Favorite Pic of the Day for June 30th

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Alex Gonzalez by Chris Teel

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Tapped....

 Nothing Canadian's like better than tapping a juicy maple!

Pride & Primes 🌈

Love who you want to love
Mark Carney

I think 2016 was a banner year for Toronto Pride.  First, we had Adam, (see more HERE) the hot and naked snake charmer baring and parading.  2016 was also the year Justin Trudeau became the first sitting Prime Minster of Canada to march in a Pride parade.

Trudeau went on to participate in Pride events in other cities including Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax.   The PM also continued the tradition when he was able in subsequent years.  When he couldn't, due to commitments, and when the pandemic cancelled the event, he sent on virtual messages of support to the LBGTQ community.

Former Prime Minister Joe Clark also addended a Pride parade, marching in the Calgary Pride Parade in 2001.  Clark however although he was still leader of the PC part, he no longer the Prime Minister.  It was nice to see current PM Mark Carney containing the tradition at last weekend's Toronto Pride celebrations.  Carney seemed to enjoy his afternoon and given the heat, also welcomed getting pelted by water squirters by those along the parade route. 

Mr. International Canada

Liam strives to live each day with integrity, courage, and humility.

When I think of female beauty pageants, I generally think of the US.  The broadcast networks always used to air the Miss America and Miss U.S.A when I was growing up.  I wasn't especially interested, but always tuned in for a few minutes to see who was hosting, and which celebrities were judging.  When I think of male beauty pageants, I generally think of Asia.  There are male beauty pageants everywhere, but the big events, the International male contests, are usually held in Asia.

I wasn't aware until planning my CANADA  Day posts, that great white North also has a Mister. The national finals for the Mister International Canada 2025 competition took place in Mississauga, Ontario, where Liam Thibault was crowned. He went on to represent Canada at the international Mister International Crowned at 18 years old, the Toronto native stood as the youngest among the global contestants. 

Liam competed on the international stage in Thailand, where he showcased a wilderness-themed national costume featuring antlers, (reindeer or red tailed) and fall maple leaves. 🍁  The cute 18 year seems just a wee shy, especially when it comes to his bulge in the white speedos the contestants had to wear. 

Sanding 1.83 meters tall,(6ft) Thibault hails from Toronto and according to his official beauty bio, 'embodies athleticism, discipline, and heart'. An accomplished lifeguard, swim instructor, and Ontario Scholar graduate, he is passionate about sports, self-improvement, and inspiring others. His background includes baseball, competitive diving, swimming, gymnastics, hockey, and soccer — complemented by extensive training in modeling, acting, lifesaving, and leadership. 

Liam’s vision goes beyond the pageant stage. He dreams of using his success to create opportunities for others, including building rehabilitation centers and helping communities in need around the world. Guided by his faith and shaped by a supportive community,

Sometimes you just got to scratch...

Liam Thibault on Instagram

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