Larry Updike
@LarryUpdike
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Aggressive pluralist. MB Broadcasters H of Fame. Philosophy-U of W. Distinguished Alum. Q.E.II Medal. Clowns to the left of me/Jokers to the right/Here I am...
Winnipeg
Joined July 2010
Amidst all of the drama around my surgery yesterday, I had forgotten that today is Father’s Day. Happy Father’s Day to my amazing Dad, Lee Updike!! Still going strong at 92. Love you, Dad ❤️
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For those who are wondering: my surgery will take place sometime this afternoon (Sat Jun 15). If you don’t know what this is about, check my X page.
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I have received shocking news I have colon cancer … and spots on my liver. ⤵️
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Canada risks 'diplomatic isolation' if it fails to meet NATO spending target https://t.co/hqxyDwUU2t
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One of the country's leading business voices is warning that Canada faces "diplomatic isolation" if it's not prepared to deliver a concrete plan next month to raise defence spending to meet NATO's...
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I’ve been getting questions about how my autistic son Gordon reacted to the death of our family dog, Norty. The answer might surprise you. 😔⤵️
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I HOPE I’M DOING THIS RIGHT (Thorn/Maddox) This is a PAUL THORN song from his 2010 album Pimps & Preachers. It highlights the good in everyone, including those from the “wrong side of the tracks”. It’s a brutally honest ballad, written as only Thorn can write. #realcountrymusic
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Uncle Larry: A meditation on GRIEF (4 mins) in honour of our beloved dog Norty, whom we lost on Friday. ⤵️
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Uncle Larry: A meditation on GRIEF (4 mins) in honour of our beloved dog Norty, whom we lost on Friday. ⤵️
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NORTY: June 4, 2013 — June 7, 2024 We’re pretty shattered. We’re gonna miss you. We sure loved ya, buddy. 😢😢😢
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Today, we honour the brave soldiers who stormed Juno Beach on D-Day, including the Royal Winnipeg Rifles & Fort Garry Horse. Their sacrifice & valour changed the course of history & secured the freedoms we cherish today. Let us remember their heroism & commitment to peace. #DDay
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This is incredibly touching to witness. Listen to what the veteran tells Zelenskiy and what Zelenskiy says in reply.
🔴 80 ans du Débarquement Volodymyr Zelensky salue un vétéran de la Seconde Guerre mondiale ⤵️
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Pay Up and Shut Up: How The CRTC Has Removed Canadians From Broadcast and Internet Policy https://t.co/DLPgc98SGl
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Bravery. Courage. Sacrifice. 80 years ago today, over 14,000 Canadians landed at Normandy to help free Europe from Nazi occupation. See newly restored footage in the first comment. ⤵️
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Wow! What a great post, @BobIrvingCJOB
an unbreakable bond with Winnipeg. season ninety-one begins tomorrow. 🎟️ » https://t.co/Qtvj1imvk8
#ForTheW
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CRTC Bill C-11 Ruling “Makes Web Giants Pay” But it is Canadian Consumers That Will Get the Bill https://t.co/uDCS7bvVPl
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Important thread that concludes: “if you're looking for bias, it's pretty clear: Canadian media have some strange bias against recognizing the daily and growing threat that a tiny minority group has faced since October 7.” https://t.co/I3X1Hd82An
There are a lot of big feelings about media bias in Canada since Oct 7, but not a lot of facts. One big "bias" exposé was written by a fictional CBC producer & included claims about CBC journalists who were never asked to comment. No verified facts. But I have some facts..🧵
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