What did the British really think of Canada’s efforts during the Second World War? "Canada stood by us in the dark days..." or "a well-worn theme?"

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.

When the #ColdWar came to #Algonquin Park

Tactical Atomic Target Computer, 1957. Developed by Canada’s 2 Army Operational Research Team. An analog artifact from the nuclear era – fascinating insight into Cold War operational logic and Canada’s technical-military posture. #CanadaDeclassified #ColdWarHistory #MilitaryHistory

📞 The Prime Minister’s Gold Telephone — A Cold War hotline to Washington. Installed after the Cuban Missile Crisis, just as nuclear warhead sharing was finalized. #CanadaDeclassified #ColdWarHistory #SpecialInterest

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.

In 1957, the US government requested baggage investigatory powers at Canadian rail stations, but why? The plan was to utilize a “Mark II” radioactive detection device to identify attempts to smuggle radioactive materials into the US, however, Canadian officials were less than enthusiastic.

“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!

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?

Terrifying war crimes exposed! The NYT confirms the Pentagon tested an experimental PRISM missile packed with 180,000 tungsten pellets on an Iranian sports hall. Washington literally used a girls volleyball team as test subjects, massacring 21 civilians. Pure evil!

📣 TODAY! Join us for the next event of the Douglas Open Science Workshops @4pm, with Sophie Simard and Eric Ceballos. 📣 AUJOURD'HUI! Ne manquez cet Atelier Douglas sur la Science Ouverte du Douglas à 16h, avec Sophie Simard et Eric Ceballos. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/calendar/ent...

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$6.1 million on LOBSTER TAIL while kids go hungry!!!!

Do you ever wonder why your #energybill is skyrocketing? You’re not alone. Energy costs are one of the biggest issues facing Americans today, but does it have to be? See the cause and solution to America’s energy crisis.

❗️[ 🇧🇴 BOLIVIE ] 🔸 Un groupe indigène armé à Chayanta, dans la région de Potosí, annonce se préparer à la guerre et exige la démission de Rodrigo Paz, ses membres étant notamment équipés de fusils Mauser M1933 et M1907.

This Memorial Day, #WGVU, #PBS, and #NPR remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. #MemorialDay

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The warnings were clear, yet the crowd rushed to hand over power anyway. You were never an ally; you were just a tool to be used. Realize this: every token eventually gets spent by the man at the top. 🎯 #WeCantAffordTrump

With Wemby ejected from Game 4, San Antonio missed out on a chance to seize control of its series with Minnesota. For Game 5 tonight, the Spurs know what they need to regain the series lead. “We need an upset Vic.” bit.ly/3PgySQ4

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"Everybody on a bike is gickin' themselves". ☺️ Fair play to this Garda. If you can't put a basic light on your bike to stay within the law then get off the bike & walk it. There's nothing "sneaky sneaky" about what he's doing - Garda motorbike in plain view & Garda jacket on.

Coleman Hughes reflects on how the moral frameworks forged in the fight for racial equality are now projected onto global conflicts, flattening history, intent and context in the process, and obscuring more than they reveal.

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Artemis II splashed down off the San Diego coast, drawing crowds across the region. Ryan Thompson reports from the San Diego Air & Space Museum, where people gathered to watch the historic return.

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Endymion Ball Finale Katy Perry performs. 2nd clip

Jason Anavitarte can't read. He thinks an indictment is equivalent to guilt and that a paid informant spying on a gate group is the same as a member of a hate group.

Diese Weiber – die sich eigens aus der Russischen Föderation herangekarrt hatten, um den „Stars“ ihre Ware anzubieten – zogen am Ende selbst gegenüber den Puerto-Ricanerinnen den Kürzeren. Obwohl jede einzelne dieser Russinnen irrwitzige Summen hingeblättert hatte, 👇🏽4/5

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Today, at the side event of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, I made it clear: Russia is desperate to damage Europe. Its operations in Africa are hybrid warfare aimed at fueling instability, driving migration flows northward & weakening EU unity. Europe must act!

Abysm today: Polishing, tweaked a couple of levels and some text. It's #DemoMonday, and this clip is from mine, which will be part of the #NextFest. Download and play today: store.steampowered.com/app/4025180 #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #puzzlegame #lovecraftian #boulderdash #pixelart #bevy

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2 Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost @RepMaxwellFrost ‼️UPDATE: I just got out of “ #AlligatorAlcatraz.” Here’s what I learned about the facility closing: 2/3

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Welcome back to the "Meet the #FCI4Africa #Consortium" series! Today, we spotlight 𝐔𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐨, a dynamic team of experts, united by a shared belief in driving positive change for a better world. #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #FoodConvergenceInnovation #Africa #FairTrade

The hardest part of modern dating is not rejection - its inconsistency.

I'm proud that my solo-developed indie game, the game engine, and I are all made in the EU. 🇪🇺 Wishlist now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3058710/JumpMap/ #madeineu #madeineurope

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, Mel Robbins shares how the #LetThemTheory can help you sit with someone who pisses you off at the dinner table. Watch the season finale of #RealTime on @hbomax.bsky.social!

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Some things sure ain't what they used to be...

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#Halifax #NOVASCOTIA #Canada has new #watertaxis on the go now. Opened MAY 30‼️💥 halifax.flyteboat.com

"Social media spreads lies... at least six times faster." --M. Ressa X and now Tik Tok are engaged in perfecting the algorithms that 'enhance' platform users' "ultra-processed" speech and thought for 2026. Democratic Party: fund & support counter-offensive algorithms to MAGA / foreign platforms.

Should children be allowed in first class? #news #travel

#rückbildungsgymnastik #rückbildung #schwangerschaft #schwanger Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

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Joel Embiid entrance tonight

Daisy Grenade was so fun!

Going to sleep right now. Good night everyone.😴

Spygate: Southampton owner Dragan Solak says Tonda Eckert deserves a second chance 🗣️ @danroan

This will be an ambitious budget framed by an ambitious government, in difficult and uncertain times.

🔨 🪜 We're building something new...launching May 12th! 🪛 🚧

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Perks of having wings. (Don’t worry happened by accident only once, and has been patched) #fortnite #fortniteclips #gaming #fortnitebattleroyale #fortnitebattlepass

By publishtruthsay Reports say an attack at Kuwait International Airport has injured at least 63 people, according to Kuwait’s health authorities. According to reports, the attack caused serious damage at the airport, especially around Terminal 1.