G.G. Niemi
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G.G. Niemi
@talefinn.bsky.social
· Jan 24
Let's All Stand - A Song for Canada
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In 1995, Kevin Waara, Ken Moore & I wrote a Canadian Unity tune, "Lets' All Stand "- A Song for #Canada in response to the impending Quebec referendum. This song is now more relevant than ever, In light of trump threatening tariffs & to make Canada the 51st state.
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I propose a new winter Olympic sport. Balcony snow removal. These are photos. of a Canadian team training in Barrie, ON. which has received over 300 cm. of snow since Nov.
February 6, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I propose a new winter Olympic sport. Balcony snow removal. These are photos. of a Canadian team training in Barrie, ON. which has received over 300 cm. of snow since Nov.
Watching the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremonies. Nice to see Olympic champion skier Nancy Greene in the Canadian video before the opening ceremonies began. I had a signed black & white photo. of Nancy Greene, which was given to me when I had my 1st hip operation when I was a kid. It was lost.
February 6, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Watching the Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremonies. Nice to see Olympic champion skier Nancy Greene in the Canadian video before the opening ceremonies began. I had a signed black & white photo. of Nancy Greene, which was given to me when I had my 1st hip operation when I was a kid. It was lost.
Happy Family Literacy Day In Canada!
To commemorate the day, I have written an article which charts some of my family's literary journeys incl. excerpts from a genealogy document from relatives in Finland that dates back to the year 1600. #writing #history
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To commemorate the day, I have written an article which charts some of my family's literary journeys incl. excerpts from a genealogy document from relatives in Finland that dates back to the year 1600. #writing #history
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Hand Me Down Genes
A Finnish Canadian Family Legacy of Literacy
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January 27, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Happy Family Literacy Day In Canada!
To commemorate the day, I have written an article which charts some of my family's literary journeys incl. excerpts from a genealogy document from relatives in Finland that dates back to the year 1600. #writing #history
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To commemorate the day, I have written an article which charts some of my family's literary journeys incl. excerpts from a genealogy document from relatives in Finland that dates back to the year 1600. #writing #history
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Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland.
#cdnpoli
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Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland.
#cdnpoli
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Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland
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January 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Neil Young's gift to Greenland: Free access to his entire music catalog
Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland.
#cdnpoli
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Neil Young is offering free access to his entire music catalog to residents of Greenland.
#cdnpoli
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I believe it was Cathy who interviewed me in Aug. 1997 during an Elvis call-in show. (Evis would have turned 91 yesterday.)
Here is the audio from that show.
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Here is the audio from that show.
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Elvis Calling
Interview about Elvis who is apparently living in Finland
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January 9, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I believe it was Cathy who interviewed me in Aug. 1997 during an Elvis call-in show. (Evis would have turned 91 yesterday.)
Here is the audio from that show.
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Here is the audio from that show.
soundcloud.com/ggn-music/el...
I was shocked & saddened to hear on CBC Thunder Bay radio this morning about the passing of Cathy Alex this past Monday. Cathy was a great CBC editor, producer, reporter and host for over 33 years.
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Retired CBC host Cathy Alex dead at 62, remembered for sense of humour and passion for journalism | CBC News
Former CBC host Cathy Alex, who died this week at 62, is being remembered for her resounding laughter, love of the outdoors and commitment to the communities she served during her 33-year career. Here...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I was shocked & saddened to hear on CBC Thunder Bay radio this morning about the passing of Cathy Alex this past Monday. Cathy was a great CBC editor, producer, reporter and host for over 33 years.
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Here's a nonfiction winter story I wrote, about a weird winter tire swap where more tires were swapped.
#writersky #NonFiction
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#writersky #NonFiction
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A Weird Winter Tire Swap
I lived in Thunder Bay for many decades and never used snow tires there. I now live in the Southern Ontario snow belt, where the plowing of…
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December 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Here's a nonfiction winter story I wrote, about a weird winter tire swap where more tires were swapped.
#writersky #NonFiction
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#writersky #NonFiction
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Today marks 45 years since the former Beatle John Lennon was murdered. Attached is a tribute song to John Lennon, "Almost Touch the Sky," by Canadian crooner Kevin Waara.
#music
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Almost Touch the Sky
A Tribute to former Beatles member, John Lennon.
