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    Steven Page on feeling 'peace and terror' ahead of Barenaked Ladies reunion

    Page hasn't been in the same room with the rest of BNL in 9 years. Being inducted brings them together. Fabulous video at link. Robertson and Page are interviewed. Topics include why Page left. When they met. Friends since Grade 4. Coming together after so long. More. --- Steven Page on...
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    Security experts sound alarm about Canada's ties to Chinese tech company Huawei

    This was talked about three years ago by agencies concerned with securing data, but keeps coming back. The talk three years ago was about several Huawei devices, but their hot spots seemed to be the tech that bothered security people the most. --- Security experts sound alarm about Canada's...
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    Facebook’s Zuckerberg admits mistakes, outlines fixes

    So, apart from Cliffy's computer, which would melt if FB was no longer available, Zuckerberg feels that user data must be detected. I'm sorry, but I have a hard time believing that such a large source like FB - 50 million users - is no longer going to be used for data mining. --- Facebook’s...
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    Doug Ford’s common touch might outflank Kathleen Wynne’s statist compassion

    It's a good interpretation of Ford, I guess. I wonder if Ford will get more positive press in the coming weeks? --- COMMENTARY: Doug Ford’s common touch might outflank Kathleen Wynne’s statist compassion 640 Toronto - Tasha Kheirriden “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Those are...
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    Global Warming: still the ‘Greatest Scam in History’

    Governments must think up new and different ways of taxing people. Carbon taxing is good. They collect the money, but don't do anything with the money "in a carbon way".
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    Progressive Conservatives driving towards majority government

    Jiminy Jillikers! I don't put much faith in polls, unless they are done a few days before a vote. This result isn't a surprise, but the attitude of those polled is interesting. The Liberals, and to a lesser extent, the NDP, have been predicting gloom and doom for Ontario should Ford win. It's...
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    BC's Sunshine Coast

    Fireball XL5 intro. Filmed on the Sunshine coast of BC, the rocket carriers that ejected as XL5 took off filled the Georgia Straight and formed the peninsula on Keats Island. 6ifS2nP53Zs Later, the BC government ordered the debris removed, but it was too late. It had embedded itself on the...
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    Jagmeet Singh defends appearance at Sikh independence rally

    Jagmeet, buddy, youre going to be sorry you did this, unless you immediately kick in the damage control! Suggesting armed conflict to establish a homeland isn't an NDP or Canadian thing. --- Jagmeet Singh defends appearance at Sikh independence rally Some members of the crowd can be seen...
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    Trump elevates simmering Mueller, McCabe grievances to boil

    This should send OB and the crew over the edge. Which begs the question: Is the Mueller investigation completely unbiased? Is Mueller dragging out the investigation because of the salary and expense account? No evidence of collusion or illegal dealing with the Russian government by Trump have...
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    Thousands of students flood Waterloo, Ont. street for St. Patrick's party

    Oh my! St Patrick's Day wasn't fun for some people in Waterloo, ON yesterday! --- Thousands of students flood Waterloo, Ont. street for St. Patrick's party - CTV News...
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    Ontario NDP promises pharmacare, dental benefits for all

    Will the NDP get any traction with this "pledge" to Ontario voters? Is the ghost of Bob Rae still haunting Ontario? --- Ontario NDP promises pharmacare, dental benefits for all Salmaan Farooqui, The Canadian Press TORONTO -- Ontario's New Democrat leader unveiled parts of her platform at a...
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    Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald dies at 62

    Sad story. MacDonald had a series of medical problems. I guess this is why we haven't heard much from him the past few years. --- Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald dies at 62 The renowned comedian died at a Ottawa hospital due to heart complications Canadian comedian Mike MacDonald died...
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    Cdn Forces in Germany - 1981

    This is an 18 minute video, shot in 1981, showing what the Cdn Forces was doing in Germany. Or West Germany at the time. I was there when they made this, but they didn't catch me on video. :lol: A year after this was made, the battle commander (1 CAG Commander), Col Frazer, would crash his 104...
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    U.S. revives Cold War-era planes to defend America

    With the unpredictable nature of North Korea's threat looming, the U.S. is ramping up its defences by putting Cold War-era planes back in the air. CBC News went to Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to take a look at the planes being deployed against Kim Jong-un. 4 minute video of B52s and...
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    Saskatchewan would support Alberta's decision to turn off oil taps

    It's nice to see support for the pipeline. All the anti-pipeline folks must be beside themselves with anger. --- Saskatchewan would support Alberta's decision to turn off oil taps Premier Moe says Saskatchewan won't help source oil for Canada if Alberta decides to cut supply Elise von Scheel ·...
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    Trump's goal of 'energy dominance' could change the global balance of power

    This would be a major shift of the world dynamic. When you lessen or eliminate dependence on other nations for things like oil, food, or raw materials, you are firmly in the driver's eat. This could spell disaster for the ME, as N. America is a big client. And so much for oil being passé. ---...
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    Radio-Canada reporter arrested for criminal harassment after contacting source ‘3 tim

    This is one of those stories where you want to hear what the police have to say about the arrest. Of course, charges are up to the Crown. --- Radio-Canada reporter arrested for criminal harassment after contacting source ‘3 times’ By Abigail Bimman, Global News A CBC Radio-Canada reporter has...
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    Jagmeet Singh wants Canada to declare 1980s anti-Sikh violence in India a genocide

    I don't know how to take this. I know he's a Sikh, but he's a Canadian and a politician. Rather than worrying about something that happened in India years ago, worry about what's happening in the present here. Let India deal with it. I have to wonder if he is playing to Sikhs in Canada for...
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    Toys ‘R’ Us in talks to sell Canadian business as it closes U.S. stores

    Without major restructuring, I believe that the 82 Canadian Toyz R Us will go the way of the parent US company. Bankruptcy, even if they manage to sell the Cdn holdings to MGA Entertainment. Businesses that cannot adapt will die. --- Toys ‘R’ Us in talks to sell Canadian business as it closes...
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    The rising cost of space on hydro poles may result in a hike in the cost of internet

    Because of where I live, I use satellite for my Internet. I believe this is an option for people living in cities as well. My provider tells me the proposed hike will not affect my rate. Regardless, I think that any excuse to increase rates without cause will happen, but for now, I have to trust...