Laurie Johnston
@onelastkick.bsky.social
Canadian, retired teacher, husband, parent, and grandfather. Interests include writing, travelling, and outdoor activities, such as canoeing, biking, cross country skiing, and hiking. I care about social justice and the planet.
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New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
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Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
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This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
canadahealthwatch.ca
December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
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Happy birthday to Larry Walker, born on this day in 1966 in Maple Ridge, BC!
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Happy birthday to Larry Walker, born on this day in 1966 in Maple Ridge, BC!
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
In his Hall of Fame MLB career, he won the National League MVP and three National League batting championships. He was a five-time All-Star and won seven Gold Gloves and three Silver Slugger Awards.
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Gas cars have already peaked. Here’s how EVs are unseating them around the world.
Chart: EVs are ascendant — and gas cars are past their prime
Sales of gas-only vehicles are down by 31% from their peak, while electric vehicle sales are growing rapidly worldwide, largely due to China.
www.canarymedia.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Gas cars have already peaked. Here’s how EVs are unseating them around the world.
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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Buy from your friends and not from your enemies. Trump/ USA is a threat.
"BREAKING: Canada Close to Deal With Sweden to Manufacture GRIPEN Fighter Jets After Signing MASSIVE Trade/Security Pact" open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: Canada Close to Deal With Sweden to Manufacture GRIPEN Fighter Jets After Signing MASSIVE Trade/Security Pact
Thanks to Donald Trump, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney can't be stopped.
open.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Buy from your friends and not from your enemies. Trump/ USA is a threat.
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I've made a plan to sign this petition & IMO you should too
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
Alberta Funds Public Schools
A Citizen Initiative petitioning the Government of Alberta to improve its Public Education funding model.
abfundspublicschools.ca
November 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I've made a plan to sign this petition & IMO you should too
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
“Should the government of Alberta end its current practice of allocating public funds to accredited independent (private) schools?”
We can't leave this to the teachers
They need our support
#ableg
abfundspublicschools.ca/cgi-bin/publ...
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Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
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Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sir Frederick Banting wasn't just the co-discover of insulin.
He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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He was the youngest recipient of the Nobel prize in Physiology or Medicine, an accomplished artist, and a decorated war hero.
This is the story of one of the greatest Canadians.
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Sweden’s 88 Gripen Fighter Offer to Canada Just Shocked the Pentagon
YouTube video by Wings of War
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Canada's 100 Days: A Remembrance Day Reflection
On the 11th hour of the 11th month of the 11th day, everything stops in Canada.
charlieangus.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
My granny never got over the First World War. She lost so many relatives, neighbours, school mates. She shared stories of the trenches to me and my sister.
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
I write about her, Canada's "100 Days" and the staggering price we paid to end the First World War.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/canadas-10...
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
New Friends
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is one of the most coveted backpacking destinations in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This summer was the fourth time I hiked the trail, and once again I cr…
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Never before have I experienced this on a backpacking trip!
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
deansblogthebestisyettobe.com/2025/11/09/n...
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In case you needed even MORE evidence how bad at business and the economy Trump and right-wing ideologues are.
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In case you needed even MORE evidence how bad at business and the economy Trump and right-wing ideologues are.
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THIS IS SO GOOD.
🇨🇦 Canada Eh 🇨🇦
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When the ICE agent is Canadian… | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
YouTube video by 22 Minutes
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
THIS IS SO GOOD.
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🗣 #Budget2025, Building Canada🇨🇦 Strong
👉Canada🇨🇦 now leads the #G7 as the most tax-competitive nation. All while protecting important Canadian🇨🇦 programs:
👶Canada Child Benefit –6M
👵Old Age Security –7.5M
🦷Dental Care Plan –5M
👩🌾🇨🇦 Workers Benefit –3M
🏫National School 🍲 Program –400K
#cndpoli #cdnpoli
👉Canada🇨🇦 now leads the #G7 as the most tax-competitive nation. All while protecting important Canadian🇨🇦 programs:
👶Canada Child Benefit –6M
👵Old Age Security –7.5M
🦷Dental Care Plan –5M
👩🌾🇨🇦 Workers Benefit –3M
🏫National School 🍲 Program –400K
#cndpoli #cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🗣 #Budget2025, Building Canada🇨🇦 Strong
👉Canada🇨🇦 now leads the #G7 as the most tax-competitive nation. All while protecting important Canadian🇨🇦 programs:
👶Canada Child Benefit –6M
👵Old Age Security –7.5M
🦷Dental Care Plan –5M
👩🌾🇨🇦 Workers Benefit –3M
🏫National School 🍲 Program –400K
#cndpoli #cdnpoli
👉Canada🇨🇦 now leads the #G7 as the most tax-competitive nation. All while protecting important Canadian🇨🇦 programs:
👶Canada Child Benefit –6M
👵Old Age Security –7.5M
🦷Dental Care Plan –5M
👩🌾🇨🇦 Workers Benefit –3M
🏫National School 🍲 Program –400K
#cndpoli #cdnpoli
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On Nov. 4, 1979, as people stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, Iran, dozens of diplomats and their spouses were captured and held hostage.
But seven escaped and were sheltered by Canadians for the next two months.
This is the story of The Canadian Caper.
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But seven escaped and were sheltered by Canadians for the next two months.
This is the story of The Canadian Caper.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On Nov. 4, 1979, as people stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, Iran, dozens of diplomats and their spouses were captured and held hostage.
But seven escaped and were sheltered by Canadians for the next two months.
This is the story of The Canadian Caper.
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But seven escaped and were sheltered by Canadians for the next two months.
This is the story of The Canadian Caper.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Toronto: not an igloo in sight
Population (GTA): 6.4M, 4th largest city in N.A.
Ranked one of the safest cities in N.A. even though it is considered the most multi-cultural city in the world where 160 different languages are spoken.
Tolerance is our superpower.
Let’s Go #BlueJays
#Canada
Population (GTA): 6.4M, 4th largest city in N.A.
Ranked one of the safest cities in N.A. even though it is considered the most multi-cultural city in the world where 160 different languages are spoken.
Tolerance is our superpower.
Let’s Go #BlueJays
#Canada
October 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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October 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Doug Ford on 10/14/25: Let's take Ronald Reagan's words and let's blast it to the American people. And our first launch is going to be on every major network...we're going to launch a $75 million ad, and we're going to repeat that message to every Republican district right across the entire country.
October 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Doug Ford on 10/14/25: Let's take Ronald Reagan's words and let's blast it to the American people. And our first launch is going to be on every major network...we're going to launch a $75 million ad, and we're going to repeat that message to every Republican district right across the entire country.