Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 29/08/2026My condolences to the Phillip family and Joan's many friends and allies.cbc.caB.C. NDP MLA Joan Phillip dies at 74 | CBC NewsJoan Phillip, the MLA for Vancouver-Strathcona and wife of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, has died. 000
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 22/08/2026So we couldn't make a meaningless "deal" with a bunch of liars because they kept moving the goalposts and it was all a scam anyway... Let's not forget we had a deal, it was called NAFTA and they ripped it up. Any deal with the USA is not with the paper it's printed on. 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The grossest part is that these foreign bad actors stoking divisions don't even really have an ideology. They just learned they can profitably game the algorithm by targeting a low information right-wing audience with inflammatory AI slop.cbc.caDutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getting millions of views | CBC NewsA number of accounts creating misleading YouTube videos about Alberta separatism with millions of views appear to have their origins in a Dutch digital marketing course, a CBC/Radio-Canada investigati... 021
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Just ran into Avi Lewis, perhaps fittingly, outside the grocery store... Welcome home Avi and congratulations! 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Congratulations to Avi Lewis and thank you to all of the amazing leadership candidates that stepped forward. 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 20/03/2026It's shameful for our status as a nation that any attempt to renovate the Prime Minister's residence is painted by the opposition as "wasting tax dollars"... 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Lunar New Year Lion Dance! Thank you to MLA Terry Yung and the Yaletown BIA for organizing. 020
Reposted by Alex PuttonenSave the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Turns out conspiracy content in Canada isn’t “everyone talking.” Research shows a tiny network of accounts drives most of it… yet it shapes politics, outrage, and narratives. Funny how leaders who echo those narratives attack the CBC instead of the misinformation. r.pebmac.ca/https://www.... 13016
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 14/02/2026How is a border crossing privately held and run for a profit in the first place? This is highly symbolic of everything wrong with America.cbc.caDemocrats to probe Trump, Lutnick links with Ambassador bridge owner after Gordie Howe bridge threat | CBC NewsDemocrats in Washington say they’re launching an investigation into the Trump administration and its links to the wealthy owner of the Ambassador Bridge after the U.S. president threatened to block th... 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Absolutely! Time to push back against the treasonous maple MAGA mob. I doubt Poilievre will have anything to say about it- it's his base after all. 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 20/01/2026In case anyone wants to counter some racist hate, it will be on full display tomorrow at the UBC Museum of Anthropology masquerading as "dialogue". 120
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 05/12/2025So many people have had bad experiences with Plan A... Is there a way to ban an individual or company from being a landlord? 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Interesting conversation with Cory Doctrow talking about the Enshittification of digital platforms and the rigging of the digital economy. 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 19/11/2025I thought this was illegal? Glad I don't rely on public health services in Alberta...cbc.caAlberta premier confirms plans to allow surgeons to work in both public and private health care systems | CBC NewsAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has confirmed her government's intention to allow physicians flexibility to work in both the public and private health care systems. 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 07/11/2025While this budget certainly has some faults, I am glad we are not having a snap election and I generally find it a bit cynical when the NDP votes with the Bloc.cbc.caLiberal budget clears second confidence hurdle as MPs head into break week | CBC NewsPrime Minister Mark Carney’s government survived its second confidence vote in two days after MPs voted down a Bloc amendment calling on the House to reject the Liberals’ budget. 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 25/10/2025🇨🇦 At this point who cares. Time to stop being bullied and walk away from the Republican fascists. Focus on what we can control at home and continue to spread our message as a counter to their lies and propaganda.cbc.caTrump says he's raising 'tariff on Canada' by 10% 'over and above what they are paying now' | CBC NewsU.S. President Donald Trump has announced on social media he will be increasing “the Tariff on Canada” by 10 per cent “over and above what they are paying now" because of an advertisement by the Ontar... 041
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Like a majority of British Columbians, I oppose Danielle Smith's divisive maga-backed pipe dream. 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 02/10/2025For over 25 years Vancouver condo developers have been building 500 sqft shoeboxes for investors. Nobody wants to live in these developments as they are "inventory" not homes. Now the gravy train is over it's time to blame the government lol. Devs deserve every loss and bankruptcy coming to them.cbc.caAs around 2,500 condos sit unsold in Metro Vancouver, experts warn of 'potential storm coming' for real estate | CBC NewsThe Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says there’s about 2,500 condos sitting unsold and empty in Metro Vancouver. The local real estate industry is concerned about layoffs and hopes for housing... 130
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I glad to see such a swift rebuke of Danielle Smith's latest maple-maga big oil madness. 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Historic Steveston BC, a working west coast fishing port. 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Hard to feel sorry for Elenore, she chose to sell herslf out and swim with the sharks... 030
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 11/09/2025I can honestly say that before today I had never heard of Charlie Kirk... 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Alberta Conservatives ban reading in schools...cbc.caThe Handmaid's Tale among more than 200 books to be pulled at Edmonton public schools | CBC NewsA list confirmed by CBC News shows titles like The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World are among books to be pulled. The development comes after a policy from Alberta's education minister outlines new... 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025A setback for Danielle Smith and her separatist Republicans! 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 15/08/2025For years I've heard right wingers complain about ICBC and say we need private insurance "like Alberta" to "provide competition" and magically save drivers rates. This year I insured a similar car for $1200... With far superior coverage.cbc.caANALYSIS | $7,080 to insure a Honda Civic? Welcome to Alberta auto insurance in 2025 | CBC NewsThe province's auto-insurance regulator worries not just about insurance becoming unaffordable for many drivers, but potentially even unavailable in some parts of Calgary that have been routinely stru... 020
