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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 17h
Ophthalmologist Dr. Agatha Aboe led the medical campaign in Ghana to eliminate trachoma (leading infectious cause of preventable blindness globally). It worked. Ghana became the 1st country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate the disease, 2018. #WorldSightDay #WomenInSTEM
A low-angle, close-up portrait of renowned Ghanaian ophthalmologist and public health pioneer Dr. Agatha Aboe. Celebrated for leading the historic medical campaign that made Ghana the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma in 2018, she is captured looking upward and to the left with an optimistic, serene smile. Her black hair is neatly styled with shaved, patterned sides. She wears distinctive semi-translucent, light-blue-framed glasses and bright orange, teardrop-shaped beaded earrings that offer a vibrant color contrast. Her top is a simple, high-collared bright blue shirt. The background features a soft-focus, minimalist golden-yellow architectural column under warm, natural sunlight. The tight composition and uplifting lighting establish an empowering, visionary mood, symbolizing her historical significance as a leading global voice for Women in STEM who now exports eye-health roadmaps to other endemic nations
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22h
PM Mark Carney’s response to EM telling our provinces to separate #Canada
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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 20h
Please enjoy my cartoon for Friday's Toronto Star
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 18h
Local government spends millions on advertising telling taxpayers why they shouldn’t be bothered by 17-hour wait times in their local ER - if their local ER hasn’t already been shut down by local government’s cost cutting on healthcare.
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Ontario Health Ministry spent $13.3M on advertising last year
Newly released records bring advertising spending identified by The Trillium to more than $90M across five ministries
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 19h
Mark Carney: "Canada is now the best connected economy in the world, with access to a market of 1.5 billion consumers, tariff-free. Over the next six months, we intend to double that number." 👊 🇨🇦 💪 Oh the lessons we are learning❕
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
What's with all those empty seats behind you Poilievre? And one of your own is so embarrassed by your ridiculous assertion that he gets up and leave. "Future PM"? Read the room and the polls. You're delusional. You emulate Trump. #cdnpoli
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
When Trump calls for Iran to nuke Los Angeles and San Diego, and his crowd of MAGA faithful cheer in response, we witness the completion of a process of psychological transformation associated with totalitarianism. Urging physical harm to fellow citizens has become a test of fidelity to the Leader.
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The most shocking part of Trump’s comments is what our reaction says about us
Listening to the president at a rally these days is a mix of deja vu and word salad, but his decade-long project of division remains abnormal and dangerous
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Fred Mattocks 🇨🇦 @fredonbay.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
it is the Canadian way….
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
There are less than 10-15% pro separatists in Quebec and Alberta, they will never be able to split from Canada because it isn’t their land to take, we live on treaty land, and these pricks from the US want us broken up in pieces to take Canada. Stand united and protect our country together 🟥🍁🟥
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GreyBruceInfo- Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦 @brucegreyinfo.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
www.begiant.ca/stories/idea...
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Meet Canadarm3, a new robotic arm that could help build the Artemis moon base
Canadarm3 will incorporate AI and operate (mostly) autonomously – helping ready the Artemis Moon Base before we get there
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John Roscoe @johnroscoe.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"Sargent, what is the status of your investigation?" "Sir! We opened files on persons of interest..." "Good, good." "...established a timeline of events..." "Excellent." "...and then fannied about making idle banter, eating donuts and placing sports bets." "Fine. I'll check back in three years."
Stock photo police in conference room
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Heather e^-1/x^2 @heathermoandco.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Wow. This is so sleazy and alarming. #BradBradford is a slimeball. He’s backed by the same developer sleaze that put Rob & #DougFord into power. Chris Alexander dropped out of the Toronto mayoral race & now a mysterious other ‘Chow’ appears on the ballot right above Olivia?? #TOpoli #VoteOlivia
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There is a Braeden Chow listed right above Olivia
Chow's name on the voting ballot for Mayor in Toronto.
