Darren
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Another poison pill buried in Mark Carney’s budget: a repeal of a reduced postage rates for books and shipments between libraries.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries say budget proposal to end shipping program would be 'catastrophic | CBC News
Libraries across Canada say a proposed change in the federal budget bill would end their ability to ship books at
reduced rates, threatening interlibrary loan programs and possibly forcing the closure...
www.cbc.ca
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Another poison pill buried in Mark Carney’s budget: a repeal of a reduced postage rates for books and shipments between libraries.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
Libraries across the country are sounding the alarm for what it would mean for the viability of another essential public institution.
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Anyone else have a problem with buying ebooks and other digital downloads and then forgetting all about them? It's like the pile of books you've been meaning to read, but they're invisible.
November 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Anyone else have a problem with buying ebooks and other digital downloads and then forgetting all about them? It's like the pile of books you've been meaning to read, but they're invisible.
lift up your head, take a deep breath, scream if you want, get the rest you need, and keep fighting for truth & beauty
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
lift up your head, take a deep breath, scream if you want, get the rest you need, and keep fighting for truth & beauty
Looking for reasons to be proud of Alberta? A recent leger poll found 34% of Albertans feel you're never too old to trick or treat. The highest rate in the county. Also below average belief in vampires and werewolves. So there's that.
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Looking for reasons to be proud of Alberta? A recent leger poll found 34% of Albertans feel you're never too old to trick or treat. The highest rate in the county. Also below average belief in vampires and werewolves. So there's that.
As a biracial second-generation immigrant, I never thought that my opinions or that my presence in this country can matter, because I was such a small minority[...]. But now, under Danielle Smith’s government, I realize that I am not alone. That’s because, under her rule, nobody matters.” -A Sahab
'We're packed like sardines': Students walk out of their classes in support of Alberta teachers
More than 70 schools across Alberta had students walk out of classes to protest the Alberta government's use of the notwithstanding clause
edmontonjournal.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
As a biracial second-generation immigrant, I never thought that my opinions or that my presence in this country can matter, because I was such a small minority[...]. But now, under Danielle Smith’s government, I realize that I am not alone. That’s because, under her rule, nobody matters.” -A Sahab
amnesty.ca/press-releas.... Did the UCP think they'd get good press by violating human rights and attacking democracy to avoid negotiating with teachers?
Amnesty International Canada condemns Alberta government’s use of notwithstanding clause in Bill 2
Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 2 means that courts won’t be able to strike down the law even if it violates the Charter.
amnesty.ca
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
amnesty.ca/press-releas.... Did the UCP think they'd get good press by violating human rights and attacking democracy to avoid negotiating with teachers?
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🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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bookvaccine.alberta.ca
October 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 This is inexplicable news to share. If in Alberta and you want flu and covid shots for NEXT year (2026-2027), you have only until December 15 of THIS year to order them.
This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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This is not incompetence. It’s a deliberate choice to prevent as many people ..
bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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CJPME is calling on the Canadian government to ensure the safety and protection of Canadians aboard the Sumud Flotilla, who were kidnapped in international waters and illegally detained by Israeli forces while attempting to reach Gaza. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_10_0...
Canada must protect Canadians detained by Israel aboard the Sumud Flotilla
Montreal, October 6, 2025 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is calling on the Canadian government to ensure the safety and protection of Canadian citizens aboard the Sumud F...
www.cjpme.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM
CJPME is calling on the Canadian government to ensure the safety and protection of Canadians aboard the Sumud Flotilla, who were kidnapped in international waters and illegally detained by Israeli forces while attempting to reach Gaza. www.cjpme.org/pr_2025_10_0...
Our government would rather spend 15 million dollars a day in the hopes that parents will turn against teachers than work towards smaller class sizes and competitive teacher salaries in Alberta. Not including all the anti-union ads they have been paying for with public money. Beyond shameful.
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Our government would rather spend 15 million dollars a day in the hopes that parents will turn against teachers than work towards smaller class sizes and competitive teacher salaries in Alberta. Not including all the anti-union ads they have been paying for with public money. Beyond shameful.
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🚨We must standup to the bunk! We can't let lies win.
- Vaccines ≠ autism
- Ivermectin ≠ cure for cancer, autism, or COVID
- COVID vaccines ≠ "turbo cancer" or "sudden death"!
Our statement, signed by over 20 leading health orgs, healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi...
- Vaccines ≠ autism
- Ivermectin ≠ cure for cancer, autism, or COVID
- COVID vaccines ≠ "turbo cancer" or "sudden death"!
Our statement, signed by over 20 leading health orgs, healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi...
#ScienceMatters. Canadian medical, research, clinical and health-care organizations stand up for science - Healthy Debate
We all have a role to play in standing up for science. Speak up and share your stories about how false health information is impacting you, Canada and the world.
healthydebate.ca
September 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🚨We must standup to the bunk! We can't let lies win.
- Vaccines ≠ autism
- Ivermectin ≠ cure for cancer, autism, or COVID
- COVID vaccines ≠ "turbo cancer" or "sudden death"!
Our statement, signed by over 20 leading health orgs, healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi...
- Vaccines ≠ autism
- Ivermectin ≠ cure for cancer, autism, or COVID
- COVID vaccines ≠ "turbo cancer" or "sudden death"!
Our statement, signed by over 20 leading health orgs, healthydebate.ca/2025/09/topi...
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New from me: Group representing thousands of prosecutors condemns Edmonton police criticism of Crown in child homicide case edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/c...
