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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Edmontonian Cory Woods has been in Ukraine since 2022. He started doing humanitarian aid, then became a drone interceptor pilot. After all he's seen, he says it's heartbreaking to hear about the separation debate in his home province.” (Video: @CBCEdmonton/TikTok)
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I started this boycott about 3 - 4 years ago, I only buy from local Canadian cafe’s and from Canadian fast food, A&W, Mary Brown’s, Swiss Chalet, the quality is way better and many of our local Cafe’s are incredible! My fav cafe is Le Marché Parisien, Bedford NS
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Andrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
No, and it’s a very significant change! www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Alberta’s U.S.-style health care reforms will increase costs for businesses | CCPA
The benefits of single-payer medicare are undeniable. Alberta’s reforms upend the economic benefits of public health insurance
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Jack Hill @jackhill.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Cost for referendum $134 Million (Elections Alberta) Support remaining in Canada 70% (Janet Brown) 22% binding referendum on independence.(Janet Brown) $26.50 for every Albertan (Alberta Fact Check) Instead $134M could buy 430 teachers positions for three years.(Alberta.ca) #ableg #yyc #abed
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Government of Alberta
Find Alberta government services and information.
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The Bog Witch 🇨🇦 @wickedwitchofpnw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
These dangerous masked white supremesist assholes are ON the TK'emlúps rez, not in a public part of town. They are harassing indigenous folks on their own land. #bcpoli #cdnpoli #indigenous #fnmi #rez #hate #whitesupremesists #Tk'emlúps #kamloops
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020 — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 25/09/2026
Thinking of visiting the US? Consider it carefully, as they’re going to seize your phone and look at everything you have on it.
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Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · 25/09/2026
Feedback from healthcare providers in response to the AI pilot program has been scathing, with one calling it “a disgrace to the human race” and reporting that they saw patients crying in pain as they waited for care.
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Trump admin using AI to deny medical care for seniors in disastrous experiment
Vendors rolling out AI have an "incentive to deny as many claims as possible."
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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Should be reposted every month....
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
When a court instructs Epstein files be released, and they are not, and when a court instructs media be allowed into White House, but they are not, then your courts are irrelevant. You have no law, not for those in power. When a court says "Accept this vote" and it is not, what are you gonna do?
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
some pilots are part of the furry community
An illustration of the Ralph Lauren Polo bear dressed up as a pilot and standing in front of a red airplane. The text says "Polo Aviator by Ralph Lauren."
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Journalist Mehdi Hasan took to X to criticize President Donald Trump’s UN General Assembly speech, in which Trump asked whether he should annihilate Iran or negotiate a deal with the country. ~ McGill Media
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Everything the pro-Trump billionaire Ellison family will now own: Paramount+ CBS CNN Showtime HBO Warner Bros TNT TBS MTV DC Studios Nickelodeon Comedy Central And more... With this comes the power to decide which stories get told, but more importantly, which stories DON'T get told. Shameful.
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ConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌲 Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Anyone! Who values your free health care (up to now) needs to sign. Smith and Ford want to bring in the 2 tiered US style privatized version. We, the undersigned, People of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to Vigorously enforce the Canada Health Act www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
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Sign this Petition - Petitions
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Kathleen Westergaard 🇨🇦 MSW, RSW @kathleenwester.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🇨🇦 #Albertans have been saying some pretty nasty things about #Canada and #Canadians for years now. At the same time as #Canadian tax payers have been paying for #Pipelines which fill #Billionaire bank accounts while destroying our 🌎. If #Alberta votes to join #Trump, #Alberta will suffer. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
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nankand.bsky.social @nankand.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Very important to read this and to contact your states AG find out whats up.
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Casey Whitaker @alphacentauri53.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work,” Beattie once wrote on X. “Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men.” An amazing article by @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu💙⭐️
Alberta is in the middle of Canada. If the province were to detach itself, eastern Canada could be physically cut off from western Canada, the country would lose a substantial portion of its oil and natural-gas production, and the provinces important contributions to the national budget would vanish.
Canada might cease to be a viable country, especially if other provinces started to question the union. That may be the point: In 1990, Pat Buchanan, the intellectual grandfather of the MAGA movement, declared that if Quebec ever broke off from Canada, America should "pick up the pieces." This now seems to be, if not the publicly stated U.S. policy toward Canada, then at least the predator clan's policy: pressure the economy, break up the federation, pick up the pieces. And no, it is not a joke.
THE IDEA THAT a dedicated group of Americans has a plan to dismantle Canada, or that businessmen with opaque links to the U.S. government might want to create political conditions for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, may surprise Americans. It shouldn't. Every single tactic used against Brazil, Canada, or Denmark has also been deployed elsewhere—not to support democracy, not to build American prosperity, but to spread the illiberal revolution and make money for the predators who support it. Here is a partial list.
The Atlantic
September 20, 2026
Anne Applebaum
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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LittleGravitas, →EU immigrant, UK→ emigrant, anti-Brexit @catanonim.me · 20/09/2026
Think it through. The answer is in plain sight today.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro: All caught by the CBC mislabelling American food as Canadian. #cdnpoli www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBaa...
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Sobeys, Loblaws, Metro: All caught by the CBC mislabelling American food as Canadian
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
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NMBurrito @taberwest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial www.statnews.com/2026/08/19/m... via @statnews.com This is huge news. It means that other vaccines can be synthesized quickly based on the same tech.
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Moderna and Merck say mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in late-stage melanoma trial
A personalized mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in a late-stage melanoma study, results that could herald a new, powerful approach in oncology.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I was trying to figure out why Trump banned Politico from the White House along with CNN and MSNOW. Now I get it. This fascist regime can't have media outlets in the building that reveal to voters how Trump and Hegseth gifted our military technology to the Chinese.
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Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong
The incident raises the possibility that top secret weapons technology may have been exposed to a foreign adversary — including China.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Boykin: The Republicans control the entire government. They control the white house. They control the house. They control the senate. They control six of the nine seats on the supreme court. If you're not happy with the way the country is running America, blame the Republicans.
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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BC is getting very close to re-claiming its crown as "nuttiest political province" in Canada. I look forward to Alberta's inevitable response. #cdnpoli cheknews.ca/bc-conservat...
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B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs
B.C.’s Opposition Conservative party hired a private investigator to target its critics, including current and former MLAs, as well as CHEK News’ political correspondent.
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Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net · 17/09/2026
Nice campaign by the Norwegian Consumer Council about the declining lifespan of products. Enjoy!
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Lavonne @loveon9.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
"The way Robert Kraft collaborated with other NFL owners to get Macklemore kicked off of Ed Sheeran's tour speaks to why Colin Kaepernick was never given another shot after taking a knee for racial justice. Many teams could have brought him in when needed. Instead..." substack.com/@extremeartu...
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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is the same crew that are telling Canadians to come across the border and spend our money in their state. File under fuck right off and keep going. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Republican senator warns Carney: Closer ties to EU hurts chance of trade deal with U.S. | CBC News
A long-serving Republican senator from a border state is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against strengthening Canada's economic and political ties to the European Union.
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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · 16/09/2026
Here is the reality. We have the votes to impeach Pete Hegseth tomorrow. Mike Johnson knows it, we know it. So he’s sending us all home to avoid the vote. www.cnn.com/2026/09/16/p...
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House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote | CNN Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote o...
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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
1/8 🇨🇦 INDEPENDENT ALBERTA DEBT TO BALLOON PAST $442 BILLION 🇨🇦 Leaving Canada could cost $170B over five years, warns a new U of C report. Provincial debt would balloon past $442B, sparking deep economic upheaval. Source: CBC News #EnergySky #CdnPoli #AbLeg #AbPoli #ABgov #Wexit
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Robots No way on the farm This menace is real from China , company is unitree robotics $2700 wait for the ending !!
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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Indeed, We The People Should Be Getting The Same Healthcare And Paid Leave As McTurtle.......🐢
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our health care system in America is disgusting. A clear indication that our government doesn't give a fuck if we live or die.
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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
@goodtroublesquad.bsky.social has TWO boycotts happening now: Home Depot and Amazon. Please spread the word—and keep your eyes open for our next boycott, beginning September 21! Your wallet is your vote. Use it wisely. goodtroublesquadron.com #GoodTroubleSquadron #Boycott
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
1934
Adolph Hitler, out of prison, took advantage of the groans. He told people that he would make Germany "great" again. He blamed Jews, socialists, communists and others for the troubles of the land. His blazing speeches gained followers for his "cause."
--The Hamilton Spectator, 4 Jan 1934
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Linda Fontaine @lindaf22.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
substack.com/@fortbison/n...
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Fort Bison Review (@fortbison)
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Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 @todmaffin.com · 09/09/2026
Hey Canadian Press... I fixed your headline for you.
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul critiqued Trump's foreign policy, stating that confronting democratic Canada while Ukraine battles Russia is illogical. 🌍⚖️🇺🇸🇨🇦
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Full Article: www.ft.com/content/bd13...
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Rerun or sequel? Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on end times fascism
How nationalists, religious fundamentalists and tech titans turned their backs on a shared future
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
It would be nice if someone could explain this community note to him. Having a president with a basic understanding of how trade works doesn’t seem like a ton to ask. Meanwhile our farmers are getting crushed.
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DevinCow @devincow.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Bond market up. Interest rates up. Deficit up. What could go wrong?
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Young voters are poised to join an anti-Trump wave in November. Per American Univ polling, 71 percent of young respondents said they're not proud of where US is today Adam Mockler says a new voting bloc is, in fact, galvanized
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By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 04/09/2026
Amazon's own balance sheet presents the most compelling evidence that we are stuck in the Enshittocene, the era in which everything is turning into a pile of shit, because the worst ideas of the worst people now make the most money. 1/
Hieronymus Bosch's 'The Conjuror,' a painting depicting a medieval con artist playing a shell game for an audience of astonished peasant rubes. The image has been altered: the conman now has Jeff Bezos's grinning head, and the mouths of all the peasants have been replaced with inverted Amazon 'Smile' logos, so they are now frowning.

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Steve Jurvestson (modified)
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jeff_Bezos%27_iconic_laugh_crop.jpg

CC BY 2.0
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en
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By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 04/09/2026
The first item on a typical Amazon search results page is 29% more expensive than the best match for your search. The top row is 25% more expensive. The best result is usually on the second screen, somewhere around the 17th position: pluralistic.net/2023/11/03/s... 34/
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Pluralistic: Big Tech’s “attention rents” (03 Nov 2023) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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ConnieL 🟥🍁🟥🐝🌲 Living with COPD @connieskp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Under Bill 11, Canadians continue to pay for the public system through their taxes, but are then pressured to pay again out-of-pocket to get timely care. Violates Cdn law. It allows large American corporations to take over hospitals and clinics to generate profit. www.healthcoalition.ca/no-two-tier/
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No Two-Tier U.S.-Style Health Care – Canadian Health Coalition
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Drunkweather @drunkweather.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dam, even Calgary is noticing 🤠 #ABleg
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Ritz 🍁 @ritzmotu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Stay informed ABs. In addition to new deadline, the declaration included in the special ballot pkg is outdated & NOT required under the current rules. #abpoli #ableg 🚨 BREAKING: Elections Alberta Moves Up Special Ballot Deadline votetostay.substack.com/p/breaking-e...
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🚨 BREAKING: Elections Alberta Moves Up Special Ballot Deadline
Elections Alberta also clarifies outdated wording on special ballot declarations
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Edmonton Raging Grannies 🇨🇦🍁 @yegraginggrannies.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR MAIL-IN BALLOT REQUESTS TODAY, FROM ELECTIONS ALBERTA Note date change in EA release below. #ableg #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #Referendum www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me...
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Voters Reminded of Changes to the Voting Experience as Referendum Special Ballot Mailing Begins - Elections Alberta
EDMONTON, AB – Today, Elections Alberta staff began mailing out referendum special ballot packages and Elections Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer Gordon McClure is taking the opportunity to remind vo...
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
UCP - It’s not about skipping the public queue and creating access for those who can afford it! “Wildflower” - Skip the public queue and pay privately without referral! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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