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Karen Walton

@karenwalton.bsky.social
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Screen and television writer-CoEP (Netflix Canada’s BELOW created by Jesse McKeown, ORPHAN BLACK, QAF, GINGER SNAPS). Human rights & clean water fan. Made in Canada. inkent.ca

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 5h
Turkish authorities have weaponized the country’s disinformation law to stifle independent reporting by repeatedly detaining and arresting journalists on charges of spreading false information based on the vague tenets of this poorly conceived legislation. Read more ⬇️ cpj.org/2026/10/insi...
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Inside Turkey’s Lawfare: How Turkey uses its disinformation law against journalists - Committee to Protect Journalists
Istanbul, October 5, 2026—Turkish authorities have weaponized the country’s disinformation law to stifle independent reporting by repeatedly detaining and arresting journalists on charges of spreading...
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Jeromy Farkas @jeromyyyc.bsky.social · 6h
They preach "Alberta First" while promising the Americans our water, oil, and land. I joined Edmonton's Mayor Andrew Knack on CBC's Power & Politics to call out the hypocrisy of the Alberta separatist movement. You don’t defend Alberta by putting our province up for sale to the United States.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 8h
#Türkiye: Kurdish writer and PEN member Suzan Samancı faces bogus terror charges over posts supporting Kurdish rights, and a travel ban stopping her returning home to Switzerland. We urge the authorities to lift the ban and drop the charges. Read more ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/trkiye-...
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Türkiye: Lift travel ban imposed on PEN member Suzan Samancı — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘We stand by PEN member Suzan Samancı, who has suffered years of harassment in Türkiye, and is now being prevented from returning to Switzerland, where she has lived for 18 years, on ludicrous g...
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 20h
The New Democrats have requested an emergency debate in Parliament about whether work by Republican party-affiliated operatives to help mobilize Alberta separatist votes amounts to foreign interference.
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Report linking Alberta separatists to Americans sparks call for emergency debate
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Alberta NDP @albertandp.ca · 21h
Nothing says “fighting for Canada” like sharing the stage with some separatists and a convicted criminal.
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Fatima Syed @fatimabsyed.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
For @thelocal.to, I wrote a profile of Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish—a veteran politician known for fighting. Perhaps because of this, no one wanted to go on the record for this story Who leads Mississauga next matters as the city tries to evolve into an urban centre thelocal.to/carolyn-parr...
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Carolyn Parrish Loves a Fight—Now She’s Up Against Her Fiercest Opponent
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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 20h
Parkland Institute analysis shows how UCP ministers and officials tried to reassure workers to stay at work in the face of a major COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. #canpoli #highriver buff.ly/lAlY4cQ
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Political pressure, negligence, incompetence all contributed to pandemic tragedy at High River, Alberta plant, new report says
Parkland Institute analysis shows how UCP ministers and officials tried to reassure workers to stay at work in the face of a major COVID-19 outbreak in 2020.
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Parksy @pfparks.bsky.social · 20h
Let me be clear: we know from evidence in countries around the world that physician dual practice drains resources away from the public system and, in many cases, increases wait times for public patients. This goes directly against the spirit of the Canada Health Act. 1/3
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 18h
“A judge has ordered the Alberta government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) to disclose records they had sought to keep private, or claimed did not exist, to the agency’s former chief executive officer Athana Mentzelopoulos” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n...
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'Gaps and deficiencies': Government and AHS ordered to disclose records in Mentzelopoulos lawsuit
Alberta gvernment and AHS records including meeting minutes and email attachments must be disclosed to the former AHS CEO, a judge ruled
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The Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 22h
Tell your friends in Peel: We've launched Candidate Tracker in Brampton thelocal.to/candidate-tr... and Mississauga. Bookmark it now, we’ll be updating until election day. thelocal.to/candidate-tr...
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Candidate Tracker Brampton 2026 | The Local
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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"CPJ is appalled by the testimony from Matsadaash journalists before the Supreme State Security Prosecution that they were subjected to beatings, forced stripping, electric shocks, and threats to harm them or their families, and were forced to record fabricated 'confessions.'" — CPJ's Sara Qudah
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 21h
In today's political cartoon, Graeme MacKay depicts what looms behind Mark Carney's overtures toward the EU.
