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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
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Together, we can protect what works. Share now to help spread the message: flexible work supports strong public services, delivers results, and respects Ontario’s public service professionals. buff.ly/FIi9sR8
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Together, we can protect what works. Share now to help spread the message: flexible work supports strong public services, delivers results, and respects Ontario’s public service professionals. buff.ly/FIi9sR8
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All three wildland fires in Kawarthas now under control. Almost a week after they started, fires HAL018 in #Hastings County, HAL019 east of #BurntRiver, and OFR001 near #Kirkfield are now all under control. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/14/t...
All three wildland fires in Kawarthas now under control | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. Almost a week after they started, fires HAL018 in Hastings County, HAL019 east of Burnt River, and OFR001 near Kirkfield are now all under control.
kawarthanow.com
August 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
All three wildland fires in Kawarthas now under control. Almost a week after they started, fires HAL018 in #Hastings County, HAL019 east of #BurntRiver, and OFR001 near #Kirkfield are now all under control. kawarthanow.com/2025/08/14/t...
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Farm, Haliburton
Franklin Carmichael
1940
Franklin Carmichael
1940
May 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Farm, Haliburton
Franklin Carmichael
1940
Franklin Carmichael
1940
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Psst… take 12 seconds away from doom scrolling, to take a deep breath and relax with these sweet otters 🦦
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🎥Nature
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🎥Nature
March 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Psst… take 12 seconds away from doom scrolling, to take a deep breath and relax with these sweet otters 🦦
🔊
🎥Nature
🔊
🎥Nature
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NEW VIDEO:
Sovereignty and Sobriety: Finding Hope in Doom
Sovereignty and Sobriety: Finding Hope in Doom
March 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NEW VIDEO:
Sovereignty and Sobriety: Finding Hope in Doom
Sovereignty and Sobriety: Finding Hope in Doom
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Listening to radio ads right now is like "Canadians are strong. Canadians are tough. Canadians never back down. Canadians deserve the best. That's why at Bob's Lube Garage, we know your tire lube should smell like poutine and Lake Erie fish,"
March 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Listening to radio ads right now is like "Canadians are strong. Canadians are tough. Canadians never back down. Canadians deserve the best. That's why at Bob's Lube Garage, we know your tire lube should smell like poutine and Lake Erie fish,"
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Rethinking our shopping habits and supporting Canadian goods has never been more important. The Globe and Mail has created a directory of domestic brands to replace major American imports. Let's support local businesses and keep our economy strong!
Want to know how to buy Canadian? Our updated guide to replacing the biggest American imports with local brands
From food and cookware to beauty products and apparel, The Globe and Mail suggests alternatives for consumers looking to Buy Canadian
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Rethinking our shopping habits and supporting Canadian goods has never been more important. The Globe and Mail has created a directory of domestic brands to replace major American imports. Let's support local businesses and keep our economy strong!
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“In 2024, USCBP seized 21,148 pounds of fentanyl at the southwest border, mostly smuggled from Mexico. In contrast, only 43 pounds were intercepted at the northern border. This means that less than 1% of all fentanyl seizures occurred at the U.S.-Canada border”
www.forbes.com/sites/andyjs...
www.forbes.com/sites/andyjs...
Tariff On Canada Not Justified By U.S. Immigration And Drug Claims
Evidence suggests that the justification for a 25 percent import tariff on Canadian goods and services does not hold up to scrutiny. Here is why.
www.forbes.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“In 2024, USCBP seized 21,148 pounds of fentanyl at the southwest border, mostly smuggled from Mexico. In contrast, only 43 pounds were intercepted at the northern border. This means that less than 1% of all fentanyl seizures occurred at the U.S.-Canada border”
www.forbes.com/sites/andyjs...
www.forbes.com/sites/andyjs...
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Unsurprisingly, Punxsutawney Phil & Wiarton Willie were in disagreement this morning.
February 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Unsurprisingly, Punxsutawney Phil & Wiarton Willie were in disagreement this morning.
Some perspective from Ezra Klein.
Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article)
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Some perspective from Ezra Klein.
I’ve been visiting this area my whole life and had no idea
This week’s #HiddenHistory of #SWOnt: The history of salt mining (& it’s not just about #Goderich!) #onhist #cdnhist -
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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November 26, 2024 at 12:56 PM
I’ve been visiting this area my whole life and had no idea
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Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
November 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and public services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend any money is so important to so many people
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“Go to the library. There’s magic in being surrounded by books.”
— Austin Kleon
— Austin Kleon
November 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
“Go to the library. There’s magic in being surrounded by books.”
— Austin Kleon
— Austin Kleon
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I successfully diluted the percentage of my Bluesky feed that was dedicated to sharing grim news stories of the present by following lots of historians who are dedicated to sharing grim news stories of the past.
November 15, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I successfully diluted the percentage of my Bluesky feed that was dedicated to sharing grim news stories of the present by following lots of historians who are dedicated to sharing grim news stories of the past.
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Before Rosie the Riveter, there was Canada’s ‘Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl’
Starting in 1941, Veronica Foster helped drive a national campaign encouraging women to sign up for industrial war work — by @jbcurio.bsky.social
Starting in 1941, Veronica Foster helped drive a national campaign encouraging women to sign up for industrial war work — by @jbcurio.bsky.social
Before Rosie the Riveter, there was Canada’s ‘Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl’ | TVO Today
Starting in 1941, Veronica Foster helped drive a national campaign encouraging women to sign up for industrial war work.
amp.tvo.org
November 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Before Rosie the Riveter, there was Canada’s ‘Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl’
Starting in 1941, Veronica Foster helped drive a national campaign encouraging women to sign up for industrial war work — by @jbcurio.bsky.social
Starting in 1941, Veronica Foster helped drive a national campaign encouraging women to sign up for industrial war work — by @jbcurio.bsky.social
Excited for the possibilities here. 🦋 The starter packs for Canadian media reminded me of several outlets I hadn’t checked in with for a while. Now seems like the right time to re-engage with local/regional/national media (and subscribe!).
November 11, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Excited for the possibilities here. 🦋 The starter packs for Canadian media reminded me of several outlets I hadn’t checked in with for a while. Now seems like the right time to re-engage with local/regional/national media (and subscribe!).
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One of the first draw-a-scientist studies was done by superstar anthropologist Margaret Mead in the 1950s
www.science.org/content/arti... great that many kids realise that both men and women can be a scientist!
What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever before
Study is based on 20,860 sketches drawn by children over 5 decades
www.science.org
November 10, 2024 at 8:54 AM
One of the first draw-a-scientist studies was done by superstar anthropologist Margaret Mead in the 1950s