GrumpyGramps🇨🇦
@grumpy-gramps.bsky.social
#YVR Husband, father, grandfather. Retired Canadian journalist and public servant. Happy place on Van.Island.
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Fun facts - Pay close attention to the second set of bullet points.
July 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Fun facts - Pay close attention to the second set of bullet points.
Sorry…not sorry
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Ruins American Fascist Summer.
Even our smoke dgaf
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Even our smoke dgaf
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U.S. Congress members urge Canada to deal with wildfire smoke ruining their summer
A lack of forest management and arson control is causing blazes that release hazardous fumes drifting into the Midwest, their letter reads
www.theglobeandmail.com
July 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Sorry…not sorry
June 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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25% tariff on a whiskey drink
37% tariff on a Vodka drink
85% tariff on a Lager drink
110% tariff on a cider drink
132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times
138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times
37% tariff on a Vodka drink
85% tariff on a Lager drink
110% tariff on a cider drink
132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times
138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times
May 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
25% tariff on a whiskey drink
37% tariff on a Vodka drink
85% tariff on a Lager drink
110% tariff on a cider drink
132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times
138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times
37% tariff on a Vodka drink
85% tariff on a Lager drink
110% tariff on a cider drink
132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times
138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times
The ocean holds many wonders for little fingers.
May 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The ocean holds many wonders for little fingers.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs announced yesterday include levies on a group of volcanic islands near Antarctica inhabited only by penguins
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands near Antarctica
Australian prime minister surprised after remote external territories – including islands home to penguins – targeted by US president
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs announced yesterday include levies on a group of volcanic islands near Antarctica inhabited only by penguins
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
What did you do on your #springbreak? This daycare spent time while waiting for the bus, asking drivers to, “honk that horn”! A good bit of fun! #yvr
March 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
What did you do on your #springbreak? This daycare spent time while waiting for the bus, asking drivers to, “honk that horn”! A good bit of fun! #yvr
How about US guns being smuggled into Canada?
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Supreme Court battle spotlights guns trafficked from US into Mexico — ABC News
Justices are weighing immunity for firearm companies as Mexico sues for damages.
apple.news
March 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
How about US guns being smuggled into Canada?
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One of the few things I agree with Richard Branson on.
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 6:54 PM
One of the few things I agree with Richard Branson on.
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party time!!
March 2, 2025 at 12:40 AM
party time!!
I was reminded today that Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons in 1994 in return for protection by the UK, the US ! and Russia !. Where did the nukes go at the time? To Russia. www.npr.org/2022/02/21/1...
Why Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons — and what that means in an invasion by Russia
Three decades ago, the newly independent country of Ukraine was briefly the third-largest nuclear power in the world. A lot has changed since then.
www.npr.org
March 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I was reminded today that Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons in 1994 in return for protection by the UK, the US ! and Russia !. Where did the nukes go at the time? To Russia. www.npr.org/2022/02/21/1...
After the Taylor Swift visit to #yvr buzz fades, I’m hoping people will spend as much on their #RedCross #UnitedWay and other charities Christmas contributions as they did on their tickets and merch this past weekend! Find a way (without Canada Post) to contribute pls.🎄
December 9, 2024 at 6:13 PM
After the Taylor Swift visit to #yvr buzz fades, I’m hoping people will spend as much on their #RedCross #UnitedWay and other charities Christmas contributions as they did on their tickets and merch this past weekend! Find a way (without Canada Post) to contribute pls.🎄
Seems Shaw/Rogers service is MIA. Webmail seems to be down along with everything else.
November 25, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Seems Shaw/Rogers service is MIA. Webmail seems to be down along with everything else.
BC Emergency Alert System - loud and clear! Grandson managed to sleep through it! 😂
November 20, 2024 at 10:02 PM
BC Emergency Alert System - loud and clear! Grandson managed to sleep through it! 😂
Just rolling down the hill at the park is good for the soul. Follow a new friend!
November 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Just rolling down the hill at the park is good for the soul. Follow a new friend!
Vancouver sunset … as Winnipeg scores a TD
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Vancouver sunset … as Winnipeg scores a TD
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Free speech is a beautiful thing, but when a billionaire thinks his voice is more valuable than yours and steps on your opinion using their vast wealth it creates an inequality that we really need to address.
November 17, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Free speech is a beautiful thing, but when a billionaire thinks his voice is more valuable than yours and steps on your opinion using their vast wealth it creates an inequality that we really need to address.
Reading Conrad Black always raises my hackles so I’ll just leave this here.
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#canadianpoli
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#canadianpoli
Conrad Black: Trump turns the tide — National Post
The earthshaking election in the United States last week signals a general change of course in the West
apple.news
November 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Reading Conrad Black always raises my hackles so I’ll just leave this here.
apple.news/A2ZQaxUXzQUu...
#canadianpoli
apple.news/A2ZQaxUXzQUu...
#canadianpoli
One of the best things about being here now is not having to scroll past so many posts by the owner of that other place about his new BFF and space stuff.
November 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM
One of the best things about being here now is not having to scroll past so many posts by the owner of that other place about his new BFF and space stuff.
Weaning yourself off X is like trying not to look at an accident as you drive by.
November 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Weaning yourself off X is like trying not to look at an accident as you drive by.