Brooke Pigott

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Erling Haaland paid $134,000 for a 430-year-old Viking kings manuscript, then gifted it to his hometown. He said: “I’ve never been a big reader, but I want people to read about those who came from my area.”

Erling Haaland and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, quietly acquired one of Norway’s greatest literary treasures at auction: a 1594 edition of Snorri Sturluson’s Kongesagaer. Translated by Mattis Størssøn from Old Norse into Danish, it was the first printed history of Norway and helped preserve the stories of the nation’s medieval kings for generations.

Widely regarded as one of the most significant works in Norwegian literary history, the copy purchased by the Haalands was the only complete edition still in private ownership. It sold for 1.3 million Norwegian kroner (about $134,000), setting the record as the most expensive Norwegian book ever sold at auction.

Instead of keeping the rare volume in a private collection, the Haalands donated it to the library in Time Municipality, where Erling grew up. The book is now on public display, and the donation also funded a reading competition to inspire local children and young people to discover Norway’s history and literary heritage.

[Kyle Brittain @BadWeatherKyle]

Incredible evening in Alberta's Sheep River valley!

[Greater Vancouver Board of Trade @BoardofTrade]

We are thrilled to congratulate Susannah Pierce on her appointment as Consul General of Canada in New York.  🎉 
 
We are deeply grateful for her contributions, commitment, and service. Thank you, Susannah, for the many ways you have helped move our region forward.👏

[Katy Merrifield 🇨🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @katy_merrifield]

Susannah is one of the most admired and capable Executives in Western Canada. She will serve Canada incredibly well in this new role.

[Erling Haaland @Erling]

Goodbye 🇺🇸 It’s been emotional!

[Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety]

Imagine having this as your work station ~ in 1963, Marion Ash worked at the Wall Court Floral Library in Corfe Castle, Dorset, and here she is in the flower drying room (photo: John Drysdale)

[Brooke Pigott @brookepigott]

@BlaineBadiuk Keep fighting the good fight. That cartoon published 2006 - in about 20 years it’ll be clear :)

[Brooke Pigott @brookepigott]

Some things never change – certainly not, the G&M’s penchant for weakening Canada.

Thankful to Alberta’s Premier for strengthening the country with economic prosperity – as today’s threats (external + internal) are more economic centred than ever.

[Michelle Rempel Garner @MichelleRempel]

Wonder why there's a separatist referendum in Alberta? See this @globeandmail cartoon.

Alberta oil and gas funds Canada. Without it the whole country would be broke.

If you care about Canadian unity you'll denounce this 💩 like I am right now. Enough of this elitist garbage.

[Leah @leahcaldow]

True leadership is revealed through adversity.

You are thoughtful, gracious, and unwavering in your character.

Proud to call you my friend, @NVanCaroline.

[Anthony Koch @Anthony__Koch]

Was, is, and always will be, the ultimate class act.

[DimitriPantazopoulos @DPinBC]

Classy.

[Caroline Elliott @NVanCaroline]

I was in the backcountry for a few days and came back to some commentary about my leadership campaign. 

Here’s my response, not as a “liberal lobbyist from out east,” but as a born-and-raised British Columbian and lifelong federal Conservative voter. 

As someone who cast my ballot for Pierre for party leader, who voted for him again in the last general election, who publicly endorsed him ahead of his leadership review, and who has never had any reason to wish him anything but the greatest success:

Let’s set aside the apparent personal disputes, bring people together and win, because Conservatives fighting with each other only helps our adversaries and fails Canadians. 

Let’s focus on the massive challenges facing everyday citizens and propose a path forward that they can get excited about - a path that’s only possible if Conservatives unite and form government.

Let’s be proud of what we stand for as Conservatives, constructive about our nation’s very real difficulties, and welcome those who share our interest in empowering Canadians to live up to their enormous potential.

There’s simply too much at stake to do otherwise.

[Melissa Mbarki @MelissaMbarki]

Indian Relay 🏇

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

The Spanish broadcast of Sidny Lopes Cabral’s stunner does NOT disappoint

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[Hater Report @HaterReport]

VOZINHA VS ARGENTINA

[Cardus @cardusca]

This Canada Day, here's a different way to think about what holds this country together.

In his keynote at Cardus Exchange 2026, @howardanglin argues that a healthy federation is built not on sameness, but rather on something closer to love. Drawing on Rilke's line that "love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other," Howard makes the case that loving Canada means letting Quebec be Quebec, Alberta be Alberta, and Newfoundland be Newfoundland—not wishing every region were more like our own corner of the country.

As he puts it, to deny a province its own self-government is "a denial of its dignity and the right of its people to self-determination."

A fitting reflection for today: a country worth celebrating is one big enough to hold its differences with affection, not erase them.

In the comments, you'll find links to the transcript of Anglin's full keynote and video of his speech ⬇️

[Old Canada Series @oldcanadaseries]

Canadian soccer player, Stephen Antunes Eustáquio playing soccer as a kid in Leamington, Ontario. Eustáquio just scored to advance Canada further into the World Cup competition. 🇨🇦

[Caroline Elliott @NVanCaroline]

BC has 200+ First Nations with overlapping traditional territories covering every inch of the province.

As I explain to Global News: If we allow one provincial park to be shut down to non-Indigenous citizens on the basis of ancestry, it sets a problematic precedent for parks & public land all across BC.

I’ve been fighting this park closure since it first happened, and four summers later I’m not about to stop.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: BC’s beautiful provincial parks belong to ALL British Columbians.

[Brooke Pigott @brookepigott]

@honjamesmoore 😂