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I registered for today's 5th Annual Jaffe Lectures via livestream @ Western U (London ON) on gender-based violence w/ guest Dr
Cynthia Miller-Idriss. Thought-provoking nudge 4 all of us including media about our blind spots.
Cynthia Miller-Idriss. Thought-provoking nudge 4 all of us including media about our blind spots.
December 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I registered for today's 5th Annual Jaffe Lectures via livestream @ Western U (London ON) on gender-based violence w/ guest Dr
Cynthia Miller-Idriss. Thought-provoking nudge 4 all of us including media about our blind spots.
Cynthia Miller-Idriss. Thought-provoking nudge 4 all of us including media about our blind spots.
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After seeing various coverage of a mocked up Franklin the Turtle, thought it's a good time to pull several of the real ones by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark off my bookshelf to enjoy starting with Franklin's Christmas Gift. Disgusted by the meme, not surprised.
After seeing various coverage of a mocked up Franklin the Turtle, thought it's a good time to pull several of the real ones by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark off my bookshelf to enjoy starting with Franklin's Christmas Gift. Disgusted by the meme, not surprised.
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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After seeing various coverage of a mocked up Franklin the Turtle, thought it's a good time to pull several of the real ones by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark off my bookshelf to enjoy starting with Franklin's Christmas Gift. Disgusted by the meme, not surprised.
After seeing various coverage of a mocked up Franklin the Turtle, thought it's a good time to pull several of the real ones by Canadians Paulette Bourgeois & Brenda Clark off my bookshelf to enjoy starting with Franklin's Christmas Gift. Disgusted by the meme, not surprised.
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It's been some time since I read Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. With our Canadian Thanksgiving approaching on the weekend, it seemed to be a good time to re-visit & think about what's important.
It's been some time since I read Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. With our Canadian Thanksgiving approaching on the weekend, it seemed to be a good time to re-visit & think about what's important.
October 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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It's been some time since I read Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. With our Canadian Thanksgiving approaching on the weekend, it seemed to be a good time to re-visit & think about what's important.
It's been some time since I read Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince. With our Canadian Thanksgiving approaching on the weekend, it seemed to be a good time to re-visit & think about what's important.
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On this Sept
30 in Canada as we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I've been reading Michelle Good's 'Truth Telling: seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada'. A time for learning & listening.
On this Sept
30 in Canada as we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I've been reading Michelle Good's 'Truth Telling: seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada'. A time for learning & listening.
October 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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On this Sept
30 in Canada as we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I've been reading Michelle Good's 'Truth Telling: seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada'. A time for learning & listening.
On this Sept
30 in Canada as we reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I've been reading Michelle Good's 'Truth Telling: seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada'. A time for learning & listening.
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On this late summer warm day on the Canadian prairie, I'm about to dive into British author Ruth Ware's 2016 suspense novel 'The Woman In Cabin 10'.
On this late summer warm day on the Canadian prairie, I'm about to dive into British author Ruth Ware's 2016 suspense novel 'The Woman In Cabin 10'.
September 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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On this late summer warm day on the Canadian prairie, I'm about to dive into British author Ruth Ware's 2016 suspense novel 'The Woman In Cabin 10'.
On this late summer warm day on the Canadian prairie, I'm about to dive into British author Ruth Ware's 2016 suspense novel 'The Woman In Cabin 10'.
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If you have read any of Canadian comedian Rick Mercer's books like the 2023 The Road Years or caught any of his TV shows, we're looking forward to his fall tour Stand-up for Canada kicking off in Saskatoon SK Sept.11.
If you have read any of Canadian comedian Rick Mercer's books like the 2023 The Road Years or caught any of his TV shows, we're looking forward to his fall tour Stand-up for Canada kicking off in Saskatoon SK Sept.11.
August 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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If you have read any of Canadian comedian Rick Mercer's books like the 2023 The Road Years or caught any of his TV shows, we're looking forward to his fall tour Stand-up for Canada kicking off in Saskatoon SK Sept.11.
If you have read any of Canadian comedian Rick Mercer's books like the 2023 The Road Years or caught any of his TV shows, we're looking forward to his fall tour Stand-up for Canada kicking off in Saskatoon SK Sept.11.
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Linwood Barclay's 2024 suspense novel 'I Will Ruin You' is a fast-paced thriller.
Linwood Barclay's 2024 suspense novel 'I Will Ruin You' is a fast-paced thriller.
August 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Linwood Barclay's 2024 suspense novel 'I Will Ruin You' is a fast-paced thriller.
Linwood Barclay's 2024 suspense novel 'I Will Ruin You' is a fast-paced thriller.
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I have had the Bonnie Garmus 2022 Lessons In Chemistry novel on my reading list for awhile. Lots of dry wit. Definitely a career change in the story of Elizabeth Zott.
