Illuminating read: A Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnit. Doesn't mention Gander, but does cite 9/11 as a case study, among others, in a litany of effective self-organizing crisis management by ordinary folk in times of dire circumstances. Perhaps we should have Broadway musicals about each of these cases...no! I hate musicals. And Gander may be full of ordinary folk, but they showed to what extent they can be extraordinary when the need arises.
Just watching PM Carney’s presser re: breakdown of US trade negotiations. One thing that hit home for me was his comment on Canadians being resilient and how we take care of each other. The people of Gander came immediately to mind.
Help your struggling neighbour, family , and even strangers where you can, while Canada builds its economy and fights the most important fight of our lives in more than 80 years.
Canada, let’s pull a Gander, for Canadians this time.
My elderly mother has digestive issues with the meal replacement drinks made with soy products. She has had no problem with Sperri Original (https://www.sperri.ca/ ) and has been drinking a container a day for 6+ months.
Sperri products are low FODMAP, plant-based, and free of most allergens. I haven’t found Sperri in stores (I am in Ontario) but have them delivered on a subscription basis. I’m thrilled to have found a Canadian-made alternative that is well tolerated by those with IBS.
I hope you plan to come to Nova Scotia before heading back home to visit the memorial of Swiss Air Flight 111. It is something to behold. This will be the 28th anniversary.
And as of today Saturday Aug. 22, guess what no deal because the US changed the deal at the last minute! Elbows up!
All of this produce was locally grown. In many cases the name of the grower is listed on the signs. Support local! Say no to USA produce!
How Gander and its neighbours became one town
via From Far and Wide by Tod Maffin...so naturally I invited the entire town out to help me find it.
✅ WATCH THE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KlQov9_moMM
(Or watch the livestream tomorrow at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRNBq4yPJQ4)
USian foreign interference.
It’s not like they haven’t consistently interfered with us all these years past!
TODAY IN CANADA: In 2013, Chief Superintendent Brenda Butterworth-Carr from the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Hän Nation in Yukon became the first Indigenous woman commanding officer to lead an RCMP division.
🪶YOUR SAY: Does Canada adequately recognize the achievements of Indigenous people?
I don't have a Health Infusion page up for my area (the closest one appears to be in Sarnia) but I saw this posted at my post office today. I realize that the ad itself is looking for recruiters, not candidates, but the event that it references is to recruit healthcare professionals. I know that Chatham-Kent is desperately low on GPs as it took several years for me to find one and my doctor is an hour away.
Every small town is a lighthouse waiting for a ship.
My thanks to Gander Social for helping me get to Gander to commemorate the area’s role on 9/11.
On display at Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River, BC. She's 95 and very into her art
Announcement today that we have agreed to return us booze to the shelves as part of a Tentative trade deal. PFTTTTT, why should we trust the orange turd not to change his mind again. Sign the the deal and let’s get on with it for crying out loud!
I am on vacation in Huntsville, and it reminded me of when. The G7 has their big conference at Deerhurst Resort.
This is one of the most beautiful places (one of many!) in Canada, renowned for its waterfront and scenery.
And yes, the G7 used a fake backdrop for their photos.
Still one of the most pointless and dumb things I have heard. Ever.
TODAY IN CANADA: In 1998, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that Quebec cannot legally secede from Canada without federal government approval.
🍁YOUR SAY: First, Quebec, now Alberta, what do you think is leading to the rise in separatism in Canada?
Put your thinking toque on! It's time for another Cannections. Play now to see how quickly you can solve today's puzzle.
https://games.hey.cafe/cannections/thursday
Not long ago I read a report that US companies were shipping by rail across Canada as it was quicker and more reliable. With that in mind, plus recognizing the dismal on time performance of VIA because of the busy cargo dominant carriers, would it not be worth while to twin the existing coast to coast rail system?
Passenger travel would become truly dependable while cargo will have their own system. Canada could build the new requisite carriages and engines with steel and aluminum keeping workers employed! Oh! How about subways to get people out of cars? .. sorry, exuberance comes unannounced…. Have a good day Canada!
Am I being somewhat petty or overly obsessed with details when I say the following. Canada, as a country, did NOT officially exist prior to 1867. How then can anyone say (as Peter Armstrong just did) that CANADA burned down the US White House during the War of 1812?
Years ago while travelling in Newfoundland, I was impressed by the province's ability to promote literature written by Newfoundlanders. As Canadians, I don't think we do enough to promote Canadian authors. For example, Robert J Sawyer has just won the Aurora, the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Award for best novel of the year. Ever heard of him? Order of Canada. Ever heard of the award? Another area of Canadian literature is the many self-published works by new, up coming authors such as Julian Jackson. (Powder & Poison) Have you ever actively perused Canadian works? I am sure we can all name a few famous authors but I bet you can't name one famous (or not so famous) Canadian author who is not in that short list of the very greats like Atwood, Burton or Leacock. So here's a challenge. Next time you're at the library or downloading an ebook, give a Canadian author a try.
Hello, I would like to have a conversation with Tod regarding advocating for the increase of affordable wheelchair accessible accommodations on Vancouver Island. There has been a great increase in accessible places to visit on the island, but they are difficult to visit if you do not have a place to stay. Thanks
Wednesday night I’ll be around to hang out, if anyone wants to say hi!
Details in the Events section here in the Clubhouse:
https://farandwide.beehiiv.com/community/events
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