Charles Rusnell
@charlesrusnell.bsky.social
Independent investigative journalist in Edmonton, Alberta. Ex Ottawa Citizen, Edmonton Journal, CBC. Contact in confidence at journalismtips@protonmail.com
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January 7, 2026 at 2:18 AM
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Bryan Ward acted for Mraiche in a property flipped to the Alberta government for a $300,000 profit.
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Mraiche Profited from Quick Sale of Property to UCP Government | The Tyee
The multimillionaire under scrutiny for lucrative Alberta Health Services dealings made $300,000 on land he owned just three months.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Bryan Ward acted for Mraiche in a property flipped to the Alberta government for a $300,000 profit.
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Why should Alberta stay in Canada? The reasons aren’t just economic or legal. I hope you will read and share my robust rebuttal to those trying to break up our country. And I hope you’ll respond. #cdnpoli #Alberta #ableg #abpoli #Canada #SenateofCanada
The Case for Sticking Around - Alberta Views
Let’s not quit Canada. Let’s make it better for everyone—including Albertans
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January 5, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Former AHS director alleges he was under surveillance, harassed because he pushed back against Premier Danielle Smith govt and its decision to fire the health agency's CEO
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
Former AHS board member alleges he was harassed for pushing back against Smith government
Affidavit from Sandy Edmonstone details surveillance, threats and reputational attacks
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Former AHS director alleges he was under surveillance, harassed because he pushed back against Premier Danielle Smith govt and its decision to fire the health agency's CEO
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... By @tuthanhha.bsky.social
It's also an important case to help fund. A five-week trial will be very expensive. I donated because @thenarwhal.ca is serving not only the only interests of all Canadian journalists but also the public's right to be independently informed.
January 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
It's also an important case to help fund. A five-week trial will be very expensive. I donated because @thenarwhal.ca is serving not only the only interests of all Canadian journalists but also the public's right to be independently informed.
Just watched an incredible fake AI generated video featuring Pierre Poilievre shilling for an AI investment program. Also features a fake CBC story. Could easily fool some people.
January 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Just watched an incredible fake AI generated video featuring Pierre Poilievre shilling for an AI investment program. Also features a fake CBC story. Could easily fool some people.
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The Narwhal is suing the RCMP to protect press freedom for all Canadians, and our case will be heard in a Vancouver courtroom beginning next week. We’re counting on your support as the case unfolds, so here’s what you need to know. 🧵
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The Narwhal is suing the RCMP to protect press freedom for all Canadians, and our case will be heard in a Vancouver courtroom beginning next week. We’re counting on your support as the case unfolds, so here’s what you need to know. 🧵
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The US “openly flaunting international law sends a signal to all of us that every president and every prime minister is potentially a target of US military action. There doesn’t seem to be any constraints on what the Trump administration would consider.” — former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The US “openly flaunting international law sends a signal to all of us that every president and every prime minister is potentially a target of US military action. There doesn’t seem to be any constraints on what the Trump administration would consider.” — former Canadian ambassador to Venezuela
Via @zoeyunker.bsky.social
Is Trans Mountain's Profitability an Accounting Illusion? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Is Trans Mountain's Profitability an Accounting Illusion? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Is Trans Mountain’s Profitability an Accounting Illusion? | The Tyee
How the finances of Canada’s government-owned pipeline may look better than they are.
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January 3, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Via @zoeyunker.bsky.social
Is Trans Mountain's Profitability an Accounting Illusion? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Is Trans Mountain's Profitability an Accounting Illusion? via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
Via U of A professor emeritus Stan Houston.
A Year of Health Science Under Siege via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
A Year of Health Science Under Siege via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
A Year of Health Science Under Siege | The Tyee
When leaders mirror Stalin by promoting false dogma, we must defend evidence-based reason. Lives depend on it.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Via U of A professor emeritus Stan Houston.
A Year of Health Science Under Siege via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
A Year of Health Science Under Siege via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
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My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
My dad, 85 years old, suffering from the effects of a 2 year struggle with cancer, and chief of surgery at the Chinook Regional Hospital for decades, was moved from an already overcrowded space to an “overcapacity room” while he recovers from a stomach bleed and pneumonia. This is the room. 🧵🧵🧵
Thank you Chris.
January 1, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Thank you Chris.
Thanks Hazel. More stories to come in 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Thanks Hazel. More stories to come in 2026.
There are so many investigative stories that need to be done in Alberta. And supporting this work is now tax deductible.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
There are so many investigative stories that need to be done in Alberta. And supporting this work is now tax deductible.
Final Day! Join The Tyee's Year-End Builder Drive via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/202...
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One of the writers for South Park had the foresight to claim the domain names, and is already posting to "Ring in the New Year with the Epstein Dancers"
What could be better than that?
www.trumpkennedycenter.org
What could be better than that?
www.trumpkennedycenter.org
HOME | Trump Kennedy Center
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December 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
One of the writers for South Park had the foresight to claim the domain names, and is already posting to "Ring in the New Year with the Epstein Dancers"
What could be better than that?
www.trumpkennedycenter.org
What could be better than that?
www.trumpkennedycenter.org
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I wonder how he's still employed by The Atlantic.
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Why Was The Atlantic’s David Frum Working With Israel’s Ambassador?
Hacked emails reveal the magazine editor’s shady work with Israel’s U.N. ambassador.
newrepublic.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I wonder how he's still employed by The Atlantic.
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A few months ago, former NDP MP @charlieangus104.bsky.social was planning a quiet retirement and to write a book. Then U.S. President Donald Trump was elected and it all changed. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #politics
Former MP Charlie Angus planned a quiet retirement. Now, he'd rather 'kick at the darkness' | CBC News
Earlier this year, former New Democratic Party MP Charlie Angus was preparing to wrap up a two-decade-long career in the House of Commons, retire and write a book. Then U.S. President Donald Trump was...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A few months ago, former NDP MP @charlieangus104.bsky.social was planning a quiet retirement and to write a book. Then U.S. President Donald Trump was elected and it all changed. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #politics
A story devoid of facts.
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
A story devoid of facts.
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/u...
Also, how is 54 per cent "most Canadians?" It's a minor majority that could shift in a week. What is the value of this polling, in any way, to public discourse?
December 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Also, how is 54 per cent "most Canadians?" It's a minor majority that could shift in a week. What is the value of this polling, in any way, to public discourse?
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I challenge you to read this without teering up.
And if you don't, enough said.
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And if you don't, enough said.
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Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I challenge you to read this without teering up.
And if you don't, enough said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
And if you don't, enough said.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Also, Smith suggesting the federal judge appointment process is politically biased is yet again another example of brazen hypocrisy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Appointment of judges politically biased in Alberta, critics say | CBC News
The process for appointing provincial court judges in Alberta should be reformed because it favours candidates with ties to the Progressive Conservative party, lawyers say.
www.cbc.ca
December 24, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Also, Smith suggesting the federal judge appointment process is politically biased is yet again another example of brazen hypocrisy. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The UCP govt was warned months ago this would happen. They refused to listen or to act. Now Albertans will needlessly suffer and some will die. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
December 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The UCP govt was warned months ago this would happen. They refused to listen or to act. Now Albertans will needlessly suffer and some will die. thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...