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Mom. Grandmother. From the Monteregie Region of Quebec. Living in Eastern Ontario. Retired. Politically left. Knitter. Occasional sewist. Lifelong learner. Lover of live theatre.
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Rob Reiner 1947-2025 RIP
December 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Rob Reiner 1947-2025 RIP
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Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
December 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Jen and I are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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On this day in 1869, Timothy Eaton founded T. Eaton Company Limited (Eaton's). It grew to become the largest department store chain in Canada.
The company went bankrupt in 1999.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
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The company went bankrupt in 1999.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/EJp1gyN
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On this day in 1869, Timothy Eaton founded T. Eaton Company Limited (Eaton's). It grew to become the largest department store chain in Canada.
The company went bankrupt in 1999.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/EJp1gyN
The company went bankrupt in 1999.
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
buff.ly/EJp1gyN
On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the ones that have been taken and those left behind who bear the scars that can’t be erased.
December 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the ones that have been taken and those left behind who bear the scars that can’t be erased.
My child’s listening age on Spotify is 71. My job is done.
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My child’s listening age on Spotify is 71. My job is done.
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Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is the feast day of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and for years, French-Canadians have celebrated the day by making St. Catherine's Taffy.
While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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While it is not as common as a treat today, it is still something enjoyed by many during the holiday season.
This is the story.
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Sending love to everyone who has lost someone to suicide. There is no wrong or right way to grieve. However lonely it feels please know you are not alone.
#InternationalSurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay
#InternationalSurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Sending love to everyone who has lost someone to suicide. There is no wrong or right way to grieve. However lonely it feels please know you are not alone.
#InternationalSurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay
#InternationalSurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay
Today is World Diabetes Day on the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the leader of a team of scientists who developed insulin. I would argue this is the most significant medical discovery ever. Insulin isn’t a cure, but it can manage a condition that only ended in death.
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Today is World Diabetes Day on the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the leader of a team of scientists who developed insulin. I would argue this is the most significant medical discovery ever. Insulin isn’t a cure, but it can manage a condition that only ended in death.
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#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
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My cartoon in today's Toronto Star
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
My cartoon in today's Toronto Star
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Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day.
This day honours the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
They fought for Canada despite being denied rights by the country.
This is the story of some of those veterans.
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This day honours the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
They fought for Canada despite being denied rights by the country.
This is the story of some of those veterans.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is National Indigenous Veterans Day.
This day honours the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
They fought for Canada despite being denied rights by the country.
This is the story of some of those veterans.
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This day honours the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis who served in the Canadian Armed Forces.
They fought for Canada despite being denied rights by the country.
This is the story of some of those veterans.
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Can everyone who has an oak or maple tree please report to my front lawn to pick up your leaves? Thank you for your attention to this matter.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Can everyone who has an oak or maple tree please report to my front lawn to pick up your leaves? Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Thank you, Toronto Blue Jays, for uniting & lifting the spirits of Canadians in these difficult times. You made us proud to be Canadian.
a logo for the toronto blue jays with a bird and a maple leaf
Alt: a logo for the toronto blue jays with a bird and a maple leaf
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November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Thank you, Toronto Blue Jays, for uniting & lifting the spirits of Canadians in these difficult times. You made us proud to be Canadian.
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It’s still a beautiful game, still a beautiful team.
Filled with players, coaches, staff who aren’t just great at the sport, but great at life.
And maybe the ending wasn’t what the country had hoped for, but the journey was magical all the same.
Canada is grateful.
#toronto #bluejays #canada
Filled with players, coaches, staff who aren’t just great at the sport, but great at life.
And maybe the ending wasn’t what the country had hoped for, but the journey was magical all the same.
Canada is grateful.
#toronto #bluejays #canada
November 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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On Oct. 5, 1970, the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped British trade commissioner James Cross in Montreal. This began the October Crisis and led to the only peacetime use of the War Measures Act.
This is the story of the October Crisis.
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This is the story of the October Crisis.
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October 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On Oct. 5, 1970, the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped British trade commissioner James Cross in Montreal. This began the October Crisis and led to the only peacetime use of the War Measures Act.
This is the story of the October Crisis.
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This is the story of the October Crisis.
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The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
October 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.
From the traditional lands of the Anishnabee and Haudenshonee people.
September 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From the traditional lands of the Anishnabee and Haudenshonee people.
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He was a great actor and so much more.
So sad to lose a tireless champion for the environment.
R.I.P. Robert Redford.
So sad to lose a tireless champion for the environment.
R.I.P. Robert Redford.
September 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
He was a great actor and so much more.
So sad to lose a tireless champion for the environment.
R.I.P. Robert Redford.
So sad to lose a tireless champion for the environment.
R.I.P. Robert Redford.
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“Canadians forget about Treaties 1 through 11, signed by First Nations and the Crown, based on King George III’s Proclamation of 1763. It stipulates that only the British Crown—not colonial or local governments—has the right to negotiate with Indigenous nations on land and governance matters.”
"As far as Alberta is concerned, it is all First Nations land. We won’t sit back and watch it go." https://macleans.ca/politics/a-sovereign-alberta-is-a-treaty-violation/
A Sovereign Alberta Is a Treaty Violation - Macleans.ca
Alberta won’t be able to leave Canada if First Nations have anything to say about it
macleans.ca
September 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“Canadians forget about Treaties 1 through 11, signed by First Nations and the Crown, based on King George III’s Proclamation of 1763. It stipulates that only the British Crown—not colonial or local governments—has the right to negotiate with Indigenous nations on land and governance matters.”
Ken Dryden was/is a Canadian/Canadien icon. May this gentleman giant rest in peace and may his family find solace in their memories. 🇨🇦 💔
September 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Ken Dryden was/is a Canadian/Canadien icon. May this gentleman giant rest in peace and may his family find solace in their memories. 🇨🇦 💔
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Graham Greene has died.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
September 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Graham Greene has died.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
A Canadian acting icon, he earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Kicking Bird in Dances With Wolves. He also won a Grammy, Gemini and Canadian Screen Award, along with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. He also earned a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.
We are stronger together. Happy Labour Day, Canada! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
September 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We are stronger together. Happy Labour Day, Canada! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
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45 years ago today Terry Fox was forced to call off the Marathon of Hope at Thunder Bay. He showed a nation what determination and leadership meant. Terry has stayed in our hearts ever since.
We carry his spirit in these troubled times.
We carry his spirit in these troubled times.
September 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
45 years ago today Terry Fox was forced to call off the Marathon of Hope at Thunder Bay. He showed a nation what determination and leadership meant. Terry has stayed in our hearts ever since.
We carry his spirit in these troubled times.
We carry his spirit in these troubled times.
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Via Kingston Police:
“Queen's University move-in day is here! Please be patient as the University District will be very congested. Follow the directions of Kingston Police officers assisting kingston intersections and avoid the area if you're not participating. Stay safe!”
“Queen's University move-in day is here! Please be patient as the University District will be very congested. Follow the directions of Kingston Police officers assisting kingston intersections and avoid the area if you're not participating. Stay safe!”
August 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Via Kingston Police:
“Queen's University move-in day is here! Please be patient as the University District will be very congested. Follow the directions of Kingston Police officers assisting kingston intersections and avoid the area if you're not participating. Stay safe!”
“Queen's University move-in day is here! Please be patient as the University District will be very congested. Follow the directions of Kingston Police officers assisting kingston intersections and avoid the area if you're not participating. Stay safe!”