Penny Helstrom
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Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.
September 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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NDP government reviewing $18M Manitoba rail port grant PCs made before 2023 election www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
NDP government reviewing $18M Manitoba rail port grant PCs made before 2023 election | CBC News
Manitoba's finance minister says the province is reviewing what he called a "mysterious" decision by the former Tory government to give $18 million to a company planning to develop a rail port south o...
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July 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
NDP government reviewing $18M Manitoba rail port grant PCs made before 2023 election www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This is two global elections in ONE WEEK where the conservative candidate trying to become prime minister not only led his party to a big loss but lost their own seat in parliament (!) in huge upsets. We are global pariahs unseen since the end of the Cold War and need stronger domestic opposition.
Australia re-elects Anthony Albanese as Labor rides anti-Trump wave to seal crushing win
Opposition leader Peter Dutton fails to dissociate himself from Trump-like rhetoric and policies – and loses his seat
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May 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This is two global elections in ONE WEEK where the conservative candidate trying to become prime minister not only led his party to a big loss but lost their own seat in parliament (!) in huge upsets. We are global pariahs unseen since the end of the Cold War and need stronger domestic opposition.
Shares wobble, oil prices weak as tariffs fuel global growth concerns - www.reuters.com/markets/glob...
Shares wobble, oil prices weak as tariffs fuel global growth concerns
Shares struggled for direction on Wednesday and oil prices slid as relief over a potential easing of global trade tensions was offset by a worsening economic outlook and dour signals from corporates swept up by Donald Trump's tariffs.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Shares wobble, oil prices weak as tariffs fuel global growth concerns - www.reuters.com/markets/glob...
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Memo to NHL:
Me thinks 2017-18 Mark Scheifele is back
Jets lead 1-0.
Me thinks 2017-18 Mark Scheifele is back
Jets lead 1-0.
April 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Memo to NHL:
Me thinks 2017-18 Mark Scheifele is back
Jets lead 1-0.
Me thinks 2017-18 Mark Scheifele is back
Jets lead 1-0.
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Tesla missing the release of cheaper Model Y that was supposed to buoy sales and China is accelerating release of car that will be cheaper and blow it away…even with tariffs www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Exclusive: Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say
Tesla's much-awaited plans for an affordable car include a stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, that will be made in the United States, but the production launch has been delayed, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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April 19, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Tesla missing the release of cheaper Model Y that was supposed to buoy sales and China is accelerating release of car that will be cheaper and blow it away…even with tariffs www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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I really enjoyed putting this feature together. Among the many people I spoke at length with this week - former #NHLJets coach Rick Bowness and former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau. Some terrific insight from the pair. 👇
Home.
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
‘There’s nothing like the Whiteout’
Home. There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle. It’s also where the Winnipeg Jets will begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday ev...
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April 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I really enjoyed putting this feature together. Among the many people I spoke at length with this week - former #NHLJets coach Rick Bowness and former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau. Some terrific insight from the pair. 👇
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The Sunset Community Centre has always been an important aspect of my life.
It’s the importance of giving back to our communities & our country.
If re-elected, I will be proud to serve this community – this is how you make #CanadaStrong & #VancouverStrong.
It’s the importance of giving back to our communities & our country.
If re-elected, I will be proud to serve this community – this is how you make #CanadaStrong & #VancouverStrong.
April 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Sunset Community Centre has always been an important aspect of my life.
It’s the importance of giving back to our communities & our country.
If re-elected, I will be proud to serve this community – this is how you make #CanadaStrong & #VancouverStrong.
It’s the importance of giving back to our communities & our country.
If re-elected, I will be proud to serve this community – this is how you make #CanadaStrong & #VancouverStrong.
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Home.
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
‘There’s nothing like the Whiteout’
Home. There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle. It’s also where the Winnipeg Jets will begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday ev...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
April 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Home.
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
There’s no place like it. It’s where the heart is. It’s where you go to roost. It can be your castle.
It’s where the #NHLJets begin their pursuit of the Stanley Cup on Saturday.
My @winnipegfreepress.com feature on “the best atmosphere in hockey.”: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
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Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases produced only by biological processes reut.rs/43XJ7Oe
Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases that on Earth are produced only by biological processes.
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April 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs of possible life beyond our solar system, detecting in an alien planet's atmosphere the chemical fingerprints of gases produced only by biological processes reut.rs/43XJ7Oe
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Harvard scientist Dr. Donald Ingber, who works where medicine and engineering meet, saw federal funding for some of his projects frozen this week as his university clashed with the administration of US President Donald Trump reut.rs/4jkmrfY
Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities
Scientists see long-term negative impacts on a tradition of partnerships between the government and university researchers dating back to World War Two.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Harvard scientist Dr. Donald Ingber, who works where medicine and engineering meet, saw federal funding for some of his projects frozen this week as his university clashed with the administration of US President Donald Trump reut.rs/4jkmrfY
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Danielle Smith and the UCP never spoke for me. I would be embarrassed and without morals if I said she did. Thank you Charlie Angus for talking to REAL ALBERTANS and not a cult of separatists!! #abpoli #cdnpoli
Charlie Angus / The Resistance
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Charlie Angus / The Resistance
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Charlie Angus / The Resistance | Substack
Stories and strategies of resistance in this new dark age. Click to read Charlie Angus / The Resistance, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Danielle Smith and the UCP never spoke for me. I would be embarrassed and without morals if I said she did. Thank you Charlie Angus for talking to REAL ALBERTANS and not a cult of separatists!! #abpoli #cdnpoli
Charlie Angus / The Resistance
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Charlie Angus / The Resistance
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The Yukon only has one seat in the House of Commons and there's four candidates vying for the role of the territory's next MP.
While none are Indigenous, the candidates we spoke to say Indigenous priorities will be top of mind if elected.
While none are Indigenous, the candidates we spoke to say Indigenous priorities will be top of mind if elected.
Some election candidates in Yukon say Indigenous priorities are top of mind | APTN News
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April 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Yukon only has one seat in the House of Commons and there's four candidates vying for the role of the territory's next MP.
While none are Indigenous, the candidates we spoke to say Indigenous priorities will be top of mind if elected.
While none are Indigenous, the candidates we spoke to say Indigenous priorities will be top of mind if elected.
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#Manitoba not renewing expiring #hydro contracts with #USA end of April. #canadaStrong #USAtariffs #cdnpoli
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Manitoba 'repatriating' some hydro exports from U.S., premier says | CBC News
Premier Wab Kinew said Monday he has ordered Manitoba Hydro not to renew some expiring hydroelectricity export contracts to the U.S. The provincial Crown corporation, however, said it had no plans to ...
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April 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#Manitoba not renewing expiring #hydro contracts with #USA end of April. #canadaStrong #USAtariffs #cdnpoli
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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
April 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.
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Got some news today about Jets prospect Brad Lambert. He is dealing with an ankle sprain.
He will be sidelined for a few weeks.
Good news was he avoided suffering a high-ankle sprain which would have been a lengthier recovery.
illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jet...
He will be sidelined for a few weeks.
Good news was he avoided suffering a high-ankle sprain which would have been a lengthier recovery.
illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jet...
Winnipeg Jets prospect Brad Lambert has an ankle sprain which will sideline him for a few weeks
Tough way to end the regular season.
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April 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Got some news today about Jets prospect Brad Lambert. He is dealing with an ankle sprain.
He will be sidelined for a few weeks.
Good news was he avoided suffering a high-ankle sprain which would have been a lengthier recovery.
illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jet...
He will be sidelined for a few weeks.
Good news was he avoided suffering a high-ankle sprain which would have been a lengthier recovery.
illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jet...
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The #NHLJets, for the first time ever, have won the Presidents' Trophy as the No. 1 team in the league during the marathon that is the 82-game regular-season.
Top dogs in the Central, the West and now the entire NHL.
They would have home-ice advantage through entire playoffs.
Top dogs in the Central, the West and now the entire NHL.
They would have home-ice advantage through entire playoffs.
April 14, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The #NHLJets, for the first time ever, have won the Presidents' Trophy as the No. 1 team in the league during the marathon that is the 82-game regular-season.
Top dogs in the Central, the West and now the entire NHL.
They would have home-ice advantage through entire playoffs.
Top dogs in the Central, the West and now the entire NHL.
They would have home-ice advantage through entire playoffs.
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The #Manitoba govt is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg
globalnews.ca/news/1112554...
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg
globalnews.ca/news/1112554...
Manitoba offers $13 million with more to come for planned grain centre - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg called the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.
globalnews.ca
April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The #Manitoba govt is putting up $13 million for a centre aimed at helping grain producers find new international trading partners.
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg
globalnews.ca/news/1112554...
Cereals Canada, a national industry group, announced plans last year for a new $100-million facility in downtown Winnipeg
globalnews.ca/news/1112554...
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Canada, abortion is the canary in the coal mine. Restricting abortion is a tool of authoritarian regimes. Which party has the forced birth candidates? The conservatives! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Author, gynecologist Jen Gunter says she's moving back to Canada as reproductive rights erode in U.S. | CBC News
Jen Gunter, a Winnipeg-born gynecologist and bestselling author, says she's had enough with the United States, but she’s also prescribing a stark warning for Canadian voters concerned about the future...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Canada, abortion is the canary in the coal mine. Restricting abortion is a tool of authoritarian regimes. Which party has the forced birth candidates? The conservatives! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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April 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I find this concerning that Stephen Harper is the Chairman of this organization of Far Right Conservative Christian parties from countries around the world. www.idu.org/about/leader... #elbowsup
Leadership | International Democracy Union
Leadership Chairman Deputy Chairman Honorary Chairman Secretary General | Executive Director Assistant Chairmen Vice Chairmen Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Standing Committee...
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April 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I find this concerning that Stephen Harper is the Chairman of this organization of Far Right Conservative Christian parties from countries around the world. www.idu.org/about/leader... #elbowsup