Laura Farr
@LauraEAFarr
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Community builder. Mom. Proud Hamiltonian & Rotarian. Public servant with 18yrs @ City Hall, & 2yrs @CRA. 💜my city! 🏳️🌈
Hamilton, Ontario
Joined April 2016
This has happened in the 1890s and 1920s, and in the 1810s come to think of it. Each time, the US claims that it was a tie because we took no extra land, and neither did they, but the US also couldn’t annex Canada. Our country is not a herd animal waiting to be eaten by the US.
1/ Donald Trump may be aiming to annex the Great Lakes – and possibly south-eastern Ontario in a maximalist scenario – and kick Canada out of NORAD, judging by first-hand accounts of talks between Canada and the Trump Administration. ⬇️
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We appreciate the Prime Minister's confidence in the quality of service provide by public service workers, but then why did his government betray them by going back on their word? Canadians need a government with integrity.
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Cathy Wever is also in a hold and secure - same information that all staff and students are safe.
🚨 LOCKDOWN: .@HWCDSB Cathedral High School has initiated a lockdown following reports of a possible weapon. Police are actively searching the premises. It's crucial to emphasize that both staff and students are safe at this time, with police on-site. An update will be
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Unlike FB and IG, these bad boys never go down.
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I would much rather Britney than Timberlake on @nbcsnl right now. The one sketch was okay… ish? I’d really just rather the musical guest were her. It’s more than deserved.
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Thank you to @rotaryhamilton for an incredible Holiday Celebration event in support of @CathyWeverHWDSB - Thank you to Trustee @Alfehrman for joining and to the student volunteers from Ancaster Secondary, who raised $1000 in support of the day!
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.@HWDSB Bernie Custis Public Secondary School is currently under lockdown. As of now, five individuals are in custody, and investigators are conducting a comprehensive search of the school premises to locate a bag suspected of containing a firearm. It's important to note
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2/2 with a side of “talk to the hand because the face ain’t listening!” your child may hide under a blanket and beg you to stop being “cringe”? This has been your Gen Alpha parenting moment. 🌈💫
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Did you know that a kid’s cringe could have cringe? And if you point out that a cringe can’t really have its own cringe, you are “extra cringe”? Oh, and also if you start using 90s slang like “Whatever!” “As if!” topped off with “you think you’re all that and a bag of chips 1/2
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#HSRAlert Please note that the ATU Local 107 are now on strike. Therefore, no bus service will operate until further notice. DARTS service is unaffected by the strike and is operating. We appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this labour disruption.
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Hey @MonaFortier, workers aren't asking for a "blank cheque," we are demanding fair wages. #pnpcbc #cdnpoli
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Yes, we are on strike. Contract expired in 2031. We aren’t asking for 30% pay rate (what?!) or an unfair wage - we are asking to be compensated fairly for the work we do, in the year 2023 where PC chicken breast costs more than what I make in an hour. https://t.co/4qvZ6e8wO1
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About 1,800 union members who work out of the federal office in Hamilton across from the FirstOntario Centre have joined about 155,000 public servants as part of a Canada-wide strike.
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ON STRIKE Treasury Board and CRA members are on strike effective tomorrow at 12:01 AM ET April 19. Please make plans to attend your closest picket line as early as you can: https://t.co/Th5Oeo1dVC
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U.S. Consulate General Susan R Crystal to speak in Hamilton on May 4th Tickets are $35 includes lunch & speaker. Space is limited – Purchase your tickets at https://t.co/GdXFcZaums. No tickets available at the door.
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The April Rotary Ambassador Newsletter. Lots of great information and news!
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Exciting Day! Junior Achievement’s Dollars With Sense Program will be facilitated by Rotary Volunteers. Rotary Hamilton is proud to sponsor and support this JA program for grade 6-8 students at Cathy Wever School.
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