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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 15h

I'm just sitting here waiting for @akkabah.bsky.social to respond to my ostrich pun on Slack #localnews

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 20h

Police in Airdrie, Alberta (just north of Calgary) say this driver hit a 17-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk, got out of the vehicle, and appeared to get upset at the teenager before driving away.

They released this video and are now trying to identify the driver.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 21h

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · 21h

As Mark Carney is praising Donald Trump for his accomplishments during his White House visit, the U.S. President interrupts, adding: "the merger of Canada and the United States."

"That wasn't where I was going," Mr. Carney continues.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 21h

How did One Battle After Another get made at the same time that the Department of Homeland Security is making fascist propaganda like this? www.facebook.com/reel/2608498...

10K views · 986 reactions | RECAPTURE OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY! This week, we arrested hundreds of criminal illegal aliens, terrorists, and terrorist sympathizers across our country in Portland in Chica...

RECAPTURE OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY! This week, we arrested hundreds of criminal illegal aliens, terrorists, and terrorist sympathizers across our country in Portland in Chicago. Now, we need your...

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 1d

It's all so very interesting, because the handling of these culture war issues is what's causing all the friction inside the B.C. Conservatives #bcpoli

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 1d

Afternoon debate adjourned so the house can hold a standing vote on this motion

The Conservatives vacated the chamber, presumably for the caucus meeting where there may be a secret ballot vote on Rustad's leadership

Vote will happen in a few minutes so there is time for them to return

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 1d

MLAs considering a motion condemning the Association for Reformed Political Action's views, tabled by NDP MLA Rohini Arora

MLAs Elenore Sturko (Ind), Rob Botterell (Green), Susie Chant and Steve Morisette (NDP) spoke in favour

Conservative MLA Larry Neufeld and Ind Jordan Kealy spoke against

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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 1d

Afternoon debate adjourned so the house can hold a standing vote on this motion

The Conservatives vacated the chamber, presumably for the caucus meeting where there may be a secret ballot vote on Rustad's leadership

Vote will happen in a few minutes so there is time for them to return

Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 1d

MLAs considering a motion condemning the Association for Reformed Political Action's views, tabled by NDP MLA Rohini Arora

MLAs Elenore Sturko (Ind), Rob Botterell (Green), Susie Chant and Steve Morisette (NDP) spoke in favour

Conservative MLA Larry Neufeld and Ind Jordan Kealy spoke against

38 Rohini Arora to move —

That this House condemns the intolerant views of the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA), including its harmful discrimination against transgender people, its belief that homosexuality is “immoral” and its explicit policy goal of restricting abortion access in British Columbia.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 1d

Today in the BC Legislature:

#bcpoli

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 1d

This labour leader wants to lead the NDP - @isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews Rob Ashton #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

‘We're All Getting Screwed. I’ve Had Enough’ | The Tyee

He was a dockworker, then a labour leader. Now Rob Ashton wants to lead the federal NDP. A Tyee Q&A.

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Flannery Dean @flannerydean.bsky.social · 1d

Lot of star system focus in media but it takes a lot of courage to quit on principle especially in an industry where having a job at all is vanishing opportunity. Respect 🫡

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 1d

The resignations, which include two editors and two reporters based in Homer and Kenai, were scheduled to take effect in two weeks, but managers at Carpenter Media Group fired all four immediately.

James Brooks reports. An Alaska Beacon reprint. #CdnMedia #uspoli

BC Paper Owner Sparks Mass Resignation Over Charlie Kirk Story Intervention | The Tyee

Alaskan journalists quit after Carpenter Media execs unilaterally changed an article about a vigil for the far-right activist.

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Michelle Gamage @michellegamage.bsky.social · 1d

A single Vancouver police officer made $397,258 last year, making $239,258 in overtime on top of their base pay of up to $158,000.
This is the wildest FOI I've seen in a long time. Well done Liam Britten for digging this up. #CBC
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47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows | CBC News

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the...

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 2d

As the accursed ostrich situation continues to get simultaneously more stupid and gravely serious, I decided to write up a very long analysis of many of the key issues. Bottom line: so long as this flock lives, it is a threat to Canada's national security. 🧵
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Last Stand in Bird Flu Ostrich Land

The BC ostrich convoy enters the "find out" stage of FAFO and so have we all

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Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 2d

This is incredible camera work

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 2d

It’s so weird to come to social media to be like “how bout those Jays!” but simultaneously wade through the ongoing documentation of fascism in the country next door 🙃

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 3d

Remembering Chelsea Poorman, Tatyanna Harrison and Noelle O’Soup on Oct. 4, a day of action for #mmiwg #mmiwg2s

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 3d

Whaaaat is going on here

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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 4d

"Emmy award-winning journalist Mario Guevara was deported today to El Salvador – a country he fled over 20 years ago — in retaliation for filming law enforcement activities."

"This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press."
#Georgia #USA #ElSalvador #Incarceration #Deportation #EthnicCleansing

Journalist Mario Guevara Deported After Reporting on Anti-Trump Protest

Human rights organizations have condemned Mario Guevara’s deportation as an authoritarian attack on the free press.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 4d

I documented her background in the lead-up to the last election: thetyee.ca/News/2024/10...

Who Is Running the BC Conservatives? | The Tyee

The party is a new force on BC’s political scene. A Tyee explainer.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 4d

This is very much on record!! pressprogress.ca/conservative...

Conservative Witness for ‘Online Hate’ Hearing Was a Recent Guest on a White Nationalist’s YouTube Channel

Conservative MP Michael Cooper was yanked off committee studying ‘online hate’ after reading out white supremacist terrorist’s manifesto

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 4d

Because people are still talking about this:

It was always very, very clear what Lindsay Shepherd believes. In the past, she's associated with several high-profile Canadian white supremacists. She's never stopped tweeting stuff about race, immigration, etc. #bcpoli

The BC Conservatives knew this.

Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 5d

My video story on Lindsay Shepherd losing her job over her post complaining about having to view orange shirts or flags. #truthandreconciliation #bcpoli

The BC Conservative staffer who posted offensive comments about Orange Shirt Day has been fired. #bcpoli #truthandreconciliation

TikTok video by jenstdenis

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David Pugliese @davidpugliese.bsky.social · 5d

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A Veteran Reporter Was Branded as a Russian Spy. The Proof Didn’t Hold Up | The Walrus

Former MP Chris Alexander accused David Pugliese of treason. Experts now argue his evidence was fake

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 5d

I hate that I know exactly what hou’re talking about 😭

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ACLU @aclu.org · 5d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

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Markham Hislop @markhamhislop.bsky.social · 5d

Trump and Hegseth Speeches Push Military Toward Fascism

Prof @StewartPrest of @UBC doesn't mince words: @realdonaldtrump's speech, and that of @PeteHegseth, were clearly fascist.

Emphasis on military policing inside USA is especially troubling.
youtu.be/FyxcANfezbo

Trump and Hegseth Speeches Push Military Toward Fascism

YouTube video by Energi Media

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Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 5d

Alberta records first measles death -- an infant -- since outbreak www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @alannasmith.bsky.social

Alberta records first measles death since outbreak

Premature baby who contracted disease in utero has died, first death associated with provincial outbreak of nearly 2,000 cases

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 5d

An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in northern England and then began stabbing them, killing two and seriously wounding four in a terrorist attack on the holiest day of the Jewish year, police said. https://to.pbs.org/48LgCWd

British leader says 'vile' synagogue assailant 'attacked Jews because they are Jews'

Police said they and killed the suspect in Wednesday's assault, though it took authorities some time to confirm he was dead because he was wearing a vest that suggested he had an explosive.

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