Smiling Bill
@billdit.bsky.social
Cdn media worker watching from behind the scenes. Mixtape maker, tech wrestler, comedy connoisseur, first name forgetter , sleep enthusiast, daydream believer. (Sunglass sitter-onner).
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“Cheers & applause erupted from the audience in the Rocky View County council chamber on Tuesday after councillors voted 6-1 to reject a plan for an AI data centre complex, citing concerns about its proposed location & potential impacts”
#abpoli #ableg
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#abpoli #ableg
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Alberta wants to become an AI data centre hub, but this rural county just rejected a big proposal | CBC News
A proposed data centre complex just northeast of Calgary in Rocky View County was rejected by council 6-1 after residents voiced concerns about its location on farmland and uncertainty around its futu...
www.cbc.ca
September 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
“Cheers & applause erupted from the audience in the Rocky View County council chamber on Tuesday after councillors voted 6-1 to reject a plan for an AI data centre complex, citing concerns about its proposed location & potential impacts”
#abpoli #ableg
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#abpoli #ableg
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After a week like this... This scene is still on repeat in my mind.
www.infobae.com/america/g20-...
www.infobae.com/america/g20-...
Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince jocular high-five
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman enthusiastically greeted each other at the G20 Summit in Argentina
www.infobae.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
After a week like this... This scene is still on repeat in my mind.
www.infobae.com/america/g20-...
www.infobae.com/america/g20-...
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Looking for something different? Listen to the “Sweet Little Human” podcast out of Denmark. Hosted by a cynical, whiskey-drinking Mother Nature, and voiced by none other than THE Iggy Pop. Warning: Swearing. Adult, punk-ass, climate change content.)
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
Sweet Little Human
Education Podcast · Poor Mother Nature. It's been a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction, anx...
podcasts.apple.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Looking for something different? Listen to the “Sweet Little Human” podcast out of Denmark. Hosted by a cynical, whiskey-drinking Mother Nature, and voiced by none other than THE Iggy Pop. Warning: Swearing. Adult, punk-ass, climate change content.)
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
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During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
Alberta wasted more than $100M in lab privatization effort: Auditor general report
dynalifey
edmontonjournal.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
During the same week that the UCP is expanding privatization, the auditor general finds that government interference cost taxpayers over $100 million.
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
How can anyone deny it’s the government that’s the problem?
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
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Ontario, you have just lost your voice in your child’s education. Bit by bit, Ford is silencing you. Don’t blame the school boards when they can’t help you.
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Ontario education minister eyes more possible school board takeovers as Bill 33 passes | CBC News
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says a newly passed bill granting him more powers to take control of school boards is a start, but not the end, of changes to education governance.
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Ontario, you have just lost your voice in your child’s education. Bit by bit, Ford is silencing you. Don’t blame the school boards when they can’t help you.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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1/7 The Trump–Vance war is being fought behind the scenes.
What would a Vance victory mean for US policy?
He is even worse and more dangerous than Trump ⬇️
What would a Vance victory mean for US policy?
He is even worse and more dangerous than Trump ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
1/7 The Trump–Vance war is being fought behind the scenes.
What would a Vance victory mean for US policy?
He is even worse and more dangerous than Trump ⬇️
What would a Vance victory mean for US policy?
He is even worse and more dangerous than Trump ⬇️
Scott Galaway nails it with his clear-eyed assessment of a U.S. trade policy "based on one man's blood sugar level". 😂
His words must've rung true because he spoke for over 2min WITHOUT INTERRUPTION by the other two talking heads. That's unheard of, right?
youtu.be/PHf3Z8J9JKw?...
His words must've rung true because he spoke for over 2min WITHOUT INTERRUPTION by the other two talking heads. That's unheard of, right?
youtu.be/PHf3Z8J9JKw?...
Scott Galloway on Trump's Idiotic Back Stabbing of Canada
YouTube video by greenmanbucket
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November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Scott Galaway nails it with his clear-eyed assessment of a U.S. trade policy "based on one man's blood sugar level". 😂
His words must've rung true because he spoke for over 2min WITHOUT INTERRUPTION by the other two talking heads. That's unheard of, right?
youtu.be/PHf3Z8J9JKw?...
His words must've rung true because he spoke for over 2min WITHOUT INTERRUPTION by the other two talking heads. That's unheard of, right?
youtu.be/PHf3Z8J9JKw?...
On a lighter note... My wife shared this with me tonight.
It's science. 😂
It's science. 😂
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
On a lighter note... My wife shared this with me tonight.
It's science. 😂
It's science. 😂
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This is an unhinged assault on the future of the City of Vancouver
NEW: Councillors and sources inside the City of Vancouver say the city's mayor, Ken Sim, will put forth a budget Wednesday that will eliminate the city's celebrated climate and sustainability department.
Vancouver mayor plans to eliminate city's climate and sustainability department
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is planning to eliminate the city's sustainability and climate department under the guise of a push to prevent increases to property taxes. Canada's National Observer learned a...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 AM
This is an unhinged assault on the future of the City of Vancouver
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As someone who grew up in the area, it is very upsetting that the province is considering selling off portions of Wasaga beach provincial park. In addition to being a nature area accessible from Toronto it also has a big role in wildlife preservation (esp. the piping plovers).
I wrote about this too. Why isn’t Ontario hitting the barricades in rage? We’ve so little lake access. Entirely privatized shorelines. You could give the province away to oligarchs & people would be meh. Thx to Fatima for calling this early on.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
As someone who grew up in the area, it is very upsetting that the province is considering selling off portions of Wasaga beach provincial park. In addition to being a nature area accessible from Toronto it also has a big role in wildlife preservation (esp. the piping plovers).
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You may want to give some of their policy a read. It's Harper 2.0 and the policies align with those of the tyrant to the south. bsky.app/profile/gree...
You've probably heard of Bill C-12 and C-2, but there's a slate of other bills that, when assembled together transformer style, could create a freedom repression machine that rivals the one south of the border.
We broke down how it would work >> act.gp/4i9pU1b #Cdnpoli
📹 via leftiejane on IG
We broke down how it would work >> act.gp/4i9pU1b #Cdnpoli
📹 via leftiejane on IG
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
You may want to give some of their policy a read. It's Harper 2.0 and the policies align with those of the tyrant to the south. bsky.app/profile/gree...
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In this ugly world we’re all trying to navigate this is a nice bright light in a very dark tunnel.
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'I hope this becomes a lasting tradition.' Dodgers fans ease Blue Jays' World Series loss with $30,000 in donations to SickKids — Toronto Star
Many fans donated $51 as a tribute to Blue Jays relievers, who put the number on their caps to pay respects to L.A. pitcher Alex Vesia, who missed the World Series due to a serious family matter.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In this ugly world we’re all trying to navigate this is a nice bright light in a very dark tunnel.
apple.news/AROekx6yqQcC...
apple.news/AROekx6yqQcC...
Captain Canada is spending his social currency as fast as he can. You let your hero mask slip Douglas. youtu.be/tGJsaAOWIvs?...
Premier Ford scraps fixed election dates in Ontario, calling it a 'fake Liberal law'
YouTube video by CityNews
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October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Captain Canada is spending his social currency as fast as he can. You let your hero mask slip Douglas. youtu.be/tGJsaAOWIvs?...
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Postmedia—one of Canada’s largest media companies—is controlled by U.S. hedge fund Chatham Asset Management, putting much of Canadian news under foreign influence.
Foreign ownership means U.S. priorities shaping stories instead of Canadian values.
Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Foreign ownership means U.S. priorities shaping stories instead of Canadian values.
Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
October 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Postmedia—one of Canada’s largest media companies—is controlled by U.S. hedge fund Chatham Asset Management, putting much of Canadian news under foreign influence.
Foreign ownership means U.S. priorities shaping stories instead of Canadian values.
Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Foreign ownership means U.S. priorities shaping stories instead of Canadian values.
Sign & share: www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...
Boy, we've come a long way since this little ditty.
#SchoolhouseRock
#NoMoreKings
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#SchoolhouseRock
#NoMoreKings
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No More Kings - Schoolhouse Rock Boston Tea Party
YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock
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October 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Boy, we've come a long way since this little ditty.
#SchoolhouseRock
#NoMoreKings
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q
#SchoolhouseRock
#NoMoreKings
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q
Ontario runs anti-tariff ad.
--> Trump hates it and cuts off all tariff talks with Canada
--> causes ad to CATCH FIRE on social media
#LeopardsAteMyFace #StreisandEffect
--> Trump hates it and cuts off all tariff talks with Canada
--> causes ad to CATCH FIRE on social media
#LeopardsAteMyFace #StreisandEffect
October 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Ontario runs anti-tariff ad.
--> Trump hates it and cuts off all tariff talks with Canada
--> causes ad to CATCH FIRE on social media
#LeopardsAteMyFace #StreisandEffect
--> Trump hates it and cuts off all tariff talks with Canada
--> causes ad to CATCH FIRE on social media
#LeopardsAteMyFace #StreisandEffect
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😆
Awesome! 😁
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Awesome! 😁
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#Francesk🇨🇦 (@franann61)
This is Canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️❤️.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
😆
Awesome! 😁
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Awesome! 😁
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Response from PA Department of State. (Background on Marks will follow)
I told ETA (and Nate directly) that they were creating disinformation out of their ignorance of our data and were sending their letter to knowledgeable and experienced staff.
they don't entertain fools
@votebeat.org
I told ETA (and Nate directly) that they were creating disinformation out of their ignorance of our data and were sending their letter to knowledgeable and experienced staff.
they don't entertain fools
@votebeat.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'd like to know where this leads... and I'd also like to know why this forensic statistical analysis doesn't have more resources behind it. I mean, the future of modern democracy rests on this investigation's findings.
youtu.be/1nus5JA3Vh4
electiontruthalliance.org
youtu.be/1nus5JA3Vh4
electiontruthalliance.org
October 20, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I'd like to know where this leads... and I'd also like to know why this forensic statistical analysis doesn't have more resources behind it. I mean, the future of modern democracy rests on this investigation's findings.
youtu.be/1nus5JA3Vh4
electiontruthalliance.org
youtu.be/1nus5JA3Vh4
electiontruthalliance.org
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Debbie Brockman of WGN in Chicago has hired an attorney and plans to fight back against her unlawful arrest and detention by ICE.
Freedom of the press is under attack.
Tackling and arresting journalists is another step towards state run media.
Bring on the lawsuits.
Freedom of the press is under attack.
Tackling and arresting journalists is another step towards state run media.
Bring on the lawsuits.
WGN-TV producer hires attorney to ‘pursue all legal avenues’ after ICE detention
Debbie Brockman and her legal team “adamantly deny” allegations that she assaulted federal officers during an immigration enforcement action.
www.chicagotribune.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Debbie Brockman of WGN in Chicago has hired an attorney and plans to fight back against her unlawful arrest and detention by ICE.
Freedom of the press is under attack.
Tackling and arresting journalists is another step towards state run media.
Bring on the lawsuits.
Freedom of the press is under attack.
Tackling and arresting journalists is another step towards state run media.
Bring on the lawsuits.
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This is significant.
October 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
This is significant.
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It is Book Launch day for @amaramarasingam.bsky.social and My edited volume "Contemporary Far-Right Culture The Art, Music, and Everyday Practices of Violent Extremism"
www.routledge.com/Contemporary...
www.routledge.com/Contemporary...
September 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It is Book Launch day for @amaramarasingam.bsky.social and My edited volume "Contemporary Far-Right Culture The Art, Music, and Everyday Practices of Violent Extremism"
www.routledge.com/Contemporary...
www.routledge.com/Contemporary...
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Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
October 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Please enjoy my cartoon in today's Toronto Star
Is this an idea whose time has come?
"Instead of the President's Choice, imagine... the People's Choice"
An explainer I made with @breachmedia.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPuE...
An explainer I made with @breachmedia.ca
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPuE...
Why Canada needs public grocery stores
YouTube video by The Breach
www.youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Is this an idea whose time has come?
I hope initiatives like this help turn the tide of misinformation in Canada. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...
Canada’s National Observer unveils a powerful tool for fighting disinformation
Civic Searchlight brings together municipal meeting transcripts from across Canada into a searchable database for the first time. It has already been used to fight disinformation, report on impact, di...
www.nationalobserver.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I hope initiatives like this help turn the tide of misinformation in Canada. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/08/n...