Group representing thousands of prosecutors condemns Edmonton police criticism of Crown in child homicide case
A group representing thousands of Crown prosecutors across Canada has come out against the Edmonton Police Service's decision to publicly criticize a plea agreement in a child homicide case.
edmontonjournal.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New from me: Group representing thousands of prosecutors condemns Edmonton police criticism of Crown in child homicide case edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/c...
Excellent article the highlights how understanding the nuance in scientific language is important and how often it is misunderstood or intentionally misrepresented by bad actors.
Ahem the guy who invented the term "evidence based medicine" just rebuked the most prominent anti-trans health lobby group in the world www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trans health care "skeptics" lost a key ally—now they're having a meltdown
The godfather of evidence-based medicine on rejecting anti-trans "misuse" of his work.
www.motherjones.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Excellent article the highlights how understanding the nuance in scientific language is important and how often it is misunderstood or intentionally misrepresented by bad actors.
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Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
CANADA
VERY HIGH (no change)
About 1 in every 81 people infected
Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:
-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
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i don't know what the source of this video is but I love it
September 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
i don't know what the source of this video is but I love it
It is frustrating and shows exactly what customer service means to the big telecoms that they will only offer better deals to existing clients after closing their accounts. Until then yearly increases are "necessary."
September 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It is frustrating and shows exactly what customer service means to the big telecoms that they will only offer better deals to existing clients after closing their accounts. Until then yearly increases are "necessary."
If you have to actually cancel your service before you're offered a better deal, that's not customer service, it's exploitation.
August 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
If you have to actually cancel your service before you're offered a better deal, that's not customer service, it's exploitation.
@meksmith.bsky.social will we know when Peter Martin's review of ASIRT is done? I haven't been able to find any updates
August 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
@meksmith.bsky.social will we know when Peter Martin's review of ASIRT is done? I haven't been able to find any updates
Alberta's book ban is almost a carbon copy of Florida's. If it can't pass judgment in Florida, what does it say about the UCP trying to implement it here? @albertandp.ca
“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
bookriot.com
August 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Alberta's book ban is almost a carbon copy of Florida's. If it can't pass judgment in Florida, what does it say about the UCP trying to implement it here? @albertandp.ca
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There’s no better time than the present to rein in social media platforms and the harmful consequences they have for society. People should have forums to communicate, but the design of corporate social media promotes the kind of world we don’t want.
www.disconnect.blog/p/wading-thr...
www.disconnect.blog/p/wading-thr...
August 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
There’s no better time than the present to rein in social media platforms and the harmful consequences they have for society. People should have forums to communicate, but the design of corporate social media promotes the kind of world we don’t want.
www.disconnect.blog/p/wading-thr...
www.disconnect.blog/p/wading-thr...
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My latest for @thetyee. Former police commission chair enaged in online bullying, harassment campaign against city councillors.
'Unleashing': Politicians Say Ex-Police Watchdog's Insults Go Too Far via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
'Unleashing': Politicians Say Ex-Police Watchdog's Insults Go Too Far via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
‘Unleashing’: Politicians Say Ex-Police Watchdog’s Insults Go Too Far | The Tyee
‘I was getting scared,’ says one Edmonton councillor assailed online by John McDougall.
thetyee.ca
August 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
My latest for @thetyee. Former police commission chair enaged in online bullying, harassment campaign against city councillors.
'Unleashing': Politicians Say Ex-Police Watchdog's Insults Go Too Far via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
'Unleashing': Politicians Say Ex-Police Watchdog's Insults Go Too Far via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...
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A: I don’t care where we go. At all.
B: Same. Any restaurant you have in mind?
A: No, I’ll go to literally any restaurant in this town. Any neighborhood that’s more convenient for you?
B: No, every location in existence is convenient for me. Any kind of food you’re craving?
B: Same. Any restaurant you have in mind?
A: No, I’ll go to literally any restaurant in this town. Any neighborhood that’s more convenient for you?
B: No, every location in existence is convenient for me. Any kind of food you’re craving?
With God as My Witness, I Will Not Pick the Restaurant
A: Where should we eat? B: I’m happy to go anywhere! A: Me too. I’m easy. I don’t care where we go. At all. B: Same. Any restaurant you have in min...
buff.ly
August 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A: I don’t care where we go. At all.
B: Same. Any restaurant you have in mind?
A: No, I’ll go to literally any restaurant in this town. Any neighborhood that’s more convenient for you?
B: No, every location in existence is convenient for me. Any kind of food you’re craving?
B: Same. Any restaurant you have in mind?
A: No, I’ll go to literally any restaurant in this town. Any neighborhood that’s more convenient for you?
B: No, every location in existence is convenient for me. Any kind of food you’re craving?
There are many reasons why I love where I work. But the fact that people regularly use the anatomically correct heart emoji will never stop making me smile. 🫀
June 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
There are many reasons why I love where I work. But the fact that people regularly use the anatomically correct heart emoji will never stop making me smile. 🫀
"Thank you once again for taking the time to email our office."
It's rarely satisfying to write to your MP. I suppose this is at least proof that a person in the MP's office is reading at least some of what I write, and it's not just input into a machine. Or I'm on some kind of list.
It's rarely satisfying to write to your MP. I suppose this is at least proof that a person in the MP's office is reading at least some of what I write, and it's not just input into a machine. Or I'm on some kind of list.
June 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"Thank you once again for taking the time to email our office."
It's rarely satisfying to write to your MP. I suppose this is at least proof that a person in the MP's office is reading at least some of what I write, and it's not just input into a machine. Or I'm on some kind of list.
It's rarely satisfying to write to your MP. I suppose this is at least proof that a person in the MP's office is reading at least some of what I write, and it's not just input into a machine. Or I'm on some kind of list.