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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Podcast Clip: The Canadian Caper While the film Argo removed the Canadians, the true story of the Canadian Caper involved Ambassador Ken Taylor and his staff hiding Americans for months at great risk. The Canadian government, with assistance from the CIA, got them out. youtube.com/shorts/63Qr5...

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Podcast Clip: Canadian Caper

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 09/10/2026

America has absolutely lost itself. I can’t imagine how many generations it will take for the global community to take it seriously again.

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Yvette d’Entremont @dentremy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Fall forest floor fungi find off the beaten path. 🍂🇨🇦

A pale brownish mushroom cap on a dark brown stem sits on the forest floor surrounded by bright red leaf litter and below brilliant orange tree leaves on low branches. The sky above is blue.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A Bluenoser is the traditional nickname for a person who lives in Nova Scotia. What may have started as an insult, instead became a badge of honour over time. It is a term now known nationwide, but where did it come from? This is the story. 📸 Nova Scotia Facebook Page 🧵 1/6

Four friends wearing blue clown noses and matching tartan scarves smile together as one holds a small Nova Scotia flag inside a cozy stone-walled pub.

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 02/10/2026

TODAY IN CANADA: In 1758, the first meeting of an elected assembly in what is now Canada took place in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 🍁 YOUR SAY: Has Canadian democracy gotten stronger or weaker in the last 20 years?

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 02/10/2026

Canadians build great technology. Some of them are sitting in your app store right now, waiting for a turn. From email to streaming to ride apps, each of these alternatives is Canadian-owned and operated. (A check mark means I use it myself!) ✅ Our full list is at unplug.todmaffin.com #BuyCanadian

A one-page guide titled "Unplug America" recommending Canadian alternatives to U.S. tech services, listing pairs like ChatGPT → Augure/CanadaGPT, Netflix → CBC Gem/APTN+, Uber/Lyft → Poparide/R-Hero.

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Less than 3 weeks until our virtual conference “Flittin’ Day: Forces That Moved Our Scottish Ancestors” on 17 and 18 October. Have you registered? More details: www.bifhsgo.ca/2026-confere... #scottishgenealogy #scottishfamilyhistory #genealogy #familyhistory

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In 1969, a Golden Skillet franchise opened in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. That quickly became the first Mary Brown's, a restaurant that has spread across Canada and remains 100% Canadian-owned to this day. This is the history of Mary Brown's (with a cameo from Berton) youtu.be/OCxpiugwlss

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The History of Mary Brown's

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 29/09/2026

What would you tell Canada, if you could write to the whole country? Write it down. Mail it. Then tag a friend who needs to do the same. Get the mailing address at postcard.todmaffin.com

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 26/09/2026

Hey #Montreal! Jocelyn and I will be close to your neighbourhood next month, and we'd love to meet you. Join us in Hudson October 9th. No agenda or presentation. Just food, drink, and mingling. 🎟️ DETAILS AND RSVP: meetup.todmaffin.com

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Welcome to Raven, the latest patron of Canadian History Ehx! Patrons receive all my podcast episodes and videos early and completely ad-free. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/canadaehx

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It is being reported that Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to St. Pierre-et-Miquelon is a first for a Canadian prime minister. While his visit is historic, it wasn't the first. Pierre Trudeau visited there on Aug. 4, 1971.

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 19/09/2026

We researched and added six more services to the Unplug America directory this week. Replace your US tech with Canadian alternatives now at unplug.todmaffin.com

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Myra🇨🇦 @timeforchange.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Canadians strongly believe they have more in common with European nations than with America

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Houston government is hosted in-person and virtual sessions where the public can offer input on the next provincial budget. The dates are listed in this press release. I hope to attend at least one session to hear what Nova Scotians have to say. news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/09/1...

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Nova Scotians Invited to Help Build Next Provincial Budget

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Margaret Dougherty 🇨🇦 @emdeeinto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This is classic former 🇨🇦 PM Jean Chrétien at today’s 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration in Gander NL. Watch for Pete Hoekstra (‼️) embracing him in a bear hug at the end. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Jean Chrétien says ‘we bow to no one’ in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L. | CBC News

Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien drew thunderous applause on Friday during a fiery and patriotic speech in Gander, N.L, where many had gathered at a sports arena to commemorate the 25th an...

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 08/09/2026

It's Try-It Tuesday! 🇨🇦 If you're out shopping today, buy a Canadian-made product that 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 and tell us about it in the comments here ⬇️ #BuyCanadian

A-frame sandwich board sign inside a grocery store, reading "Try It Tuesday!" in green and blue text with a maple leaf shopping bag icon and illustrations of bread, an apple, milk, jam, and a basket of produce. The sign stands in the store's entrance area near the produce section, with shoppers and carts visible in the background.

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From the “why even try?“ school of thought. They keep talking about this like going back to the old status quo with America is an option. Since it isn’t, it means they really want Canada to surrender.

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mweinstock.bsky.social @mweinstock.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Jordanian editorial cartoonist Osama Hajjaj salutes Canada’s response to the U.S. bloviator in chief.

