R Hunter
@divarmh.bsky.social
Retired- living the dream- Cheering on all our Grands from the sidelines; fan of Canadian Tennis and Soccer; Progressive Politics. she/her
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There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta legislation would change citizen referendum rules, restrict political party names | CBC News
Bill 14, introduced Thursday by Justice Minister Mickey Amery, transfers powers from the chief electoral officer to the minister when deciding whether citizen petition initiatives should proceed. It a...
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December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
There is a LOT in this legislation, to the point that big changes for Alberta's legal regulator are all the way at the bottom, including:
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
-Law Society of Alberta can't mandate training/education beyond a specific scope
-Conduct decision appeals go to Court of King's Bench
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
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Sam Mraiche was investigated by Elections Alberta over alleged illegal political donations
Regulator says Mraiche was being investigated this year in connection to an alleged straw donor scheme
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December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
SCOOP: Elections Alberta investigated Sam Mraiche over allegations he made illegal political donations in 2023
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... w @tomcardoso.bsky.social
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Everything you need to know about Justice Feasby’s ruling on the Alberta separatism question today, from @jack-farrell.bsky.social : www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Judge calls Alberta bill on referendum drives undemocratic, disrespect to rule of law
EDMONTON - An Alberta judge tasked with reviewing the constitutionality of a proposed referendum question on the province separating from Canada is calling a new government bill undemocratic, as it
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December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Everything you need to know about Justice Feasby’s ruling on the Alberta separatism question today, from @jack-farrell.bsky.social : www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Quite the scathing 'epilogue' that Justice Feasby added to his decision, in response to legislation tabled by Alberta's UCP government just yesterday:
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3 Edmonton-area schools dealing with respiratory illness outbreaks as flu shot numbers lag
3 Edmonton-area schools dealing with respiratory illness outbreaks as flu shot numbers lag
With three Edmonton-area schools dealing with outbreaks of respiratory illnesses as we get deeper into December, medical professionals across the province say getting vaccinated for influenza and COVID-19 are good ways to try to prevent getting sick.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
3 Edmonton-area schools dealing with respiratory illness outbreaks as flu shot numbers lag
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And before you go thinking this is just an AHS problem... today the Misercordia was looking no better with almost 90% of it's ED being blocked by admitted in patients who could not be transferred to a bed on the floor.
Our system is imploding, and our govt continues w Chaos!
5/6
Our system is imploding, and our govt continues w Chaos!
5/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
And before you go thinking this is just an AHS problem... today the Misercordia was looking no better with almost 90% of it's ED being blocked by admitted in patients who could not be transferred to a bed on the floor.
Our system is imploding, and our govt continues w Chaos!
5/6
Our system is imploding, and our govt continues w Chaos!
5/6
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Meanwhile the govt's plan is to PRIVATIZE care and drive even more HCWs and specialists out of the overflowing hospitals that are barely coping.
Alberta has NEVER seen overcrowding this severe!
4/6
Alberta has NEVER seen overcrowding this severe!
4/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Meanwhile the govt's plan is to PRIVATIZE care and drive even more HCWs and specialists out of the overflowing hospitals that are barely coping.
Alberta has NEVER seen overcrowding this severe!
4/6
Alberta has NEVER seen overcrowding this severe!
4/6
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Over 100 sick pts, many accompanied by family members, seeking medical attention, and being stranded in a waiting room that was never even designed to hold even 50 pts in it...
They had to spill over into internal waiting rooms and hallways and EMS hold spaces...
2/6
They had to spill over into internal waiting rooms and hallways and EMS hold spaces...
2/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Over 100 sick pts, many accompanied by family members, seeking medical attention, and being stranded in a waiting room that was never even designed to hold even 50 pts in it...
They had to spill over into internal waiting rooms and hallways and EMS hold spaces...
2/6
They had to spill over into internal waiting rooms and hallways and EMS hold spaces...
2/6
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There is no possible way to prevent serious morbidity and mortality when ED WRs have 100 people in them... Safe and Timely care just isn't possible with overcrowding like that...
We used to be able to do so much better.
Albertans DESERVE so much better.
6/6
We used to be able to do so much better.
Albertans DESERVE so much better.
6/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
There is no possible way to prevent serious morbidity and mortality when ED WRs have 100 people in them... Safe and Timely care just isn't possible with overcrowding like that...
We used to be able to do so much better.
Albertans DESERVE so much better.
6/6
We used to be able to do so much better.
Albertans DESERVE so much better.
6/6
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CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
December 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
CONDOLANCES to my colleagues and the patients in the Edmonton Area.
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
They seem to be breaking overcrowding records everyday in Edmonton.
Last night the RAH ED had over 100 (ONE HUNDRED!) pts waiting in its waiting room.
Just try to imagine that...
1/6
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“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
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BREAKING: Big Aussie Coal *is* Going to Strip Mine the Alberta Rockies After All
“When it comes to coal mining, people do not want to see mountaintop removal,” she said.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
“the fact is Northback’s Grassy Mountain coal mine will be an open pit mine, even though Smith promised Albertans it won’t be.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Many questions and a lot of disinformation about the #ForeverCanadian petition. Here are some straight facts about what’s next. Premier has two choices. Which one will she make?
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
Pro-Confederation petition verified by Elections Alberta | Hanomansing Tonight
YouTube video by CBC News
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December 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Many questions and a lot of disinformation about the #ForeverCanadian petition. Here are some straight facts about what’s next. Premier has two choices. Which one will she make?
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
#ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/aZyCe7xrfDg
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This guy gets it. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Alberta-Ottawa MOU is a climate breakthrough, despite Steven Guilbeault’s misplaced outrage
Federal climate policies weren’t working, but Ottawa and Alberta’s ‘grand bargain’ puts Canada’s progress back on the road
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December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This guy gets it. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
BREAKING: Alberta Health Services CEO who took over after a controversial firing in January is now himself out.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
AHS confirms Andre Tremblay on leave. Minister Matt Jones has appointed a new CEO and chair.
Tremblay was named CEO after Athana Mentzelopoulos was fired earlier this year.
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🚨 A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy & Public Health Security at the FDA www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... @nejm.org
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy and Public Health Security at the FDA | NEJM
Twelve former commissioners of the FDA express concern that the agency’s recent moves
will undermine a regulatory model designed to ensure vaccine safety, effectiveness,
and availability.
www.nejm.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🚨 A Threat to Evidence-Based Vaccine Policy & Public Health Security at the FDA www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... @nejm.org
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
"We are deeply concerned by sweeping new FDA assertions about vaccine safety & proposals"
Needed: "open deliberation, solid evidence, & procedures the public can see & trust."
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Opinion: Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
A serious foreign policy must still include measurable commitments to women’s leadership, safety, economic security, political participation, and bodily autonomy.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Opinion: Stepping back from feminism in foreign policy exposes a deeper crisis of commitment at home
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
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Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
2 cabinet ministers say money a key factor in using Charter override on teachers
Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Two Alberta cabinet ministers say money was a key factor in the United Conservative government’s decision to use the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to override teachers’ rights and shut down a provincewide strike.
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🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chesterfield Royal Hospital reintroduces mandatory face mask rule
Chesterfield Royal Hospital says the rule comes after a rise in flu cases.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🦠Tis the season
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
MASK MANDATES in HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
are spreading FAST
...including jurisdictions in
-Spain
-Japan
-U.S.
-England
-Wales
Shout-out to Canada: Let's MOVE ON THIS !
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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“[Clean electricity regulations] would have done a lot to send a signal to Alberta's beleaguered renewable sector that they are wanted..."
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What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals? | CBC News
The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, th...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“[Clean electricity regulations] would have done a lot to send a signal to Alberta's beleaguered renewable sector that they are wanted..."
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www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Oh, Canada... it's spot on! 🤣
Canadian Comedy Show Epically Skewers Trump With Hilarious 'Quiet, Piggy!' Storytime Sketch
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December 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Oh, Canada... it's spot on! 🤣
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E-bikes are a growing danger on U.S. streets. In one California town, a 15-year-old’s terrible accident led to reform.
The Shocking Crash That Led Marin County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes
Unregulated e-bikes are a growing danger on American streets. In one Bay Area town, a terrible accident finally led to reform.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
E-bikes are a growing danger on U.S. streets. In one California town, a 15-year-old’s terrible accident led to reform.
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This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca
This is how a health system burns to the ground
Dr. Paul Parks explains how Alberta's dual-billing plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is how a health system burns to the ground. How Alberta's dual practice plan would drain hospital staff and delay lifesaving care, by Dr. Paul Parks canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/28/t... via @canadahealthwatch.ca @nicktsergas.ca