Current estimates put access at 94.5%, and the next target is 98% by the end of 2026.
I kinda miss the phone couplers, bragging about the size of my "Baud Rate," and the beep booping screeching announcement of going online. OK.... not really.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/high-speed-internet-canada/en/high-speed-internet-all-canadians

Canada Day history (in Spanish? 😆)! On this day in 1958, the CBC starts television transmissions in all of Canada over microwave. #cbc #canada
https://mastodon.social/@enestedia/114778337945370179

Good Morning #Canada
For over 20 years, this 17-meter tall musical instrument has struck a chord with visitors to Sydney Nova Scotia. This installment of #BigStuffInSmallTowns showcases the biggest fiddle in the world and is a must stop selfie spot for cruise ship passengers as they disembark at the harbourfront. But Sydney has a reason to fret about their fiddle dominance as the original artists has been asked by two other towns to create an even bigger version to take the world title.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BigFiddle #RoadTrip
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/big-fiddle-celebrates-10th-anniversary-on-sydney-waterfront-1.3076554

🇺🇦 !! “Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada could deploy military troops to Ukraine as part of an eventual security guarantee against Russia. Carney made the remarks at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting between the two.leaders in Kyiv, where the prime minister made an unannounced stop Sunday.”
(This quote was from Canadian Press via Apple News, no link. So here is CBC)
#russiaUkraineWar #canada #caf #russia
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-meets-zelenskyy-ukraine-1.7616483

Good Morning #Canada
The Battle of Lundy's Lane, also known as the Battle of Niagara, was fought on July 25th 1814, during the War of 1812. An invading American army clashed with British and Canadian defenders near present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war, and one of the deadliest battles fought in Canada, with approximately 1,720 casualties, including 258 killed. The engagement was marked by intense musketry at close range and instances of friendly fire on both sides amidst the smoke and confusion, which caused several units to break entirely. The two armies fought each other to a stalemate; neither side held firm control of the field following the engagement. However, the casualties suffered by the Americans precipitated their withdrawal and signaled the beginning of the end of the War of 1812. This battle therefore gave Canada a strategic victory.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #ElbowsUp
https://youtu.be/TfOqx-qO9gM?si=W-JF7tkWZDxgwweN

The average undergrad tuition fee in the 1974/75 academic year in Canada, across all disciplines, was $547 ($3445 adjusted to 2025)
Fees 50 years later in 2024/25 were $7360 ($7496 adjusted)
That is more than double. 117%.
And I *know* from personal experience this is a low ball average. If I could find a breakdown by discipline or by length of study for today, some would be even more obscene.
What has changed? Any occupation outside a minimum wage paying job demands a 2-4yr undergraduate diploma or degree, if not more.
Think about the 1970s and how common it was for people to get good paying jobs, leading to careers, without even high school education. Our free education stops with high school.
My family is a good example.
Mom and Step Dad: teacher college/degree. One got a Masters mid career.
Dad: didn’t complete HS
Father in law: didn’t complete HS
Mother in law: completed HS mid-career
Leadership positions and full careers demand a Masters or PhD requiring 5-10 years of study after HS!
Add in the cost of food and housing and the massive cuts happening at all colleges and universities because of the loss of international student tuition and I am going to go out on a limb and say our students today are going to pay double the price for a far worse experience than possibly any time since the Second World War.
Public education should be free.
Food and Housing should be controlled.
If the only thing government cares about is the economy, then they are setting us up for failure, and have been for decades.
(Don’t get me started on the kinds of “values” Canadian governments demonstrate when International student tuitions are 5x more than domestic students, let alone the inherent revenue risk in that funding strategy that has now come home to roost)
#canpoli #cdnpoli #education #university #college #canada
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74/75 Source Stats Can: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3710015001&pickMembers[0]=1.1&cubeTimeFrame.startYear=1972 / 1973&cubeTimeFrame.endYear=2006 / 2007&referencePeriods=19720101,20060101
24/25 source stats can: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3710004501
cc: @… @…

Good Morning #Canada
Rights affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people vary greatly by country or jurisdiction—encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. Notably, as of January 2025, only 38 countries recognize same-sex marriage, out of 195 recognized nations. Canada has been a leader in LGTBQ rights and, in a recent ranking, places us 5th worldwide in protecting same sex and gender affirmation. The USA ranks 23rd but is likely to drop further as the report was based on 2024 data before the MAGA morons took office.
#CanadaIsAwesome #LGTBQI
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/lgbt-rights-by-country

Good Morning #Canada
It's a slow news day, historically speaking, so I'll share some local, very cool history related to my small community of Belle Ewart. As parts of our country experience heat waves, perhaps this post will remind you that it will get cold again. For you corporate types, a new definition of frozen assets. For everyone else, think about how far we've come as you rattle the ice cubes in your favourite drink.
#CanadaIsAwesome #iceIceBaby
https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/lake-simcoe-ice-company-thrived-in-late-19th-century-6192112

Good Morning #Canada
Last night, we attended a wedding dinner where they celebrated 5 years of marriage, 2 kids, and family finally sharing the event. Marriage trends in Canada are shifting with it happening later or simply deciding on common law. As an institution or cultural phenomenon it may be disappearing.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Marriage
https://madeinca.ca/marriage-statistics-canada/

Good Morning #Canada
A Canadian inventor gave Mothers across North America a device that was beneficial and a little scary. We are, of course, talking about the Jolly Jumper, once referred to as "the Canadian Nanny" on a 1957 CBC broadcast. Susan Olivia Poole (1889–1975) was an Indigenous Canadian inventor who created the Jolly Jumper in 1910, but it was not until 1948 that they were produced for the retail market, and patented in 1957. They continue to be manufactured in Ontario by the company that purchased the rights in 1960.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Inventors
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/olivia-poole

Good Morning #Canada
Collingwood Ontario today is known as a resort town, supporting skiers at Blue Mountains and swimmers at nearby Wasaga Beach. But the town was built on their reputation for ship building for over 100 years. The Collingwood Shipyard, established in 1882, was a major shipbuilding center, building over 200 ships including Great Lakes freighters, naval vessels, and the HMCS Hochelaga. During #WWII the shipyard launched ships for the Canadian Navy. The shipyard was famous for its unique side-launching technique, necessary due to harbour constraints, which became a significant local spectacle. It closed in 1986, and after significant remediation efforts, the site is now a waterfront park with mixed housing and a marina.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://definingmomentscanada.ca/all-for-9/historical-articles/whats-a-side-launch/

According to news reports the first LNG tanker to receive a commercial LNG shipment from the LNG Canada faciility in Kitimat will be the “Gaslog Glasgow”
It's currently well offshore of Haida Gwaii on its way to the BC Central Coast.
A sad sad day for the climate.
#EndFossilFuels #RenewablesNotGas #RenewableEnergy #ClimateEmergency #ClimateChange #BCPoli #Canada #CdnPoli #CanPoli
https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:4101114/zoom:7
News item: https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/lng-canada-produces-first-commercial-ready-liquefied-natural-gas-8089444

Good Morning #Canada
OTD in 1904, the City of Niagara Falls was incorporated, with a population of approximately 7,000 residents. Niagara Falls was already a major tourist attraction with numerous hotels established in the 1880s, and it was the honeymoon destination for most of Canada and the USA. Today, you can visit the far superior Canadian Falls and play golf, visit War of 1812 historical sites, or deposit some money at the casino.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/niagara-falls-ont

It is a nice honour for the Canadian Prime Minister to speak with Zelenskyy at Ukraine’s Independence Day.
“Ukraine, which has always had its own distinct cultural identity, declared its independence on Aug. 24, 1991, heralding the collapse of the Soviet Union less than six months later.”
#russiaUkraineWar #canada #caf #russia

Good Morning #Canada
Today, we celebrate the reincarnation of Shep to the shores of Dorchester New Brunswick, despite being reinstalled without proper government approval. The original wood Shep was less than 20 years old when it began to rot, leading to a new, more durable version made of fiberglass and steel. At 2.4 metres high and 135 kilos, it should be able to weather storms and bureaucratic red tape.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BigStuffInSmallTowns
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/shep-2-sandpiper-statue-returns-dorchester-1.6805965

Good Morning #Canada
OTD in 1972, construction begins on Canada’s largest single-site #Hydroelectric project at Churchill Falls, Labrador. To commemorate this minor historical event in our country's impressive record of hydroelectric technology and power generation, let's focus on one of the newest projects. The controversial Site C in British Columbia will begin filling its reservoir this summer in preparation for starting operations.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://youtu.be/gZARb7pLQeo?si=Wo5iEWE9ushqGBaS

“ave US Tariff rate has risen from 2% to 16% over the past year”
"Countries must now buy access to the world's largest market (USA)”
"The USA reaffirmed CUSMA will not be subject to tariffs.”
"Actual US tariff rate on Canadian goods is actually 5.6%”.
"More than 85% of Canada/US trade is tariff free”
"Canada has the best deal of any country in the world.”
"We must do everything we can to preserve this unique advantage for Canadians”
"The Canadian government will now match the USA, by removing all tariffs on goods covered by CUSMA”
... he goes into French repeating most of this.
#Live #CBC #Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #Trump #TradeWar

Good Morning #Canada
Today is "taking a break from packing up the house and going golfing day." Did you know there are over 2,200 golf facilities in Canada, with 90% of those being public. That means golf remains accessible and it's becoming less expensive to get started with lower cost starter sets and growth in the used club marketplace. Here are the top 50 public and private courses as ranked by Canadian PGA members.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Golf
https://golftalkcanada.com/pga-of-canada-top-100/

Good Morning #Canada
It's a holiday across most of our nation today, so why not take 14 minutes to find out why Alaska isn't part of Canada and discover why Lord Alverstone is the villain you've likely never heard of.
Lord Alverstone, whose full name was Richard Everard Webster, 1st Viscount Alverstone, played a key role in the Alaska Boundary Dispute of 1903. As the British representative on the arbitration tribunal, he ultimately sided with the United States, leading to a decision that favored the US claim over Canada's claims regarding the Alaska panhandle. At the time, the British government was trying to rebuild relationships with the U.S. and likely instructed Lord Alverstone to rule against Canadian border claims.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://youtu.be/woXBk3OAtSM?si=-pTwI7OKidfK2g2L

Government once again working in service of mega corporations and against regular, suffering, people.
“Boeing BA-N and the Justice Department on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to approve an agreement that allows the company to avoid prosecution despite objections from relatives of some of the 346 people killed in two 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019.”
#corporatocracy #usa #canada https://flipboard.com/@globeandmail/world-qs57rganz/-/a-vSZpN2zeT3SqZlIzFDUYJg:a:729020400-/0

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The Webster–Ashburton Treaty was signed August 9, 1842, and resolved several border issues between the United States and the British North American colonies (the region that very soon would become the Dominion of Canada). The treaty would end disputes and controversies over the vague indefinite terms and text of the old peace agreement of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the American Revolutionary War. Specifically, it defined borders between Maine and New Brunswick, territory surrounding Lake Superior, and reaffirmed the western border on the 49th parallel. More importantly, it began a period of peace and friendly diplomacy between the two countries... until Americans decided a moronic spray tanner, suspected abuser of women, convicted felon, golf cheat, and narcissistic conman should be their president.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/webster-ashburton-treaty

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On this day in 1991 Canada’s military suffered a casualty that made headlines across the country. Master Corporal Mark Robert Isfeld, known to his friends as Izzy, was killed while disarming a landmine in the village of Kakma, Croatia. He was famous for handing out Izzy Dolls to local children. The dolls were knitted by his mother, and the practice grew to be supported across the Canadian military family.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianHeroes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Isfeld

