Move to the U.S? Hard pass!
I'm looking for a job on the medical field, as a medical secretary or similar.
I keep seeing jobs in the healthcare field for nurses to get sponsored to move to the US. I think re rioters are getting desperate, as healthcare professionals are leaving the U.S to come here. (Thanks in big part to Tod's healthcare infusion movement)
So, yeah. Hard pass on that!
Average Canadian Can Participate
I was reading all the new posts at the Clubhouse this morning and it struck me again - this is the first time in my history that I remember, that Canadian citizens ourselves had such a collective voice. We always did but we are making real change. The world has stepped up and taken notice of us. Real proud moment.
The Tourism Infusion Handbook!
Does YOUR town need more healthcare workers or tourist $$?
Our local #Nanaimo Infusion event has resulted in 200+ nurses and doctors moving to #VancouverIsland, and more than a 1M dollars in tourism revenue.
Jocelyn and I wrote a guide on how it worked — copy & use it free!
At Walmart today,
I walked in to Walmart today, but exited within 30 minutes.
I noticed that they no longer identify country of origin especially on produce, fruit and pantry items. I came especially for celery and lettuce, and NO indication where they were from.
No longer a place for me to shop.
Instead I walked to my Co-Op near by.
SURPRISE!
"Cannections" is now available Mondays and Thursdays!
✅ PLAY NOW: https://games.hey.cafe/cannections/
Play the game everyone is talking about (and which has nothing to do with Connections from the N-Y Times which is an entirely & unrelated game that has nothing to do with this at all, I mean why would you even ask?)

Today in Canada: Bonjour, Moncton!
On today’s date in 2002, #Moncton NB became Canada’s first officially bilingual city.
🥖 Do you think more Canadian cities should formally adopt a second language?
Acts of Relentless Decency: Huggabowl
A Calgary teacher buys surplus food and turns it into meals served from a food truck. People can either buy food regularly, or buy a $5 token which someone facing food insecurity can use to buy a meal, no questions asked.
✅ huggabowl.com
Never mind
Never mind, Susan. The burning states are mostly Blue, so the Orange47 and his gang of thugs really don't care. They send fire alarms but no hoses. Rakes without handles. California Strong sends hot, dry, and inflammable messages of brother and sisterhood to Canada!
Registry of Foreign Influence
This isn’t for foreign interference but foreign influence. A good start but Canada does need a registry of foreign interference to. I emailed the link to NovaRed Mining as they hired Kristi Noem. https://www.canada.ca/en/foreign-influence-commissioner/registry.html
Today in Canada: Going for Gold
Gold in Amsterdam 🥇
TODAY IN CANADA: In 1928, Canada's women's 4x100m relay team set a world record of 48.4 seconds to win gold in Amsterdam. It was the first-ever Olympics to include women's track events.
🇨🇦𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗬: What's Canada's greatest Olympic moment, in your view?
Hi from Washington, DC!
Living in a liberal town currenly over-run with fascists. Oh, Canada!
An Open Letter to Donald Trump, from a Canadian
This is a very interesting video. Sad in some respects and funny in others.
I am particularly fond of the delivery of millions of rakes from Canadian Tire for purpose of raking the forests. It's sad because of the recent devastation of Spokane and other American towns have experienced.
Any Wordlers in the Club?
I found today’s tricky. 😑
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BREAKING: Veteran broadcaster Lloyd Robertson dies
What a huge loss for Canada. Lloyd Robertson was a giant in Canadian news journalism and broadcasting. They don’t make them like Lloyd any more.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/lloyd-robertson-obit-9.7296571

Election Canada
Dissatisfaction is escalating across Western Canada. The official verification of over 220,000 petition signatures by Elections Alberta—exceeding the required threshold by more than 40,000—has officially cleared the path for a referendum on Alberta independence
"The Americans are Coming" — Macleans
"I saw a TikTok video of something called the Vancouver Island Healthcare Infusion... an invitation for U.S. medical professionals to visit in the hope of convincing some to fill the Island’s dire need for doctors and nurses. Hundreds came.
Watching those TikToks, I thought, Maybe I could live there."
✅ READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://macleans.ca/society/kelli-portnoy-42-phoenix-arizona-to-nanaimo-b-c/

It's Try-It Tuesday!!
If you're out shopping today, buy a Canadian-made product that 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 and tell us about it in the comments here ⬇
Today I joined....
For anyone who read that and I don't imagine it's a lot of people, I bet you thought gym. Ha, no. I haven't had a gym membership for 10 years. I'd rather work out in the comfort of my own home. Today I joined Eh Cafe and so far I am liking it.
Today in Canada: The Rocket!
TODAY IN CANADA: In 1921, Maurice "Rocket" Richard was born in Montréal.
In 1944 he scored all five goals in a 5-1 win over Toronto, then was named all three stars of the game, a first in league history.
🏒 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗬: Who was the greatest Canadien of all time?
I found my heart in Newfoundland but how to bring in younger people?
Many moons ago I moved to Edmonton, Canada with my Mum. I was only able to stay for years because, at the time, University in England was free and for me to stay in Edmonton my step-dad was going to have to run two jobs and he worked hard enough.
I took thirty years before we could afford to, and had the job opportunities, move to Canada. We chose Newfoundland as our friends had moved here a few years before and it just so happened that my hubby had project based there.
5 years on and this place has my heart. The people are so friendly and welcoming and I love it here. Edmonton was a great place to be a teen, but to either raise a family or midlife, this is the place to be. However, my 21 year old daughter didn't like it and eventually went back to England.
What I am looking for is suggestions that would make it fabulous for teens to early 20's. What is it that this age group need to find a place that you want to stay? How do you attract this age group? We have a great university, where I work, so I'm a little biased. How do we attract young people to come here from elsewhere in Canada?
Amsterdam Pride week
Never planned it but happen to be here during world pride in Amsterdam. We’re having a wonderful time even in the crowds. Lots of free music DJ events in the streets - heading to a park to listen to a concert-didn’t get tickets but planning a picnic on the lawn outside the concert
Dog friendly Landlord
Hi! My amazing tenant and her amazing golden retriever just moved out after 5 years. I had a thought- that instead of posting my ground level suite on kijiji I would check out if I could help house any healthcare workers temporarily or more permanently? I’ve been following Tod and the movement for a while, and It’s just so great.
Ground level suite with family of 5 upstairs. Dog friendly, small private yard, one bedroom and in suite laundry. Private parking in driveway for one car. Suite is registered with the city of Nanaimo.
Great Idea
I've seen this done in the U.S. Such an easy way for those who are economically comfortable to give something small that really adds up over time.
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