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Certainly a big part of my childhood.

A vibrant neon-lit sign for "Sam's Records and Entertainment" at night, featuring the bold "SAM" in red cursive script repeated across the top. Below, two oversized red vinyl records glow with white concentric grooves: the left labeled "THIS SAM'S ENTERTAINMENT" and the right "THAT'S SAM'S STYLE." Additional signs read "YES! THIS SAM RECORD MAN" and "THIS SAM RECORD IS," flanking the entrance to a dimly lit record store with mannequins, clothing racks, and glowing "OPEN" sign visible through glass doors and windows. The urban street scene is softly illuminated by streetlights, with a subtle watermark "Photo by Doug Finney."

Sam Sniderman was a Toronto icon.
His store, Sam the Record Man, was a landmark of the city. His company expanded across Canada and at one point had 140 locations.
This is the story of Sam Sniderman and his famous business.

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Live long and prosper

BREAKING: Gavin Newsom just launched his “Patriot Store” to raise money to redistrict California.

Please donate or at least SHARE!

Petition to investigate public statements that are false or misleading by sitting Members of Parliament:

e-6679
Petition to the House of Commons

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❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER 🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

Did someone say cheese?

He has a remarkable voice.

I mean, it's not wrong. And it's fawkin funny.

Love this idea

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Hmm, note to self: add flip couch over to regular spring cleaning activities.

Urgent reminder. With the extreme heat, we are asking everyone to please put out fresh water for wildlife. No food, just water. This small act can make a big difference for animals trying to survive the heat. Miigwich! 🦝🦊🦨🐻🦌🇨🇦🇺🇸
#WildlifeRescue #HeatDome #HelpWildlife #FreshWaterSavesLives

The black-and-white photo depicts John Turner, dressed in a formal suit and tie. He has neatly combed, light-colored hair and is looking slightly to the side with a gentle smile. The background is plain and dark, keeping the focus on his attire and expression.

On this day in 1929, John Turner was born in Richmond, England.
He served in Parliament from 1962 to 1976 and 1984 to 1993. In that time he served as Prime Minister (1984) and Leader of the Opposition (1984-1990).
Let's explore his life in pictures.

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The photo is the cover of the first issue of "The Body Politic," a gay liberation newspaper, dated November-December 1971, priced at 25 cents. The cover features a black-and-white image of a group of people standing near a bus with a sign reading "Gay Rally Ottawa." The individuals are dressed in 1970s-style clothing, including coats and bell-bottom pants. The title "The Body Politic" is prominently displayed in large, stylized letters, with "gay liberation newspaper" written above it. The word "Charter" is partially visible on the bus. The publication is credited to Toronto.

When The Body Politic debuted in 1971, it was the first significant gay publication in Canadian history.
It played a critical role in the fight for LGBTQ rights for the next 16 years, while enduring harassment and police raids.
This is the story of The Body Politic.

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This is sad to hear

Canadian House of Commons Petition e-6389 has doubled in signatures in 24 hrs. Let’s keep this going Canada

It requests the Canadian govt make it mandatory for elected party leaders to obtain security clearance.

Sign and share.

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1.8 billions years of #Earth in 60 seconds
#EarthSky
#Reddit
r/damnthatsinteresting

Doug Ford's Bill 5 will override Indigenous rights to force risky developments on traditional territories.
The people of Treaty 9 will stand up to defend the land.
Doug the grifter is about to taught a basic lesson in Canadian history.

One of the greats

2/ my introduction to Tolkien. 12 years old new in town. Cover to cover in 1 March break

Layered universe fragile bonds. Not the first book in this series but the first I read

The black-and-white photo shows Elijah Harper seated at a desk, wearing a suit with a patterned tie and a large circular pendant. He holds an eagle feather in one hand, with an earpiece visible, and a microphone on the table in front of him, suggesting a formal or parliamentary setting.

Elijah Harper was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, little known outside of the province.
But when he refused to accept the Meech Lake Accord and voted against it while holding an eagle's feather, he became an icon of resistance.
This is his story.

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The photo, titled Wait for Me, Daddy, is one of the most famous Canadian photos of the 20th century.
Seen as a heartwarming photo of sacrifice during war, there is much more to tell about this photograph.
This is the story of Wait for Me, Daddy.

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Keep this disgrace of a person out of our country

I have an awful feeling he'll end up in oxford. It's as safe a conservative seat as you can get.

The photo is a black-and-white illustration depicting a scene of early surveying or exploration. In the foreground, a man is seated on the ground, deeply engrossed in using a surveying instrument, likely a theodolite or similar device, to measure angles or directions. He is dressed in period clothing, suggesting a historical setting. Around him are various tools and equipment, including a notebook, a triangular frame, and what appears to be a compass or another surveying tool.

David Thompson travelled 90,000 km across North America, mapping 4.9 million square kilometres.
He was the greatest land geographer in history and my favourite historical figure.
This is his amazing story.

Listen to my episode about him here 👇
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My dog had to go out rather urgently. Now he's sleeping peaceful and I'm grumpy scrolling bluesky and contemplating best places to watch the sun rise.