Your Tax Day reminder that trickle-down economics is a cruel hoax designed to enrich the wealthy and corporations while draining money for the middle class and the poor. Don't let billionaires fool you into thinking we shouldn't tax the rich.

The lawful access debate started in the House this week. The government's strategy: say as little as possible about the metadata surveillance database and the risks of systemic vulnerabilities in Canadian networks. We need to start paying attention.

One of the last stories I got to write before jumping into the deep end of the political pool (running for Vancouver city council, folks) was this one on community land trusts and the role they can play in preserving affordable housing and bolstering communities. Enjoy. bcbusiness.ca/real-estate/...

Authorities Frustrated By Awareness Of Long Covid Outside Of Designated Long Covid Awareness Day

I sure hope this doesn't extend beyond the short-term, with the reduction in tax revenue used as further justification for more austerity. Meanwhile, *increased* dependence on fossil fuels, more subsidies, and no windfall or increased corporate taxes. 🤷 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

There were big increases projected for regional fees even before the North Shore sewage overruns, because the regions plants are quite old, and the Harper government passed reforms mandating cleaner systems by 2040. which i grant is less fun to think about than getting angry and shouting “CORRUPT”

an incredibly important project by Connie Walker — most Canadians don't know that the government has an archive of 38,000 residential school survivor testimonies, which are slated to be destroyed next year www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

I’ve had students tell me about how some of their profs are looking up answers to student questions on ChatGPT in front of the class and they are not pleased to be paying for the experience

Carney & Poilievre’s response to the oil price shock is to suspend federal gas taxes. This is a terrible idea that only rewards the gangsters' gouging, fueling demand for the oil and gas companies’ excessive prices... 🧵

Provide the social safety so that grandmothers don’t have to take multiple jobs to pay for their husbands cancer treatment

On #NationalGardeningDay, here's a look at the chemistry behind why planting the tulips which are blooming at the moment might be hard on your hands: www.compoundchem.com/2018/04/25/t...#NationalGardeningDay🌷 #ChemSky 🧪

It’s Ontarians who bear the consequences when governments grant themselves the power to be unaccountable. It’s Ontarians who endure longer ER and surgical wait times. It’s Ontarians who are blindfolded to where tax dollars go when the actions of elected officials are deliberately hidden.

In just a few seconds, I sent letters to BC policy-makers demanding Novavax access in BC for in 2026/27. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...

Sharing my newsletter today, with a few events and recommendations… Stephen Lewis memorial, LNG action & climate emergency resources open.substack.com/pub/sethdkle...

Podcast alert! Today's essential listen for all Albertans www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

For nearly a half century, trickle-down economic policies have resulted in a tax system rigged in favor of the rich. This is not only bad for our economy, but it’s leading to a billionaire takeover of our democracy as well. Watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkiO0_uSJAk

This moment would never have been possible if teenagers had been banned from engaging in democratic debate on social media

We're not drifting towards it. We're being sped there by Carney on an AI-piloted, gas-guzzling, luxury tax-free, US-built, Brookfield owned yacht flying a phony Liberal flag. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

My 10 steps for Canadians to resist the threat of tyranny. charlieangus.substack.com/p/10-steps-t...

“We are collateral damage.” - Mark Graham, Wayback Machine When preservation is caught in the crossfire, it’s not just libraries that lose—it’s the public’s access to history, knowledge, and truth. The web shouldn’t disappear behind closed doors. ➡️ www.sfexaminer.com/news/technol...

Repeated exposure to external threats does more than shape security policy; it forges a collective memory that influences how entire societies perceive threats, trust neighbors and prepare for future crises. newlinesmag.com/first-person...

Jasper Brown moved into a tiny home in the woods after getting Long COVID. Their time off-grid inspired them to plan a future for COVID-cautious community in our rapidly changing climate. bit.ly/4ssqJFH

Prince George Public Library officially launches new brand identity pgdailynews.ca/index.php/20... The Prince George Public Library has launched its new brand identity, marking a significant step forward in its evolution as a modern, inclusive, and community-driven space.

Historic Canada-U.S. library constructing new entrance for Canadians amid recent restrictions globalnews.ca/news/1177219... A historic Canada-U.S. border library is nearing completion of a new Canadian entrance after U.S authorities restricted how Canadians enter the building.

Alberta libraries, staff, city councillors denounce Dan Williams’ book censorship scheme albertapolitics.ca/2026/04/albe... Bill 28’s library provisions have the feel of something ginned up in a hurry as a distraction

Friends, here’s the info for my Dad’s memorial. Please do RSVP here (and you can register for livestreaming too). www.bit.ly/honouringste...

How come Liberals never think maybe Carney is playing brilliant 4D chess with them, telling them what they want to hear and touting supposed values but actually implementing a conservative agenda*? (* Note: It's painfully obvious that he's doing exactly that.)

The Pentagon told the Church that they could do whatever they want to any country in the world. Then they threatened the Pope. We are truly in the age of gangsters. The Pope is not backing down. They are rallying Catholics to take on MAGA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO3t...

Quebeckers Fight U.S.-Backed Expansion of Arms Plant GD-OTS Canada plans to spend $682 million to add 12 buildings to its 150-building campus in Valleyfield. www.readthemaple.com/quebeckers-f...

Broadview's book covers have a lot of fun details ✨️ can you spot the differences in this one? We'll post the original cover next week 👀 🔍️ you can find more information about this composition text here buff.ly/CJyqFTL

Carney fans, rationalize away! rabble.ca/politics/can...

I missed this from @phineas.bsky.social when it originally came out but it sure feels relevant at the moment. Also, you can buy this as a print from the artist here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/phin...

The systematic destruction of feminist spaces online is what inspired us to start  The Flytrap. Since last year, part of this work is archiving key Bitch Magazine articles that have disappeared from the internet. Here's some pieces we reprinted this year!

Even when a British Columbia MLA is facing serious criminal charges, as Richmond Centre representative Hon Chan is, there are few means to fire them. Andrew MacLeod reports. #bcpoli

Sanofi is now the market authorization holder for Novavax 💉 in Canada & is working to ensure Canadians have access to it this fall Fingers crossed provincial govt's will make this option available for those who want it shorturl.at/TFcSL

Digital asbestos is polluting science. Please, scientists, don't contribute to this. Even just by using ChatGPT to "help" with your writing or whatever. Just don't do it. www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...

Reminder that Carney is cutting funding to Environment and Climate Change Canada by 45%. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

NEW: The mass shootings at Tumbler Ridge and FSU raise urgent questions about people using ChatGPT and other chatbots to plan deadly violence—which is happening far beyond those cases, my new investigation shows www.motherjones.com/media/2026/0... 🧵

I think about this a lot when, say like during a meeting today, other librarians talk about needing to update our tech to accommodate searching by question rather than more traditional methods because "that's what they expect thanks to AI now."...

This is such a good idea. We should do this in NYC. "All Chicago Public Schools students now have access to nearly everything the city’s libraries have to offer — including physical items like books as well as extensive digital resources." blockclubchicago.org/2026/04/08/c...

A new study predicts that Long Covid will cost OECD economies $135 billion a year, due to people leaving the workforce, lower productivity, and healthcare costs. COVID is not over.

All of the inevitability rhetoric, the "adopt this or you could lose your job" rhetoric, suggestions that it's irresponsible or even immoral not to embrace this, etc. A lot of really depressing parallels and I'm amazed that folks in our profession seem to fall for it every time.

Alberta sets stage for takeover of libraries: Bill 28 expands ministerial power and wrests control from local directors edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Pope Leo could not have been much more forthright:

With wildfire season about to begin, the Salish Fire Keepers Society held a gathering in Interior B.C. last month. Attendees shared knowledge about decolonizing fire management, working with blazes to protect culturally important sites and more. thenarwhal.ca/salish-fire-...

Ford and Carney are both using taxpayer-funded ads to promote their governments and agendas. I hate it regardless of who does it, and I don't have to criticize one while rationalizing the other because I'm not a brain-melted partisan. globalnews.ca/news/1175773...

Alberta wants new rules for over public libraries www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... The Alberta government introduced a new bill Friday that could mean sweeping changes for public libraries, local governance and transparency.

The prevalence of children with Long Covid is estimated to be 2-10% infected with Covid which is an estimated 1.3- 6.5 million children- the same range as asthma. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCQi...

Because a lot of times the downstream damage unfolds months or years after the events that caused it and our news media are very good at not connecting these dots (or most dots but especially these dots, all the way back to the way Reaganomics tore down a more generous/ egalitarian economy).