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Sarnia-Lambton
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I was pleased to join Minister @Sflecce for the announcement of the proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor today. This ambitious project would connect Alberta's oil sands to Sarnia-Lambton, reinforcing our community's position as one of Canada's most important energy hubs.
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In 1933, a beautiful, young Austrian woman took off her clothes for a movie director. She ran through the woods, naked. She swam in a lake, naked. The most popular movie in 1933 was King Kong. But everyone in Hollywood was talking about that scandalous movie with the gorgeous, young Austrian woman.
Louis B. Mayer, of the giant studio MGM, said she was the most beautiful woman in the world. The film was banned practically everywhere, which of course made it even more popular and valuable. Mussolini reportedly refused to sell his copy at any price.
The star of the film, called "Ecstasy," was Hedwig Kiesler. She said the secret of her beauty was "to stand there and look stupid." In reality, Kiesler was anything but stupid.
At the time she made Ecstasy, Kiesler was married to one of the richest men in Austria. Friedrich Mandl was Austria's leading arms maker. His firm would become a key supplier to the Nazis. Mandl used his beautiful young wife as a showpiece at important business dinners with representatives of the Austrian, Italian, and German fascist forces. One of Mandl's favorite topics at these gatherings - which included meals with Hitler and Mussolini - was the technology surrounding radio-controlled missiles and torpedoes.
As a Jew, Kiesler hated the Nazis. She abhorred her husband's business ambitions. Mandl responded to his willful wife by imprisoning her in his castle, Schloss Schwarzenau. In 1937, she managed to escape. She drugged her maid, snuck out of the castle wearing the maid's clothes and sold her jewelry to finance a trip to London. (She got out just in time. In 1938, Germany annexed Austria. The Nazis seized Mandl's factory. He was half Jewish. Mandl fled to Brazil. (Later, he became an adviser to Argentina's iconic populist president, Juan Peron.)
In London, Kiesler arranged a meeting with Louis B. Mayer. She signed a long-term contract with him, becoming one of MGM's biggest stars. She appeared in more than 20 films. She was a co-star to Clark Gable, Judy Garland, and even Bob Hope. Each of her first seven MGM movies was a blockbuster. But Kiesler cared far more about fighting the Nazis than about making movies.
At the height of her fame, in 1942, she developed a new kind of communications system, optimized for sending coded messages that couldn't be "jammed." She was building a system that would allow torpedoes and guided bombs to always reach their targets. She was building a system to kill Nazis. By the 1940s, both the Nazis and the Allied forces were using the kind of single frequency radio-controlled technology Kiesler's ex-husband had been peddling.
Most of you won't recognize the name Kiesler. And no one would remember the name Hedy Markey. But it's a fair bet than anyone reading this post of a certain age, will remember one of the great beauties of Hollywood's golden age - Hedy Lamarr. That's the name
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Sir Winston Churchill with his grandson Nicholas Soames in 1954. A year before the little boy had sneaked past various secretaries who were on guard, and slipped into Churchill’s bedroom to find the war leader in bed reading a newspaper. “Granddad, is it true you’re the greatest man in the world?”he asked him. Sir Winston replied: “Yes I am. Now bugger off.”
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The Legislature has returned to Queen’s Park.
New session. Same mission.
The work continues, and we're ready to keep delivering.
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In 1878, after the long winter killed most of the men in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, seven Ojibwe and German widows ran the spring maple sugaring together. The lumber companies had taken the husbands; ice on the Chippewa River took the rest.
But the sugar maples didn’t care. Every March, the women — Anna, Nodin, Greta, Mindimooyenh, Liesel, Ziibi, and Hilda — tapped 400 trees with hand drills, hung buckets made from hollow logs, and boiled sap day and night in cast-iron kettles. They slept in shifts, sang hymns in two languages, and kept each other’s children alive on syrup and snowbread.
Lumber barons offered to buy their grove for pennies. Nodin told them: “You sell trees. We keep family. Not the same.” They made 200 gallons that year and paid off every farm. The grove still stands.
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🇨🇦 THEY STOOD ON GUARD 🇨🇦
OCTOBER 27, 1918 — THE EXTRAORDINARY COURAGE OF WILLIAM GEORGE BARKER
108 YEARS AGO TODAY
Just 15 days before the end of the First World War, a Canadian flying ace from Manitoba fought one of the most remarkable aerial battles in military history.
His name was Major William George “Billy” Barker.
