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Brian Swane
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Sports media and communication. Stats junkie. 90s aficionado.
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had someone come in to a museum today and ask chatGPT how much it cost to enter and chatGPT gave an imaginary number and the person asked "are you sure it isn't free" and chatGPT went "I am sorry. Yes, entry to this museum is free" and then the person showed me that and demanded free entry
June 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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From me today: Investigation finds Alberta government not complying with freedom of information laws

www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Investigation finds Alberta government not complying with freedom of information laws
EDMONTON - Alberta's access to information watchdog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
May 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Canadians in the Sweet 16 ...

Women's Tournament:
Toby Fournier, Duke
Emma Koabel, Duke
Shayeann Day-Wilson, LSU
Sarah Te-Biasu, Maryland
Bella Tehrani, Notre Dame
Cassandre Prosper, Notre Dame
Avery Howell, USC

Men's Tournament:
Aden Holloway, Alabama
Olivier Rioux, Florida
Emanuel Sharp, Houston
March 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Canadians advancing to Round 2 of NCAA men's tournament:

Aden Holloway Alabama
Jalen Celestine Baylor
Olivier Rioux Florida
Ryan Nembhard Gonzaga
Emanuel Sharp Houston
Will Riley Illinois
Bryant Selebangue McNeese St.
Jovan Milicevic New Mexico
Keeshawn Barthelemy Oregon
Oliver Faubert Saint Mary's
March 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Jamal Murray and Andrew Wiggins are now tied for second most career NBA three-pointers by a Canadian player.

Top 5:
Steve Nash - 1,685
Jamal Murray - 1,122
Andrew Wiggins - 1,122
Kelly Olynyk - 913
Dillon Brooks - 846
March 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
RJ Barrett scored 29 points on Friday to become the 7th Canadian NBA player to join the 7,000-point club

Steve Nash - 17,387
Andrew Wiggins - 13,895
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 10,551
Jamal Murray - 9,230
Rick Fox - 8,966
Kelly Olynyk - 7,930
RJ Barrett - 7,011
February 22, 2025 at 7:09 AM
50-point games in NBA history by Canadian players:

55 - Jamal Murray, 2/12/25
54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 1/29/25
52 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 1/22/25
50 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 2/5/25
50 - Jamal Murray, 2/19/21
50 - Jamal Murray, 8/30/20 (playoffs)
50 - Jamal Murray, 8/23/20 (playoffs)
February 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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A follow up story from the Globe and Mail.
This type of journalism illustrates the importance of paying for news, supporting outlets that do good work. If you don't have money for a subscription, libraries have newspaper subscriptions. Support libraries too!
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta Minister stripped health agency of power to negotiate private surgical contracts, document shows
Letter alleges government eroded ex-CEO’s authority to negotiate deals
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
February 12, 2000: Vince Carter making memes before they existed.
February 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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43 pounds.

That’s how much fentanyl was seized at the Can/US border last year.
January 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Top 5 highest-scoring games by Canadians in the NBA regular season has a new addition for a 2nd straight week:
54 - Gilgeous-Alexander (1/22/25 OKC at GS)
52 - Gilgeous-Alexander (1/29/25 OKC vs UTA)
50 - Murray (2/19/21 DEN at CLE)
48 - Murray (11/5/18 DEN vs BOS)
47 - Wiggins (11/13/16 MIN vs LAL)
January 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Alberta Medical Association statement regarding the report of the Alberta COVID-19 Pandemic Data Review Task Force
January 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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joey celebrates his 30th birthday with a group of friends
ALT: joey celebrates his 30th birthday with a group of friends
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January 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Most points by Canadians in NBA regular season game:

54 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (1/22/25 OKC vs UTA)
50 - Jamal Murray (2/19/21 DEN at CLE)
48 - Jamal Murray (11/5/18 DEN vs BOS)
47 - Andrew Wiggins (11/13/16 MIN vs LAL)
46 - RJ Barrett (2/25/22 NYK vs MIA)
46 - Jamal Murray (12/29/18 DEN at PHX)
January 23, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Looks a bit chilly in KC
January 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Most NBA regular season points by Canadian players:

1) Steve Nash - 17387
2) Andrew Wiggins - 13661
3) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 10074
4) Rick Fox - 8966
5) Jamal Murray - 8891
6) Kelly Olynyk - 7879
7) RJ Barrett - 6831
8) Samuel Dalembert - 6814
9) Tristan Thompson - 6793
10) Dillon Brooks - 6398
January 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Most NBA regular season points by Canadian players:

1) Steve Nash - 17387
2) Andrew Wiggins - 13661
3) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 10074
4) Rick Fox - 8966
5) Jamal Murray - 8891
6) Kelly Olynyk - 7879
7) RJ Barrett - 6831
8) Samuel Dalembert - 6814
9) Tristan Thompson - 6793
10) Dillon Brooks - 6398
January 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 2 steals on Thursday, becoming the 6th Canadian to reach 600 steals and the fastest to do it (419 games)

Canadians with 600+ NBA regular season steals:
Rick Fox - 967
Steve Nash - 899
Andrew Wiggins - 706
Cory Joseph - 607
Kelly Olynyk - 607
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 601
January 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Most points by a Canadian in an NBA regular season game:

50 - Murray (2/19/21 DENvCLE)
48 - Murray (11/5/18 DENvBOS)
47 - Wiggins (11/13/16 MINvLAL)
46 - Barrett (2/25/22 NYKvMIA)
46 - Murray (12/29/18 DENvPHX)
45 - Gilgeous-Alexander (12/26/24 OKCvIND)
45 - Gilgeous-Alexander (11/11/24 OKCvLAC)
December 27, 2024 at 6:05 AM
Canadians to play for the Toronto Raptors:
Jamaal Magloire, 2011/12
Anthony Bennett, 2015/16
Cory Joseph, 2015/16-16/17
Chris Boucher, 2018/19-24/25
Oshae Brissett, 2019/20
Khem Birch, 2020/21-22/23
Dalano Banton, 2021/22-22/23
RJ Barrett, 2023/24-24/25
Kelly Olynyk, 2023/24-24/25
AJ Lawson, 2024/25
December 24, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Most double-doubles by Canadian NBA players this season:

RJ Barrett - 5
Bennedict Mathurin - 5
Zach Edey - 3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 2
Nickeil Alexander-Walker - 1
Trey Lyles - 1
Jamal Murray - 1
Andrew Wiggins - 1
December 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
NBA regular season triple-doubles by Canadians:

Barrett - 12/12/24 TOR@MIA
Barrett - 11/16/24 TOR@BOS
Murray - 1/20/23 DENvIND
Gilgeous-Alexander - 12/22/21 OKCvDEN
Wiggins - 1/18/20 MINvTOR
Gilgeous-Alexander - 1/13/20 OKC@MIN
Nash 4/19/06 - PHX@POR
Nash 3/30/05 - PHXvPHI
Nash 11/17/03 - DALvPOR
December 13, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Rachel Notley is resigning at the end of the month. The NDP ended 44 years of Conservative rule in Alberta under her leadership. No small feat.

Thank you for your service, tenacity, and integrity.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
I write with mixed feelings to announce that today I will be sending a letter to the Speaker of the Alberta Legislative Assembly, advising of my intent to resign my position as the MLA for Edmonton Strathcona, effective December 30, 2024.
December 12, 2024 at 5:26 PM
In OKC's win on Tuesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 10th Canadian player with 500 NBA regular season three-pointers:

1) Nash - 1,685
2) Wiggins - 1,061
3) Murray - 1,023
4) Olynyk - 890
5) Fox - 771
6) Brooks - 757
7) Dort - 615
8) Lyles - 587
9) Barrett - 581
10) Gilgeous-Alexander - 502
December 11, 2024 at 3:04 PM