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Travis Mealing
@travismealing.bsky.social
Husband to the world’s greatest wife, father of two amazing adult children, professional communicator, lifelong hockey fan, and slo-pitch legend.
I really hope this comes to fruition. This @waub.bsky.social novel is one of my favourites and would translate well to screen. anishinabeknews.ca/2026/01/moon...
Moon of the Crusted Snow destined for the big screen – Anishinabek News
anishinabeknews.ca
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
If you live in Midland, Penetanguishene or the surrounding area, and you know anyone between 12 and 25, you should know about the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub.
Offering a wide range of services for individuals seeking mental health support, it’s a true gem.
www.midlandtoday.ca/success/midl...
Midland wellness hub provides 'one-stop shop' for local youth
'It’s always been about relationship building, creating connections and bridging the gap,' says youth engagement lead Kelly McLaughlin
www.midlandtoday.ca
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Yep. Shout it from the rooftops.
January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Man, this is some dark shit. What does it say about me that it made me laugh?
January 8, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Premier Danielle Smith is a coward, a bully and a hypocrite. Stripping kids of rights and denying them their day in court isn't leadership, it's cowardice.

Sure, she's able to suspend their rights. That doesn't mean she should. My latest 👇🏻👇🏻

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Only cowardly politicians override charter rights before the courts can decide
Invoking the notwithstanding clause before a court can make a ruling is cowardly, politically motivated and a dangerous precedent.
www.thestar.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Butter tarts are a wonderful treat during the Christmas season.
Personally, I think they are the greatest Canadian treat (even with raisins).
These delectable treats have been name dropped in Canadian songs, TV and movies.
But what is their history?
This is the story.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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The narrative that we are being sold that our children's safety is somehow threatened by trans people participating in all aspects of public life as their authentic selves is the exact same bullshit that was peddled about queer folks 30 years ago. It was a lie then and it's a lie now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Majority of Canadians no longer see America as a friend, study finds
Majority of Canadians no longer see America as a friend, study finds
But more than half of Conservative party supporters still think the U.S. is Canada's pal, Environics Institute found.
www.thestar.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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New virtual support group tackles rising stress in Canadians
New virtual support group tackles rising stress in Canadians
Waypoint’s 12-week online program launches Oct. 15 to help adults build coping skills from home
barrie360.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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On Oct. 4, 1957, the Avro Arrow was unveiled with the intention of it being the RCAF's primary interceptor in the 1960s.
Less than two years later, the program was abruptly cancelled and 14,528 Avro employees were put out of work.
This is the story of the Arrow.

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October 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Hey, Donald Trump, here’s a message from the people of Canada: Fuck off and go to hell!
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I’m as stunned as anybody that the #BlueJays are AL East champs. The only armchair expert who saw this coming back in March was @ajmass.bsky.social. What did he see that everyone else missed? www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
2025 MLB predictions: From playoffs and World Series to MVPs and Cy Youngs
Can the Dodgers repeat? Who will win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the 2025 baseball season.
www.espn.com
September 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The least surprising thing I’ve ever read.
After hospitals were acquired by private equity firms, patient death rates in the emergency departments rose by 13% compared with similar hospitals, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Death rates rose in hospital ERs after private equity firms took over, study finds
The increased deaths in emergency departments at private equity-owned hospitals are most likely the result of reduced staffing levels, researchers say.
nbcnews.to
September 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I worked with Del for a summer at Sainte-Marie as a teenager. Sad to hear about his health issues, but greatly impressed by his attitude in dealing with them.
September 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I’m one proud husband. My lovely wife knocked it out of the park on this podcast. You know, it’s kind of cool being married to Canada’s foremost butter tart expert. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Totally worth the three-decade wait! Don’t get me wrong — it’s not going to win any Oscars. But it effectively captures most of what made The Long Walk one of my fave @stephenking.bsky.social stories. The dialogue is outstanding, and the slowly building sense of dread is excruciating. 8/10.
September 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
If you ever have the chance to watch the #RCAF #Snowbirds in person, do it. I almost skipped their performance today in #Midland. Look what I would’ve missed!
September 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The indispensable @picardonhealth.bsky.social hits the bull’s eye with this column. A key point that anti-vaxxers always ignore: “People have obligations to others in a society.” apple.news/Ay_f8L7VwT-K...
Opinion: Ending vaccine mandates is a cynical political play – and it threatens children’s lives — The Globe and Mail
Florida Surgeon-General’s latest decision is yet more proof the so-called ‘health freedom’ movement seems committed to creating unnecessary risk for children
apple.news
September 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
September 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Whale watchers aboard Freeport Whale and Seabird Tours witnessed a rare sight in the Bay of Fundy—a white shark feeding in its natural habitat.

Experts note that sightings of these sharks have been increasing in Atlantic Canadian waters.

Watch more video: www.theweathernetwork.com/en/video
September 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay
Frederick Varley
1921
August 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Look I try to be patient and all that but if you're using an LLM for your creative writing you are poisoning the art you claim to love and the dishonour should haunt you
August 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I’ve had a sinking feeling about this Liberal government for a while now. This column by Luke Savage explains why?
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Mark Carney won on a promise of strong but fair Canada. This is how he is betraying that vision
The Carney government is repeating the mistakes of Paul Martin and Stephen Harper.
www.thestar.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
My local grocery store carries a Canadian brand called Matt & Steve’s. They’re great. I see no reason to ever buy Bick’s again.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sour news for pickle lovers: Bick's pickles no longer stocked at some Canadian retailers | CBC News
Popular pickle brand Bick’s, which is made only for the Canadian market, is no longer on the shelves of some Canadian retailers, a consequence of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United St...
www.cbc.ca
August 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM