Barry Sanschagrin

Barry Sanschagrin

@barsans.bsky.social

🇨🇦 Canadian | Retired member of the Canadian Army | Habs fan | Photography and Travel | 💍 to @vickyp83.bsky.social and Dad to the Boo. #ottawa

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Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

I had the pleasure of attending the launch this morning of Into the Breach, the new book by General (Ret’d) Wayne Eyre, hosted by Dr. Andrew Burtch of the Canadian War Museum. Many thanks to both for kindly signing my copy.

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

As in previous years, I’m dedicating my digital poppy to my grandfather Pte. Antonio Sanschagrin. He served in the Royal Canadian Ordinance Corps during the Second World War. 🇨🇦

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Katherine Dines 🇨🇦
@katherinedines.bsky.social

The 2026 Poppy Campaign Oct 24-Nov 26 🇨🇦 Catch the annual digital Poppy Drop nightly 6:30-9:30pm on the Senate building. Nov 10 & 11, til midnight. Get your poppies & find more ways to remember & honour fallen soldiers at legion.ca

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Today marks the start of the 2026 National Poppy Campaign. Wearing a poppy is a simple but meaningful way to honour our Veterans and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. 🇨🇦

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

A day I’ll always remember. I was at Borden, renewing my military ID. I was having a bite to eat in the Junior Ranks’ Mess when the news broke. Because i was in uniform I was told to go straight home, no stops. For a while afterward, we weren’t allowed to wear our uniforms in public.

Craig Baird-Canadian History Ehx@cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social

On this day in 2014, Corporal Nathan Cirillo was killed at the National War Memorial. The shooter ran to the Parliament Buildings where he was killed. Sgt-at-Arms Kevin Vickers, his security team and the RCMP earned the Star of Courage and Medal of Bravery. 📸 Guillaume Haché

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Whenever I hear about wounded or fallen members of the CAF, my thoughts go back to 2010, when my friends Kevin and Brian were killed in Afghanistan. While the circumstances may be different, the news still hits close to home and brings back memories that never really leave you.

Unofficial CP24 Mirror@cp24-mirror.bsky.social

#BREAKING: Four dead, dozens wounded in CFB Wainwright fire, PM says. Live updates here

cp24.comFour dead, dozens wounded in CFB Wainwright fire, PM says. Live updates here.An explosion and fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright east of Edmonton has resulted in an unknown number of fatalities and injuries.
Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Marvellous 👍

Scott Robertson@sarobertson.bsky.social

the crowd absolutely erupts when Carney says the Pacific Link pipeline will reduce Canada's dependence on the U.S. Mark Carney: "Careful. They might think that's election interference. They're a little touchy down there. We're not. We're getting on with it."

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

This has been happening to us since we switched from Rogers to Distributel, which uses the Bell network, last year. It also happens when we try to watch Habs games.

Ottawa Citizen@ottawacitizen.com

'I literally live in Kanata': TSN blackouts perplexing some local Ottawa Senators fans ottawacitizen.com/ottawa-senat...

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

I would’ve preferred a Liberal government, but I’m relieved it ended up as a PQ minority. Quebecers clearly wanted change, but they also put some limits on how much power the PQ would have. A minority government with a strong opposition seems like a good balance. montrealgazette.com/opinion/colu...

montrealgazette.comHanes: Quebec elects PQ government — on a tight leashVoters stopped short of giving Paul St-Pierre Plamondon a strong mandate to hold a referendum. Will he listen to democracy?
Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

J’aurais préféré un gouvernement libéral, mais je suis quand même soulagé que le PQ ait finalement formé un gouvernement minoritaire. Un gouvernement minoritaire avec une opposition forte, ça me semble être un bon compromis. #quebec #elections2026

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Je suis natif du Québec et je vis à Ottawa. Nous sommes liés. Un vote pour le PQ ne concerne pas que le Québec. Sa destination reste l’indépendance. “Pas de référendum pendant Trump” signifie “pas maintenant”

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Défendre le français, oui. Risquer emplois, investissements et stabilité, non. Le Québec a besoin de santé, de logements abordables et de stabilité, pas d’une nouvelle crise de séparation. Les conséquences se feront sentir partout au Canada. #quebec #elections2026

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Keep your vacation dollars at home or spend them somewhere that actually welcomes Canadians.

