Dustin Meyer 🇨🇦
@dustinmeyer.bsky.social
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Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
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Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping up with the UCP government's democratic transgressions can be difficult.
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
But not impossible.
Here’s a running list since Danielle Smith became premier. 🧵👇
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Universities across the world seeing this:
"its only wrong 45% of the time!!
Lets buy free licenses for our students, staff and faculty!!
Lets lock into contracts with rapacious predatory AI companies with shitty technofascist politics, sucking up water and jacking up electricity prices!!"
"its only wrong 45% of the time!!
Lets buy free licenses for our students, staff and faculty!!
Lets lock into contracts with rapacious predatory AI companies with shitty technofascist politics, sucking up water and jacking up electricity prices!!"
October 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Universities across the world seeing this:
"its only wrong 45% of the time!!
Lets buy free licenses for our students, staff and faculty!!
Lets lock into contracts with rapacious predatory AI companies with shitty technofascist politics, sucking up water and jacking up electricity prices!!"
"its only wrong 45% of the time!!
Lets buy free licenses for our students, staff and faculty!!
Lets lock into contracts with rapacious predatory AI companies with shitty technofascist politics, sucking up water and jacking up electricity prices!!"
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The GoA seeks mediation w teachers but takes imp issues off the table & insists on an overall $cap based on its financial position. 3 responses.
1 GoA sets the budget & made unreasonable oil $$ assumptions
3 No PST
2 GoA seems to have no difficulty settling law suits w Australian coal cos
#abpoli
1 GoA sets the budget & made unreasonable oil $$ assumptions
3 No PST
2 GoA seems to have no difficulty settling law suits w Australian coal cos
#abpoli
October 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The GoA seeks mediation w teachers but takes imp issues off the table & insists on an overall $cap based on its financial position. 3 responses.
1 GoA sets the budget & made unreasonable oil $$ assumptions
3 No PST
2 GoA seems to have no difficulty settling law suits w Australian coal cos
#abpoli
1 GoA sets the budget & made unreasonable oil $$ assumptions
3 No PST
2 GoA seems to have no difficulty settling law suits w Australian coal cos
#abpoli
How about you just put your money towards reducing class sizes and paying teachers fairly instead of making plans to undermine them??
Source: CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Source: CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta to pay families of younger children should teachers strike Oct. 6, government says | CBC News
The Alberta government will redirect money saved during a potential teachers' strike to payments for parents with younger children in public, Catholic and francophone schools.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM
How about you just put your money towards reducing class sizes and paying teachers fairly instead of making plans to undermine them??
Source: CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Source: CBC
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Report: At this point we are just trying to figure who Canadian Parliament WON'T give a standing ovation to
Report: At this point we are just trying to figure who Canadian Parliament WON'T give a standing ovation to
OTTAWA - After members of the Canadian Parliament earlier today gave a standing ovation to recently deceased far-right agitator who touted white supremacist theories, Charlie Kirk, we here at The Beaverton are stuck trying to figure out if there’s literally anyone our elected officials won’t celebrate.
www.thebeaverton.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Report: At this point we are just trying to figure who Canadian Parliament WON'T give a standing ovation to
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Hi. I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating: we have to be able to criticize Mark Carney without living in fear that doing so will help Poilievre or weaken Canada. He is our Prime Minister. Out of anyone, he deserves to be watched and critiqued. We should all be dying on this hill.
September 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hi. I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating: we have to be able to criticize Mark Carney without living in fear that doing so will help Poilievre or weaken Canada. He is our Prime Minister. Out of anyone, he deserves to be watched and critiqued. We should all be dying on this hill.
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30ºC at 1PM makes that 5 in-a-row, when the old record for this time of year was only 3.
5 in-a-row is also the 3rd longest streak for any point of the year. July 2022 & 2021 both went 7 days, and June 1961 went 6.
#yegwx #yeg
5 in-a-row is also the 3rd longest streak for any point of the year. July 2022 & 2021 both went 7 days, and June 1961 went 6.
#yegwx #yeg
...so far we've had 4 30°C days in-a-row, which is a new record for this late in the year. 2024, 2022 & 1967 all got to 3.
And we've had 3 32°C days in-a-row, which is a new record for late-summer. 2022 & 1940 got to 2.
public.tableau.com/shared/42KSF...
