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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Subaru imported a small pickup in the 1980s called the Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter, or BRAT that circumvented the 25% truck tariff. It wasn’t a taxable truck, because it had two seats bolted to the open bed, facing backward. #cdnpoli

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The last question he asked during my radio interview with him was if our #MefloquineMassTort litigation was 'about the money'. I said although many of our sick & disabled veteran litigants would welcome the needed support-VAC doesn't acknowledge us-this is about public health.

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

#OTD 6 Years Ago Ireland 🇮🇪 "Prior medical history not ascertained before he was prescribed Mefloquine/Lariam & defendants didn't provide adequate support, treatment or management when he made complaints of symptoms of being prescribed this anti-malaria drug." 🔎 www.thejournal.ie/former-soldi...

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Former soldier settles case over health problems he claims were caused by anti-malaria drug

He brought proceedings over what he claimed were the effects of taking Larium while he served with the Defence Forces.

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

From 6 years ago this month: Like Ireland, costly litigation does not serve the economic interest of the public or country. How much has Canada paid out so far with our own #MefloquineMassTort litigation? Will PM Carney decide to save Canada from this financial waste and resolve this issue? ⚖️💰

Ireland settles Mefloquine/Lariam lawsuits

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

C'mon, Dusker Doo, make a funny face by the green couch on #StPatricksDay ☘️🍻 for me, willya!? Dusker Doo:

A handsome black dog is not into photos today.

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

ICYMI #MefloquineMassTort ⚖️ "It’s imperative that Veterans coming forward with stories have access to well informed case managers & clinicians-we must disseminate what we know, do the research necessary to learn more-so we know how to assess & treat..." 🔎 centralontariopsych.ca/our-blog/may...

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My Testimony to the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs on Mefloquine (April 29, 2019)

Mesdames et messieurs, thank you for giving me this opportunity today. It’s quite humbling, as I do not consider myself an expert in quinism. Instead, I’m an expert in operational stress...

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Raywat Deonandan 🍁🇨🇦 @deonandan.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

I'm picturing those squeegee guys at the red light with a bottle of bleach and some Q-tips.

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SkullBeard @skullbeard.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Nah...call it what it is... Changing your ring tone

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Dr. Bast 🇨🇦 @bastsbest.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

And those of us who are Irish, Scottish...and English (with a wee bit of Welsh.) We're conflicted on any given day.

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Karen Press @kipress.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Annual tradition, now on Bluesky. youtu.be/OCbuRA_D3KU

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Danny Boy

YouTube video by Blakwulf

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Katie and Ellie @joyfullcat.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We’ve loved our dogs with everything we had, same with our cats. It’s cute though when people suggest we adopt another dog. This is the extent of my energy and it works for her. Except for 3 o’clocks when action is required.😂

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WTF @firefly-7461.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

👇 🇵🇱

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Bruce R @flitbrucer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

"Derek Guy" was born in Vancouver of Vietnamese parents and emigrated to the US from Canada.

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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

As someone who would rather stick a fork in my eye than be a politician, I’m deeply grateful for those who lead our country, all the MPs who support them, who love their job and love Canada. Thank you for your service.

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EThompson @oldliberal60.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

My good boy chilling by the fire pit

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Of the 31 people who formed Justin Trudeau's first cabinet in November 2015, I count just three who are still in cabinet and never left: Melanie Joly Dominic LeBlanc Patty Hajdu

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Kathryn Mathias @kathrynmathias.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

"[Defence Minister Bill] Blair is suggesting that the first F-35s might be accepted and the remainder of the fleet would be made up of aircraft from European suppliers, such as the Swedish-built Saab Gripen, which finished second in the competition." www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister | CBC News

Canada is looking at cancelling a major portion of its purchase of U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighters and plans on opening talks with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said.

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Dusker Doo wants me to take a minute from my busy scrolling to thank everyone who wished him a Happy Birthday yesterday! TY! ❤️🙏🐾

A handsome black dog thanks everyone who wished him a Happy Birthday yesterday! ❤️🙏🐾

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Kathryn Mathias @kathrynmathias.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

(Abbrev) "Fed & prov leaders hav stressed importance of diversifying Cda’s trading relationships 2 becom less reliant on US. Min Joly hosting her G7 counterparts in Que [...] raise issue of tariffs. [...] Joly said Carney will also b reaching out to Eu allies" www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

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Mark Carney to visit Europe next week on first official trip as prime minister: sources

His trip, which comes amid escalating trade tensions, will include stops in London and Paris

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Dusker Doo just turned 6 years old! Our good boy deserves a good bone, a good time at the dog park, and a really, really good hug. #DogsareFamily #BdayBoy 🍗

A handsome black dog awaits his 6th birthday gift-a great big bone.

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Cam Walker @walks30.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Nasty wind!

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Jonathan Douglas PhD CPsych @jonathanconp.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

TDS, or Trump Discernment Syndrome, is a state of anxiety induced by accurately assessing the level of current (and threat of worsening) economic, social and military chaos that has arisen as the result of the election of an unprincipled felon who recognizes no limits on his power.

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Christen Rexing, PhD, MPH @christenrexing.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Not a bad view to work and wait for my grad school bestie and fellow injury & violence prevention researcher to arrive in D.C.

View of the main hall of Washington’s Union Station

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

#ThrowbackThursday #Medsky #Canadasky Despite RCL support, our sick and disabled Mefloquine Veterans have still received no claims acknowledgment from VAC, or offered treatment pathways. We are now 6 years into our #MefloquineMassTort litigation,seeking access to justice to remedy this mess.

The Royal Canadian Legion supports Mefloquine Veterans

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JBM Equi-Farms @jbmequifarms.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

JellyBean 💕

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armchairprez @armchairprez.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The ultimate expression of faith is leaving the drive-thru window without checking to see if they got your order right. #HepMaJesus

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Military Veterans in Journalism @mvjnetwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

REMINDER: Nominations are now open for the 2025 Top 10 Veterans in Journalism awards. We’re seeking the best, most impactful coverage by military veterans. Self-nominations welcome. Read more & nominate here: t.ly/L3CNL

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Bee! @haillemmy.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Major "Yes? Why have you disturbed me?" energy. 😍

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Have you been playing with the clocks again, Dad? Feels like I lost an hour somewhere. ⏰️ #DaylightSavings #Dogslife

A handsome black dog wonders where the time went last night. ⏰️

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Lord Dannatt-former head of the British army-secretly filmed telling undercover reporters he could make introductions-despite rules prohibiting peers from lobbying. He also refused to take antimalarial drug #Lariam-but forced his troops to take it anyway. 🗞 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

First, he sold out his troops. Then, he sold out his government. #Lariam #Mefloquine

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downdawg 🇨🇦 @downdawg.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Sentry duty on the MAGA line

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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

When #internationalwomensday falls on #Caturday I wish all women the confidence to stay confident even in the face of big things…

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John Dowe @johndowe.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

My youngest son just finished the BB BCS El Camino trilogy, so to celebrate, we had to go and visit Gene Takovic. 🖥🎬 Dusker Doo, of course, stands by at the ready if anything should hit the floor.🐶

Entrance to Cinnabon. Is your manager in?

A man named Gene Takovic sits for lunch, at the mall where he manages a Cinnabon store.

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