Unofficial CTV News Mirror@ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social

What Florida’s property tax vote means for Canadian snowbirds

ctvnews.caWhat Florida’s property tax vote means for Canadian snowbirdsA Florida ballot measure would sharply increase property tax exemptions for many permanent residents while keeping non-homesteaded properties in the tax base. Gov. Ron DeSantis has explicitly said snowbirds, including Canadians, could continue paying property taxes as Florida homeowners receive relief.
Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

With all the problems Québec and Canada are facing right now, the last thing we need is another one with this guy. If you can’t bring yourself to vote PLQ, then hold your nose and vote CAQ just this one time.

Montreal Gazette@mtlgazette.bsky.social

PQ leader makes pitch for majority government as clock ticks down to Monday’s vote montrealgazette.com/quebec-elect...

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Avec tous les problèmes auxquels le Québec et le Canada sont confrontés en ce moment, la dernière chose dont nous avons besoin est un autre avec ce type. Si vous ne pouvez pas vous résoudre à voter PLQ, alors tenez-vous le nez et votez CAQ juste cette fois-ci.

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mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social
@mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social

The celebration continues! Come out to congratulate your Frontier League champions to City Hall, September 28th at 4pm. La célébration se poursuit! Venez accueillir nos champions de la Frontier League à l’hôtel de ville!

City of Ottawa@en.ottawa.ca

Frontier League champions! Join the Ottawa Titans at Marion Dewar Plaza outside Ottawa City Hall on Monday, September 28 at 4 pm, as #OttCity celebrates the team's championship victory. Bring your Titans pride and help recognize this memorable moment for baseball in our city.

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City of Ottawa
@en.ottawa.ca

It's been a heck of a day so far for the #Ottawa200 Block Party but the party ain't over yet. Join us tonight for more music, including our headliner Jamie Fine!

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Truly a remarkable way to make a simple act of democracy unnecessarily ridiculous.

CTV News Montreal@ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social

An Élections Québec poll worker told CTV News that they were instructed to speak only English in certain situations with voters ahead of voting in Quebec’s general election.

bit.lyElections Quebec poll workers instructed not to speak English with votersAn Élections Québec poll worker told CTV News that they were instructed to speak only English in certain situations with voters ahead of voting in Quebec’s general election.
Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

These people are all the same. He resorted to violence because he had nothing intelligent left to say. Good riddance.

Global News@globalnews.ca

Gunman shot outside Ontario synagogue was suing military for $1 million for discharging him over refusal to vaccinate, claiming heavy financial losses and trauma. globalnews.ca/news/1207091...

globalnews.caFormer soldier shot near synagogue was suing military for $1M over vaccination policy | Globalnews.caDocuments obtained by Global News show Sean Ward declined the COVID-19 vaccine and was deemed “unsuitable for further military service.”

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City of Ottawa
@en.ottawa.ca

Heads up, #OttCity: you may hear and see military activity downtown on Saturday, September 26. Four rounds of cannon fire will go off between 2 and 4 pm as part of a Canadian Armed Forces event on the Rideau Canal.

Barry Sanschagrin
@barsans.bsky.social

Absolutely ridiculous. Where the hell are these kids’ parents? Time to start parenting and take some responsibility.

CTV News Ottawa@ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social

Ottawa neighbourhood concerned over incidents involving teens smashing doors, damaging homes

bit.lyOttawa neighbourhood concerned over incidents involving teens smashing doors, damaging homesResidents of a neighbourhood in Ottawa’s southwest end are expressing serious concerns after several incidents involving teenagers smashing doors and damaging homes last week.