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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 12/03/2026

Development permit application withdrawn for $10B Olds data centre project www.discoverairdrie.com/articles/de…

Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 26/02/2026

UCP: Yeah, we know. Privatize & Deregulate! Protected natural areas helped generate $11-billion in GDP, new research shows www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ar… archive.ph/hDWQw

A Dalek, the ultimate tyrant from Doctor Who. Caption reads: DEREGULATE

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/02/2026

US tariff policy ‘hasn’t changed’ despite supreme court ruling, trade chief says www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/fe…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 13/02/2026

Mueller... Mueller... Democrats launching probe into Trump, Lutnick links with Moroun after Gordie Howe bridge threat www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/trum…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 10/02/2026

Justice Department moves to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal case www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-de…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/01/2026

"Ellis believes excessive wealth threatens democracy and supports federal-level wealth tax reforms." A Millionaire in California Explains Why He's Happy to Pay More Taxes www.businessinsider.com/california-…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2026

BlackRock CEO says capitalism isn't spreading the wealth — and AI might not either finance.yahoo.com/news/capitalism-f…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 21/01/2026

Americans are paying nearly all of the tariff burden as international exports die down, study finds | Fortune fortune.com/2026/01/20/americans-pa… archive.ph/R9UdY

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/01/2026

Alberta orders fatality inquiry into death of man at Edmonton emergency room www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alb…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/01/2026

“The Marxists, they’re here and trying to get our kids.” What Alberta separatist leaders are telling supporters at secession petition events | Edmonton Journal edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news… archive.ph/nP9en

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 15/01/2026

[CBSNews.com] Retired Georgia couple hit with $39,000 health insurance bill after ACA subsidies end - CBS Atlanta www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/retire…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/01/2026

Bessent unhappy with criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell www.cnn.com/2026/01/12/politics/bes…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 10/01/2026

"Consumer rights advocates said carriers must ensure that travellers can fit in their seats." WestJet execs tried cramped seats on flight weeks before viral video sparked backlash globalnews.ca/news/11606987/westjet…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/01/2026

Macron Accuses US of Breaching International Law, Turning From Allies - Bloomberg www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/202… archive.ph/XGmxO

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/12/2025

US labor unions gear up to fight against Trump’s ‘Billionaire First’ agenda www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/de…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/12/2025

People are waking up to the fact that new vehicles are the Great Canadian Money Suck www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/p… archive.ph/WVFRC

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 06/12/2025

Behind the scenes of John Rustad's downfall as B.C. Conservative leader www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-colu…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 30/10/2025

The U.S. Senate voted against Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Here’s what comes next www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/the-us…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 29/10/2025

“Supply disruptions in the way of extreme weather or other events can impact the supply of these key food commodities, which are prone to some pretty large price moves like what we’re seeing now, particularly beef and coffee.” The Bank of Canada could cut rates […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/10/2025

People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy : NPR www.npr.org/2025/10/27/nx-s1-557635…

A billboard as seen through the special sunglasses from the cult sci-fi classic movie "They Live." What normally appears to be an advertisement for a Carribean vacation actually says: "MARRY AND REPRODUCE"

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2025

Banksters' apparent prognosis for Canada.

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2025

"Until Canada’s decision-makers take steps to be winners and not just nice guys, the danger of having more Stellantis-like exits will remain high." Canadian leaders are naive to be shocked over Stellantis pulling Jeeps from Brampton […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

A monocled rich man in a top hat eats a huge piece of cake labelled "Tax cuts for the wealthy." He says "I'm eating it all for your benefit because this is all about jobs, jobs, jobs!" A working class couple looks on, thinking "yeah, snow jobs!"

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2025

Alberta premier sparks private health care worries with recent mandate letters www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/albe…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2025

There it is! Sam Altman Says If Jobs Gets Wiped Out, Maybe They Weren't Even "Real Work" to Start With futurism.com/artificial-intelligenc…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 20/09/2025

Doug Ford to reveal plan to punish speeding drivers next week as he stands firm on removing speed cameras www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/doug…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2025

Boris Johnson after No 10: files reveal troubling secrets of the ex-PM’s pursuit of profit www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interac…

Boris Johnson in clown makeup. Caption reads: Elect a clown, expect a circus.

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2025

"While extreme weather is, in essence, a clear cause-and-effect problem, Energy Secretary Chris Wright recently denied its existence." Experts warn residents of looming threat to over $1 trillion in property value: 'A large chunk of ... real estate' […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.

-George Orwell, 1984

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2025

For a while, maybe? But AI is an anti-skill, and the skills it disincentivizes aren't negligible, or optional. ‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2025

@alessandro @stephanie here's a sample to give you the general idea, but this is just off Google. No duallies on this one, milquetoast at best 😅

A black GMC duramax diesel truck, lowered and with wheel spacers putting the rims far outside the fenders.

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2025

As Canadian wildfires harm Wisconsin air quality, GOP leaders blame Canada's forestry efforts - WPR www.wpr.org/news/canadian-wildfires…

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/07/2025

"StatsCan says among the census metropolitan areas (CMAs), Red Deer has one of the highest crime rates in Canada, coming in at 10,650 per 100,000 population." Alberta city has second highest crime rate of all Canadian metros […] [Original post on mstdn.ca]

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/07/2025

As US wildfires rage, Trump staff cuts force firefighters to clean toilets, critics say | Reuters www.reuters.com/business/environmen… archive.ph/MMlL7

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Ron Dyck @dyckron.mstdn.ca.ap.brid.gy · 11/04/2025

@Lazarou Always perpetrating evil schemes for Fearless Leader!

Boris Badenov from Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoon. Always perpetrating evil schemes for Fearless Leader.

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