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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 1d

Important read here:

Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC.

A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50% in 2024. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

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.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 1d

Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC

A report today from @stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50 per cent in 2024, Ben Parfitt reports for @thetyee.ca. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

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.

thetyee.ca

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 2d

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andrea bennett (they/them) @akkabah.bsky.social · 2d

I am so tired of people calling things divisive when what they mean is that they were more comfortable when other people were just being silently oppressed and they didn’t have to hear about it or change anything

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2d

Part of me was like “there’s no way it was actually a failed DM” but I guess so?!

Brad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 2d

WSJ: President Trump believed his Truth Social post demanding prosecutions of James Comey and other political foes was a private message to his attorney general, and "and was surprised to learn it was public."

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Alex Cosh @alexcosh.bsky.social · 2d

Today I received an Access to Information request package from Global Affairs Canada.

I filed the request 2 years and 10 months ago. The package consisted of four pages, two of which were redacted 👍

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2d

BREAKING: Israeli war planes continue to launch raids on Gaza City as Palestinians celebrate the ceasefire announcement, according to an Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent on the ground.

🔴 LIVE update: aje.io/xqppys

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Vancouver Is Awesome @viawesome.bsky.social · 2d

B.C. coal giant penalized millions for treatment delays, 171 pollution breaches

EVR Operations Limited — formally Teck Coal Limited — was penalized more than $3.6 million after failing to curb nitrate and selenium pollution

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Tyler Olsen @tyolsen.bsky.social · 2d

If you are a local reporter who has specialized local knowledge and great story, but needs editing support, a second set of eyes, or even just someone to take some interviews off your plate, get in touch! We want to collaborate on more good pieces like this.

Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 2d

The definitive history of Kamloop's very own "Mayor of chaos" by @tyolsen.bsky.social and @castanet.net's Kristen Holliday #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

Mayor of Chaos: How Kamloops Politics Became Infamous | The Tyee

Car dealer Reid Hamer-Jackson won office with charisma and ideas. Then the wheels came off.

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 2d

BCGEU folks now outside the government caucus room at the BC Legislature making some noise

Chants of "David Eby, can you hear me?" "Hi, Brenda!" and "Shannon Salter, we won't falter!"

MLAs are now in the chamber #bcpoli

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canadaboatgaza.bsky.social @canadaboatgaza.bsky.social · 2d

Mskwaasin Agnew (Dene/Cree, Salt River First Nation) was among the humanitarians on board Conscience that was illegally boarded by Israel in international waters.
We are asking everyone to contact the Canadian Government (email addresses & phone numbers on the poster)
#EyesOnGaza #EndGazaBlockade

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 5d

The hate crime charge against Alexa Wilkinson for photographing vandalism of the New York Times building is a dangerous precedent, no matter what you think of Wilkinson.

Journalist or not, photography isn’t a hate crime

Gatekeeping over hate crime charges misses the forest for the trees

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6d

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 5d

The proposed bill would let:

* mail be searched without a warrant
* allow intelligence officials to cancel immigration documents
* give access to online activity without a warrant

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association worries it may violate charter rights

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

www.cbc.ca

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 6d

“Making her hold flags” seems like strange framing since this appears to be among the lesser — albeit weirder — allegations.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 6d

Activists were allegedly deprived of food, water and sleep, physically and verbally abused, and humiliated, all for the crime of trying to break an illegal siege.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

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Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 6d

We live in a country where a former cabinet minister can accuse a veteran journalist of being a spy with absolute impunity, without providing any evidence whatsoever, and the MPs & experts present raised no objection

The spy who wasn't, latest @thewalrus.ca

#cdnpoli

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Forged KGB Documents Used to Smear Journalist in Parliament | The Walrus

Ex-MP Chris Alexander accused David Pugliese of being a Russian spy. Forensic experts now say the evidence was fabricated

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George Fraser @frasergeorg.bsky.social · 7d

There is no Alberta oil. It's Canada's oil. There is no Saskatchewan potash. It's Canada's potash. The entire country has the right to your resources, according to Scott Moe.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'There is no B.C. coast. It's Canada's coast': Sask. premier supports Alta. pipeline proposal | CBC News

Sask. Premier Scott Moe repeated his support for the proposed pipeline between Alberta and the northern B.C. coast earlier this week by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

www.cbc.ca

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · 8d

proud to be part of this amazing group of CAJ mentors! Apply below if you want to learn about editing from me, an old news curmudgeon trapped in a 35 year old’s body.

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 8d

How does an expert journalist find stories? Avoid lawsuits? Meet sources? If you're just starting your journalism career and want to learn from someone who has found some of answers the hard way, apply to the CAJ's mentorship program. Deadline to apply is Oct 8
Apply today: caj.ca/mentorship

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 8d

On a positive note, CBC's Ombudsman found a segment on a 2023 anti-LGBTQ+ rally did not violate CBC's journalistic standards

The review concluded that yes, you can interview trans people about the impact of discrimination against their community without giving equal airtime to "the other side"

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 8d

“The fact that there is not a private proponent despite obviously huge willingness on the part of Alberta to subsidize this using tax dollars should tell you everything you need to know about the reality of this project, which is that it is not a real project.” #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

As Smith Pushes New Pipeline Plan, Eby Says No Way | The Tyee

BC premier decries environmental risk of tanker traffic from proposed northern terminal.

thetyee.ca

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 8d

I believe they are separate and the Freedom Flotilla, with the Canadians, is still sailing. I could be wrong.

But that shouldn't stop the Canadian government from speaking out on their behalf.

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Sherwin Arnott @sherwinarnott.org · 8d

A First Nations politician's office was set on fire on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This isn't the first act of violence against Nahanni Fontaine's office. Her windows were smashed last week. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's constituency office hit by fire | CBC News

A fire struck Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's West Kildonan constituency office early Tuesday morning, a week after the windows were smashed.

www.cbc.ca

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 8d

Based on their tracker, it looks like they are part of another flotilla that's still sailing toward Gaza...?

Follow here for updates: bsky.app/profile/cana...

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 8d

I'm not seeing a single mention of the six Canadians on the Sumud Flotilla in any major news outlets.

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 9d

As others, including Ireland, rush to help their citizens involved with the flotilla, here’s what Canada’s government told me of the six Canadians on board:

“The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad.”

Screenshot of an email.

media@international.gc.ca writes:

Hi Rachel, We will get back to you asap. Thanks,

In a follow up:

Please see our response:
The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad. The decision to travel is personal, and individuals are responsible for their own safety abroad. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) advises Canadians avoid all travel to Palestine due to the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip and the unpredictable security situation in the West Bank. More information is available on our travel advice webpage.
While the Goverment of Canada has no plans to accompany the flotilla, this does not in any way detract from Canada's position that humanitarian assistance into Gaza must be immediately scaled-up to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation. We continue to urge Israel to allow the immediate entry of UN-coordinated humanitarian assistance, via land crossings, into and throughout Gaza.
Since October 2023, Canada has committed more than $400 million in international assistance in response to the current crises in Palestine.
The immediate priority must be a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and a sustained influx in UN-led humanitarian aid. Canada is committed to continue

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