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 06/09/2026

Since some of you have asked, here are links to the Canadian projects we've launched: 👩🏻‍⚕️ National Healthcare Infusion Movement 🧳 Tourism Infusion Handbook 🛒 Main Street Canada 🔌 Unplug America 💪🏻 Canada Is Not Broken ▶️ Videos about Cdn identity 🍫 Canadian snacks See them all ▶️ projects.todmaffin.com

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Megan Smolenyak @megansmolenyak.com · 07/09/2026

Just finished Nathan Dylan Goodwin's 1st in his new series and love it! While it's not genealogy-centric, it's genealogy-adjacent, so you'll get your fill of city directories, vital records, etc. Great location, timing, characters, but above all, story. I want this to become a TV series! #genealogy

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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍

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Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

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Ghislaine Hull @ghizzybear.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Turi King @turiking.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm up in Edinburgh doing a live show, The DNA of History, chatting about how DNA is changing our understanding of the past. I'll be at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on September 4th! Hope to see you there! 😊🧬 Tickets here 👇 tickets.xfp.events/events/xfp/2...

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Buy tickets – The DNA of History - Edinburgh – EICC

The DNA of History - Edinburgh – EICC, Fri 4 Sep 2026 - The DNA of History with Professor Turi KingEICC, EdinburghFriday 4th September 2026Doors 6.30pm Step into a fascinating journey through science,...

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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🇨🇦 A Nova Scotia meadery had an $11,300 order for a New Brunswick fair. Provincial liquor rules pushed it to roughly $25,000, forcing the fair to slash the purchase. If Canada wants less dependence on the U.S., maybe making it easier for Canadians to trade with Canadians is a good place to start.

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pmamtraveller.bsky.social @pmamtraveller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Edward Gordon - "Wind from the Sea"

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Stories Across Canada: Maud Lewis' Painting Palette At the Admiral Digby Museum in Digby, NS, the palette used by Maud Lewis is on display. She lived nearby for most of her life. Her original home is in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, while a replica home stands where she lived.

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Blain Neufeld 🇨🇦 @neufeld.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

To my dying day I will regard it to be the blackest of marks that the US electorate conferred upon one of the worst human beings to have ever lived the US presidency, not once but twice. 🇨🇦

de Adder cartoon of US President DJT shooting himself in the foot.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 26/08/2026

Ask yourself: did generations defend our democracy… for this?

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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Are you funny? Do you relish the idea of accidentally deceiving American news outlets into quoting a satirical article? Do you have niche regional jokes about central Manitoba that the world must hear? Come write for the Beaverton with me!

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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 24/08/2026

Jocelyn and I will be announcing a new #BuyCanadian project later this evening, built specifically to showcase small businesses hit by Trump’s new tariffs. Watch for the launch of Main Street Canada… later tonight.

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 23/08/2026

The United States and Canada have been friends, partners, and allies for more than 150 years across 32 presidential administrations. And now, solely because of the arrogance, incompetence, and ego of the current occupant of the White House, that relationship is being driven straight toward a cliff.

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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🇨🇦 Danielle Smith calls the latest U.S. trade demands "untenable" and says Canada couldn't accept them, but wants talks restarted before retaliatory tariffs begin Sept. 8. With Alberta businesses exposed, should Canada prioritize a deal or accelerate trade beyond the U.S.?

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Tim Smyth @historycomics.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

After teaching history for 25 years, I’ve finally figured out my “why”…

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BIFHSGO @bifhsgo.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Marjory Harper will explore the relationship between faith and migration, from the Reformation to the 1843 Disruption, examining how religious divisions reshaped communities and prompted migration within Scotland and across the Atlantic. More: bit.ly/4wxIZ2B #genealogy #scottishfamilyhistory

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 22/08/2026

Watching Prime Minister Carney discussing the breakdown of the Canada-US trade deal at a press conference and just really appreciating living in a country where the leader can speak coherently and knowledgeably about what is actually happening.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

If you have been waiting for the new Canadian social media platform @gandersocial.ca to be accessible through a browser, today is the day! You can log into your account or sign up here gander.social I am cdnhistoryehx there

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Socials that'll make you smile

The outrage bots and attention trolls took the rest of the internet. We saved this slice for you.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

We are masters in our own home.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

No other place in the world that I would rather live.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

On this day in 2016, The Tragically Hip gave their final concert. Performed in their hometown of Kingston, it aired live nationwide on CBC TV and radio, and streamed on the Internet. The concert was watched by at least 12 million Canadians. 📸 David Bastedo

A man on stage passionately performing, mouth wide open in a yell or song, wearing a white top hat with a black feather, black neck scarf, white T-shirt with "JAWS" and shark graphic, shiny silver pants, holding a microphone in his left hand and giving a thumbs-up with his right. Spotlights beam down in a dark concert setting, with another person partially visible in the background.

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Mish J Holman @mishjholman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Enumerators learning their duties with their registrar. Some registrars were exceptional and did everything they could to ensure their enumerators completed their duties efficiently. #GenHour #Genealogy Pen and Sword Books: A History of the Census Takers - Hardback share.google/eqGZTT2o12if...

A photo of enumerators preparing for the 1911 Census. Some are seated, others are standing. They are gathered around a desk with papers. Behind the desk is their registrar.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

On this day in 1780, Marie-Anne Gaboury was born in Maskinongé. One of the first women of European descent to travel and settle in what is now Western Canada, she was also the grandmother of Louis Riel. Two schools in Winnipeg and Edmonton are named for her. 📸 Radio-Canada

A lone woman in period peasant dress trudging through snow past a wooden palisade and raised granary, clutching her headscarf against the wind to convey hardship outside a village enclosure.

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Suzanne Rent @suzannerent.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Halifax Central Library is one of the best projects this city has ever done. The patio space is lovely. This is a meadow of wildflowers in the city.

A rooftop on a city library is covered in grass and wildflowers. It's like a meadow on a city roof. To the left are solar panels and the top floor of the building and a city skyline of high-rise buildings is in the background.

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