# carleton (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover carleton. Page: Feed: --- ## [WC Wolverines sweep NCAFA Week 1](https://westcarletononline.com/wc-wolverines-sweep-ncafa-week-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wc-wolverines-sweep-ncafa-week-1) _2026-08-21 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ DUNROBIN – It was a great start to the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) season with a Week 1 sweep for all three West Carleton Wolverines teams in front of their home fans. The post WC Wolverines sweep NCAFA Week 1 first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [ARAc briefs: Rural Summit progress, six key areas](https://westcarletononline.com/arac-briefs-rural-summit-progress-six-key-areas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arac-briefs-rural-summit-progress-six-key-areas) _2026-08-21 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ CITY HALL – The Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) received a report outlining the city's progress in responding to priorities identified at the 2024 Rural Summit. The post ARAc briefs: Rural Summit progress, six key areas first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Native Plants and Clay come to Harbour Sept. 12 weekend](https://westcarletononline.com/native-plants-and-clay-come-to-harbour-sept-12-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=native-plants-and-clay-come-to-harbour-sept-12-weekend) _2026-08-21 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ FITZROY HARBOUR – Did you know that fall is a great time to plant? Things planted in the Fall will have two good months to establish themselves, without having to deal with the heat and dryness of summer. The post Native Plants and Clay come to Harbour Sept. 12 weekend first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [HCA hosting free fall ball for Carp youth](https://westcarletononline.com/hca-hosting-free-fall-ball-for-carp-youth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hca-hosting-free-fall-ball-for-carp-youth) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ CARP – They may known as the boys of summer, but your young boy or girl can enjoy softball in Carp this fall. The post HCA hosting free fall ball for Carp youth first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Police briefs: Remains of third person found on Smiths Falls property, Cell phone service fraud, ByWard Market safety](https://westcarletononline.com/police-briefs-remains-of-third-person-found-on-smiths-falls-property-cell-phone-service-fraud-byward-market-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-briefs-remains-of-third-person-found-on-smiths-falls-property-cell-phone-service-fraud-byward-market-safety) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ SMITHS FALLS – The remains of a third missing person from the Smiths Falls area were found on a rural property near the town last week, police confirmed in a release. The post Police briefs: Remains of third person found on Smiths Falls property, Cell phone service fraud, ByWard Market safety first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Fitzroy Estates on path to new park](https://westcarletononline.com/fitzroy-estates-on-path-to-new-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fitzroy-estates-on-path-to-new-park) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ FITZROY HARBOUR – A large-lotted subdivision slowly growing at the entrance to the Village of Fitzroy Harbour known as Fitzroy Estates may soon be getting its first park. The post Fitzroy Estates on path to new park first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [CDSN Meets NDHQ, 2026 Edition](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/08/cdsn-meets-ndhq-2026-edition.html) _2026-08-20 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ The lighting always sucks in this part of DND, but this is only place we can do this. One of the highlights of every year is the Canadian Defence and Security Network's Summer Institute. Ripping off SWAMOS and BtG, we organize a weeklong workshop to discuss Canadian defence and security stuff with a mixed audience--roughly one third emerging scholars, one third military folks, and one third… ## [More Threat Deflation: Hypersonic Missile Edition](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/08/more-threat-deflation-hypersonic.html) _2026-08-20 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I keep hearing about the threat of hypersonic missiles, and I keep wondering how this changes things? My bias: I am a big believer in mutual assured destruction and a big skeptic of strategic missile defense. Yes, countries are developing missiles that go much faster. Does this dramatically increase the threat to North America? I don't believe it does. The US has not yet developed a reliable, near… ## [OPS’ Grus demoted two years following disciplinary hearing](https://westcarletononline.com/ops-grus-demoted-two-years-following-disciplinary-hearing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ops-grus-demoted-two-years-following-disciplinary-hearing) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ KANATA – Ottawa Police Service (OPS) detective Helen Grus vowed to continue serving the Ottawa community to the best of her ability after she was ordered demoted from first-class to second-class constable following a lengthy and often contentious disciplinary process. The post OPS’ Grus demoted two years following disciplinary hearing first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Mayoral candidate Lawson shares rural platform](https://westcarletononline.com/mayoral-candidate-lawson-shares-rural-platform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mayoral-candidate-lawson-shares-rural-platform) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ OTTAWA – Ottawa mayoral candidate Alex Lawson is promising to require rural assessments for decisions made at city council and to improve rural infrastructure maintenance if elected this October. The post Mayoral candidate Lawson shares rural platform first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IkixDr429qeE) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [Planning briefs: Riverside South community centre changes, Increasing parking near transit, Supporting Alta Vista housing](https://westcarletononline.com/planning-briefs-riverside-south-community-centre-changes-increasing-parking-near-transit-supporting-alta-vista-housing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-briefs-riverside-south-community-centre-changes-increasing-parking-near-transit-supporting-alta-vista-housing) _2026-08-20 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ CITY HALL – The Planning and Housing committee (PHc) approved changes to advance the new Riverside South Community Centre and library, bringing residents closer to a new community space, library and park. The post Planning briefs: Riverside South community centre changes, Increasing parking near transit, Supporting Alta Vista housing first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Nicholls, Fry Department, Dunrobin Market Garden seafood fundraiser for WCFAC](https://westcarletononline.com/nicholls-fry-department-dunrobin-market-garden-seafood-fundraiser-for-wcfac/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nicholls-fry-department-dunrobin-market-garden-seafood-fundraiser-for-wcfac) _2026-08-19 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ WOODLAWN – Something rare is coming to Woodlawn, and that’s seafood, all in support of the West Carleton Food Access Centre (WCFAC). The post Nicholls, Fry Department, Dunrobin Market Garden seafood fundraiser for WCFAC first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Fitzroy Harbour CA accepting applications for $1,000 scholarship](https://westcarletononline.com/fitzroy-harbour-ca-now-accepting-applications-for-1000-scholarship/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fitzroy-harbour-ca-now-accepting-applications-for-1000-scholarship) _2026-08-19 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ FITZROY HARBOUR – Every year the Fitzroy Harbour Community Association (FHCA) helps young Harbour lads or lasses with a little pocket money as they begin their education journey outside the confines of the cozy community. The post Fitzroy Harbour CA accepting applications for $1,000 scholarship first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Shine bright at Capital Pride Aug. 22 to Aug. 30](https://westcarletononline.com/shine-bright-at-capital-pride-aug-22-to/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shine-bright-at-capital-pride-aug-22-to) _2026-08-19 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ OTTAWA – This August, Ottawa is invited to come together for Capital Pride, a celebration of community, inclusion and self-expression. The post Shine bright at Capital Pride Aug. 22 to Aug. 30 first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [North Lanark Highland Games’ bring Sword Dance to Almonte Aug. 22](https://westcarletononline.com/north-lanark-highland-games-bring-sword-dance-to-almonte-aug-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-lanark-highland-games-bring-sword-dance-to-almonte-aug-22) _2026-08-19 · wadmin · West Carleton Online_ ALMONTE – The 41st Annual North Lanark Highland Games will bring Scottish tradition, athletic competition, music, dance and family-friendly entertainment to the Almonte Fairgrounds (195 Water St.) this Saturday, Aug. 22. The post North Lanark Highland Games’ bring Sword Dance to Almonte Aug. 22 first appeared on West Carleton Online . ## [Five Carleton student organizations unite to respond to Bill 33](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/08/14/five-carleton-student-organizations-unite-to-respond-to-bill-33/) _2026-08-14 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ Five of Carleton University’s independent student organizations — collectively representing over 30,000 Ontario students — have formed the Bill 33 Coalition to defend student autonomy and protect the services and organizations students have built and govern themselves. The coalition brings together the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA), Carleton Radio