Marty Forbes
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Retired (50 plus years) media guy - lake lover - world traveler (except US) - Grandpa!
#yeg
Floating around Greece with my daughter and a great group of friends is âpure gold!â
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If you are in Edmonton and trying to beat the heat please consider my son in law Brett at SubZero.
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Third tv station to close in the last month. Loss of another important news and community outlet.
broadcastdialogue.com/medicine-hat...
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Medicine Hat's CHAT-TV closing its doors after 68 years - Broadcast Dialogue
Pattison Media has announced that CHAT-TV in Medicine Hat, AB is closing its doors after 68 years of serving the community.
https://broadcastdialogue.com/medicine-hats-chat-tv-closing-its-doors-after-68-years/
6 months ago
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Letâs go
#Oilers
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Yeah baby. Oilers.
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Financial Times
6 months ago
Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration
https://www.ft.com/content/a1638829-63c7-416a-ab18-ac1839f4afc0
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Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration
Worldâs richest man says he is leaving role at so-called Department of Government Efficiency
https://www.ft.com/content/a1638829-63c7-416a-ab18-ac1839f4afc0
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If nothing else Canadians are loyal to the cause.
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With U.S.-bound traffic down 51%, Bellingham, Wash., council pens letter to B.C. cities | CBC News
Since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening and imposing tariffs on Canada and travellers have reported being detained at the border, there's been a notable drop in visitors heading south in...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bellingham-letter-bc-cities-1.7545411
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/many-m...
in depth analysis.
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/many-media-outlets-have-reported-trumps-proposed-movie-conrad-buck-1irpe?utm_source=share
7 months ago
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Tammy
7 months ago
We have reached 1,000 dozen @StViateurBagel left to sell. That means 440 dozen will be devoured by our faithful
#yegbbyobagels
supporters. Will you join & support our fundraiser?
bbyo-bagels.myshopify.com
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BBYO Bagels for Breakfast
A Montreal bagel fundraiser in Edmonton that supports teen programming. Fresh St. Viateur bagels are shipped overnight to Edmonton.
https://bbyo-bagels.myshopify.com/
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Bob Makichuk đ¨đŚ
7 months ago
Good analysis here. Not for nothing is Ali Velshi a Canadian who works for an American network.
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Even the big guys agree...CanCon rules hopelessly out of date.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...
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Bryan Adams calls CanCon regulations an 'archaic system' that's 'really stupid'
TORONTO - Bryan Adams is reigniting his calls to repeal Canadian content regulations that have dictated radio station playlists for more than half a century.
https://www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainment/bryan-adams-calls-cancon-regulations-an-archaic-system-thats-really-stupid/article_3d65f3ac-23e9-5ef9-af79-af5956c9170c.html
7 months ago
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Of course.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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U.S. border officials inspect Canada-bound traffic, lengthening waits at B.C. crossing
Travellers bound for B.C. from Washington State reported long waits Friday, and traffic volume does not appear to be the sole reason for the delays.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/us-border-officials-inspecting-canada-bound-traffic-lengthening-waits-at-bc-crossing/
7 months ago
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add a skeleton here at some point
7 months ago
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A wonderful âpeak behind the curtainâ of Edmonton media from three savy vets.
@reluctantlypodcast.bsky.social
x.com/reluctantlyp...
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https://x.com/reluctantlypod/status/1917117450031714763?s=46&t=MwEokfMpN_ihrUPa4M6AEQ
7 months ago
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How tragic.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide
Other Epstein victims credited Giuffre with giving them the courage to speak out.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/virginia-giuffre-one-jeffrey-epsteins-prominent-abuse-survivors-dies-s-rcna203027
7 months ago
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Gotta watch đ
x.com/malonebarry/...
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Barry Malone on X: "The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for what happens 20 seconds into this clip. https://t.co/SqjZqYf3XB" / X
The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for what happens 20 seconds into this clip. https://t.co/SqjZqYf3XB
https://x.com/malonebarry/status/1914426038504886428?s=61
7 months ago
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Castanet.net
7 months ago
B.C. regulator exposes $4.3M crypto scam targeting Canadian investors (BC)
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B.C. regulator exposes $4.3M crypto scam targeting Canadian investors - BC News
The B.C. Securities Commission announced Wednesday it has uncovered a scheme believed to have been orchestrated by overseas crime groups.
https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/545270/B-C-regulator-exposes-4-3M-crypto-scam-targeting-Canadian-investors?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral
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From Vancouver.
7 months ago
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Final reminder
#yegmedia
7 months ago
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@cnn explains the uniqueness of Point Roberts, USA/Canada.
www.cnn.com/travel/point...
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ââââWhat itâs really like to live in Point Roberts, a US town completely surrounded by Canada | CNN
Washington stateâs Point Roberts is a âpene-exclaveâ â a piece of land belonging to one country but only accessible by land through another. As anti-US sentiment grows in Canada, hereâs what itâs like...
https://www.cnn.com/travel/point-roberts-us-town-surrounded-canada/index.html?Date=20250413&Profile=cnn&utm_content=1744546513&utm_medium=social&utm_source=threads
7 months ago
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New check in service debuts at the Oilers game tomorrow night at
@rogersplace.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...
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Rogers Place to use AI to aid in security checks
Rogers Place in Edmonton is unveiling a new security screening protocol using AI to help improve security screening measures.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video/2025/04/08/rogers-place-to-use-ai-to-aid-in-security-checks/
8 months ago
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Superb.
ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-b...
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5 Things to Love About Elton John and Brandi Carlile's New Album
Five things to love about Elton John and Brandi Carlile's 2025 album 'Who Believes in Angels?'
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-brandi-carlile-who-believes-in-angels-promo/
8 months ago
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USA TODAY
8 months ago
U.S. stock losses deepened after President Trump unveiled his tariff plan late Wednesday.
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Dow sheds 1,700 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq have worst day since 2020 on tariff worries
US stocks end sharply lower. Dow loses 1700 points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq have worst day since 2020 on worries Trump has sparked a hard-to-end trade war.
https://bit.ly/4hY917O
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Castanet.net
8 months ago
North American stock markets tank as latest tariffs heighten recession fears (United States)
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North American stock markets tank as latest tariffs heighten recession fears - Business News
Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged Thursday as investors reacted to the latest tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
https://www.castanet.net/news/Business/542315/North-American-stock-markets-tank-as-latest-tariffs-heighten-recession-fears?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=referral
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Rebeccat
8 months ago
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Oldman Shoutingatcloudsđ¨đŚđ
8 months ago
www.defensenews.com/global/europ...
Europe takes another step away from the US. The Trumpet started all this with the assumption that the world cannot function without American support. He is being taught the real meaning of FAFO!
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Denmark signals plan to join European air refueling pool, buy tankers
Refueling fighter aircraft en route is a prerequisite for Denmark to fly missions far from home, in the Arctic and Northern Atlantic, officials said.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/03/26/denmark-signals-plan-to-join-european-air-refueling-pool-buy-tankers/
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Hey now that some countries arenât really tourist friendly anymore come see âus!â
www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...
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7 reasons to visit Edmonton, the gateway to Canada's North
From stargazing spots and forest trails to a packed festival calendar, hereâs why Albertaâs capital should be your next Canadian getaway.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/paid-content-7-reasons-to-visit-edmonton-alberta
8 months ago
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Bingo.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Flight bookings between Canada and US down 70% amid Trump tariff war
Airline capacity between two countries reduced through October 2025 as high-profile incidents of Ice arrests on rise
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/27/canada-us-flights-down-trump
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CNN
8 months ago
The US stock market has been the gold standard for decades. But investors around the globe are growing increasingly nervous about the fallout from President Donald Trumpâs economic agenda. That has sent traders in search of stocks in Europe and Asia.
cnn.it/4bWWAaT
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Rebeccat
8 months ago
âTesla is yet again recalling Cybertrucks â this time 46,096 of them â because of its cheaply attached front panel that keeps flying off the front of its cars. And by cheaply attached, I mean glued together..â
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Tesla recalling every Cybertruck in the U.S. â emblematic of what you get with Musk (video)
Musk-run Tesla recalls every Cybertruck in the U.S. because of its cheaply glued panels that fly off (video)
https://boingboing.net/2025/03/20/tesla-recalling-every-cybertruck-in-the-u-s-emblematic-of-what-you-get-with-musk-video.html
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Reuters
8 months ago
Britain has in recent weeks revised its advice for citizens traveling to the United States to include a warning that anyone found breaking its entry rules could face arrest or detention
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Britain beefs up travel warnings over US border enforcement
Britain has in recent weeks revised its advice for citizens travelling to the United States to include a warning that anyone found breaking its entry rules could face arrest or detention.
https://reut.rs/41FPanJ
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BC leads the way...again...https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/539338/Vancouver-International-Auto-Show-removes-Tesla-citing-safety-concerns-at-event
8 months ago
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Oh Canada!
readthepeak.com/stories/03-2...
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U.S. airlines deal with drought of Canadians
Canadians who swore off U.S. travel in respo...
https://readthepeak.com/stories/03-25-u-s-airlines-deal-with-drought-of-canadians?utm_source=The-Peak&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=ZOOMER250311019_20250312&oly_enc_id=0851H5907723C7U
9 months ago
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My appearance on tv here in Edmonton today about another dumb theft in town.
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/03/11/a...
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Cut at the ankles: another statue goes missing from an Edmonton park
The sight of two metal feet sticking up from the snow is somewhat of a dĂŠjĂ vu for Edmontonians. For the second time in less than two weeks, a statue has gone missing â cut at the ankles with just the...
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/03/11/another-statue-goes-missing-edmonton-park/
9 months ago
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The Slim Dude đ¨đŚ
9 months ago
Another reason to hate this awful company.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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âTesla gamed the systemâ: Canadian auto dealers âstiffedâ millions when U.S. giant rushed to claim last EV rebates
âTesla had a run on the bank,â said the Canadian Automobile Dealers Associationâs Huw Williams, describing how the U.S. giant rushed to claim 8,653 EV sales in the final 72
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/tesla-gamed-the-system-canadian-auto-dealers-stiffed-millions-when-u-s-giant-rushed-to/article_6d1025c6-fa0a-11ef-b780-a73277202cb2.html
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Jim Cuddy
9 months ago
Hello folks. Jim Cuddy here. Due to our troubles with our neighbours in The States, I was inspired to write a little song. Itâs called âWe Used to Be the Best of Friendsâ.
youtu.be/b5jgJZWG7aY?...
#USA
#Canada
#Tarrifs
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Jim Cuddy "We Used to Be the Best of Friends"
YouTube video by Jim Cuddy
https://youtu.be/b5jgJZWG7aY?si=k4sguf2F_GiUe90f
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www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Canadian snowbirds caught up in new registration requirements
Immigration lawyers are scrambling to interpret the rules, which treat Canadian visitors like other foreign nationals
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-snowbirds-caught-up-in-new-registration-requirements/
9 months ago
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Reluctantly Podcast w/Terry Evans
9 months ago
New episode today. One of a few players to play for the Trifecta of Canadian Hockey Mecas...@MapleLeafs, @CanadiensMTL and @EdmontonOilers. Scott Thornton's teamed up with @ValorHockey to help players of all ages avoid or eliminate concussions in hockey.
www.reluctantlypodcast.com/scott-thornt...
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Scott Thornton ... 3rd Overall Pick
Terry's old Bungy Jumping pal, Scott Thornton, reflects on his nearly two-decade NHL career, sharing stories about his time with teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs,âŚ
https://www.reluctantlypodcast.com/scott-thornton-3rd-overall-pick/
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And the AC and WJ cancellations were announced 'before' the tariffs hit....more to come.
#Canada
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Joe Canada is back...bless him!
#FAFO
youtu.be/_OzbmriDgQc?...
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We Are Canadian
YouTube video by Jeff Douglas
https://youtu.be/_OzbmriDgQc?si=VEuCzB0sJ-ixD4vF
9 months ago
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Toronto Mike
9 months ago
On this day in 2018, Steve Anthony returned to Toronto Mike'd to kick out the jams
www.torontomike.com/2018/02/toro...
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Toronto Mike'd Podcast Episode 309: Steve Anthony Kicks Out the Jams!
In this 309th episode, Mike and Steve Anthony catch up before they play and discuss his ten favourite songs. This episode is exactly 1:24:30. You can listen to this episode in a variety of ways: Subsc...
https://www.torontomike.com/2018/02/toronto_miked_podcast_episode_309/
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God bless #97
#Connor
9 months ago
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Ready to roll....Go Canada!
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Steffani Cameron đ¨đŚ
9 months ago
Interesting how Canadians are now being bombarded with ads for visiting the USA. Thatâs because the tourist industry sees the writing on the wall, Canadians are cancelling trips. Californiaâs advertising in Tournament of Champs now. Gosh, I feel bad for the average persons this will affect.
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TechCrunch
9 months ago
How this weekendâs âTesla Takeoverâ protests against Elon Musk came together on Bluesky
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How this weekendâs âTesla Takeoverâ protests against Elon Musk came together on Bluesky
As Elon Musk and his acolytes rip through the federal government looking for agencies to throw into the âwoochipper,â a grassroots effort to hit the worldâs richest man where it hurts is picking up steam. The courts are busy contesting the actions ofâŚ
https://tcrn.ch/41hike2
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9 months ago
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Brilliant. Hope it catches on in Europe.
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
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Canadiano replaces Americano: Inside B.C. coffee company's 'quiet rebellion' against Trump
B.C.-based Kicking Horse Coffee wants other Canadian cafĂŠs to start drop Americano from menus and start using Canadiano instead.
https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadiano-americano-kicking-horse-coffee-tariff
10 months ago
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Dumb times we live in.
10 months ago
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There isnât anything more Canadian than having one of these majestic beasts show up to your back yard. From my daughterâs acreage home west of Edmonton.
#moose
10 months ago
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Social media...the 'game changer'...
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
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Social media, video and podcasts are changing sports reporting
The Globe and Mail offers the most authoritative news in Canada, featuring national and international news
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-social-media-video-and-podcasts-are-changing-sports-reporting/
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