I haven't said anything about the #hockeyCanada trial because I am disgusted.
#believeWomen
don't @ me if you feel compelled to defend these toxic jocks.
#canada #canpoli #sexassault #toxicMasculinity #nhl #hockey

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Normally, I'm posting about history or geography or trivia, but the July tourism numbers are dominating the news. We "Nasty" Canadians are choosing not to visit the USA, and trips across the border continue to drop month after month. At the end of 2024, U.S. tourism revenue from Canadians was projected to increase 16%. Surprise! Losses by USA businesses are already estimated to be in excess of $20B USD, and some states are bracing for government cuts due to a decrease in sales taxes.
#CanadaIsAwesome #ElbowsUp
https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/08/11/canadian-car-visits-us-plunge-37-percent/

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#HappyBirthday to me. It's my 69th, and mentally, I feel young, but parts of my body have exceeded the "best before date." According to bornglorious .com there are 137 "famous" Canadians born on August 24th. Most are nobodies like me - politicians, actors, or NHL players you've never heard of. But there are a few notables. Like Alex Colville (1920-2013), a favourite Canadian conceptual painter. Or chain-smoker René Lévesque (1922-1987), who tried to tear Canada apart. But perhaps the Canadian born on this day with the most impact is Rocky Johnson (1944-2020). Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Johnson was a Canadian pro wrestler and the first black champion in WWE history. Oh yeah.... he was also the father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Famous
https://youtu.be/dhdOPhTHeoE?si=U6ddnjhi5-iyXywU

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OTD in 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood crossed the Niagara River to invade Canada. This group was an Irish American organization that was dedicated to freeing Ireland from British rule, and they believed that if they captured Canada, they could use it as a bargaining tool. We could have become a nation of red-headed brawlers who were terrible hockey players.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://qormuseum.org/history/timeline-1856-1899/the-fenian-raid-1866/

I don't think I've ever shared a Don Cherry episode, earnestly, on any social media platform before... but I'll share this clip of him announcing his retirement on his podcast today. He's had it since getting booted from CBC/Sportsnet in 2019.
“This is our last show".
The man is 91.
I don't know why anyone would 'work' until they're 91. But there you go….
Bye Don. No hard feelings, I guess.
#HNOM #Canada #DonCherry #Hockey #NHL
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eLvjUhT-8ik?si=CmHoes_Xq3uhDmLC

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For those of you dreaming of moving to an idyllic lifestyle in beautiful #PEI, consider this to be a public service announcement. No disrespect to our beloved potato province.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://youtu.be/CJxffIMhBd0?si=89VPMfodAtgSMrxS

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March 1975, the Beaver is officially designated as a National Symbol of Canada, meaning #BeaverWeek is helping us celebrate 50 years of celebrity status for the tail slapping mammals. The National Symbol of Canada Act came about because in January of 1975, a New York Senator proposed making the Beaver an official state animal. Canadians, who loved Beavers more than Americans, moved quickly. The youngest MP in history, 23 year old Sean O’Sullivan, introduced a private member's bill to counter the American attempt to grab our Beaver. O'Sullivan should be immortalized on the $5 bill.
#CanadaIsAwesome
https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-dam-the-myth-the-legend-50-years-of-the-beaver/

Interesting. Reporting from AlJazeera in Tehran says Iran’s Foreign Minister has spoken to their counterparts in the UK and Canada since the US strikes and will now be going to Moscow for meetings with Putin/Lavrov on Monday.
#israelIran #canada #canpoli #cdnpoli #moscow #russia #war #diplomacy

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I was going to post something about Preston Manning's birthday, but the related web surfing about how the parties he founded provided platforms for the worst Canadian politicians was too depressing. So instead, I'm starting a new feature called "Mercer Memories," where Rick Mercer gets centre stage on days where nothing interesting happened or topics don't pique my interest. You're welcome...
#CanadaIsAwesome #MercerMemories
https://youtu.be/yi1yhp-_x7A?si=dMmAuI2p0Sy_mXgO

