News -
 
Manitoba pilot rescued off lake.  No food with him.
 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pilot-rescued-manitoba-lake-1.4981683
 
Venezuela has had a coup.  New president with Trump’s Backing.
 
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/venezuelans-march-against-maduro-u-s-mulls-recognizing-rival-guaido-idUSKCN1PH08T?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter
 
Christine Lagaurde of the IMF warns of global slowdown.
 
https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/imf-warns-of-harder-crisis-as-bullish-ceos-come-to-davos/



Eric -  It's not just a hobby. In a crisis, amateur operators provide a lifeline
 
Amateur radio was around for nearly a century before the internet, and to this day is the only form of communication that does not depend on a network..
 
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/amateur-radio-1.4968865
 
American Blackout
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNfJkMPTtWQ&t=3s&fbclid=IwAR3R_OC2YFaxbE1CPgYaHDVW_4KR2qGelcZyY4PiIUe23ACslj0bH1W4nR8



Britain Blackout
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WrCI0W37zw&fbclid=IwAR0c7Nap2wL7roxsKr1hx_j-gHGx5cBT7jJkRLnxyvUuqJWSR1KBmAuyX08





Ian - PODCAST CHALLENGE
 
Remove all memorable or easily recognized insignia from your car.  Reduce your social media profile. Take a hard look at your wardrobe and what it tells people.  
 
Do what you feel is most beneficial to your personal  long-term preparedness goals…
 
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Ian - If you want to contact Ian directly, you can reach me at theislandretreat@gmail.com . I love to answer questions specific to western Canada.  I am also looking forward to helping aspiring preppers take their first steps.
 
You can also occasionally find me giving my .02 worth on Canadian Patriot Podcast, also available on Itunes and Youtube.  There you will find me ranting on the merits of a freer society, bemoaning government waste, and even diving into the occasional tactically-driven conversation.
 
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