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Heather Campbell

@thatheatherc.bsky.social

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Same as before. Inspired, engaged, politicised, compassionate, engineer, and citizen of the world. Reader of banned books. Posts are usually awesome & always my own. Call me: she & her

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · Jan 20

We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the pressing urgencies of the great cause of freedom … a time like this demands great leaders.
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 3h

And I'll bet Melania, when she was counting out Don's bedtime pills gave old boy a little acetaminophen (TYLENOL®) to take the edge off the arm ache.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 6h

The Trump administration has been spreading anti-vaccine propaganda for months. Tonight, Trump's physician announced he just received a flu shot and a COVID booster.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 3h

Is there such a thing as a 14th inning stretch?

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 3h

Where is this guy's photograph? I don't need to see one of the intersections where he committed a hate crime, I want to see the criminal.

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Calgary man charged with 2 hate-motivated assaults | CBC News

For the second time this week, a Calgary man has been charged with hate-motivated assaults after allegedly attacking two different families earlier this year.

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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · 7h

From my hemiplegic migraine group

“You don’t look sick” Thanks that’s the goal. But here is what you don’t see. I cancel plans, I rest for hours after a shower, I forget basic words mid sentence, I grieve a version of myself barely remember, fight everyday against a body that doesn’t cooperate. It is not just tired. It is chronic illness.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 7h

Calgarians have a chance to see Dan conduct the @calgaryphil.bsky.social on March 6 and 7. 🎼

CTV News Calgary @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social · 8h

Former Calgarian Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads National Youth Orchestra of Canada
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Former Calgarian Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads National Youth Orchestra of Canada

A former Calgarian says he will be able to influence musicians from coast to coast to coast in his new role.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 11h

At least it is nice outside. What a botheration.

cm 🇨🇦 @cmcalgary.bsky.social · 11h

Due to a power failure no trains are currently running through downtown. The Calgary Fire Department showed up to help someone in a mobility scooter get off a train car. Mounted Calgary Police officers were walking by as well. Happy Friday.

#Calgary #CalgaryTransit #yyc

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 14h

So Myles McDougall, the Minister of Advanced Education who has opined quite extensively on the lives & values of Black people, in a highly racist fashion, is ready to implement Jack Mintz's views on DEI?

Jack is a U of C diversity hire - his masters is from Queen's.

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Alberta panel suggests new post-secondary funding model, institutional neutrality | CBC News

A panel that studied Alberta's post-secondary institutions has released its recommendations, which include replacing the funding framework, providing more assistance like grants and scholarships to st...

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 16h

Once the youngest head of government in the world, Sanna Martin, as Prime Minister of Finland, pushed through ambitious policy programs, including extended family leave and free child care. But she was also intent on living like someone her age.

The Prime Minister Who Tried to Have a Life Outside the Office

As the thirtysomething leader of Finland, Sanna Marin pursued an ambitious policy agenda. The press focussed on her nights out and how she paid for breakfast.

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · 18h

Today @heriotwattuni.bsky.social hosted a memorial in celebration of the life of Sir Geoff Palmer, former Chancellor of the University and renowned scientist and humanitarian. The memorial reflected on the life, work and legacy of Sir Geoff who inspired so many & will be sorely missed by all

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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 20h

NEW – Guest post: How Caribbean states are shifting climate legislation | @caraschulte.bsky.social @cristianheli.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/AhDu8kX

Guest post: How Caribbean states are shifting climate legislation - Carbon Brief

Caribbean countries are taking matters into their own hands by enacting more robust legislation to help protect against climate risks

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 18h

The 'Iron Lady' of Venezeula, an opposition leader who is currently in hiding, has been lauded by the Nobel Committee.

Who is Maria Corina Machado, 2025 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize?

The 'Iron Lady' of Venezeula, an opposition leader who is currently in hiding, has been lauded by the Nobel Committee.