Inc. (CKCU-FM), The Charlatan,… ## [Together We Shine: CKCU at Pride](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/08/11/together-we-shine-ckcu-at-pride/) _2026-08-11 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ CKCU is taking part in Ottawa’s 2026 Pride parade on Sunday, August 30, joining people from across the city in celebrating and supporting Ottawa’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Our participation is part of All Mics On, CKCU’s year-long campaign highlighting why the station matters and the difference independent, community-powered media makes. This year’s Pride theme is Together \[…\] ## [Jas Nasty & Lamb Fatale at Tooth and Nail](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/07/28/jas-nasty-lamb-fatale-at-tooth-and-nail/) _2026-07-28 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ This Wednesday, CKCU DJs Jas Nasty and Lamb Fatale take over the turntables at Tooth and Nail Brewery from 6–9 p.m. for an evening of expertly curated vinyl selections and great community vibes. Both seasoned selectors and beloved members of Ottawa’s music scene, Jas and Zoë (Lamb Fatale) bring a deep love of music and \[…\] ## [Holy Round Numbers, Batman!](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/07/holy-round-numbers-batman.html) _2026-07-28 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Not to worry, Robin, for we have multiple Bat-cakes to meet the occasion. This week, I am celebrating 60 years of ... me. I have always used birthdays and anniversaries to justify lots of movies, restaurants, and, this year, cakes. This is an especially round number marking so many things:= Leaving middle age for whatever the next thing is: late middle age? Time to start getting discounts. My… ## [American Civil-Military Relations Basics: Partisan and Political](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/07/american-civil-military-relations.html) _2026-07-13 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ A couple of weeks ago, I got into a running skeet spat because I argued we ought not valorize a military member for protesting the Trump administration while in uniform. I argued that the US military has long stayed out of politics, and I meant partisan politics, even though it and any govt agency, especially armed ones, are inherently political. Politics: the basic definition involves the making… ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4IP6zM6bXTTA) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [(untitled)](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/07/nato-issued-six-paragraph-communique.html) _2026-07-08 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ NATO issued a six paragraph communique https://www.nato.int/en/about-us/official-texts-and-resources/official-texts/2026/07/08/the-ankara-summit-declaration A big improvement over last year's? Sure, one para more. In the days of yore, I would watch folks at the expert forum side party comb through pages of paragraphs, trying to figure out what the summit addressed usually over 100 issues. Last… ## [London Regains The Lead: Fave Capital Again](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/07/london-regains-lead-fave-capital-again.html) _2026-07-06 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I have spent the last week in London, the first time in 14 years and only the second time since my seven week experience after my junior year in college. I was here for the very first Civil-Military Relations Network workshop (or any other endeavor of our new network/grant), as Phil Lagassé is leading our Command research agenda. The workshop featured historians and political scientists, so we can… ## [250 Years and 24: The Worst of Times, The Best of Times](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/07/250-years-and-24-worst-of-times-best-of.html) _2026-07-04 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I am in London, having finished a two day Civil-Military Relations Network workshop, our very first, on Command. Run by Phil Lagassé, it considered from many angles and all over history what it means to command a military and who has the authority and such. The moment resonated quite a bit for many reasons: that Phil couldn't get any Americans who specialize in this kind of stuff because they… ## [June’s Live Off The Floor with VASTE and Raphael Weinroth-Browne](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/06/30/junes-live-off-the-floor-with-vaste-and-raphael-weinroth-browne/) _2026-06-30 · Lindsay Morrison · CKCU 93.1 FM_ June’s Live Off The Floor session brought VASTE and Raphael Weinroth-Browne to the CKCU studio to for some dark, mysterious, and emotive sounds. VASTE is an atmospheric sludge and post-metal band hailing from Ottawa and Gatineau. They craft raw gloomy soundscapes through crushing heaviness and emotional intensity. Their live performances are immersive, visceral, and sonically \[…\] ## [Junior Smith Receives National Radio Award](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/06/26/junior-smith-receives-national-radio-award/) _2026-06-26 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ As Reggae in the Fields celebrates 50 years on the air, host and producer Junior Smith has been honoured with the Canadian Ethnic Media Association’s 2026 Award for Excellence in Radio. “I do not see diversity as a challenge to be managed, but as a series of positive outcomes that enrich every single person in \[…\] ## [Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day 2026](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/06/21/celebrating-national-indigenous-peoples-day-2026/) _2026-06-21 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are opportunities to honour the histories, cultures, languages, knowledge, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Indigenous programming has long been part of CKCU. Through programs such as Indigenous CKCU, Kitchisipimi Pivalliajut, and Uqallagvik, Indigenous hosts, producers, and community members share… ## [Treaty of Versailles 2: Electric Bugaloo](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/06/treaty-of-versailles-2-electric-bugaloo.html) _2026-06-18 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ It does not take an IR scholar or an historian to note the significance of Donald Trump signing onto a "deal" with Iran while he's at Versailles, site of the treaty that temporarily ended WW1 and set up WW2. I have a few thoughts to add to this perfect illustration of how dumb and tragic this war has been: The costs here are understated: Trump alienated allies by starting this war without giving… ## [Listen Back: Aristotle and the Carleton Therapy Dog Program](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/06/17/tun-in-friday-aristotle-and-the-carleton-therapy-dog-program/) _2026-06-17 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ There’s a reason therapy dogs are so popular. On the June 19th edition of the Friday Special Blend, we’ll find out why as we speak with Asif Hameed and Aristotle from Carleton University’s Therapy Dog Program. The program provides mental health and wellness support through visits with therapy dogs handled by Carleton staff and faculty \[…\] ## [NATO Is Not Dead, It is Just Pining For the Fjords](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/06/nato-is-not-dead-it-is-just-pining-for.html) _2026-06-12 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I have been arguing that the heart of NATO, Article V, has been dead for since January 2025. It took a while for the Europeans to believe it: Anton Hofreiter, a German lawmaker, said: “NATO’s main problem is that, as long as Trump is president, there is no longer any faith that the U.S. would come to the Europeans’ aid in the event of an emergency.” NYT This quote comes from an article discussing… ## [The Bad Faith Actor Dictating Faith](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-bad-faith-actor-dictating-faith.html) _2026-06-06 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Perhaps it is unfair to call Pete Hegseth a bad faith actor since he seems to be a real believer in Christian nationalism. But many of his arguments have been of bad faith--that the standards he applies to others he does not apply to himself. That part makes him fit in really well in the Trump Administration. Much of the Christian Nationalism does as well, as Christian nationalism is far more… ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GxtyTdBaBFic) _2026-06-06 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [The State of US-Canadian Relations, June 2026](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-state-of-us-canadian-relations-june.html) _2026-06-04 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Lots of stuff happening the past week or two: Canada decides to buy a Swedish plane (no, not that one), rather than the American one. Rumors have abounded of Canada cutting its F35 buy and getting 60 Gripens instead. Canada finishes the contract on the HIMARS launchers I attended a conference on Canada diversifying its defence procurement, with former military folks mostly wanting to get "the best… ## [Remembering Jim Reilly](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/05/28/remebering-jim-reilly/) _2026-05-28 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ James “Jim” Reilly was a longtime volunteer and vibrant presence at CKCU-FM throughout the 1980s and 1990s. As an on-air announcer, Funding Drive coordinator, and editor of TransFM, Jim helped shape the station’s creative spirit and community voice during a formative era. Beyond CKCU, Jim was deeply connected to Ottawa-Gatineau’s arts and music communities. A beloved \[…\] ## [Axé WorldFest x Live Off The Floor with QUEENYY and DJ del Pilar](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/05/26/axe-worldfest-x-live-off-the-floor-with-queenyy-and-dj-del-pilar/) _2026-05-27 · Lindsay Morrison · CKCU 93.1 FM_ CKCU collaborated with Axé WorldFest for May’s Live Off The Floor session. Axé WorldFest present music, artistic events, shows, concert series, and conferences to provide unparalleled experiences of new music in our homebase of Ottawa, Ontario, and around the world. With a pioneering vision, alchemy, and cultivation of community, we work to support emerging artists here \[…\] ## [Off The Shelf Sessions: New Opportunities for Young Artists](https://www.ckcufm.com/2026/05/26/off-the-shelf-sessions-new-opportunities-for-young-artists/) _2026-05-26 · Radio Carleton · CKCU 93.1 FM_ Ottawa-area high school students are gaining hands-on experience in the music industry through Off The Shelf Sessions, a growing youth music recording initiative created by students, for students. Originally conceived and developed by students at Brookfield High School, the program was designed to create more opportunities for young musicians to access professional recording experiences and \[…\] ## [Crowdsourcing Civ-Mil Violations](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/05/crowdsourcing-civ-mil-violations.html) _2026-05-24 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I am looking for help: with the help of a fantastic RA, Alireza Mamdouhi, I have created a googlesheet to crowdsource a list of violations of American Civil-Military Relations norms by the Trump Administration. My inspiration was hearing about a panel on US civ-mil during the Trump era that concluded that it ain't so bad. Um, yeah, it is. Because so much has happened over the past 16 months, it is… ## [When Modesty Is Not a Virtue: Learned Defence Expertise is Real](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/05/when-modesty-is-not-virtue-learned.html) _2026-05-21 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I read a terrific piece by my partner in crime (I am sure some members of some legislatures will consider our latest book\* criminal due to our discussion of their, um, lack of relevance), Phil Lagassé, but took a heap of umbrage at his footnote: I dislike the term ‘expert’ when it comes to academics who study topics such as mine (defence policy or machinery of government), where practitioners are… ## [Recognizing Public Commentary at a Dangerous Time](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/05/recognizing-public-commentary-at.html) _2026-05-15 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Yesterday was a pretty special day. Carleton's Faculty (equivalent to College of) of Public and Global Affairs held its annual award ceremony. My school, NPSIA, had two profs recognized: Lama Mourad for teaching excellence and myself for Public Commentary. I joked that hers was a quality award and mine was a quantity award--she did great and I did a lot. Lama is a terrific teacher It was great to… ## [Chile 2: Deja Dos](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/05/chile-2-deja-dos.html) _2026-05-12 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ The llamas were greedy but sweet. On my way home from a week plus of research and tourism in Chile. One of the things I forgot from last time is how far away Santiago is: six hours from Panama City, which is about the same from Newark. So, a long last flight here and a long first flight home on an airline that is only loosely associated with the one with which I have status. So, some minor hiccups… ## [Anti-Trans Claims Are Utter Crap](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/anti-trans-claims-are-utter-crap.html) _2026-04-27 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ The truly amazing thing of the time in which we live is that we have so much information, yet people buy the bullshit mis and disinformation. People are making incredible (as in unbelievable) claims, and people are buying them, doing so much harm. Of all of this, the most angering, the most infuriating for me has to be the anti-trans bullshit promoted by the Republican Party, JK Rowling , the New… ## [Celebrating Earth Day : Caring for Patients and the Planet](https://www.qchblog.com/news/2026/4/22/celebrating-earth-day-caring-for-patients-and-the-planet) _2026-04-22 · Queensway Carleton Hospital · Queensway Carleton Hospital Blog_ Did you know that healthcare contributes to nearly 5% of global carbon emissions? This Earth Day, the 2026 theme-“Our Power, Our Planet”-reminds us of the role each of us plays in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Healthcare systems rely heavily on energy, water, and materials, and addressing their environmental impact is critical to protecting both patient health and the well-being of… ## [Manila Briefings: Thinking Through Some Of the Big Implications](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-briefings-thinking-through-some.html) _2026-04-20 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ After three days of briefings in Manila with all kinds of sharp people, I found myself thinking about some of the bigger implications. To be clear, I am not an Indo-Pacific expert, so some of this might be common knowledge, widely accepted wisdom, or incredibly dim, uninformed stuff. But that is why this is a Semi-Spew--no lit reviews, all half-baked thinking. You let me know which ideas have… ## [Manila Briefings: Targeting, Gender, Ships, and Ships](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-briefings-targeting-gender-ships.html) _2026-04-20 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ The last day