Vocals by Kevin Waara from CD - teaser tracks volume one
Avail. on itunes http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/teaser-tracks-volume-one/id343847258
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December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Today marks 45 years since the former Beatle John Lennon was murdered. Attached is a tribute song to John Lennon, "Almost Touch the Sky," by Canadian crooner Kevin Waara.
#music
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#music
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Recent sunrise & sunset in our neck of the woods.
December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Recent sunrise & sunset in our neck of the woods.
My father George served as a commando in the Canadian Navy & piloted a landing craft on D-Day/ My father in law Bill, was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here is a story I wrote about them & othe realtives who served in the military.
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A Remembrance Day to Remember
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War2 but commemorations in Canada this year will be limited due to the global pandemic.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My father George served as a commando in the Canadian Navy & piloted a landing craft on D-Day/ My father in law Bill, was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here is a story I wrote about them & othe realtives who served in the military.
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Lest We Forget #RemembranceDay
My father george was Canadian Navy commando in WW2 & piloted a landing craft on D-Day. My father in law Bill was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here's a #story about them & other relatives who served in the military:
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My father george was Canadian Navy commando in WW2 & piloted a landing craft on D-Day. My father in law Bill was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here's a #story about them & other relatives who served in the military:
talefinn.medium.com/a-remembranc...
A Remembrance Day to Remember
2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War2 but commemorations in Canada this year will be limited due to the global pandemic.
talefinn.medium.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Lest We Forget #RemembranceDay
My father george was Canadian Navy commando in WW2 & piloted a landing craft on D-Day. My father in law Bill was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here's a #story about them & other relatives who served in the military:
talefinn.medium.com/a-remembranc...
My father george was Canadian Navy commando in WW2 & piloted a landing craft on D-Day. My father in law Bill was in the famous 617 "Dam Busters" squadron. Here's a #story about them & other relatives who served in the military:
talefinn.medium.com/a-remembranc...
After yesterday's unexpected big dump of snow, I am posting a #Nonfiction story I wrote many Novembers ago called "First Flakes" about a bizarre trip from Thunder Bay to Toronto, which included a weird visit to Jeff Healy's mecca of music.
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#WritingCommunity
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#WritingCommunity
First Flakes
A bizarre November to remember trip to Toronto Ontario Canada with out of sight, off-site insights
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November 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
After yesterday's unexpected big dump of snow, I am posting a #Nonfiction story I wrote many Novembers ago called "First Flakes" about a bizarre trip from Thunder Bay to Toronto, which included a weird visit to Jeff Healy's mecca of music.
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#WritingCommunity
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#WritingCommunity
Here's a #scary story I wrote about the haunted house I grew up in, as well as other #creepy phenomena from Thunder Bay.
"Reflections on Northern Frights" Vampires, Drive-Ins & Demons in my Hometown #Halloween
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"Reflections on Northern Frights" Vampires, Drive-Ins & Demons in my Hometown #Halloween
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Reflections on Northern Frights
Vampires, Drive-Ins & Demons
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October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Here's a #scary story I wrote about the haunted house I grew up in, as well as other #creepy phenomena from Thunder Bay.
"Reflections on Northern Frights" Vampires, Drive-Ins & Demons in my Hometown #Halloween
medium.com/p/787bea233ebb
"Reflections on Northern Frights" Vampires, Drive-Ins & Demons in my Hometown #Halloween
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Happy Halloween from our Hood
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Happy Halloween from our Hood
We enjoyed our cruise of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay aboard the Island Queen on Sept. 29, 2025.
The island Queen sailing out of Parry Sound is Canada's largest cruise ship. The 30,000 islands is the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
The island Queen sailing out of Parry Sound is Canada's largest cruise ship. The 30,000 islands is the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
October 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We enjoyed our cruise of the 30,000 islands in Georgian Bay aboard the Island Queen on Sept. 29, 2025.
The island Queen sailing out of Parry Sound is Canada's largest cruise ship. The 30,000 islands is the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
The island Queen sailing out of Parry Sound is Canada's largest cruise ship. The 30,000 islands is the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
Today, on Canadian Thanksgiving, I am grateful that I was born & raised near Lk. Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, & now live not far from Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world, & 2 hrs from the 30K Islands in Georgian Bay, the largest freshwater archipelago.
