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Covid conscious, climate change aware, trying to maintain hope for the future.

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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 20h
Indigenous communities are working to get out the vote. It would be great to have a larger turn out than the federal election of 2015 or surpass the provincial record set in 1935! ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/silence-could-be-consent-alberta-first-nations-push-to-get-out-vote-for-referendum/
ctvnews.ca
'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum
Angel Houle says she’s never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month’s referendum is different.
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 03/10/2026
Oh wow In May, I reported Alberta separatists were using an app developed by GOP operatives with ties to US ambassador Pete Hoekstra @theglobeandmail.com now reports the same operatives flew to Calgary on a private jet for a secret meeting with separatist leaders: pressprogress.ca/alberta-sepa...
The pitch began with a prayer.
On an afternoon in late January, Mitch Sylvestre, the leader of Alberta's most prominent separatist organization, gathered with three of his lieutenants in a boardroom not far from the executive hangars at the Calgary International Airport, where private jets shuttle in and out of the city away from prying eyes.
It was a few hours before thousands of Albertans would gather near the city centre at a rally to launch the separatist campaign. But this meeting, convened behind closed doors a half-hour drive away, was invite only.
The Alberta Prosperity Project chose the location to accommodate its guests, Republican political strategists from Michigan who helped Donald Trump win the state in the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
The American delegation travelled to Calgary to sell them on software developed for Republicans to get out the vote - and how it could be used to wrench Alberta from Confederation.
"They were young Christians. Capable, intelligent people," Mr. Sylvestre said. "We prayed before we started the meeting.""There is no secrecy'
One of the key figures behind the Michigan software company has expressed strong views on Alberta.
On July 1, Mr. Born wrote on social media: "On this Canada Day, I hope this is the last year Alberta is part of Canada." He has also called for U.S. annexation of the province.
A hunter, outdoorsman and commercial real estate agent in Grand Rapids, Mr. Born is the stepson of J.C. Huizenga, a wealthy Republican donor and founder of National Heritage Academies, a network of conservative charter schools in the U.S.
Mr. Wierda is the nephew of Erik Prince, who founded and ran the private military contractor Blackwater before it was sold to investors in 2010, and Betsy DeVos, the education secretary during Mr. Trump's first term.
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Shanna's Treasure Trove! ~ @jami-jam.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#nature #lovenature #protectwildlife Human development, unchecked industrial expansion, and widespread habitat fragmentation continue to push thousands of vulnerable species toward the brink of extinction every single day. This is deplorable and completely unacceptable!!
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Charge and discard lithium ion batteries properly to avoid injury and potential fire. Emergency incidents have increased globally. edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/10/02/efrs-issues-warning-regarding-lithium-ion-batteries/
edmonton.citynews.ca
EFRS issues warning regarding lithium-ion batteries
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is issuing a warning regarding the potential dangers regarding lithium-ion batteries. EFRS says Lithium-ion batteries power many household devices, including phones, lapt...
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
As usual this message fell on deaf ears. The UCP only considers the profit that can be made. reddeeradvocate.com/2026/10/01/c...
reddeeradvocate.com
Care for Alberta seniors lacking, says Friends of Medicare - Red Deer Advocate
Friends of Medicare recognized the International Day of Older Persons on Oct. 1 by calling on the provincial government to support and grow programs that provide much-needed support and care […]
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A collaborative way to manage homelessness towards minimizing it. Sounds promising. rdnewsnow.com/2026/10/02/an-evolving-vision-for-addressing-homelessness-red-deer-agencies-unite-for-event/
rdnewsnow.com
An evolving vision for addressing homelessness: Red Deer agencies unite for event
It probably doesn't require a microscope to see there's been an evolution in how agencies and organizations ar...
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Don Vinh @donvinh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is a disgusting act of hatred. On a metro, after they shared their beautiful culture on, ironically, reconciliation day. 🤬 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
cbc.ca
Woman records racist attack on Montreal Metro during National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News
Members of a Mohawk family from Kahnawà:ke were victims of a racist attack from a woman on the Montreal metro Wednesday during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"What an intensely weak leader she has been, both in her caucus and in her now separatist party, and for the province of Alberta" Nenshi on Smith's refusal to address MLA's who are public separatists. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Seriously 💥
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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 02/10/2026
🎧 New Sources episode, hosted by @ericwickham.ca Inside The Fight Against Data Centres in Canada Mississauga is one of a growing number of municipalities pushing back against data centres in their communities. pressprogress.ca/inside-the-f...
pressprogress.ca
Inside The Fight Against Data Centres in Canada
Mississauga is one of a growing number of municipalities pushing back against data centres in their communities.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Congratulations to this compassionate Canadian! ctvnews.ca/entertainment/article/michael-j-fox-to-be-promoted-within-order-of-canada-at-rideau-hall-today/
ctvnews.ca
Michael J. Fox to be promoted within Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today
The actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate Michael J. Fox is set to be honoured at Rideau Hall this morning.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
An excellent model for supporting the underprivileged community! toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/01/toronto-hospital-to-greatly-expand-permanent-housing-program-that-reduces-er-visits/
toronto.citynews.ca
Toronto hospital to greatly expand permanent housing program that reduces ER visits
A Toronto hospital network is set to greatly expand its unique permanent housing program that largely serves homeless people who visit hospital emergency departments an inordinate amount of time. The ...
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Leah ProudLakota (she/her) @leahgazan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“We have communities that still don’t have clean drinking water. We have rates of poverty—whether it’s on reserves or in urban centres—that are a direct result of violent colonization, and…”
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Economic uncertainty mustn’t overshadow reconciliation commitments, say Indigenous advocates - The Hill Times
There is progress, but 'sustained action is imperative,' says Stephanie Scott, executive director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is what reconciliation look forward like. I can't imagine what it's like to not be able to visit a loved one's grave. cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/turtle-crossing-campground-residential-school-graves-9.7362472
cbc.ca
Manitoba's purchase of site of unmarked residential school graves a historic moment: Sioux Valley chief | CBC News
A First Nation community in southwestern Manitoba will be responsible for guiding decisions around the future of a Brandon campground that historical records indicate holds the graves of children who ...
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The problem here is not the encampment. The problem is government services not providing proper care and housing for people. globalnews.ca/news/12078436/nanaimo-encampment-20-years-cleaned-up-neighbours-say/
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Nanaimo encampment in place for 20 years should be cleaned up, neighbours say - BC | Globalnews.ca
Mike Gogo, who runs Gogo's Christmas Tree Farm in South Nanaimo, told Global News that the encampment is about four miles away from his property.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
People who are supported by an organization should not have to wait to find out if a gov't program will support them. The gov't hasn't even begun the planning process! reddeeradvocate.com/2026/09/30/government-funding-ends-for-supportive-housing-program-amethyst-house/
reddeeradvocate.com
Government funding ends for supportive housing program Amethyst House  - Red Deer Advocate
Canadian Mental Health Association’s permanent supportive housing programs, including Red Deer’s Amethyst House, officially ceased operation on September 30 following the province’s decision to stop f...
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Indigenous communities should not have to ask for gov't and corporations to abide by the regulations set out by the United Nations. ctvnews.ca/politics/article/economic-reconciliation-with-first-nations-remains-elusive-11-years-after-truth-and-reconciliation-report/
ctvnews.ca
Economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities remains elusive 11 years after Truth and Reconciliation Report
The corporate sector in Canada has failed to make progress in its attempts to reconcile with First Nations, Metis and the Inuit, according to the non-profit group Indigenous Watchdog.
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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Genuinely wish it was the case that you were taking action in the ways you claim to be above. Genuinely hope you will change course. "[Canada wants] the Federal Court of Appeal to say that the Federal Court was completely wrong and there is absolutely no right to safe drinking water on reserve."
afn.ca
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Responds to Impending Federal Budget Cuts Impacting First Nations - Assembly of First Nations
(February 20, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today in response to impending federal budget cuts impacting First N...
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Conor Curtis @conorcurtis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
2/2 re UNDRIP: "The national chief of the AFN is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against "abusing" his majority government powers to pass his new major projects bill, which she says could affect First Nations rights." - youtu.be/O7Zfh_kg2A0?... Again, genuinely, I hope you change course here.