Carney: Iran's retaliation was deescalatory. Opening for ceasefire with Israel, and possibly in Gaza.
#CNN #Canada #CanPoli #CdnPoli #NATO #Iran #Israel #Gaza #Genocide
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/24/Tv/video/amanpour-mark-carney-trump-sot

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July 24th, 1534, the original Cross of Gaspé was erected overlooking the bay of Gaspé, by the crew of Jacques Cartier on his first trip exploration in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Planting the cross symbolized the ownership of the territory on behalf of the King of France. Today, a granite Cross of Gaspé, erected in 1934, has replaced the original. Amazing that the installation of a religious artifact defined clear ownership of a continent you didn't know existed just days prior.
I have a small Easter Island statue in my garden that I'm going to install in the middle of my neighbour's yard. Wish me luck.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #Colonization
https://youtu.be/aXZkwrI3V10?si=8abMJ6iEnSgGLUCr

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It's a golf day, playing 9 holes with my daughter in Toronto, so obviously, some golf content is appropriate for this morning's post. I'd like to introduce you to the regional director of Ontario for Golf Canada. Amaya Athill is a rare jewel, being both female and Black, and she is opening up the sport to a wider demographic. She is the founder of Black Women in golf, which provides lessons and encouragement to new golfers.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Golf
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/opinion-shireen-ahmed-black-women-golfers-may-27-1.7543822

Newspapers let the fox in and now they dead... Canada too. Even after FB banned news orgs on their platform here in Canada those news orgs STILL used it slavishly.
Like some weird media-version of Stockholm Syndrome.
#canpoli #journalism #media #canada #truth #posttruth #democracy
https://games.ngo/@crecente/114696097895857405

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Another day in history... another invading force from the USA. Those pesky Fenians were back on this day in 1866, and this time, the 1,800 Irish-Americans riders were repelled back to the United States after they looted and plundered around Saint-Armand and Frelighsburg, Quebec. Although the Fenian raids were unsuccessful, they did encourage the Canadian provinces to band together for defense, leading to our Confederation as a country.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History

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Yesterday, hundreds of women flocked to Washington D.C. to tryout for a few dozen spots in the new Women's Professional Baseball League. It's #Historic because it last happened over 70 years ago. It gives hope to young women who played baseball or softball at a high level in their youth, but there was no career path that involved a sport they loved. Many of those participating in the tryouts are from Canada, and certainly, one of the most interesting is Alli Schroder. At age 16, Schroder pitched the final inning for Canada’s National Team that won Bronze, and more recently, she has been striking out men in a university league in B.C. while her day job is fighting wildfires. Here's a TSN feature on her released a few years ago.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Baseball #Historic
https://youtu.be/_cOhV3giZZc?si=W3mLddxEBHshxktu

Hey Canadian friends.
Happy Canada Day 😊
🇨🇦 #elbowsup #canadaDay

Welp. Was going to take advantage of the rare vacation day on a work day between the weekend and Canada Day to go buy rocks for the #poolpond but turns out the local rock/cement place is taking the day off too. Fair. 🤷‍♂️
I took the trailer for a bath at the car wash instead and got the watering done before the heat sets in today.
Maybe later I will go get some lengths of pipe. But I sense a swim in the lake. 🏊‍♂️ #today #canadaday
What are you up to today? Day off, or slaving for The Man?

