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🇨🇦 loves dogs and cats. Rural but liberal. Canadian first and foremost.

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Aida 🇵🇷🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🐾🌊🦋🗽💙🐸 @latina4jesusdshw.bsky.social · 1h
Yup! #Pinks #USDemocracy
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Unapologetic Lee 🇨🇦 @ogcanada.bsky.social · 1h
Those nasty Canadians. 😉 #fvcktrump #cdnpoli
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Pól Micheál O'Slatraigh @pmoslatraigh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 23h
“It is clear that the Alberta government is not going to change course and, therefore, we strongly request that you and the federal government step in and defend the principles of the Canada Health Act” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model
Letter to Carney argues public-private model violates federal law
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 23h
They put her in prison and took away her pen and paper. She wrote anyway. Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian doctor, writer and advocate for women, wrote on toilet paper with an eyebrow pencil. She spent decades speaking the truths women were expected to keep quiet about. #SheShed #VivaHerAlliance
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call634-5789 @call634-5789.bsky.social · 23h
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Don Jr. & Eric have investments in data centers and AI infrastructure. Don. Jr's firm 1789 Capital also has shares in tech companies working on AI. Donald's own stock portfolio itself is heavily invested in Big Tech. When Trump calls reasonable AI safety concerns a "hoax," follow the money.
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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Canada’s warnings about Russia in the Arctic are becoming much sharper, and that shift is not happening in isolation.
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Spicy Scorpio🪶🧡🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🇪🇺 @nish57.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New coffee spot this morning. They open at 8am during the week and until 5pm on weekends Cafe Amor on Ottawa st just before Gladstone ave(Walkerville)
Cafe Amor on Ottawa StMocha and my book
"Ragged Company"Interior of Cafe Amore
Beautiful Mexican designBeautiful Mural on the back wall
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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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THX•1138 @ithx1138.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#BuyCanadian #shoplocal
BUY CANADIAN FOR CANADIANS
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is exactly the kind of lazy “disabled” people my UCP wants to kick off AISH and put on ADAP. Why should we support this 18 year old when he is fully capable of gaining employment and contributing to society? What’s next? Popsicles for cancer kids? globalnews.ca/news/1208132...
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Severely disabled 18-year-old denied AISH benefits — until media made aware | Globalnews.ca
Despite her son being unable to walk, talk and requiring 24/7 care, including an overnight nurse, Kristi Hall-Busque was dumbfounded when told by AISH that he was employable.
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Danielle Smith claims she’s a proud Canadian, but panders to separatists and puts us all through this. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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UCP MLA says he’s voted in favour of Alberta holding binding referendum on independence | CBC News
Red Deer-South MLA Jason Stephan says he has voted in favour of Alberta’s government proceeding with a legally binding referendum on separation, but adds he hopes to see Canada united if Alberta is “t...
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Liberals🇨🇦🇺🇦 @saynotobs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The facts 👇
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 30/09/2026
Shocker. The Trump admin’s story doesn’t match reality. not even close. Trump on Mesabi Metallics’ proposed $15 BILLION steel plant in Lee County, Iowa: “They’ve already started building.” REALITY: No permits, disclosed site, or major land purchase. Financial incentives still unresolved.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 30/09/2026
“My grandfather knew the importance of making sure I understood what had been passed down to him. He believed that one day Canada would recognize what our people have always known.” Gitanyow Hereditary Chief Simoo’gyet Malii, Glen Williams, writes thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
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You Can’t Beat the Truth | The Tyee
A Hereditary Chief shares what his grandfather taught him about reconciliation.
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Ken Wood part owner of 🇨🇦 @madhat59kenwood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Bloody well agree 100% 👇
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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I am touched, as I always am, by the courage of First Nations people and all Indigenous people. Indigenous people have been harmed by the mistakes of Canada more than anybody else, and yet no one has stood stronger in favour of fighting for this country.
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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My book is done! If you or a loved one has multiple sclerosis, I hope this guide answers your questions, with every study and statistic as up-to-date as possible.
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Ghouly Hoye 👻🇨🇦 @hollyhoye.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wab Kinew: “It takes strength to be able to look in the mirror.”
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Mark Gerretsen @markgerretsen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
That’s populist politics.
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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 30/09/2026
📣Funded PhD Position exploring the social and political implications of the consolidation, death—and even rebirth—of local newspapers in rural communities in Canada and the United States. Supervisor: Clark Banack at the University of Alberta www.ualberta.ca/en/alberta-c...
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Funded PhD Position
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This is fantastic news for Ben and his family! But it's also another example of how badly the UCP have screwed up AISH. Ben was forced onto ADAP, a social media outcry caused a re-evaluation and then Ben was approved AISH after they found out about a press conference. /1
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ConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌲 Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
So let me get this straight, it’s ok for you ignorant twats to interfere in our elections and pressure our businesses to move there, but you are threatening us when we are NOT doing the same? Please, take your fucking threats and shove them up your collective asses 🤣 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Trump trade adviser says Canada will 'pay even more dearly' if 'you interfere' in U.S. midterms | CBC News
One of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade advisers is threatening repercussions for Canada if it "interferes" in the upcoming midterm elections — though it's not clear what he anticipates the country...
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God @thegodshow.com · 29/09/2026
BLESS this man for calling Trump a pedophile straight to his face.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Niall Harbison @niallharbison.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m hopeful we got to this boy just in time today. Always find it amazing that people hit dogs and keep driving. He was frozen in fear and badly injured but he is safe with us now 🤞
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Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith's opening statement before SJC: “I stand by my decisions as Special Counsel, including my decision to bring charges against Trump. .. Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt .. I will not be silenced by the continued threats of prosecution" thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Jack Smith stresses strength of Trump cases, says he will not be ‘silenced’ by threats
Former special counsel Jack Smith stressed in prepared remarks that it was the evidence tied to President Trump’s own actions that prompted him to bring charges against Trump. The opening statement…
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sen. Roger Marshall says he didn't have the pregnant patient arrested over a $50 late bill. THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS AND DEFAMATORY!!! He had her arrested for not showing up to court when he sued her for being late for $50.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Hazel B. 🇨🇦 @hab3261.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#NoToTheNine #ableg
Don't count your chickens until you voted
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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 28/09/2026
Breaking: The Texas Tribune has identified the ICE agent who witnesses say fired through an open van window and killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston nearly three months ago.
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ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon afte...
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🇨🇦 andyrogers.bsky.social 🇨🇦 @andyrogers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Get your fucking money out of my country. 🇨🇦
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Just Jill 💖 @justjill.sheshed.rocks · 28/09/2026
Texas, don’t scroll past this governor’s race. 🔥 Gina Hinojosa is the Democratic nominee. 🗳️ Before November, know her record. Check the sources. Know the race. ✅ #SheShed vivaher-candidate-connection.netlify.app/candidates/g...
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Gina Hinojosa: 2026 Governor of Texas Candidate | VivaHer Candidate Connection
Gina Hinojosa 2026 Candidate Connection: Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas. Verified public record, election status, official sources, and image-source record.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Ann Petersen-Kane @anniegirl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alberta’s referendum is an affront to our values; as Canadians, and Albertans open.substack.com/pub/womenofa...
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Alberta’s referendum is an affront to our values; as Canadians, and Albertans
The ask is insulting, the cost is offensive, and there’s no logic to be found.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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