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 17h

Nobel-winning economists Duflo and Banerjee will leave the US for Switzerland

The University of Zurich said that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee, known for their work in development economics, will move from the US to Switzerland, amid Donald Trump's attacks on universities.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

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King Charles and son William throw weight behind upcoming COP summit

Britain's King Charles and heir Prince William made a rare joint appearance on Thursday to show support for the upcoming COP30 climate summit, at a time when a U.S.-led retrenchment has raised questions about how much the event can achieve.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

New film explores how Caribbean workers helped win second world war

Commissioned by the Imperial War Museum, Cornwallis Cloth ends ‘archival silence’ around invaluable West Indian contribution to war effort

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Literacy is a given at this point. I need to see how you think, watch how you develop & consider alternatives, how & to whom you listen & eventually how you arrive at a decision. All good to grab a statistic off the page, but show me how well you use the information about an issue in my community.

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

💯 If you are a candidate for councillor, I want to understand how you think, on your own, when confronted with an issue you haven't prepared for or your party hasn't prepared for that impacts me or my community. I'm testing if you're future-fit, broadly capable, and a thoughtful person.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

As choral singers, we're taught to listen to each other to get through difficult parts. The amens in Sir John Rutter's "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" cause me to stop listening and count intensely lest I miss an entry (particularly with all the tenors absent from choir practice tonight). 🎶🎼🎵

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Because that's how it works.

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Alberta will need B.C. government’s backing to build proposed pipeline: energy minister | CBC News

Canada’s energy minister says Alberta will need to get its neighbouring province on board in order to see its proposed pipeline project to the West Coast come to fruition.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Black women straight up have to quote and lean on scripture (Isaiah 54:17) to navigate the weaponization of every system against them by the US government these days. Lawd Jesus.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 1d

A grand jury in Virginia indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday. James was charged with one count of bank fraud and one count of making false statements to a financial institution.

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

That's COVID-19 vaccination no. 12 in the arm & an influenza shot too. 💥 I ask for the children's bandages because if I'm going to look ridiculous with bandages on my arm, I'd rather they not be Caucasian flesh tone. For Danielle, the registered nurse who administered the vaccinations, bless you.💉

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Somehow I'm getting text messages from the Sonya Sharp campaign?! I have never supported anyone in that camp. Strange. I responded to the text with reasons. I have an entire list that I haven't shared here, but trust me, no member of Sonya Sharp's party, Communities First, will receive my vote. 🗳

A text message from the Sonya Sharp campaign asking for my vote. I said no.

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

In Calgary we also have public policy miracles that occur exclusively during the Calgary Stampede. My favourite? Calgary Transit is able to operate the CTrain 24-hours during the 10 days of the festival. The transit Gods can't do it on the other 355 days of the year in Calgary. It's a marvel!

Calgary Transit service

CTrain service runs before, during and after the parade. All downtown CTrain stations are within one block of the parade route.

Bus route detours become effective at 7 a.m. Transit service is adjusted on Parade Day, check the website for details.

24-hour CTrain service begins the evening of Thursday, July 3 and ends the morning of Monday, July 14.

For more information on Transit during the Stampede, visit Calgary Transit’s Stampede 101 webpage.

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

@patriciatreble.bsky.social, we think alike. IMO, in Calgary, every city councillor + the mayor (with security) should have to take transit at a minimum once per week from their residence in the ward to work (i.e.: City Hall) & home. We would immediately have improved transit if they used it. 🚌🚉

Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Review by @livewirecalgary.bsky.social's @aryn.bsky.social. There is a full video of the entire debate embedded in this one.

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Barbs traded at Calgary mayoral debate as candidates head into final days of campaigning - LiveWire Calgary

To say that there has been a lot of debate this campaign would be an understatement, with a dozen forums, debates, and even a Jeopardy-style game show for mayoral candidates to participate in. But whi...

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Review by CBC Calgary. Calgary mayoral candidates debate.

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Calgary mayoral candidates debate public safety, infrastructure challenges | CBC News

With less than two weeks to go before Calgarians cast their ballots in the municipal election on Oct. 20, five mayoral candidates met in a debate Wednesday night at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.

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