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AFN chief warns Carney against 'abusing' majority to pass major projects bill
YouTube video by The Canadian Press
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Run Terry Run releases in Canadian theatres on Oct. 9. #TerryFox #Canada 🍁🇨🇦🦿 nowtoronto.com/news/tiff-20...
nowtoronto.com
TIFF 2026: Inside ‘Run Terry Run’ premiere party with Fox family | NOW Toronto
Many of Terry’s Fox’s own loved ones sharing their thoughts after watching the 'Run Terry Run' documentary.
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Save the CBC 🇨🇦✌️ @savethecbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
CBC reports the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal has condemned Canada’s response to harms against Indigenous Peoples, calling for investigations, reparations, burial-site searches and preservation of residential school records. What should authentic accountability look like beyond acknowledgement?
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Arrête Mark Carney ⚜️ @lalegault.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Retracing the steps back, from the Cornell 7 in 🇺🇸.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
When pollinators decline, families risk poorer nutrition leading to higher vulnerability to illness and infections Insect pollinators are vital for producing many of the fruits, vegetables essential vitamins and minerals in our diets www.futurity.org/pollinator-d...
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Losing pollinator insects puts human health at risk
"Our study shows that biodiversity is not a luxury—it is fundamental to our health, nutrition, and livelihoods."
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CTV News Montreal @ctvnewsmontreal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The flu vaccine is no longer free for all Quebecers, the province’s Health Ministry confirmed to CTV News.
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Flu vaccine no longer free for all Quebecers; high risk groups only
The flu vaccine is no longer free for all Quebecers, the province’s Health Ministry confirmed to CTV News.
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Vit 🇦🇺📷 @proofofworkphotos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Don Vinh @donvinh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Top analysts expect a flood of online propaganda and misinformation to begin even as the votes are counted. The purpose is to convince people the referendum was crooked.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
calgaryherald.com
Braid: A social media bombardment will tell the world the referendum is rigged
The referendum will hand an easy victory to the federalists, but bad social media actors will try to convince the world it was rigged.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
More people could learn how to address food insecurity from these women. cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/food-waste-food-insecurity-children-9.7361371
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Saskatoon program helps food go to students, instead of landfill | CBC News
Founded by a former classroom volunteer, the FoodBridge Alliance redirects surplus commercial groceries away from landfills and into food hampers that support families at Vincent Massey and Saint Edwa...
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Joanne Hammond @joannehammond.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Read the TRC nctr.ca/publications...
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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 28/09/2026
The government of Canada was never serious about reconciliation and now they want to destroy the truth.
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JayIsPainting 🍁 @jayispainting.earthskyart.ca · 28/09/2026
Drew Carey voice: Welcome to 2026. The show where everything's made up and the facts don't matter. (Yes they do)
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Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡 @spudislander45.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Driscolls, #USA Berries in 2022-2024 removes their #chemicalmonitoring system for #Canada because it wanted to increase sales and wouldn’t meet CDN standards. #Whistleblower litigation is underway after he reported #pesticide and #fungicide exceeded allowable #safestandards. #cdnpoli
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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just helping with editing here. These bots aren’t sentient. They’re doing what they’re programmed to do. OpenAI, a private company supposedly bound by laws, committed federal crimes.
Screenshot of BBC article: OpenAI bots (struck through) meddled with multiple US government agency sites
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This article shares interesting information. Houseless people use drugs to keep active when they don't have a safe place to sleep. Also to curb their appetite when they don't know where to find food. cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/policing-response-drug-wastewater-survey-9.7359795
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How policing, social services can respond to wastewater data, drug trends in Saskatchewan | CBC News
When Prince Albert's Police Service chief of police Patrick Nogier first heard the results of a Statistics Canada survey on drugs in wastewater, he says it was a lot to unpack. Nogier immediately knew...
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
VOTE‼️
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@KatyET www.abresistance.ca @katyet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Pass it on…
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I agree with the complaints lawyer. Asking court to order someone to pay $8400 before they can proceed with a lawsuit is diabolical and sets a horrible precedent. cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7357587
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Edmonton Police Service asks court to order homeless man to pay $8,400 before proceeding with lawsuit
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is a disturbing read although I thank the Tyee for sharing it. thetyee.ca/News/2026/09/25/US-Atlas-Network-Alberta-Separatism/
thetyee.ca
How the US Atlas Network Built Alberta Separatism | The Tyee
A global cabal of libertarian and right-wing organizations has fuelled the province’s independence movement.
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Kristin Meekes @kmeekes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“And so we have wasted decades in which huge numbers of patients have been abused, mistreated, and their very horrible condition made even worse by medicine” “Thus is one of the worst illnesses you can have” Please listen and learn ⬇️
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Allegations of political interference from the US dominated the 30th day of Quebec's election campaign on Friday as Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed concerns that Americans were trying to help sovereigntists take control of the province. 🤬🤬 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Federal intelligence agency contacted as U.S. interference claims swirl in Quebec election | CBC News
Quebec's incumbent premier says she is "very concerned" about possible interference in the provincial election by the United States.
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Long Covid Advocacy @longcovidadvoc.com · 26/09/2026
📻 Superb @georgemonbiot.bsky.social Interview on LBC with Natasha Devon. "A long & vicious history in this country of dismissing predominantly female diseases & calling them hysterical." 🔥 Thank you George & Natasha 🙏
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Catherine @shadowdogdesigns.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
#Dogs #Dog #BetterWithDogs #BestFriend #GoodDog #FaithfulFriend #LoveDogs #DogsAreLove
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
One of these six people should know something about this and contact investigators. rmoutlook.com/lake-louise/parks-canada-seeks-publics-help-in-lake-louise-graffiti-investigation-12824830
rmoutlook.com
Parks Canada seeks public's help in Lake Louise graffiti investigation
Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is asked to contact Banff National Park Dispatch at 403‑762‑1470.
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's simple. When no one is being clear about the size of a centre, the amount of water it will use yearly or if it will be used as a data centre, the project should not go ahead. cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/port-hawkesbury-point-tupper-data-centre-proposal-everwind-9.7358552
cbc.ca
Some local leaders see opportunity in proposal for Nova Scotia's first data centre | CBC News
EverWind Fuels has confirmed plans to build a data centre near its Cape Breton facility in Point Tupper, N.S. While municipal leaders see potential economic opportunities, environmental advocates are ...
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Exercise caution around poultry and report illnesses. discoverairdrie.com/articles/avian-influenza-found-in-the-prairies-time-to-be-on-alert-and-step-up-biosecurity-measures
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Avian Influenza found in the Prairies time to be on alert and step up biosecurity measures
Manitoba is once again dealing with avian influenza (HPAI) with several cases being reported in wild birds and poultry since mid-September. The detections come as poultry producers remain on alert dur...
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This is crazy! cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/canadian-detained-at-bc-border-for-hours-9.7359371
cbc.ca
Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident detained at border crossing, questioned about voting for hours | CBC News
Paige Adamson was on her way home from a birthday dinner in Tsawwassen, B.C., on Sept. 15 when she was stopped at the Point Roberts border crossing and questioned about voting for hours. Lawyers are r...
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SandyLee🍁 @leeram.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wake up people.
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Canada's laws are erasing First Nations! amnesty.ca/online-actio...
amnesty.ca
Canada’s Laws Are Erasing First Nations
Canada is still enforcing policies designed to assimilate First Nations, imposing a colonial framework under which the legislated extinction date for every First Nations band in Canada can be calculat...
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Jeffrey Coffman @jeffreycoffman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender.” Keith Ellison If you hear anyone saying they will boycott the vote, remind them of the consequences of not showing up … because the other side will show up, en masse!! @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social
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MaryArlene @maryarlene.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If a company finds that it won't be able to complete with others while following Canadian laws and regulations, they should look for another location. Not bully others into making things work for them! cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/lorneville-data-centre-request-province-9.7355537
cbc.ca
Data-centre partner asked province to ‘fix’ carbon tax | CBC News
The company planning to power a proposed data centre in the Lorneville area of Saint John pushed the New Brunswick government earlier this year to “fix” the industrial carbon taxes it would be paying.
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