The greatest threat Russia presents right now is that it gains more at the negotiation table than it has achieved on the battlefield.

Russia’s maximalist demands cannot be met with a minimalist response.

Extract of my speech at Munich Security Conference ↓

Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. | CBC News Speaking at an Ottawa gala late Wednesday, former prime minister Stephen Harper said that Canada must urgently pivot in the face of an erratic U.S. president and reduce its dependence on the American ...

Stephen Harper says Canada must urgently reduce its dependence on the U.S. Former prime minister says Canada should consider hitting U.S. goods with tariffs as trade war drags on, @jptasker.bsky.social reports www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

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#OTD 1/2/1911 #RememberRCN -The first recruiting posters for the Naval Service of Canada are issued to Post Offices across Canada. The name "Royal Canadian Navy" was not authorized until the following August.

Every day I'm proud to be a Canadian ❤️ 🇨🇦

Harvey Glatt’s estate sale gives Ottawans a chance to own part of the music mogul’s legacy A home filled with love, history and music was put in the spotlight today as the family of an Ottawa music mogul put his items on offer in an estate sale.

Harvey Glatt’s estate sale gives Ottawans a chance to own part of the music mogul’s legacy

Remembrance Day is a time to honour the sacrifices of Canadians across generations. Our annual tribute recognizes those who served and shares stories that might otherwise be forgotten.

Watch "Forgotten War": bit.ly/47L3UEU

Stream our Remembrance Day playlist: bit.ly/4hZtxqm

#RemembranceDay

Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies at 54 | CBC News Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.

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Canada has lost great one. Tim Cook was passionate at making sure that Canadians did not forget some key elements of our heritage and history. Thank you Tim. RIP

Based on helpful feedback, I have added two more bourbon-like B.C. whiskies to my "Canadian bourbons" blog page, canadiancynic.blogspot.com/2025/02/buy-...
* "B-Word" from Stillhead Distillery in Duncan
* "Unruly Suburban Whisky" from Wayward Distillery in Courtenay
More suggestions, please.

Harvey Glatt, Ottawa music giant, dead at 91 | CBC News Harvey Glatt, a leading figure in Ottawa's music scene for six decades who devoted his life to the promotion of culture and entertainment in the city, has died at the age of 91.

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Ottawa has lost Harvey and Louise Glatt - two quiet giants that made this city a better place.

Hey, as a librarian I have to tell you

You don't have to finish a book that doesn't interest you. Life's too short for that. Not your jam? You have my permission to move on to the next book.

There’s a bad day at the office for more than one person…

Well said. The logistics behind what eventually got to the front lines was truly amazing.

Well said. This election has the entire country aware and engaged. Starting with the 2 big parties neck and neck polling-wise, it will be a rare campaign that truly matters in every way. Let’s get at it.

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Interesting discussion about bilingualism in Canada today.

Pretty sensible. “Canada is actively looking at potential alternatives to the U.S.-built F-35 stealth fighter and will hold conversations with rival aircraft makers, Defence Minister Bill Blair said late Friday” www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7484477

A mostly blank page with the words Strong and Free, from the English version of the Canadian national anthem ) Below the fold of this newspaper sheet , in smaller type, news and editorial references to the trade war

This is the first page of this morning’s edition of the Globe and Mail (arguably the English Canadian paper of record)
I don’t remember seeing anything like this before

As I said, this is Canada’s Day Zero. Economically and politically. Canadian history now has a before and an after, centred on this day

Flag Day

The Maple Leaf Forever!