Heather Campbell
@thatheatherc.bsky.social
Same as before. Inspired, engaged, politicised, compassionate, engineer, and citizen of the world. Reader of banned books. Irascible spinster. Posts are usually awesome & always my own. Call me: she & her
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We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the pressing urgencies of the great cause of freedom … a time like this demands great leaders.
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK
Yes, @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social, you have him on the ropes, so to speak. ✊🏾
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Education minister wants UCP volunteers to counter-campaign against his own recall bid | CBC News
Demetrios Nicolaides wants supporters to share the "positive things" he's done. The leader of the campaign to recall him worries about "undue influence" against petitioners.
www.cbc.ca
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Yes, @jennyyeremiy.bsky.social, you have him on the ropes, so to speak. ✊🏾
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
On Saturday, along with nearly 200 other voices, I will sing at the Celebration of Life for Paul Grindlay. www.mhfh.com/obituaries/P...
Obituary information for Paul Grindlay
View Paul Grindlay's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:27 AM
On Saturday, along with nearly 200 other voices, I will sing at the Celebration of Life for Paul Grindlay. www.mhfh.com/obituaries/P...
A baby died in Alberta due to complications from measles. Long term effects will emerge in 7-10 years. That baby's blood is on the government's hands. Premier Smith's & Minister LaGrange's collective tears aren't enough cleanser to wash their hands clean.
Out damned spot! Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 1.
Out damned spot! Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 1.
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
From me today:
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From me today:
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many options on the table to help get it back.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A baby died in Alberta due to complications from measles. Long term effects will emerge in 7-10 years. That baby's blood is on the government's hands. Premier Smith's & Minister LaGrange's collective tears aren't enough cleanser to wash their hands clean.
Out damned spot! Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 1.
Out damned spot! Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 1.
Quote: "Storm damages are estimated to run as high as $7 billion, officials said."
The damage and devastation at $7B is approximately a third of Jamaica's GDP.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
🇯🇲🌀🙏🏾
The damage and devastation at $7B is approximately a third of Jamaica's GDP.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
🇯🇲🌀🙏🏾
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Quote: "Storm damages are estimated to run as high as $7 billion, officials said."
The damage and devastation at $7B is approximately a third of Jamaica's GDP.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
🇯🇲🌀🙏🏾
The damage and devastation at $7B is approximately a third of Jamaica's GDP.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
🇯🇲🌀🙏🏾
I don't care what they call it, but the Alberta NDP needs to do something different, helpful & compassionate that's not the toxic hellscape we're living in right now because of the Alberta government that's led by Premier Smith. Naheed Nenshi knows how to lead in a way that results in better things.
Albertans want to bring back the Alberta advantage – an affordable life, fairness, and opportunity.
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
We’re ready. Join us.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoUz...
You deserve better. Alberta’s New Democrats are ready.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
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November 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I don't care what they call it, but the Alberta NDP needs to do something different, helpful & compassionate that's not the toxic hellscape we're living in right now because of the Alberta government that's led by Premier Smith. Naheed Nenshi knows how to lead in a way that results in better things.
Prime Minister missed out on a stellar day in Prince Rupert, BC by doing the announcement in Terrace, BC.
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Prime Minister missed out on a stellar day in Prince Rupert, BC by doing the announcement in Terrace, BC.
So, @gregmcleanyyc.bsky.social, I hope that you have read Catherine Ford's column, you are mentioned.
Ford: Honouring our veterans should be more than wearing a poppy calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
So, @gregmcleanyyc.bsky.social, I hope that you have read Catherine Ford's column, you are mentioned.
Maybe PM @mark-carney.bsky.social will make a bonus announcement and give Prince Rupert, BC safe, clean drinking water tomorrow, too.
www.princerupert.ca/index-pages/...
www.princerupert.ca/index-pages/...
Boil Water Notice in Effect
www.princerupert.ca
November 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Maybe PM @mark-carney.bsky.social will make a bonus announcement and give Prince Rupert, BC safe, clean drinking water tomorrow, too.
www.princerupert.ca/index-pages/...
www.princerupert.ca/index-pages/...
Wearing the most basic @fluevog.bsky.social I own.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Wearing the most basic @fluevog.bsky.social I own.
1. Charles is 100% correct.
2. Quote: "Reached by phone Tuesday, police association president Andrew Tummonds declined to comment.
“We’re still dealing with our lawyers to see where we’re gonna go,” Tummonds said."
Explanation -- This kind of situation leaves the police union in a 'pickle'. 1/
2. Quote: "Reached by phone Tuesday, police association president Andrew Tummonds declined to comment.
“We’re still dealing with our lawyers to see where we’re gonna go,” Tummonds said."
Explanation -- This kind of situation leaves the police union in a 'pickle'. 1/
This is a story you could write from a fill-in-the blanks template in nearly every police service and the RCMP in Canada, right down to the police commission saying they have taken steps to address it. They never do anything. It's been like this for decades.
