HushedListener🇨🇦
@hushedlistener.bsky.social
Mom/Retired (mostly)/Traveller/Listener/Cranky about proposed APP
#ArtAdventCalendar
#ArtAdventCalendar
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Today's Newfoundland and Labrador art share:
"Blackbird" (2014) 20" X 16" acrylic on canvas by Reilly Fitzgerald.
When I painted it I thought, "Wow, this turned out so well; it reflects my style and real aspects of my life-it should sell fairly quickly."
Eleven years later ...(lol)
#reillyfitzgerald
"Blackbird" (2014) 20" X 16" acrylic on canvas by Reilly Fitzgerald.
When I painted it I thought, "Wow, this turned out so well; it reflects my style and real aspects of my life-it should sell fairly quickly."
Eleven years later ...(lol)
#reillyfitzgerald
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Today's Newfoundland and Labrador art share:
"Blackbird" (2014) 20" X 16" acrylic on canvas by Reilly Fitzgerald.
When I painted it I thought, "Wow, this turned out so well; it reflects my style and real aspects of my life-it should sell fairly quickly."
Eleven years later ...(lol)
#reillyfitzgerald
"Blackbird" (2014) 20" X 16" acrylic on canvas by Reilly Fitzgerald.
When I painted it I thought, "Wow, this turned out so well; it reflects my style and real aspects of my life-it should sell fairly quickly."
Eleven years later ...(lol)
#reillyfitzgerald
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🚨 My new piece: increasingly, vaccine hesitancy tied to political identity www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
On measles and vaccines, Canada can’t keep ignoring the elephant in the room
Study after study has shown that political affiliation is one of the single strongest predictors of vaccination status.
www.thestar.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚨 My new piece: increasingly, vaccine hesitancy tied to political identity www.thestar.com/opinion/cont... via @thestar.com
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
Vaccines are a wedge issue, exploited by politicians to garner votes, by political commentators to build brands and by online influencers to get clicks.
#VaccinesWork
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Dani is at it again, is there nothing she won't destroy? #UCPFail #Alberta
Up for debate at UCP convention: burning coal, billing temporary residents for health care
Party's annual general meeting taking place in Edmonton at the end of November
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Up for debate at UCP convention: burning coal, billing temporary residents for health care
Party's annual general meeting taking place in Edmonton at the end of November
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
UCP members to debate Alberta burning coal again, defunding some migrants' health care | CBC News
Reintroducing coal-powered electricity to Alberta's grid and making temporary residents pay for health care are among dozens of new policy proposals being brought forward by grassroots members of Prem...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Dani is at it again, is there nothing she won't destroy? #UCPFail #Alberta
Up for debate at UCP convention: burning coal, billing temporary residents for health care
Party's annual general meeting taking place in Edmonton at the end of November
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Up for debate at UCP convention: burning coal, billing temporary residents for health care
Party's annual general meeting taking place in Edmonton at the end of November
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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So...
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So...
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
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JFC. From the Caucus of Losers in Edmonton comes a blast from the nefarious past.
i Am ThE vIcTiM!!!11!
This government is unfuckingbelievable.
i Am ThE vIcTiM!!!11!
This government is unfuckingbelievable.
But now for the twist...
Because Enter former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu!
In a lengthy facebook post today, he claims that his distracted driving ticket in 2021 was the result of a criminal conspiracy because he initiated the investigation!
/5
Because Enter former Justice Minister Kaycee Madu!
In a lengthy facebook post today, he claims that his distracted driving ticket in 2021 was the result of a criminal conspiracy because he initiated the investigation!
/5
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
JFC. From the Caucus of Losers in Edmonton comes a blast from the nefarious past.
i Am ThE vIcTiM!!!11!
This government is unfuckingbelievable.
i Am ThE vIcTiM!!!11!
This government is unfuckingbelievable.
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Great thread. 👇
So...
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
The final ASIRT report on the alleged illegal surveillance of former Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips by the Lethbridge Police Service is out...
And this is a WILD ride with a Spotify ending you aren't going to want to miss!