of this familiarization tour was perhaps the best. And not just because I finally got the french toast I had been seeking. small sat receiver for the CAF unit The first session was over at the targeting tent: four of the five eyes countries had units in a tent (ac-ed, thankfully) doing the targeting for the upcoming exercise (later this week, a very big, multilateral military exercise… ## [Manila Briefings: Random Observations After a Week of Semi-Random Tourism](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-briefings-random-observations.html) _2026-04-20 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ After so much travel in non-English speaking countries, hanging out in a former American colony is quite a shift in gears. I have said thank you in Portuguese and Spanish as a reflex when everyone I have encoun tered is very fluent in English. What else have I observed in my week in Manila and on the road to a volcano or 47 (yes, apparently 47 vents or volcanoes or something, I don't know the… ## [From Hospital Bed to 29 Canal Skates: A Comeback Story](https://www.qchblog.com/news/2026/4/17/from-hospital-bed-to-29-canal-skates-a-comeback-story) _2026-04-17 · Queensway Carleton Hospital · Queensway Carleton Hospital Blog_ Three years ago, avid skater Michelle Schafer was out on a skating track in Gatineau, Quebec, with her children when a fall temporarily changed the way she stayed active. After breaking her femur, she did not immediately realize the severity of the injury and even skated nearly a kilometre back before driving home and seeking medical attention. The next day, she was admitted to Queensway Carleton… ## [Manila Briefings: Defense in A Dangerous Time](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-briefings-defense-in-dangerous.html) _2026-04-17 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Today, we had a series of high level briefings, and we got a good idea of where the Philippines stands in this part of the world: on the edge of a World War. Ooops, too dramatic? The day was mostly based on two sessions--one with senior civilian folks and one with senior military officers. We then met with some think tank folks, but I was pretty tired and left early. In the first session with a… ## [Manila Briefings: Maritime Insecurity](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-briefings-maritime-insecurity.html) _2026-04-17 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Today was our first day of briefings in Manila. Our small team of two DND Public Affairs people, me, and a think tanker joined a group of Colonels/Navy Captains from the Canadian and other armed forces as well as civilians. That group is from the Canadian Forces College as they run an extensive end-of-the-term trip. The group hit Japan first and will be going to other places out here after they… ## [The Massacre of Manila](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-massacre-of-manila.html) _2026-04-14 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I knew that Japan's occupation of the Philippines was brutal, but my education of World War II history tended to be focused on Europe and the Pacific sub campaign. I got a clearer idea of what happened here in Manila 81 years ago when I was listening to the Unauthorized History of the Pacific War podcast episode on the Liberation of Manila. So, I was keeping my eyes open for memorials of that… ## [Manila, Day 1: Heat is Exhausting Edition](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/manila-day-1-heat-is-exhausting-edition.html) _2026-04-14 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ National park I am in Manila, capital of the Philippines, as the Canadian Department of National Defence is running a junket of experts or influencers or whatever I am to learn about the new headquarters they are standing up for a three star officer and to get a better understanding of the Indo-Pacific. To be clear, the flight, hotel, and much of the food is on me and the other participant. This… ## [Seven Years of CDSN-Ing? Not Over Yet](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/04/seven-years-of-cdsn-ing-not-over-yet.html) _2026-04-02 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ Yesterday, April fools day, the Canadian Defence and Security Network helped the Embassy of Türkiye hold an event about the future of NATO. Türkiye is the host of the next NATO summit (if it happens, see my next post), and they wanted to have an event in Ottawa to help set up the forthcoming event. This event happened precisely day after our seven year SSHRC Partnership Grant officially ended.… ## [ISA In Ohio? Yowza!](http://saideman.blogspot.com/2026/03/isa-in-ohio-yowza.html) _2026-03-25 · Steve Saideman · Saideman's Semi-Spew_ I missed the last two meetings of the International Studies Association as I was in Berlin for a couple of winters. So, I was eager to get back to the ISA and see lots of folks. Alas, it was only partly successful as a combination of events/dynamics limited the attendees: those outside of the US avoiding Trump's border police those still trying to get here denied by flight challenges in Toronto…