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In the Canadian war cemetery at Ravenna in Italy there are so many Canadian and Sikh graves. The Sikhs were side by side with the Canadians in the brutal battles through Italy.
They have served with valour in our armed forces.

05.11.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 708    πŸ” 182    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 11

DEAR ALL DECENT NEW YORKERS.

Please get out and vote for Zohran Mamdani today.

Do not let the bigots win.

04.11.2025 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 962    πŸ” 193    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 10
MEIDAS TOWN HALL IN PETERBOROUGH
YouTube video by Charlie Angus MEIDAS TOWN HALL IN PETERBOROUGH

Footage from the @meidascanada.ca townhall in Peterborough.
The storm isn't coming. The storm is here. It's all about being prepared for what is coming. We will get through this.
But it means showing up and taking back our democracy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF4N...

03.11.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 164    πŸ” 49    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1

Great Gatsby, really? Yea, still gonna need to see those Epstein files. And open the government you goons.

03.11.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Morsle - the daily Morse code challenge

You didn’t miss much!
Lots of contesters on almost every band and poor conditions. You should take advantage of days like this to work on your head copy, using the ARRL code files. Any speed you need is available. Or maybe spend the day playing morsle.fun
Don’t worry, everyone makes mistakes.

03.11.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The Netherlands showed us how it’s done. Enough of the nonsense! Sign it or by your inaction show your willingness to accept this crap. #ElbowsUp #ByeByePete #NoFacists #NotInCanada

02.11.2025 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦β€™s team the #TorontoBlueJays Not expected to win the AL East.! But instead won the AL East the ALCS and took the #LADodgers to extra innings in game 7 of the #WorldSeries. Nothing but respect for the #TorontoBlueJays and their stellar playoff run. #GoJaysGo #CanadasTeam #WellDone

02.11.2025 04:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do your research ahead of time so you know what might be available and how much it is worth
Check websites for buying used Ham gear to get an idea of the price
Know what you would like based on what you can afford. Best if you can buy from someone you know or someone who you know that knows them

31.10.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The asking price is not the final price
Keep looking

31.10.2025 02:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You’d be surprised what you can find at a local Hamfest for a decent price GL

30.10.2025 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I think you might need to prioritize what you want in a rig. I would love a rig with all the fancy things but it’s not practical for me financially. So I looked around and found a rig that is 30 years old but has the warc bands and can run 100 watts. I put a narrow CW filter in it. Check hamfests.

30.10.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

My mistake I was thinking of the 817/818 nice rigs but need that CW filter. I’m running a TS820S so I get it. 😎

30.10.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

One of the most underrated guitar players today!

30.10.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only recommendation for the FT 891 is try and find one with the narrow CW filter in it. Can be difficult to find but absolutely worth it.

30.10.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Last Republican, in cooperation with Meidas Touch Studios, out now!

29.10.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2721    πŸ” 585    πŸ’¬ 90    πŸ“Œ 15

Buy an older rig!
New stuff is either overpriced or poorly made. Not a great choice!

30.10.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING NEWS: The Last Republican β€” the new documentary from Meidas Studios about former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger β€” has debuted as the #1 documentary on Apple TV.

This is BIG!

30.10.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3227    πŸ” 805    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 27
RESPONDING TO LYING PETE HOEKSTRA
YouTube video by Charlie Angus RESPONDING TO LYING PETE HOEKSTRA

Lying Pete Hoekstra is now dropping f bombs in his attacks on Canada.
He has the gall to accuse of us foreign interference. That was his entire MO when he was ambassador to the Netherlands. They sent him packing.
Canada needs to give this guy the bum's rush.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v6J...

29.10.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 421    πŸ” 141    πŸ’¬ 52    πŸ“Œ 20
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The Epstein files stay hidden, but the Epstein Ballroom will be a prominent display.

28.10.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8007    πŸ” 3716    πŸ’¬ 446    πŸ“Œ 323

It’s not required buddy!
The thing is, that the more time you can spend on it,the quicker you will progress.
But as long as you consistently practice your speed and accuracy will improve.

27.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Are you sensing a great disturbance?

27.10.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Notice how quickly β€œwe want our nation to uphold Christian values” turns into β€œit’s not the government’s job to feed the hungry or help the poor!” which are actually things Christ taught his followers to value.

27.10.2025 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1250    πŸ” 361    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 17
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Code Practice Files The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.

Nah you’re probably just out of practice
Try this www.arrl.org/code-practic...

27.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Use the CW force buddy.
I was able to get NED and POL on Sunday morning on 10 m CW.

27.10.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A social media post from a verified account named β€œarlenedickinson” reads: β€œHey Democrats. We’ve literally now shown you how it’s done. Make an ad about the truth and broadcast it. Use real factual footage. That’s his achilles heel. What’s stopping you?” Below the text are engagement metrics showing 16.8K likes, 399 comments, 1.1K shares, and 42 saves.

A social media post from a verified account named β€œarlenedickinson” reads: β€œHey Democrats. We’ve literally now shown you how it’s done. Make an ad about the truth and broadcast it. Use real factual footage. That’s his achilles heel. What’s stopping you?” Below the text are engagement metrics showing 16.8K likes, 399 comments, 1.1K shares, and 42 saves.

This!!

27.10.2025 15:18 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
We are Canadian.
YouTube video by Average Joes We are Canadian.

Gotta say I agree with those that posted saying that this one is as good if not better m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lzh... #ElbowsUp #IAmCanadian #TrueNorthStrongAndFree

27.10.2025 01:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The inaugural Orange Noser Of The Week is Rep. Mark Harris. He’s been working overtime to rebrand all the corruption, DOJ weaponization, ICE violence against Americans, rising prices, and mass layoffs as β€œwins” for Trump.

Someone's trying to secure an invite to the Epstein Ballroom.

24.10.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1331    πŸ” 415    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 18

For those who said it couldn’t happen here. WAKE UP

23.10.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you wanted you to know that the link was not clickable

21.10.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Link for website not working

21.10.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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