/1
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Great thread. 👇
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I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
November 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I'm old enough to remember when the proponents for TMX being built, saying it would create long term good paying jobs. How is that going? Since May 2024 there have been THOUSANDS of jobs lost in Alberta oil/gas. However, RECORD profits for oil/gas. SO you want another pipeline huh?
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"...if they’ve done something significantly egregious"
Things I consider significantly egregious -
Using the Notwithstanding clause to take away teacher's rights
Corrupt care scandal
Clawing back money from disabled folks
Victimizing trans youth & using the notwithstanding clause against them
#ableg
Things I consider significantly egregious -
Using the Notwithstanding clause to take away teacher's rights
Corrupt care scandal
Clawing back money from disabled folks
Victimizing trans youth & using the notwithstanding clause against them
#ableg
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: Trying to challenge the UCP government’s misuse of the Charter’s notorious notwithstanding clause may be a waste of time and money, but using the UCP’s ridiculous recall legislation as a strategy against the perpetrators is clearly rattling Premier Smith. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Party Conked by Its Own Boomerang | The Tyee
The Recall Act is bad law made for bad reasons. Now the UCP rues its invention.
thetyee.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"...if they’ve done something significantly egregious"
Things I consider significantly egregious -
Using the Notwithstanding clause to take away teacher's rights
Corrupt care scandal
Clawing back money from disabled folks
Victimizing trans youth & using the notwithstanding clause against them
#ableg
Things I consider significantly egregious -
Using the Notwithstanding clause to take away teacher's rights
Corrupt care scandal
Clawing back money from disabled folks
Victimizing trans youth & using the notwithstanding clause against them
#ableg
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@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: Trying to challenge the UCP government’s misuse of the Charter’s notorious notwithstanding clause may be a waste of time and money, but using the UCP’s ridiculous recall legislation as a strategy against the perpetrators is clearly rattling Premier Smith. #abpoli
Danielle Smith’s Party Conked by Its Own Boomerang | The Tyee
The Recall Act is bad law made for bad reasons. Now the UCP rues its invention.
thetyee.ca
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
@djclimenhaga.bsky.social: Trying to challenge the UCP government’s misuse of the Charter’s notorious notwithstanding clause may be a waste of time and money, but using the UCP’s ridiculous recall legislation as a strategy against the perpetrators is clearly rattling Premier Smith. #abpoli
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Adam Haber, sentenced to 3 years on 2 sexual assault convictions, worked for Last Door Recovery Society at the time of the assaults.
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Adam Haber, sentenced to 3 years on 2 sexual assault convictions, worked for Last Door Recovery Society at the time of the assaults.
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
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Thread! More UCP shenanigans.
"Combined with the earlier disclosures about the Gunn recovery community competition, the latest revelation hints at possible manipulation of grant competitions by the United Conservative government. "
Much much more!
"Combined with the earlier disclosures about the Gunn recovery community competition, the latest revelation hints at possible manipulation of grant competitions by the United Conservative government. "
Much much more!
Adam Haber, sentenced to 3 years on 2 sexual assault convictions, worked for Last Door Recovery Society at the time of the assaults.
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
Last Door, accused of knowing about and trying to silence the allegations, landed the Calgary Recovery Community contract the month after the allegations surfaced. 1/
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Thread! More UCP shenanigans.
"Combined with the earlier disclosures about the Gunn recovery community competition, the latest revelation hints at possible manipulation of grant competitions by the United Conservative government. "
Much much more!
"Combined with the earlier disclosures about the Gunn recovery community competition, the latest revelation hints at possible manipulation of grant competitions by the United Conservative government. "
Much much more!
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I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate
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November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate
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This is a great idea. No child is special because of the way their family worships. No school gets to select and reject students.
Everyone interacts on equal footing.
#DefundPrivateEducation
Everyone interacts on equal footing.
#DefundPrivateEducation
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is a great idea. No child is special because of the way their family worships. No school gets to select and reject students.
Everyone interacts on equal footing.
#DefundPrivateEducation
Everyone interacts on equal footing.