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So you think you're pretty smart. Well, if you're Canadian, then it's obvious you are very smart... and pretty. Canadians have contributed some important inventions to the world, and this short video highlights just a few. It doesn't include some life changing Canadian inventions, like the athletic cup and the Wonderbra, but the rest are just as incredible. If you're not Canadian, don't hate us because we're awesome.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Inventions
https://youtu.be/cC0nuASZBfY?si=r_RWq9s0jCl6n4Nt

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In 1713, with the Treaty of Utrecht, Acadia was ceded to the British. On June 23rd of that year, a proclamation was issued that all Acadians must pledge allegiance to Britain or leave the territory. After decades of resistance, in 1755, the British began forcibly deporting Acadians. This proved the British applied equal treatment to anyone who lived in the eastern territory before them, Native or French.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #Colonialism
https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/mapping-the-acadian-deportations/

Is anyone in Canada considering the possibility, however remote, that Trump
might just hand Alaska over?
no seriously. He's stupid and insane. This is the kind of thing governments have to imagine.
There is also the fact that Russia State TV was talking about the inevitability of taking Alaska at some point.
source: Jake Bro's latest video. @…
#russiaUkraine #Alaska #Canada #USA

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Conservationists who focus on restoration of wetlands are increasingly "Leaving It To Beaver." Beavers are considered the ultimate Keystone Species because they area they re-engineer offer benefits to many other species, and an entire ecosystem can collapse if a Beaver is removed. A Beaver dam doesn't just hold and conserve water. Beavers increase the population of frogs, fish, insects, birds, and small mammals and extend the range of larger mammals like moose, deer, and bears. The quantity and variety of vegetation are increased. Water is filtered and saturates the land, refilling artesian wells. It's unbelievable that we almost lost this amazing creature because of a hat fashion trend.
#CanadaIsAwesome #BeaverWeek
https://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2021/01/01/leave-it-to-beavers-keystone-species-provides-nature-based-restoration/

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Former privateer, a polite name for a pirate, Martin Frobisher left England on May 31st, 1578, for his 3rd voyage seeking gold and the elusive Northwest Passage. On this voyage, he also held the 1st Thanksgiving in North America when he and his crew landed safely in Nunavut on the shore of Hudson Bay. Ultimately, the ore he mined was not gold, and the Northwest Passage remained elusive, but he had a bay named after him.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/frobisher_martin_1E.html

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I think most Canadians know what an #Inukshuk is, but this post is intended to give you a greater understanding of these iconic piles of rock. An inuksuk, or inukshuk (plural inuksuit) is a type of stone landmark or cairn built and used by Inuit, including Iñupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other peoples of the North American Arctic. These structures are found in northern Canada, north of the Arctic Circle, which is dominated by the tundra biome and has areas with few natural landmarks. These structures, often resembling human figures, serve various purposes, primarily as navigational aids and markers, but also as symbols of the Arctic landscape and Inuit culture.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Inuit #Sculpture
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/inuksuk-inukshuk

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Yesterday, we upgraded our water filtration and, to ease the pain in my wallet, I thought I would share some facts on well water for those who care.
- approximately 11% of Canadians rely on non-municipal water sources.
- the vast majority of wells are drilled wells because they are safer, provide higher volume, and generally last longer.
- dug wells (like ours) are less common and are usually placed where there is a high water table. They are more susceptible to surface runoff.
- well water, although free, is not necessarily cheaper than municipal supply. There is a large upfront cost, which can vary greatly depending on soil conditions, but $25K for drilled and $10K for dug is not uncommon.
- a pump and filtration equipment can cost another $10K, depending on water treatment needed. We needed an additional Iron Filter due to high concentration. Sediment filters and UV treatment require annual maintenance, typically $400 .
#CanadaIsAwesome #Water #GlassHalfFull

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It's National Fishing Day, which means that with over two million lakes and rivers that flow into five major ocean drainage basins, Canadians will be pulling on hip waders and checking tackle boxes. There are 3.5M recreational anglers in Canada, plus another 700K (ish) tourists, driving a $1.75B dollar industry. The fishing capital of Canada is Kingston, Ontario... according to Kingston area "experts."
#CanadaIsAwesome #GoneFishing
https://www.queensjournal.ca/kingston-named-canadas-fishing-capital/#:~:text=The Confederation Basin Marina is,in Canada's prime fishing hotspot.

