Almoonir Dewji
@almoonir.bsky.social
Urban Advocate for People & Places
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the fact that our national broadcaster lets us watch every single damn Olympic event live *and* as on-demand replays... it rocks. my brain is melting out my ears from how many winter sports I have watched today. give the CBC more money, cowards
February 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
the fact that our national broadcaster lets us watch every single damn Olympic event live *and* as on-demand replays... it rocks. my brain is melting out my ears from how many winter sports I have watched today. give the CBC more money, cowards
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Day 1 comes to an end for Team Canada, and it saw a bronze just a few hours in from Valérie Maltais in the women's 3,000m.
Canada is one of eight countries with a medal so far — Team USA has none yet.
Also, a win for the women's hockey team vs Switzerland.
Day 2. 🔜
Canada is one of eight countries with a medal so far — Team USA has none yet.
Also, a win for the women's hockey team vs Switzerland.
Day 2. 🔜
February 7, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Day 1 comes to an end for Team Canada, and it saw a bronze just a few hours in from Valérie Maltais in the women's 3,000m.
Canada is one of eight countries with a medal so far — Team USA has none yet.
Also, a win for the women's hockey team vs Switzerland.
Day 2. 🔜
Canada is one of eight countries with a medal so far — Team USA has none yet.
Also, a win for the women's hockey team vs Switzerland.
Day 2. 🔜
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Long track speed skater Valérie Maltais has won Canada’s first medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Games – a bronze – in the women’s 3000m race on Saturday.
Maltais finished the race behind Italian Francesca Lollobrigida – who set an Olympic record with a time of 3:54.28 – and Norway’s Ragne Wiklund.
Maltais finished the race behind Italian Francesca Lollobrigida – who set an Olympic record with a time of 3:54.28 – and Norway’s Ragne Wiklund.
February 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Long track speed skater Valérie Maltais has won Canada’s first medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Games – a bronze – in the women’s 3000m race on Saturday.
Maltais finished the race behind Italian Francesca Lollobrigida – who set an Olympic record with a time of 3:54.28 – and Norway’s Ragne Wiklund.
Maltais finished the race behind Italian Francesca Lollobrigida – who set an Olympic record with a time of 3:54.28 – and Norway’s Ragne Wiklund.
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I spent some time with Abigail Strate earlier this week as she prepares to chase two Olympic podiums in ski jumping.
"I didn't really even realize how much of an effect it would have," she said.
She's a medal contender in Normal Hill right now.
gem.cbc.ca/ski-jumping-...
"I didn't really even realize how much of an effect it would have," she said.
She's a medal contender in Normal Hill right now.
gem.cbc.ca/ski-jumping-...
Ski Jumping: NH Individual (Women's) - Final
Watch Canadians Abigail Strate, Natalie Eilers and Nicole Maurer compete in the women's NH individual ski jumping final on Day 1 of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
gem.cbc.ca
February 7, 2026 at 4:58 PM
I spent some time with Abigail Strate earlier this week as she prepares to chase two Olympic podiums in ski jumping.
"I didn't really even realize how much of an effect it would have," she said.
She's a medal contender in Normal Hill right now.
gem.cbc.ca/ski-jumping-...
"I didn't really even realize how much of an effect it would have," she said.
She's a medal contender in Normal Hill right now.
gem.cbc.ca/ski-jumping-...
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BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
Valerie Maltais, in her 5th Olympics, wins bronze for Canada in the 3000m final.
It’s her first individual medal in long track speed skating. And it’s Canada’s first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Valerie Maltais, in her 5th Olympics, wins bronze for Canada in the 3000m final.
It’s her first individual medal in long track speed skating. And it’s Canada’s first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
February 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
BRONZE FOR CANADA 🇨🇦
Valerie Maltais, in her 5th Olympics, wins bronze for Canada in the 3000m final.
It’s her first individual medal in long track speed skating. And it’s Canada’s first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Valerie Maltais, in her 5th Olympics, wins bronze for Canada in the 3000m final.
It’s her first individual medal in long track speed skating. And it’s Canada’s first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Medal potential for Canada to be sure folks in the women's 3000m speed skating final.
It's starting in minutes. Isabelle Weidemann won bronze in this event at the Olympics for years ago. Three Canadians competing in the event.
Watch live here: gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
It's starting in minutes. Isabelle Weidemann won bronze in this event at the Olympics for years ago. Three Canadians competing in the event.
Watch live here: gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
Speed Skating: 3000m (Women's) - Final
Watch Canadians Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais and Laura Hall compete in the women's 3000m speed skating final on Day 1 of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
gem.cbc.ca
February 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Medal potential for Canada to be sure folks in the women's 3000m speed skating final.
It's starting in minutes. Isabelle Weidemann won bronze in this event at the Olympics for years ago. Three Canadians competing in the event.
Watch live here: gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
It's starting in minutes. Isabelle Weidemann won bronze in this event at the Olympics for years ago. Three Canadians competing in the event.
