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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 19h

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to lower costs for Canadians and help you get ahead | Prime Minister of Canada www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news... Great news!

Prime Minister Carney announces new measures to lower costs for Canadians and help you get ahead

To deliver that change, we will take bold action and make responsible choices.

www.pm.gc.ca

R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 23h

UK investment platform warns traders to avoid bitcoin, crypto www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/u... Maybe exercise a little caution?

'Bitcoin is not an asset class': UK's biggest investment platform has a stark warning for investors

"We do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for growth or income," Hargreaves Lansdowne said.

www.cnbc.com

R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

You have no law, there is no agreement, and you have no deal! New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a Virginia grand jury on one count of bank fraud after President Trump called for the Justice Department to bring charges against her. The Regime rules!

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

Disney World, Disneyland Increase Prices variety.com/2025/biz/new...

Disney World, Disneyland Hike Ticket Prices

Disney has increased ticket prices for its two big U.S. theme parks, Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.

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thewakan.bsky.social @thewakan.bsky.social · 2d

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. launches Tesla probe following more crashes involving full self-driving feature | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

U.S. launches Tesla probe following more crashes involving full self-driving feature | CBC News

U.S. federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla's full self-driving technology after dozens of incidents in which its vehicles ran red lights or drove on the wrong...

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/politic... Not a chance!

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents | CBC News

The U.S. Congress is being asked to adopt legislation that could lead to Canada and the United States further integrating their enforcement of the border — including allowing U.S. officers to more fre...

www.cbc.ca

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC via @thetyee.ca www.thetyee.ca/News/2025/10... Do they really have any left?

Fracking’s Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC | The Tyee

A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50 per cent in 2024.

www.thetyee.ca

R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

Should You Be Able to Recall Your Mayor? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10... Audits all around?

Should You Be Able to Recall Your Mayor? | The Tyee

Some elected officials think voters should have a way to get rid of bad politicians.

thetyee.ca

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

What Does AI Cost Us Environmentally? Cities Could Demand Answers www.theenergymix.com/what-does-ai... They are embracing outdated technology as China's breakthroughs will take the lead.

What Does AI Cost Us Environmentally? Cities Could Demand Answers

Climate conscious consumers and governments alike want to embrace artificial intelligence, but its true environmental toll remains largely hidden.

www.theenergymix.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Pritzker: "It's unconscionable. This has never happened before. They're calling out troops onto the streets of a state that doesn't want them and they're not even telling us where they're gonna go, what they're gonna do. This hasn't happened I don't think since the Civil War."

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta Orphan Well Strategy Faces Pushback from Residents, Municipalities, Experts www.theenergymix.com/alberta-orph... I would say most Conservatives just don't care about the environment. More waste land for the future!

Alberta Orphan Well Strategy Faces Pushback from Residents, Municipalities, Experts

Pushback is growing among Alberta municipalities, landowners, and concerned residents who say the province is pressing ahead with a regulatory system that lets oil and gas companies dodge taxes, skip ...

www.theenergymix.com

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

U.S. air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/u...

U.S. air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights

Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration sai...

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

B.C. Interior school trustees reverse course on giving themselves a 35% raise - Oak Bay News www.oakbaynews.com/news/bc-inte...

B.C. Interior school trustees reverse course on giving themselves a 35% raise

'We make mistakes,' Quesnel education board vice-chair Lisa Boudreau said less than three weeks after initial decision met with anger

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

After the Trump administration said it was investing $35.6 million in Trilogy to boost the US supply of critical minerals from Alaska, the company’s stock ballooned by more than 200%. Trump’s investment and approval of mining permits have no environmental concerns.

R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned in support of U.S. public TV stations | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned in support of U.S. public TV stations | CBC News

Thirty paintings by Ross, whose TV show The Joy of Painting aired on public TV stations in the 1980s and 90s, will be auctioned off with proceeds going to stations that use content from distributor Am...

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

Is fraud propping up the crypto ATM industry? Some former employees think so | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Is fraud propping up the crypto ATM industry? Some former employees think so | CBC News

Nearly a dozen former employees of crypto ATM companies operating in Canada told CBC News that fraudsters tricking scam victims into sending money through the machines is a known problem within the co...

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

Convoy leaders Lich, Barber given conditional sentences in Ottawa courtroom - Victoria Times Colonist www.timescolonist.com/national-new...

Convoy leaders Lich, Barber given conditional sentences in Ottawa courtroom

OTTAWA — "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were both given 18-month conditional sentences for their roles in the protest that blockaded downtown Ottawa for several weeks.

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R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? | The Tyee thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

Math and Reading Scores Are Declining in BC. Why? | The Tyee

And what’s the fix? Second in a series.

thetyee.ca

R.G. Richardson @rgrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard | New Orleans | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

New Orleans couple discovers ancient Roman grave marker in their yard

Discovery of 1,900-year-old headstone dedicated to Roman sailor sets off effort to repatriate item to Italy

www.theguardian.com

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News Wire - World 🌎 Independent News Network Pro-Democracy @democracyblue.bsky.social · 3d

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4d

I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
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I Refuse to Stay Silent. Will You?