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PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · Nov 11
We’re a small team of seven journalists who investigate stories wealthy and powerful people don’t want Canadians to know about

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From a continued war on drugs users, to major labour actions, to the mainstreaming of far-right views — these were the BC stories that made headlines this year:

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The BC Stories That Made Headlines This Year
From a continued war on drugs users, to major labour actions, to the mainstreaming of far-right views — a heck of a lot happened in BC this year
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December 23, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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'Twas a bad year for scabs, and a good year for separatists.

Listen to the PressProgress Holiday Special:

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The PressProgress Holiday Special
A bad year for scabs, a good year for separatists
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December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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When it comes to healthcare, Canada's provinces opt for risky experiments over proven solutions.

Health reporter @brishti.bsky.social looks back on a year of policies on track for failure:

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A Year of Health Policies on Course for Failure
In the face of proven solutions, Canada's provinces prefer risky experiments
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December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Sikh Federation Canada Calls Out Carney Government For Failing to Hold India Accountable for Foreign Interference

Sikh community calls for “accountability and transparency” as federal government looks to restart relationship with India
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Sikh Federation Canada Calls Out Carney Government For Failing to Hold India Accountable for Foreign Interference
Sikh community calls for “accountability and transparency” as federal government looks to restart relationship with India
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December 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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This was a rough year for Danielle Smith’s UCP.

But with all that’s happened, the next could be even rougher.

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Danielle Smith’s Rough Year
Charter violations, power grabs and angry separatists take Alberta into the next 12 months
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December 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Canada Needs More Non-Market Housing to Address Housing Insecurity, Experts Say

The Federal Housing Advocate’s new report reaffirms what housing advocates have been pushing for years
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Canada Needs More Non-Market Housing to Address Housing Insecurity, Experts Say
The Federal Housing Advocate’s new report reaffirms what housing advocates have been pushing for years
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December 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Here's our guide to the many United Conservative MLAs facing recall, and why their constituents across Alberta say they want them gone:

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A Guide to the Many United Conservative MLAs Facing Recall
And why the petition applicants want them gone
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December 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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British Columbia's newest far-right party has become embroiled in conflict, after suddenly removing its leader.

OneBC’s implosion appears to stem from the firing of a staffer accused of posting neo-Nazi propaganda:

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BC’s newest far-right party, OneBC, entangled in conflict after removal of leader
The party’s implosion appears to have stemmed from the firing of a staffer accused of posting neo-Nazi propaganda
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December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining

More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
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A Year of Government Interference in Collective Bargaining
More often than not, governments across Canada sided with corporations instead of workers.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Western Canada is about to get its first new medical school in decades.

But if Simon Fraser gets its way, the school will be free of any unionized faculty.

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SFU Wants Only Non-Union Faculty at New Medical School
Simon Fraser contends that the med school is so new and different that its existing collective agreement with university faculty doesn't apply
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December 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Simon Fraser University wants only non-union faculty at its new medical school.

SFU contends that it's so new and different that the existing collective agreement with university faculty doesn't apply.

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SFU Wants Only Non-Union Faculty at New Medical School
Simon Fraser contends that the med school is so new and different that its existing collective agreement with university faculty doesn't apply
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December 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026

A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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Here’s How Doug Ford’s Government Will Impact Public Services and Infrastructure in 2026
A look back on a jam-packed year of new legislation in Ontario.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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With a massive legal shakeup, Alberta’s government is paving the way for a separatist referendum.

"It’s the most draconian, totalitarian piece of legislation I’ve ever seen," says a former deputy premier.

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With Massive Legal Shakeup, Alberta’s Government Paves the Way for a Separatist Referendum
'It’s the most draconian, totalitarian piece of legislation I’ve ever seen,' says former deputy premier
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December 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Quebec’s Attack on Labour, Explained

Premier François Legault’s government has passed multiple pieces of controversial legislation targeting the province’s workers this year.

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Quebec’s Attack on Labour, Explained
Premier François Legault’s government has passed multiple pieces of controversial legislation targeting the province’s workers this year.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Tenant Organizers Call Doug Fords Threats a “Distraction” From Legislation that Could Increase Housing Instability

Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
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Tenant Organizers Call Doug Ford’s Threats a “Distraction” From Legislation that Could Increase Housing Instability
Doug Ford says he’ll talk to any Ontarian with concerns about the province, but this tenant organizing group still can’t get a meeting with the premier
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November 28, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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What is OneBC, the far-right party making headlines in British Columbia?

Its two MLAs were originally elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not happy.

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What is OneBC, the Far-Right Party Making Headlines in British Columbia?
The party's two MLAs were both elected as Conservatives, and their constituents are not pleased
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November 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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‘Their Conditions Worsened in Hospital’: Ontario Ombudsman Report Details Inhumane Conditions, Prolonged Hospital Stays for Severely Disabled People

"Her health has been irreversibly damaged… I worry there isn’t much hope for her or our situation."

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‘Their Conditions Worsened in Hospital’: Ontario Ombudsman Report Details Inhumane Conditions, Prolonged Hospital Stays for Severely Disabled People
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November 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Canada’s drug laws are facing a constitutional challenge from the founders of a Vancouver compassion club.

In trying to beat back a wave of toxic street drugs, "You feel lost and powerless, because you are," Jeremy Kalicum testified.

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Canada’s Drug Laws Face Challenge from Founders of Vancouver Compassion Club
'You feel lost and powerless, because you are,' Drug User Liberation Front co-founder testifies on day one of weeks-long hearing
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November 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Doug Ford's government claims the province isn’t privatizing water.

Experts aren't convinced.

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Ontario’s Government Claims the Province Isn’t Privatizing Water. Experts Are Not Convinced.
“The way that this act is written creates this slippery slope towards privatization”
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November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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A 2nd person has died at an ostrich farm in Edgewood, BC

According to convoy livestreamers, a "supporter" who was camping out on-site apparently died following an apparent medical incident

This is the second supporter who has died at the ostrich protest camp this month:

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November 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches

Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with food inspectors and the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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lukelebrun.ca
In case you’re wondering:

The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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stephaniecarvin.bsky.social
It never stopped being February 2022 for these guys and they are on a desperate quest to recapture that energy.
lukelebrun.ca Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · Nov 21
In case you’re wondering:

The key people behind tomorrow’s planned nationwide Ostrich Convoy include an aging Burning Man attendee who drives a psychedelic school bus called the “Church of Bubbles” and a Dutch-born Gen Z social media marketer who imports maple syrup to Utrecht, Netherlands
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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November 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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stephenmag.bsky.social
Love this headline
pressprogress.ca PressProgress @pressprogress.ca · Nov 21
Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches

Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with food inspectors and the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
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November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Leaders of Canada’s newest convoy worry police are trying to sabotage a nationwide protest avenging a flock of dead ostriches

Ostrich Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
Leaders of Canada’s Newest Convoy Worry Police Are Trying to Sabotage a Nationwide Protest Avenging a Flock of Dead Ostriches
Convoy organizers say they are at ‘war’ with food inspectors and the federal government, but insist they will remain ‘peaceful’
pressprogress.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM