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Diana Artemis
@dianashep.bsky.social
Writer, editor, dog-mom, equestrian, nature aficionado, avid reader, proud Canadian. Not necessarily in that order.
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St Gobnait, a 6th-century saint, celebrated on 11th February, was born in Co. Clare, and later established her convent in Ballyvourney. She is the patron saint of bees, and legend says she defended her community by turning marauders away with swarms of bees.

#Bees #Folklore #Art
February 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Our Prime Minister grieves with us as we try to cope with our anguish after the horrific school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Our hearts go out to the members of this small community. 💔
#TumblerRidge
#PrimeMinisterMarkCarney
#CanadaGrieves
PM Carney gives an emotional statement on deadly B.C. mass shooting
YouTube video by CTV News
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February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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The death of Alex Pretti has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said. Pretti was shot Jan. 24 during a chaotic encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez were named as the two officers who fired at Pretti.
Alex Pretti’s death ruled homicide after Minneapolis shooting by federal agents
The death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis man killed by federal agents, has been ruled a homicide, the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office said.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM
A super-talented Canadian actress and comedian has been taken from us far, far too soon.

Rest in peace, Catherine O’Hara. 1954-2026
Noah Reid performs A Case of You | Noah Reid interprète A Case of You
YouTube video by GGAwards-PrixGG
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January 30, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Best. Review. Ever.
January 29, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Drug Fraud: The Science Centre’s roof is going to collapse! We have to demolish the whole place (reading between the lines: so my developer friends can get rich building condos there)!

Ontario Science Centre: Hold my Van de Graaff generator.

The OSC: Built for 🇨🇦 winter.
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 AM
I am excited to report that Toronto has made ”We Rate Dogs”. 11/10, no notes (but some confusion).
#GriffonBruxellois
#BrusselsGriffon
#ZZPup
#DogDynasty
January 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM
And it snowed, and it snowed, and it kept on snowing. Toronto Canada on Sunday evening. I had to shovel a path for them to have a bathroom break in my tiny backyard. Then Ottley joyously created a second path for all three Doggos to enjoy.
January 27, 2026 at 2:45 AM
The Bored of Peace (aka the Legion of Doom) is in session. Interesting choices — except for Captain Worf. Not sure why he was invited to this Axis meeting... Perhaps all Klingons look the same to tRump and he meant to invite General Chang or the Duras Sisters? IYKYK.
#StarTrek
#BoardOfPeace
January 24, 2026 at 4:49 AM
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Steve had to get through college somehow...
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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Good to see President Macron in Davos today.
 
Canada and France will always stand together for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peace.
January 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Japan accuses the U.S. of failing to deliver $6.9B in military equipment, with 118 FMS contracts delayed over five years, forcing reliance on older gear and leaving critical systems like the E-2D Hawkeye unsupported despite advance payments.
January 20, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Can confirm, 100% accurate.
Bourne Canadian
YouTube video by CBC Comedy
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January 19, 2026 at 2:18 AM
And it snowed, and it snowed, and it kept on snowing…
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Joanna Johnson, a Canadian highschool VEEP and teacher of Canadian, American, and world history, breaks down everything you need to know about Venezuela and the US — and how we got from there to here today.
Joanna Johnson on Instagram: "It's always about the money, honey. #rant #teacher #teachersofinstagram #money"
The US-Venezuela oil conflict is a complex issue that goes beyond oil. It's about the US controlling the global economy and trade. Learn about the history of US-Venezuela relations and the real reason...
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January 4, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Happy New Year 🤞🏼
January 1, 2026 at 11:36 PM
2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse. Given the year we’ve just had, I STRONGLY suggest we lunge that sucker for 24 hours straight before we even THINK of taking 2026 for a spin. 😱
#NewYear2026
#YearoftheHorse
December 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Canada has grown an incredible amount over the last year. We have learned that we must stand up for our values and democracy. We are shining a light in dark times.
This is my talk from a @meidascanada.ca townhall with @westendphoenix.bsky.social
@meidastouch.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Li2...
FINDING LIGHT IN DARK TIMES
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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You can tell that LotR was written by an academic because Gandalf disappears for like 20 years doing research to answer a single question.
December 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Now seems like a swell time to point out that Frontline just released this excellent 11-minute mini-documentary about what happened inside CECOT.
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
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December 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I can confirm this (still) works.
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Guessing the folks at Jim Beam are none too happy with the Ayatollah Complaini…
#JimBeam
#FAFO
#ElbowsUp
#CanadianThreads
American liquor exports collapsed 85% because of the Canadian boycott.
File the Jim Beam white flag under FAFO!

"In the winter of 25 they were hungry, just barely alive.
By January Jim Beam had fell
It's a time we’ll remember, oh so well
The night we drove old MAGA down
And the bells were ringing"
December 21, 2025 at 5:04 AM