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Meera Nair @meeranair.bsky.social · 1d

Andrew Coyne: "Crazy money, it is well known, makes you crazy. But crazy money that lands all at once, with little effort or direction but based solely, it seems, on the sheer brilliance of the founder, can only be compared to a mind-altering drug. One symptom is intellectual hubris."

Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 1d

I really enjoyed this Coyne column. Said tech oligarchs need to way more attentive to the way public opinion is shifting against them. Coyne is just about the furthest thing from a "soak the rich" socialist, and yet....

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: The tech oligarchy poses a unique threat to democracy

Today’s uber-rich have converted their obscene wealth into outsize power, wielded in the name of bizarre millenarian ideologies

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Meera Nair @meeranair.bsky.social · 4d

Andrew Coyne: "The north coast of B.C. is legitimately fragile. A large spill would be catastrophic, not only for the environment, but for the socio-cultural heritage of Indigenous people in the region. Mere repeal of the ban – or a one-time carve-out – is not on."

Ghouly Hoye 🇨🇦 👻 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 4d

“As blackmail notes go, this is right up there. Do as I say – risk your government, Canada’s international climate commitments, relations with Indigenous groups, and God knows what else – or we blow up the country.”
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Danielle Smith’s pipeline ransom note to Mark Carney is using Canada as her hostage

Pressing the Prime Minister for a commitment is fair play. But the Alberta Premier’s dramatic ultimatum over a pipeline is unreasonable

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Theo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 5d

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

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Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 5d

This has gotta be one of the more narratively interesting contracts in pro sports, no? edmontonjournal.com/sports/conno...

Yes, McDavid thought long and hard about leaving the Edmonton Oilers

Oilers captain Connor McDavid discusses stunning new contract extension

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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI - On the first Alberta Unbound of the season, @lukaszukab.bsky.social explains the strategy behind his Forever Canadian campaign - and his love for the country that gave his family political asylum. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #ForeverCanadian #UCP #AlbertaUnbound

Forever Canadian

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Meera Nair @meeranair.bsky.social · 6d

"Redman has been actively advancing the trade corridor through international diplomacy ... while the [Indigenous] nation continues to wait for Canada to formally recognize its sovereignty and legal framework, officials from Mexico and the US have shown greater openness to work together."

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 6d

"We’re operationalizing our old corridors—taking ancient trade routes our elders told us about and articulating them in a modern context."

Indigenous nations plan tariff-free trade corridor across US-Canada border.

From our friends at @nationalobserver.com:

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

www.motherjones.com

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 6d

You may not know the name Albertine Lapensée, but she was the first superstar of women's hockey in Canada.
In her late-teens, she dominated the sport before abruptly quitting and disappearing from history when she was 20.
This is her story.

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A black-and-white photograph of a person wearing a detailed, patterned hat and a textured collar, with a grainy, vintage appearance.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 7d

On this day in 1984, Marc Garneau became the first Canadian in space. He was aboard the Challenger from Oct. 5 to 13 as a payload specialist. He returned to space on Endeavour in 1996 and 2000. In all, he spent 29 days, two hours and one minute in space.

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Dr.Lynora Saxinger @antibioticdoc.bsky.social · 7d

Personal reflection: when it feels like there’s a LOT of concerning things going on, it was therapeutic to join a vast crowd of Albertans at the Legislature (so many kids!) to support our teachers and public education.
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David William @nrvscrcts.bsky.social · 7d

On the eve of one of the largest demonstrations of labour power in Alberta's history, sights like 20,000 supporters rallying in front of the Legislature for teachers and their students is inspiring. Solidarity! #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

Thousands of people with signs and placards in front of the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton

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Meera Nair @meeranair.bsky.social · 13d

Some much needed good news.

Warwick History Post-Doc Club @post-doc-club.bsky.social · 13d

Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month

www.jstor.org/action/showL...

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Armine Yalnizyan @armineyalnizyan.bsky.social · 13d

The care economy is an economic powerhouse (all annual 2024 data, bigger now)

13.7% of GDP. Eclipses real estate (13.2%). 1.5 x bigger than all manufacturing, 2x bigger than construction, almost 3x bigger than all mining, quarrying and O&G.

>21% of all jobs. Nothing comes remotely close to that.

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Mack Male @mastermaq.ca · 13d

As a long-time #yegdt resident, I'm looking forward to the park opening. It should be a fantastic amenity for my family. Thrilled to hear it is encouraging growth in housing nearby too!

Taproot Edmonton @taprootedmonton.ca · 13d

Warehouse Park, other incentives spur up to 1,800 housing units downtown edmonton.taproot.news/news/2025/09... #yeg

Warehouse Park, other incentives spur up to 1,800 housing units downtown

Several developers say the "black hole" created by the many surface parking lots that surround Warehouse Park downtown is finally set to change, with up to 1,800 housing units proposed.

edmonton.taproot.news

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 15d

On behalf of a proud nation, massive congratulations to Team Canada for an incredible run in the Rugby World Cup 🇨🇦

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Au nom d’une fière nation, je tiens à féliciter sincèrement l’équipe canadienne féminine pour son incroyable parcours à la Coupe du monde de rugby. 🇨🇦

Prime Minister Carney cheers on the Canadian Women’s Rugby Team at the Rugby World Cup Final in London, England.

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Le premier ministre Carney encourage l’équipe canadienne féminine de rugby lors de la finale de la Coupe du monde à Londres, en Angleterre.

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 15d

Boilerplate language for commentary on most UCP bills these days:

"University of Alberta constitutional law professor Eric Adams said Friday it’s not clear what Alberta is seeking through the legislation...."

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/art...

Alberta to legislate authority not to enforce international agreements Canada signs

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government says it is planning to introduce legislation that would allow it to ignore international agreements signed by Ottawa.

www.ctvnews.ca

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1980/1985 News @40yearsago.bsky.social · 15d

[July 21st, 1980] Terry Fox, a one-legged runner, received a hero's welcome in Kitchener during his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research. Thousands cheered and donated as he ran through the city, with organizers and volunteers praising his efforts.

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Jennifer Robson 🇨🇦 @jrobson.bsky.social · 16d

this seems like a sensible idea
There would be some upfront investment, but it would reduce another friction in interprovincial trade and likely improve domestic security.

Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 18d

If Canadians, travelling domestically, want to use the "good" security line at the airport, they need a NEXUS card, even if they aren't going to the US. And they need the blessing of Donald Trump's Homeland Security apparatus to get one. I'm calling on Canada to end this absurdity. #Canada #NEXUS

Why we need a Made-In-Canada Verified Traveller Program

YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 17d

I need to say a few words about Darren.
He was, in many ways, the doctor all doctors needed to be. Compassionate, caring, an advocate and a poet. We were all privliged to have him in our world.
And we are poorer for his departure from it.
Wherever you are, I hope there are paddles and pedals.

Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering

View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 17 tribute posts from the community.

edmontonjournal.remembering.ca

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 17d

To solve the jurisdictional confusion in Canadian politics, what if we put the federal govt in charge of everything that provinces are currently responsible for and then put provincial govts in charge of everything municipalities should be responsible for?

Would everyone be happier with that?

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Doug Saunders @dougsaunders.bsky.social · 18d

Trump’s General Assembly speech endorsed the very things the UN was created to oppose — my column

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Opinion: Trump’s General Assembly speech endorsed the very things the UN was created to oppose

The U.S. President devoted much of his address to trumpeting the concepts of racial nationalism and ethnic expulsion

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Simon Lester @simonlester.com · 18d

Some good wonky trade law analysis going on in this thread.

Trade and Investment Research Project @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social · 18d

The Canada-Indonesia free trade deal (CEPA) has been published (finally) in Canada: www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...

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Brent Wittmeier @wittmeier.bsky.social · 21d

As always, CBC making a strong case for defunding to the Canadians who most believe in their mandate.

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Wonder of Science @wonderofscience.bsky.social · 22d

This is what happens when you wring out a wet towel while floating in space.

Credit: CSA/NASA

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Meera Nair @meeranair.bsky.social · 28d

Thread.

Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 28d

Martin allowed the vaccine program in Canada to continue. Both he and his son, Paul Martin Jr. had dealt with polio. With no problems with the vaccine produced by Connaught in Canada, Martin showed the vaccine was safe and vaccine programs started up again in the USA.

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Black-and-white 1955 newspaper clipping with headlines about U.S. ending vaccine delays while Canada continues, Germany's surrender 10 years ago, and a safe polio vaccine probe led by Health Minister Paul Martin. It mentions Dr. Leonard Scheele, U.S. Surgeon General, and a story about William Semenick refusing testimony. A small portrait shows Dr. Scheele, a middle-aged man with short dark hair, round glasses, and a cigarette, wearing a suit.

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today on my podcast Canadian History Ehx: Terry O'Reilly!

For years, Terry O'Reilly has taught Canadians about the world of advertising and marketing through his award-winning podcasts and radio shows.

Listen on all podcast platforms 👇
link.chtbl.com/chx

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