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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fellow teachers.. Canada.. EU, Social Studies/ History teachers what an incredible opportunity to bring today’s news directly into the classroom.Ursula von der Leyen’s remarks about Canada-possibility of becoming the EU’s first “associate member” open up so many questions youtu.be/2Nyhgkwjv3Y?...

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

New vid -quieter side of Thailand-Rangong,hot springs…super cool to visit! I’m a small YT channel sharing what I love -travel,world,running, food,teaching, Hamilton, Toronto.I keep it authentic(no use of Ai, don’t make money) consider subscribing help it grow.Just hit 350 😬 youtu.be/F11a58XyUVw?...

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Ranong Thailand - YES....Hot Springs! Second leg of a 2-week itinerary across Central Thailand.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

So sorry to hear bout tragic death of Glen Hansard. This is one of my favourite songs to sing along.. love this version -Eddie Vedder with Hansard - Falling Slowly.. youtu.be/NP5zSWmX8TU?...

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Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) and Glen Hansard ‘Falling Slowly’

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hey fellow travellers- just posted my first video of our road trip across the middle section of Thailand- let me know what you think- have you been to Khao Sok Park? We are headed to Ranong hot springs next (did you know Thailand had onsens? . youtu.be/i90WACwidjw?si

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Thailand Road Trip: KHAO SOK PARK, Floating Resort (flooded rainforest) EXPERIENCE WORTH EVERY PENNY

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Omg!!! They did it.. to the next round… Amazing game to watch . Love the diversity, the pride, the excitement… ⚽️⚽️🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Afternoon run at #Hamilton Waterfront. Saw several snapping turtles! Some were fairly large.. but there were a few babies too.. scattered before I could pull my phone out.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

@calarmstrong.bsky.social as always.. was nice to see you today. Thanks for keeping us all safe! #hamont

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Made it on the news tonight :) ❤️ youtu.be/FsgDytcc1VE?... Good luck to all the runners tomorrow at Around the Bay 30k… and the many amazing volunteers who help everyone out! #hamont #atb2026

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Thousands set to hit the pavement for 132nd Around the Bay Road Race

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

So.. ya, we did talk about it… how we are feeling about news of threats of war- some with personal connections. Please take a moment to remember the weight of this.. for so many. Give grace right now at work.. with family, friends, students… people.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Teaching my preservice teacher education course (social studies) started to class by viewing images from Artemis II astronauts-then talking about “why social studies matters”…I had to pause with extreme emotion thought I was totally fine-wasn’t expecting to get so emotional.Felt an elephant in room

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Artemis II sent a pic of the beautiful garden planet we are too greedy, lazy, short-sighted, and ungrateful not to destroy:

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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

I showed this graph in class yesterday on how measles cases in the United States plummeted dramatically after the vaccine was licensed in 1963. It’s not subtle and I could not resist observing: “This stunning design in measles cases was not thanks to vitamin A. It was not due to beef tallow.”

A graph titled “the public health success of the measles vaccine” that shows the number of measles cases in the United States plummeting after the vaccine was introduced in 1963

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

We are thinking of subletting Toronto Rental (annex area) May-Sept - furnished, 1bedroom (close to UofT) - message me if interested. Rent is $1700 month .

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It’s so heartbreaking- I used to bring my students to library and market.. and unfortunately- I’ve had to stop. It’s just not safe.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I think YouTube is down. Is this true? Anyone? How is this possible 😎😬👌

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

This sunset over Hamilton today- Feb3, 2026. It’s magnificent. My gentle nudge to you …to stop, breathe, and be thankful for today even if it was hard- it was a day we got. Just here. Now. #hamont ❤️

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

February 1 in Hamilton- the harbour is frozen with a few brave ice fishers way out there.. and folks ice skating at Princess Point - lots of hikers, people on bikes… and the bluest of blue winter sky overhead. Cold air, super bright sun…today was a mind-winter gift. #Hamont

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I've got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise-Maya Angelou-Ben Harper.Let us all Rise. youtu.be/4p1VyrodJHI?...

