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@rodmickleburgh.bsky.social

Former reporter for the Globe and Mail, including four years in China…also a former labour reporter (sigh) and ever a fan of the Montreal Expos (sigh)

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‘Putin smiled’: Ukraine hurries to adapt as US focus moves to Iran Ukrainian ex-defence minister says conflict provides simultaneous ‘risks and opportunities’

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

09.03.2026 03:03 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows www.nytimes.com/2026/03/08/w...

09.03.2026 03:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Brad Gushue salutes his appreciative hometown fans for the last time
#curling #StJohns # BradGushue

08.03.2026 00:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Brad Gushue is saluted by his adoring St. John’s fans for the last time…what a moment #Curling #BradGushue

07.03.2026 20:31 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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An emotional moment as Brad Gushue embraces his long-time third Mark Nichols, after the end of the last match of his illustrious career…perhaps the greatest Canadian curler ever #BradGushue #curling

07.03.2026 20:24 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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You have been warned by “experts”

07.03.2026 02:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A good and necessary piece by @andreawoo.bsky.social #bcpoli

06.03.2026 05:09 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in ...

apnews.com/article/iran...

06.03.2026 05:07 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

A good and necessary piece by @andreawoo.bsky.social

06.03.2026 05:01 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Tumbler Ridge shooting highlights rural northern B.C.’s mental health deserts Residents reported significant barriers to accessing supports and services long before tragedy struck

#bcpoli RT www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

06.03.2026 05:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2
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This says it all #TeamCanada 🇨🇦

22.02.2026 16:21 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Goaltending/Hellebuyck could well be the difference #Canada 🇨🇦 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

22.02.2026 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

A bitter, bitter loss… But you could feel it coming after #TeamCanada missed so many chances to score…Connor Hellybuyck had one of those games…it really hurts

22.02.2026 16:00 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Canada missed so many scoring chances! Hard to bear…they’ve totally dominated the USA but now one goal will win it all 🇨🇦 OT

22.02.2026 15:35 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Canada was by far the better team in that period, by the way. Shots were 19-8, constant offensive zone pressure. Digging in

22.02.2026 14:44 — 👍 206    🔁 23    💬 10    📌 2

Great shot by Makar ties the game!!! #Canada omg

22.02.2026 14:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Goaltending/Hellebuyck could well be the difference #Canada 🇨🇦 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

22.02.2026 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Olympic gold medalists! #TeamJacobs #TeamCanada 🇨🇦 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

21.02.2026 21:26 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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All hail skip Brad Jacobs and his veteran Canadian rink who claimed Olympic Gold against the No. 1 team in the world…terrific clutch shot making in final two ends! 🥌 #TeamCanada #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

21.02.2026 21:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

GOLD for #Canada in men’s curling!!! Terrific final two ends by the Brad Jacobs rink over GB 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026

21.02.2026 21:00 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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SILVER for Ivanie Blondin in the mass start speedskating! Wonderful race #Canada 🇨🇦 #WinterOlympics

21.02.2026 16:33 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Our lovely Amy Bell turns 50 today!
She is such a joy to work with.
And she keeps me honest.
Xox

19.02.2026 17:51 — 👍 107    🔁 2    💬 14    📌 0

Kinda weird that the party that controls the House, the Senate, and the White House claims there's rampant voter fraud.

19.02.2026 19:11 — 👍 30163    🔁 8712    💬 1152    📌 462
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Travel on Friday 13th - my flight was changed and now a I've got a 4 hour delay in Toronto. Next week I'm in Edmonton at the Northern Lights Folk Club (sold out). The next day I'm doing a writing workshop and fundraiser at the Carrot Coffee House. Check stephenfearing.com for my March dates in BC.

13.02.2026 22:47 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

A wonderful result

14.02.2026 21:45 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Laurent Dubreuil, 33, father of two, claims Bronze medal against “the kids” in 500 metres speedskating…so great #Canada #WinterOlympics

14.02.2026 20:29 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Denmark is up 1-0 against the US in early men's hockey.

14.02.2026 20:14 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Michael Buble says goodbye to legendary #Canucks broadcaster Jim Robson with full-page ad in the Vancouver Sun

14.02.2026 20:25 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0