I have had the Bonnie Garmus 2022 Lessons In Chemistry novel on my reading list for awhile. Lots of dry wit. Definitely a career change in the story of Elizabeth Zott.
July 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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I have had the Bonnie Garmus 2022 Lessons In Chemistry novel on my reading list for awhile. Lots of dry wit. Definitely a career change in the story of Elizabeth Zott.
I have had the Bonnie Garmus 2022 Lessons In Chemistry novel on my reading list for awhile. Lots of dry wit. Definitely a career change in the story of Elizabeth Zott.
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For those of us who are fans of Anne Tyler & enjoy her wit & humour, 'French Braid' is a good read.
For those of us who are fans of Anne Tyler & enjoy her wit & humour, 'French Braid' is a good read.
July 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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For those of us who are fans of Anne Tyler & enjoy her wit & humour, 'French Braid' is a good read.
For those of us who are fans of Anne Tyler & enjoy her wit & humour, 'French Braid' is a good read.
📚💙#booksky
In getting ready to celebrate Canada'S 158th birthday on July 1, I picked up a copy of Margaret Laurence's 'The Fire Dwellers'. By chance came across National Film Board 9 min. 1985 doc Writer In the Nuclear Age-A Conversation (with Laurence). Very timely with all the turmoil.
In getting ready to celebrate Canada'S 158th birthday on July 1, I picked up a copy of Margaret Laurence's 'The Fire Dwellers'. By chance came across National Film Board 9 min. 1985 doc Writer In the Nuclear Age-A Conversation (with Laurence). Very timely with all the turmoil.
June 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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In getting ready to celebrate Canada'S 158th birthday on July 1, I picked up a copy of Margaret Laurence's 'The Fire Dwellers'. By chance came across National Film Board 9 min. 1985 doc Writer In the Nuclear Age-A Conversation (with Laurence). Very timely with all the turmoil.
In getting ready to celebrate Canada'S 158th birthday on July 1, I picked up a copy of Margaret Laurence's 'The Fire Dwellers'. By chance came across National Film Board 9 min. 1985 doc Writer In the Nuclear Age-A Conversation (with Laurence). Very timely with all the turmoil.
📚💙#booksky
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a big shout-out to the many incredible indigenous authors. Way too many to mention by name but one I have particularly appreciated is Richard Wagamese.
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a big shout-out to the many incredible indigenous authors. Way too many to mention by name but one I have particularly appreciated is Richard Wagamese.
June 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a big shout-out to the many incredible indigenous authors. Way too many to mention by name but one I have particularly appreciated is Richard Wagamese.
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a big shout-out to the many incredible indigenous authors. Way too many to mention by name but one I have particularly appreciated is Richard Wagamese.
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In need of a little fun fantasy? One of my favourite authors of books for kids, Robert Munsch, has just turned 80. Have always enjoyed The Paperbag Princess.
In need of a little fun fantasy? One of my favourite authors of books for kids, Robert Munsch, has just turned 80. Have always enjoyed The Paperbag Princess.
June 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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In need of a little fun fantasy? One of my favourite authors of books for kids, Robert Munsch, has just turned 80. Have always enjoyed The Paperbag Princess.
In need of a little fun fantasy? One of my favourite authors of books for kids, Robert Munsch, has just turned 80. Have always enjoyed The Paperbag Princess.
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I have added Scottish author William Boyd's novel Gabriel's Moon to my summer reading stash. It looks like a good espionage caper.
I have added Scottish author William Boyd's novel Gabriel's Moon to my summer reading stash. It looks like a good espionage caper.
June 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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I have added Scottish author William Boyd's novel Gabriel's Moon to my summer reading stash. It looks like a good espionage caper.
I have added Scottish author William Boyd's novel Gabriel's Moon to my summer reading stash. It looks like a good espionage caper.
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With June being the start of Pride Month in Canada, I'm reminded of Robin Stevenson's & Julie Mclaughlin's rhyming alphabet book 'Puppy Pride'.
With June being the start of Pride Month in Canada, I'm reminded of Robin Stevenson's & Julie Mclaughlin's rhyming alphabet book 'Puppy Pride'.
June 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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With June being the start of Pride Month in Canada, I'm reminded of Robin Stevenson's & Julie Mclaughlin's rhyming alphabet book 'Puppy Pride'.
With June being the start of Pride Month in Canada, I'm reminded of Robin Stevenson's & Julie Mclaughlin's rhyming alphabet book 'Puppy Pride'.
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Congratulations to Newfoundland author Michael Crummey for receiving this year's Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'The Adversary'. A tale of sibling rivalry, power, corruption.
Congratulations to Newfoundland author Michael Crummey for receiving this year's Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'The Adversary'. A tale of sibling rivalry, power, corruption.