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It's National Junk Food day, which, for me, is any day ending with the letter "y." Celebrated every year on July 21st, this day is dedicated to the foods we like to snack on, meaning today, you can eat junk food for every meal. Junk food is not a new phenomenon, as crafty entrepreneurs have been taking advantage of our taste buds for over a hundred years. Here's a look back at some of Canada’s best versions of this food category.
#CanadaIsAwesome #MMMGood #GuiltyPleasure
https://canadianfoodfocus.org/canadian-food-stories/the-snack-story-a-history-of-canadas-favourite-snack-foods/

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In 2022, this town was voted by CBC readers and viewers as the "Best Small Town in B.C.". Sure, it's got skiing, golf, scenery, and friendly people but it's also a destination for your next #BigStuffInSmallTowns road trip. Kimberley's downtown was designed to resemble a Bavarian tourist village, so it features an almost 7 metre tall cuckoo clock where Happy Hans, a Bavarian-style mountaineer, announces the time.
#CanadaIsAwesome #Yodel
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kimberley-best-small-town-bc-winner-1.6434796

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#HappyBirthday to Robert Norman Munsch, born June 11, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but thankfully, he became a Canadian citizen in 1983. He has published more than 60 books in 30 languages and is a Member of the Order of Canada and Canada’s Walk of Fame. Health issues have ended his writing and public appearances, and in 2021, he was diagnosed with dementia. But his stories continue to speak to children.
#CanadaIsAwesome #CanadianHeroes
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter/full-episode-oct-2-2021-1.6193424/the-stories-will-be-the-last-thing-to-go-robert-munsch-on-his-legacy-as-one-of-canada-s-great-storytellers-1.6193428

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OTD in 1946, the Canadian Library Association (CLA) was founded in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1946 and incorporated on November 26, 1947. The CLA represented #Library workers and advocated for funding and improvements. Due to declining membership, it was replaced by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations. Here are 6 of Canada’s most beautiful libraries.
#CanadaIsAwesome #ReadABook
https://travel.destinationcanada.com/en-us/things-to-do/most-beautiful-libraries-canada

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On August 19th, 1942, Operation Jubilee was launched. Commonly known as the Dieppe Raid, it was a disastrous Allied amphibious attack on the German-occupied port in northern France. Over 6,050 infantry, predominantly Canadian, supported by a regiment of tanks, were put ashore from a naval force operating under the protection of Royal Air Force fighter aircraft. Aerial and naval support was insufficient to enable the ground forces to achieve their objectives. The tanks were trapped on the beach, and the infantry was largely prevented from entering the town by obstacles and German fire. After less than six hours, mounting casualties forced a retreat. Within ten hours, 3,623 of the 6,086 men who landed had been killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. 5,000 were Canadians, who suffered a 68% casualty rate, with 3,367 killed, wounded, or taken prisoner. The operation was a fiasco and a dark day for Canada’s military.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #WWII
https://youtu.be/jiFKJNiXFok?si=fWzmcigVM8ZFfmHE

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#HappyBirthday to
Sir James Douglas (August 15, 1803 – August 2, 1877) who was a Canadian fur trader and politician who became the first Governor of the Colony of British Columbia. He is often credited as "The Father of British Columbia." Douglas was born in Guyana to a wealthy Scottish planter and a free woman of colour. He was educated in Scotland, and in 1819, at age 16, he went to Canada to work for the North West Company and then the Hudson's Bay Company. After a long career managing remote outposts, in 1851, he became Chief Factor at Fort Vancouver. In 1858, he became Governor of the Colony of British Columbia, where he oversaw gold rushes and fought against American annexation.
#CanadaIsAwesome #History
https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/sir-james-douglas

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On August 7, 1927, the Peace Bridge, an international bridge spanning the Niagara River between Buffalo, New York, and Fort Erie, Ontario, was dedicated. This event commemorated over a century of peace between the United States and Canada. I'm guessing there won't be a ceremony for 200 years of peace since we're now the "nasty Canadians."
#CanadaIsAwesome #History #ElbowsUp
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/memorials/canada/peace-bridge-0