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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

We are grateful this holiday to friends and subscribers as Blacklock's Reporter embarks on a 15th great year of independent, all-original Canadian journalism. Thank you! — The Editor www.blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I guess this must now be said. *Human*-produced journalism. Five original 🇨🇦 stories daily. No subsidies. Welcome first time Blacklock’s subscribers this week in Calgary, Grand Falls, Melville, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Sudbury, Toronto & Windsor. Happy Friday everybody! www.blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Declaratory remedies must serve a real and practical purpose in resolving an existing dispute.” Translation: Appeal Court rejects legal shenanigans by federal government which did not appeal the ruling. Blacklock’s Reporter v. Attorney General of Canada: srmip.com/success-stor...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

“Some of our great journalists in this country would not end up on that list for reasons that are not journalistic.” — Tara Henley, Author, The Trust Spiral Government compiles Local News Directory of media deemed “reliable.” LISTEN to The Hub Canada ‘Full Press’ podcast: youtu.be/9Dx-RVSP8uE

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Why is the Carney government creating an approved media list?

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Lloyd Robertson was the kind of man who bought ice cream for the crew every Friday without fail. Manners. Kindness. Modesty. He represented those old newsrooms that no longer exist. RIP 1934 - 2026

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

What Is The Role Of Investigative Journalism In A Free Society? Thank you to the Institute for Liberal Studies for inviting me to The Curious Task podcast. thecurioustask.podbean.com

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The Curious Task | Institute for Liberal Studies

We explore philosophy, politics, economics, and other ideas from a classical liberal perspective.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

“Ludicrous” and “a black eye for the government’s litigator, the Attorney General for Canada” Former Assistant Deputy Minster explains why a ruling on password sharing has been “vacated” by the Federal Court of Appeal. hughstephensblog.net/2026/04/06/b...

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Blacklock’s Reporter Wins Appeal of Copyright Case Against Government of Canada

Explore Blacklock's Reporter victory on appeal against the Government of Canada in a pivotal copyright case over password access and fair dealing.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

“We need to forge our path to happiness. Never give up.” Life on the Spectrum (no paywall) www.blacklocks.ca/guest_commen...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

“Password sharing is theft that kills the commercial viability of the business. No sales, no revenue. No revenue, no accountability journalism.” via Alexander Korski 3L, Weldon Times, Schulich Law, Dalhousie University [3-minute read] www.theweldontimes.com/post/blacklo...

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Blacklock’s Reporter v Canada: Where Are They Now?

Last year, my friends informed me that my parents’ legal battle against the Canadian government appeared in their Intellectual Property Law I curriculum. This was excellent news. It qualified mom and ...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Welcome first-time Blacklock’s Reporter readers this week in Ajax, Brighton, Coquitlam, Port Stanley, Saskatoon, St Catharine’s, Sudbury and Toronto. www.blacklocks.ca Go get ‘em @bluejays.com! 💙 #WANTITALL

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We are grateful this holiday to friends & subscribers as Blacklock's Reporter embarks on our 14th great year of independent, all-original Canadian journalism. Please accept our thanks. -- The Editor blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Blacklock’s Reporter www.blacklocks.ca is 13 years old! When we launched our govt accountability website, Stephen Harper was prime minister and our youngest son (centre - media garden party) was 7 years old. Today that kid reminded me on LinkedIn that it was our anniversary. ❤️

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Stand up for journalism and join us at 🇨🇦 Fed Court of Appeal on Mon, Oct 6, 90 Sparks St, Ottawa Gov’t of Canada returns to Court to argue it can share news subscription passwords & distribute content without payment or permission, a first among G7 nations. Sanctioned stealing. Happy #WorldNewsDay

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

What a hot mess the Online News Act has become. Failed in its core purpose and now a target in tariff talks. Very proud that Blacklock’s Reporter www.blacklocks.ca did not take money from Meta or Google. We are 100% subscriber funded. That’s “press freedom.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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U.S. State Department report depicts Online News Act as undermining press freedom in Canada

Experts characterized the human rights report as spin from a U.S. administration intent on killing the legislation

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Lawyer at Finance Canada is first fed employee to shield comments on ‘X’ under new Treasury Board ban on partisan and vulgar social media posts; Timothy Huyer @tim4hire.bluesky.social tweeted 9-10 times daily, ridiculing legislators and using profanity. www.blacklocks.ca/twitter-code...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Blacklock’s Reporter pauses for the August bank holiday with warmest regards to subscribers. We wish you a safe, happy holiday. We’re back tomorrow. — The Editor blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

No media outlet covering federal affairs publishes as much original 🇨🇦 news & information. Thanks for noticing! New readers this week: Calgary, Langley, Mississauga, Quebec City, Saint-Lambert, Sherwood Park, Toronto,Victoria, Vancouver, West Vancouver, Woodbridge. www.blacklocks.ca/membership-a...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Blacklock’s legal challenge of theft of its work by govt managers is a test of passwords used by all publishers, says “secret” memo to Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault. Media and union critics call the case “A vindictive abuse of state power.” (No paywall) www.blacklocks.ca/calls-blackl...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Canadiana Quiz from Blacklock’s Reporter. Try your hand! 🇨🇦 www.blacklocks.ca/deceptively-...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

“It's a vindictive abuse of state power… Maybe we can get the Liberals to reconsider their ill-tempered & ill-considered support of password sharing on news subscription websites in the govt litigation with Blacklock's Reporter.” Howard Law, ex-Unifor media sector mediapolicy.ca/2025/05/01/m...

