Canuck Traveler🇨🇦
@nancyeaton.bsky.social
🍁 Proud Canadian
Travel, photography & politics are my passions
#CanadaStrong
#TeamCanada
#BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSGoodsServicesandTravel
Travel, photography & politics are my passions
#CanadaStrong
#TeamCanada
#BuyCanadian
#BoycottUSGoodsServicesandTravel
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Outgoing Dutch Defence Secretary Tuinman says if the US blocks F‑35 software updates, the Netherlands will crack the code and develop its own updates to make the jets fully European. He added he is not allowed to provide further details. #cdnpoli
February 16, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Outgoing Dutch Defence Secretary Tuinman says if the US blocks F‑35 software updates, the Netherlands will crack the code and develop its own updates to make the jets fully European. He added he is not allowed to provide further details. #cdnpoli
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After Marco Rubio said countries shouldn’t rely on the US Ottawa said: don’t worry we won’t.
Leaked Defence Industrial Strategy:
• 5% of GDP on defence
• 70% built at home
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• Billions staying north of the border
#Elbowsup
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Leaked Defence Industrial Strategy:
• 5% of GDP on defence
• 70% built at home
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• Billions staying north of the border
#Elbowsup
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: Canada Just Dropped the Blueprint to Break Free from the U.S. Military Industrial Complex
125,000 jobs. 5% of GDP. 70% domestic procurement. And a deliberate pivot away from American arms manufacturers. This isn’t procurement reform — it’s geopolitical emancipation.
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM
After Marco Rubio said countries shouldn’t rely on the US Ottawa said: don’t worry we won’t.
Leaked Defence Industrial Strategy:
• 5% of GDP on defence
• 70% built at home
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• Billions staying north of the border
#Elbowsup
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
Leaked Defence Industrial Strategy:
• 5% of GDP on defence
• 70% built at home
• 125,000 Canadian jobs
• Billions staying north of the border
#Elbowsup
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
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Swarms of AI bots are threatening democracy
The level of coordination among inauthentic online agents is unprecedented
www.salon.com/2026/02/15/s...
The level of coordination among inauthentic online agents is unprecedented
www.salon.com/2026/02/15/s...
Swarms of AI bots are threatening democracy
The level of coordination among inauthentic online agents is unprecedented.
www.salon.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Swarms of AI bots are threatening democracy
The level of coordination among inauthentic online agents is unprecedented
www.salon.com/2026/02/15/s...
The level of coordination among inauthentic online agents is unprecedented
www.salon.com/2026/02/15/s...
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Hungary holds elections in 2 months. And the US Secretary of State is in Hungary campaigning for Viktor Orban. And as you can see, Russian state media loves it.
February 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Hungary holds elections in 2 months. And the US Secretary of State is in Hungary campaigning for Viktor Orban. And as you can see, Russian state media loves it.
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Americans, not other countries, paid Trump's tariffs in 2025 finance.yahoo.com/news/america...
Americans, not other countries, paid Trump's tariffs in 2025
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said foreigners would pay for his import tariffs. A new report says Americans picked up most of the tab.
finance.yahoo.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Americans, not other countries, paid Trump's tariffs in 2025 finance.yahoo.com/news/america...
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Trump’s new defense plan quietly creates a National Guard “response force” for crowd control and civil unrest — deployable nationwide by April 2026.
All 50 states. #cdnpoli
All 50 states. #cdnpoli
February 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Trump’s new defense plan quietly creates a National Guard “response force” for crowd control and civil unrest — deployable nationwide by April 2026.
All 50 states. #cdnpoli
All 50 states. #cdnpoli
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Broadly speaking: reality tv is bad for democracy, influencers are bad for democracy, streamers are bad for democracy, YouTubers are bad for democracy.
Exceptions to all categories exist, but it’s astonishing how absolutely clogged our political and media ecosystems are with low-info narcissists
Exceptions to all categories exist, but it’s astonishing how absolutely clogged our political and media ecosystems are with low-info narcissists
February 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Broadly speaking: reality tv is bad for democracy, influencers are bad for democracy, streamers are bad for democracy, YouTubers are bad for democracy.
