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New data from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a CBC News investigation suggest ongoing problems with country-of-origin signage in Canadian grocery stores. CBC also found questionable Canadian branding in some stores.

Good advice for Canadians too.

Items important to have to survive 72 hours in a crisis: food and water to a flashlight, power bank, radio, cash and medication.

Whatever progress of population there may be in the British Canadas, is only for their own early severance of their present colonial relation to the little island three thousand miles across the Atlantic; soon to be followed by Annexation, and destined to swell the still accumulating momentum of our progress.

Source: https://www.americanyawp.com/reader/manifest-destiny/john-osullivan-declares-americas-manifest-destiny-1845/

We were so lucky for so long that they hadn't turned their attention back to us. Elbows up folks!

If you want to join a protest but the consequences may deter you. Copy pasting.

It is difficult — sometimes impossible — to stay completely anonymous while protesting, as public spaces mean TV broadcasts, journalists, and other attendees may be taking photos and videos and sharing them online or on TV.

Your presence at a protest is valued, but your safety is most important. Here are some tips to keep safe:

Cover your face with a face mask or bandana. Wearing a medical-grade mask like KN95 would also keep you safer from COVID-19.

Use a whistle under your mask, or carry a noisemaker. This helps you join in the noise without having to use your voice.

Wear a hat and sunglasses. This protects you from the sun, and keeps your face hidden.

Cover your tattoos as they can be used to identify you.

Cover yourself with a poster or banner when you see a camera. It will protect your identity and also display your message loud and clear.

Avoid posting on social media during the protest as this gives away your location and presence.

Banners and posters are usually captured on media. Keep this in mind as you walk.

CBC Article

There is an irony of this having been published by the US. But it is a decent read if you're expecting longer term resistance will be necessary.

What products are most at risk. What are easiest to replace to reduce risk? Hardest to replace?

And why is it Zambonis? ;)

Theoretically, if Canadians gave real-looking one star ratings on Google Maps for Tesla dealerships and chargers, then it would discourage buying Teslas. People who already own Teslas would choose public chargers from other brands - even Canadian ones. It would also be hilarious to see every place selling swastikars with reviews lower than a doge employee's IQ.

Skim existing low reviews, find a common thread, and run with it.

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I linked the Canex option. I also have older MEC bags that I like (from before their buyout).

The premise of a three day bag is to have something to grab and go in an emergency. Prepacked, near the door -- that sort of thing. Wait for the emergency to blow over, and have enough supplies to weather the period you need to make a decision.

What do you folks think should be in a three day bag? Does it vary if you're urban or rural? What about weather and time of year?

When faced with a sudden existential challenge, most people fall into one of three categories: fight, flee, or freeze.

The latter is scary -- it is to deny that anything is happening at all. This community is a place to discuss plans and options so that if/when the time comes, people have some plan in mind.

I expect that this community will attract people who are preppers planning to turtle somewhere, people who want to know how to move somewhere else on the planet, or people looking for ways to offer non-violent resistance.

For those looking to offer physical and violent resistance, this is not the place to organize or discuss this. Lemmy.ca needs to adhere to the existing laws in Canada, and nearly all violent options will be in violation of some law. You can, however, point people at their Canadian Forces recruitment office or similar.