May 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Congratulations to Newfoundland author Michael Crummey for receiving this year's Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'The Adversary'. A tale of sibling rivalry, power, corruption.
Congratulations to Newfoundland author Michael Crummey for receiving this year's Dublin Literary Award for his novel 'The Adversary'. A tale of sibling rivalry, power, corruption.
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Nothing beats a good detective/mystery book like Peter Robinson's 'Standing In the Shadows' on our Canadian Victoria Day long weekend.
Nothing beats a good detective/mystery book like Peter Robinson's 'Standing In the Shadows' on our Canadian Victoria Day long weekend.
May 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Nothing beats a good detective/mystery book like Peter Robinson's 'Standing In the Shadows' on our Canadian Victoria Day long weekend.
Nothing beats a good detective/mystery book like Peter Robinson's 'Standing In the Shadows' on our Canadian Victoria Day long weekend.
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I was happy to learn this past week the author & illustrator of one of my favourite kids' books 'The Gruffalo' will be having a new book Sept. 2026.
I was happy to learn this past week the author & illustrator of one of my favourite kids' books 'The Gruffalo' will be having a new book Sept. 2026.
May 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I was happy to learn this past week the author & illustrator of one of my favourite kids' books 'The Gruffalo' will be having a new book Sept. 2026.
I was happy to learn this past week the author & illustrator of one of my favourite kids' books 'The Gruffalo' will be having a new book Sept. 2026.
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Nova Scotia author Kate Beaton's nonfiction graphic book/memoir 'Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands' addresses many contemporary issues. Not a kid's comic book!
Nova Scotia author Kate Beaton's nonfiction graphic book/memoir 'Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands' addresses many contemporary issues. Not a kid's comic book!
April 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Nova Scotia author Kate Beaton's nonfiction graphic book/memoir 'Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands' addresses many contemporary issues. Not a kid's comic book!
Nova Scotia author Kate Beaton's nonfiction graphic book/memoir 'Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands' addresses many contemporary issues. Not a kid's comic book!
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CBC Radio listeners will likely be familiar with Stuart McLean's The Vinyl Cafe program. Lots of story-telling over his many years as an author & broadcaster. 'Dave Cooks A Turkey' is a classic.
CBC Radio listeners will likely be familiar with Stuart McLean's The Vinyl Cafe program. Lots of story-telling over his many years as an author & broadcaster. 'Dave Cooks A Turkey' is a classic.
April 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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CBC Radio listeners will likely be familiar with Stuart McLean's The Vinyl Cafe program. Lots of story-telling over his many years as an author & broadcaster. 'Dave Cooks A Turkey' is a classic.
CBC Radio listeners will likely be familiar with Stuart McLean's The Vinyl Cafe program. Lots of story-telling over his many years as an author & broadcaster. 'Dave Cooks A Turkey' is a classic.
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'Harley the Hero' is a 2021 picture book by Canadian author/illustrator Peggy Collins inspired by a real-life service dog & speaks to friendship, neurodivergence, courage.
'Harley the Hero' is a 2021 picture book by Canadian author/illustrator Peggy Collins inspired by a real-life service dog & speaks to friendship, neurodivergence, courage.
March 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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'Harley the Hero' is a 2021 picture book by Canadian author/illustrator Peggy Collins inspired by a real-life service dog & speaks to friendship, neurodivergence, courage.
'Harley the Hero' is a 2021 picture book by Canadian author/illustrator Peggy Collins inspired by a real-life service dog & speaks to friendship, neurodivergence, courage.
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As we're nearing 1st day of spring, I've been reading Saskatchewan-born author Sharon Butala's 'Coyote's Morning Cry - Meditations & Dreams from a Life in Nature'. Just one of her many thought-provoking books.
As we're nearing 1st day of spring, I've been reading Saskatchewan-born author Sharon Butala's 'Coyote's Morning Cry - Meditations & Dreams from a Life in Nature'. Just one of her many thought-provoking books.
March 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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As we're nearing 1st day of spring, I've been reading Saskatchewan-born author Sharon Butala's 'Coyote's Morning Cry - Meditations & Dreams from a Life in Nature'. Just one of her many thought-provoking books.
As we're nearing 1st day of spring, I've been reading Saskatchewan-born author Sharon Butala's 'Coyote's Morning Cry - Meditations & Dreams from a Life in Nature'. Just one of her many thought-provoking books.
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The Golden Mean is the concluding book in the Griffin and Sabine trilogy by artist/illustrator/author Nick Bantock. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3.
The Golden Mean is the concluding book in the Griffin and Sabine trilogy by artist/illustrator/author Nick Bantock. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3.
March 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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The Golden Mean is the concluding book in the Griffin and Sabine trilogy by artist/illustrator/author Nick Bantock. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3.
The Golden Mean is the concluding book in the Griffin and Sabine trilogy by artist/illustrator/author Nick Bantock. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3.