Derek Nighbor
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Pembroke born. Uncle to Gavin & Ava. @Laurier alum. President & CEO @FPAC_APFC . Board Member @SandraSchmirler and @FPInnovations . Go Sens Go! 🏳️🌈 🥌
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Today, I was the victim of an attempted car jacking at Carling/Churchill. I’m fine. Just shaken. Grateful for the responsiveness of 911 and
@OttawaPolice
who have been incredible. Please lock your car doors and don’t let your guard down even in your own neighbourhood.
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If any Ottawans are looking for a great local, independent Ukrainian food business complete with Ukrainian Easter eggs and other merchandise, check out
@Ottawa_Perogies
on Baxter. (In west end speak - next to the IKEA!) Also taking cash donations.
#perogies
#pysanka
🇺🇦
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I think most hard core
#BlueJays
fans were a bit uncomfortable watching the big celebration on Sunday after going 9-10 down a critical stretch and backing into the playoffs. Tonight it just feels embarrassing. Time for an overhaul of attitude and personnel.
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Two years ago I married my best friend. We did it surrounded by such incredible love and support from our parents, family, and friends. We remind ourselves every day how fortunate we are. Happy anniversary JoJo! ❤️ 🌈
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Seeing my hometown paper
@PemObserver
get
@TheHillTimes
permission to publish my story fills my heart. Some will say ‘why do you have to broadcast it’. It’s because too many continue to be scared & feel invisible. Talking about it saves lives.
#loveislove
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Yes!
@TeamHoman
is back on top of the world! Hey
@OttCurlingClub
- get the ladders out. We’re going to need a bigger sign!! 😍 🇨🇦 🥌
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Seven years of hard work and an incredible week of undefeated play. So proud to see
@TeamHoman
get another chance to wear the maple leaf!
#STOH2024
♥️ 🇨🇦 🥌
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Only in the Ottawa Valley. Be safe out there Bessies! (Photo credit: Mom)
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Gratitude. Late last night a guy ran a 🛑 t-boning my parents on busy Round Lake Rd. Thank God they’re okay. Close call. Strangers spent up to 3 hrs there to comfort them. My brother & I are so grateful for your kindness and for our first responders. Valley folk are the best. ♥️
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Check out Japan’s first wooden, fire and seismic-resistant, high rise structure. Port Plus in Yokohama is an 11 storey example of how we can build taller and stronger with wood - plus it’s absolutely stunning. 🇯🇵 🇨🇦🌲
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Pembroke, Ontario. 15,000 strong. 150 kms NW of Ottawa. Love this town even though growing up here many days I felt like I didn’t belong. Tonight, my parents showed me this. So proud of Mayor
@mikelemay1
and community leaders for promoting love, diversity, and inclusion. 🌈
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We will never forget the love and kindness that surrounded us 3 years ago today. It is not lost on us how fortunate we are to have such incredibly supportive families and friends. Happy anniversary to
@joeytaylor9
who still makes me laugh every day. 🍾 ♥️
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His last wish was that we take good care of Mom. We got it, Dad. Rest easy you kind and beautiful man. 💕 🕊️
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Our first time together with our parents in almost 3 years. And we’re here to see the Panthers get Sens’d!
#GoSensGo
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To our family & friends - we will never forget the love and incredible energy you surrounded us with 4 years ago tonight. Not a chance we’re here without you. Happy anniversary, Joey! 💕 🥂
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We would’ve been married two years this August. (I’m not allowed to take a pic of the right side.)
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@DylanDyson
@ctvottawa
Kudos to these counter protesters for standing up against ignorance and hate - in big numbers. Renfrew is a wonderful and caring community.
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@lweagle19
and
@TeamJJonesCurl
are two wins and two sleeps away from representing 🇨🇦 at the Beijing Olympics. Packed my best tee and some sensible Saskatoon outerwear for the occasion. Let’s go!! Li-sa Wea-gle 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
#Trials2021
🥌
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Thank you, Lisa. I love Ottawa & the Valley and am fortunate to be on the shoulders of a supportive family and the best group of friends. ♥️
A special moment at the
@REDBLACKS
game last night when
@DerekNighbor
was honoured for his contributions to the community. He’s got a generous heart and an incredible capacity for giving and I’m so proud to call him a friend ❤️
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Growing up gay in a small town can be incredibly scary. Years worrying if/when you’ll be beat up and if your family & friends will still love you. Thank you
@dwjudson
for being a thoughtful voice for
#LGBTQ
people in rural & northern communities.
