Devin Dignam
@devindignam.bsky.social
Currently located in Victoria, BC. Former doer of many things, including educator, DFS pro, referee, & editor at Wagesofwins. Fan of General Ludd. I write (wrote?) biting leftist parody songs for fun: https://devindignam.substack.com/p/coming-soon
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We were copied on about 40 emails to council and the city. People are calling for reducing the police budget.
Keep the conversation going! Resources and more at deFundVicpd.org #yyj
Keep the conversation going! Resources and more at deFundVicpd.org #yyj
🚨Just two days left to provide feedback on the city’s draft financial plan. We’ve made it easy just check out our website for resources ⬇️ 🚨Or you can simply email council and say “Dont hire 25 more cops!” #yyj #DefundVicPD
Visit our website for details on how to provide feedback on the updated 2026-2030 Draft Financial Plan. Comments must be submitted by January 23 at 11:59 pm! And share with your friends and family! #yyj #deFundVicPD defundvicpd.org/2026/01/08/v...
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
We were copied on about 40 emails to council and the city. People are calling for reducing the police budget.
Keep the conversation going! Resources and more at deFundVicpd.org #yyj
Keep the conversation going! Resources and more at deFundVicpd.org #yyj
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Mandatory “national service” isn’t about community support—it’s a backdoor to military recruitment, ballooning army budgets, and closer alignment with U.S. war priorities.
@youcaughtscott.com tracks how Canadian media is cheering it on, instead of questioning it. breachmedia.ca/canadian-med...
@youcaughtscott.com tracks how Canadian media is cheering it on, instead of questioning it. breachmedia.ca/canadian-med...
Canada’s elite media wants you to serve in the military ⋆ The Breach
Establishment media is making the case for mandatory service, quietly cultivating public consent for a more heavily-armed society
breachmedia.ca
January 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Mandatory “national service” isn’t about community support—it’s a backdoor to military recruitment, ballooning army budgets, and closer alignment with U.S. war priorities.
@youcaughtscott.com tracks how Canadian media is cheering it on, instead of questioning it. breachmedia.ca/canadian-med...
@youcaughtscott.com tracks how Canadian media is cheering it on, instead of questioning it. breachmedia.ca/canadian-med...
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Canada was at 9.4% in Q3 2025, down from 15.7% in Q3 2024.
The government keeps delaying the introduction of a new EV incentive and is letting the fact we’re tied into the US market and its vehicle safety standards limit the affordable EVs that can be sold here. That needs to change.
The government keeps delaying the introduction of a new EV incentive and is letting the fact we’re tied into the US market and its vehicle safety standards limit the affordable EVs that can be sold here. That needs to change.
The US—already a laggard on electric vehicle adoption—fell further behind Europe & China in 2025. Both Europe & China have substantially increased their EV market shares, while the US EV market share fell from 2024 to 2025.
January 28, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Canada was at 9.4% in Q3 2025, down from 15.7% in Q3 2024.
The government keeps delaying the introduction of a new EV incentive and is letting the fact we’re tied into the US market and its vehicle safety standards limit the affordable EVs that can be sold here. That needs to change.
The government keeps delaying the introduction of a new EV incentive and is letting the fact we’re tied into the US market and its vehicle safety standards limit the affordable EVs that can be sold here. That needs to change.
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The value of patient data held by for-profit companies that own chains of medical clinics is valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Four experts explain how an emerging model is turning Canadian patient medical records — and patients themselves — into lucrative commercial assets. 🩺💻
Four experts explain how an emerging model is turning Canadian patient medical records — and patients themselves — into lucrative commercial assets. 🩺💻
Are Your Health Records Quietly Being Used for Commercial Purposes? | The Tyee
The ‘vertical integration’ of medical clinics and data brokerages may bypass key regulatory rules.
thetyee.ca
January 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The value of patient data held by for-profit companies that own chains of medical clinics is valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Four experts explain how an emerging model is turning Canadian patient medical records — and patients themselves — into lucrative commercial assets. 🩺💻
Four experts explain how an emerging model is turning Canadian patient medical records — and patients themselves — into lucrative commercial assets. 🩺💻
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The BC government likes to talk a big game about its "proactive disclosures" - documents that are made public on a schedule, rather than requiring an FOI to obtain
But even that seems to be getting worse? I'm noticing more and more redactions in the monthly briefing note logs #bcpoli
But even that seems to be getting worse? I'm noticing more and more redactions in the monthly briefing note logs #bcpoli
January 28, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The BC government likes to talk a big game about its "proactive disclosures" - documents that are made public on a schedule, rather than requiring an FOI to obtain
But even that seems to be getting worse? I'm noticing more and more redactions in the monthly briefing note logs #bcpoli
But even that seems to be getting worse? I'm noticing more and more redactions in the monthly briefing note logs #bcpoli
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i continue to ask what people are still doing on the fascist white supremacy platform that generates child pornography
January 29, 2026 at 4:57 AM
i continue to ask what people are still doing on the fascist white supremacy platform that generates child pornography
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Flying economy to Calgary: $200?
