The Origin: The tradition commemorates the immediate medical aid, doctors, nurses, and relief supplies sent by Boston within 24 hours of the devastating 6 December 1917 Halifax Explosion, which killed nearly 2,000 people and left thousands injured or homeless. novascotia.ca/treeforboston/
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Replying to @Martyupnorth
I think it is tragic that they are cutting the money for that rescue / tracking dog who has saved dozens of lives and found scores of bodies in Banff, tho.
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📢 Canada Summer Jobs 2027 – Applications Open!
Applications for the 2027 Canada Summer Jobs program are open and will be accepted until December 3, 2026.
The Canada Summer Jobs program provides funding to help employers create meaningful summer employment opportunities for youth aged 15 to 30. I encourage eligible businesses, non-profit organizations, and public sector employers across the Kamloops-Shuswap-Central Rockies to apply and help provide valuable work experience for young people in our community.
📅 Important Dates:
▪️ October 27 – December 3, 2026: Employer Application Period
▪️ February 19 – March 3, 2027: Assessment and Recommendation Period
For more information and to apply, visit:
canada.ca/.../funding/canada…
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A friendly reminder to my fellow Canadians that beginning today the @RoyalCdnLegion has initiated the wearing of the Flanders poppy in the leadup to Remembrance Day on 11 November.
Left: Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918); &
Right: The Colonel's poem "In Flanders Fields."
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The Metropolitan Opera in New York asked its audience to stand in solidarity with Ukraine as the orchestra played the Ukrainian national anthem.
Hundreds rose together, and one voice in the crowd began singing along.
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lined the taxiway Sunday evening as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds taxied in to conclude the final public demonstration in the legendary CT-114 Tutor. You’re not crying, we’re all crying.
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Saturday 3 October 2026-Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High-Near-zero visibility in fog is expected.
When:
Now until later this morning.
Where:
- 100 Mile
- Highway 97 (Clinton to 100 Mile House)
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NEWS: PHOTOS: 35th Canmore Highland Games put Scottish tradition on full display dlvr.it/TVQYPQ
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Canadian pipe band crowned world champions after 'thrilling' contest bbc.in/4bSzeEE
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Replying to @TELUS
@TELUS advising landline/cell service currently unavailable affecting multiple communities in North Western BC including Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers, and Kitimat.
TELUS has activated a fallback system allowing users to access 9-1-1 through alternate carriers. If you are unable to get through, visit your local police, fire or ambulance station.
For latest updates, see the TELUS Service Status map telus.com/en/bc/outages.
For outage tips, visit bit.ly/4fVbQX1.
@EmergencyInfoBC @bcrcmp @BC_EHS
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BC EMERGENCY ALERT issued by Okanagan Indian Band due to wildfire. Evacuate immediately if you are located in Head of the Lake & properties affected by Bradley Creek #BCWildfire. The Bradley Creek Wildfire is creating a significant risk to life. The wildfire has jumped Westside Rd. If you are north of the wildfire evacuate immediately NORTH to Kal Tire Place in Vernon. If you are south of the wildfire evacuate immediately SOUTH to Westbank Lions Club at 2466 Main Street, West Kelowna. If you are unable to evacuate call 9-1-1. Visit EmergencyInfoBC.ca/event/01a… #BC #Okanagan
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Tactical evacuations for Westside road wildfire. It doesn’t sound good. Fire has jumped Westside road
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A beautiful day along Kalamalka Lake in #Coldstreambc.
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