Lawrence Herzog 🇨🇦

@lawherz.bsky.social

Curious Canadian wanderer, retired writer, journalist, broadcaster, photographer, constituency assistant and grocery clerk.

Wishing all my fellow Canadians a very Happy Thanksgiving! May your long weekend be filled with good food, great company and countless reasons to be thankful. 🇨🇦🦃🍁

A cute little beaver in an autumn forest holding a little Canada Flag and wearing a cute red and white sweater with a white maple leaf. Leaves and pumpkins and acorns everywhere. Lot of orange, yellow & reds.

I struggle to think of any leader in modern history who has carried the agony of an entire nation on his shoulders with such quiet dignity, such relentless resolve, and such unwavering commitment . Zelenskyy has endured brutality of an indicted war criminal as well as the betrayal of Trump.

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BREAKING: UK Prime Minister Burnham now says Russia DID interfere in their Brexit vote. Canadians should pay attention. Foreign powers don't need to invade a country when they can inflame separatism and divide people. Canada's unity is now a national security issue. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

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PM Carney on US-Russia diesel deal: "This agreement is in direct opposition to the efforts of Ukraine, Canada, and our allies to create peace and stability in Europe. It will provide additional revenue for Russia and help finance its illegal, unjustifiable war against Ukraine."

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Trump’s big lie this morning unraveled FAST. Zelenskyy says the announcement was “NEWS TO ME.” Now a senior RUSSIAN lawmaker says he knows NOTHING about the deal—and suggests Trump is making fake announcements to manipulate oil prices.

Trump’s Ukraine ‘Ceasefire’ Exposed as Kyiv and Moscow Rebuke Him

Zelenskyy says Trump’s ceasefire was “news to me,” while a senior Russian lawmaker suggests the announcement was a ploy to drive down oil prices.

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It's the same people and the same party, riddled with racist, xenophobic, homophobic views. The BC Conservatives can slap lipstick on the pig, but it still oinks. The media has requested comment, but Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson is quiet as a crypt. No surprise. #bcpoli #BCElxn

B.C. Conservative campaign director under fire for anti-Islam posts | CBC News

The campaign director for the B.C. Conservatives is facing criticism over anti-Islam posts she shared on social media earlier this year, just days after the party fired another candidate over his own ...

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So, what changed? After trying to curry favour with the separatist zealots since the moment she became Premier, has Danielle Smith finally figured out that nothing she does will ever be enough for them? Let's not forget Smith gave them a platform and manipulated the process to help them. #abpoli

‘Not as long as I’m premier’: Danielle Smith rules out 2nd separation referendum if Albertans vote to remain | CBC News

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was definitive Friday when asked whether she’d commit to not holding another referendum on Alberta separation should a majority of Albertans vote to remain in Canada on ...

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The BC NDP Govt had only a 1-seat majority The BC Conservatives took advantage of this & repeatedly tried to force an election ...& almost succeeded several times Had my MLA not voted from hospital *hours* after giving birth, we'd have had a #BCElection 18 months ago www.threads.com/@mourrej/pos...

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David Eby explains clearly why he called a BC provincial election now, and doesn't hold back on putting the cause where it belongs: Conservative members constantly obstructing parliamentary progress...

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One message for the public, another for insiders. When confronted by reporters about the leaked letter, BC Conservative Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson said he hadn't made any promises. But he had secretly made at least four. “Everything is on the table,” Doerkson wrote. #bcpoli #BCElxn #ICBC

Doerkson Stumbles into First Campaign Crisis with Secret ICBC Promises | The Tyee

The NDP is quick to warn of a hidden agenda from BC Conservatives.

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