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Simon Enoch

@simonenoch.bsky.social
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Senior Researcher - Saskatchewan - Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Interested in populism, propaganda and political economy. So stupendous, living in this tube.

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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 4h
“Incrementally raising the minimum wage by a few cents every year while non-negotiable expenses like rent rise unchecked will only leave working families further and further behind.” www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
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Minimum wage increases can’t keep pace with rising cost of living
For minimum-wage workers, a few extra cents an hour won’t close the growing affordability gap.
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 21h
On October 1, the minimum wage will go up in five provinces, but for low-wage workers, a few extra cents an hour won't close the growing affordability gap. #canlab @simonenoch.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca kirklandlakevoice.ca/in-the-news/...
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Minimum wage increases can’t keep pace with rising cost of living - Kirkland Lake Voice
For low-wage workers, a few extra cents an hour won’t close the growing affordability gap
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 23h
$1000 bucks it won’t be an SMR - 300 MW can barely run a third of a data centre these days. www.ckom.com/2026/09/29/s...
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Saskatchewan government to confirm nuclear reactor plan
At the Oil and Gas Show in Lloydminster, Premier Moe spoke with reporters and indicated an announcement on nuclear reactors for the northwest region. That announcement is scheduled for Tuesday afterno...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“Governments that are serious about addressing the crisis of affordability must confront the gap between what the current minimum wage delivers versus what families actually require.” saskvalleyvoice.ca/business/min...
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Minimum wage increases can’t keep pace with rising cost of living - Sask Valley Voice
For low-wage workers, a few extra cents an hour won’t close the growing affordability gap
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On October 1, 2026, the province will raise the minimum wage to $15.70 an hour. That falls far short of the latest living wage rate of $22.50 for Regina, and $21.50 for Saskatoon. 1/3 www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Trying to Keep Up: 2025 Living wage update for Regina and Saskatoon  | CCPA
Regina and Saskatoon’s living wage is considerably higher than the paltry legislated minimum wage in Saskatchewan
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Okay this does not inspire confidence. breachmedia.ca/at-canadas-l...
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At Canada’s largest AI summit, who’s buying the hype? ⋆ The Breach
Marcus Werner hit the floor—and the street outside—to speak with politicians, executives, and protesters
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“The very first thing you need to do is ensure transparency,” said Enoch. “If communities say, ‘Look, you know what, we looked at this, we don’t want it,’ they need to respect that.” www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
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Questions remain as Houston opens door for data centres in Nova Scotia
Researcher calls for clear regulations surrounding power, water, and community impacts as EverWind looks into a data centre at Point Tupper.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If we are following the Aussie model, they dropped their price cap after five years, with predictable results. Also if you impose price regulations you lower the sale value of the asset - why are we doing this again?
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Google “Morgan Stanley, Chicago and parking meter concession.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Morgan Stanley, CIBC Win Mandate for Sale of Canada Airport Concessions
The Canadian government has hired Morgan Stanley and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce to advise on selling the operating rights to the country’s four largest airports, according to people with knowl...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Hard not to think this isn’t a deal sweetener for asset recycling investors. “a big push from federally regulated industries to provide more stability and predictability in places like ports, railways and air travel. All have seen work stoppages in the last few years.” www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
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Feds could introduce new labour legislation as soon as next week: sources
A senior government source tells CTV News that plans are underway to introduce such legislation following a review of the Canadian Labour Code that began in April.
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 18/09/2026
ICYMI: "So we're talking about almost a third of the electricity that Saskatchewan consumes as an entire province for a single facility," said @simonenoch.bsky.social #skpoli @policyalternatives.ca www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Bell AI data centre expansion raises questions about power, water, local impact | CBC News
Bell Canada's plan to quadruple the power capacity of its proposed AI data centre near Regina is raising questions about how the project will affect the province's electricity system and resources.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Postal codes starting with S4V, S4N, S4S, S7L and S7M — will lose door-to-door delivery and transition to community mailboxes in 2027. www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
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Several Regina, Saskatoon neighbourhoods to transition to community mailboxes: Canada Post
Several Regina and Saskatoon neighbourhoods will transition from door-to-door delivery to a community mailbox system in 2027.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Which, you know, the premier actually stated, if we all remember. He said he’d take a mine over a data centre any day. And certainly from a jobs perspective, I would agree with the premier.” globalnews.ca/news/1206128...
globalnews.ca
10 Questions about Bell’s AI Data Centre Expansion Answered | Globalnews.ca
Through conversations with three experts, Bell Canada, and careful inspection of press releases, Global News seeks to bring you answers to the questions you may have.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I talk airport privatization and the potential consequences podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/d...
