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Stephen Mag

@stephenmag.bsky.social
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Resident of Treaty 7, Alberta reporter for @pressprogress.ca

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 29/09/2026
Key Parts of Canada’s Drug Laws Found Unconstitutional as Judge throws out Charges Against Founders of Vancouver ‘Compassion Club’ DULF co-founders won’t go to jail as Supreme Court judge rules CSDA violates members’ “right to life and security” pressprogress.ca/key-parts-of...
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Key Parts of Canada’s Drug Laws Found Unconstitutional as Judge throws out Charges Against Founders of Vancouver ‘Compassion Club’
Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) co-founders won’t go to jail as Supreme Court judge rules CSDA violates members’ “right to life and security”
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 19h
PRIMETIME delivers pretty much what it promises with a surprising amount of laugh moments for that kind of topic. A few standout scenes. 3/4 stars
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Why is everyone throwing down takes on the Tragically Hip today
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Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Very happy to be back at @pressprogress.ca starting this week, now in the role of Associate Editor! I'll be covering the health beat while my colleague is on maternity leave, so please send story tips and let me know what's not being covered enough in health.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Heavy Metal movie didn’t quite do his stuff justice IMO. It sort of reduced the satire to a “getting high lol” joke
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Calgary zoo heavily featured lots and lots of Hyraxes decades before they became a popular meme. It’s like they were on the cutting edge of realizing how funny those weird pointless little things are.
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Sean Rose the World’s Strongest @jabronisean.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
dude didnt factor in his band's opinion before making a decision on this. good to know that Ed Sheeran is not only spineless, he's also dumb as fuck
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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This by-election in Calgary’s deep suburbs, in a seat UCP won last time by 14%, had potential to become either a clear warning about Danielle Smith and referendum politics in urban Alberta, or about the NDP leadership of Naheed Nenshi. And well whaddya know. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Alberta NDP win in Calgary-Shaw byelection | CBC News
Unofficial results from Elections Alberta show NDP candidate Kyle Campbell has won Calgary-Shaw by a margin of 582 votes over the UCP's Mike Derry.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The man that twisted Ed Sheerans arm to cancel Macklemore is the same football team owner that was busted at a human trafficking massage parlour in Florida, and believed the sex worker was in love with him www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged on two counts of first-degree solicitation
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been charged with two counts of first-degree solicitation of a prostitute, with a scheduled court date of April 24.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I stumbled across this entirely new type of normie dad type of guy online and for some reason it’s fascinating me.
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Gord Jorkins @nothinkyjustvibey.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
One of Alberta’s finest oafs.
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Davide Mastracci @davide.readthemaple.com · 11/09/2026
I dug through Canadian media archives to pull out a sample of the bloodthirsty commentary that dominated pages post-9/11, including from: Christie Blatchford, Rosie DiManno, Margaret Wente, Mark Steyn, Andrew Coyne, Marcus Gee, Rex Murphy and Paul Wells. www.readthemaple.com/remembering-...
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Remembering Canadian Media’s Post-9/11 Bloodlust
The media was responsible for helping create an environment where people begged for war, racist laws and attacks on civil liberties.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Nearly finished a run of Baldur's Gate 3 again. End game fatigue sets in hard. If they'd switched the second and third acts it would have been better.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
👀 "Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau spoke after French modelling scout Daniel Siad, who is accused of helping Epstein to traffic women, was found dead in his home in July before he could be questioned." www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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France's Epstein probe identifies 'potential recruiters'
