Dorothy C
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Russell Bowen's road to the 98th annual Academy Awards, held this March, has seen him cross seas to land on B.C.'s Southern Gulf Islands — then travel straight through fire. https://t.co/faUPcOS99B
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Russell Bowen's road to the 98th annual Academy Awards, held this March, has seen him cross seas to land on B.C.'s Southern Gulf Islands — then travel straight through fire.
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Oil’s earliest history begins not with deliberate discovery but with accidental encounters. In regions such as ancient Mesopotamia, Persia, and along the Caspian Sea, natural seepages brought bitumen and crude oil to the surface, forming sticky pools that clung to tools, hands,
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The timeless beauty of Layla, on an acoustic, it's way better. The secret of that beauty lies on the finger tips of its creator though, Eric Clapton. That's what real art sounds like.
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Our Christmas single "Tchotchkes" with @tchotchke_music is out everywhere at midnight! 🎄 🎁 🪆 Art by Eva Chambers https://t.co/i5QedBCdyV
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On this day in 1871, Emily Carr was born. One of Canada's most celebrated artists, recognition for her work came late in her life. Today, many of her pieces are considered masterpieces. Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇 https://t.co/6ki6A2Lky2
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I just entered to win an awesome prize on 104.9 Virgin Radio!
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The moment THE WIZARD OF OZ becomes Technicolor was all done in camera. The set was painted sepia and Judy Garland's stand in wore sepia clothes.
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Revered Calgary folk and blues musician Tim Williams dies at 77 https://t.co/XqtR5PpKR4 via @calgaryherald
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Gentle reminder: technologies have evolved since 1972 and a tanker morotoruim from that era may not be justified given current technologies. The fact that NDP can’t recognize changes in technologies since 1972 demonstrates why they are not ready for government #canpoli #bcpoli
The House of Commons UNANIMOUSLY passed the oil tanker moratorium in northwest B.C. in 1972 because they knew how sensitive the coast & how dangerous the waters are. An oil spill would be catastrophic. Economic development is one thing - being reckless & short-sighted another.
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Person Asks Online For Advice On How To Deal With Grief. This Reply Is Incredible.
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A monumental task: Marking the 49th parallel was no easy job in the icy winter of 1861
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In an excerpt from TURMOIL, The Life & Times of Philip Hankin, Victoria author Michael Layland tells the story of how a granite obelisk was installed atop a cliff at Point Roberts, which involved...
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It’s officially #LastWaltzWeek! We’re kicking things off analog-style with the original VHS. Revisit the night The Band said goodbye to the road in Martin Scorsese’s 1978 classic. Don’t forget to PLAY IT LOUD for the best farewell ever. 🎶 How do you celebrate?
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These are the first potential TOC sites under our leadership—and they mark a new chapter in our city-building story: transforming underused public land into complete, connected communities. Learn more: https://t.co/1rR0ILLND9 2/2
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Salt Spring Island businesses relying on illegal worker housing, officials say | CBC News #saltspring
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Many services on Salt Spring Island are experiencing a labour shortage, driven by a lack of housing workers can afford. It’s pushed businesses around the island to offer housing for workers in order...
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