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Ann Marie Pickup ๐Ÿซ

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Newfoundlander. Retired from paid work, still a mom, still hoping for a better world.๐Ÿคž

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A screenshot of a Facebook post where a person named Andy ask the Well now โ€œWhat the hell is transgender?โ€
The Royal Canadian Air Force account response with โ€œThatโ€™s a pretty big question asked in a pretty small way, Andy.

โ€˜Transgenderโ€™ putting  describes someone whose gender โ€“ who they know themselves to be โ€“ doesnโ€™t match the sex they were assigned at birth. Itโ€™s not new, and itโ€™s certainly not a fad. People have lived this experience for as long as people have existed; weโ€™re just finally talking about it openly.

You donโ€™t have to fully understand it right away, most learning takes time, but we can always start from a place of respect. Thatโ€™s how decent folks handle things theyโ€™re still getting used to.โ€

A screenshot of a Facebook post where a person named Andy ask the Well now โ€œWhat the hell is transgender?โ€ The Royal Canadian Air Force account response with โ€œThatโ€™s a pretty big question asked in a pretty small way, Andy. โ€˜Transgenderโ€™ putting describes someone whose gender โ€“ who they know themselves to be โ€“ doesnโ€™t match the sex they were assigned at birth. Itโ€™s not new, and itโ€™s certainly not a fad. People have lived this experience for as long as people have existed; weโ€™re just finally talking about it openly. You donโ€™t have to fully understand it right away, most learning takes time, but we can always start from a place of respect. Thatโ€™s how decent folks handle things theyโ€™re still getting used to.โ€

Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Forceโ€™s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like thisโ€ฆ

22.11.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11802    ๐Ÿ” 3216    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 100    ๐Ÿ“Œ 136
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Opulent October
Tom Thomson
1915-16

18.10.2025 19:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 197    ๐Ÿ” 54    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poilievreโ€™s week = disinfo:
โŒ โ€œFastest shrinking economyโ€ โ†’ False
โŒ โ€œ105k foreign workers stealing jobsโ€ โ†’ False
โŒ โ€œCarney recognized Hamasโ€ โ†’ False

CBC cuts through the lies. Without it, weโ€™re left with Postmedia & MAGA spin.

๐Ÿ‘‰ CBC: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....

#SaveTheCBC

22.09.2025 21:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œFuck you, make meโ€ - our new rally cry ๐Ÿ”ฅ

22.09.2025 23:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 878    ๐Ÿ” 319    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 23    ๐Ÿ“Œ 17
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Your Politics Are Not a Costco Membership Why Left and Right Are Less Real Than a $1.50 Hot Dog

โ€œThe Leftโ€ and โ€œthe Rightโ€ arenโ€™t real.
Theyโ€™re made-up clubs, invented and sold to the public by the people in powerโ€ฆ
and by the loudest people with the most to gain.

15.09.2025 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 239    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Well said.

07.09.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14210    ๐Ÿ” 3621    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 307    ๐Ÿ“Œ 137
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www.facebook.com/share/p/1Zkh...

Huge thank you to the wonderful person who shared this link with me.

This fucking psychopath nutbag thinks she is helping the ppl of the North Shore. If those ppl were smart enough, they would run her right the fuck out!

07.09.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Even more reason to buy Canadian to keep Canadian workers employed.

Canadians really need to step up on this!

05.09.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I do this questionnaire every month. Takes less than a minute.

06.09.2025 16:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WildFireNL | Help Rebuild Newfoundland & Labrador Communities Learn how your donation helps Newfoundland and Labrador recover from forest firesโ€”rebuilding infrastructure, empowering local groups, and strengthening firefighting capacity.

Kudos to Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador and their partners for this effort.

Visit WildfireNL.ca to donate now to help the recovery from this summer's devastating fires in the province. Let's all do our part to rebound quickly -Stephen

15.08.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Enjoy your visit Charlie!

