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The first two times I posted this essay about why I am a proud Canadian, and a proud Albertan, so many people tried to read it all at once that it crashed the @albertaviews.bsky.social website! But in light of recent news, I felt compelled to post it again. #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg #Canada
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
I’m calling on us to do something un-Canadian: and stand up for the country we love—and reject the idea of a sovereign Alberta
albertaviews.ca
January 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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As previously pointed out, there is a real risk of foreign interference in the Alberta independence initiative launched by the Alberta Prosperity Project. Counsel for Sturgeon Lake First Nation has commissioned an expert opinion from Wes Wark to document this risk. 1/ #abpoli #cdnpoli #ableg
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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Un ressortissant canadien a été tué en Iran, où les autorités sont accusées de réprimer violemment un mouvement de protestation qui secoue le pays depuis près d’un mois.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouve...
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouve...
Un citoyen canadien tué « aux mains des autorités » en Iran | RCI
Iran : Un ressortissant canadien est mort « aux mains des autorités iraniennes », confirme la ministre des Affaires étrangères du Canada, Anita Anand.
ici.radio-canada.ca
January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Un ressortissant canadien a été tué en Iran, où les autorités sont accusées de réprimer violemment un mouvement de protestation qui secoue le pays depuis près d’un mois.
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouve...
ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouve...
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Le procès Dreyfus bientôt reconstitué à Rennes, à l’endroit même où il s’est déroulé il y a 127 ans
@ouest-france.fr Pascal SIMON.
Publié le 08/01/2026 à 10h36
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@ouest-france.fr Pascal SIMON.
Publié le 08/01/2026 à 10h36
www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/ren...
Le procès Dreyfus bientôt reconstitué à Rennes, à l’endroit même où il s’est déroulé il y a 127 ans
La reconstitution théâtrale du procès en appel du capitaine Dreyfus sera jouée par des lycéens et des avocats, du 25 au 27 mars 2026, au lycée Emile-Zola de Rennes, sur les lieux mêmes de l’événement.
www.ouest-france.fr
January 9, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Le procès Dreyfus bientôt reconstitué à Rennes, à l’endroit même où il s’est déroulé il y a 127 ans
@ouest-france.fr Pascal SIMON.
Publié le 08/01/2026 à 10h36
www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/ren...
@ouest-france.fr Pascal SIMON.
Publié le 08/01/2026 à 10h36
www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/ren...
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January 8, 2026
Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities; and Sharif Haji, Shadow Minister for Primary and Preventative Health Services, issued the following joint statement:
January 8, 2026
Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities; and Sharif Haji, Shadow Minister for Primary and Preventative Health Services, issued the following joint statement:
January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
For immediate release
January 8, 2026
Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities; and Sharif Haji, Shadow Minister for Primary and Preventative Health Services, issued the following joint statement:
January 8, 2026
Sarah Hoffman, Alberta’s New Democrat Shadow Minister for Hospital and Surgical Health Facilities; and Sharif Haji, Shadow Minister for Primary and Preventative Health Services, issued the following joint statement:
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More recently, I had the chance, in a committee hearing, to raise the issue of the CBC’s commitment to X. Here’s what CBC’s top executives told me about why the CBC isn’t on Bluesky or Mastodon. youtu.be/lJUeQZlvD-E?... #cdnpoli
CBC stays on X to reach audiences despite hate speech concerns - but isn't on Bluesky or Mastodon.
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
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January 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
More recently, I had the chance, in a committee hearing, to raise the issue of the CBC’s commitment to X. Here’s what CBC’s top executives told me about why the CBC isn’t on Bluesky or Mastodon. youtu.be/lJUeQZlvD-E?... #cdnpoli
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Here is my QP exchange from
November, 2024. More than a year later, there has been no change in the government’s commitment to X. #cdnpoli
November, 2024. More than a year later, there has been no change in the government’s commitment to X. #cdnpoli
QUESTION: Sen. Simons questions the government's continued commitment to Elon Musk's X
YouTube video by Senator Paula Simons
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Here is my QP exchange from
November, 2024. More than a year later, there has been no change in the government’s commitment to X. #cdnpoli
November, 2024. More than a year later, there has been no change in the government’s commitment to X. #cdnpoli
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In 2024, I rose in Senate QP to ask why the Govt of Canada was still using X for official communications. Today, they are still there. What exactly will it take to break the spell?
A proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X has prompted other countries to investigate Grok, the platform’s AI software, but, so far, Ottawa remains silent.
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/0...
‘Get the f**k off there’: MPs, Senators call on government to abandon X/Twitter following wave of ‘Grok porn’
A proliferation of sexual deepfakes on X (formerly Twitter) has prompted other countries to investigate Grok, the platform’s AI software, but, so far, Ottawa remains silent.
www.hilltimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM
In 2024, I rose in Senate QP to ask why the Govt of Canada was still using X for official communications. Today, they are still there. What exactly will it take to break the spell?
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Since Calgarians don't seem to be getting the message about the water emergency, here's an idea: @calgary.ca should hold a competition. Pit neighbourhood against neighbourhood in brutal water conservation battle. Whichever reduces water usage by largest % gets a reduction on property taxes. #WinWin
Update #22 9:09 AM Jan 6 2026
On Monday, January 5 Calgarians used 514 million litres (ML) of water, well above the safe zone of 485 ML. We continue to urge residents to conserve water while crews work tirelessly repairing the water main break.
On Monday, January 5 Calgarians used 514 million litres (ML) of water, well above the safe zone of 485 ML. We continue to urge residents to conserve water while crews work tirelessly repairing the water main break.
January 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Since Calgarians don't seem to be getting the message about the water emergency, here's an idea: @calgary.ca should hold a competition. Pit neighbourhood against neighbourhood in brutal water conservation battle. Whichever reduces water usage by largest % gets a reduction on property taxes. #WinWin
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"For all of the incessant whining about how Justin Trudeau wanted to kill Alberta’s oil and gas industry, it’s Trump that might actually end up doing it."
Donald Trump just drove a stake through Alberta's pipeline dreams. How long will it take for the Canadian oil and gas executives who supported him to realize they got Trumped?
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
#cdnpoli #abpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/06/o...
Donald Trump just killed Alberta's pipeline dreams
Albertans love to accuse Justin Trudeau of trying to cripple their oil and gas industry. Now, Donald Trump might actually end up doing it — by accident.
www.nationalobserver.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
"For all of the incessant whining about how Justin Trudeau wanted to kill Alberta’s oil and gas industry, it’s Trump that might actually end up doing it."
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It is to Canada's shame we have not spoken out or supported a Canadian judge being sanctioned by the US
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
It is to Canada's shame we have not spoken out or supported a Canadian judge being sanctioned by the US
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
Her life is frozen. She cannot use credit cards, travel, move money, or access email. This is not sustainable
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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After helping pass the Sustainable Jobs Act in 2024, we spent 2025 shaping its implementation.
Our work on the Sustainable Jobs Act calls for action to support Canada’s #LowCarbon workforce. ⬇️
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#PembinaIn2025
Our work on the Sustainable Jobs Act calls for action to support Canada’s #LowCarbon workforce. ⬇️
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#PembinaIn2025
December 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
After helping pass the Sustainable Jobs Act in 2024, we spent 2025 shaping its implementation.
Our work on the Sustainable Jobs Act calls for action to support Canada’s #LowCarbon workforce. ⬇️
buff.ly/6xj6GqC
#PembinaIn2025
Our work on the Sustainable Jobs Act calls for action to support Canada’s #LowCarbon workforce. ⬇️
buff.ly/6xj6GqC
#PembinaIn2025
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I challenge you to read this without teering up.
And if you don't, enough said.
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And if you don't, enough said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I challenge you to read this without teering up.
