With the news that another far-right person in Quebec City has been charged with terrorism, I invite you to read my latest for The Walrus, which explains a mix of toxic cultures that many of us steep in in this city. thewalrus.ca/in-quebec-ci...

As space junk accumulates, astronomer Sam Lawler explains why we should be concerned about the rapid proliferation of private satellites in low orbit: thenarwhal.ca/space-junk-f...

Does this look like democracy to you? "The majority of [RM of Sherwood's] council members were appointed by the province… only 10 days ago. Monday was their first regular council meeting. 4 of the 7 current councillors do not live in the RM and were not elected by the residents…" #SkPoli #Sask

Must read, Canadian Rangers 💪🏻 Part of the Rangers’ mission during this year's iteration of Operation Nanook-Nunalivut was to test new communications and surveillance technology, sometime delicate equipment that #Rangers #Arctic #Canada /1 thread www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Pretty much every outlet has used the phrase "seize control" when it comes to the committee motion. Some of us remember the last Conservative majority, where committees essentially became branch plants of ministers' offices.

The stretch of Wasaga Beach used by piping plovers is no longer protected under Ontario law. Environmental groups have asked the feds to issue an emergency order for the endangered bird's protection, before it migrates back to the beach. Now they're going to court. thenarwhal.ca/wasaga-beach...

Hey #Saskatchewan reporters! I'd sure like to know what the justification is for gas prices being back up where they were before #MarkCarney dropped the federal tax.

More on Alberta’s boundary mess… CBC News election unit analysed the maps: the main report would have produced a 7-seat margin of victory for UCP. The minority report by UCP appointees? A 23-seat win, with many seats narrowly flipped in Calgary. W/analysis by me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon April showers (Saskatchewan Style)

Good morning from snowy Warman, Saskatchewan Canada where we have a day of white stuff ahead but we also have Purple Finches! Several males and females arrived yesterday.

Private surgery facilities also take the straightfoward cases & people without other co-existing health problems. The public system is left with the complicated, riskier surgeries. The largest private surgical centre companies in Canada are profit making for shareholders.

Not sure if the PM noticed, our 10 cent pump price savings lasted 4 days before the retailers raised the price 10 cents.

Canada called on to fill vacuum in LGBTQ+ advocacy worldwide in face of Trump cuts. The former U.S. diplomat for LGBTQ+ rights is urging Canada to boost its support for gender and sexual minorities abroad. #cdnpoli #2SLGBTQIA #USAID www.sasktoday.ca/national-new...

NEW: Pope Leo XIV told the world’s press today that the Catholic Church’s moral imagination has long been too narrowed to sexual ethics — and that war, migration, and human dignity are the “much greater, more important issues” of our time.

Memory and Valour Opposes Removal of the University of Alberta War Memorial Organ The Casavant pipe organ seen at the Convocation Hall at the University of Alberta in this undated photo. It was built in 1978 to replace one built in 1925 to honour students and faculty members who lost their lives…

Urgent: The amazing Anna Lapwood is in Alberta trying to save a beautiful Casavant pipe organ from being removed on the sly by the university in just a few days. Watch this reel, then follow the link in her bio or stories to sign a petition to save the organ. www.instagram.com/reel/DXfIfkv...

Re last year’s poorly handled fire evacuations of 10,000 people in Saskatchewan:

“First Nation seeks federal funding to support first on-reserve birthing lodge in Sask.” - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - #MaternalHealth #FirstNationsHealth #CulturalSafety #HealthEquity

15:16 Apr 23 2026 YELLOW WARNING - SNOWFALL - IN EFFECT for Southern Saskatchewan Expires: 20:49 Apr 23 2026 ... Visit https://weather.gc.ca for details

It’s time to shrug off the doom and gloom and REBUILD CANADA’s QUEER MOVEMENT. That’s why Queer Momentum, Fierte Canada Pride and TransAction Alberta are teaming up to power the Trans Canada Tour - our injection of hope in an era of hate.

When our stupid Mental Health Minister referred twice to this AB study with no other reason for not supporting Prairie Harm I was suspicious. Between their lack of addiction services and housing, our govt is actively trying to kill our citizens. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Very important Saskatoon announcement: We have warblers*, I repeat, we have warblers. This is not a drill! *yellow-rumped, in the garden, 1 minute ago

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan say a new blood test could dramatically change how Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, potentially identifying aggressive forms of the illness in minutes — years earlier than current methods. #Canada www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...

A reminder that Stephen Harper is employed by the Sask. govt. as a consultant. Just sayin'....👇

Listen to a new episode of YXE Underground that takes listeners inside the YWCA Saskatoon’s Hopeful Hearts Home. This program is helping women and children get the supports they need after experiencing interpersonal violence. Listen 👇🏻 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/y...

#yqr #Regina #Saskatchewan

Former Toronto police officer alleges antisemitism & anti-black racism in high ranks. Idsinga goes Serpico. Will it matter?

A network of 20 inauthentic YouTube accounts has racked up nearly 40 million views by peddling lies, grievance, division and narratives normalizing the prospect of Alberta’s secession and annexation by the United States. @charlesrusnell.bsky.social reports. #abpoli

Unstoppable technology of the future still begging people to use it

www.theenergymix.com/alarm-bells-... “The chances for recouping public funds that have been sunken into the TMX are slim." New pipeline, despite Carney "promises," may yet see substantial outlays of public money that may never be recovered.”

Ford’s PCs vote to end access to political officials’ records

Doug Ford currently claiming he gets more phone calls than "anyone in the world." Today, MPPs will vote on a budget that shields the premier, his cabinet and all their staff from FOI scrutiny. It will also kill a court decision for the premier to hand over his phone records.

#FreeDariaEgereva Indigenous rights defender Daria Egereva is detained in Russia amid a wider crackdown on Indigenous activists. She faces up to 20 years in prison. Call on the authorities to drop all charges and release her immediately. 2026.amnesty.ch/fr/participe...

🔴 An Indigenous climate leader and a human rights defender risk 20 years of imprisonment in Russia! www.fidh.org/en/issues/hu... #FreeDariaEgereva #FreeNataliaLeongardt #JusticeFor17

#UNPFII: CIEL joins 100+ civil society organizations in strongly condemning the arbitrary detention of Indigenous leader Daria Egereva and human rights defender Natalia Leongardt for their peaceful work defending human rights & the environment. READ: climaterights.org/wp-content/u...

Indigenous leader Daria Egereva & human rights defender Natalia Leongardt risk 20 years in jail in Russia. Working with the UN to protect Indigenous rights & calling for climate action is not a crime. 100+ organizations demand their immediate release! climaterights.org/wp-content/u...

If approved, oil tanker traffic in Burrard Inlet will double. Putting ecosystems further at risk. Not to mention the climate destruction that oil represents. @mark-carney.bsky.social @avilewis.ca @davidebybc.bsky.social @emilylowan.bsky.social #cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli youtu.be/i-AsE-35A7M?...

Wow, is Florida OJ going to become future nostalgia? From 242 million boxes of FL oranges in 2003 to 12 million boxes of oranges now! An interesting looking at a fruit under different types of environmental pressures: slate.com/business/202... #scicomm 🧪

Fascinating new global research from Edelman on trust and health. If you work in health communications this is must-read stuff. The digital environment and AI specifically is changing the health information environment rapidly. www.edelman.com/trust/2026/t...

The province says Fort Chipewyan's children are healthy. Come meet them. Alberta withheld the data, then used its absence to say there was no crisis. These families are speaking out for the first time. Read this for #EarthDay. open.substack.com/pub/indigeno... @brandimorin.bsky.social

Every Canadian needs to read and understand this. And then help the beautiful people of Fort Chipewyan. open.substack.com/pub/indigeno...

What happens in Alberta won’t stay in Alberta: “This could end Canadian medicare …Alberta’s two-tier health-care scheme could spread to other provinces…[creating] a private, for-profit fast lane for what should be publicly insured care—and a slower, public lane for those who can’t afford to pay.”

#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where Fake Spring No. 4(?) is ending and there is up to 15 cm of fresh snow in the forecast 😂🤣

NEW: I've been shocked by some of the numbers I've been seeing on behind-the-meter power plants for data centers, so I did a little math. less than a dozen gas plants being built to power data centers for big tech companies could emit a maximum of nearly 130 million tons of CO2e each year (!)

“The Elbows Up for Climate campaign launched today with an open letter signed by more than 100 mayors and councillors from coast to coast to coast, urging all party leaders to advance Canada’s economic and climate security through five bold, and achievable actions.” #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s vision is “AI for all” — but what does he mean by that? And what are the costs–environmental and beyond–of AI data centres?

Alberta already has 4000+ orphan wells it hasn’t cleaned up — and it just got 4000+ more. With inadequate funding from industry, this leaves Albertans to bear the harms associated with unremediated wells near their homes and businesses. #abpoli @thenarwhal.ca with more 👇 buff.ly/C1mTDEr

With stakes this high, it’s hard to imagine electoral boundaries in Alberta becoming boring any time soon, writes Lisa Young. #abpoli

Canada Post workers start voting on tentative agreements today amidst major changes to the postal service and mixed signals from their union. For @pressprogress.ca I broke down what’s in the agreements and why some CUPW leaders are encouraging workers to vote 'no' pressprogress.ca/canada-post-...