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On this exact day, August 24, 1814, British forces (including units from British North America aka Canada) entered Washington, D.C. and burned the White House in retaliation for the American attack on York (now Toronto) during the War of 1812.
Just thought I would share that today.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
ALT A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.
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CBC put together a collection of contrasting clips from Carney's and Trump's speeches at the World Economic Forum.
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PM Diefenbaker in 1967: "Macdonald and Cartier agreed in the British monarchical system."
"They opposed republicanism and what they called American domination."
"They decided to build a Canada here. First, foremost, and always."
"I say in this Canada, one and undivided, a Canadian I was born, a Canadian I will die."
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The O’Donel Senior Girls Varsity B Team won silver in Tier I at The NLVA’s 2025 Volleyball Tournament “Volleyfest” this weekend. There were 22 teams from across the province in their division. Congratulations Ladies and Coaches! 👊🏻🏐🤩 🥈
Andrew Spurrell retweeted
Hello 2025 - what good have we done on this blue ball since 2000?
- notable improvement in child health due to better vaccination rates & reduced global poverty
- significant progress in renewable energy
- increased global access to information (internet & smartphones)
- advancements in medical technology (gene editing, personalized medicine)
- hugely improved batteries
- development of artificial intelligence
- 3D printing
- reusable rockets
Where to focus next?
This is FANTASTIC!! My favourite Tiger when I was a kid getting right back in there again!
Hall of Famer Alan Trammel, a Detroit Tigers icon, received a special champagne/beer shower from the Tigers after they clinched a spot in the Division Series.
#RepDetroit @baseballhall
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Hey Patriots! There will be Jr Girls Volleyball tryouts Saturday at 12 in the school gym! @ODAthleticsNL @NLSchoolsCA
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Do Good with Every Bite 🧡
Join us for Burgers to Beat MS Day on August 22nd - $2 from every Teen Burger goes towards beating multiple sclerosis.
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This year, Burgers to Beat MS Day is on August 22nd and $2 from every Teen Burger® sold will go toward supporting Canadians living with multiple sclerosis. Join us in making every bite count 🧡
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Today, in St. John’s, the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier was laid to rest for the final time with full honours at the newly unveiled Tomb of the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier. His remains will serve forever as a representation of those who never come home and cannot be identified.
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What a fun afternoon for the Grade 9 (Rogers) - annual parents v kids games. Clearly they’ve gotten a lot better since grade 7 but we haven’t :). Kids 5 Parents 1 @SPJHPythons
