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Barry Sanschagrin

@barsans.bsky.social

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canadian | Retired member of the Canadian Army | Habs fan | Photography and Travel | πŸ’ to @vickyp83.bsky.social and Dad to the Boo. #ottawa

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CANADA WINS ANOTHER SILVER πŸ₯ˆ

Ivanie Blondin takes silver in women’s mass start speedskating.

#MilanoCortina2026

21.02.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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WHAT A FINISH‼️πŸ₯‡

CANADA STRIKES GOLD IN MEN'S CURLING.

#MilanoCortina2026

21.02.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 304    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 19
A speed skater in a red, white, and black racing suit with maple leaf patterns skates on an indoor ice rink. The skater is leaning forward in a low stance, wearing a red-and-white cap, protective glasses, and black skates with long blades. The suit shows β€œCAN” on one leg and a small maple leaf crest on the chest. The background is a smooth, bright white ice surface with no visible crowd or boards.

A speed skater in a red, white, and black racing suit with maple leaf patterns skates on an indoor ice rink. The skater is leaning forward in a low stance, wearing a red-and-white cap, protective glasses, and black skates with long blades. The suit shows β€œCAN” on one leg and a small maple leaf crest on the chest. The background is a smooth, bright white ice surface with no visible crowd or boards.

Ivanie Blondin has won silver in the Speed Skating Women's Mass Start event! This is her second medal at the Games, to go with her gold in the Team Pursuit.
The event was introduced at the 2018 and Ivanie won silver in the event in 2022.

21.02.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 90    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Meanwhile, most of the private sector has been back at work for years.

So what makes federal employees so special?

Transit problems? Yes, it’s a mess. But it’s your mess. Fixing it is literally your job and the job of your colleagues.

21.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Before the pandemic, federal public servants went to the office five days a week. No crisis. No collapse. The job got done.

Work-from-home was a temporary solution to an extraordinary situation. It’s not a permanent entitlement, no matter what PSAC and the other unions claim.

21.02.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BRONZE FOR CANADA πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

TEAM HOMAN IS LEAVING THE OLYMPICS WITH A MEDAL.

And after starting 1-3 this seemed unlikely. They didn’t quit. Won six of their last seven games. Beat the USA to claim women’s curling bronze. Resilient. Triumphant.

21.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 571    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 19

Thank you! All the best.

21.02.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey Glen, Just wanted to reach out and thank for your service to our city and to your constituents in Stittsville. I also want to thank you for being so accessible and for keeping us updated on the issues. Even though my family and I don’t live in your ward, you’ve helped us out a couple of times.

21.02.2026 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rideau St., viewing east (across Rideau-Sussex), 1954. Bowles Lunch sign visible centre-right.
My 2021 article on Bowles: apt613.ca/capital-hist...
[Postcard via Ilia Ekchtout]

21.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ironically, three of the missing packages showed up later that day. Still waiting on two more.

It’s amazing how deliveries can suddenly appear. But, sure they aren’t bundling mail.

#canadapost
@cp24-mirror.bsky.social
@ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social

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21.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Update on Canada Post:

Spoke to customer service last Wednesday night and got the runaround from the call centre rep. Asked for a supervisor. After a 10 minute conversation, he promised to call me back Thursday afternoon with an update. Never happened.

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21.02.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BRONZE FOR CANADA! πŸ₯‰

Brendan Mackay earns the bronze medal in Men's Freeski Halfpipe! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

#MilanoCortina2026

20.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Ottawa for reduced visibility in heavy snow. Snowfall of ~10cm is expected. #ONStorm

20.02.2026 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ANOTHER MEDAL FOR MALTAIS πŸ₯‰

ValΓ©rie Maltais wins bronze in the women’s 1500m to win her third medal of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympics

20.02.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

20.02.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Donald, all the rambling and tantrums don’t make you tough. They make you a washed-up old man yelling at a world that’s already moved on.

20.02.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada claim’s their 15th medal of the #MilanoCortina2026 games! πŸ₯ˆπŸ’

19.02.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 9

It’s always tough to lose to the US, but this one stings. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ₯ˆ

Ladies, Canada is proud of you.

19.02.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s go ladies! #gocanadago πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

19.02.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meanwhile, the Government of Canada is handing them a $1.1-billion β€œloan” while they’re already $5 billion in debt. If taxpayers are footing the bill, the least customers deserve is reliable delivery and real answers.

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@joellightbound.bsky.social @canadapostcorp.bsky.social #canadapost #ottawa

19.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Customer service just repeats β€œbe patient” and β€œmail goes out every day.” That’s not service, that’s a script.

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19.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What is going on with Canada Post??

Two packages mailed from Ottawa and one from Stittsville on February 6 still haven’t arrived, and I live in Vanier. That’s local mail. It shouldn’t take two weeks.

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19.02.2026 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ˜† @princesscruise.bsky.social @vickyp83.bsky.social

19.02.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ANOTHER MEDAL FOR CANADA πŸ™Œ

Canada wins a bronze in women’s 3000m shot track relay! πŸ₯‰

#MilanoCortina2026

18.02.2026 20:21 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CANADA HAS WON THEIR FOURTH GOLD πŸ₯‡

Steven Dubois wins the men’s 500m short track to take home another gold medal for Canada πŸ™Œ

#MilanoCortina2026

18.02.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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JENEROUX: "After further reflection with my family, and conversations with colleagues and constituents, I will be continuing to serve in Parliament β€” and I will be working with PM Carney as a part of his new government to help build our country's strength as we face the challenges ahead."

18.02.2026 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

That was a little to close for comfort. πŸ˜… πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ #gocanadago

I don’t normally say nice things about Marner, but man he keeps coming through for Canada.

18.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GOLD FOR CANADA! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Isabelle Weidemann, Valerie Maltais and Ivanie Blondin win gold over Netherlands in the Women's Team Pursuit event! πŸ₯‡

#MilanoCortina2026

17.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Freezing Drizzle Advisory just issued for Ottawa for overnight into Tuesday morning. #ONStorm

16.02.2026 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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CANADA STRIKES GOLD AGAIN! πŸ₯‡πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

Megan Oldham takes home the gold medal in the women’s freeski big air event. This is her second medal of the #MilanoCortina2026 Olympics!

16.02.2026 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 122    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5

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