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Barrie Davidson @barriedavidson

Finance professional with techy tendencies. Opinions expressed are my own.

Joined June 2009
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This is your last 'Kamala' pronouncer check

Kuh-MAHL-uh? CAM-el-uh? No, that's not right. Here’s how you pronounce Kamala Harris’s name — and why some political figures might intentionally mispronounce it.

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Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
8 Jan 2024
🥉For only the 3rd time in recorded history, #Winnipeg stayed above -21°C during an entire December (December 2023). #YwgWx #YWG #MBWx
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Why choose a credit union instead of a bank?

What is the difference between banks and credit unions? Learn more about the main advantages of banking with credit unions vs banks.

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The Bank of Canada is researching a digital version of cash. Here’s what that could mean for you /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/business… #CBDCs

The Bank of Canada is researching a digital version of cash. Here’s what that could mean for you

A CBDC could be stored on a phone app or card, and can be used for online or cashless payments without the help of a private bank

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Dad Jokes
@Dadsaysjokes
11 Dec 2023
A shark can swim faster than me, but I can run faster than a shark... So in a triathlon, it would all come down to who is the better cyclist.
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Wanted to share a good news story. I'm thankful I live in Canada and don't have to face this possibility (and yes I acknowledge our Healthcare isn't necessarily the best) cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/us-…

N.Y. woman clears $108M of other people's medical debt — after dying of cancer | CBC Radio

New York book publisher Casey McIntyre's health insurance allowed her to receive cancer care without saddling her family in medical debt. But as she navigated the health-care system, she met other...

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Bank of Canada
@bankofcanada
28 Nov 2023
True. They can still be used except for $1, $2, $500 or $1,000 denominations, which are no longer considered legal tender. These can be redeemed at your bank or submit a claim to us. bit.ly/46usoQ8 #cdnecon #BankNotes

Redeeming damaged bank notes

Submit a claim for bank notes that are mutilated, contaminated or no longer legal tender.

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Bank of Canada
@bankofcanada
28 Nov 2023
True or False: Older bank notes can still be used to pay for things.
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I totally agree with the author and hope it drives action from CPAs in Ontario and Quebec #CPA #CPACanada theglobeandmail.com/business…

Opinion: In splitting from CPA Canada, Ontario and Quebec bodies treat members like children

Associations for chartered public accountants in Ontario and Quebec have announced their withdrawal from the wider Canadian CPA

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I miss the blue bird of happiness
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Disappointing to say the least.... Ontario and Quebec accounting bodies to exit national CPA association /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/business…

Ontario and Quebec accounting bodies to exit national CPA association

The final withdrawal of the two provincial accounting bodies is expected to take 18 months to complete

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Dad Jokes
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21 Jun 2023
My least favourite colour is purple. I dislike it more than red and blue combined.
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Well, at least we made the medals podium 😊
Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
31 May 2023
🥉Streak over. After 5 consecutive May days with maximum humidex ≥30 in #Winnipeg, the maximum humidex was only 29.8 yesterday. We made it to 3rd place, only 1 day behind the record. #YWGWx #MBWx
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Well, well, well...we're at the medals podium again - this time receiving our bronze medal.
Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
10 Apr 2023
🥉Saturday was #Winnipeg's first 3°C of the year, which is the 3rd-latest on record. Typical first is February 17. Record earliest is Jan 1, 1880/.../1964; latest Apr 11, 2013. #MBWx #YWGWx
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I'm liking the newest index from @TheEconomist. If you haven't seen their Big Mac Index, I suggest you have a look at that too. economist.com/graphic-detail…
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Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
8 Apr 2023
🥈For only the 2nd time in recorded history, #Winnipeg stayed below 0°C during an entire March (March 2023). #YWGWx #MBWx
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Well at least we reached number 1
Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
1 Apr 2023
Yesterday was #Winnipeg's 31st <0°C day this March which raises 2023 from 2nd to 1st place for the most during March. #YWGWx #MBWx
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Gold medal here we come
Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
29 Mar 2023
🥈Yesterday was #Winnipeg's 28th consecutive March <0°C day which puts this run in 2nd place for the longest run on record. If this continues, we will reach 1st place Friday. #YWGWx #MBWx
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Winnipeg Weather Records🌤@YWG_Weather
27 Mar 2023
Yesterday was #Winnipeg's 26th consecutive March <0°C day which puts this run in 4th place for the longest run on record. If this continues, we will reach 2nd place today. #YWGWx #MBWx
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Shame on these senators. Where is their sense of civic duty and honour? I can appreciate you may not be able to fulfill your duties due to personal circumstances, but then you should resign from the position and let somebody else step up. #cdnpolitics theglobeandmail.com/politics…

Average of 25 senators skip each legislative vote, Globe analysis finds

The data show that the number of senators missing votes has increased since hybrid voting ended and senators were required to be in the chamber

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Recent health care deal is a win for retirees. The finances of younger Canadians are collateral...

We rarely talk about whether today’s aging population paid enough taxes to cover their use of the medical care system. Spoiler alert, they didn’t

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