Some of the tactics used against her still are being used today to spread disinformation online.

You can find the article over at Substack. The book is available now in bookstores — sure hope she comes to Halifax on her book tour!
open.substack.com/pub/thewalru...

Because it didn’t have good uptake, the per-client cost skyrocketed.

in their homes.)
They might like or need the extra income or companionship… but the idea of renting to a stranger is intimidating.)
And I can’t help but think that proper marketing — perhaps testimonials from people who actually used Happipad’s services — could have increased its reach. (more)

Ken was quiet and thoughtful — a gentle giant , the author of multiple books, including the iconic The Game. He was a terrific interview.

My condolences go out to Ken’s wife Lynda, his family, and all who loved him. ♥️

Ken was, as PM Carney says, Big Canada. 🇨🇦

I can tell you the folks at The Chickenburger, where we were mainstreeting, were way more interested in his hockey career than politics that day.

(It was at the advent of social media, and I have no idea where the photos are from that day, unfortunately.)
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(Unfortunately, the minority government fell that year and the next government did not implement the plan.)

I so appreciated Ken coming to campaign with me in my first election back in 2009.

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He was true to his family’s compassionate roots. His parents, Murray and Margaret, started and ran Sleeping Children Around the World, a charity that provided bed rolls for needy children. As Social Development Minister, Ken negotiated child care agreements with every province in 2005.
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There’s room to sit down and enjoy a café au lait with friends — there’s a lovely atmosphere in the shop.
You can find Le Marché Parisien on Nine Mile Drive at Larry Uteck, right near Morris East Pizza.

I can confirm the tarte was as good as it looks — raspberry is my favourite— and I have no doubt the other treats will be too!
They also sell beautiful locally baked French-style breads, as well as French cheeses and many other products from France.
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Also, I dont hold with calling it catsup, but that’s another post for another day.

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming…

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You can find the story over at C B C, plus more on Mount St. Helens eruption at: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980_er...

#Sorry?
#SoWeird

Honestly, if a Canadian politician had sent a letter like this to the US after Mount St. Helens erupted, they’d have been laughed out of our country. That six American politicians thought it was a good idea is beyond belief.
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I have to ask: What was the process here? What does success look like after we receive the letter? What do they want us to do?

Blow?

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