Leslie AJ 🇨🇦
@leslieaj.bsky.social
Newish Edmontonian after 40+ years in Peace River. Retired evaluator, MSc in health promotion. Treaty 6 territory. 🍁
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Danielle, warming up for her televised address because the upcoming austerity budget can’t possibly be her fault.
February 18, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Danielle, warming up for her televised address because the upcoming austerity budget can’t possibly be her fault.
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Pretty nifty to be in the hometown paper with #yeg luminaries like thee Alice Major, @premeemohamed.com @martychan.bsky.social @anothernisha.bsky.social et al 🤓
From the Next Act to home to Carl's Jr.: Where notable Edmonton authors put pen to paper
Local writers like Conor Kerr, Nisha Patel, Marty Chan and more offer up their favourite spots to write.
edmontonjournal.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Pretty nifty to be in the hometown paper with #yeg luminaries like thee Alice Major, @premeemohamed.com @martychan.bsky.social @anothernisha.bsky.social et al 🤓
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I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
I’m constantly astounded at the sheer level of artistic production coming out of Iceland. Novels, movies, music. Amazing.
February 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
I regularly see people wondering how it's possible that there are so many musicians and writers and film makers and artists from a tiny nation like Iceland.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
And the answer is really simple: State funding for art education and artists. I literally get a salary from the government to write books.
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but hating apartments is our heritage...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Curruthers Caveat was defeated for the first time. Here’s what it means | CBC News
Court of King’s Bench Justice Ayla Akgungor’s decision means the site at 138th Street and 102nd Avenue, located steps from a future LRT station, could potentially become a six-storey apartment buildin...
www.cbc.ca
February 18, 2026 at 3:12 PM
but hating apartments is our heritage...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Todd Hirsch, ATB: "I've already been hearing privately, companies saying we are holding off on expansion in Alberta until this is kind of settled one way or the other"
Business hates uncertainty.
Business hates uncertainty.
How Alberta’s separatists threaten to derail billions of dollars in investments
Threats of separation in 1980 and 1995 led to capital flight from Quebec.
www.thestar.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Todd Hirsch, ATB: "I've already been hearing privately, companies saying we are holding off on expansion in Alberta until this is kind of settled one way or the other"
Business hates uncertainty.
Business hates uncertainty.
Easing the load: The caregiver-friendly workplace is emerging
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
So smart: Since 2021, Engineers Yukon has been counting a portion of their engineers’ informal family caregiving hours toward their professional development.
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
So smart: Since 2021, Engineers Yukon has been counting a portion of their engineers’ informal family caregiving hours toward their professional development.
Easing the load: The caregiver-friendly workplace is emerging
Roughly 35 per cent of Canada’s labour force is juggling work with looking after a loved one
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Easing the load: The caregiver-friendly workplace is emerging
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
So smart: Since 2021, Engineers Yukon has been counting a portion of their engineers’ informal family caregiving hours toward their professional development.
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article...
So smart: Since 2021, Engineers Yukon has been counting a portion of their engineers’ informal family caregiving hours toward their professional development.
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Happy Flag Day, Canada 🇨🇦
February 15, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Happy Flag Day, Canada 🇨🇦
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Researchers have found that 6 of 10 abortion restrictions — bans on Medicaid funding for abortion, mandated waiting periods, 2nd-trimester abortion bans, ACA marketplace insurance coverage bans, biased counseling laws, and ultrasound requirements — were linked to higher rates of maternal mortality.
Laws restricting abortions linked to rise in 'abhorrently high' maternal mortality rates
Rising state-level abortion restrictions in the United States were linked to a similar, parallel rise in maternal deaths from 2005 to 2023, according to research presented at The Pregnancy Meeting. ...
www.healio.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Researchers have found that 6 of 10 abortion restrictions — bans on Medicaid funding for abortion, mandated waiting periods, 2nd-trimester abortion bans, ACA marketplace insurance coverage bans, biased counseling laws, and ultrasound requirements — were linked to higher rates of maternal mortality.
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Trump rants about the Gordie Howe Bridge. CBC reports the facts:
Canada paid ~$4B.
Joint Canada–Michigan public ownership.
Jobs on both sides.
Trade corridor at stake.
Without public broadcasting, who cuts through the noise and explains what’s real?
🎨 Michael de Adder
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Canada paid ~$4B.
Joint Canada–Michigan public ownership.
Jobs on both sides.
Trade corridor at stake.
Without public broadcasting, who cuts through the noise and explains what’s real?
🎨 Michael de Adder
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
February 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Trump rants about the Gordie Howe Bridge. CBC reports the facts:
Canada paid ~$4B.
Joint Canada–Michigan public ownership.
Jobs on both sides.
Trade corridor at stake.
Without public broadcasting, who cuts through the noise and explains what’s real?
🎨 Michael de Adder
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Canada paid ~$4B.
Joint Canada–Michigan public ownership.
Jobs on both sides.
Trade corridor at stake.
Without public broadcasting, who cuts through the noise and explains what’s real?
🎨 Michael de Adder
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
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They do not, in fact, have legitimate grievances.
"I’m not going to demonize or marginalize a million of my fellow citizens when they’ve got legitimate grievances (Regarding Separation)"
🟢 Agree: 59%
⚫️ Disagree: 41%
Read it free: canadianpolling.substack.com/p/canadians-...
🟢 Agree: 59%
⚫️ Disagree: 41%
Read it free: canadianpolling.substack.com/p/canadians-...
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
canadianpolling.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
They do not, in fact, have legitimate grievances.
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NIMBYs like Lorne Gunter know that the facts aren't on their side, so they resort to making things up.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
NIMBYs like Lorne Gunter know that the facts aren't on their side, so they resort to making things up.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
Gunter: "Even if the units in eight-plexes were 500 square feet (they’re not), who could raise a family there?"
Fact: Administration found that half of units in rowhomes are 1000sqft or more.
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Just saw the footage of the five party leaders standing shoulder to shoulder, alongside locals, at the memorial in Tumbler Ridge, a small town I've been to many times. I think it's good we have a country where a moment like this can occur. I think we should strive so moments like this don't need to.
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Just saw the footage of the five party leaders standing shoulder to shoulder, alongside locals, at the memorial in Tumbler Ridge, a small town I've been to many times. I think it's good we have a country where a moment like this can occur. I think we should strive so moments like this don't need to.
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Breaking down the separatist movement and dangers, and why the pro Canada movement should have already started campaigning. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Alberta Politics Deep Dive | What's Really Happening in the Province?
YouTube video by Craft Politics
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Breaking down the separatist movement and dangers, and why the pro Canada movement should have already started campaigning. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
youtu.be/1njoVx2nPOk?...
youtu.be/1njoVx2nPOk?...
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In the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, the shooter's trans identity has prompted disinformation the BC Human Rights Commissioner called "incorrect, irresponsible and frankly dangerous."
But other rumours have pinned the shooter's motive on far-right ideology — an explanation experts doubt.
But other rumours have pinned the shooter's motive on far-right ideology — an explanation experts doubt.
Experts 'don't buy' online claims Tumbler Ridge shooter a far-right sympathizer
With far-right ideology called into question, what do we know about what drove the shooter to mass murder?
www.nationalobserver.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 AM
In the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge shooting, the shooter's trans identity has prompted disinformation the BC Human Rights Commissioner called "incorrect, irresponsible and frankly dangerous."
But other rumours have pinned the shooter's motive on far-right ideology — an explanation experts doubt.
But other rumours have pinned the shooter's motive on far-right ideology — an explanation experts doubt.
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Friday is almost upon us, and it’s Winter Bike to Work Day tomorrow!
Celebrate year-round cycling and connect with your community. Plus, chat with City Councillors at pop-up pit stops, where you can grab a hot drink!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/winter...
#YEGbike #YEG
Celebrate year-round cycling and connect with your community. Plus, chat with City Councillors at pop-up pit stops, where you can grab a hot drink!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/winter...
#YEGbike #YEG
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Friday is almost upon us, and it’s Winter Bike to Work Day tomorrow!
Celebrate year-round cycling and connect with your community. Plus, chat with City Councillors at pop-up pit stops, where you can grab a hot drink!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/winter...
#YEGbike #YEG
Celebrate year-round cycling and connect with your community. Plus, chat with City Councillors at pop-up pit stops, where you can grab a hot drink!
wintercityedmonton.ca/event/winter...
#YEGbike #YEG
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108-year-old woman receives medal for Second World War Service
108-year-old woman receives medal for Second World War Service
It has been more than 80 years since Joan Fuller served as a radar operator during the Second World War, but her sacrifices have finally been recognized.
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
108-year-old woman receives medal for Second World War Service
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What still makes me "uneasy" about Harper, is the fact that he helped foment this latest Alberta separatist movement with his fire wall letter.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:52 AM
What still makes me "uneasy" about Harper, is the fact that he helped foment this latest Alberta separatist movement with his fire wall letter.
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This ice “fish-fluencer” wants ICE to get out of Minnesota.
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 PM
This ice “fish-fluencer” wants ICE to get out of Minnesota.
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
Nate Pischke has turned his indignation and outrage about the largest deployment of masked and armed ICE agents in US history into a call for hunters and fishermen to speak out.
"Nobody wants these ding dongs in our fucking city."
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"An entire community is mourning a horrific loss in Tumbler Ridge this week ... And the dangerous links being made to trans people at large will have resounding and dangerous impacts in the months and weeks to come," writes @melwoods.me
The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada | Xtra Magazine
Bad actors on the right are leaping to connect the shooter’s trans identity to the violence
xtramagazine.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"An entire community is mourning a horrific loss in Tumbler Ridge this week ... And the dangerous links being made to trans people at large will have resounding and dangerous impacts in the months and weeks to come," writes @melwoods.me
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"Despite internal emails indicating miscarriages, stillbirths, and at least one infant death, the province released no clear, timely data to clinicians or the public. Heavily redacted records confirmed officials were actually tracking these harms.." but did not report!
thewalrus.ca/alberta-knew...
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Alberta Knew Measles Was Harming Pregnant Patients—But Stayed Silent | The Walrus
Internal documents reveal health officials withheld data about the people most at risk
thewalrus.ca
February 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
"Despite internal emails indicating miscarriages, stillbirths, and at least one infant death, the province released no clear, timely data to clinicians or the public. Heavily redacted records confirmed officials were actually tracking these harms.." but did not report!
thewalrus.ca/alberta-knew...
thewalrus.ca/alberta-knew...