J Shadbolt
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I was amazed while watching federal politicians debate today that many appeared unaware of basic history like this agreement. 👇🏻
Folks that are talking about Alaska tankers heading to Puget Sound, just a reminder there is an agreement between Canada/USA on tanker safety, whereas they stay well offshore just in case they become disabled, to allow heavy tugs respond. The TEZ/TAPS line has been in place since 1985.
December 10, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I was amazed while watching federal politicians debate today that many appeared unaware of basic history like this agreement. 👇🏻
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Put On Another Christmas Song (w/ Emma Rudy)
December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Put On Another Christmas Song (w/ Emma Rudy)
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Could Pete Hegseth be charged with murder? Catch up on the latest in today's bulletin: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
November 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Could Pete Hegseth be charged with murder? Catch up on the latest in today's bulletin: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
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Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported reut.rs/4pfHJOh
Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported
Israeli military forces opened fire on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Sunday, in an incident the U.N. peacekeeping mission described as a serious violation.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported reut.rs/4pfHJOh
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This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This holiday season, give Jeff Bezos and Amazon the gift of zero dollars. 🥰
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This past week there was a photo from Trump's gala of a barely clad woman frolicking in a giant champagne glass.
She looked like a teen.
It made me think of Jane Doe-another young woman who attempted to shine a light on the darkness in Trumpland.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/trumps-hea...
She looked like a teen.
It made me think of Jane Doe-another young woman who attempted to shine a light on the darkness in Trumpland.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/trumps-hea...
Trump's Heart of Darkness
Warning: This story involves allegations of child rape and abuse
charlieangus.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This past week there was a photo from Trump's gala of a barely clad woman frolicking in a giant champagne glass.
She looked like a teen.
It made me think of Jane Doe-another young woman who attempted to shine a light on the darkness in Trumpland.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/trumps-hea...
She looked like a teen.
It made me think of Jane Doe-another young woman who attempted to shine a light on the darkness in Trumpland.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/trumps-hea...
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“If the water isn't able to be treated and reused in the mines and for development, why is it good enough for us to drink?” said Billy-Joe Tuccaro, chief of the Mikisew Cree First Nation. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
Alberta chiefs say oilsands causing cancer surge, call for halt to tailings plan
Indigenous leaders in Alberta say unchecked oilsands development is devastating their land and could be linked to rising cancer rates in their communities.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“If the water isn't able to be treated and reused in the mines and for development, why is it good enough for us to drink?” said Billy-Joe Tuccaro, chief of the Mikisew Cree First Nation. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
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The United Conservative Party government recently awarded a $95-million settlement to the Australian mining firm Montem Resources.
About a third of that settlement will go to an investment firm in Melbourne. The same firm that funded Montem’s lawsuit against Alberta.
Andrew Nikiforuk writes.
About a third of that settlement will go to an investment firm in Melbourne. The same firm that funded Montem’s lawsuit against Alberta.
Andrew Nikiforuk writes.
Alberta’s Big Payouts to Spurned Australian Coal Miners | The Tyee
Two firms that invested far less are getting $235 million. Taxpayers face more such hits.
thetyee.ca
October 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The United Conservative Party government recently awarded a $95-million settlement to the Australian mining firm Montem Resources.
About a third of that settlement will go to an investment firm in Melbourne. The same firm that funded Montem’s lawsuit against Alberta.
Andrew Nikiforuk writes.
About a third of that settlement will go to an investment firm in Melbourne. The same firm that funded Montem’s lawsuit against Alberta.
Andrew Nikiforuk writes.
The north also needs access to reliable internet (not satellite), and clean drinking water sources.
The North Coast Transmission Line will provide power for new mines, port expansions and reducing carbon emissions from liquefied natural gas facilities, Premier David Eby said. #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
BC Fast-Tracks the $6-Billion North Coast Transmission Line | The Tyee
Eby says the project will bring new development to the region.
thetyee.ca
October 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The north also needs access to reliable internet (not satellite), and clean drinking water sources.
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So, Canada has just approved the takeover of Parkland oil refinery (the only one on Canada's west coast) by a major Trump ally.
Roger that.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Roger that.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Parkland-Sunoco deal approved under Investment Canada Act
The law’s guidelines were revised this year to consider whether a foreign investment could pose a threat to Canada’s economic security
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
So, Canada has just approved the takeover of Parkland oil refinery (the only one on Canada's west coast) by a major Trump ally.
Roger that.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Roger that.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Important read here:
Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC.
A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50% in 2024. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC.
A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50% in 2024. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Fracking’s Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC | The Tyee
A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50 per cent in 2024.
thetyee.ca
October 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Important read here:
Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC.
A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50% in 2024. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
Fracking's Water Demand Soared in Drought-Plagued Northeast BC.
A report today from Stand.earth shows the industry’s water use increased 50% in 2024. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
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PASSIVE AGGRESSION TRANSLATED
October 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
PASSIVE AGGRESSION TRANSLATED
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“Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes .... Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated."
-Anne Frank
-Anne Frank
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken. https://cnn.it/4pPCXIt
37 people arrested and American kids separated from parents after ICE raid at Chicago apartments | CNN
Adults and children alike were pulled from their Chicago apartments, crying and screaming, during a large overnight raid that has left tenants and neighbors shaken.
www.cnn.com
October 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes .... Families are torn apart; men, women and children are separated."
-Anne Frank
-Anne Frank
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If you need any other reasons not to travel to the States, solidarity may be a new one www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News
The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.
www.cbc.ca
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If you need any other reasons not to travel to the States, solidarity may be a new one www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Inflammatory and inaccurate garbage served up in an effort to terrify the congregation and rile them up into a frothy rage. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that Christians and their places of worship are being targeted and, if elected, he will crack down on religion-based hate.
www.cbc.ca
September 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Inflammatory and inaccurate garbage served up in an effort to terrify the congregation and rile them up into a frothy rage. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Meanwhile, in Alberta…
September 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Meanwhile, in Alberta…
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After three years of drought, the City of Dawson Creek has reached a dangerous tipping point as the Kiskatinaw River, its only drinking water source, falls to levels never before seen. Ben Parfitt reports.
A Drought Emergency Looms in Dawson Creek | The Tyee
Parched, the city has proposed piping water in. And selling it to the very industry some say caused the problem.
thetyee.ca
September 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
After three years of drought, the City of Dawson Creek has reached a dangerous tipping point as the Kiskatinaw River, its only drinking water source, falls to levels never before seen. Ben Parfitt reports.
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In Saskatchewan, a new generation of farmers are experimenting with techniques to make their farms more sustainable and climate-proof. It’s working. Their soil is healthier — and so are their bottom lines. thenarwhal.ca/saskatchewan...
Is regenerative agriculture the future of farming in Canada? | The Narwhal
In Saskatchewan, even some large-scale farms are adopting regenerative agriculture techniques, hoping to boost soil health — and their bottom lines
thenarwhal.ca
September 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In Saskatchewan, a new generation of farmers are experimenting with techniques to make their farms more sustainable and climate-proof. It’s working. Their soil is healthier — and so are their bottom lines. thenarwhal.ca/saskatchewan...
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Global News laid off 26 journalists in B.C. and Alberta today.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
September 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Global News laid off 26 journalists in B.C. and Alberta today.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
In B.C. the layoffs include virtually all of the online team, along with many others.
The business is increasingly cruel, and the hollowing out of newsrooms providing fair and reliable information continues to suck.
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The Air Quality Warning issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on Sept. 3 due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health) is being continued. This warning is expected to last until the weather changes. ow.ly/oWJ750WSgPA
September 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Air Quality Warning issued for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on Sept. 3 due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health) is being continued. This warning is expected to last until the weather changes. ow.ly/oWJ750WSgPA
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An Air Quality Warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). This warning is expected to last a few days or until there is a change in weather: ow.ly/sgsc50WQCu1
September 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
An Air Quality Warning is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated fine particulate matter (small particles in the air that may impact health). This warning is expected to last a few days or until there is a change in weather: ow.ly/sgsc50WQCu1
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More than 2,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 13,500 wounded while seeking aid at distribution points or along convoy routes used by the United Nations and other aid groups.
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Israeli forces open fire on crowd of aid-seekers near Gaza City, killing four
More than 2,000 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid at distribution points
www.theglobeandmail.com
August 25, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More than 2,000 Palestinians have been killed and more than 13,500 wounded while seeking aid at distribution points or along convoy routes used by the United Nations and other aid groups.
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
“We are constantly besieged by industry telling us it is too expensive to protect the environment. Sacrificing environmental protection to promote short-term economic development…”
As Mining Companies Write Their Own Rules, People Pay the Price via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
As Mining Companies Write Their Own Rules, People Pay the Price via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
As Mining Companies Write Their Own Rules, People Pay the Price | The Tyee
Canada is letting coal firms off the hook for polluting BC and Alberta watersheds.
thetyee.ca
August 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“We are constantly besieged by industry telling us it is too expensive to protect the environment. Sacrificing environmental protection to promote short-term economic development…”
As Mining Companies Write Their Own Rules, People Pay the Price via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
As Mining Companies Write Their Own Rules, People Pay the Price via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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Canada petition of the day: I like to call this the "stop fuckin' lyin'" petition. basically a stand against mis/disinformation by holding Members of Parliament to a standard of not fuckin' lyin'.
I'll sign that! Pass it on, Canada!
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
I'll sign that! Pass it on, Canada!
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Petition e-6679 - Petitions
www.ourcommons.ca
August 20, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Canada petition of the day: I like to call this the "stop fuckin' lyin'" petition. basically a stand against mis/disinformation by holding Members of Parliament to a standard of not fuckin' lyin'.
I'll sign that! Pass it on, Canada!
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
I'll sign that! Pass it on, Canada!
www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Trump's has attacked a Canadian judge serving on the International Criminal Court.
Trump is providing cover for the crimes in the Gaza death camp.
Canada must speak up.
As a founding member of the ICC we must defend our justices.
Let's counter-sanction Marco Rubio, junior rat to the king rat.
Trump is providing cover for the crimes in the Gaza death camp.
Canada must speak up.
As a founding member of the ICC we must defend our justices.
Let's counter-sanction Marco Rubio, junior rat to the king rat.
August 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Trump's has attacked a Canadian judge serving on the International Criminal Court.
Trump is providing cover for the crimes in the Gaza death camp.
Canada must speak up.
As a founding member of the ICC we must defend our justices.
Let's counter-sanction Marco Rubio, junior rat to the king rat.
Trump is providing cover for the crimes in the Gaza death camp.
Canada must speak up.
As a founding member of the ICC we must defend our justices.
Let's counter-sanction Marco Rubio, junior rat to the king rat.