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I'll Rise - Ben Harper Live Paris, France 18-Apr-2000

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

clear, crisp, cold. Another day wrapped in light.. across the Hammer #hamont I hope you found some moments of peace today. Tomorrow we begin again ❤️✌️

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. - Maya Angelou ❤️ so much going on.. every night I take a moment, a breath, and watch the sun ball drop.. and reflect. Enjoy Hamilton’s sunset and a video of our mostly frozen Bay #Hamont

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Just announced- #hamont public schools are closed tomorrow!

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Hamilton, Ontario under a blanket of snow. This is looking downtown and toward Strathcona Neighborhood -Queen street doesn’t look too bad (although I’m not driving on it 😬) #Hamont. And.. the Bay is mostly frozen over, I could see a tent on ice in Cootes area.

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スコット @y2skot.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Recommend using the CBC link below and not that of the National Post, an American-owned right-wing rag. youtu.be/MoDQBbbnv7o

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'The old order is not coming back': PM says Canada must 'name reality' and build strength at home

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

What about Hamilton? I don’t have the app ..

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I’m wondering- Teachers, Professors, Instructors - will you drop your planned lesson and instead show/discuss Mark Carney’s speech tomorrow? Or did you already? If so please share context, grade and discussion . If not, share your worry, hesitation. It will be in history books. One day.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/01/2026

TODAY: Massive protests erupt in Greenland and Denmark as people take to the streets to show their unity against the United States threat

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/01/2026

NEWS: EU lawmakers are set to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the U.S. over Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on countries that supported Greenland in the face of his threats. (Bloomberg) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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Joey Coleman @joeycoleman.ca · 17/01/2026

Winnipeg City Council committee approves, in open public session, permissions for a potential Westjet maintenance facility at Winnipeg's airport Westjet is reportedly looking at Hamilton - Winnipeg has made clear, they want the jobs and tax revenue, and are not messing around. #yhmcc #HamOnt (1/3)

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City council committee votes in favour of airport-area development

A City of Winnipeg council committee has voted in favour of allowing the development of land along the airport’s edge, but what will go there remains up in the air. Multiple sources told the Free Pres...

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Love this station.. I visit during Salmon run season.. but haven’t seen it frozen like that.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Hang in there. Had this in December and knocked me out for a few weeks. :(

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I also realized I spend too much on “accounts” so we discussed which to cancel or rotate. Saved $100! It may just be my personality-that tracking goals helps me- but I’ve been able to save a lot more this way and still be happy (most of the time)

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I’m not saying this works fo everyone. But when you track it, it does impact choices. For instances, we noticed electricity bill was $35 higher last month and so we stopped doing laundry, or putting dishwasher on until after 7pm (prices are half then).

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

This includes the quick coffee after work, gas in car, lunch at market, Friday night beer. Tracking changed my life and choices. I also moved to a smaller home (with my kids) so we can live on LESS than our means and so I can afford to travel and pay fo their schooling.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Someone asks me how I afford to travel and pay for kids education (I’m a teacher). I track/ budget my money -down to the cent. I have a spreadsheet. Every bill/purchase is documented so when I reach the assigned limit -I don’t buy it or alter spending .

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Snowed all day, and now the sun sets over Hamilton Ontario. I love how the light reflects here .. with the Niagara Escarpment catching the last glow. I hope you all had a good day in your part of the world.❤️#hamiltontario #Hamont

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Was the only concert I waited in line.. all night… (in the cold) to attend!

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Just putting this out there. Learned Bob Weir passed away. Gosh.. those were some good times. I still have a great tapes (yes tapes) cd and album collection that I’ll hold on too. youtu.be/AWuQiGaIsso?...

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Sugar Magnolia 2/9/73 Grateful Dead -- BEST VERSION

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

He looked under 70. I’m in awe of him. He said,comes down to eating healthy-no processed food,mostly veg, only drink water & daily exercise.He looked so happy.Lives with his wife (who is 80).Been thinking of this all day.

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Zoe Branigan-Pipe @zbpipe.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Most weeknights,I see an older man in fitness room of my building -usually doing a 5km fast walk.On weekends,often see him outside walking. Today-we stopped to chat. He said that he’d rather be outside but he has to be careful “a man of my age” due to ice. Almost 96- he tells me.

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