October 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Today, on Canadian Thanksgiving, I am grateful that I was born & raised near Lk. Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world, & now live not far from Wasaga Beach, the longest freshwater beach in the world, & 2 hrs from the 30K Islands in Georgian Bay, the largest freshwater archipelago.
Puffin Pics I took in Elliston, Newfoundland, in Aug. 2025.
One of our fellow trekkers over the rocky outcroppings to see the puffins said, "Boy, it's some hot". It was above 30 °C.
#photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography
One of our fellow trekkers over the rocky outcroppings to see the puffins said, "Boy, it's some hot". It was above 30 °C.
#photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography
October 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Puffin Pics I took in Elliston, Newfoundland, in Aug. 2025.
One of our fellow trekkers over the rocky outcroppings to see the puffins said, "Boy, it's some hot". It was above 30 °C.
#photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography
One of our fellow trekkers over the rocky outcroppings to see the puffins said, "Boy, it's some hot". It was above 30 °C.
#photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography
We had a whale of a time whale watching off Twillingate, Newfoundland this past Aug. 1st photo is of a female whale & her male calf. The tour boat captain said she was a 40 foot, 40 ton humpback. She breached 3 times, the 3rd time close to the boat.
October 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We had a whale of a time whale watching off Twillingate, Newfoundland this past Aug. 1st photo is of a female whale & her male calf. The tour boat captain said she was a 40 foot, 40 ton humpback. She breached 3 times, the 3rd time close to the boat.
Alan Doyle has been busy. He is starring in a play he co-wrote called Tell Tale Harbour at the Royal Alex. Theatre in Toronto from Sept. 23-Nov.2, 2025. He is also hosting a book launch for his new book, "The Smiling Land," in Toronto on November 24.
September 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Alan Doyle has been busy. He is starring in a play he co-wrote called Tell Tale Harbour at the Royal Alex. Theatre in Toronto from Sept. 23-Nov.2, 2025. He is also hosting a book launch for his new book, "The Smiling Land," in Toronto on November 24.
Photo. I took of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, on Aug. 16, 2025. Petty Harbour is the home of Alan Doyle, former frontman of the band ."Great Big Sea." On Aug 21, two Bluefin tuna over 600 lbs. each were caught off Petty Harbour.
September 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Photo. I took of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland, on Aug. 16, 2025. Petty Harbour is the home of Alan Doyle, former frontman of the band ."Great Big Sea." On Aug 21, two Bluefin tuna over 600 lbs. each were caught off Petty Harbour.
This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. His run ended east of Thunder Bay
This is a photo. I took a photo of the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout statue east of Thunder Bay in 2006.
This is a photo. I took a photo of the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout statue east of Thunder Bay in 2006.
September 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This weekend marks the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope. His run ended east of Thunder Bay
This is a photo. I took a photo of the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout statue east of Thunder Bay in 2006.
This is a photo. I took a photo of the Terry Fox Scenic Lookout statue east of Thunder Bay in 2006.
Moi in front of the historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse in Newfoundland on Aug. 13, 2025. Getting there is part of the adventure, as some of the curving, hilly roads are not marked & cell phone connectivity is spotty or nonexistent throughout Newfoundland.
September 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Moi in front of the historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse in Newfoundland on Aug. 13, 2025. Getting there is part of the adventure, as some of the curving, hilly roads are not marked & cell phone connectivity is spotty or nonexistent throughout Newfoundland.
A mth. ago, we were cruising on the Western Brook Pond freshwater fjord in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland.
It was awesome to be surrounded by 2,000 ft. cliffs plunging into water 200 to 300 ft. deep.
It was awesome to be surrounded by 2,000 ft. cliffs plunging into water 200 to 300 ft. deep.
September 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A mth. ago, we were cruising on the Western Brook Pond freshwater fjord in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland.
It was awesome to be surrounded by 2,000 ft. cliffs plunging into water 200 to 300 ft. deep.
It was awesome to be surrounded by 2,000 ft. cliffs plunging into water 200 to 300 ft. deep.
This morning, the CBC radio host of "Fresh Air" interviewed one of the producers of Richard Lyons film
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July 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This morning, the CBC radio host of "Fresh Air" interviewed one of the producers of Richard Lyons film
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...