It's simple, speed kills. Removing red light cameras has contributed to fatalities at intersections. ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/report-to-city-council-committee-highlights-sharp-rise-in-speeding-collisions-at-edmonton-intersections/

Including personal health numbers on driver's licences raises risk of fraud, privacy commissioner says www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

How much will the referendum on having a referendum, and on 9 questions that can’t be provincially implemented cost? $90 million tax dollars. 60,000 workers to be hired by Elections Alberta. You could build 3 schools for that. That’s your money #ableg www.elections.ab.ca/resources/me...

With changes to student aid in Alberta, potential university students might consider post secondary education in a different province. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-student-loan-university-college-9.7226332

Bravo to the Stephens family 💞🇨🇦💞

Great article re Alberta health care journey over 20 years. UCP gaslighting, lack of engagement and disregard is not helping. medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2026/06/05/deja-vu-but-worse-er-docs-say-government-action-hasnt-matched-crisis/

“Several viruses including herpes simplex virus type 1 (that causes cold sores), chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus that also causes shingles) and SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) have all been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia after infection.”

Jasper and Hinton volunteers rescue food from local grocers. cbc.ca/lite/story/9.7225813

UCP plans to spend $15 million over next 3 years to “plan” train service to airport before shovels break ground. What a joke. This is just a 3 year distraction tool when they need to flood the zone from other bad news. Build it like you’re in a race against China you cowards! #Calgary #Edmonton

The WHN was kind enough to republish our piece originally published in the Tyee in March. If you haven’t had an opportunity to read it yet, now’s your chance. The other co-authors @dickzoutman.bsky.social and @smbilodeau.bsky.social whn.global/hcws-have-di...

If some group was going to hold a vote about beginning the process to put a highway through my neighbourhood I'd want to be consulted before the vote was done. Wouldn't you? cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/treaty-8-first-nations-letter-danielle-smith-alberta-separation-9.7223461

Montreal research team developing medication to combat Ebola #Canada www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/hea...

Canadian-led team of scientists discover new antibiotic hidden in decades-old bacterium #Canada www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...

Nice idea to have information on one card but did anyone consider privacy issues. Alberta's Bill 11 needs amendments! discoverairdrie.com/articles/privacy-concerns-remain-ahead-of-alberta-licence-rollout

This is Ramsey. He is a mail delivery dog. Shipping is free, and while packages might not be handled with care, they are handled with enthusiasm. 14/10 (TT: rhiannoninthe904)

At a news conference on Thursday, Mercredi did not rule out civil disobedience if the province continues to ignore court rulings that uphold treaty rights and goes ahead with the question during the Oct. 19 referendum.

All key planks of 🇨🇦’s climate plan are now gone, save one – a package of “clean economy tax credits.” Yet as my latest @nationalobserver.com column explains, the program is massively undersubscribed, exposing a policy that simply can’t meet the task at hand. www.nationalobserver.com/2026/06/03/o...

More MLAs have stated whether they support Alberta staying in Canada. ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/opposition-calls-on-ucp-mlas-to-make-stance-on-separation-public/

Canadian COVID Forecast: May 23 - Jun 5, 2026 SEVERE: none VERY HIGH: none HIGH: NL MODERATE: CAN, AB, BC, MB, North, NS, ON, PEI, QC, SK About 1 in 314 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.

"A single box in the 49-page document is dedicated to the environmental impacts of AI. It acknowledges that AI data centres require a lot of energy and increase water usage, but does not propose any new actions to curtail this." #CdnPoli

Dog found waiting at site of car accident. ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/dog-that-went-missing-after-car-crash-found-sitting-patiently-in-passenger-seat-days-later/

If Alberta eventually separates, there's no guarantee of getting a Canadian passport nor a dual passport. Other countries may not accept an Alberta passport. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-separation-passports-canadian-citizenship-9.7220110

“the Nisga'a Lisims Government has held no discussions with Alberta and the Federal Government about any oil pipeline proposals” Well this just got awkward… #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

GOOD NEWS! A personalized mRNA vaccine, known as mRNA-4157, has shown promise in keeping melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, from returning. FIVE years later, NEARLY 70% of people in the vaccine group are CANCER-FREE. The vaccine also cut a person’s risk of the cancer metastasizing by NEARLY 60%.

