Quote: "The Sir Geoff Palmer Memorial Scholarship will allow a student of Jamaican descent or citizenship to for follow in his footsteps and reflects Sir Geoff’s dedication to opportunity, inclusion, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to thrive." Beautiful. 🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏🏾

Doing a little weight bearing exercise. ⛳️🏌🏽‍♀️

Crying again. "Darren did not want a formal funeral. If you are reading this and want to honour him the way he would have wanted, do what he did every day: go outside, ride your bike, enjoy nature, and do something kind for a stranger." Damn straight. edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/dar...

Doug Ford caught Devin Dreeshen-itis. It's a communicable disease that spreads among provincial conservative politicians who have histories of poor behaviour, a supportive rural voting base that doesn't like receiving photo radar tickets when they travel to the Big City, and a caucus with scandal.

Sarkozy's trial: The eight people convicted

This isn't news...

Sarkozy has been handed a five-year prison sentence after trial over finances from late Libyan leader Gaddafi.

Good early info, be prepared, but it's just egregious to watch this diabolical provincial government break a system that works because a few fringe people in the UCP base don't trust electronic tabulators. (These same folks are likely still disputing their exam results from Scantron sheets.)

Quote: "“I want to recognize the parents who think that they are protecting their children by doing this,” said Elzinga. “Yes, men are a threat to girls in sports, but this is not the way that they are a threat to girls in sports.”" Exactly... recall the sexual violence at WNBA games this summer.

Senator Simons for the win. 👏🏾

Thank you to whichever reporter confronted her about the lying. Need more of this. Via CTV Edmonton on TikTok vt.tiktok.com/ZSD4Qt9eG/ #Alberta #abpoli

New study shows police culture reinforces systemic racism in Canadian policing. Black, Indigenous & other racialized communities in Canada have spent a century (or more) explaining systemic racism in policing, racist policing practices & disproportionate use of force. Sigh. doi.org/10.1177/2153...

Sir Sadiq. 👏🏾

Will it be a repeat of the CERAWeek speech? Will there be any comments reflecting an appreciation of jthe criticality of energy supplied from Canada to the functioning of American industry and households?

Seventh CIFF = "DO US PART". Great Calgary family story, starring many legends of Calgary theatre like Andy Curtis & Michelle Thrush. Film is dripping with Indigenous talent. Developed by Downstage Theatre, it's a mind meld of Katherine Rawlinson & Clare Preuss. 🎬 www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/d...

It was bonkers. A living breathing version of the often unfair but this time spot on disparaging stereotype of an American.

To the man driving a mid-sized, red SUV with Ontario plates southbound on 29 Street NW around noon today: a) the painted bike lane is not a passing lane; b) you were speeding in a clearly marked school zone in front of a school; and c) you had a near miss, just inches from hitting two (2) cyclists.

Quote: "Williams was also told to look at ways of “protect(ing) Albertans from specialized municipal taxes directed at homes that are not a primary residence.” Openly picking a fight with Canmore.

I have to say, the new breast cancer clinics at the new cancer centre in Calgary are nice. Clean, lots of natural light, volunteers give out ice water (the tea trolley is gone, sadly), and there is finally decent Wi-Fi. Thanks @rachelnotley.bsky.social. 😷🏥❤️

Trump's UN speech was his most embarrassing showing since the "DON'T TAKE TYLENOL" one

Trump's UN speech was an embarrassing shitshow that brought disgrace upon the United States. Congrats, America.

How are the people seated in the UN General Assembly not openly laughing & heckling this incoherent, foul rant spewed by this criminal? He is desecrating the podium (& the world but let's deal with the moment). He knew the words he was supposed to say. We have born witness to unbelievable idiocy.

My sixth CIFF film was the much anticipated, "HEDDA". Big film, amazing costumes, big backing (Brad Pitt...) and gorgeous cast - Tessa Thompson. It's good and it'll also mess you up. Yup. Still shaking my head and I've left the theatre. Got a play to go read. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/m...

One very wealthy white man got his job back today (along with his 200 staff and production team) because of organizing, boycotts, and collective pushback. When will we see that same energy for the 320k+ Black women who were pushed out of the labor market?

Whoa. @sarahelder.bsky.social jumps into the race for mayor. I like a surprise.💥

Well, my fifth CIFF film is a Canadian story, "CALORIE". It was a tough film to shoot, apparently. The care shows in the production. It's a beautiful film. www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/c...

We are literally going backwards. Disappointing. Appalling. But not unexpected from former CPS officer, Minister Mike Ellis. Why does the Minister with responsibility for policing despise measures for police accountability so much? www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Get up, stand up. This is the moment. ✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

There are many things we will look back on with incredulity but what has happened over the past ten days, is absolutely criminal.

HAPPY EARTH, WIND, AND FIRE DAY, EVERYBODY!! youtu.be/Gs069dndIYk?...

My fourth CIFF film was "SLANTED" and it was great. You need to pay attention or you'll miss some of the fun satirical gems writer and director Amy Yang has tucked into this film. And yes, I saw three films in one day. Half-way through my festival pass.

My third CIFF film, "THIS WILL NEVER WORK" was hilarious. www.ciffcalgary.ca/films/2025/t...

Oooh boy. My second CIFF film was "NUREMBERG". Massive film, all-star cast, historical drama, and politically on the nose. Someone will win an Academy Award for this one, for sure. variety.com/2025/film/aw...

A playground in East Village Calgary has a xylophone in it. The music a little girl was making in the sun while I walked by was just beautiful. Contemporary, abstract, emerging artist. 🎶🙏🏾🚸

Calgary, it's going to be a gorgeous day. Forecasted high is 28°C. Touch the grass, sit in the river, and walk/run/bike/wheel on the pathways. Find the spot in nature that heals your soul from the awfulness that surrounds us. Make art. Let this land that we're lucky enough to share be your hangout.

It’s a whole lot. Take care of each other.

My first film of CIFF this year, "HAVE YOU HEARD JUDI SINGH?" was incredible. Rare talent. 🎬 🎶 www.cbc.ca/arts/re-intr...

He needs to take something for the jet lag.

Members of the #CDNTech and business community are mourning the news of champion Nadir Mohamed's passing.

Letitia James. Lisa Cook. He's got a preoccupation with trying every legal mechanism to try to toss Black women out of their jobs, eh?

For months, Premier Smith denied any plans to use the notwithstanding clause. Now, internal government docs prove otherwise. Behind closed doors, Alberta is preparing to strip away Charter rights to push through harmful amendments to Bills 26, 27 & 29. Read our statement: egale.ca/egale-in-act...

Quote: "This means, alas, that minority rights are only protected when enough people rally to defend them." Get up, stand up. This is the moment. ✊🏾

This from @cdnpress.bsky.social & @reportrix.bsky.social is the last thing I wanted to read tonight. Such cruel and awful plans by the Alberta government and Premier Smith. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/alb...

A cartoon by Brendan Loper. #NewYorkerCartoons

Well Ambassador Hoekstra, Pete, you don't have to stay. You could go home, perhaps? It's not healthy to hang out in a job where you experience disappointment, frustration, and low morale daily because of the political environment. Just an IDEA.

I've been in cancer treatment for 8 years. My medical oncologist retired ~ 1½ years ago. I managed that transition. Frankly, I was lucky to have a medical oncologist at all, this is Alberta. My surgical oncologist retired this year. I'm now transitioning that too. It takes more patience than I have.