Dr. Bob Turner
@canbob.bsky.social
Retired hematologist. Interested in evidence based medicine, climate, agriculture, education and politics.
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JUST IN: A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, according to a source familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/47zobyt
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
JUST IN: A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, according to a source familiar with the matter. https://cnn.it/47zobyt
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BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.
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Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Not even hiding the blatant entitlement anymore.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
The Premier's Office continues to remove all checks and balances on its power.
The courts, the legislature, the Auditor General, independent agencies, the federal government, voters and candidates they don't like...
This is getting ridiculous.
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UCP members vote in committee to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, forcing rush to complete health procurement report. He isn't sure he can finish before a newbie takes over. Column
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu... #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #yyc #yeg #UCP
Braid: UCP dumps auditor general as he races to finish health scandal report
A UCP committee votes to replace auditor general Doug Wylie, the key person investigating the health contract scandal, writes Don Braid.
calgaryherald.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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The Scream
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017
September 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Scream
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017
Kent Monkman ~ Cree
2017
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Let the health care professionals make health care decisions.
Stop channeling RFK Jr
Stop channeling RFK Jr
September 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Let the health care professionals make health care decisions.
Stop channeling RFK Jr
Stop channeling RFK Jr
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Stay in your lane, Amery & keep your nose clean. MAID is vital care, & this government fails Albertans—both in life & in compassionate end-of-life support. BTW, where are the public consultation results?
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare
September 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Stay in your lane, Amery & keep your nose clean. MAID is vital care, & this government fails Albertans—both in life & in compassionate end-of-life support. BTW, where are the public consultation results?
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare
#MAID #AbPoli #CorruptContracts #Injustice #UnethicalAlberta #MHCare
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"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." edmontonjournal.remembering....
Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering
View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 8 tribute posts from the community.
edmontonjournal.remembering.ca
September 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." edmontonjournal.remembering....
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For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
September 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
For the first time in Alberta history, Danielle Smith will use the notwithstanding clause preemptively to shield her bills targeting vulnerable trans children from legal scrutiny.
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
Her actions are simply cruel and wrong.
Read my full statement below:
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The fact that the province wants its share of the funds to opt out of the dental plan should absolutely be viewed through the lens of how they’re treating AISH recipients.
No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta intends to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026. What that means for you is still unclear | CBC News
Alberta’s dentists are pressing the province to put dates on the table to pull out of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In June 2024, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sent a letter to then-prime minister J...
www.cbc.ca
September 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The fact that the province wants its share of the funds to opt out of the dental plan should absolutely be viewed through the lens of how they’re treating AISH recipients.
No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
No improvements, but subsidizing the govts bottom line.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Sexual health education should not only be comprehensive but mandatory in every school in Canada.
September 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Sexual health education should not only be comprehensive but mandatory in every school in Canada.
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Newton said it was a Law- ...For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...
Alberta wouldn’t have vicious compliance without idiotic directives.
September 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Newton said it was a Law- ...For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction...
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This is why I believe that Naheed Nenshi will make a much better Premier for this province that Danielle Smith. He is measured, thoughtful, calm; and, he makes a lot of sense.
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165K views · 7.3K reactions | The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albert...
The more I think about it, the more shocked I am. Public servants aren’t above criticism, and Danielle Smith’s behaviour was insensitive and unbelievably entitled. Albertans deserve better..
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September 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This is why I believe that Naheed Nenshi will make a much better Premier for this province that Danielle Smith. He is measured, thoughtful, calm; and, he makes a lot of sense.
www.facebook.com/reel/1318413...
www.facebook.com/reel/1318413...
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MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
MONTREAL – Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs.
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The Alberta Legislature belongs to the people of Alberta. It is supposed to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.
The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.
August 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The Alberta Legislature belongs to the people of Alberta. It is supposed to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all.
The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.
The UCP is the only government in the country to welcome a performer who preaches hate towards its people onto public land and waste public resources while doing it.
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The lies people tell themselves...
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)
August 21, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The lies people tell themselves...
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)
(And yes, I'm an Albertan and the so-called "culture of individualism" is full of shit)
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Good to see this leadership.
Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.
Hate should not be given a public platform.
vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...
Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.
Hate should not be given a public platform.
vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...
West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds
The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday.
vancouversun.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Good to see this leadership.
Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.
Hate should not be given a public platform.
vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...
Saskatoon City Council and the Alberta Legislature should take note and do the same.
Hate should not be given a public platform.
vancouversun.com/news/west-ke...
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Drug Data Decoded has covered My Recovery Plan extensively.
Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧵
bsky.app/profile/drug...
Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧵
bsky.app/profile/drug...
Newest to oldest:
1. The privately owned, sole-sourced app that collects personal health information of people entering recovery programs was launched as ‘voluntary’ to comply with Alberta privacy laws. But eight months later, it isn’t voluntary anymore. 2/
drugdatadecoded.ca/coercion-at-...
1. The privately owned, sole-sourced app that collects personal health information of people entering recovery programs was launched as ‘voluntary’ to comply with Alberta privacy laws. But eight months later, it isn’t voluntary anymore. 2/
drugdatadecoded.ca/coercion-at-...
"Coercion at its finest": Ministry mandating My Recovery Plan participation for recovery service access
The privately owned, sole-sourced app that collects personal health information of people entering recovery programs was launched as ‘voluntary’ to comply with Alberta privacy laws.
But eight months ...
drugdatadecoded.ca
August 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Drug Data Decoded has covered My Recovery Plan extensively.
Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧵
bsky.app/profile/drug...
Thread detailing those stories: 3/🧵
bsky.app/profile/drug...
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Here’s the second flip floperrrino from the Alberta government today. Looking for a proactive press release about the restoration of proactive expense receipt disclosure policy today? Good luck. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/a...
Alberta government again shifting expense disclosure policy after widespread backlash
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s government is again shifting its expense disclosure policy after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility. In early August, the...
edmonton.citynews.ca
August 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Here’s the second flip floperrrino from the Alberta government today. Looking for a proactive press release about the restoration of proactive expense receipt disclosure policy today? Good luck. edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/19/a...
Bats are flying in SW #Edmonton
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
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We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
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August 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Bats are flying in SW #Edmonton
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
@albertabats.bsky.social
We're on Lessard Dr. just above the North Saskatchewan bluffs
@albertabats.bsky.social
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“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.
#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.
#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane
Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
www.fastcompany.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.
#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
(Among MANY other public benefits.)
Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane.
#CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
#BikeLanesMeanBusiness
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Finland is successfully fighting homelessness — despite new political developments. “We currently have a government that wants to cut social benefits & build less affordable housing in the future…But we are not despairing, we are working with the tools we have.”
thebetter.news/interview-ju...
thebetter.news/interview-ju...
Finland is successfully fighting homelessness – despite new political developments
No more homelessness by 2027 – Finland makes it possible: In this interview Juha Kahila talks about new developments in "Housing First".
thebetter.news
August 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Finland is successfully fighting homelessness — despite new political developments. “We currently have a government that wants to cut social benefits & build less affordable housing in the future…But we are not despairing, we are working with the tools we have.”
thebetter.news/interview-ju...
thebetter.news/interview-ju...
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Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins. albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...
Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins - Alberta Politics
Alberta’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing began yesterday with the appearance of a website where Albertans can register to be considered for COVID-19 immunization sometime in the...
albertapolitics.ca
August 12, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Danielle Smith’s bizarre and dangerous experiment in vaccine rationing begins. albertapolitics.ca/2025/08/dani...
