Al Brunet 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 🇬🇱

You Can Call Me Al . . (not Ai)

If you love Canadian history, you don't have to be an art lover to appreciate the current exhibit at the Cowichan Public Art Gallery. It is called " Art for War and Peace" but has no "war" pictures. Read more here: mayberryfineart.com/art-exhibiti... The show runs Oct23-Apr. 10

The Trump Gang warns Canada about interfering in US elections. That's a weird charge considering that over decades, especially during the Trump administration, The US has written the book on election interference worldwide. They should get stuffed! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Americans should close their eyes and not read this. As a Canadian I don't want to be accused of election interference. Trump is to blame for US troubles. The GOP is also to blame, is spineless, and have sold out their constituents! OK, you can open your eyes now.🙄

The news said that it was "shocking" that BC had not had a Conservative govt. since 1928, 100myears ago. (more or less) The most shocking thing to me was that 1928 was 100 years ago. (more or less) 😑

My wife worked the polls in BC yesterday and had 3 people who had voted in the advanced poll try to vote a second time. She didn't think they were trying to vote twice for nefarious reasons, they were just confused with civic/provincial elections. Wouldn't the names on the ballot say something ???

Hoeksra is blowing smoke and, like his bosses Putin and Trump, he is looking to blame somebody else for screwing up the US. Hoeksra could only hope that Americans would be influence by Canada. They could use some positivity in their lives and futures!

The people have picked a new Premier and Conservative government for BC. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson's speech was full of hope and good intentions. But, as they say, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions" I hope he picks a different road! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

One who has thought of doing the same thing, or has done the same thing, is one that would easily forgive the father, and be thankful for the mother.

Restrict gambling ads and drug ads. Neither do the country any good! www.cbc.ca/news/investi...

How anyone can be not standing with the Ukrainian people right now is beyond me.

Now, there is a piece of art worth any price placed on it! www.cnn.com/2026/10/20/e...

I don't know what cell or Internet service corporation you use but here in Shawnigan Lake I use telus, and it is no great value.The cell service is terrible causing many dropped calls. Buyer beware.

What does it say for the human brain (American in this case) the more a distasteful candidate spends on his election, the more likely people will vote for him? Does it say "I have no mind of my own and I can be bought" ? At this point one would think voters would be locked in on their opinion.

Call me crazy but . . Trump's cosying up to Russia, and his going down to defeat in the US, exposing him to massive investigations and charges, tells me his ultimate plan is willing exile in Russia. He will pay massive rent to Putin and live happily ever after, out of reach of American law.

So, the BC Municipal election was yesterday. Today I have a right to complain! 😀 Next is the BC Provincial election. I will have another right to complain. Remember, if you don't vote you have no right to complain! (the way the polls look I may be complaining a lot . . .)🤢

I've never tried it but it grabs my imagination.

If the US is looking for political interference they will find it. . . . because they can make they rule up as they go along. They need the excuse. They'll create the excuse. Because, they are the MAGA Gang! www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

No honour No morals No dignity No limits No respect . . . Who am I? (Never mind, the list would be too long!)

There are a lot of good, cooperative countries in the world who manufacture great products. They are friendly and respectful. They also appreciate our business. Why in the world would we buy American made products when we have a choice? CHECK THE LABEL!

Trump is digging a huge hole for the US that will take decades to fill. US voters need to take away his shovel! No vote should be cast for any sitting Republican, as they all voted for this at every turn.

Why live in Shawnigan Lake you ask?

Has anyone ever enjoyed taking cough syrup just because it is berry flavoured? I, for one, have not! I enjoy my cold more than that stuff.

Most of us accept that corruption is part and parcel of the US government. We see it every day. If I said that we are about to see 100% of the corruption end you would say I was crazy. But, when corruption reaches 100% is it still corruption, or is it just a new way of life.

With any luck and justice, after Trump is gone and the US gets back to normal, the first individuals to appear in the International Criminal Court will be all the Trumps, the current band of crooks in the US administration, and their various enablers! www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...

. Silly you. you thought you were the customer. Now, you discover that you are actually the product! www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4rj...

Alberta's Danielle Smith is SEPERATIST! She will destroy Alberta while trying to destroy Canada to fit Trump's agenda. Albertan's will pay dearly. #ableg #abpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzlZ...

" The signal, however, is evidence of a colossal magnetic field — not intelligent life." So.No Rock n' Roll for you! www.cnn.com/2026/10/02/s...

This is a very bad poll. Not because Carney is ahead, because I agree that he should be. It's bad because we obviously have a very ineffective opposition. That is not healthy. NDP and Greens need to merge and get a better name, and Pollievre and his Reform buddies need to go away!

Con men everywhere. Canada deceived by Sask. company! Watch the video then make your feelings known to: email: david.mcguinty@parl.gc.ca phone: 613-992-3269 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mING...

Best response ever! (even if he tried to be diplomatic afterwards) www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Does your "Spydy Sense" go off when somebody double dips?

All the more reason to avoid buying US anything. Now that Alberta booze is no longer welcome in the US will Danilelle Smith join the rest of Canada and stop buying US alcohol? www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Judging politicians on what they advocated pre-Covid and pre-Trump is not helpful. The world has changed. A politician should and must be adaptable. Our country can ill afford to be intransigent in such a fast moving world. Practice/demand reality based decisions.

The number of attacks, by ICE, on innocent Americans is orders of magnitude greater than this. I believe in the law but not in this US government version of Justice! Apple is supporting violence, not justice. www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/t...

What would life be without dongles?

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Can't hurt!

If I were hireing and the candidate didn't have the brains to put away the phone and leave the drink outside they would get a courteous "thank-you" and a good bye. Show me that you are focussed on the job and not on yourself! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

"Moonset" over Shawnigan this morning . It makes my morning coffee taste better!

I don't know the reasons for the delay but it's concerning. More than once, government has provided big money to international entities to acommodate projects, only to see them take the money and run. That may not be VW's plan but, . . . . . @mark-carney.bsky.social www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

US Mortgage Rate tops 7% Canada much lower. www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/e...

So Business people are noticing that we the customers are sick of paying more, for less service? As the saying goes, "Read The Room"

Trump is likely breathing a sigh of relief that the judge ruled against him, and that cameras will roll again. Trump goofed! He was about to realize his worst fear, that of "being lonely at the top". Press should now ignore him voluntarily. www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/p...

The White House's sick comedy show continues. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grwh...

Good question!

When one is good friends with the neighbours it is not hard to understand why one would play Bridge with them every Thursday night. When those same neighbours become troublesome it's good to remember there are other people around, and 6 other days in the week! www.hilltimes.com/2026/09/21/c...

Trump, like Putin, is a wounded animal at home and abroad. Expect increasing extreme and nonsensical actions from Trump to cling to power. With Putin, expect incursions into the Baltics and other Nato countries trying to provoke retaliation. This is a dangerous time for America to be leaderless.