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Here is a real patriot striking a blow for Freedom by purposely entering the NS woods during the ban... Super convoy vibes. I hope he has to pay every cent. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caN.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine | CBC NewsA Nova Scotia man has been slapped with a fine worth more than $28,000 after deliberately violating the province's ban on woods travel, a move he says was necessary to challenge the provincial proclam... 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Meet the 24 yo Canadian "flooding the zone" with AI generated pro-MAGA (or more accurately anti-provgressive) content on X. ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...ottawacitizen.comMeet the 24-year-old Ottawa software engineer who runs a MAGA botThe bots were created to flood X with pro-MAGA messages, attracting attention from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. 110
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Sign this petition to put the "crushed cars" statue back up- this time near the Granville Bus Loop. Push back against the no-fun NIMBYs and the ABC councillors beholden to them! #vanpoli #publicart 120
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 10/06/2025The smug faces of the Gomer Pyles behind him make me sick. 100
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025The Lapu Lapu attacker had an acute mental illness- the answer? More expensive hardware for the VPD.cbc.caPreventing vehicle ramming attacks an 'urgent challenge,' says Vancouver mayor | CBC NewsVancouver police recently purchased a $410,000 mobile vehicle barrier system, but say it would not have been deployed at the Lapu-Lapu Day street festival had it been available because the event's ris... 000
Reposted by Alex PuttonenThe Tyee @thetyee.ca · 06/05/2025@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: After dealing herself a weak hand by making assumptions that turned out to be wrong, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith sat down for her weirdly timed mid-afternoon video address to the province Monday and tried to bluff her way out of a predicament of her own creation.thetyee.caSmith’s Video Talk Served Up ‘Contradictions, Misinformation and Gaslighting’ | The TyeeThe Alberta premier’s post-election update doubled down on separatism threats. 45296111
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 06/05/2025Petulant spoiled child threatens to run away from home if parents don't buy her what she wants...cbc.caAlberta premier to chair sovereignty panel, put proposals to 2026 referendum | CBC NewsAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will chair an “Alberta next” panel to brainstorm how the province can protect itself from perceived economic incursions from the federal Liberal government. 010
Reposted by Alex PuttonenSpencer Chandra Herbert @spencerch.bsky.social · 05/05/2025When America and Canada work together, we succeed together. Our film industries are linked, and threats of tariffs on culture hurt us all. We will keep standing up for BC and the good jobs the film industry creates here, regardless of what Trump says. #bcpoli #bcfilm 073
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 18/04/2025A great evening chatting about the issues that matter to West Enders with team @avilewis.bsky.social! Have you met Avi yet? #ndp #election2025 #VancouverCentre 030
Reposted by Alex Puttonen#TeslaTakedown @teslatakedown.com · 15/04/2025Are you or a loved one suffering from TRS? Millions are suffering from this affliction across the country and around the world. But @troublemakers.bsky.social and #teslatakedown want you to know there are cures and treatments available. Learn more and take action today. youtu.be/tQOvkgZL9eU?...youtu.beTesla Regret Syndrome PSAYouTube video by Troublemakers 47857348
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Conservative playbook 101... "Stop the steal!" If you don't agree with me it must be a conspiracy. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caSome Conservative supporters question whether the polls can be trusted | CBC NewsCBC’s Poll Tracker shows the Conservatives trail the Liberals by nearly seven points nationally, but some Pierre Poilievre supporters say they don't believe it. 000
Reposted by Alex PuttonenInequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 11/04/2025The 500 richest people in the world added $304B to their combined net worth yesterday after Trump's tariff pause. And what did Republicans in the House do today? They passed a budget resolution that paves the way for more tax cuts for the rich. "Party of the working class." 741020405
Reposted by Alex PuttonenAshley Zarbatany @ashleyzarbatany.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Schwarzman, the same Trump backer billionaire trying to ram fracked gas pipelines through northern BC, is now trying to buy Rogers. Is it to price gouge us or to hold our communications infrastructure hostage? Either way, he needs to be stopped. www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/690cffc...theglobeandmail.comBlackstone CEO must disavow Trump to buy Canadian wireless infrastructureStephen Schwarzman among the many U.S. executives who paved the way for Trump’s second term by publicly endorsing the Republican candidate 101
Reposted by Alex PuttonenJen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Some of my neighbours are reporting waits of 2 hours 6327
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 05/04/2025Up to two hours wait time to vote in Coal Harbour... People are grumbling but patiently waiting their turn. ABABC vibes. #vanpoli 122
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Wow, they just asked Musk's AI tool how to impose tariffs, got a remarkably simplistic formula, and ran with it!!! 000
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025I don't even know where to begin... That's a wrap USA. RIP. 010
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Now our MAGA traitor in residence wants to work with Quebec on "sovereignty"... And expects Scott Moe to follow suit. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...cbc.caAlberta Premier Danielle Smith wants to strategize on provincial sovereignty with Quebec's premier | CBC NewsAlberta Premier Danielle Smith would like to have a tête-à-tête with Quebec Premier François Legault about asserting their provincial sovereignty, according to a letter Smith wrote last month. 000
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Packed house for @avilewis.bsky.social office opening! Stop by to grab a sign or volunteer. 1250 Hornby Street. #election2025 #ndp #vanpoli 1195
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 30/03/2025Elon! Be Gone! Vancouver, BC. @teslatakedown.com 📉 321938
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Elon, be gone! Crowds are getting deep @teslatakedown.com in Vancouver, BC. #teslatakedown #Never51 518924
Alex Puttonen @alexputtonen.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Maybe The Bay in Vancouver should become the new home of the Vancouver Art Gallery? 010
