Annie Boyar
@annaekb.bsky.social
Admirer of what can be done with words. Those who can really curse hold a special place in my heart.
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There are so many bold and brilliant ideas in this article. Reading it has given me the mental health boost I needed this afternoon. Do yourself a favour and read it, too, fellow Canadians. And while you're at it, follow @policyalternatives.bsky.social for more creative thinking re: what's possible.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc... these measures 'would resist US imperialism, insulate Canadian workers, households & communities from the worst of the economic consequences, & set up the economy for a long-term pivot toward independence' @policyalternatives.bsky.social
A dozen radical responses to Trump’s economic warfare that go beyond Canadian counter-tariffs | CCPA
The belief that economic integration with the United States—epitomized by the 1989 Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, the 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement and finally the Trump-led 2016 Canada-...
www.policyalternatives.ca
February 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
There are so many bold and brilliant ideas in this article. Reading it has given me the mental health boost I needed this afternoon. Do yourself a favour and read it, too, fellow Canadians. And while you're at it, follow @policyalternatives.bsky.social for more creative thinking re: what's possible.
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A reminder that books by Canadian authors published by independently owned Canadian presses are almost always printed in Canada. The GST holiday ends on Valentine's Day so show #CanLit some love and head out to your local independent bookstore this week or next.❤️📚
February 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A reminder that books by Canadian authors published by independently owned Canadian presses are almost always printed in Canada. The GST holiday ends on Valentine's Day so show #CanLit some love and head out to your local independent bookstore this week or next.❤️📚
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When everyone was looking at the USA, Alberta quietly scrapped a series of ministerial orders that banned coal development in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #cndpoli #abpoli
Alberta rescinds coal development ban for foothills of the Rocky Mountains
Energy Minister Brian Jean said in a letter to the Alberta Energy Regulator that he was rescinding ministerial orders which directed the agency to suspend approvals and refuse new applications for coa...
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
When everyone was looking at the USA, Alberta quietly scrapped a series of ministerial orders that banned coal development in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... #cndpoli #abpoli
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The oil and gas sector loves to complain about how Justin Trudeau is trying to "kill" their industry.
In reality, he's been the best friend they've had for a prime minister in decades.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/08/o...
In reality, he's been the best friend they've had for a prime minister in decades.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/08/o...
The oil and gas sector will miss Justin Trudeau. No, really
While Canada was supposedly “closed” for oil and gas business, the industry increased its oil production by more than a million barrels per day. Its biggest companies posted record profits in 2022, an...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The oil and gas sector loves to complain about how Justin Trudeau is trying to "kill" their industry.
In reality, he's been the best friend they've had for a prime minister in decades.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/08/o...
In reality, he's been the best friend they've had for a prime minister in decades.
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/01/08/o...
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"How we stand here is important, how we breathe."
Canadian writer Madeleine Thien donated the entirety of her $25,000 Writers' Trust of Canada prize to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Lebanese Red Cross and the Woodcock Fund.
Canadian writer Madeleine Thien donated the entirety of her $25,000 Writers' Trust of Canada prize to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Lebanese Red Cross and the Woodcock Fund.
November 23, 2024 at 11:17 AM
"How we stand here is important, how we breathe."
Canadian writer Madeleine Thien donated the entirety of her $25,000 Writers' Trust of Canada prize to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Lebanese Red Cross and the Woodcock Fund.
Canadian writer Madeleine Thien donated the entirety of her $25,000 Writers' Trust of Canada prize to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Lebanese Red Cross and the Woodcock Fund.
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Just putting this here for Canadians looking to buy books locally. www.indiebookstores.ca
Find Books You Love from Local Canadian Bookstores
Discover local Canadian indie bookstores near you! Support communities, find hidden gems, and explore unique books nationwide at IndieBookstores.ca.
www.indiebookstores.ca
November 21, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Just putting this here for Canadians looking to buy books locally. www.indiebookstores.ca
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While we're all switching platforms... consider the move to @librofm.bsky.social 🎧 You can even support us with your audiobook subscription: libro.fm/shelflifebooks
November 18, 2024 at 10:21 PM
While we're all switching platforms... consider the move to @librofm.bsky.social 🎧 You can even support us with your audiobook subscription: libro.fm/shelflifebooks