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Does Canada need private airports?
Podcast Episode · The Big Story · September 17 · 26m
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Ford showing his ignorance of how these long-term concession contracts work, the last thing private investors at Pearson would want is expanded competition from Billy Bishop - that’s why these contracts have non-compete clauses. Google “Chicago & Parking meters,” Doug. ca.yahoo.com/news/premier...
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Premier Doug Ford backs Carney's plan for private investors at airports
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is fully on board with the prime minister's plan to see private investors take over operations at Canada's four largest airports, including Toronto Pearson, he said...
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James McLeod @jamespmcleod.ca · 15/09/2026
Extremely timely stuff from @vassb.bsky.social in The Walrus. How much foreign ownership is too much? How do we court investment that grows our economy, without just selling off critical capacity? It's possible, but we need a smart strategy. thewalrus.ca/canada-forei...
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Canada Is Losing the Fight Against Foreign Ownership | The Walrus
We worried about Americans controlling our mines and factories. Now they dominate our digital economy
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"There are a variety of ways a for-profit buyer can take today’s non-profit airport structure and turn them into a cash cow for themselves—none of which are going to be good for travellers." www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Air travel in Canada is about to get more expensive | CCPA
The impacts of airport privatization on travellers and workers
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Another wrinkle, 900MW plant will demand a lot of natural gas, potentially driving up prices for residential customers (and what SKPower pays to run their plants), so no guarantee "bring-own-power" protects SK consumers from rate hikes
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A lot of questions re: announcement to quadruple the Bell AI Fabric data centre campus to 1.2 GW 1/7 www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
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Bell AI data centre project near Regina to quadruple in size
The size and scope of the Bell AI data centre near Regina have quadrupled, according to the Government of Saskatchewan.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In the end, privatizing Canada’s airports doesn’t solve any of the problems we face. Instead it risks making air travel even more expensive and less pleasant. And Canadians would be giving up democratic control over a critical public asset for generations. www.thespec.com/opinion/cont...
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Don’t fall for Ottawa’s airport privatization trap
Privatizing Canada’s airports could mean higher costs for travellers and less control over a critical public asset.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Another data centre?
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Find yourself a government that will go to the wall for you like the AB government does for the oil and gas industry. thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-d...
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Leaked doc suggests Alberta has sprawling plans to pave the way for AI data centres, more oil production
Rewriting laws, creating Crown corporations that could rival TC Energy, building new natural gas pipelines and increasing prices for consumers: what a leaked document says about Alberta’s AI data centre and oil push
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“There is not a single real problem in Canada’s airports that privatization solves. If anything, it will only exacerbate the complaints that Canadian travellers already voice.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Privatizing Canadian airports means less safety and higher costs | CCPA
The feds may announce an “asset recycling” scheme for Canadian airports at their investment summit in Toronto. It would make air travel in Canada worse.
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Quinn Slobodian @quinnslobodian.com · 03/09/2026
"Data centres do not constitute sovereign AI capability. Countries may host facilities but dispersion of hardware does not equal decentralisation of power." giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
How interesting that the feds data centre framework makes absolutely no mention of data sovereignty when they need U.S. tech firms to sign no. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Want to build a data centre in Canada? These are the federal government's new expectations | CBC News
The federal government announced a new framework outlining key expectations for responsible data centre development, as politicians and companies grapple with public pushback to the infrastructure und...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Saskatchewan is reviewing a list of 30 data centre applications — but it hasn't set a cap on how many it will approve.” leaderpost.com/business/sas...
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'Very bullish': Saskatchewan inundated with data centre proposals
Amazon Web Services Canada Inc. has lobbied Saskatchewan for a "contract with regards to Amazon Cloud-based solutions and related support services."
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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Holy crap. Danielle Smith issued an "Alberta Day" statement this morning... And then reissued it, removing the acknowledgement of First Nations peoples in Alberta. And included a shout out to oil and gas instead. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
“Other forms of antisemitism named in the document include “colonial narratives,” the claiming of indigeneity to “the Jewish homeland” by non-Jewish groups, and opposition to Zionism.” Group wants tighter rules on Sask. campus activism, criticism of Israel: theijf.org/brief/group-...
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Group wants tighter rules on Sask. campus activism, criticism of Israel
Student group concerned about further restrictions on Palestinian solidarity actions
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Katherine Scott @kjscott.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The federal government quickly announced a tariff support package but the measures on offer are half-hearted. In rightly rejecting this ruinous course, workers and communities deserve a fulsome response. New blog. #cdnpoli www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Standing up to Trump requires standing up for workers | CCPA
The government’s support package for workers and business will need to be scaled up if we are to successfully build a strong and independent future
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A few thoughts on SK's postcard-sized data centre framework. 1. Canadian ownership and residency does not guarantee data sovereignty. CDN companies are potentially vulnerable to US CLOUD act jurisdiction by servicing U.S. clients or relying on U.S. software.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Labour movement ideas that Moe and Smith could learn from: “An injury to one is an injury to all” and “Solidarity forever.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Alberta, Saskatchewan push back on calls for oil, potash export levies in retaliation for U.S. tariffs
Danielle Smith and Scott Moe back Ottawa’s broader response while opposing measures that could put their provinces’ key industries at risk
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Quibbling over liquor that no one is buying is a distraction from a real discussion over whether we as a province will use our resources in defence of the rest of Canada. leaderpost.com/news/saskatc...
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Premier Moe talks tariffs, trade war and Saskatchewan's position on Canada-U.S. hostility
Moe said American liquor will continue to be available for purchase in Saskatchewan, but a 50 per cent tariff will be applied to all products.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
“EPCOR noted that under the proposed rules and regulations, data centre proliferation will result in “higher prices for Alberta consumers, contrary to Government of Alberta messaging.” Footing the Bill www.pembina.org//pub/footing...
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Footing the Bill | Pembina Institute
New analysis from the Pembina Institute estimates that between 2027 and 2031 an average Albertan household is at risk of paying an additional $267 to $462 per year for electricity once the new Meta da...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“The bully, once he’s got your lunch money, isn’t going to stop coming back for more.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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After the failed trade deal with the U.S., what comes next? | CCPA
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David Coletto @davidcoletto.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
NEW POLL: Canadians are deeply worried about public health care. 91% are concerned about its future. 63% say health care in their province is in crisis. But 85% still say universal care based on need, not income, is a core Canadian value. abacusdata.ca/canadians-w...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“Vance added there's "this guy Pierre Poilievre or something" who is the leader of the Conservatives in Canada, adding he is a "non-entity" in negotiations.” ca.yahoo.com/finance/news...
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Vance weighs in on Jivani trade advocacy and how Carney tried to 'out-tough' Trump
WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to "out-tough" President Donald Trum...
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
www.desmog.com/2026/08/17/c...
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Canadian Columnist Boosting Data Centres Has Ties to AI Industry
Toronto Sun opinion writer Jay Goldberg works for a group that backs Trump’s AI strategy and has received funding from a Big Tech lobbying firm.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
$10 per day child care saves families in Regina $823 per month for infant care, for Saskatoon families, it's $1,002. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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The $10-a-day divide: Child care fees in Canada in 2026 | CCPA
After five years of Canada's federal child care program parents are paying less. But most families still pay more than $10 a day
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This has gone under the radar, but Canada's Ad Standards has ruled against the SK govt's "Sustainable Saskatchewan" ads, finding the govt "did not meet its obligation to provide competent and reliable evidence to support its claim." adstandards.ca/complaints/c...
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282 – Ad Standards
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
“At the moment, governments have failed to demonstrate that they can responsibly manage the electricity, water and economic impacts of data centres, let alone the larger questions about what that data centre makes possible.” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Ontario’s new AI data centre playbook is flawed. We can fix it. | CCPA
The playbook frames AI data centres in economic terms, without proper safeguards for the public and the environment.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
“When city- and life-altering information is withheld from the public—or deliberately never pursued through formal impact assessments—citizens take action.”
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Oil and gas executives have been enthusiastic about the extra fuel that AI has allowed them to find, and celebrated its emerging impact as “the next fracking boom”.
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Subscribe to Radio Free America (link in bio) @kleinman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
We fed an AI bot the entire works of Milton Friedman, it told us to strip the economy for parts then killed itself.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 09/08/2026
“In its first public test Friday at the Def Con cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, Swearingen successfully demonstrated the pattern printed on a vehicle, proving that these patterns can be effective at defeating surveillance detection in the real world.”
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This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you
A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski says if bylaw amendments are proposed by city staff, council will “take a fulsome look and review the information accordingly and thoroughly.” leaderpost.com/news/regina-...
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City of Regina set to follow Saskatoon by drafting AI data centre policy
The City of Regina says it is currently in the process of creating a policy to regulate the development of AI data centres inside city limits.
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Data centre industry not sending their best….
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Get them on the record before the next data centre comes to your town
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Simon Enoch @simonenoch.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
He better bring us back a treat. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Sask. Premier Moe went to D.C. for a funeral. He talked trade, too | CBC News
The Saskatchewan NDP has called for Moe to pay back any taxpayer funds used on the trip. The provincial government says Moe was travelling as premier and conducted official Saskatchewan business.
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