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Imagine Matthews and Hellebuyck on the same team. They'd win the president's trophy every year.
"Like absolutely not,” Homan said on mics picked up by the broadcast. “Zero per cent chance (she double-touched the rock).”

Lol. Solid writing.

www.sportsnet.ca/olympics/art...
Takeaways: Canada must move past insane curling chaos at Olympics
It feels like it's Canada against the world at Milano Cortina 2026 after multiple double-touch accusations. Even so, Canada must move past the chaos, writes Justin Arenburg.
www.sportsnet.ca
February 15, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Pure filth on that backhand #Czechia
February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Once again, for the hundredth time: Alberta could solve this with a simple PST. You'd be able to balance the budget *and* save non-renewable resource royalties for the future.

But, of course, the self-appointed "fiscal conservatives" won't entertain the idea. #abpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Danielle Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for the province as her government tries to grapple with low oil prices.
www.cbc.ca
February 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Poor Elvis.
February 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM
He's so damn good.
February 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Imagine hating how they look so much that you're willing to reduce efficiency by 20%.
"I just love how my asphalt shingles look!!"
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/02/10/r...
Retrofit coloring solution makes conventional solar panels less visible
Fraunhofer CSP researchers in Germany are developing printing and color technologies to make conventional silicon PV panels less visible when installed on building façades, roofs, and balconies.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Everything is awful. Time to go for a skate.
February 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Is Larry mad that the emergency response to a horrible incident is very large? I'm hoping he just doesn't know what excessive means and he meant substantial or something similar.

"Region's MLA says 'excessive' resources deployed"

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
1 suspect dead after active shooter alert at secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.: RCMP | CBC
www.cbc.ca
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Anyone wanna bet what else they build with it?
February 11, 2026 at 12:53 AM
If there's one thing we know from our pandemic experience it's that prevention by being proactive is never valued by the majority of humans.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Climate-proofing infrastructure could save taxpayers billions: report
A report by the Canadian Climate Institute is shedding light on how climate-proofing public infrastructure could save the public billions in taxes.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Read the headline: well I'm doomed.
Read the rest: oh look, it's me!

www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/a...
How to tell if you have AQ, the new 'non-negotiable' skill of highly successful people—it comes down to how you handle stress
Emotional intelligence isn't enough anymore. Executive coach Liz Tran breaks down what AQ is, and why it's the new non-negotiable skill for success.
www.cnbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Canada is definitely going to need to hammer some shots into the pile of bodies in front of every shot. Soften em up.
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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You have successive councils coming along going, "How have we done on infill?" Admin replies, "Poorly." Council chastises admin for doing a bad job then proceeds to slash & burn any policy that might foster good city building, thus sabotaging any progress. #yqrcc
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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I think the nuisance property enforcement budget was cut IN HALF. So I don't know if they can claim that their current strategy will continue to be successful when council has just cut the legs out from under it. #yqrcc
February 10, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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That has consistently been this city's fucking problem: they write nice words about needing to build an efficient city that emphasizes intensification of existing neighbourhoods but they consistently nickle-&-dime that policy. #yqrcc
February 10, 2026 at 9:10 PM
American team looks unstoppable.
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
I had a "massive success" today. Lost a competition 6 to 100.
February 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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C0NCHO ON THE SCREEN!!!

The sapo concho is the Puerto Rican crested toad. Endemic to the island and endangered (metaphor!!)

A cute cartoon version of the toad was the mascot for his latest grammy winning album Debí Tirar Más Fotos
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM
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It's not even midnight and we're already at "Deport Elmo."
February 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Dump Truck, by Mikhail Evdokimovich Tkachev, 1956
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
I have so many questions about this halftime show. Most important: What's the frog/lizard about?
February 9, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Sexiest sugar harvest ever.
February 9, 2026 at 1:20 AM
If you listen closely you can hear the racist at your Superbowl party's butt clenching as the guy from an American territory sings in Spanish.
February 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM