Oleg Gordievsky’s exfiltration from the USSR was a daring and dangerous endeavor. Codenamed OVATION during his debriefing in England, the former KGB officer provided incredibly detailed and top-secret information. What did Canada learn in the OVATION files, and what can we learn from them now?

In WWII, British Security Coordination in Toronto recruited Yugoslav nationals for guerrilla warfare. Trained at Camp X, they parachuted into occupied Yugoslavia to aid Tito’s partisans. #CanadaDeclassified #WWIIHistory #CampX

“SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, AND ALMOST IMPORTANT. TO BE DESTROYED BEFORE READING.” World War II Canada – US baseball games, and martinis for the baserunners! Check out the Substack for more of this bizarre exchange and a rare bit of Canadian military, political, and sports history in one place.

Shopping trips to Zellers, IMINT doodles, and deep undercover work. What were the Canadians doing in Cuba? When and how did Canadian officials find out about the Soviet missile sites that would lead to one of the tensest standoffs of the Cold War? All this, and more on Substack!

In 1960 Canadian diplomat Jim Nutt visited Cape Canaveral alongside several NATO representatives. An Atlas missile launch was intended to reassure America’s NATO allies of its nuclear might, but for Jim Nutt, it inspired a sobering reflection.

The [Redacted] on Terrorism. What censors were deemed necessary when talking about Canada’s role in Afghanistan after September 11, 2001? How has that changed since 2011, and what does it mean for historians?

A Canadian intelligence officer, diplomat, and historian of Japan, Herbert Norman was posted to US counterintelligence in postwar Tokyo. Norman was tasked with monitoring Japanese patriotic societies and their members to identify possible future confidential informants or inside assets.

"1943, The Montreal Canadiens Invade California!" Get the full story at the Substack. #LesCanadiens #Habs #WWII #Allies #Hockey #Canada #Declassified #CanadianHistory #CanadaHistory #IntelligenceHistory #EspionageHistory #SpyHistory

1955, “The Lobster Festival” was a Department of External Affairs/CBC-IS Cold War cooperative radio propaganda operation. Canadian “Kremlinologists” sought to leverage a perceived rift within the Soviet leadership concerning its relationship with communist China.

“They have everything that any soldier can possibly want: an assortment of guns, hip flasks, poker dice, signed photos of Rita Hayworth, pocketfuls of french letters and occupation money.” – N. Lewis, Naples ’44. Who were these Canadian soldiers?

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🐟💸FISH MONEY💸🐟 I voice both fish monster bounty hunting sisters, Girla and Milly, in the CalArts animated short film FISH MONEY by Gen Funes! All power, all chaos 😎🦈 Watch now on YouTube: youtu.be/BEYR3T2pH8k?...

Happy New Year! We're grateful for our community's support as we work together to end homelessness. This year, let's continue to build a stronger Central Ohio for all. CSB is closed Jan. 1-2. We'll be back Jan. 5. Call the Homeless Hotline at 614-274-7000, open 24/7, for help.

I am proud to nominate Reginald Freeman as our next Minneapolis Fire Chief. Minneapolis aims to be on the cutting edge of emergency response, and Reggie will help us get there, while building on the excellence in service for which our firefighters are known.

Today's DAVELY VIBE: Plan On Wall Fell Daily rhyming banter for a healthier body and a happier grin. . . . #shorts #fitness #vibe #workout #gym #workoutmotivation #fitnessgoals #orlando #florida #musclebuilding #sports #sayings #quotes #fitnessinspiration #activeliving #wall

Pre-op education matters. 📱🧠 See how a simple digital tool improved patient knowledge before pituitary surgery in this evidence-based project. Read the article: vist.ly/4payv #neuronursing #evidencebasedpractice #patienteducation

Prevent Grip Failure During Heavy Lifts Using Towel Hangs #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

Don't mind me, just using my Explore Kit AJ & Lulu are streaming on #youtubegaming & #twitch every Thursday at 7pm PST! #streamer #gaymer #queer #youtube #indiegaming #lgbt #anime #pokemon #retro #pixelgames #rpgmaker #pokopia #cozygaming #cozygames #retrogaming #pokemonecho #fangame

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Killers disguised as UPS workers committed violence in front of a toddler because they’d rather take than go out and get it themselves.  Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/zXbeq7XZy6c?si=DnTLoFWh656kmoJT #untraditionalentrepreneur #blindtrust #ups #upskilling #rawtalk #realitycheck

and that's on smoove butta rhythms⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats

Post an actor or actress that starts with the letter A (First or Last)... Allison Hayes

"Enemy infantry becomes fertilizer in the #Lyman direction🔪" #SIGNUM again showing exelent flying skills seeking, hunting and eliminating #ruZZian copter-fodder. [👇👀💪💙💛✊ 🇺🇦✌️]

President Trump pardoned convicted #crypto criminal and #Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao after he invested billions of dollars into Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture. If that’s not pay to play, what is?

▶️Avec la victoire de Péter Magyar face à Viktor Orban : "un verrou a sauté pour l'Ukraine", assure Olivier Weber, grand reporter et écrivain, sur le palteau de Stéphanie Antoine #ledebatf24

"There's 5 other names I've heard that I have been working on.." Elliotte Friedman on the latest with the #Canucks GM search. Full interview.. youtu.be/Vz94SrzqjLU

The good news is that Future? No Thanks! runs perfectly on Steam Deck. The bad news:

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I have been saying from the outset of the Government’s C-series set of bills that they work as a set. Here are how these three effect your digital life and privacy:

【 𝚘𝚏𝚏𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 】✦ TYSM FOR WATCHING！surprise stream... i didn't feel like making an online post, but i was (trying) to co-work on the community discord. i also talked about my weekend or whateverrr. ˖⁺‧₊˖ 𓆩💻𓆪 ˖₊‧⁺˖

Detective Hana is closing in on the truth in a city that never sleeps. When the informant disappears into the shadows, the hunt truly begins. Check the link in my bio to follow the full investigation. #cyberpunk #noir #storytelling #detective

It's Time for a Change in Texas Leadership. We know that big money tries to buy our politicians. It's amazing what a $3 million "donation" will get you. #goodwin4tx #candan #TurnTexasBlue

Imagine getting into work and finding that one of the programmers on your game had made this! He was supposed to be implementing a system for players to save their games, but instead we got this. Please never change, Ross Lazerbeam.💖 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #animation #proceduralanimation

Discernment is everything…. #LuxuryLifestyle #Discernment #HighStandards #HouseOfWorshipLondon 🎵 You’re a Spaceman - Tara McDonald

Don't get any funny ideas we're in a serious committed relationship lmao 🤣 twitch.tv/dexterdownun...

After yesterday's viral conversation, DJ Mainstream offers his view on the Nikkita Lyons' place in WWE's current landscape. Agree or disagree? #WWENXT #WrestlingTakes #NikkitaLyons #LizzyRain #Bell2BellMedia #WrestleSky

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Good Afternoon And Good Evening From The Legend One And Only G.6. Mindset President Fox Happy Hump Day And Happy Wednesday Enjoy The Rest Of Your Day Mutch Love From G.6. FOX GOD DID G.6. 😀😀😀

Air defence is still active.

A fishy escape fr #ArgentinianDeepSeeps "The question, O me! so sad, recurring — What good amid these, O me, O life? Answer. That you are here — that life exists, and identity; That the powerful play goes on, and you will contribute a verse." - Walt Whitman

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I wish more people knew that you can just ask.😉 The worst thing that can happen, is that they say ‘No’… #Negotiations #Communications #Resiliency #Risk #Sales #Strategy #SauderStrategy🗺️

Here's a treat! Dialogue Gospel Study with Benjamin E. Park coming on November 16. He runs a popular youtube channel and is currently president of the Mormon History Association. His recently released American Zion was one of our Book Club picks last year. www.dialoguejournal.com/events/dialo...

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we’re honored to continue building something special with Coach Charles Lee 🐝 Original post

One of each. Stopped when the wife gave us both mini me’s. My son flew out for his sister’s graduation and to help move her home. Good to see him. He closes on his first home on Monday so everyone is moving!

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Towers may fall, but bunkers are holding strong💪 🌟 Wishlist the game on Steam : store.steampowered.com/app/3386520/... #IndieGameDev #indiedev #game #RTS #indiegame #voxel #voxelgame

100,000 soldiers annihilated! The terrified Empress faces a bloody court mystery 👉more👉 youtu.be/JDz3x7vLk6Q #direnjie #engdub #mysterydrama #cdrama #detectivedirenjie

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MVP! MVP! 🥶 #CFC / #W7F

You’re not the bigger person… you’re the matching energy department. “Take the high road?” I don’t even have directions for that. You go low, I meet you there with snacks and better comebacks. Respectfully… we’re syncing levels.

#Mariners shirtless section chanting Fuck the #BlueJays

When your colleagues are also this excited about microscopic wildlife, you know you’ve found your people! 😂🥰 @wildlifebcn.org @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social #WorldMicroscopeDay #rotifer #foundmypeople

Ranking Stafox characters by hotness. Do you agree with us?! ⬇️ #starfox #nintendo #rankthecharacters #gaming #starfoxadventures

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The majestic Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, located in East Java, Indonesia. 🇮🇩 Often referred to as the "Thousand Waterfalls," it features numerous streams cascading down a semi-circular cliff face.

Chosen by Nephilim. Forged by fire. Bound to blessed steel. The Volcan Knights rise here. www.amazon.com/Volcan-Knigh... #fantasyreads #fantasybookclub #bookclubreads #fantasybook #fantasyworld #fantasythriller #readersofinstagram

வரிகள் : கவிஞர் எம்ஏ நுஹ்மான் குரல்: நடிகர்/இயக்குனர் நாசர் யாழ். நூலகம் எரிக்கப்பட்ட 25ஆவது நினைவுநாளின்போது இயக்குனர் @Somee Tharan ஆல் வௌியிடப்பட்ட 'எரியும் நினைவுகள்' ஆவணப்படத்தில் உள்ளடக்கப்பட்டிருந்த காணொளியே இது. #SriLanka #JaffnaLibraryBurning #JaffnaLibrary