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Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know Annular solar eclipse today! Watch the "ring of fire" over Antarctica. Partial eclipse visible in so...

Annular solar eclipse today! Watch the "ring of fire" over Antarctica. Partial eclipse visible in southern Africa & South America. Annular phase peaks 7:12 a.m. EST. More info: [Article URL] #solareclipse #News

Wishing everyone a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak!

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Nous souhaitons à toutes et à tous un ramadan paisible et béni.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Don’t be fooled by Doug Ford’s “Captain Canada” shtick or his cooperation with Prime Minister Mark Carney. He wants to gut Ontario’s public healthcare and privatize it.

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Pink azalea blossoms on a green bush.

Hard to argue with the premise of flowers in February. Lucky Vancouverites.

If I could do a dream trip right now it would be straight across the country. Sleeper train wherever possible. I’d go to every province and territory and see the industry AND the scenery.

2. Taxes go up

The province is raising a variety of taxes — on the overall basic rate, on property taxes for homes more than $3 million, on the speculation and vacancy tax.

But the personal exemption is also going up, so the income tax increase won’t apply to half the population.

1. Deficits, deficits, deficits.

The deficit is forecasted for $9.6 billion this year, $13.3 billion next year, will stay above $10 billion, and overall debt will rise from $154 billion to $235 billion.

The province said they rejected austerity budget, with no major cuts to any ministry.

THE BC BUDGET IS OUT!

The B.C. government is projecting a $13.3 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and announced a series of tax increases, job cuts and project delays.

Here are five things you need to know.

Good to hear!
Me? Good days/bad days.
It snowed here too. Finally! Yes, all the trees look so pretty right now. We’ll have to enjoy it before it turns to slush.
Do you still pet sit or what are you doing to keep busy?

PM Carney Announces Defence Industrial Strategy – February 17, 2026 In Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada's defence industrial strategy, a plan to strengthen the country's sovereignty, support the economy, and modernize the armed forces. Backed by o...

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It’s a great day to be Canadian
#CanadaStrong
Canada Fucking Strong
Every dollar leveraged to benefit defence, jobs, and Canadian industry. And strategic autonomy - this might be the closest I have come to swooning in my life.

Graphic depicting the flags of Canada and the EU, the Canada wordmark is bottom right

The #SAFE Agreement was signed on the margins of the @munsecconf.bsky.social, unlocking billions of dollars in potential #defence opportunities for #CdnBiz

Want to know more ⬇️
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#MSC2026

KF Aerospace makes history with innovative half cargo-half passenger jet conversion It's ingenious. A jet that's half cargo-half passenger. And Kelowna-based KF Aerospace is a huge part of the innovation because it did t.

KF Aerospace makes history with innovative half cargo-half passenger jet conversion
To serve Air Inuit's unique needs. ⬇️
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Love that Stephen Colbert has gone full “what are they gonna do about it if I ignore their demands- fire me?”

Also, Colbert is the man you thought Jon Stewart was but actually isn’t. Just so you know.

Nearly 50 years after Wuthering Heights, we rank every Kate Bush album — MOJO Every Kate Bush Album Ranked When Kate Bush was inducted – rather belatedly some might argue – into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in November 2023, singer and super-fan St. Vincent posed a question: ...

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Lunar New Year is a time of renewal and connection. It offers a moment to reflect on the past year, and as we enter the Year of the Fire Horse,  let us move forward with compassion and care for all in our community. 

May the year ahead bring strength and good fortune to all.

Screen shot of Canadian based social media app called Gander Social, in which a developer welcomes users and explains a bit about the app.

I’m one of the fortunate Canadians who got chosen for beta testing the brand new Canadian focused app called “Gander Social”.

It has a way different feel to other apps. Not so news focused, not so debate focused.

More just Canadians sharing their lives with each other. Its really nice!

Happy Lunar New Year! 🐎 Happy Shrove Tuesday!🥞 And Happy Ramadan tomorrow!🕌 I'm eating pancakes tonight! Yum.

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‘2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare combination that only returns once every 60 years’
So I was conceived in December 1966… I wonder what the universe has planned for me this time 🤭🎇

A vintage black and white photo of a young girl looking seriously at the camera.

17 February 1937 | A French Jew, Robert Rubin, was born in Paris.

He arrived at #Auschwitz on 23 September 1942 in a transport of 1,000 Jews deported from Pithiviers. He was among the 641 people murdered in a gas chamber after selection.

“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” John Diefenbaker

#ForeverCanadian #AlbertaIsCanada #CanadaIsAlberta

YouTube video by Sophie Smith There's a fucking goat outside!

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It's a f-----g goat!!

Federal investment puts more Canadian-made baking products on store shelves Nova Scotia food manufacturer boosts production, adds new full-time jobs, and strengthens supply chains

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repayable funding to get more Canadian baked goods on the shelves 😍🇨🇦

“By investing in CanaPacking’s modernization and expansion, we are helping more 🇨🇦 -made products reach store shelves and supporting growth in the region’s manufacturing sector.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Ramadan As this sacred period begins, far too many Muslims in Canada are continuing to face troubling acts of Islamophobia. Combatting hate is a top priority for this government, and Islamophobia has no place...

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#Ramadan

Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's new PM after his party's election win. He's the first male P...

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh's new PM after his party's election win. He's the first male PM in 35 years after landmark vote. #BangladeshPolitics #Bangladesh #News

Coffee crops are dying from a fungus with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why Coffee wilt disease has continually devastated farms around the world. Understanding the fungus’s genetics can help protect everyone’s cup of joe.

#Coffee crops are dying from a fungus #Fusariumxylarioides with species-jumping genes – researchers are ‘resurrecting’ their genomes to understand how and why.
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