Exceptions to all categories exist, but it’s astonishing how absolutely clogged our political and media ecosystems are with low-info narcissists
Exceptions to all categories exist, but it’s astonishing how absolutely clogged our political and media ecosystems are with low-info narcissists
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Well said. The problem is that the leaders of the US government and the people around them are more interested in their ability to profit from the resources of Ukraine and business deals in Russia than a lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
February 16, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Well said. The problem is that the leaders of the US government and the people around them are more interested in their ability to profit from the resources of Ukraine and business deals in Russia than a lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
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Excellent summary of how terrible Tesla's sales are in Europe over the last few years.
It warms the heart to read how Tesla is Toast in Europe.
#TeslaTakedown
cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/t...
It warms the heart to read how Tesla is Toast in Europe.
#TeslaTakedown
cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/t...
Tesla Sales Down 55% in UK, 58% in Spain, 59% in Germany, 81% in Netherlands, 93% in Norway vs. 2024 - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! I recently looked into Tesla’s January sales in 12 European markets, and the results wer...
cleantechnica.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Excellent summary of how terrible Tesla's sales are in Europe over the last few years.
It warms the heart to read how Tesla is Toast in Europe.
#TeslaTakedown
cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/t...
It warms the heart to read how Tesla is Toast in Europe.
#TeslaTakedown
cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/t...
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Glad to see this in today’s @nytimes.com.
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February 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Glad to see this in today’s @nytimes.com.
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During the Prime Minister’s visit earlier this year, China committed to visa-free entry for Canadians. This will take effect on February 17, making travel easier, supporting business exchanges, and strengthening people-to-people ties between our countries.
China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals
Relaxed visa rules for British and Canadian passport holders will come into force on 17 February.
www.bbc.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:45 PM
During the Prime Minister’s visit earlier this year, China committed to visa-free entry for Canadians. This will take effect on February 17, making travel easier, supporting business exchanges, and strengthening people-to-people ties between our countries.
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This time, CNN actually gets it right. No matter what happens in the mid-terms or in 2028, the era that saw the United States as the leader of the free world has ended. We have gone from beacon of hope to pariah, from advocate for democracy to fellow traveler with despots.
This is Trump's America.
This is Trump's America.
Analysis: Trump’s damage is done. Democrats – and Europe – are struggling to define what’s next | CNN Politics
Democratic presidential hopefuls descended on the Munich Security Conference over the weekend as they might normally flood Des Moines, Iowa, or Manchester, New Hampshire. They found a Europe that’s al...
www.cnn.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:11 AM
This time, CNN actually gets it right. No matter what happens in the mid-terms or in 2028, the era that saw the United States as the leader of the free world has ended. We have gone from beacon of hope to pariah, from advocate for democracy to fellow traveler with despots.
This is Trump's America.
This is Trump's America.
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It's always about grifting. There's money to be made spooning pablum at the really dumb MAGA constituency.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Right about everything’: Liz Truss tweets photo of meeting with Trump
Unclear how encounter between Britain’s shortest-serving PM and US president was initiated and how long it lasted
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 4:15 AM
It's always about grifting. There's money to be made spooning pablum at the really dumb MAGA constituency.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This is my Mum's story from 2013.
Please support palliative care.
Beauty at the end of life | The Kingston Whig-Standard
www.thewhig.com/2014/02/28/b...
Please support palliative care.
Beauty at the end of life | The Kingston Whig-Standard
www.thewhig.com/2014/02/28/b...
Beauty at the end of life
As a columnist, I tend to write in the third person about international relations, human rights and political economy.
www.thewhig.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:20 AM
This is my Mum's story from 2013.
Please support palliative care.
Beauty at the end of life | The Kingston Whig-Standard
www.thewhig.com/2014/02/28/b...
Please support palliative care.
Beauty at the end of life | The Kingston Whig-Standard
www.thewhig.com/2014/02/28/b...
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The EU and U.K. forcefully react to Trump’s threats and grifting with , GAZA , Ukraine, trade and more.🥵
www.facebook.com/share/r/18Mq...
www.facebook.com/share/r/18Mq...
February 15, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The EU and U.K. forcefully react to Trump’s threats and grifting with , GAZA , Ukraine, trade and more.🥵
www.facebook.com/share/r/18Mq...
www.facebook.com/share/r/18Mq...
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On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
February 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM
On this National Flag Day, the Maple Leaf flies at half-mast.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
Today our flag carries a message for the community of Tumbler Ridge: Canada is with you.