And we've had 3 32°C days in-a-row, which is a new record for late-summer. 2022 & 1940 got to 2.
public.tableau.com/shared/42KSF...
August 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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I wouldn't tell anyone else how to think or feel, but I will just say that, for me, the only way to stay sane after the 2024 election has been to pretty much abandon hope. The US is cooked. Everything I value about it is doomed. We're heading into a long period of dissolution & chaos.
August 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I wouldn't tell anyone else how to think or feel, but I will just say that, for me, the only way to stay sane after the 2024 election has been to pretty much abandon hope. The US is cooked. Everything I value about it is doomed. We're heading into a long period of dissolution & chaos.
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Interesting study from Germany on e-bikes and the modes they replace:
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
Further, steeper, greener: Implications from an electric bicycle mode choice model
Electric bicycles are transforming the active mobility landscape, potentially increasing active mode uptake and delivering environmental and health benefits. This study examines electric bicycle mo...
doi.org
July 24, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Interesting study from Germany on e-bikes and the modes they replace:
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
"43.1% of electric bicycle trips and 63.2% of electric bicycle mileage would have been undertaken using a car if no e-bike had been available, highlighting their substantial potential to reduce transport-related CO2 emissions"
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4. Bikes should have priority. No unneeded stop signs for cyclists since cars are the threat on the roads.
5. Bike detectors that keep cyclists flowing would improve the experience.
6. Proactive enforcement to ensure that cars parked in the bike lane are removed quickly would help.
5. Bike detectors that keep cyclists flowing would improve the experience.
6. Proactive enforcement to ensure that cars parked in the bike lane are removed quickly would help.
July 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
4. Bikes should have priority. No unneeded stop signs for cyclists since cars are the threat on the roads.
5. Bike detectors that keep cyclists flowing would improve the experience.
6. Proactive enforcement to ensure that cars parked in the bike lane are removed quickly would help.
5. Bike detectors that keep cyclists flowing would improve the experience.
6. Proactive enforcement to ensure that cars parked in the bike lane are removed quickly would help.
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We have some thoughts:
1. Bike lanes aren't protected if cars have to pass through them to park.
2. Bike lanes are useless in the winter if they are not cleared quickly, and kept clear.
3. Transition points should be cargo bike friendly: no huge bumps, no tight turns.
1. Bike lanes aren't protected if cars have to pass through them to park.
2. Bike lanes are useless in the winter if they are not cleared quickly, and kept clear.
3. Transition points should be cargo bike friendly: no huge bumps, no tight turns.
July 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We have some thoughts:
1. Bike lanes aren't protected if cars have to pass through them to park.
2. Bike lanes are useless in the winter if they are not cleared quickly, and kept clear.
3. Transition points should be cargo bike friendly: no huge bumps, no tight turns.
1. Bike lanes aren't protected if cars have to pass through them to park.
2. Bike lanes are useless in the winter if they are not cleared quickly, and kept clear.
3. Transition points should be cargo bike friendly: no huge bumps, no tight turns.
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Jaysus. 2025 currently ranks as the FOURTH worst year for Wildfire Burn Area in Canada, but it's mid-July.
It will most likely end up as the SECOND worst season in the CIFFC's record.
It will most likely end up as the SECOND worst season in the CIFFC's record.
July 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Jaysus. 2025 currently ranks as the FOURTH worst year for Wildfire Burn Area in Canada, but it's mid-July.
It will most likely end up as the SECOND worst season in the CIFFC's record.
It will most likely end up as the SECOND worst season in the CIFFC's record.
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Canada has been named among the top 5 countries with the most freedom.
The United States ranked 57th.
#CanadaDay
The United States ranked 57th.
#CanadaDay
Canada named among countries with the most freedom
A report by Freedom House has named Canada among the top countries in the world with the most freedom.
cultmtl.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Canada has been named among the top 5 countries with the most freedom.
The United States ranked 57th.
#CanadaDay
The United States ranked 57th.
#CanadaDay
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The Government of Alberta will begin charging Albertans who don't fall into certain vulnerable categories for the Covid-19 vaccine, citing an American CDC reported cost of $110 per dose (why the GOA didn't use the Alberta purchase price is unknown).
A thread:🧵
A thread:🧵
June 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Government of Alberta will begin charging Albertans who don't fall into certain vulnerable categories for the Covid-19 vaccine, citing an American CDC reported cost of $110 per dose (why the GOA didn't use the Alberta purchase price is unknown).
A thread:🧵
A thread:🧵
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Premiers united in belief that the best way to stand up to Trump is doing what they’ve always wanted to do anyways
Premiers united in belief that the best way to stand up to Trump is doing what they've always wanted to do anyways
SASKATOON – As they gather with PM Mark Carney for the meeting of First Ministers, the Premiers of Canada’s provinces are steadfast in their belief that the best way to oppose Donald Trump’s tariffs a...
thebeaverton.com
June 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Premiers united in belief that the best way to stand up to Trump is doing what they’ve always wanted to do anyways
Not sure why, but Dallas fans are chanting "Spin her"
There must be a casino attached to the rink 😉
#letsgooilers
There must be a casino attached to the rink 😉
#letsgooilers
May 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Not sure why, but Dallas fans are chanting "Spin her"
There must be a casino attached to the rink 😉
#letsgooilers
There must be a casino attached to the rink 😉
#letsgooilers
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Corporate leaders are obsessing over GDP per capita.
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
April 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Corporate leaders are obsessing over GDP per capita.
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
But, if you look at just about any number that would meaningfully tell you how well our economy is doing, Canada does better than the U.S.
@mendelmatt.bsky.social @jimstanford.bsky.social #alwayscanada #never51 #gdp #cdnpoli #cdnecon
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This funny 'American Pie' parody bites hard — from a comedy show that went out a few days ago in the UK
April 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This funny 'American Pie' parody bites hard — from a comedy show that went out a few days ago in the UK
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Conservative Party refuses to drop candidate for 20 years' worth of controversial statements
Conservative Party refuses to drop candidate for 20 years' worth of controversial statements
OTTAWA - After four Conservative Party candidates were dropped from the running this week due to contentious social media behaviour, many have questioned why the party still refuses to drop its most p...
www.thebeaverton.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Conservative Party refuses to drop candidate for 20 years' worth of controversial statements
You might as well play chess with a pigeon.
You can spend forever trying to be reasonable and make accommodations, but the pigeon is just going to shit on the board, knock pieces over, and strut around like they're winning.
There is no negotiating with an irrational partner.
You can spend forever trying to be reasonable and make accommodations, but the pigeon is just going to shit on the board, knock pieces over, and strut around like they're winning.
There is no negotiating with an irrational partner.
April 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
You might as well play chess with a pigeon.
You can spend forever trying to be reasonable and make accommodations, but the pigeon is just going to shit on the board, knock pieces over, and strut around like they're winning.
There is no negotiating with an irrational partner.
You can spend forever trying to be reasonable and make accommodations, but the pigeon is just going to shit on the board, knock pieces over, and strut around like they're winning.
There is no negotiating with an irrational partner.
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WHOA! Late to the start of #ableg question period!
Gray: why is the premier going to Florida still with Shaprio?
Smith: we had 1500 people at the premier's dinner in Edmonton.
Gray: Premier's ethics disclosure has no gifts. Premier's staff does not have to disclose. Did the Principal secretary
Gray: why is the premier going to Florida still with Shaprio?
Smith: we had 1500 people at the premier's dinner in Edmonton.
Gray: Premier's ethics disclosure has no gifts. Premier's staff does not have to disclose. Did the Principal secretary
March 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
WHOA! Late to the start of #ableg question period!
Gray: why is the premier going to Florida still with Shaprio?
Smith: we had 1500 people at the premier's dinner in Edmonton.
Gray: Premier's ethics disclosure has no gifts. Premier's staff does not have to disclose. Did the Principal secretary
Gray: why is the premier going to Florida still with Shaprio?
Smith: we had 1500 people at the premier's dinner in Edmonton.
Gray: Premier's ethics disclosure has no gifts. Premier's staff does not have to disclose. Did the Principal secretary
Some real high effort reporting on a lot of rich and prominent people not paying for their delinquent wells, taxes, and other liabilities
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilp...
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilp...
The prominent Albertans behind delinquent oil and gas companies | The Narwhal
A former prime minister, a major philanthropist and a host of developers emerge from a tangled web of corporate ownership in the oilpatch
thenarwhal.ca
March 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Some real high effort reporting on a lot of rich and prominent people not paying for their delinquent wells, taxes, and other liabilities
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilp...
thenarwhal.ca/alberta-oilp...