Since when were there two Chows and why wasnt this flagged? It's small type, his band appears first and people in a hurry could easily see Chow and vote for him thinking it is Olivia. Somehow, the names should have been separated, or one printed in bold. Considering how close the margin is between her and Bradford, details like this could make or break an election.
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I'd love to know who Braeden Chow's money backers are.
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So would I. I had never heard of him until I voted this morning. I thought I was seeing double.
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Heather e^-1/x^2 @heathermoandco.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
One of my 🇺🇸 cousins won’t come to 🇨🇦 because he knows, as a dual citizen, he’ll be harassed or worse. Perhaps even blocked from returning to his home & business. The insanity of MAGA, has poisoned & smashed so much of what we took for granted. How easy it used to be to share lives across the border.
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Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Fred Mattocks 🇨🇦 @fredonbay.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You couldn’t make this shit up.
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Laura Babcock 🇨🇦 @laura-babcock.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We are on a dangerous path Canada if we don’t protect our beautiful, peaceful country from the separatists who are working with Trump regime 🇨🇦 🍁
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Bonnie Critchley @bonniecritchley.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The evidence of American interference here in #Alberta continues to grow. If you stay home and don't vote, you are letting them win. #ABPoli #Referendum2026
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Zee207702🇨🇦🍁🍃🎃🐈‍⬛ @zee207702.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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'The Night of the UFOs': Remembering the Oct. 4, 1967, skies over Nova Scotia | CBC News
While Oct. 4, 1967, is known for the Shag Harbour UFO incident in Nova Scotia, there were many other sightings of unexplained objects in the skies over the province that night, leading it to be known ...
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The question that most Albertans are asking and deserve an answer❕ Who gave them the authority to bargain with the 🇺🇸 on behalf of Albertans❔
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The collective ignorance of MAGA, a cult that mindlessly repeats whatever they've been told by liars—and knows no actual history.
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Michelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Never change, Community Notes.
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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
4th October 1970 - singer Janis Joplin was found dead at a hotel in Hollywood after an accidental heroin overdose. She was known as "The Queen of Psychedelic Soul" and "Pearl" to her friends. She remains one of the top-selling musicians in the US, with over 15 million albums sold. #JanisJoplin
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Paramount-Warner Bros. merger was officially approved this past week. Corporate concentration means more power for CEOs — and less freedom for everyone else. Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
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The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)
From your grocery bill to your paycheck, monopolies are making you less financially secure and ultimately less free. For
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Ottawa organization Hidden Harvest collects fruit from private and city owned trees to donate to those in need, similar program in other parts of Ontario as well.
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Monty 🇨🇦 @onlymonty.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Go Bills! Canada loves you Buffalo…
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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Canada named most positive leader on world stage
According to a study by Ipsos, Canada remains the top country expected to have a positive influence on world affairs.
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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Yet, ironically enough, we still elected Danielle Smith and Doug Ford.
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Canada the 10th smartest country in the world, well ahead of U.S., study finds
Canada's "smartness score" puts it ahead of 18th-place United States, but trails other commonwealth countries and first-place Singapore.
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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toril @toril.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
freshman year of college my fandom was The Agony and the Ecstasy... i've been waiting for this day my whole life
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
BREAKING NEWS: 77% of Canadians still intend to avoid American products, new Abacus Data polling shows. 19 months in, this hasn't blown over. Washington can negotiate with Ottawa, but it can't negotiate away what Canadians choose to put in their shopping carts. 🇨🇦
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GreyBruceInfo- Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦 @brucegreyinfo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A message for both Americans & Canadians. If you are buying a new or used vechcle, check the VIN. If it starts with 1 it was made in the USA. If it starts with 2, the car was made in Canada. Buy Canadian please ! 🇨🇦
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Kim Weeden @weedenkim.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Trump's effort to rebrand AI as SI doesn't go far enough. It should be called Super Human Intelligence Technology. We'd get more accurate news headlines, like: "Under Trump, Government Turns to SHIT" or "SHIT Heads Visit White House"
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Didn't anyone look under the hood before cutting a $24.5 million cheque to Draganfly Drones? Donald Jr is just part of the MAGA mess. They have top Trump military advisors on their board. Their media comes from Tampa, Florida. We got hosed. youtube.com/shorts/ipXd-...
