A #bread batch started, but using a special flour. It's an organic white unbleached AP from "la Milanaise" in Montreal. They supply the flour for the "Mamie Clafoutis" patisserie near our old house.
Hoping tasty things result. 11.5% protein.
Glad it's not difficult to buy Canadian in the bread department, as we're a powerhouse in the grains and cereals sector.
#American #Gestapo wannabes in #ICE have now abducted a #Canadian small-business woman and former actor, Jasmine Mooney who was traveling to San Diego to renew her work visa. She has been shackled inhumanely in #Arizonistan for two weeks. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jasmine-mooney-actor-detained-by-ice_n_67d83e6be4b0dade360cd495
Well it's official, 2 out of 2 top turncoat quisling TRAITORS do NOT approve of #MarkCarney which should tell you all you need to know about both #Carney and his opponent #Poilievre that can't pass a routine #SecurityClearance during a #ForeignInterference crisis.
Anybody got any thoughts on a viable Discord replacement that I can use for playing games with relatively non-technical friends?
I'd prefer a low-cost SaaS approach, if the data is not stored in the US, but I'm willing to self-host, if it's not overly complex to maintain.
I really only need text chat and the ability to create group VoIP calls, but it's going to be very hard to convince people to move to a dated application like Mumble, and unfortunately not all participants are Canadians or Europeans who will understand the need to take a bit of pain.
Curious what people are doing in this space.
If you're in #BC and are dependent on Starlink as a rural resident, I encourage you to check out https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc for other possible options.
#NoFrills has been putting the maple leaf signs on their price tags for a few weeks now but this is the first time I’ve seen the black tariff triangle.
Small #bookbinding update! I've been dormant since little one came in October but I'm getting ready to dust my tools off soon.
I recently purchased a new laptop case from a great #Canadian #Etsy shop that specializes in making crafts from old kimonos. The artist offers packs of scrap pieces perfect for A5 journals. Really excited to get started!
If you like them, check it out here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1549940324/8-pieces-bundle-made-in-japan-fabrics
The #Framework Laptop 13 is a slightly unusual size and aspect ratio. So, instead of getting a case that "kind of" fits, I had one custom made from this great #Canadian artist from #Quebec on #Etsy who specializes in making things from kimono fabrics. This is my second one from them and the quality of both is excellent. If you are in the market for a new case, please give their shop a look:
In the spirit of transatlantic solidarity, friendship and resistance against bullying by the President of the US, bought some nice Canadian goods 
The maple syrup cookies are delicious.
@cbcnews Your headline: “Should Canada turn the other cheek?” is so offensive that words fail me. We are not ever contemplating “turning the other cheek”. We are promoting #BuyCanadian, we are building new trade agreements, we are loudly proclaiming our Canadian pride and posting #ElbowsUp. You should be reinforcing this rather than trying to play devil’s advocate. There is no negotiating with evil, no pacifying a bully. #ShameOnYou. #FourthEstateFilth https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/tariffs-retaliatory-1.7482385
It was not in my bingo cards for Buy Local to become a trend due to the sudden increase in unreliability of the US in trade et al.
But the climate and your local industry thank you.
There are #buyEuropean #buyCanadian and #buyMexican initiatives that I know of.
For Europe:
https://www.goeuropean.org/
https://european-alternatives.eu/
But please avoid buying even more Unilever or Nestlé stuff.
And remember that small indy sellers of artwork, music, games, etc are not the same as the american oligarchy.
US produce wears out welcome with Victoria, British Columbia grocery store
The store says it has made moves to source all 380 of its fruits and vegetable from non-American growers
“Prior to all of this, one of our most popular spinach was Popeye Spinach. We used to sell 60 to 80 bags a day of that stuff,” said Innis. “In the last week that we had it, we sold two bags. That’s a message.”
#BuyCanadian #BuyLocal 
#DictatorTrump #BoycottUSA #BoycottMusk #yyj #VictoriaBC
We really need to save #Canada from those Canadian media channels and companies owned by Americans.
It is not because they are conservative-leaning. They are low-key normalizing those attacks against Canada and undermining our responses.
Support CBC and independent local and indie media.
#BuyCanadian
Keep your eyes peeled when it comes to spotting USA products. This example is funny, not least of which because its being sold as "Canadian oranges" https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D-TKSLqtiSQ #canada #fuckwalmart #walmart #buycanadian #teamcanada #fucktrump #trumptariffs
Buy from Canada as much as possible. Alternatives exist, although it might require shopping in person or take longer to find and receive if ordered online. Cost is all over the place, sometimes cheaper, sometimes a bit more expensive. Today I ordered some products from 2 Canadian retailers that in the past I would have purchased through Amazon. Took a bit of time searching. Less convenient, but it is possible. Plenty of smaller Canadian retailers!