29.07.2025 17:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Notorious O.A.P.
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Oot Noo! Wherever you get yer choons
ThatsBette.com

18.07.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 96    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
A sign on a metal bookshelf that says "Apocalyptic Fiction has been moved to Current Affairs"

A sign on a metal bookshelf that says "Apocalyptic Fiction has been moved to Current Affairs"

little library gallows humor for ya :'D

13.07.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11679    ๐Ÿ” 1964    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 86    ๐Ÿ“Œ 62

The best moment I have seen in the HOC in a year. Call them out on the grift.

19.06.2025 13:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 106    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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MOTHER'S DAY DISS TRACK

10.05.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 120    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alert Ready is scheduled to issue an emergency test message through television, radio and compatible wireless devices tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7, at 10:45 a.m. (NDT) and 10:15 a.m. (ADT) in most of Labrador.

Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2025/jps/0506n01/

06.05.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Police searching for missing person, Sandra Smith

Police searching for missing person Sandra Smith ntv.ca/police-searc...

02.05.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For anyone reading, a reminder: Carney didn't win yet! If you stay home, PP will win.
Itโ€™s far better to go out and vote than to go out and protest when itโ€™s too late.ย 
๐—ฉ๐—ข๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿด๐˜๐—ต!ย #canadastrong

26.04.2025 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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EKOS and 338 polling (the only ones I usually have faith in)both show the CPC closing the gap. Just a few days ago the Liberals were at 49% intention and 190+ seats. This is a disturbing trend. VOTE! #NeverVoteCPC #PPIsUnfitToLead

21.04.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Poilievre Stop in Fish Plant Smells | Canadian Journalist Conservative Party of Canada election campaign stop in a fishing village in Newfoundland turns into a spectacle of party animosity towards media coverage.

An interesting behind the scenes look at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign stop in Petty Harbour, Newfoundland from veteran journalist @greglocke.bsky.social who was on assignment for Reuters. canadianjournalist.ca/poilievre-ca...?

04.04.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
A photo of the howtovote.ca info card

A photo of the howtovote.ca info card

Don't get stuck with no way to the polls. Need a ride? Volunteers are ready! Advanced polls open all weekend (including today!)

18.04.2025 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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Canada 2025 Election: Advance Polls Openย Friday Canada 2025 Election: Advance Polls Open Friday Advance polls for Canadaโ€™s 2025 federal election open April 18, letting voters cast ballots early before April 28. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until April 21, visit your assigned polling station, listed on your voter information card or via Elections Canadaโ€™s Voter Information Service. Bring ID to vote, and avoid peak hours (10 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for shorter waits. You can also vote by special ballot at Elections Canada offices until April 22 or by mail. With 130,000 special ballots already cast, early voting is surging. Special provisions ensure accessibility for students, homeless voters, and those abroad.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ“Š Advance polls open across Canada on April 18, 2025, for early voting in the federal election, offering flexibility before April 28.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ“Š Discover advance poll hours, ID rules, special ballot options, and tips for a smooth voting experience ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป

18.04.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Having duck for supper, like a recovering Catholic ๐Ÿคฃ. Have a good Easter! ๐Ÿฃ

18.04.2025 19:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Conservatives and Liberals have supported the CBC for 87 years.

So whatโ€™s changed?

Pierre Poilievre doesnโ€™t like getting asked tough questions.

The CBC isnโ€™t Liberal or Conservative, itโ€™s just Canadian.

18.04.2025 18:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 26    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As British soldiers were being evacuated from Dunkirk, the 1st Canadian Division was already in the UK as the only fully armed force to defend the shores.
This photo of Canadians in the Battle of Britain is displayed across from our parliament.
We fought fascism from day 1.
Don't fuck with us.

16.04.2025 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7334    ๐Ÿ” 1802    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 236    ๐Ÿ“Œ 105
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Individuals between the ages of 40-49 years are now eligible for the Provincial Breast Screening Program.

This is part of #GovNL's commitment to improving health outcomes for residents in the province.

Learn more: gov.nl.ca/releases/202...

03.04.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, a month of generosity, community service and peace.ย 
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As Muslim Canadians gather with family and community tonight, we can all strive to uphold these important values. Eid Mubarak.

30.03.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1879    ๐Ÿ” 220    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13