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Mind forest dweller. Illustrator. Surface Pattern Designer. Loves all seasons, but winter sports have my heart. I want my illustrations to be in your forever book.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 09/10/2026
Emissions from the site of a recently approved LNG expansion in Metro Vancouver are projected to exceed Canadian ambient air quality standards for nitrogen dioxide, a harmful pollutant, according to company reports. thetyee.ca/News/2026/10...
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A Delta LNG Project Is Expected to Push Emissions Past Standards | The Tyee
As Fortis expands its facility along the Fraser, pollution is expected to worsen in neighbouring communities.
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ctcnews.bsky.social @ctcnews.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📰 A province-wide Amber Alert is active for seven-year-old Aspen Wilson, who police say was taken from a Valleyview home by her stepfather Alexander Stone. Investigators believe the pair may be travelling in a grey 2004 Chevrolet Venture van toward Slave Lake or Red… 📡 Read full story here 👇
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Amber Alert issued for Aspen Wilson in Alberta
A province-wide Amber Alert is active for seven-year-old Aspen Wilson, who police say was taken from a Valleyview home by her stepfather Alexander Stone. Investigators believe the pair may be travelling in a grey 2004 Chevrolet Venture van toward Slave Lake or Red Deer.
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Floodlight @floodlightnews.org · 05/10/2026
“Polluting less than a farm.” That's how DataOne's CEO described his Vineland data center in January. Our analysis: its generators likely emitted enough smog-forming pollution to rank among New Jersey's top five polluters.
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REVEALED: NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened
Newly obtained public records shed light on emissions caused by DataOne’s unpermitted generator fleet
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 01/10/2026
”...provinces [that] have been aggressively promoting for-profit delivery of surgeries and diagnostic imaging are also (seeing) lengthening wait times and...struggling with getting patients into services quickly.” @alonghurst.bsky.social #onpoli www.insidehalton.com/news/ontario...
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Ontario spent $280M on private health clinics but wait times got worse says new study
Ontario MRI, cancer surgery, and cataract wait times all rose from 2017–2025, despite $280M spent licensing private health clinics, a new Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study found.
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André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model. In a letter to Carney, they assert the private-public model violates tge Canada Health Act, by @alannasmith.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Former deans of medicine call on Ottawa to intervene in Alberta’s dual-practice health care model
In a letter to Carney, deans from the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta assert public-private model violates the Canada Health Act
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Alberta Wilderness Association @albertawilderness.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
14 bears have been killed by government-endorsed hunters in Alberta. 🐻 We have no idea why. In July 2024, Alberta’s Wildlife Management Responder Network was announced and promoted as a way to “protect Albertans’ lives and livelihoods.” →
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Kristin Meekes @kmeekes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Clean indoor air would help reduce the spread of flu, covid, RSV, TB, measles…and on and on Clean air, vaccines, and normalizing masking are the way forward ✅
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Raywat Deonandan 🍁🇨🇦 @deonandan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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WIRED @wired.com · 18/09/2026
Earlier this week, we reported on hackers who ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway and made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, revealing in new detail exactly how Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people. www.wired.com/story/hacker...
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Hackers Got Inside a Flock Camera. Its Data Shows How the System Really Works
A hacker collective pulled down a Flock camera and dumped its data. The files included thousands of videos and logs showing that the device captured 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles in 21 days.
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🇨🇦Ian - #RLessThanOne @simpson-ian.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Viral persistence. " "It was only when we started to see it in our own program that I began to realize that the truth might be more complicated than what the textbook said," he recalled. "When you're looking at that slide in front of you, it's quite remarkable." "
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James Andrew Smith @drsmith.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If it’s happening with lawyers, it’s happening with other professionals, like doctors, nurses & engineers. Professional regulatory bodies need to step in — more than they have already. But I fear the people running the regulators are just as mesmerized by the text extruders as the members are.
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Slobodian Designs @slobodiandesigns.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I'm excited to share that I will have a piece on display in Rhizoma Lab's OUT-OF-MAP Feminist Narratives of Public Space in Barcelona this fall. If you are in or around the area, this is the poster for the opening event on Oct. 8, 2026. It looks to be an amazing event!
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My rallying cry. We must reject these nine noxious questions, which are cynically designed to incite discrimination and foment distrust in our courts, our county, and our fellow Canadians. Say no to the nine. And please read snd share. #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Canada #Alberta #notothenine
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Alberta's Referendum Questions - The Noxious Nine - Alberta Views
Nine disingenuous, malicious referendum questions, push-polls, designed to incite social division and undermine confidence in the country.
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Andrew Longhurst 🇨🇦 🍉 @alonghurst.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The premier is asking for "latitude" from Ottawa with their US-style model But at the same time, Smith insists two-tier scheme is compliant with the Canada Health Act So, which is it? (They know they're breaking the law and killing medicare) edmontonjournal.com/news/local-n... #cdnpoli
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith asks Ottawa for 'latitude' as dual practice health care model takes effect
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has asked the federal government for "latitude" when it comes to the dual practice health care model.
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Why should Alberta stay in Canada? The reasons aren’t just economic or legal. I hope you will read and share my robust rebuttal to those trying to break up our country. And I hope you’ll respond. #cdnpoli #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #Canada #SenateofCanada
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The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
Let’s not quit Canada. Let’s make it better for everyone—including Albertans
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Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦 @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I have NO regrets about leaving Musk’s site. But I wish I could extend my reach here, with Alberta’s referendum hard upon us. Don’t be shy. Please follow. Please recommend me to your friends. I post about Canadian politics, Alberta, Edmonton, and an absurd array of other topics! #cdnpoli
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Slobodian Designs @slobodiandesigns.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What does a creative do, when A I scrapes all of their work just because, and when M e TA etc are out to destroy lives? I haven't really posted any new work, & know that my website is likely constantly being scraped. Without posting, how do I get work? Creatives: what do we do? How do we resist?
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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 27/08/2026
Like I said: SOMETHING will change. But yeah, no, the situation of Meta getting to pay ~1% of their yearly revenue and then getting to set the terms and paradigm for every other social media company that follows after them is Pretty Fucking Bad. I say again: Paradigmatic Capture.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
🔥 😂 Hovey Benjamin 🎵I need a data center in my neighborhood I need a data center in my town I don’t need electricity My bill going up isn’t scary to me No, my biggest fear is losing ChatGPT🎵
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ASRA @asranetwork.org · 12/08/2026
Young people in Australia challenged a proposed coal mine by arguing its cascading, interconnected risks to climate and human rights should be taken into account alongside economic benefit – and they won. 1/2 🧵
Traditional risk vs ASRA's view of risk: It's time to consider everything, everywhere, all at once.

One tree stands on its own. There is a gap and then a forest with the concept 'Everything, everywhere, all at once.'
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🔬🔭🧭👨‍💻🏞️👾🤖🌡️ @dcrinyyc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Went back and read the political discourse on climate change in Canada from 10 years ago. Nothing has changed. Same nonsense. The difference now is homes are burning to the ground every year, no more urgency than 10 years ago.
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Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 13/08/2026
TORONTO – New data highlights how dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes can be for children in Canada.
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10 kids died last year from e-scooter and e-bike injuries, data shows
TORONTO – New data highlights how dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes can be for children in Canada.
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Actually, it shows Trump, yet again, that bullying us with illegal tariffs gets him whatever he wants.
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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Testing is underway on vaccines to prevent colon cancer. www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept brewing colon cancer before it takes root
Dr. Stacy Norton was only 7 years old when her mother died of colon cancer, one of several family members struck by aggressive tumors at unusually young ages. Decades later, Norton rolled up her sleev...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Dozens of gas-burning power plants are being built across the country, solely to power data centers. These plants could emit as much planet-warming pollution as half of all passenger vehicles in the entire country in a single YEAR. We need a data center moratorium — now.
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EmilyTav @emilytav.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Correct. This also happens in the arena of “kids safety” online… Everyone is super focused on the names of platforms and products… instead of on the features and functions of the algorithms/systems that power them. Products can change names, companies can collapse… but features can be recreated.
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A new study shows that among people hospitalized with COVID19, other viruses such as EBV, HSV1, and CMV may be reactivated. This effect isn’t limited to those who are immunocompromised, either. So if you’re wondering why I’m still masking indoors in public, have a read.
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COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you
Reactivation of typically harmless anelloviruses, in particular, seems to be linked with developing long COVID, study finds.
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Margarete Rosalind Weidenhammer @margareterosali.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#Russia will destroy water supply in #Ukraine — #Shmyhal. "Russia's goal now is to destroy our water supply. Last winter, they attacked electricity and heating, but you can still survive if during outages there is gas and water. It is difficult to live more than three days without water and 1-2
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Russia will destroy water supply in Ukraine — Shmyhal. "Russia's goal now is to destroy our water supply. Last winter, they attacked electricity and heating, but you can still survive if during outag...
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Carmen Celestini @philofwrite.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Rachel is an important source of information about the far-right and extremists in Canada. If you can, please support her work.
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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
I don't have any patience for the "but we're poor" argument for bands using AI for posters and publicity. Try to think back to roughly 3 years ago when you somehow coped without it.
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Dan Johnson @danonthelam.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
#ableg #abpoli #corruptUCP #christofascism
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 19/06/2026
we must poison ourselves — for the economy!
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Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides | CBC News
The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed u...
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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A new bill set to be introduced by the Carney government removes a provision in a previous bill that would have recognized that First Nations have a human right to clean drinking water www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
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New First Nations water bill drops mention of 'right' to clean water access
A new First Nations clean water bill set to be introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government removes a provision in a previous bill that would have recognized First Nations have a human right ...
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irenabuzarewicz.bsky.social @irenabuzarewicz.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
by Dave Coverly
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Doug Aoki 青木定夫 @nantanreikan.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Alberta's healthcare system is falling apart under Danielle Smith. "It's just pure chaos,” said Dr. Paul Parks. "This is truly a massive blow for clinical sanity in our system right now. We are really struggling. The frontlines are really struggling." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta health system 'rudderless,' doctor says, as latest AHS leader departs | CBC News
Another key health leader in Alberta is out, more than two years after the provincial government launched its health system overhaul, sparking fresh frustrations and worries among frontline staff.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 06/06/2026
Remember the current NIH director going on about protecting researchers from government censorship? Today his people called the police in to forcibly remove my colleagues from their own society meeting for sharing an editorial published in their flagship journal that was critical of him. Gift link
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Police Remove Diabetes Experts From Conference for Distributing Critique of Trump Administration
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
This is the editorial that the physicians were sharing at the American Diabetes Association conference To appease the MAGA/MAHA Administration, the ADA called the cops to get the physicians removed These physicians are heroic If you can’t speak out & condemn authoritarianism NOW, then when?
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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 01/06/2026
This is Bodie. His presence indicates the beginning of Pride Month. May his whimsy and steadfastness bring joy and confidence to all. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)
a golden retriever puppy on a bright pink rope leash prances through some tall grass. he’s wearing a brightly patterned bandana around his neck and is carrying a miniature six-stripe pride flag in his mouth. his front right paw is raised mid-stride, like he’s ready to hop into a pride parade at any second.
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🔬🔭🧭👨‍💻🏞️👾🤖🌡️ @dcrinyyc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
You know I don't think people in countries like Canada that haven't gone full bore into renewable energy understand just how large of a strategic error that is. Renewable energy is cheaper, but it's also .... renewable. That means reliable. No panic every time some oil baron or felon decides to
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Angela Welz @heartforward.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Alberta's only expert witness against consumption sites was an American economist in Italy. Can an American economist in Italy save the government's case against consumption sites? Ummm .. no. No Way.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 25/05/2026
“Premier Danielle Smith’s latest move — a referendum on whether to have another referendum — amounts to less of a detour than a reduced speed zone. It certainly doesn’t stop or change the direction of traffic.” @jaredwesley.ca writes. #abpoli #canpoli
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This Is Danielle Smith’s Referendum | The Tyee
Despite her claims, the premier has pushed forward a vote on separation. The outcome turns on key questions.
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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 20/05/2026
Canada’s former environment minister says a new proposal by the federal government to allow major projects to proceed even if they result in wildlife extinctions is “morally wrong.” #canpoli
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Even Harper ‘Did Not Put Extinction on the Table’ | The Tyee
Carney’s proposal to allow major projects that threaten species at risk is ‘morally wrong,’ former environment minister says.
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Slobodian Designs @slobodiandesigns.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Devistated to learn of the tragic passing of Chris Derksen, whose music was absolute gorgeous genius. Condolences to their loved ones.
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Apple argues Liberals' lawful access bill could put users’ personal data at risk | CBC News
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is facing mounting calls — including from the maker of the iPhone — to amend his lawful access bill amid concerns it will weaken digital encryption and intro...
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 14/05/2026
There's been lots of polling about the *possibility* of a referendum question on Alberta separation. But how do Albertans' feel about the nine OTHER questions that are guranteed to be on the ballot? The ones about immigration and the Canadian constitution? Not great, it turns out. 🧵
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We asked 1,484 Albertans one open-ended question. Their answers surprised me. — Robson Fletcher: Data & Storytelling Strategist
We wanted to find out how Albetans feel about the whole referendum process — in their own words. They did not hold back.
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Kikki Planet @kikkiplanet.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
"This is a big deal. The government cannot have a separatist referendum this fall, period. They cannot do it without defying the law, without defying the courts, and without knowingly doing something that is illegal." - Naheed Nenshi, leader of Alberta’s official opposition. #ableg #cdnpoli
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Colin Furness MISt PhD MPH @furnesscolin.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Six years ago we made confident assumptions about disease transmission that were wrong. Any anointed expert who now *confidently* tells you about the risk is part of that problem. Human transmission of this virus hasn't been studied AT ALL. Best to be optimistic, humble, and cautious, IMO. 7/7
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Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Do you have questions about: -this week’s forecast -COVID -vaccines -masks -risks of specific activities We can help! You can join one of our free evening Zoom sessions by signing up at the link here: covid19resources.ca/discussions
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COVID-19 Conversations
COVID Discussions is a virtual kitchen table discussion series, where YOU, the public and experts come together to chat about everything COVID-19 related.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
You know… despite following Hantavirus outbreaks regularly for work, I would not say I’m a hantavirus expert. Problem is, I would say I’m able to read a scientific paper… and I get awfully concerned when the newspapers and the science papers don’t match up…
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