#DefundPrivateEducation
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Calgary #Canada woman missing more than 50 years identified as murder victim in Nevada #USA cold case
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Calgary woman missing more than 50 years identified as murder victim in Nevada cold case
Las Vegas Metro Police say with help from Calgary detectives, they’ve identified a woman found murdered in the Silver State 55 years ago.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Calgary #Canada woman missing more than 50 years identified as murder victim in Nevada #USA cold case
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich | LSE Research
Trickle-down economic policies are destined to fail, research suggests. David Hope explains why the issue is so controversial.
www.lse.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Many regular Albertans still believe that if the O&G corps are making money that they will do well financially
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
This is not true
Gone are the days when O&G needed Albertan workers & paid them well
Automation has stolen those jobs
& the UCP don't care
#ableg #cdnpoli
www.lse.ac.uk/research/res...
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Remembrance Day is a day where everyone should solemnly remember those who fought and died for our freedom.
Unless you’re me! Then it’s a time to put on a big smile, like it’s some kind of festive event, and pose for a photo-op!
I even wore a poppy this year!
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget
Unless you’re me! Then it’s a time to put on a big smile, like it’s some kind of festive event, and pose for a photo-op!
I even wore a poppy this year!
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Remembrance Day is a day where everyone should solemnly remember those who fought and died for our freedom.
Unless you’re me! Then it’s a time to put on a big smile, like it’s some kind of festive event, and pose for a photo-op!
I even wore a poppy this year!
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget
Unless you’re me! Then it’s a time to put on a big smile, like it’s some kind of festive event, and pose for a photo-op!
I even wore a poppy this year!
#abpoli #ableg #LestWeForget
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Thanks to @markusoff.bsky.social for highlighting that anti-trans and anti-Pride legislation is still very much an expectation of the UCP base and also for illustrating that Smith is neither governing for the majority of ABs nor fulfilling her public election promises.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Pride flags, fluoride, abortion: Here's what UCP will push Danielle Smith to change next | CBC News
Alberta's premier likes to fulfil her party members' policy wishes. But do these ones coming to convention go too far?
www.cbc.ca
November 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thanks to @markusoff.bsky.social for highlighting that anti-trans and anti-Pride legislation is still very much an expectation of the UCP base and also for illustrating that Smith is neither governing for the majority of ABs nor fulfilling her public election promises.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Today we remember and honour the brave souls who gave everything for our freedom. I stand on soil shaped by their sacrifice, in a home their courage made possible—a land I was lucky to choose, where my heart belongs, overflowing with gratitude for Canada’s peace, hope, and freedom. Lest we forget 🇨🇦
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today we remember and honour the brave souls who gave everything for our freedom. I stand on soil shaped by their sacrifice, in a home their courage made possible—a land I was lucky to choose, where my heart belongs, overflowing with gratitude for Canada’s peace, hope, and freedom. Lest we forget 🇨🇦
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Lest we forget…but here we are.
#canada #usa #rememberanceday #veteransday
youtube.com/watch?v=76YG...
#canada #usa #rememberanceday #veteransday
youtube.com/watch?v=76YG...
Lest we forget #remembranceday #veteransday #canada #usa #politics
YouTube video by Lisab0923
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Lest we forget…but here we are.
#canada #usa #rememberanceday #veteransday
youtube.com/watch?v=76YG...
#canada #usa #rememberanceday #veteransday
youtube.com/watch?v=76YG...
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Don't know how those journalists in the budget lock up do it. The federal budget is 493 pages, it's dry, and execpt for the odd graph, it's mostly in black and white. It's a slog of a read & I primarily just bookmark paragraphs to which I will return later. To crush it & report on it is something.
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Don't know how those journalists in the budget lock up do it. The federal budget is 493 pages, it's dry, and execpt for the odd graph, it's mostly in black and white. It's a slog of a read & I primarily just bookmark paragraphs to which I will return later. To crush it & report on it is something.
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This government manages to find new lows.
The UCP attack on teachers gets worse, as more details emerge.
Two things heard today:
1. Schools have been told to take teacher attendance and report it to the government every single day.
(Smith is MIA, but that’s different)
2. Teachers are only paid for about 200 contracted days per year (1/3)
Two things heard today:
1. Schools have been told to take teacher attendance and report it to the government every single day.
(Smith is MIA, but that’s different)
2. Teachers are only paid for about 200 contracted days per year (1/3)
October 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM
This government manages to find new lows.