“NDP MLAs who make up a minority on the Select Special Committee on Electoral Boundaries say they are concerned about O’Ferrall’s political donation history.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New studies are fueling optimism about GLP-1 drugs’ potential role in cancer prevention and treatment — especially in breast, colon and lung cancer, by @arianaec.bsky.social @christopherrowland.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/... via @washingtonpost.com

🚨 FDA just approved XOCOVA (Ensitrelvir) pill for COVID post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) 🔹First oral pill to PREVENT COVID after exposure 🔹67% reduction in symptomatic COVID through Day 10 🔹5-day regimen 🔹Works in people regardless of vaccination status This is big! buff.ly/XM0sLu8 #medsky #IDsky

New findings about Long COVID scitechdaily.com/researchers-...

#Ontario #wastewater graph updated with May 24 data - Kingston, London, Peel, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario - Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NL, NS, PEI, SK, YT wwater.ca Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/

BREAKING: Alberta will issue new all-in-one driver’s licences and ID cards starting July 2. There is a little bit of red tape, as you will require additional documentation in order to apply or renew for your card, as well as to add your health care number to the card.

Referendum is a convenient distraction from UCP unkept pledges cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-hospital-er-triage-liaison-doctors-review-deaths-9.7221063

Insane people will pay $20 for alfredo sauce. Here is a 5 minute alfredo recipe: 1. melt butter 2. add pasta water and milk/cream and bring to a rapid simmer, stirring constantly for a couple minutes 4. take off heat, stir in grated parmesan cheese 5. toss with pasta this is not worth $20

According to a new study “Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood,” which is further proof that for the sake of the future, clean air needs to be the future.

This is Daisy and Luna. Daisy doesn’t like car rides so Luna comforts her until they both fall asleep. Extremely heartwarming. 13/10 for both

99.95%of AISH recipients meet the stringent medical and financial criteria honestly. <0.05% AISH recipients have been convicted of fraud ADAP recipients will make $1740/mo to survive UCP MLAs, after a 3.1% raise, have base salary of >127K, cabinet >189K & bunch of other perks #UCPareGhouls

1/ Palantir is deeply embedded in the scariest activities of the Trump regime – enabling everything from mass deportations and lawless assassinations in international waters to ethnic cleansing, genocide, and war crimes.

This is Freddy and Ozzy. They are transferring data. Please do not disrupt them until the process is complete. 13/10 for both (TT: whatfreddyretrieves)

This is Canadian health research at its best. Stories like this should be the norm across 🇨🇦, but short-term funding & infrastructure gaps are holding us back. #Budget2026 is a moment to act. news.westernu.ca/2026/05/clin... #CDNHealth @afmc-ca.bsky.social @westernu.ca @lhscri.bsky.social

Hopefully this new city housing program will grow and provide shelter for more Edmontonians. cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-churches-affordable-housing-9.7219763

Funding will be based on the quantity of lower complexity surgeries. How long will wait times become for complicated surgeries? Apparently UCP believe those people can wait!! reddeeradvocate.com/2026/06/01/new-surgery-funding-model-in-place-at-red-deer-hospital/

Food Banks Canada recommends changes to UI program after issuing reports for each province and territory. Best score was a C ctvnews.ca/canada/article/ei-needs-overhaul-to-help-hungry-workers-say-canadian-food-banks/

Food Banks Canada makes recommendations to governments to address food insecurity! www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/art...

Snow? In June? Yes, it's happening. ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/frost-and-snow-for-some-parts-of-canada-on-the-first-day-of-june/

More cases like this will be coming up in courts across Canada. Worth a read. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

If you're eligible, federal funds could be deposited in your bank account in June. dailyhive.com/canada/government-grocery-rebate-june-2026

It's about time. Nunangat Inuit University set to open in 2030! Cbc.ca/news/indigenous/inuit-nunangat-university-9.7217262

Alberta UCP, listen to your rural residents! theenergymix.com/hundreds-of-rural-albertans-line-up-to-battle-data-centre-goliath/

Anonymous donation from generous and kind donor. Will be appreciated by so many. cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/camp-rainbow-donation-9.7214234

If you're able to consider donating to social supports. ctvnews.ca/canada/article/homeless-shelters-face-mounting-financial-pressure-as-donations-drop-and-costs-climb/

Wonder if the UCP Gov't can be charged under International law for not consulting with Indigenous groups re Alberta separation. cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/permanent-peoples-tribunal-interim-statement-9.7217256