Hiring a digital content agency to announce to Facebook that you’re flying to Calgary in an economy-class seat to “brand” yourself as an everyday working joe: $20,000?
Hiring a digital content agency to announce to Facebook that you’re flying to Calgary in an economy-class seat to “brand” yourself as an everyday working joe: $20,000?
January 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Flying economy to Calgary: $200?
Hiring a digital content agency to announce to Facebook that you’re flying to Calgary in an economy-class seat to “brand” yourself as an everyday working joe: $20,000?
Hiring a digital content agency to announce to Facebook that you’re flying to Calgary in an economy-class seat to “brand” yourself as an everyday working joe: $20,000?
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SCOOP: I obtained the lists of books banned at the Edmonton and Calgary public school boards.
Click to find out which ones were removed.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
Click to find out which ones were removed.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
Here are the secret lists of banned books from Alberta's 2 largest school boards
The Calgary Board of Education removed 42 books from its libraries and the Edmonton Public School Board removed 33 in response to an order from Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides.
open.substack.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:36 PM
SCOOP: I obtained the lists of books banned at the Edmonton and Calgary public school boards.
Click to find out which ones were removed.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
Click to find out which ones were removed.
open.substack.com/pub/theorcha...
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For some locals in Kitimat, B.C., confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas than planned brings relief — and renewed frustration over the noise, emissions and unanswered questions. @writermjs.bsky.social's latest: thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f... #bcpoli
Kitimat residents seek resolution to months of LNG Canada flaring | The Narwhal
For some residents of Kitimat, B.C., confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas than planned brings relief — and renewed frustration
thenarwhal.ca
January 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM
For some locals in Kitimat, B.C., confirmation that LNG Canada burned more gas than planned brings relief — and renewed frustration over the noise, emissions and unanswered questions. @writermjs.bsky.social's latest: thenarwhal.ca/lng-canada-f... #bcpoli
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Under no circumstances should children be strip searched. Only a sick society would ever consider this as something that should be done.
The @thestar.com's Jennifer Pagliaro is doing some very good and very disturbing reporting on the use of youth strip searches in jail: www.thestar.com/news/gta/the...
The largest youth jail in Ontario is routinely strip searching children: ‘A systemic violation’
The largest youth detention centre in Ontario is still routinely strip searching boys in their custody, the Star has learned.
www.thestar.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Under no circumstances should children be strip searched. Only a sick society would ever consider this as something that should be done.
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I spoke to a woman who lives near this warehouse. The concern is that the plans for this facility mean that ICE is getting ready to come to her city (Richmond, Virginia). Allie Carpenter asked BC residents to help pressure the company to not go through with this sale. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
A Pattison Company’s Possible Deal with ICE Brings Boycott Threats | The Tyee
Trump’s immigration enforcement agency wants to buy a warehouse for a ‘processing centre’ in Virginia.
thetyee.ca
January 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I spoke to a woman who lives near this warehouse. The concern is that the plans for this facility mean that ICE is getting ready to come to her city (Richmond, Virginia). Allie Carpenter asked BC residents to help pressure the company to not go through with this sale. thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
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I simply don’t believe this stuff. Not only do I feel the gains are exaggerated, but they state smaller provinces (especially Atlantics) will benefit most, when it seems clear they’re most likely to lose talent and industries to bigger provinces like Ontario if the trade barriers come down.
Canada's economy could gain almost 7% in real GDP by removing trade barriers | CBC News
Canada’s economy could gain nearly seven per cent, or $210 billion, in real GDP by fully removing internal trade barriers between the country’s 13 provinces and territories, according to a report publ...
www.cbc.ca
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I simply don’t believe this stuff. Not only do I feel the gains are exaggerated, but they state smaller provinces (especially Atlantics) will benefit most, when it seems clear they’re most likely to lose talent and industries to bigger provinces like Ontario if the trade barriers come down.
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awaiting the tweet from canada’s AI minister assuring tech bros that canada WILL NOT ban teams or google meet
France to ban officials from US video tools including Zoom, Teams
The government wants staff to shun Silicon Valley and shift to its home-grown Visio platform instead.
www.politico.eu
January 27, 2026 at 8:14 PM
awaiting the tweet from canada’s AI minister assuring tech bros that canada WILL NOT ban teams or google meet
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The Doug Ford gov’t got 14,233 public comments on its plan to transfer 60% of Wasaga Beach to the town. ~98% opposed citing environmental harms
"We did not consider any changes to the proposal based on the feedback received," the gov't decided
My latest on this saga:
thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
"We did not consider any changes to the proposal based on the feedback received," the gov't decided
My latest on this saga:
thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
Ontario advances Wasaga Beach transfer | The Narwhal
98% of public feedback opposed Ontario’s plan to drop provincial park designation and protections on a portion of Wasaga Beach
thenarwhal.ca
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The Doug Ford gov’t got 14,233 public comments on its plan to transfer 60% of Wasaga Beach to the town. ~98% opposed citing environmental harms
"We did not consider any changes to the proposal based on the feedback received," the gov't decided
My latest on this saga:
thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
"We did not consider any changes to the proposal based on the feedback received," the gov't decided
My latest on this saga:
thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...