#loveislove
There will be no Pride month in tiny Emo. Northwestern Ontario town’s decision sparks anger, disappointment
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He even changed teams for me. You know what I mean. Happy Valentine’s Day to my best friend
@joeytaylor9
. ♥️
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To quash any rumours in Eganville, it was not a Sean Conway campaign meeting. Just the old gang coming together at The Granary to celebrate the boss’ Order of Ontario recognition and his 70th birthday.
#onpoli
🎉
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Fast-paced & high-functioning has been my thing for as long as I can remember. This week I experienced my first exhaustion-induced panic attack that landed me (literally) on a neighbour’s front steps. I’m fine, although 5 days later my body is still in deficit mode.
#selfcare
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We just won the Rock the River Cup in Saskatoon! To these boys, spiel organizers, and friends we haven’t seen in far too long - thank you. Absolutely love our curling family.
#yxe
🇨🇦 🥌 💕
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Hair toss. Check my nails. So much fun today with my niece Ava as we started our new pre-Christmas tradition.♥️🎄
#GoSensGo
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Dad’s🌲sector job sustained our family & helped pay for school. 3 years ago today, I joined
@FPAC_APFC
. At my 1st
@TreeFrogNews
interview I wore my
@PLKingsCCHL
jersey as a commitment to hard work & standing up for workers in towns like the one I grew up in.
#forestproud
#TBT
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After 5 years of darkness the hockey buzz is finally back in Ottawa. The kids are in goal, we’re playing with house money, and our family is officially Chych’d up for the Sens playoff push.
#GoSensGo
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Hamburger Helper. Buying Grandma’s Rothmans Extra Light (King Size) & scratch tickets with a permission note. No seatbelts. We 70s kids got this. Thank you Daniela
@RexallDrugstore
at College Square in Nepean, science, researchers & front-line workers. Very grateful.
#GenXZeneca
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Putting my money where my mouth is. We’re now proud holders of
@Ottawa67sHockey
season’s tickets for 2019-2020. Small way to say thanks for an amazing run - and to salute ownership and staff at Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group for their commitment to our city.
@joeytaylor9
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Time flies. 5 years ago
@FPAC_APFC
took a chance on me. Recall bringing my
@PLKingsCCHL
jersey to Vancouver for my first
@TreeFrogNews
interview to affirm my commitment to workers & communities. Thank you to our amazing team for everything. Love this industry and its people. 🇨🇦🌲
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Olympic curling gold medalists Jan Betker and Joan McCusker leading a fashion show of their uniforms over the years was everything tonight at the Canadian Gay Curling Championships banquet in Saskatoon. 🇨🇦 🥌 ♥️🥇
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Today, long-time Ottawa Valley MPP and my former boss & mentor, Sean Conway, turns 68. He basically looks the same as he did when first elected in 1975. Happy birthday, Sean! We’ll print this for him right? -
@ebtracey
@McIntyreShelley
@lindasluiman
@SusanHanna3
#onpoli
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Post-vaccine advice - err on side of caution. If you can, power down or foot off the gas for 24-36 hrs. Knocked me on my ass 14 hrs later. Far better than the alternative. Reminder of how vicious this virus is & value of paid time off when you’re not well. Grateful.
#GenXZeneca
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@nationalpost
Wrong. We harvest & use lumber to build. We use leftover chips to make things like TP. It gets ‘full tree’ value and ⬇️🔥risk. We replace what’s harvested to keep forests forever. Brutal
@AD_Humphreys
wrote this. Misses how forestry is done in 🇨🇦 & insults our workers.