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Join me in supporting Ontario's film and television industry! share.nwmd.social/s/DEH3cy8u
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Keep Ontario Rolling
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 05/10/2026
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Decades after her diagnosis, Adrienne Clarkson calls for better endometriosis care
The former governor-general says it’s ‘appalling’ patients feel they have to leave the country and pay out of pocket to access surgery
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 05/10/2026
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University of Toronto launching $100-million scholarship fund to attract PhD students
New program aims to help school compete for bright minds at a time when elite U.S. universities are under attack by the Trump administration
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 05/10/2026
A Star analysis reveals U.S. firms dominated federal contracts despite PM Mark Carney’s ‘Buy Canadian’ promise.
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PM Mark Carney pledged to ‘Buy Canadian.’ Since then, $7.8 billion in contracts went to American corporations
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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 05/10/2026
The Alberta government pays millions to cover oil and gas companies’ delinquent lease payments. Which companies had land rents paid by taxpayers in 2025? Gov’t agencies don’t track and summarize that data. The IJF analyzed thousands of documents to answer this question. zurl.co/IuOMT
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The Local Magazine @thelocal.to · 05/10/2026
📢 We’re not just tracking candidates in Toronto anymore. Today we launched Candidate Tracker Mississauga thelocal.to/candidate-tr... and Candidate Tracker Brampton thelocal.to/candidate-tr... —fact-checked biographies of every single candidate for mayor, city councillor, and regional councillor.
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Candidate Tracker Mississauga 2026 | The Local
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Investigative Journalism Foundation @theijf.org · 05/10/2026
The IJF is nominated for two national awards recognizing the best in digital and broadcast journalism across Canada. zurl.co/ZEH8O
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 05/10/2026
Canada has more lakes than any other country. With devastating wildfire seasons becoming more common, scientists are learning how they affect the water.
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When a forest burns, what does it mean for lakes? Scientists are trying to find out
Canada has more lakes than any other country, and nearly every one has been exposed to wildfire smoke
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Mr. Parker did not acknowledge multiple attempts to reach him for comment regarding the Globe investigation that detailed the meeting in Calgary, which had not been publicly revealed. He wrote on social media Sat that the Republicans from Michigan were “friends who agree with me politically.” 😂
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...
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Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukraine infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685
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Clare Blackwood @clareblackwood.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If anyone here lives in the Toronto-St. Paul's riding, our MP @lesliechurch.bsky.social has now officially endorsed Brad Bradford for Mayor. If you would like to tell her how you feel about that, her email is leslie.church@parl.gc.ca! I, for one, am very excited to do so!
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🙄 efforts? front-lines? So …. But essentially, for sale/destruction?
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Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk @lukaszukab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The threat is real. Alberta separatists are working hand in hand with US Republicans to break our country apart. Not voting is not an option. Canada needs your vote. #ForeverCanadian #ableg #cdnpoli
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
An Iranian Threat, 3 Vans and a Phone Call: Behind the Mystery at a U.K. Air Base www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/w... the first caller was IN the van.
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How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint
A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.
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Bruce Arthur @brucearthur.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Between Stockwell and Andrew Scheer and Pierre Poilievre, just marvel at the quality of recent Conservative Party leaders in Canada. O’Toole was an exception, and Harper too, in his way. But these guys, wow.
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Professor Lynx @professorlynx.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Hey #Toronto remember that your votes for city councilor matter just as much as mayor. It’s hard to find info on these people (19 candidates in my ward wtf…) but I did find this. thelocal.to/candidate-tr...
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Candidate Tracker: Toronto Election 2026 | The Local
The only place to find reported, fact-checked biographies and platform summaries for every candidate running in the 2026 Toronto municipal election.
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
two more years of economic incompetence should straighten them out. Except it is six more years for the Canadians, a majority of rule of law fans who can count. One province I predict will eventually learn: it’s the right wing in property-holding QC. Luck with that.