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Miles to go: the Media Policy work of the 45th Parliament

May 1, 2025 The federal election is over and the CBC is still standing. That’s a milestone achieved, for now. This next Liberal term of government will probably run light on media policy comp…

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

BOOK REVIEW: John Diefenbaker “held the highest office in the land yet he instinctively mistrusted authority, the rich, the powerful, and even some members of his cabinet.” Author Bob Plamondon signs copies of ‘Freedom Fighter’ www.blacklocks.ca/book-review-...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

@jsource.bsky.social Tried oh so hard to listen but gave up. Unprofessional audio of academics completely disassociated with the frontline realities of newsrooms and particularly startups. Guys, you’re just talking to yourselves.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Don’t spend a lot of time on BlueSky. My pal and fav American rocker David Lowery sums up why, as only a song writer could.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Don’t look at Bluesky much, but gotta say this quip over on X from a musician, friend and copyright warrior I admire made me laugh.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Media in Canada being selectively supported: A conversation with KelownaNow. www.youtube.com/live/-xOU_hE...

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Media in Canada being selectively supported

YouTube video by KelownaNow

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Conditions excellent! Did all 7.8 kilometres and back again. @rideaucanalskate.bsky.social

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

2 very different views of Blacklock’s Reporter. Who to believe? 1) “Blacklock’s is yellow journalism, fake facts & sensational headlines.” — Alexander Gay, Dept of Justice Canada 2) “The stories are very disciplined, high quality watchdog stuff” — Howard Law, Ex- Dir, Unifor Media mediapolicy.ca

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MediaPolicy.ca

A Blog About Policy Issues in Canadian Media

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Somebody told me @bsky.app was nicer, more civil. #angrier

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

He is a she. I worked for the CBC. Voted for NDP Paul Dewar before he died. And you’re not a subscriber so have not read a word of Blacklock’s Reporter. Nice try.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

A clipping worth reading from the Northern Advance newspaper, published Jan 4, 1860. Seven years before there was a “Canada” those pioneers understood the relationship between an “independent” press and government would be key to our “liberty” and democracy.

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Daily Grail @dailygrail.com · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year from Australia, where it’s now 2025! 🎉 Let’s get this shitshow underway!

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

"Freedom of the press was not won for the sake of the press. It was won for the sake of the people. If the time comes when the press ceases to fight for the freedom of the people, then… 1/2

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

But what did “they” expect? We’re reporters. Journalism is a great gift. Subscribe here: www.blacklocks.ca/membership-a...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

With Canadian government in chaos, this would be a very bad time to rely on Bluesky for breaking news. The Finance Minister announced her resignation on X.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Early conclusion about Bluesky. Also funny.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

In 2000 Forbes published "Great Success Stories: 12 Tales of Victory Wrested from Defeat." Trump made #7 after the founder of Domino's Pizza and the inventor of the Veg-O-Matic. "Would Trump have made a viable president?" it asked. "Who knows?"

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Are we seeing the future of media starting to take shape? And, why is podcaster Aaron Pete so surprised to hear how things *really* work in Ottawa? Our conversation HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOXX...

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

“The reason I can be a rascal is that I do not have a job. My employers are the readers.” — @MargaretAtwood Same with independent, unsubsidized media. #journalism #cdnmedia

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Consider a Christmas gift subscription to Blacklock’s Reporter. www.blacklocks.ca Purchase here: www.blacklocks.ca/membership-a... Or contact us holly@blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

“Aside from a few bright lights or publications, Canadian media is either unwilling or incapable of really digging into some of the more serious issues like foreign interference, government corruption, and the lack of transparency.” www.thebureau.news/p/oped-hurri...

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Op/Ed: Hurricane Donald, Or Not, Canada Should Have Fixed These Problems Long Ago

Jeremy Nuttall, former Toronto Star investigative reporter, argues "In recent years the U.S. has been solving problems the Canadian government wasn’t interested in."

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s the 75th anniversary, old man! Saw it in Ottawa on the big screen last weekend.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A Blacklock’s subscriber sent this in October because, he said, there’s going to be a postal strike and you might not get your card in time for Christmas. He knew! www.blacklocks.ca

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

What Trump is talking about: Canada’s ‘Breaking Bad’. Burnaby police have busted a large fentanyl lab. CSIS estimates there are 350 of them and a Foreign Affairs memo says Canadian fentanyl is being manufactured here and shipped to the U.S. and Australia. bc-cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ViewPage.act...

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Burnaby RCMP - Clandestine drug lab dismantled following investigation by Burnaby RCMP’s Drug and Organized Crime Section

Clandestine drug lab dismantled following investigation by Burnaby RCMP’s Drug and Organized Crime Section

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Devin Cuddy, son of Jim. Inherits the talent. And the shirt?

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

EXPERIMENT: We recorded ABC, NBC & CBS newscast every night for 18 months and scrolled thru them looking for information, quality & bias. It was our major source of political information. As a result we called the US election 100% wrong.

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Blacklock’s Reporter live from Ottawa wherever you are. Hear about our journalism every Friday at 12:30pmEDT on Rob Snow’s national talk show. Listen live: halifax.citynews.ca/audio/

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Holly Doan @hollyanndoan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

“This may result in increased competition for Canadian workers.” — Citizenship & Immigration Canada PODCAST: Immigration Minister reneges on promise to limit work hours for foreign students. omny.fm/shows/newsta...

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Blacklocks Report with Tom Korski|Cabinet Sorry For Ex-Minister - NEWSTALK1010

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