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Louis Shalako
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Louis Shalako, founder of Long Cool One Books, is the author of twenty-five books, available from major online retailers. Louis studied Radio, TV and Journalism at Lambton College, later studying fine art.
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Louis Shalako @louisshalako.bsky.social · Jun 29
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# 99 Easy Street
# 99 Easy Street: Shalako, Louis: 9781533262509: Books - Amazon.ca
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Presence.
by Louis Shalako I was about twelve years old, the first time I ever felt the presence. My friend Billy Jones and I had ...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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'It's like on Amazon': Illegal drugs advertised online, delivered by Canada Post | CBC News
Cocaine, heroin and ecstasy, paid for with credit cards and e-transfers, delivered by Canada Post: For weeks, CBC Ottawa and Radio-Canada exchanged messages with people who have been buying these ille...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Hands off! An on-the-road demo of Mercedes’ advanced new driver assist
It's like Tesla Autopilot, but made by a company with a culture of safety.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Youngsters shake off the cold at annual Sarnia bird count
Nearly 30 youngsters braved cold temperatures Saturday morning to take part in Sarnia’s Children’s Christmas Bird Count in Canatara Park.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Colombia’s Petro says he is prepared to ‘take up arms’ amid US threats
Petro criticizes Trump, calling US threats an undue interference in Colombian internal matters under international law.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Tactics of Delay, Pt. 12. Online Serial, by Louis Shalako.
Louis Shalako Having lost the enemy machine, camouflaged and flying low over the terrain, Trooper Noya had reacquired it. He h...
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January 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Pentagon moves to punish Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over 'seditious video'
Arizona Senator and former Navy captain Mark Kelly had urged service members to refuse unlawful orders following US strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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Seasonal affective disorder: How the dark days of January shape your mood, intelligence and sex drive
Our behaviour and decisions can vary with the changing of the seasons. The trick is to learn to make the most of this natural variation.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Is an apple a day really good for your health?
We're told an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but does this humble fruit really have an outsized positive effect on our health?
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January 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as part of physical AI push
The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Shine On Me: Netflix pulls Chinese drama Shine on Me after Vietnam's outcry over disputed map
An episode in the drama Shine on Me features a map depicting contested claims in the South China Sea.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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'Embrace the imperfection': Eight quick fixes to revitalise your home
How to transform your living space for the new year – and create a unique, artisan-style look, without spending on "fast furniture".
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January 6, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year's eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Indie sleaze: A part of our heritage | CBC Arts
Back in the 2000s, Canadians got the party started. 20 years later, we have a word for this era of music and cheap thrills, and it’s thanks to a woman from Toronto. On Instagram, @IndieSleaze is corre...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Freeland to step down in 'coming weeks' after accepting role advising Ukraine's Zelenskyy | CBC News
Longtime Liberal Chrystia Freeland says she'll step down as a member of Parliament in the "coming weeks" after accepting a new role advising Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Tim Walz backtracks, won't run for governor again amid criticism of Minnesota fraud cases | CBC News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term, less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign. Walz was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee during the 2024 election c...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Gatineau police receive 2,437 calls about non-Quebec licence plates in 2025 | CBC News
The City of Gatineau, Que., received more than 2,400 complaints and issued about 100 tickets for out-of-province licence plates last year after asking people to call about residents taking too long to...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Surf's up in Canada … in the winter | CBC Radio
While some may choose to stay indoors during the frigid and snowy Canadian winter, Vesa Luomaranta tries to make the best out of cold weather — but he doesn’t play pond hockey or go for a ski. Luomara...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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A month out, Milano Cortina 2026 is shaping up to be a muted Olympics | CBC Sports
CBC Sports' Chris Jones is in Milan to report on the progress of preparations one month out from the start of the Milano Cortina Olympics.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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www.cbc.ca/news/world/t... @petehoekstra What are doing about pedo-terrorists, Mr. Pedodent.
Key takeaways from Nicolás Maduro's first U.S. court appearance | CBC News
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty on terrorism and drug-trafficking charges during his first appearance in a New York court on Monday. Here are the main takeaways followin...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Pundits giddy at the thought of another pipeline and thirty-five cents a gallon for gas and maybe pickup trucks can get even bigger still.
ANALYSIS | More oil production in Venezuela could hurt Canada's oilpatch | CBC News
A regime change in Venezuela could both help that country regain its former prominence as an oil producer and pose a threat to Canada’s industry, which is producing record amounts of oil and is expect...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... Alberta separatists still foaming at the mouth over building a pipleline. Yet potential investors are curiously #invisible
Canadian energy stocks tumble after U.S. incursion in Venezuela | CBC News
North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Tactics of Delay, Part Eleven. Online Serial. Louis Shalako.
Louis Shalako “Ah, Colonel. We were just wondering.” “I have my com unit, Captain.” “Yeah, well, we would have called in ...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Holey, schmoley, here I am on iTunes.

#Louis

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‎Louis Shalako
‎Preview and download books by Louis Shalako, including Redemption: an Inspector Gilles Maintenon mystery, The Art of Murder and many more.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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www.cbc.ca/news/world/t... How is autocracy socialism? #schizoid
Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Here's why that won't be easy | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid is likely to face many hurdle...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM