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@finnsfolly.bsky.social
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a Celtic spirit, politically engaged progressive, corgi mom…

Alberta, Canada
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luciecatnip.bsky.social
The NDP leadership race debate is on tonight.

#cdnpoli

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
NDP leadership candidates to face off in final debate tonight | CBC News
When the five NDP leadership candidates take the debate stage on Thursday, they will face two challenges — convincing Canadians the party is still relevant, and then rebuilding it.
www.cbc.ca
February 19, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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lukelebrun.ca
The UCP government’s behaviour is so wildly inappropriate and is such an arbitrary abuse of power here

Governments are accountable to the public, they should not be blacklisting anyone asking questions / requesting information and should be operating under consistently applied policies at all times
lukelebrun.ca Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 1d
Alberta's Ministry of Education says it is blacklisting CityNews unless it agrees to the UCP government's demand to unpublish a news article and publicly apologize to them
I am writing to advise that Minister Nicolaides, his staff, and the Education and Childcare Department will not be accepting questions, interview requests, or requests for comment from CityNews Calgary or any affiliated outlets or reporters, nor will they be sent invitations to embargoed technical briefings until a formal apology is issued to Minister Nicolaides for the politicized reporting of his hike of Mount Kilimanjaro, undertaken in memory of his late sister. As stated in my earlier response to CityNews, politicizing a deeply personal act of remembrance was profoundly disrespectful. Despite the purpose of the trip being clearly explained, your reporter showed a clear disregard for context, sensitivity, and professional responsibility in pursuing this line of questioning. The attempt to manufacture a narrative about provincial flags and separatism is not only baseless but also demonstrates a reckless disregard for the truth. If there were a genuine interest in the Minister's stance on the unity of Canada, a direct question would have been the appropriate and professional course of action. Your reporter was offered that opportunity but instead chose to prioritize sensationalism over facts. That was a deliberate editorial choice. This type of reporting is beneath the standards Albertans expect. If CityNews wishes to restore communication with the Ministry of Education and Childcare, the following conditions must be met: 1) The story is removed from publication. 2) A formal apology is issued by both the reporter and the editor of CityNews Calgary. Until this conduct is fully acknowledged and addressed, CityNews has demonstrated that it cannot be trusted to engage with this office in a manner that is ethical, responsible, or respectful. Sincerely, Garrett Koehler Senior Press Secretary Ministry of Education and Childcare
February 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
Talk about mismanagement! #UCP are poor financial managers of public funds! # abpoli
February 19, 2026 at 3:51 PM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
Exactly!! #abpoli
andrewngyyc.bsky.social Andrew Ng @andrewngyyc.bsky.social · 18h
The Alberta government spent $70 million to get medicine that couldn’t be used, couldn’t be given away, and then was ultimately destroyed which cost $718,000. It also cost $478,000 to store. Tell me again how the UCP is the party of fiscal responsibility?

Vote them out!!
#abpoli #ableg
carrietait.bsky.social Carrie Tait @carrietait.bsky.social · 23h
SCOOP: Alberta Health Services destroyed roughly half of the children's medication imported from Turkey, paying $718,000 to dispose of the hazardous waste.

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
February 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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jaredwesley.ca
Danielle Smith's UCP government continues to attack democratic rights.

Judicial independence. Right to strike. Now freedom of the press.

These aren't rights held by judges, teachers, or journalists.

They are Albertans' rights to justice, fair labour, and government accountability.
February 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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deonandan.bsky.social
If the Brits can arrest a Prince, the Americans can arrest a President.
February 19, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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coreyhogan.ca
Welcome, Matt!
mark-carney.bsky.social Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 1d
I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government.

My statement: x.com/markjcarney/...
I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government. Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice. I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service as a strong voice for Edmonton Riverbend in Parliament.
February 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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islandsocialtrends.bsky.social
Former Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux crosses the floor to the Liberals; Carney flew to #Edmonton to greet the newest Liberal MP. This brings the Liberals back to three seats short of a majority in the House of Commons. islandsocialtrends.ca/edmonton-riv... | #cdnpoli
Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals - Island Social Trends
Now former Conservative Edmonton Riverbend MP Matt Jeneroux crosses floor to Liberals, bringing Liberals to three seats short of a majority.
islandsocialtrends.ca
February 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
He saw the light! #cdnpoli
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux joins Liberal caucus: Carney | CBC News
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux has joined the Liberal cacucus, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on social media Wedneday.
www.cbc.ca
February 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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mark-carney.bsky.social
J’ai l’honneur d'accueillir Matt Jeneroux au sein de notre caucus en tant que plus récent membre du nouveau gouvernement canadien. 

Ma déclaration: x.com/markjcarney/...
J’ai l’honneur d'accueillir Matt Jeneroux au sein de notre caucus en tant que plus récent membre du nouveau gouvernement canadien.  Pour bâtir un pays plus fort, plus résilient et plus indépendant, il faudra faire preuve d'ambition, de collaboration et, parfois, de sacrifice. Je suis reconnaissant envers Matt et à sa famille qu’il accepte de continuer à servir les résidents d’Edmonton Riverbend au Parlement.
February 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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mark-carney.bsky.social
I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government.

My statement: x.com/markjcarney/...
I am honoured to welcome Matt Jeneroux to our caucus as the newest member of Canada’s new government. Building a stronger, more resilient, and more independent country will require ambition, collaboration, and occasionally, sacrifice. I am grateful to Matt and his family that he will continue his service as a strong voice for Edmonton Riverbend in Parliament.
February 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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elcanaco.bsky.social
A Cuban woman, Ikay Romay, wrote this letter on Feb 13, 2026.

Every Canadian must read this.

The English translation is provided by Barbara in the below post.

@mark-carney.bsky.social
@anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social

#Cuba #embargo #hunger #cdnpoli

www.resumenlatinoamericano.org/2026/02/13/c...
February 16, 2026 at 4:48 PM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
BREAKING: Mark Carney Is Quietly Building a Global Trade Alliance That Completely Sidelines Trump’s America
Trump destroyed alliances. Carney is stitching them back together without a seat from Trump at the NEW table.
open.substack.com
February 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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matgermain.bsky.social
Honourable Janice Charette appointed as Chief Trade Negotiator to #UnitedStates
Experience on attached picture.
An outstanding choice. She is very qualified for the position and should provide strong leadership to an extremely important priority for #Canada in 2026. #cdnpoli
February 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
Prime Minister Carney announces new Chief Trade Negotiator to the United States
Ms. Charette brings four decades of experience across public policy and diplomacy. She has served at the highest levels of Canada’s public service, including twice as the Clerk of the Privy Council an...
www.pm.gc.ca
February 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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pfparks.bsky.social
A Tale of Two Conservative Governments: Leadership vs. Spin...

Serious and concerning suboptimal cases - deaths and near misses collected by front-line physicians - were leaked to the media in Feb 2011 and again in Jan 2026. Same crisis... two very different responses:
1/4
February 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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lanewight.bsky.social
#cdnpoli #Alberta
February 16, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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canadianpolling.bsky.social
Call it what you want, but Canadians are not enthused about the idea of seeking foreign support in breaking up our country

Read it for free here: open.substack.com/pub/canadian...
Canadians Call It Treason as Alberta Separatists Face National Backlash
A clear majority agree that turning to the U.S. for assistance in separation is inappropriate
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
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canadahealthwatch.ca
Dozens of measles cases linked to farm show; Manitoba expands vaccine eligibility https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/article/dozens-of-measles-cases-linked-to-farm-show-manitoba-expands-vaccine-eligibility/

⤷ canadahealthwatch.ca/featured 🍁
Manitoba's chief public health officer is expanding vaccine eligibility after more than 30 cases of measles were linked to Ag Days in Brandon.
February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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ctheriault.bsky.social
When asked about the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, Alberta education minister Demetrios Nicolaides added that school boards and the province will audit their school safety measures to adddress any concerns here.
February 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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avankoeverden.bsky.social
TEAM CANADA MEDAL TALLY

Our athletes are on fire in #milanocortina2026!

🥈 Mikaël Kingsbury (Moguls)
🥈 Éliot Grondin (Snowboard Cross)
🥈 Mixed Relay (Short Track)
🥉 Valérie Maltais (3000m)
🥉 Megan Oldham (Slopestyle)
🥉 Gilles & Poirier (Ice Dance)
🥉 Courtney Sarault (500m)

Go Canada Go! 🇨🇦
February 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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whosestreets.bsky.social
Canada is uniquely positioned to break the siege of Cuba—we should be leading a regional coalition to ship oil and aid to Cuba, and prevent the humanitarian crisis that U.S. regime is attempting to deliberately trigger.

I wrote about it, and the history of the blockade, for @policyalternatives.ca
Send Canadian oil to Cuba - CCPA
The United States is attempting to deliberately trigger a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. Canada must act in concert with regional allies to defy the blockade.
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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brucedc77.bsky.social
Canada's Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier win bronze in Olympic ice dance.
#WinterOlympics2026

#cdnpoli #Canada 🇨🇦 #CanadaSky
#CanadaProud #TeamCanada 🍁
Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier win bronze in Olympic ice dance
www.sportsnet.ca
February 12, 2026 at 12:40 AM
finnsfolly.bsky.social
Lousy financial managers! #UCP
Never#UCP #abpoli #cdnpoli
Danielle Smith says 'significant' deficits to come, rules out tax hikes and big cuts | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says "significant" deficits are in store for the province as her government tries to grapple with low oil prices.
www.cbc.ca
February 11, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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cpac.ca
"This morning parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers in Tumbler Ridge will wake up without someone they love—the nation mourns with them, Canada stands by them," says PM Mark Carney as he reacts to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

#cdnpoli
February 11, 2026 at 3:05 PM