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The Canadian navy has test-fired a new lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, achieving what the Department of National Defence calls a major milestone in the modernization of its warships. #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Canadian navy test fires new anti-submarine torpedo
The Canadian navy has test-fired a new lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, achieving what the Department of National Defence calls a major milestone in the modernization of its warships.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 12:44 AM
The Canadian navy has test-fired a new lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, achieving what the Department of National Defence calls a major milestone in the modernization of its warships. #Canada
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud will be in the final flight of the pairs free skate Monday night.
They post the third-best short program of the evening.
A huge moment in their career.
They post the third-best short program of the evening.
A huge moment in their career.
February 15, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud will be in the final flight of the pairs free skate Monday night.
They post the third-best short program of the evening.
A huge moment in their career.
They post the third-best short program of the evening.
A huge moment in their career.
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Canada’s mainstream media has been a cheering section for fascism for far too long.
They continue to push false narratives for cheap clicks and engagement.
They’ve proven time and time again that they can’t be trusted to fact-check and report on important issues honestly and effectively.
They continue to push false narratives for cheap clicks and engagement.
They’ve proven time and time again that they can’t be trusted to fact-check and report on important issues honestly and effectively.
Canada’s mainstream media has a Conservative bias
Canada’s mainstream media has a Conservative bias.
cultmtl.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Canada’s mainstream media has been a cheering section for fascism for far too long.
They continue to push false narratives for cheap clicks and engagement.
They’ve proven time and time again that they can’t be trusted to fact-check and report on important issues honestly and effectively.
They continue to push false narratives for cheap clicks and engagement.
They’ve proven time and time again that they can’t be trusted to fact-check and report on important issues honestly and effectively.
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#cdnpoli Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes as Canada looks to transition away from overreliance on the United States for military gear. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/car...
Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is making sweeping changes to the way it approaches supporting the domestic defence industry, as Canada looks to transition away from overreliance on the United
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 12:37 AM
#cdnpoli Carney strategy for defence industry pledges 125,000 jobs, sweeping policy changes as Canada looks to transition away from overreliance on the United States for military gear. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/car...
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Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/cana...
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together
OTTAWA - Canada and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent to work together on growing the field of artificial intelligence.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Canada and Germany sign declaration of intent to grow AI field together. The signing also coincides with the launch of a Sovereign Technology Alliance between the two countries. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/science/cana...
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Sadly, this still very much applies.
When will the CBC and Canada’s mainstream media start fact-checking Pierre Poilievre and the Disinformation Party of Canada?
When will the CBC and Canada’s mainstream media start fact-checking Pierre Poilievre and the Disinformation Party of Canada?
“Why has Canada’s mainstream media — including the CBC, which Pierre Poilievre has vowed to destroy — been so soft in fact-checking his rhetoric? Poilievre has benefitted immensely from establishment media’s inability to challenge conservative bullies.”
Observations from Montreal
An ever-changing collection of commentary and observations by Montrealers or about Montreal politics and culture.
cultmtl.com
February 16, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Sadly, this still very much applies.
When will the CBC and Canada’s mainstream media start fact-checking Pierre Poilievre and the Disinformation Party of Canada?
When will the CBC and Canada’s mainstream media start fact-checking Pierre Poilievre and the Disinformation Party of Canada?
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Been really, really missing my pal Colleen Jones this last few days
A legendary curler and broadcaster, who truly understood the game, she would have provided the perfect amount of compassion, clarity and tone to all of this
Thinking about you, Coll. And wish you were here
A legendary curler and broadcaster, who truly understood the game, she would have provided the perfect amount of compassion, clarity and tone to all of this
Thinking about you, Coll. And wish you were here
February 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Been really, really missing my pal Colleen Jones this last few days
A legendary curler and broadcaster, who truly understood the game, she would have provided the perfect amount of compassion, clarity and tone to all of this
Thinking about you, Coll. And wish you were here
A legendary curler and broadcaster, who truly understood the game, she would have provided the perfect amount of compassion, clarity and tone to all of this
Thinking about you, Coll. And wish you were here
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For the #BirdOfTheDay theme, here is a Canada Goose #BirdButts photo I snapped in Seattle. 🦢📸
#Birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #birdwatchers #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Canon #R5 #USA #Seattle
#Birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #birdwatchers #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Canon #R5 #USA #Seattle
February 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme, here is a Canada Goose #BirdButts photo I snapped in Seattle. 🦢📸
#Birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #birdwatchers #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Canon #R5 #USA #Seattle
#Birds #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #birdwatchers #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #Canon #R5 #USA #Seattle