And if you don't, enough said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
And if you don't, enough said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
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I started reviewing the Alberta Next report by looking at their polling results.
The numbers in the sample table don't add up.
Can anyone make it make sense?
If not, I'm not sure how we take the analysis seriously.
🔗 open.alberta.ca/dataset/2919...
The numbers in the sample table don't add up.
Can anyone make it make sense?
If not, I'm not sure how we take the analysis seriously.
🔗 open.alberta.ca/dataset/2919...
December 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I started reviewing the Alberta Next report by looking at their polling results.
The numbers in the sample table don't add up.
Can anyone make it make sense?
If not, I'm not sure how we take the analysis seriously.
🔗 open.alberta.ca/dataset/2919...
The numbers in the sample table don't add up.
Can anyone make it make sense?
If not, I'm not sure how we take the analysis seriously.
🔗 open.alberta.ca/dataset/2919...
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When we crunch Canada Post's numbers, we don’t see a system bloated by high costs—and when we look at comparison countries, we see that budget cuts and falling revenue go hand-in-hand. By Ryan Romard @policyalternatives.ca #canlab
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Canada Post is already one of the world’s most cost-effective postal systems - CCPA
There’s a common narrative about why Canada Post is in such bad shape—the company’s financial difficulties lie in excessive spending, and that the decline of letter-mail has made Canada Post too costl...
www.policyalternatives.ca
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
When we crunch Canada Post's numbers, we don’t see a system bloated by high costs—and when we look at comparison countries, we see that budget cuts and falling revenue go hand-in-hand. By Ryan Romard @policyalternatives.ca #canlab
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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“This is not simply a misunderstanding. It is a breach of good faith. It is a misrepresentation that affected the decisions made at the bargaining table & the understanding of Albertans.”
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
The ATA is taking their fight to the Alberta Labour Relations Board!
#abpoli #ableg #abed
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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BEYOND LOCAL: ATA files bad faith bargaining complaint against Alberta government
ATA files bad faith bargaining complaint against Alberta government
“This government's purposefully calculated actions have attempted to create a wedge between teachers and their associations,” said ATA president Jason Schilling.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: ATA files bad faith bargaining complaint against Alberta government
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⚡️Poland detains Russian archaeologist accused of damaging cultural sites in occupied Crimea.
At Ukraine's request, Polish authorities have detained Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist accused of causing extensive damage to historical sites in occupied Crimea, Polish media reported Dec. 11.
At Ukraine's request, Polish authorities have detained Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist accused of causing extensive damage to historical sites in occupied Crimea, Polish media reported Dec. 11.
Poland detains Russian archaeologist accused of damaging cultural sites in occupied Crimea
Polish authorities have detained Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist accused of causing extensive damage to historical sites in occupied Crimea, at the request of Ukraine's prosecutor general,...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
⚡️Poland detains Russian archaeologist accused of damaging cultural sites in occupied Crimea.
At Ukraine's request, Polish authorities have detained Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist accused of causing extensive damage to historical sites in occupied Crimea, Polish media reported Dec. 11.
At Ukraine's request, Polish authorities have detained Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist accused of causing extensive damage to historical sites in occupied Crimea, Polish media reported Dec. 11.
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Australia says 'hold my beer'
www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-ne...
www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-ne...
A Record Boom in Home Battery Storage
Australia’s new battery rebate has sparked a record surge in home storage, with households installing capacity that rivals the nation’s biggest grid-scale projects in just six months.
www.energymatters.com.au
December 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Australia says 'hold my beer'
www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-ne...
www.energymatters.com.au/renewable-ne...
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Is Azerbaijan sincere with its peace rhetoric or just bargaining with the West?
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Opinion | Is Azerbaijan sincere with its peace rhetoric or just bargaining with the West?
Despite Azerbaijan’s increasing repression against civil society and media, its relations with Western states have grown increasingly positive.
oc-media.org
November 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Is Azerbaijan sincere with its peace rhetoric or just bargaining with the West?
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November 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM