Dena McMartin 🇨🇦
@dwmcmartin.bsky.social
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Environmental engineer and academic. Advocate for equity & inclusion. Dogs are love. Prairies, science, water, travel, lifelong learning. Settler in Blackfoot Confederacy territory. I share what I personally find interesting, troubling, or necessary.
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dwmcmartin.bsky.social
A friend in Trinidad has confirmed that US fleet and troops are mustering at Port of Spain. This announcement from Venezuela would appear to be connected.
shipwreck75.bsky.social
Venezuelan Government says that it expects an US "armed attack" against Venezuela in "a very short time." -CBS news

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/venezuela-un-emergency-session-us-military-actions-armed-attack/
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dwmcmartin.bsky.social
Adding those to my wish list!! Thanks.
dwmcmartin.bsky.social
The remaining 15% is the resistors who will always struggle to change or who don’t see the need or value to distrust their habits (or perhaps are pro 51). The majority of provincial boards choose to avoid US products, so it’s easier for Canadians to make wise choices. Grocery chains need to step up!
bilbow.bsky.social
Report released Monday, says U.S. booze exports to Canada are down a staggering 85% in 2nd quarter compared to the year before.“This shift may reflect a broader sentiment that US tariffs are unfair, prompting consumers to seek nonUS products”

#blackoutthesystem
#Pinks
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Canada is buying 85% less U.S. booze than last year amid trade war: report - National | Globalnews.ca
'This shift may reflect a broader sentiment that U.S.-imposed tariffs are unfair,' the report noted in its assessment of falling exports around the globe.
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dwmcmartin.bsky.social
There are several Canadian distilleries making a bourbon-style whiskey these days. You don’t have to miss bourbon. I’m betting there’s a good alternative near you. My closest (and gorgeous sipper) is Bridgeland “berbon” made with Taber corn.
Taber Corn Berbon | Bridgeland Distillery Online Store
This product is inspired by Alberta Nature. With the best grain in the world, this bourbon style spirit is the result of what our agriculture offers best: Taber Corn and Penhold Wheat and Barley grown...
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beppil007.bsky.social
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Tell me, what’s the difference between the Conservatives & the MAGA Republicans? They had Jan 6, we had the freedom convoy. They have Trump, the Cons have Poilievre who steals Trump’s slogans & policies.
Only difference I’m seeing is a bit more orange paint #NeverPP
Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents - Canada News
The Conservatives want to restrict birthright citizenship in Canada, a measure they say would mirror the rules in peer countries.
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hollyhoye.bsky.social
Danielle Smith loves to pick fights but if I were her I might have thought twice about picking one with a guy who is 6’7”, spits facts, and absolutely nailed the real reason she’s shilling for a pipeline.
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julieslalonde.bsky.social
Dogshit police work means a serial rapist walks.

Where is the justice for the countless survivors of this monster?
karenpaulscbc.bsky.social
A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter #Nygard, finding his Charter right to a fair trial was breached by police failing to retain records related to allegations stemming from the 1990s. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Judge stays charges against Peter Nygard in Winnipeg sexual assault case | CBC News
A judge has stayed all charges in the Winnipeg sexual assault case against disgraced fashion mogul Peter Nygard, finding his right to a fair trial was violated by police failing to retain records rela...
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westernhemlox.bsky.social
*AB creates "Alberta is Calling" campaign to entice people to come

*People come

*AB Educ. Minister says AB has been "pummeled," "hit" by huge influx of people, and that's why it can't fund education

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME

#ableg #abpoli #albertateachers

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhaa...
Alberta’s Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides
YouTube video by Real Talk Ryan Jespersen
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jantafrench.bsky.social
Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd
Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News
If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.
www.cbc.ca
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PASSIVE AGGRESSION TRANSLATED
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pat112.bsky.social
5 premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause

I freely admit I am biased in favour of freedom and human rights for Canadians vs US style discrimination and domination so say fk 'em , they can prove their cases in court

#Cdnpoli #Uspoli
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5 premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause | CBC News
Five premiers say Ottawa must withdraw its recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause because it amounts to a "complete disavowal" of the bargain that spawned the Charter of Rights and Freed...
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"As the night gets dark, let your worries fade. Sleep peacefully knowing you’ve done all you can do for today.” - Roald Dahl 🌙🌟✨⚡️. #SweetDreams 💛

Art by Anna Tromop. 🎨🖌
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thebreakdownab.bsky.social
WOW!

Alberta just got another approved referendum petition!

And this one calls for the practice of funding private schools with public money to be put to an end!

During the teachers strike!

Strap in Alberta, we’re going on a ride!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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thetyee.ca
“It is hard to know who to blame, but if you can embody it in immigrants, then you have somebody who people can grasp as a target, as a kind of cause of their hardship.” #abpoli
‘Shameless’: How the Alberta Next Panel Blamed Immigrants | The Tyee
Divisive scapegoating, including showing a slanted video, fits the populist playbook, says an expert.
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rhihoyleyeg.bsky.social
The Premier and her UCP government have pushed Alberta’s education system to a breaking point by underfunding classrooms at the lowest level in the country for years.

We stand with teachers.
We stand with students.
We stand with Alberta families who deserve better.
#ableg #abpoli
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electricbluesfan.bsky.social
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The tariff hits some of America's closest allies.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce had urged against the move, noting the top five import sources are Mexico, Canada, Japan, Germany, and Finland—all of whom "are allies or close partners... posing no threat to U.S. national security."
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dcrinyyc.bsky.social
Life in Alberta:

"Have you considered what role a pipeline could play in your personal salvation?"
“Have you accepted Bitumen into your heart?”
“Peace be upon the pipeline, for it delivereth eternal GDP.”
“Brothers and sisters, let us pray for continued throughput.”
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cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social
On Oct. 5, 1970, the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) kidnapped British trade commissioner James Cross in Montreal. This began the October Crisis and led to the only peacetime use of the War Measures Act.
This is the story of the October Crisis.

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A black-and-white photo shows a soldier in uniform holding a rifle and standing in front of a helicopter, addressing a group of children seated on the ground. Another soldier is visible near the helicopter, which has a flag on its tail. The scene appears to take place in front of a modern building with large windows.
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The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg is considered to be one of the most haunted place in Canada.
From the ghostly guests who remain there, to the haunted Room 202, it is a place with plenty of paranormal happenings.
This is the haunted story!

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A photo of a grand, multi-story hotel with a light-colored stone facade and a distinctive green steeple roof, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings in an urban setting. The hotel features arched windows and a prominent entrance with a canopy, with trees and vehicles visible on the street below, and a Canadian flag atop the building.