Indigenous Peoples mapped this continent thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
Today, Diana and I visited the Nanaimo Museum to learn more about the rich histories, cultures, and languages of Indigenous Peoples โ and their enduring contributions to Canada.
Emergency vet care. People who canโt afford it. Life-saving treatment. We cover it. She donates monthly. Still. Years later. โBecause someone covered Max.
Now I cover others.โ Saved ninety-three animals. Dogs. Cats. Even a parrot. Families kept their pets. Their companions. Their family. She volunteers now. Fundraises. Organizes.
I work at a vet clinic. Receptionist. Front desk. Woman came in. Dog hit by car. Bleeding. Dying. โPlease save him. Iโll pay anything.โ Vet took him. Emergency surgery. Four hours. Touch and go. Survived. Bill was thirty-two hundred dollars.
She didnโt have it. โI can pay two hundred now. Then monthly. I promise.โ Vet wanted half upfront. Policy. Watched her break down. โHeโs all I have. My husband died. Kids grown. Gone. Just me and Max. Please.โ Told
the vet Iโd cover it. My savings. โSheโll pay me back.โ
She did. Fifty dollars a month. Took her four years. Every payment on time. Handwritten thank you notes. Updates on Max. Pictures. He lived six more years. Happy. Healthy.
When he passed she came in. Crying. Grateful. โThank you for giving me six more years.โ
Final payment she included extra. Five hundred dollars. โFor the next person.โ Started a fund. โMaxโs Fund.โ
โBecause a receptionist saw me breaking and chose kindness.โ
Brought a family in last week. Dog hit by car. No money. Terrified. Crying.
Covered it. Maxโs Fund. They hugged me. โHow can we repay you?โ โLove that dog. Thatโs enough.โ Sometimes thirty-two hundred dollars saves more than one life.
En tant que Canadiennes et Canadiens, nous avons la responsabilitรฉ de protรฉger les paysages et les cours dโeau exceptionnels dont nous avons hรฉritรฉ.
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The Boston Globe has dedicated a full page in today's edition to the Tartan Army ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐บ๐ธ
The letter in Boston's largest newspaper reads: "Dear Tartan Army,
"You came for the World Cup, but gave us something more.
"For a week, you turned train stations into singalongs, Fenway into a football ground, and an ordinary June into something we'll be talking about for years.
"Boston has hosted championships, parades, and celebrations of every kind. But we've never hosted guests quite like you all.
"Thank you for the laughter, the bagpipes and the memories. The World Cup will move on. So will the songs, but we'll never forget the joy you brought to our city."
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This photo is what it looks like when you love your country
Find me one photo of Pierre Poilievre, Danielle Smith, Doug Ford, Melissa Lantsman, Chris Warkentin, any current or former CPC MPs (i.e. Michelle Ferreri) or any MapleMAGA being this happy for Canada
You won't find one
I spent years neglecting my sketchbooks while adult life took center stage, but these quirky watercolor creatures are finally pulling me back to my desk. Reclaiming the simple artistic joy we abandoned long ago offers a wonderful sense of peace and playful healing. Visit the link in my bio to download these 47 Funny Farm Animals Printable Coloring Pages and begin your creative escape today. #watercolor
Angus: Why would Vancouver-based NovaRed Mining hire Kristi Noem? I mean, you have to be some kind of toxic to get kicked out of Donald Trump's cabinet ... What's going on here? She has no business being in this country and she has no business representing Canadian interests.
In Germany, select supermarkets have introduced a thoughtful innovation for dog owners: pet parking pads.
These are modern, temperature-controlled and ventilated kennels installed near store entrances, allowing dogs to rest safely and comfortably while their owners shop inside. Developed by companies like DogSpot, the pods are designed to be secure, hygienic, and low-stress for pets. Owners can lock and unlock them conveniently via a smartphone app or a store-issued code.
The system helps prevent common risks such as dogs being tied up outside in bad weather or left in hot cars. The kennels maintain a pleasant climate year-round and feature transparent panels so dogs can see their surroundings, helping to reduce anxiety.