@FPAC_APFC
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Well boys. They did it!! Will never forget this incredible run. 👑 🏀 😭
#WeTheNorth
#WeTheChampions
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Credit to Dr. Scott Murray who got this ball rolling for me when he did this a couple of weeks back. Small way to share gratitude with Pembroke’s frontline workers & volunteers for stepping up and getting people like my Mom & Dad one step closer to safety. 🙏 ♥️
The COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Team at the PMC were very appreciative to receive a lunch at today’s clinic sponsored by Derek Nighbor and catered by The Kitchen Eatery.
@DerekNighbor
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@RHoman89
was a hit in front of a big crowd today at Eganville Curling Club. She threw rocks dedicated to her late grandfather Gerry Homan & played with 🥌 teams from
@OpeongoHS
. Thanks for bringing smiles to so many faces in the Valley on behalf of
@TeamHoman
today, Rachel! ❤️
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Okay. So, k.d. lang just messaged me back...and it made my Easter. Hallelujah indeed. 🙏
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Update on our annual tree plant in BC. Over 250 million 🌱 in the ground. 50 million to go. This gruelling work happens every year at this time across 🇨🇦. It renews our forests to keep them as forests - and powers carbon storage.
@SeamusORegan
@JonathanWNV
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Big W. That’s a 3-1 start for
@lweagle19
and
@EppingJohn
at the
@home_hardware
Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championships. Keep rolling.
@FPAC_APFC
@joeytaylor9
🇨🇦 🥌
#CMDCC2021
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This morning, thousands have taken to Ottawa streets in support of Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. Good luck to my husband Joey and all who laced up and stepped up for the 2023
@CanadaArmyRun
.
#NoOrdinaryRace
🇨🇦
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On Tuesday, Dr. Tam said trick or treating can happen. On Thursday, Dr. Etches says no. I get this is tough and evolving, but we need to realize how problematic such mixed messages on simple issues are re: public trust and understanding. 🎃
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We don’t want to leave! We had a blast cheering on
@TeamHoman
in Sydney, NS to a 3-0 start at
#STOH2019
. So proud of you. Keep it going!! 🥌 💥
@joeytaylor9
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To Sean Conway - happy 69th! He taught me the values of public service, importance of standing with those who are vulnerable, and that we from rural parts need to work harder & smarter to advance issues facing our people. He also had the best constituency staff in
#onpoli
. 🎉
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Minister Popham was elected by the people of Saanich South. Agree with her. Disagree with her. Fill your boots. But, she should never face physical intimidation as she walks into work for her constituents and the people of her province. Unacceptable.
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Grateful for the quick action of police who have confirmed this person in crisis is going to get the help they need. Strengthening our mental health and related supports at the local level needs to be a community-wide priority.
#ottcity
Today, I was the victim of an attempted car jacking at Carling/Churchill. I’m fine. Just shaken. Grateful for the responsiveness of 911 and
@OttawaPolice
who have been incredible. Please lock your car doors and don’t let your guard down even in your own neighbourhood.
@JLeiper
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To my favourite curler, best friend & sidekick in life - happy birthday, Joey🎉 ♥️
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September Saturdays don’t get much better than this. Perfect way to kick off our niece/uncle weekend in the city. Let’s go
@REDBLACKS
!
#RNation
🏈
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Just crossed ‘5 hours watching Ottawa City Council live’ off my bucket list!
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Much difficult and dangerous work ahead. Thinking of the officers, other emergency personnel, and their families. Grateful for Chief Steve Bell and all who are stepping up - can feel an anxious yet restored sense of hope. Stay safe. ♥️
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Andlauer & Staios enjoy a ton of goodwill + have 57 games to go. Our
#Sens
fan base deserves better. Tonight was the breaking point for me. Let’s bring an end to this bush league coaching, on ice chaos, and 6 years of embracing defeat.
#FireDJ
#BringBackJacques
#GoSensGo
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@JimWatsonOttawa
@OttawaCitizen
Anyone who comes out should be able to do so on their own terms. It can be a heart-wrenching and scary thing. Thank you, Jim for choosing to share these very personal words in a public way. It will help others. You are loved.
#MyMayor
♥️
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Sean Conway. Order of Ontario. His rural constituents came first for 28yrs & he fought hardest for those who felt their voices weren’t heard or didn’t matter. Post-COVID staff reunion declared!
@ebtracey
@McIntyreShelley
@lindasluiman
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C-6 debate has been tough to watch - triggering for people who have been bullied & spent years thinking there was something wrong with us and we did not belong. Grateful & fortunate my parents loved me when I feared they might not. Thank you for this
@TheHillTimes
&
@AMCreskey
🏳️🌈
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Thank you, Brendan. That means a lot to me. Today has been overwhelming in the very best of ways. Grateful to
@TheHillTimes
who have decided to remove the paywall for this story so it could be shared more broadly. Very touched and consider myself so fortunate. ♥️
.
@DerekNighbor
is a profoundly decent person. Thanks for sharing this; for the reminder that hope is not a strategy in shaping the future for those we love.
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Moved to be a part of this. If I could be there every day to support every single one of these kids I would. Thank you for listening, sharing, and the thoughtful & tough questions. Grateful to Amy Johnson, the organizing team &
@RCDSB
for creating this space.
#HappyPride
🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ ♥️
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Wow. For the sake of civic unity pls consider deleting this tweet - then read the Act. This is the state of leadership in Ottawa. No prep for a convoy that announced plans to be here. 17 days of accommodating them with zero regard for downtown residents & businesses. 👉 👆 👇 👈
The Ottawa Police Services Board does NOT direct the Chief and
@OttawaPolice
Direct your anger at
@CanadianPM
@JustinTrudeau
who caused this mess, and who refuse to be the leader we need to end the occupation. We have asked for his help countless time.
Why is ignoring
@ottawa
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Giant Tiger offers competition for grocery items, household goods, and apparel in hundreds of communities - a heck of a lot of them being smaller Canadian towns where options are more limited. My Mom taught me many things - appreciating the GT Boutique is one of them.
#BREAKING
One of Pierre Poilievre's MPs has been blocked from voting on my bill to lower grocery prices due to a conflict of interest.
The Conflict of Interest Commissioner ruling has exposed his deep ties to Corporate Grocery that has profited millions.
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9th end. Game changing shot in Moose Jaw at
#STOH2020
. You don’t even need to see the ice to know the result.
@TeamHoman
is off to the national semi final. So proud of these amazing women! Let’s go!! ❤️ 🥌
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I’m proud of my Dad. Never one to be pegged along the political spectrum. He cares about people, he’s discerning, and he’s prepared to call out bullshit on Facebook. Keep your fake news out of his feed. Even family members aren’t spared. Way to go, Dad!
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Hazelton, BC has reason to be proud of the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre. Canadian wood ➡️ Canadian architecture ➡️ stunning, low-carbon community/social infrastructure. Recognized globally & shortlisted as Building of the Year by
@ArchDaily
. Great story:
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Kicking off the morning with Sandra’s teammates and so many volunteers. We’re ready to raise $1 million for sick babies at the annual
@SandraSchmirler
telethon. Taking your calls at 1-866-210-6011 or donate online if you are able at . ❤️ 🥌
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Enough of this parade of people shitting on Alberta. 1. AB has endured massive job losses. That hurts families. Real people. 2. Alberta families & communities need and deserve a clear plan for a viable energy future. For God’s sake we are 🇨🇦. Let’s help each other.
#cdnpoli
Alberta is mad! 69% voted Conservative!
Just as they did...
2011 - 67%
2008 - 65%
2004 - 62%
1984 - 69%
1980 - 65%
1979 - 65%
Other elections in my lifetime are 50 plus.
I think I'm seeing a historical pattern of not voting Liberal.
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He talked about doing something for
@CHEO
when he dies. His kids told him ‘why not do something when you’re alive’? So he walked 125kms & raised $105,200. Three cheers for Russell Mackay - surpassing Art Jamieson as the most famous person in Beachburg!
#PapaWalks4Kids
#Hero4CHEO
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Sean Conway represents the very best public service. He so deserves to be recognized tomorrow here in Toronto.
@ebtracey
@lindasluiman
@McIntyreShelley
- while tonight wasn’t the same without you, Mullin and I raised a glass and ate enough cheese for the 5 of us.