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
oh meta. keep your regional cultural scapegoats bias to the GOP monodinks. The whole world isn’t fooled. And you don’t decide who gets heard any more.
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
continuing its automated and exceptionalism-cis based US social bias: meta. Not all Users are receiving consistently equal benefits for their patronage of IG Which is very short-sighted for retention innit
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Orlagh O’Kelly @orlaghokelly.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oh boy. The born again Catholics within the ucp are not gonna like this
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I feel I need a smoking gun beyond you know his appalling personality and utter failures as a diplomat but yah. I have follow-ups. Like anyone paying attn ;)
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Mr. Rath is under a lot of pressure these day and perhaps he forgot that he touted Alberta as a 51st state on Fox News. ca.news.yahoo.com/alberta-lawy...
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Alberta lawyer touting '51st state' support facing law society citation for allegedly threatening criminal charges 'to gain a benefit for a client'
An Alberta lawyer who appeared on Fox News to discuss the province joining the United States is facing professional misconduct allegations in a separate case, with claims he “threatened criminal charg...
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Doug Saunders @dougsaunders.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A spectacular piece of deep investigative work by @carrietait.bsky.social Grant Robertson and Nathan Vanderklippe. Although “Alberta separatists” aren’t and never will be a danger, this shows just how serious about conquering former allies the Trump admin is, and how these fifth columnists work
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Copy that
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
good to see someone asking about the cosplay
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Jonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New from me: separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath has asked a court to withdraw additional funds frozen during a legal dispute with two First Nations former clients. The court said no, pending full disclosure of his assets. edmontonjournal.com/news/jeff_ra...
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Court shoots down Alberta separatist lawyer's bid to withdraw more frozen funds
Alberta separatist lawyer Jeffrey Rath has lost a bid to withdraw additional cash frozen by a court during his legal fight with two ex-clients.
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Heather McPherson MP @heathermcpherson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Danielle Smith is using your tax dollars to sell her political agenda. This referendum booklet is propaganda. It blames newcomers for her government’s failures and pushes constitutional changes without telling Albertans the truth. You deserve better than this political garbage paid for by you.
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I commend and support this journalist’s work. And you can too.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’ve always known, but now it’s confirmed, that Danielle Smith’s separatist friends, including a sitting UCP president, have been conspiring to hand over Alberta’s land, oil and water to Donald Trump. Albertans deserve better than this weak leadership that hurts us all. tgam.ca/3Txh5Gt
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The elephant in the room
Alberta separatists have gone to D.C. offering fresh water and oil in exchange for American support – and Republican operatives have provided tactical assistance inside the province
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Eric Dyck @ericdyck.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Eric drawing of Danielle Smith sulking in the dark in her Generalissimo of Trucknuttia costume. Behind her is a silhouette of an aide in the doorway. Smith asks “Who was it? Her again?”.

Aide: “Yes. Carrie Tait, ma’am.”
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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Terrific synthesis reporting, analysis and writing in this story.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
They would sell themselves, and their province, to the Trump administration for pennies on the dollar. The question I keep asking: why has the business community been so willing to go along with this charade for so long?
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
true! it’s just like that moment in The Post (? movies for 100) where someone is sent over to the Times or the WSJ to figure out why buddy has not published in a bit. Geez my memory for names, titles, - I could act it out and never actually have those any more ;)
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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 03/10/2026
People in politics, the corporate sector and Alberta’s pursuit of separatism have described persistent efforts by figures in the U.S. administration to support groups seeking American expansionism and independence for Alberta. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
funny the @theglobeandmail.com somehow didn’t get Bolton to say something truer on this, innit
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Canada, U.S. failed to properly probe allegations that Russia was behind Havana Syndrome, Bolton says - The Globe and Mail Srs allegation from Bolton, who conveniently forgets the USA boasted of similar tech & the CDNs were assisting at their request. Is it, Subterfuge CIA?or 5yes amnesia
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Karen Walton @karenwalton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Incredible. A fight worth fighting. If you can’t donate, share 🇨🇦 #pressfreedom is democracy
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