Watch live here: gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
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Scoop: Canadian Tire pleads guilty to false advertising in Quebec, will pay a $1.2 million fine. The company had engaged in "high-low" pricing, where it advertised regular product prices in flyers but rarely actually sold them at those prices: www.donotpassgo.ca/p/canadian-t...
Canadian Tire Pleads Guilty To False Advertising
Quebec prosecutors file 74 counts of violating consumer protection laws regarding regular prices on products, retailer to pay $1.2 million fine
www.donotpassgo.ca
February 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Scoop: Canadian Tire pleads guilty to false advertising in Quebec, will pay a $1.2 million fine. The company had engaged in "high-low" pricing, where it advertised regular product prices in flyers but rarely actually sold them at those prices: www.donotpassgo.ca/p/canadian-t...
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A Canadian medal chance at 10am ET in the women's 3,000m speed skating to start the competition at the temporary venue.
Isabelle Weidemann is the 2022 bronze medalist.
Valérie Maltais had three podiums on the World Cup tour this season.
gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
Isabelle Weidemann is the 2022 bronze medalist.
Valérie Maltais had three podiums on the World Cup tour this season.
gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
Speed Skating: 3000m (Women's) - Final
Watch the women's 3000m speed skating final on Day 1 of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
gem.cbc.ca
February 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
A Canadian medal chance at 10am ET in the women's 3,000m speed skating to start the competition at the temporary venue.
Isabelle Weidemann is the 2022 bronze medalist.
Valérie Maltais had three podiums on the World Cup tour this season.
gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
Isabelle Weidemann is the 2022 bronze medalist.
Valérie Maltais had three podiums on the World Cup tour this season.
gem.cbc.ca/speed-skatin...
Great piece by @dougsaunders.bsky.social
“The important political message is that temporary immigrants were never a good idea, because they don’t create housing and employment-generating businesses the way permanent immigrants do”
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
“The important political message is that temporary immigrants were never a good idea, because they don’t create housing and employment-generating businesses the way permanent immigrants do”
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
Carney’s choice: Ice out illegal migrants, or treat them like the assets they are
The Canadian permits of millions of temporary residents will expire this year. It would be economically foolish to send them all back
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Great piece by @dougsaunders.bsky.social
“The important political message is that temporary immigrants were never a good idea, because they don’t create housing and employment-generating businesses the way permanent immigrants do”
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
“The important political message is that temporary immigrants were never a good idea, because they don’t create housing and employment-generating businesses the way permanent immigrants do”
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
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Happy Friday to all that #yycbike! And remember to hit those refrozen death puddles at full speed. It’s a real adrenaline rush when you break through half way across! 😬
February 6, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Happy Friday to all that #yycbike! And remember to hit those refrozen death puddles at full speed. It’s a real adrenaline rush when you break through half way across! 😬
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So I am one of the economist who harassed Harper to intervene with fiscal policy in the 2008 financial collapse. He literally didn’t give a flying fig
February 5, 2026 at 6:08 PM
So I am one of the economist who harassed Harper to intervene with fiscal policy in the 2008 financial collapse. He literally didn’t give a flying fig
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OneSoccer continues to add to its broadcast rights portfolio, adding the NWSL for 2026 on a non-exclusive deal.
More than 20 #CanWNT eligible players are currently in the NWSL.
NSL seems to remain on TSN, CBC while Netflix has women’s World Cup rights.
More than 20 #CanWNT eligible players are currently in the NWSL.
NSL seems to remain on TSN, CBC while Netflix has women’s World Cup rights.
February 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
OneSoccer continues to add to its broadcast rights portfolio, adding the NWSL for 2026 on a non-exclusive deal.
More than 20 #CanWNT eligible players are currently in the NWSL.
NSL seems to remain on TSN, CBC while Netflix has women’s World Cup rights.
More than 20 #CanWNT eligible players are currently in the NWSL.
NSL seems to remain on TSN, CBC while Netflix has women’s World Cup rights.
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We’ve arrived on Bluesky! No fare needed, just follow along for service updates, tips, and a peek at how we keep Calgary moving. #CTRiders
February 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
We’ve arrived on Bluesky! No fare needed, just follow along for service updates, tips, and a peek at how we keep Calgary moving. #CTRiders
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Canada is reportedly considering joining Australia in banning youth from accessing social media. Josh Tabish, a senior director with @progresschamber.org, says that would be a bad idea.
Here's what he thinks Canada should do instead.
Here's what he thinks Canada should do instead.
Q&A: Why Canada shouldn’t ban kids from social media | BetaKit
Tech policy advocate Josh Tabish explains why he thinks a social media ban for youth isn’t the right move, and what could be done instead.
betakit.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Canada is reportedly considering joining Australia in banning youth from accessing social media. Josh Tabish, a senior director with @progresschamber.org, says that would be a bad idea.
Here's what he thinks Canada should do instead.
Here's what he thinks Canada should do instead.
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Hey, neighbour!
Chinook Blast is back for another year, and the lineup at the newly completed Eau Claire Plaza is bigger and better than ever. I encourage everyone to visit Calgary's premiere winter festival to take in music, shopping, lights, arts and culture, and more until February 16.
Chinook Blast is back for another year, and the lineup at the newly completed Eau Claire Plaza is bigger and better than ever. I encourage everyone to visit Calgary's premiere winter festival to take in music, shopping, lights, arts and culture, and more until February 16.
February 1, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Hey, neighbour!
Chinook Blast is back for another year, and the lineup at the newly completed Eau Claire Plaza is bigger and better than ever. I encourage everyone to visit Calgary's premiere winter festival to take in music, shopping, lights, arts and culture, and more until February 16.
Chinook Blast is back for another year, and the lineup at the newly completed Eau Claire Plaza is bigger and better than ever. I encourage everyone to visit Calgary's premiere winter festival to take in music, shopping, lights, arts and culture, and more until February 16.
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This is your reminder to follow Devin for Canadian Olympic coverage. Get ready to cheer on all of our athletes! 🇨🇦 ⛷️ 🛷 🏒
The final countdown.
We are 6 days, 3 hours and 47 minutes away from the start of the 2026 Olympics.
And we are 34 days, 3 hours and 47 minutes away from the 2026 Paralympics. Tick tock folks.
We are 6 days, 3 hours and 47 minutes away from the start of the 2026 Olympics.
And we are 34 days, 3 hours and 47 minutes away from the 2026 Paralympics. Tick tock folks.
January 31, 2026 at 3:25 PM
This is your reminder to follow Devin for Canadian Olympic coverage. Get ready to cheer on all of our athletes! 🇨🇦 ⛷️ 🛷 🏒
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If you're heading down to Chinook Blast, Oxford properties have a discounted parking rate.
• Eau Claire Tower (600 3 Ave SW)
• Centennial Place (520 3 Ave SW)
• 400 Third (400 3 Ave SW)
Promo code: CBLAST2026
www.chinookblast.ca/wp-content/u...
via www.chinookblast.ca/know-before-... #Calgary
• Eau Claire Tower (600 3 Ave SW)
• Centennial Place (520 3 Ave SW)
• 400 Third (400 3 Ave SW)
Promo code: CBLAST2026
www.chinookblast.ca/wp-content/u...
via www.chinookblast.ca/know-before-... #Calgary
January 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM
If you're heading down to Chinook Blast, Oxford properties have a discounted parking rate.
• Eau Claire Tower (600 3 Ave SW)
• Centennial Place (520 3 Ave SW)
• 400 Third (400 3 Ave SW)
Promo code: CBLAST2026
www.chinookblast.ca/wp-content/u...
via www.chinookblast.ca/know-before-... #Calgary
• Eau Claire Tower (600 3 Ave SW)
• Centennial Place (520 3 Ave SW)
• 400 Third (400 3 Ave SW)
Promo code: CBLAST2026
www.chinookblast.ca/wp-content/u...
via www.chinookblast.ca/know-before-... #Calgary
If you live in Calgary Centre I urge you to contact MP Greg McLean (greg.mclean@parl.gc.ca) and tell him that as an Albertan & resident of riding, I ask that he, along with other Alberta MPs - which now includes leader Pierre Poilievre - to condemn this group’s action and call it what it is -treason
Exclusive: The Trump administration has held covert meetings with fringe separatists from the oil-rich Canadian province as a rift deepens between Washington and Ottawa. ft.trib.al/zYlleOJ
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 PM
If you live in Calgary Centre I urge you to contact MP Greg McLean (greg.mclean@parl.gc.ca) and tell him that as an Albertan & resident of riding, I ask that he, along with other Alberta MPs - which now includes leader Pierre Poilievre - to condemn this group’s action and call it what it is -treason
Sobeys parent to close Voilà e-commerce facilities in Alberta by
@susinsky.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
@susinsky.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Sobeys parent to close Voilà e-commerce facilities in Alberta by
@susinsky.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
@susinsky.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/41d6cf9...
Insightful analysis by Jennifer on the newly announced “Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit”
As promised -- something quick on the GST Credit revamp and today's announcement on food affordability.
open.substack.com/pub/robsonj/...
open.substack.com/pub/robsonj/...
Something quick on the GST/HST Credit enhancements and today's federal announcement on food affordability
About a year ago (almost exactly to the day), I posted a long and data heavy blog about the various ways that the Trump administration and changes in Canada-U.S.
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Insightful analysis by Jennifer on the newly announced “Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit”
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Everyone wants doctors to move freely between provinces. Here’s why it doesn’t much happen
Everyone wants doctors to move freely between provinces. Here’s why it doesn’t much happen
One Quebec doctor hoped to practise in rural Ontario but found the authorization process so onerous that he reconsidered: “I have enough places to work, forget this."
www.thestar.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Everyone wants doctors to move freely between provinces. Here’s why it doesn’t much happen
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Snowy Morning
Robert Bateman
2004
Robert Bateman
2004
January 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Snowy Morning
Robert Bateman
2004
Robert Bateman
2004
A must see.
HPR review: Juliet gets the last laugh in irreverent satire that sets sights on the Bard calgaryherald.com/entertainmen...
January 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
A must see.