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All ages and skills: Drop-in Chess Club sees an increasing number of players in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Dozens of local chess enthusiasts continue to flock to a drop-in Chess Club at the Mary JL Black Library in Thunder Bay, Ont. Over the last five months, the club has seen lots of growth on Monday evenings, not only in the number of participants, but also in their skill levels.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/chess-club-thunder-bay-9.7214057?cmp=rss

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May 31

Hello #believeinfilm #filmphotography #photography #retrotechnology

I have 2 cameras to give away to #enthusiasts.

Shipping to european countries only. Due to their age, i cannot test them.

#fedimarktplatz #fedimarket #fedigive

CBC Manitoba May 30

Bikers ride in Winnipeg to raise awareness of prostate cancer in annual fundraising event
More than a thousand motorcycle enthusiasts in Winnipeg hit the hot pavement this weekend to raise money for a good cause.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/ride-for-dad-motorcycle-annual-charity-prostate-cancer-2026-9.7218191?cmp=rss

Hacker News May 4

World's biggest RC A380 [video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr9YLGbhxng

#HackerNews #RC #A380 #model #aviation #video #drone #enthusiasts #aviation #hobby

World’s Biggest RC A380 — Lufthansa 100th Anniversary Reveal

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Hacker News Apr 24

Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations

https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260424-filco-diatec/

#HackerNews #Diatec #FILCO #mechanical #keyboards #tech #news #keyboard #enthusiasts

Diatec, known for its mechanical keyboard brand FILCO, has ceased operations.

It has been revealed that Diatec, known for its Majestouch series of mechanical keyboards, has ceased operations (closed down). Diatec Co., Ltd. https://www.diatec.co.jp/index.html Diatec was a company that sold keyboards under its own brand, 'FILCO.' The FILCO Majestouch series was characterized by its stable and robust casing and was popular among mechanical keyboard enthusiasts. The Majestouch Convertible3, released in 2022, is a keyboard that supports both wired and wireless connections, and allows users to choose between Japanese and English layouts, with or without a numeric keypad, and select from brown, blue, red, and silent red key switches. In 2023, they also released the split-type 'Majestouch Xacro M10SP,' an ambitious product featuring mechanical switches, a split design, and 10 macro keys. As of the time of writing this article, accessing Diatec's website displays a notice that the company has ceased operations. Thank you for your continued patronage of Diatec Co., Ltd. and our products. We apologize for this sudden announcement, but as of April 22, 2026, our company has ceased operations (closed down). I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the kindness you have shown me so far. Diatec Co., Ltd. Furthermore, personal information obtained as part of mail order and user support has been securely deleted by April 22, 2026, in accordance with relevant laws and internal regulations.

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CBC Newfoundland & Labrador Apr 11

6th annual Blocks on the Rock explodes with wonder
Lego enthusiasts escape into the world of plastic bricks at the sixth annual Blocks on the Rock event in St. John’s. Builders from across the province exhibit their creations and show the next generation to do the same. The CBC’s Julia Israel was there to check it out.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7160631?cmp=rss

Wi-Fi Sheep Tech Channel Apr 8

Launching any #retail product onto the open #market is always a bit nervy.... But a kit #8bit #computer product, that the end user has to solder together themselves!!

That takes it to a new level!!! Luckily so far The Minimal Byte 504b 8-bit #BASIC kit computer has been received very well by both #electronics #enthusiasts and #STEM #educators..

In my latest #video I explain the #project and the thinking behind it..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaGmvt3tMJw

Another #Youtuber launches a new #8bit kit computer!!! #MinimalByte 504b

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CBC British Columbia Apr 5

Thousands of swans descend on Vanderhoof, bringing birdwatchers with them
Thousands of swans are flocking to Riverside Park in Vanderhoof, B.C., as part of their bi-annual migration, delighting local residents, birders, photographers and nature enthusiasts.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vanderhoof-bc-swan-migration-9.7152483?cmp=rss

N-gated Hacker News Apr 1

Ah, the entrancing allure of #static and static enthusiasts! 📻🔢 Nothing captivates the intellect quite like a "mysterious" sequence of #random #numbers that only dogged #radio fans and "intelligence experts" could possibly care about. 😴 Let's all pretend this isn't a plot for the next Dan Brown novel. 🕵️‍♂️📚
https://www.rferl.org/a/mystery-numbers-station-persian-signal-iran-war/33700659.html #mystery #DanBrown #enthusiasts #HackerNews #ngated

A Mysterious Signal Transfixes Radio Sleuths -- And Intelligence Experts

The mysterious Persian-language transmission began about 12 hours after the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. It was jammed five days later. Is it a coded message for US agents in Iran? Iranian sleeper cells? Israeli operatives? That’s what experts are trying to decipher.

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CBC Top Stories Mar 22

The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers
Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption and the rise of streaming services. But film enthusiasts say you lose some of that movie magic when you skip the shared emotional experience of seeing a film with a roomful of strangers.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/movie-theatre-magic-watching-with-strangers-9.7133379?cmp=rss