Born near Dauphin, Manitoba, in 1894, Barker enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1914 before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps in 1916.
He would become one of Canada’s greatest fighter pilots.
On the morning of October 27, 1918, Barker was flying a Sopwith Snipe fighter aircraft over the Forêt de Mormal in France when he spotted and attacked a German reconnaissance aircraft.
After destroying it, he suddenly found himself under attack by German Fokker fighters.
What followed was an extraordinary fight for survival.
Barker was shot in his right thigh, then wounded again in his left leg. Surrounded by enemy aircraft, he continued fighting despite his injuries.
He lost consciousness, and his aircraft plunged out of control.
Somehow, he regained consciousness, recovered his aircraft and resumed fighting.
Then another bullet shattered his left elbow.
He lost consciousness a second time.
Yet Barker recovered once again, fought his way through the attacking aircraft and eventually reached Allied lines, where he crash-landed his badly damaged fighter.
Despite his terrible wounds, he survived.
During the engagement, Barker was officially credited with destroying four enemy aircraft, bringing his wartime total to 50 victories.
For his extraordinary courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in the face of the enemy.
Barker became one of the most highly decorated servicemen in Canadian history.
Tragically, he died in an aviation accident near Ottawa on March 12, 1930, at just 35 years old.
Today, we remember a remarkable Canadian whose courage in the skies over France remains an enduring part of our military history.
Major William George Barker, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two Bars (1894–1930).
🇨🇦 We will remember him.
#TheyStoodOnGuard
#LestWeForget
#WW1
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The Legion said the adjusted calendar provides extra time for Canadians to obtain a poppy, pay tribute to military veterans and support local branch initiatives before Remembrance Day.
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John Wayne and Dean Martin while filming, The Sons of Katie Elder. The two had already made, Rio Bravo, and would be friends for the rest of their lives. Wayne would say he would "be a liar if I didn't tell you that I love Dean. He has been my friend for the best years of my life. He’s done for me what he’s done for millions of people all over the world because, like so many of you, I feel good every time I see him. I’m entertained by him, I laugh with him, as well as at him.”
During the filming John had his cancer scare and Dean remarked “Someone else would have laid around feeling sorry for himself for a year. But Duke, he just doesn’t know how to be sick. He’s recuperating the hard way. Me, when people see me, they sometimes say, ‘Oh, there goes Perry Como.’ But there’s only one John Wayne, and nobody makes any mistakes about that.”
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On November 11, S1 Brayden Zunti will be serving as Royal Canadian Navy Sentry during the national Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.
He was selected for this important role as part of the Remembrance Day Sentry Program, learn more: canada.ca/en/department-nati…
ALT A person in a military uniform. Text: Remembrance Day Sentry Program 2026, Sailor 1st Class Brayden Zunti
Congratulations to all the candidates in the 2026 municipal elections in Sarnia-Lambton. You should feel proud of your effort and willingness to contribute to your community through public service.
We’re delivering on our plan to protect Ontario by saving nearly 220,000 processing days on government approvals, making it easier and faster to build, invest and compete globally.
Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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Bir kadın, dükkânının önüne seksek çizerek gelip geçenlerin tepkilerini kayda aldı.
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Notable Losers in Ontario municipal elections.
1) Carolyn Parrish Former Liberal MP and Mayor of Mississaugua
2) Bonnie Crombie Former Liberal MP, Leader of Ont. Liberals and Mayor of Mississaugua
3) Andrea Horvath Former Ont. MPP Leader of NDP and Mayor of Hamilton.
4) Drew Dilkens Windsor Mayor for 12 years.
Along with NDP loss in BC, the results are clear. The electorate want a change in the leadership at the top. Voters are waking up to the fact that good alternative folks are running for leadership positions.
Canada's federal change will come sooner than later.
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The driver of this car was travelling at 184km/h on #Highway401 in #MiddlesexOPP area on October 23rd, 2026. As a result a member of the #OPP West Region - Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team stopped and charged a 35-year-old of London with Stunt driving. Needless to say, Slow Down! @CountyMiddlesex ^jh
Le conducteur de cette auto roulait à 184 km/h sur l’#autoroute401, dans la zone de compétence de la #MiddlesexOPP, le 23 octobre 2026. En conséquence, un membre de l’équipe TIME (Traffic Incident Management Enforcement) de la région Ouest de l’#OPP a intercepté et inculpé un homme de 35 ans, originaire de London, pour conduite imprudente. Inutile de le dire : ralentissez! @CountyMiddlesex ^jh
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Great to visit @Bruce_Power!
Thanks to our government’s work, Ontario is doubling medical isotope production by 2030 and advancing Bruce C Project to power 4.8M homes.
Let’s cut red tape, remove barriers to innovation, and unlock Ontario’s full potential!
@opg @LisaThompsonPC
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🇨🇦 LEST WE FORGET 🇨🇦
OCTOBER 27, 1941 — CANADIAN SOLDIERS DEPART FOR HONG KONG
85 YEARS AGO TODAY
On this day in 1941, approximately 1,975 Canadian military personnel departed Vancouver, bound for Hong Kong and a mission from which hundreds would never return.
Known as C Force, the contingent included the Royal Rifles of Canada, the Winnipeg Grenadiers, and supporting personnel under Brigadier John K. Lawson.
They sailed aboard the troopship Awatea and the armed merchant cruiser HMCS Prince Robert, arriving in Hong Kong on November 16.
At the time, the Canadians were expected to reinforce the British garrison. Many had limited training and little combat experience.
Just three weeks after their arrival, everything changed.
On December 8, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. For 18 desperate days, Canadian and Allied soldiers fought against overwhelming odds.
On Christmas Day, 1941, Hong Kong surrendered.
Approximately 290 Canadians were killed in the fighting. The survivors faced more than three and a half years of brutal captivity, during which another 267 Canadians died.
More than 550 Canadians who sailed to Hong Kong would never return home.
🐾 And there’s a remarkable story behind today’s photograph.
Standing among the Royal Rifles is Sergeant Gander, their beloved Newfoundland dog mascot.
Originally named Pal, Gander accompanied the soldiers overseas and became a hero during the battle.
He repeatedly helped protect Canadian troops and ultimately lost his life carrying away an enemy grenade that threatened wounded soldiers.
In 2000, Gander was posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal for animal bravery.
This photograph captures Canadian soldiers and their faithful companion in Vancouver around October 27, 1941.
They were preparing to cross the Pacific, unaware of the terrible ordeal awaiting them.
Today, we remember their courage, their suffering, and the sacrifices of those who never came home.
We will remember them.
🇨🇦 Lest We Forget. 🥀
📸 Department of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada, PA-116791.
#LestWeForget
#BattleOfHongKong
#WW2
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Back at Queen’s Park for the Fall 2026 Legislative Session!
I’m excited to return to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and begin this new chapter as Chief Government Whip.
I’m grateful to be working with Deputy Whips MPP Natalie Pierre and MPP Steve Pinsonneault as we support the work of our government and advance the priorities that matter to Ontarians.
As we begin this new session, I look forward to continuing to serve the people of Oakville North–Burlington, strengthening our communities, protecting Ontario’s economy, and delivering results for families across the province.
@NataliePierre @PinsonneaultLKM @FordNation
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Look how innovations from Canadian oil and natural gas companies are making industry-wide impact with more efficient technology.
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February 11, 1937, in the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas. The Harris family had lived in this cave since 1935. The bank took their farm. The cave was dry, 58 degrees year-round, and free. William Harris, 36, built the rock fireplace and shelves. His wife Martha, 33, cooked on it. Their children were John, 10; Mary, 8; Clara, 6; Paul, 12; and baby Ruth asleep on the quilt.
The lantern was kerosene. The shelves held beans, flour, and lard. The quilt on the wall was from Martha’s mother. The wood was cut by the boys. William worked on the WPA road crew for $21 a month. Martha took in laundry. They lived here until 1939 when William got a job at the dam.
Paul died in Korea in 1951. John kept this photo. He said, “We were poor. But we were warm. And we were together.” The cave is on private land now. The fireplace is still there.
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The Untouchable Pride Gathered under the sparse shade of an Oklahoma tree, this family stands before their tent home with a dignity that no economic disaster could ever touch. They are the faces of a larger trend—rural families forced into unconventional living to endure the most challenging years of American history.
They chose the tent to save on rent, and they chose the goats to save their lives. They represent the hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans who navigated a world of uncertainty with nothing but their hands and their perseverance. This is a documentary of hope. They don't look like victims; they look like survivors. Their ingenuity in maintaining a dairy alongside a temporary shelter allowed them to navigate circumstances that would have broken others.
They found a way to maintain stability when the ground beneath them was literally shifting. This is a testament to the strong sense of community and self-reliance that helped the people of the Dust Bowl endure when the world seemed to have forgotten them.
