Katie
@katiepatd13.bsky.social
Environmentalist.
Canadian.
Trying to be chill.
Canadian.
Trying to be chill.
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In 2019, the last time Alberta was awash in separatist nonsense, CBC Calgary commissioned me to write this essay. I re-read it today - and it seems to me as true as ever. And I thought this weekend might be a good time to share it with you, my new Bluesky friends. #Alberta #cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg
Paula Simons: My Canada includes Alberta | CBC News
The independent senator and former journalist says we shouldn't let the whiners and quitters take over our political discourse.
www.cbc.ca
April 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Imagine hiring an artist-in-residence at a Canadian college, and then publicly censoring that artist for a “political statement” based on complaints by USAmericans during a Canadian sovereignty crisis.
Did they WANT to be famous for all the wrong reasons?
Kudos to the artist, shame on the college.
Did they WANT to be famous for all the wrong reasons?
Kudos to the artist, shame on the college.
Canadian media:
Artist Christopher Griffin (Ottawa and PEI based) has just left his Artist in Residence position at Atlantic Veterinary College because US professors objected to a painting. He was given the option of taking it down, or leaving.
He left.
@sproudfoot.bsky.social @seansnmurphy.ca
Artist Christopher Griffin (Ottawa and PEI based) has just left his Artist in Residence position at Atlantic Veterinary College because US professors objected to a painting. He was given the option of taking it down, or leaving.
He left.
@sproudfoot.bsky.social @seansnmurphy.ca
April 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Imagine hiring an artist-in-residence at a Canadian college, and then publicly censoring that artist for a “political statement” based on complaints by USAmericans during a Canadian sovereignty crisis.
Did they WANT to be famous for all the wrong reasons?
Kudos to the artist, shame on the college.
Did they WANT to be famous for all the wrong reasons?
Kudos to the artist, shame on the college.
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In my experience, Alberta’s cities are full of smart, creative “get-it-done” people. When I was planning for Calgary, my sense was that if they could diversify toward sustainable energy, they would be a next-level powerhouse.
It’s so hard to watch Danielle Smith’s broken ideology hold them back.
It’s so hard to watch Danielle Smith’s broken ideology hold them back.
March 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In my experience, Alberta’s cities are full of smart, creative “get-it-done” people. When I was planning for Calgary, my sense was that if they could diversify toward sustainable energy, they would be a next-level powerhouse.
It’s so hard to watch Danielle Smith’s broken ideology hold them back.
It’s so hard to watch Danielle Smith’s broken ideology hold them back.
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'Bush League': Smith's Internal Review for AHS Mess Slammed via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
‘Bush League’: Smith’s Internal Review for AHS Mess Slammed | The Tyee
Experts explain why the probe pledged by Alberta’s premier is riddled with conflicts.
thetyee.ca
February 12, 2025 at 5:14 AM
'Bush League': Smith's Internal Review for AHS Mess Slammed via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
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The UCP is the worst government that Canada has seen in generations
SCOOP: Danielle Smith's government fired the head of Alberta Health Services two days before she was to meet with the Auditor-General to discuss her internal investigation into procurement contracts and deals for private surgical facilities. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... #abpoli #ableg
Alberta ousted health services CEO amid probe into medical contracts, document alleges
Athana Mentzelopoulos was dismissed two days before a meeting with province’s auditor on her investigation, according to letter
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The UCP is the worst government that Canada has seen in generations
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So we’ve got Doug Ford saying he was 100% thrilled Trump won the election, we’ve got Poilievre’s CPC saying Canadians being patriotic because of Trump is a problem for the CPC campaign, and there’s Danielle Smith enjoying brunch crepes at Mar-a-Lago.
These Conservatives are just not worth the cost.
These Conservatives are just not worth the cost.
February 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
So we’ve got Doug Ford saying he was 100% thrilled Trump won the election, we’ve got Poilievre’s CPC saying Canadians being patriotic because of Trump is a problem for the CPC campaign, and there’s Danielle Smith enjoying brunch crepes at Mar-a-Lago.
These Conservatives are just not worth the cost.
These Conservatives are just not worth the cost.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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That's what this has always been, and anybody who thought otherwise can't see clearly. I keep saying it, but more, HE keeps saying it
February 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
That's what this has always been, and anybody who thought otherwise can't see clearly. I keep saying it, but more, HE keeps saying it
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This is a really powerful column. And much of it is dead-on. calgaryherald.com/opinion/kell...
Kelly McParland: Florida man imposes tariffs on best customers
With tariffs, Donald Trump has done the impossible: he’s resurrected Justin Trudeau as an important figure
calgaryherald.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
This is a really powerful column. And much of it is dead-on. calgaryherald.com/opinion/kell...
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There is never default stability. There is never default democracy. There is never default freedom.
There are never default good vibes.
Any time we have enjoyed these things, it's because we worked to guarantee them and we were fortunate enough to have been successful.
There are never default good vibes.
Any time we have enjoyed these things, it's because we worked to guarantee them and we were fortunate enough to have been successful.
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 PM
There is never default stability. There is never default democracy. There is never default freedom.
There are never default good vibes.
Any time we have enjoyed these things, it's because we worked to guarantee them and we were fortunate enough to have been successful.
There are never default good vibes.
Any time we have enjoyed these things, it's because we worked to guarantee them and we were fortunate enough to have been successful.
Exactly. He is a bully that needs to be stood up to.
An important reminder that this is not a trade war. It’s the leader of one country trying to bully a neighbouring country that has historically been its closest economic partner and ally. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump launches trade war against Canada with a 25% tariff on most goods | CBC News
President Donald Trump launched a trade war against Canada on Saturday by imposing a 25 per cent tariff on virtually all goods from the U.S.'s neighbour — an unprecedented strike against a longstandin...
www.cbc.ca
February 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Exactly. He is a bully that needs to be stood up to.
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CBC's wall-to-wall coverage of this crisis is another great example of why we should value Canada's public broadcaster
February 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM
CBC's wall-to-wall coverage of this crisis is another great example of why we should value Canada's public broadcaster