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The Sprawl @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social · 1d

Four wards in Calgary haven't had election debates (Wards 2, 3, 12 and 13). The Sprawl has waited for others to organize debates in these wards. It hasn't happened. We're done waiting and are making a last-ditch effort to organize and livestream debates in these wards before Election Day. #yyccc

A last-ditch effort for local democracy in Calgary | The Sprawl

Help us do 4 more debates where they're needed!

www.sprawlcalgary.com

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 6h

Lol is it really? Ok, now your comment makes more sense. I wasn't aware that Oat was a coin.

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 6h

You're right, Bluesky does need a satire button.

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 6h

That's a really fascinating topic, I hope you'll post excerpts and findings here occasionally. I'd love to read them.

PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 7h

Pretty sure any roo would kick my ass in about three seconds flat and toss me on the barby after. I'll just stick with giving 'em the nod from afar and crack another can.

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Montreal Mike🇨🇦 @mikemontreal.bsky.social · 8h

🇨🇦October 12 in Canadian History🇨🇦

⚜️1970 - On October 12, 1970, amid the October Crisis, the federal government began sending in military forces to guard government buildings, federal installations, and political figures in Québec and in Ottawa.

#cdnpoli #canada #canadianhistory

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 7h

Business as usual politics are getting old. How we elect reps concentrates power and is a root cause of what we get. But, there are alternatives. Want to learn from folks from countries where satisfaction with democracy is higher than in Canada? I do. Free event. @fairvote.ca #cdnpoli #onpoli #ableg

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 19h

"Fucking missing edit button. Fuck fuck fuck."

- Canadian in Alberta, probably

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 21h

I've never understood why bars put stools at the high tops and the bar. Don't you want me to stay longer and drink more? My arse going numb gets in the way of that.

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 1d

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Hackaday @hackaday-feed.bsky.social · 23h

Entering the Wild World of Power Over Ethernet

As Ethernet became the world-wide standard for wired networking, there was one nagging problem. You already have to plug in the network cable. But then you have to also plug …read more

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 23h

"Another infuriating example of Ottawa treading on us, attacking us with this fake news fake fire report. We need to take back Alberta sovereignty now. Build better bigger. Prosperity. For Albertans."

- Danielle Smith, probably.

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PWA @pwamenear.bsky.social · 23h

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