#onpoli
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Five minutes of Mitt Romney is exactly what I needed tonight. A true gentleman of public service.
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A hero’s welcome
@CHEO
for Russell Mackay! The 82 year old Beachburg man has completed his 125km walk to raise money for CHEO. What a guy!
#PapaWalks4Kids
@CrystalMackay32
@JYakabuskiMPP
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I’m not sure who was crying more! 😂 Congrats
@lweagle19
and
@TeamJJonesCurl
. Saskatoon to Beijing!
#Trials2021
🇨🇦 🥌 🥇
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Merry early Christmas from the ♥️ of the Ottawa Valley!🎄
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I hope the anti-mask asshole who was rude to
@porterairlines
staff on our flight out of Billy Bishop this afternoon - and selfishly delayed everyone by an hour - enjoys the walk from Toronto to Halifax. Man I feel for our airline workers who have to deal with this bs.
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As we 🥂 this weekend, we were mindful of 3 orgs doing great things for people from our hometowns. We ❤️
@RMHCCanada
,
@WSACRenfrew
& the Smooth Rock Falls Curling Club 🥌 and are donating to support their programs in honour of our families & friends.
#Pembroke
#SmoothRockFalls
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Doesn’t get much better than watching a Blue Jays playoff push in Toronto with your little brother.
#NextLevel
#LetsGoBlueJays
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Grateful to live so close to my parents so I can visit on special days like today. ♥️ to my amazing Mom, Lucille - and to all Moms who unconditionally love and stand with us.
#MothersDay
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Today we apologize…for giving Mom a hard time when you worked nights…for drinking your beer…for damaging every car you owned. We’re glad you still talk to us, Dad.
#HappyFathersDay
♥️
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Lisa. Weagle. Clutch! For the win in an extra end on
@TSN_Sports
. To the final eight we go.
#KeepRolling
@lweagle19
@EppingJohn
@FPAC_APFC
🇨🇦 🥌🌲
#CMDCC2021
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If you grew up in a small town you can just think of Grandma and/or Grandpa getting on a bus for a day trip to the casino, shopping, or to see a show. Every one of us is with Dauphin. Thinking of those fighting for their lives. Love & strength to those who have lost so much. 💔
The bus had left Dauphin this morning to take a group of seniors to the Casino in Carberry.
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We’re going to the Scotties in Moose Jaw! So proud of these women.
@TeamHoman
goes undefeated to win the Ontario Scotties. (We somehow lost
@JoanneMCourtney
in the victory celebration.) 🏆 Thanks to the volunteers and the
@CityofCornwall
for a great week!
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Saying to myself ‘this too shall pass’ has been key. Meditation has helped too. Smarter scheduling + visit to a sleep clinic are next. Life is short. We can be even more effective at work & be better to ourselves and those around us by being more aware and deliberate. Take care.
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To our amazing curling family across the country - life would be pretty boring without you. Happy
#CurlingDayInCanada
! 🇨🇦 🥌
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Thanks for having me at
#COP26
for anticipated launch of United Nations
@FAO
report on how wood products & forest bioeconomy are key for climate action. Thanks to our esteemed panellists and
@jmoflying
& team for hosting at the South African Pavilion 🇿🇦 🇨🇦
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Family, Mom’s cooking, and a Sens win. Merry Early Christmas from the beautiful Ottawa Valley.🎄⛄️🏒
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A great turnaround story in The Pas, Manitoba. 2 yrs ago this kraft paper mill was closing. Today, exports are strong, reforestation agreement signed with local First Nations, and operations going 24-7-365 powering 300 family-supporting jobs 625 kms NW of Winnipeg. 💪 🇨🇦🌲
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4 yrs ago tonight my parents and I were in Chicago to see the
#Sens
upset the Hawks. Like for so many families, it will be our first ever🎅🎄apart. Very grateful they remain a phone call away and can’t wait for our next roadie - Mom for the stadium monkeys. Dad for the beer. ♥️
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It’s Christmas in the Valley. Take 10 with my favourite niece (Ava) and my favourite nephew (Gavin)🎅🎄
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