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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Justin Trudeau swarmed by protesters in Belleville - What has happened to civility in politics?

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  What has happened to civility?  Sadly, it appears that Trumpism and right-wing Republicanism is seeping into Canada.  On July 20th, Prime ...
Monday, July 10, 2023

Orillia and Stephen Leacock Home Photos

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Last week I visited the beautiful city of Orillia, Ontario, about 30 kilometres (18 miles) northeast of Barrie in Simcoe County.  I photogra...
Friday, July 7, 2023

Former Canadian PM seeks closer ties between Conservative Party and Hungarian quasi dictator

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Has former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper been channeling his inner Donald Trump?  Is that why he wants his party to embrace a Hunga...
Saturday, July 1, 2023

Canada Day Reflections

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“My dream is for people around the world to look up and to see Canada like a little jewel sitting at the top of the continent.”  ~ Attribute...
Friday, June 23, 2023

Remembering Canada's deadliest terrorist attack, the bombing of Air India Flight 182

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Today is Canada's National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.  It is observed in memory of the victims of acts of terror in Ca...
Saturday, June 17, 2023

Whatever happened to Bridget Fonda?

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“I wonder what kind of satisfaction I would have with where I am now if I wasn’t part of a family that has done such phenomenal work. I wond...
Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Toronto Blue Jays woefully thin in starting pitching

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Alek Manoah "Toronto’s pitching depth offers no hero, no knight in shining armor to ride in and save the day. Only Manoah can do that, ...
Monday, May 15, 2023

Why has no Canadian-based team won the Stanley Cup since 1993?

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Last night the Edmonton Oilers were eliminated from Stanley Cup tournament by the Las Vegas Golden Knights.  The Oilers were the last Canadi...
Monday, May 8, 2023

Beautiful Centennial Park Conservatory Photos

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On Saturday, May 6, I spent part of the afternoon at the Conservatory at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario.  Here are some photos I took...
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Florida Panthers unfair to Toronto Maple Leafs and Canadian hockey fans

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The Florida Panthers have decided not to sell tickets directly to Canadians for their playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.  This is ...
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Vocabulary Quiz #9: Ten words beginning with the letter "Z"

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  Number 16 Vocabulary Quiz #9 Ten words beginning with the letter "Z" Number 16 presents a multiple choice vocabulary quiz.  Choo...
Saturday, April 29, 2023

The real reason Trump and Republicans are focusing on Biden's age

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U.S. President Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942.  Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946.  Biden is 80 years old,  Trump is 76 years ...
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Shame! Canadian banks are world's top fossil fuel funders - Royal Bank the worst offender

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What a blight on Canada's reputation!  The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has the dubious distinction of being the Number.1 financier of fos...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Bravo to Rogers for subway cell phone deal

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 "We know safety is top of mind for Torontonians.  Residents and visitors expect wireless connectivity when they're travelling on t...

Language Corner: Funny words

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  Hello Number 16 Readers I thought you might enjoy these observations about words from "The Laughing Librarian."  English is a cr...
Monday, April 10, 2023

Will Bell, Rogers and Telus put public safety before profits?

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As Torontonians know all too well, there have random attacks and murders on our public transit system, the TTC.  This surge in public transp...
Sunday, April 9, 2023

Easter Reflections 2023

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  “Christ is risen: The world below lies desolate. Christ is risen: The spirits of evil are fallen. Christ is risen: The angels of God are r...