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MAGA INSIDERS ON DRONE DEAL
YouTube video by Charlie Angus
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The US media is describing the Draganfly drone deal as a "TAMPA-BASED" company getting US investors (Don Jr. & a secret company) to expand US capabilities while feeding on a contract with the Canadian military. Why are we using taxpayers money to support US interests? tbbwmag.com/2026/09/28/t...
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Tampa Drone Company Lands $10 Million Investment as Defense Business Grows
Tampa drone developer Draganfly is raising $10 million as it expands its defense business following a Canadian military contract.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It started with one fisher who wanted to be paid a fair price for his catch. Now Skipper Otto — Canada’s largest community-supported fishery — is connecting roughly 70 independent fish harvesters directly to Canadian consumers, a number that /1 thread www.bnnbloomberg.ca/tariffs/2026...
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Trade tensions spur fresh wave of interest in community-supported farms, fisheries
It started with one fisher who wanted to be paid a fair price for his catch. Now Skipper Otto — Canada’s largest community-supported fishery — is connecting roughly 70 independent fish harvesters dire...
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thegladerunner.bsky.social @thegladerunner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Five years ago, when a Seattle burger chain raised employee wages & benefits the Reicht wing lost their minds, screaming the result would be $20 burgers & the company would end in bankruptcy. Today, the chain is even more popular than ever. Never let them try to tell you a living wage can’t work.
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Draganfly Drones is promoted as a Saskatoon success story. They are run out of Tampa, Florida with top Trump military appointees on the board. Don Jr is an investor. The PM committed to building a Canadian supply chain for our defence. This stinks. charlieangus.substack.com/p/stop-don-j...
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STOP DON JR FROM GETTING A CUT OF CANADA’S MILITARY BUDGET
Don Jr. has his fingers in a Canadian military contract obtained through Saskatoon-based Dragonfly Technologies.
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Kona Lowell @konalowell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@deadder.bsky.social
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Dee Chan @deechan17.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When you die, please don't take your organs with you. They will be of NO use to you. Please sign the back of your driver's license and be an organ donor. This is the highest form of "charity" because the recipient can do nothing for you except be grateful for your selfless gift.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The techbros don't want you to see this trailer. Pass it on.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” IT SAVES PUBLIC MONEY to house people.
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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nothing has happened yet and there are 0 details on what a EU/Canada partnership would be and this fool below, he is an idiot, anywho, and is making up shit out of thin air, who thinks of this BS, seriously, WTF is wrong with this evil little man. #Cuckoo
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Stephanie Farr @farfarraway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I've always been captivated by the "Freedom" sculpture on Vine St., of a figure breaking free of a wall in 4 stages, with the final figure on the sidewalk, arms outstretched and faced lifted. I think it makes our city more interesting, which is the most any of us who love Philly can hope to do. 🧵1/3
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mark Carney: “When politicians (like Pierre Poilievre) claim our great democracies are broken, it's not because they want to FIX them. It's because they want a license to DEMOLISH... #cdnpoli
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River — population 1,000 — in July #BearRiver #NovaScotia www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This tiny N.S. community was frustrated with big-box grocers. So they opened their own store | CBC News
Fiddlehead Market Co-op opened in Bear River, N.S. — population 1,000 — in July. Members say the prices, the quality of the produce and the convenience are a breath of fresh air.
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AgentJoeMcJoe 🇺🇸 @joemcjoe11.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Political Cartoonists are the best. deAdder rocks it every time he sits down and draws his next masterpiece.
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The Wolfpack @wolfpack11720.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"However much you deny the truth, the truth goes on existing." ~ George Orwell @mluckovich.bsky.social
Mike Luckovich
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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HUMPTRUMP.BSKY.SOCIAL @flounderingtrump.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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