Today’s News: Some interesting stuff that isn’t politics, plus Olympic Wrap-up
The State of the Union is tomorrow and we do NOT plan to watch even a single moment. In fact, I am mostly "politicked-out" for now. So I thought tonight…
The State of the Union is tomorrow and we do NOT plan to watch even a single moment. In fact, I am mostly "politicked-out" for now. So I thought tonight…
Olympic Catch-up Hey everyone, if you google "olympics" you can watch Nazgul run across the bottom of your screen! The Olympics are almost over -- Canada's Day 15 results here.…
First, a few tariff cartoons that I collected for everyone to enjoy:KABOOM! That SCOTUS Tariff Decision How bullies always react when someone tells them to cut it out: View on…
Danielle Smith is demonizing Canada againAlberta premier Danielle Smith is desperate to rev up the Alberta Federal Grievance Industry again, in spite of Carney actually doing a lot of what…
Carney wins, Poilievre loses Wow! Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal caucus, making him the third Conservative MP to break with his party since November – a move…
I found some good posts and commentary today on a random assortment of topics:Comments about Canada's Defense Industrial Strategy First, some background - in her February 17, 2026 newsletter on…
Olympic Catch-up Canada's Day 9 results here, and our Day 10 results here. For what is coming up on Day 11, click here. Gold! Gold! Silver! Gold in sports, gold…
Olympic Catch-up Click here for Canada's Day 8 results and click here for what is coming up on Day 9. Bronze And some other achievements: View on Threads This isn't…
First, some posts about the Tumbler Ridge VigilCARNEY: "When you wake up tomorrow, and the world feels impossible, know that millions of Canadians are with you ... Because Canada is…
Tumbler Ridge Strong Stories of courage will be comingStories of brave students, teachers emerging after Tumbler Ridge shooting, B.C. premier says— CTV News Vancouver (@ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social) February 13, 2026 at 1:00…
The people of Tumbler Ridge gathered to mourn together on Wednesday night.Prime Minister Carney says "All of Canada stands by you": The BC Government has set up a Condolence Book…
I think our Prime Minister Mark Carney deserves his own medal - gold, of course - for having to deal so often with Trump and his fantasies. Prime Minister Carney…
Olympic Catch-up Megan Oldham bronze! View on Threads The family and friends reactions one of my favourite parts of the Olympics. They’ve been on this journey too. And they couldn’t…
Congratulations Valerie Maltais - Bronze MedalCatching up with the Olympics: So say we all.— Sister Golden Bear (@sistergoldenbear.bsky.social) February 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM View on Threads View on Threads…
Ken Danby - At The CreaseStarting tonight with some good news stories. In the New York Times, Stephen Marche writes a brilliant opinion piece: We Are All Canadians Now (gift…
Canadian curler Brett Gallant (photo Carmen Mandato Getty Images)There was lots of actual news today -- bitcoin crashing, Trump making a fool of himself at a prayer breakfast, Poilievre desperately…
Just a random bunch of updates tonight.I think we can call him Teflon Carney As Canadians get to know Prime Minister Carney, we're seeing that he is becoming one of…
In a comment on my post yesterday, Cap writes: Three Canadian billionaires have been accused of serial rapes of young women/girls in the last couple of years: Robert Miller, Peter…
1942 mapI'm reading so much lately about how Canada and other countries are building military and economic capacity and resilience to withstand hegemon pressure, so I thought I would share…
I can't resist sharing these funny posts about Poilievre's big win this weekend: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads The Liberals already have a video out: Next,…