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Spending on social programs: good idea
Spending money that comes from cancelling other social programs: bad idea
"Why won't the banker man just increase taxes on large corporations and wealthy people?" he asked knowingly.
Spending money that comes from cancelling other social programs: bad idea
"Why won't the banker man just increase taxes on large corporations and wealthy people?" he asked knowingly.
Carney's new 'Canada #Groceries and Essentials Benefit; ... a smart move for consumers (family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year, individuals about $950) and the Liberal government (who still seek a majority). islandsocialtrends.ca/canada-groce... | #affordability #foodprices #cdnpoli
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaces GST rebate to help Canadians with affordability - Island Social Trends
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaces GST rebate to help Canadians with affordability, announced by Prime Minister Carney Jan 26.
islandsocialtrends.ca
January 27, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Spending on social programs: good idea
Spending money that comes from cancelling other social programs: bad idea
"Why won't the banker man just increase taxes on large corporations and wealthy people?" he asked knowingly.
Spending money that comes from cancelling other social programs: bad idea
"Why won't the banker man just increase taxes on large corporations and wealthy people?" he asked knowingly.
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@stewartprest.ca: This is an unambiguous and flagrant violation of Canadian sovereignty.
It is going to get worse, and Canadians who wish to see the country remain intact need to respond.
Make no mistake — Trump’s America is coming for Alberta.
#uspoli #canpoli #abpoli
It is going to get worse, and Canadians who wish to see the country remain intact need to respond.
Make no mistake — Trump’s America is coming for Alberta.
#uspoli #canpoli #abpoli
Trump’s America Comes for Alberta | The Tyee
The country must respond to this flagrant violation of Canadian sovereignty.
thetyee.ca
January 26, 2026 at 4:13 PM
@stewartprest.ca: This is an unambiguous and flagrant violation of Canadian sovereignty.
It is going to get worse, and Canadians who wish to see the country remain intact need to respond.
Make no mistake — Trump’s America is coming for Alberta.
#uspoli #canpoli #abpoli
It is going to get worse, and Canadians who wish to see the country remain intact need to respond.
Make no mistake — Trump’s America is coming for Alberta.
#uspoli #canpoli #abpoli
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TikTok is claiming that this video violates copyright. Which is fascinating given that it's just me talking.
This tiktok is about ICE, Renee Good and police murder. It used to have sound.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fEG6Te/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8fEG6Te/
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
TikTok is claiming that this video violates copyright. Which is fascinating given that it's just me talking.
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Man this ad is hilarious. The ad for ChatGPT is that it’s a way to give you a vague way to not give up on running? This is why you assholes need $100 billion? This is why you owe Oracle $300 billion?
youtu.be/cjveRUfE7dc?...
youtu.be/cjveRUfE7dc?...
January 25, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Man this ad is hilarious. The ad for ChatGPT is that it’s a way to give you a vague way to not give up on running? This is why you assholes need $100 billion? This is why you owe Oracle $300 billion?
youtu.be/cjveRUfE7dc?...
youtu.be/cjveRUfE7dc?...
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These machines were built in Brampton by Ukrainian refugees.
This administration is cooked. Literally no one is scared of them.
January 25, 2026 at 8:42 PM
These machines were built in Brampton by Ukrainian refugees.
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Is a little consistency in your bullying too much to ask, Americans?
Trump one week ago: "It's a good thing for him [Carney] to sign a trade deal. If he can get a deal with China, he should do that."
Trump today: "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A."
Trump today: "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A."
January 24, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Is a little consistency in your bullying too much to ask, Americans?
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Growing tip creep and tipflation mean more transparent pricing is needed for customers and workers need fairer compensation: new research.
Policy action to ban tipping and enact a living wage could help short-circuit these trends & lead to a more equitable economy.
Policy action to ban tipping and enact a living wage could help short-circuit these trends & lead to a more equitable economy.
Is it time to ban tipping in Canada and enact a living wage?
While tipping boosts workers’ overall pay when compared to a minimum wage floor, a growing body of research highlights its negative aspects.
bcpolicy.ca
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Growing tip creep and tipflation mean more transparent pricing is needed for customers and workers need fairer compensation: new research.
Policy action to ban tipping and enact a living wage could help short-circuit these trends & lead to a more equitable economy.
Policy action to ban tipping and enact a living wage could help short-circuit these trends & lead to a more equitable economy.
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Expel Pete Hoekstra
Bessent pushes Albertan independence from Canada: "Albertans are very independent people. There's a rumor they may have a referendum on whether they want to stay in Canada or not. People are talking. People want sovereignty. They want what the US has got."
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Expel Pete Hoekstra