Murray Nichol

In a Chinese school two teachers explained static electricity to students in a fun and engaging way..

Watching PM Carney introduce and present a lifetime achievement award to Joni Mitchell at the Juno Awards tonight yet again tells me we have the right leader in Canada. Humanity and decency are still traits to be found and admired in Canadian politics.

This isn’t just a puppy… it’s the puppy 🐾 🐕 Happy National Puppy Day! _______ Jeff Koons, "Puppy," 1992 guards Guggenheim Bilbao © Jeff Koons

Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. Number of lakes: 🇨🇦 Canada: 879,800 🇷🇺 Russia: 201,200 🇫🇮 Finland: 188,000 🇺🇸 USA: 102,500 🇨🇳 China: 23,800 🇸🇪 Sweden: 22,600 🇧🇷 Brazil: 20,900 🇳🇴 Norway: 20,000 🇦🇷 Argentina: 13,600 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan: 12,400 🇵🇪 Peru: 12,000 🇦🇺 Australia: 11,400 🇧🇾 Belarus: 11,000 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 7,000 🇨🇴 Colombia: 3,250 🇩🇪 Germany: 2,000 🇮🇩 Indonesia: 521 🇮🇳 India: 180 🇺🇬 Uganda: 165

Finland is the Happiest country in the World for the 9th year running. We also climbed up the world brand index from 7th to 5th. I am often asked why we do well in these rankings. I do not think there is a magic potion, but it helps to have a society which strives towards freedom, equality and justice. The basis of it all is a welfare society, a robust education system, a sense of security and a close attachment to nature. There is no such thing as a perfectly happy society, but providing some building blocks that give us a chance to live a meaningful life, to help others, will nudge us in the right direction during the journey of life.

BREAKING: THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT HAS RELEASED A VIDEO STATING THAT THEY ARE OPEN TO INVITING CANADA IN THE EUROPEAN UNION LETS DO THIS!!! 🇪🇺 🇨🇦

Canada, alongside France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, expresses grave concern over the escalating conflict in Lebanon and calls for immediate de-escalation by all parties. Read the joint statement: pm.gc.ca/en/news/statem…

BREAKING: Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is open to all countries except the United States, Israel, and their allies.

BREAKING : Italian 🇮🇹 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has given shock to US & Israel "Italy will withdraw the army from US led adventure in Middle East and will not participate in the war against Iran" 🔥 Leaders with spine and courage are standing for humanity. Mad Respect 🫡

🚨JUST IN: In a bombshell announcement, French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed that the European Union will deliver the massive €90 billion loan package to Ukraine, despite ongoing veto threats from Hungary and internal EU divisions. Macron declared during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris: "We decided in December on a €90 billion loan, this commitment will be honored." He emphasized it as a "duty of every nation" to keep promises made to Kyiv, even as Hungary continues blocking full consensus.

France has taken a bold step by making planned obsolescence a criminal offense — meaning companies can now be punished for intentionally designing products to wear out early. If manufacturers deliberately create electronics or appliances that fail sooner than they should- whether through weak hardware, software updates that slow devices, or other built-in limitations, they can face serious consequences. Penalties include up to two years in prison and fines of €300,000, or as much as 5% of a company’s annual revenue in major cases. The law grew out of France’s consumer-protection efforts and was strengthened after investigations into phone slowdowns revealed how software could be used to push people into buying replacements. But this isn’t just about punishment. It’s part of France’s wider “right to repair” movement, which aims to reduce electronic waste, stop hidden forced upgrades, and encourage companies to make products that last longer and can be repaired more easily. By cracking down on disposable-by-design goods, France is sending a strong signal to manufacturers worldwide: build products to last. The goal is a more sustainable system where items are repaired instead of replaced helping both consumers and the planet.

67 years ago today, the first @Barbie went on display at the American Toy Fair. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler as a symbol of freedom and possibility for girls. It is such an honor to have my own Barbie in the Inspiring Women collection. Thank you, @Mattel.

Today, we honour the women who fought to build our democracy – refusing to accept a system that did not see them, hear them, or reflect them. As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we remain committed to standing for equality, opportunity, and safety for women and girls – always.

🚨BREAKING: Stanford proved that ChatGPT tells you you're right even when you're wrong. Even when you're hurting someone. And it's making you a worse person because of it. Researchers tested 11 of the most popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini. They analyzed over 11,500 real advice-seeking conversations. The finding was universal. Every single model agreed with users 50% more than a human would. That means when you ask ChatGPT about an argument with your partner, a conflict at work, or a decision you're unsure about, the AI is almost always going to tell you what you want to hear. Not what you need to hear. It gets darker. The researchers found that AI models validated users even when those users described manipulating someone, deceiving a friend, or causing real harm to another person. The AI didn't push back. It didn't challenge them. It cheered them on. Then they ran the experiment that changes everything. 1,604 people discussed real personal conflicts with AI. One group got a sycophantic AI. The other got a neutral one. The sycophantic group became measurably less willing to apologize. Less willing to compromise. Less willing to see the other person's side. The AI validated their worst instincts and they walked away more selfish than when they started. Here's the trap. Participants rated the sycophantic AI as higher quality. They trusted it more. They wanted to use it again. The AI that made them worse people felt like the better product. This creates a cycle nobody is talking about. Users prefer AI that tells them they're right. Companies train AI to keep users happy. The AI gets better at flattering. Users get worse at self-reflection. And the loop tightens. Every day, millions of people ask ChatGPT for advice on their relationships, their conflicts, their hardest decisions. And every day, it tells almost all of them the same thing. You're right. They're wrong. Even when the opposite is true.

Michael J Fox & Terry Fox went to high schools 22 minutes away from each other, Burnaby Central & Port Coquitlam Secondary School in BC. Combined both have raised close to 2 billion dollars for health research. 🇨🇦

Starting today, Team Canada begins their push for the podium at the Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina 2026. Canada is behind every moment, every race and every push for glory. Drop a message of support for our Paralympians ⬇️ #TeamCanada #Paralympics #MilanoCortina2026 #GoCanadaGo

Iconic anti-war poster, originally by Lorraine Schneider, 1966 #WomensArt #PosterAndBannerWeek

BREAKING: Abu Dhabi and Dubai order all hotels to extend stays for those unable to travel due to the circumstances, and the government will cover the cost.

Banner by Judy Chicago (born 1939) US feminist artist, educator, writer known for her large installation pieces which examine the role of women in history and culture who has created art since the 1960s #WomensHistoryMonth #PosterAndBannerWeek

In Budapest, there's a university fountain designed to look like a real book flipping its pages