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed said that new leads had been identified as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking.
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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 02/09/2026
Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford recently distanced himself from a supporter for sharing Islamophobic sentiments, saying he did not "want or need the support of those who promote division and prejudice" So what about the event last Oct attended by people who have shared Islamophobic beliefs?
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I love how the former Premier of my province is going all in on patriotism, and then is just posting things basically like “now that I have your attention, let’s talk about a great world hero: Ronald Reagan.” So tone deaf, but on brand for him.
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The Progress Report @theprogressreport.ca · 28/08/2026
In a remarkable omission, this article on young people involved in Alberta separatism shouts out the podcast of two young women interviewed—but fails to mention what sort of programming they produce! www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A screencap of a CBC article, accessed online on August 28 2026 at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-quebec-separation-youth-vote-9.7317726. "Where do young people stand in Alberta's separation debate?" The headline image features two far-right social media influencers, MayCee and Madison Holmes.A screencap of a YouTube title card, taken August 28 2026. Madison and MayCee Holmes are hosting a collaborative episode with two fascist conspiracy theory channels, 'Canadian Patriot Press' and 'SuperSpreaders.' It is titled "Black Sun (Esoteric Fascism)"
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A local pub just posted an AI ad so genuinely horrifying it’s already putting me off grabbing lunch somewhere.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
For some reason I’m remembering those really dangerous school playgrounds we had in elementary school where it was just a bunch of logs with monkey bars and tire swings suspended by rusty chains. One time I span a friend around on the tire so fast that the centrifugal force made his eyes bleed.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Someone I know saw this in the wild today
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jim storrie @jimstr.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
my comrade journalists i am BEGGING you to please fucking take two seconds to google the people you interviewed before you submit your draft
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Sometimes much loved celebrities reach their 80’s and pass away. Why does this keep happening??
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AllSolos 🎵 @allsolos.com · 19/08/2026
Happy birthday to saxophonist Bill Clinton who turns 80 on Aug 19 🎂 He played tenor saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show and at the Reduta Jazz Club in Prague. #jazzsky #jazzsoloist #jazzmusician #happybirthday www.allsolos.com/soloist/213/bill-c…
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Bill Clinton | AllSolos
Solos played by musician Bill Clinton on Tenor Sax
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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 19/08/2026
From r/Alberta, some peak AI poster content to start your day
A horrible AI slop poster promoting "the birthing of a nation through prayer" featuring a pregnant white woman in front of an eagle and a flag
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Rumneek Johal @rumneeek.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Shoutout to everyone's favourite infamous podcaster who said "someone's going to have to be editor" a day after I replied to his email (WITH my email signature which says I'm the editor)
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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 30/07/2026
Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role pressprogress.ca/introducing-...
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Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor
Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 31/07/2026
Received this bizarre email out of the blue yesterday from National Post columnist Adam Zivo gloating over my former colleague's layoff notice I'd like to thank Postmedia for looking into it and issuing this statement clarifying Zivo is expected to uphold professional standards for employee conduct
Congratulations Excellent work PressProgress has been put in a pretty dire financial situation because of a major lawsuit, so while this wasn't exactly a total surprise for me, I didn't think it would come to this so soon. 4:10 PM • Jul 27, 2026 Adam Zivo | B.A. M.P.P. Columnist - National Post Founder and Director - LoveisLoveisLove Campaign www.adamzivo.com | www.loveisloveislove.org (+1) 647 703

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Adam Zivo Jul 29 to me v Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social • 7h This is my last working week as the labour reporter at PressProgress. I received notice a little over a week ago that the labour reporter position is being terminated and I'm being laid off. J 26 Emma Arkell @emmaarkell.bsky.social5:11PM

k Hello Luke Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Postmedia maintains professional standards for employee conduct and expects those standards to be upheld in interactions with colleagues and external parties. Those expectations extend to freelance contributors. As this is an internal matter, we will have no further comment. Regards COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST P. POSTMEDIA

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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 30/07/2026
Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says “Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.” pressprogress.ca/rogers-layof...
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Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says
“Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.”
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Eric Wickham @ericwickham.ca · 29/07/2026
Lost in the general chaos of everything the past few weeks was a very interesting pipeline announcement. Although this announcement was fairly light on details, people I spoke to about it had plenty to say.
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I just got struck in the back of the head by an osprey crossing the street downtown lol. I was like “wtf was that” and turned around and saw it doubling back for another pass, screeching. Nest nearby I guess…
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We’re calling for anti-lawfare legislation in Alberta to protect free speech, and we’re not alone on this pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...
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Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in Alberta
Over 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We’re calling for anti-lawfare legislation in Alberta to protect free speech, and we’re not alone on this pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...
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Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in Alberta
Over 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
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Ori-Warui -KNUCKLE JET out now on Steam! @oleivarrudi.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It's funny how much Final Fantasy 1 owes to this 1986 Japanese Cindy Crawford Pocari Sweat ad, art directed by Moebius
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
How soon do we figure until some dipshit streamer inadvertently reveals Jimothy’s location, causing him distress from the crowds?
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Im so Albertan that I was born in the hospital Ralph Klein blew up
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Please celebrate by wishing me a happy birthday! (Or to the entity known as Canada if that’s your thing)
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today is a very important day for my country because I was born on it in the mid 80’s
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Happy Killdozer day to those who celebrate
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MAGNUS BEEFCASTLE @magnusbeefcastle.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I ORDER MY COFFEE BLACK. NO SUGAR. NO MILK. NO WATER. NO CUP. THEY HAND ME THE BEANS. I EAT THEM IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE A HORSE. THE BARISTAS HAVE STOPPED CHARGING ME. I HAVE NOT SLEPT SINCE TUESDAY. I CAN HEAR THE WIFI
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Davide Mastracci @davide.readthemaple.com · 28/05/2026
NEW: Israel has been contacting the Carney government regarding alleged antisemitism in Canada this year, but Global Affairs Canada is keeping records of those communications secret, reveals @alex.readthemaple.com. www.readthemaple.com/global-affai...
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Global Affairs Canada Keeps Israel’s ‘Antisemitism’ Lobbying Secret
“We regret to inform you that the records you requested are all withheld.”
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Is that what they’re called??
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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · 02/04/2026
Jesse Brown insists he’s done nothing wrong Banned from Reddit and accused of phishing critics, Canadaland’s founder is leading a chaotic 'investigation' into an army of sockpuppet accounts
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Jesse Brown Insists He’s Done Nothing Wrong
Banned from Reddit and accused of phishing critics, Canadaland’s founder is leading a chaotic 'investigation' into an army of sockpuppet accounts
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
My bus broke down at the stop and after 20 minutes it didn’t get fixed. Not the drivers fault. In any case I’m writing off the day
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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
On a new episode of @pressprogress.ca SOURCES @stephenmag.bsky.social sits down with @ericwickham.ca to talk about what went down the night he was kicked out of a Alberta separatism rally and why the movement feels more confident than ever. pressprogress.ca/sources-podc...
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Why was our reporter kicked out of an Alberta separatist event?
Hint: We asked about the movement's ties to the United States
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
This was a mall in Edmonton we'd go to on family trips there in the early 90's. Now it's little more than a strip mall. We were kings, once.
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Brishti Basu @brishti.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Journalist across three provinces (BC, Alberta, Ontario) in my small newsroom @pressprogress.ca alone are sick/have friends and relatives who are sick this week. Is this you folks as well? If yes, do you have a COVID rapid test/are you testing anymore?
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Golden State Worrier @cheesegod.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Don’t think you got the right picture on your spam account
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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 18/02/2026
Some journalists simply report the news At Canada's National Post, they do more than report the news – they also send people weird emails #journalism
Adam Zivo:

"Have fun with your upcoming defamation court case against [REDACTED]

Adam Zivo | B.A. M.P.P. 
Columnist - National Post
Founder and Director - LoveisLoveisLove Campaign
www.adamzivo.com | www.loveisloveislove.org 
(+1) 647 703 7384"
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I like how the child actor that plays Egg spoiled a major detail off the cuff in an interview about how the Dunk and Egg saga ends. Something that GRRM hasn't written yet, but told him. Good kid
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Stephen Mag @stephenmag.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Of all the shitty comedy guys out there, I'm pretty sure I hate Jerry Seinfeld the most
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