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Durham regional police's 'poisoned' workplace highlighted in Ontario Civilian Police Commission report | CBC News
An Ontario Civilian Police Commission report into the workplace culture, policies and procedures of the Durham Regional Police Service and its board has found it was a toxic workplace where officials ...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
1. Charles is 100% correct.
2. Quote: "Reached by phone Tuesday, police association president Andrew Tummonds declined to comment.
“We’re still dealing with our lawyers to see where we’re gonna go,” Tummonds said."
Explanation -- This kind of situation leaves the police union in a 'pickle'. 1/
2. Quote: "Reached by phone Tuesday, police association president Andrew Tummonds declined to comment.
“We’re still dealing with our lawyers to see where we’re gonna go,” Tummonds said."
Explanation -- This kind of situation leaves the police union in a 'pickle'. 1/
This all sounds rather familiar.
Policing culture is not one that embraces challenge, criticism, hard questions, equity and inclusion, or truth to power.
The union will actively work to eliminate & undermine visible, vocal, and veracious challengers.
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1/
Policing culture is not one that embraces challenge, criticism, hard questions, equity and inclusion, or truth to power.
The union will actively work to eliminate & undermine visible, vocal, and veracious challengers.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/
November 12, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This all sounds rather familiar.
Policing culture is not one that embraces challenge, criticism, hard questions, equity and inclusion, or truth to power.
The union will actively work to eliminate & undermine visible, vocal, and veracious challengers.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/
Policing culture is not one that embraces challenge, criticism, hard questions, equity and inclusion, or truth to power.
The union will actively work to eliminate & undermine visible, vocal, and veracious challengers.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
1/
It'll be interesting to see who hops on the flight tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
It'll be interesting to see who hops on the flight tomorrow.
I laugh when I’m asked to give a thumbs up. It’s a joke about my late mother. When she was in ICU, the nurses would say, “give us a thumbs up.” I told them, “don’t ask her to do that, ask her to raise her hand, she thinks thumbs up means ‘up yours’ & she won’t do it.” Classic mother-daughter moment.
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I laugh when I’m asked to give a thumbs up. It’s a joke about my late mother. When she was in ICU, the nurses would say, “give us a thumbs up.” I told them, “don’t ask her to do that, ask her to raise her hand, she thinks thumbs up means ‘up yours’ & she won’t do it.” Classic mother-daughter moment.
Quote from @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social story: "“A lot of promises made by a lot of these councillors that were hired was the climate fund, right? I believe that’s honestly a waste of money,” said Landon Johnston, councillor for Ward 14."
Councillor Johnston thinks this ⤵️ is a waste of money. Sigh.
Councillor Johnston thinks this ⤵️ is a waste of money. Sigh.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Quote from @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social story: "“A lot of promises made by a lot of these councillors that were hired was the climate fund, right? I believe that’s honestly a waste of money,” said Landon Johnston, councillor for Ward 14."
Councillor Johnston thinks this ⤵️ is a waste of money. Sigh.
Councillor Johnston thinks this ⤵️ is a waste of money. Sigh.
Remembrance Day, increasingly for me from childhood, became focused on the music used in the remembrance services as both a chorister and a clarinetist. The music for me, that has always triggered my emotions is Arkwright's "O Valiant Hearts" with the Harris tune.
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www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandw...
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Remembrance Day, increasingly for me from childhood, became focused on the music used in the remembrance services as both a chorister and a clarinetist. The music for me, that has always triggered my emotions is Arkwright's "O Valiant Hearts" with the Harris tune.
www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandw...
www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandw...
Quote: "“A lot of promises made by a lot of these councillors that were hired was the climate fund, right? I believe that’s honestly a waste of money,” said Landon Johnston, councillor for Ward 14."
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Councillors are elected, not hired. And on the environment ... sigh.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Councillors are elected, not hired. And on the environment ... sigh.
Calgary’s new city council begins reviewing 2026 budget
Calgary’s new city council is getting its first look at the proposed budget for 2026.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 11, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Quote: "“A lot of promises made by a lot of these councillors that were hired was the climate fund, right? I believe that’s honestly a waste of money,” said Landon Johnston, councillor for Ward 14."
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Councillors are elected, not hired. And on the environment ... sigh.
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Councillors are elected, not hired. And on the environment ... sigh.
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.
Reposted by Heather Campbell
Phillips said she will proceed with a $400,000 lawsuit filed against several Lethbridge Police Service members for invasion of her privacy, and some details from the ASIRT investigation may inform her case.
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Lethbridge officer searched ex-Alberta MLA on database after overhearing 'tail end' of conversation: report | CBC News
After "completely unsatisfying" investigation outcome and no criminal charges, Shannon Phillips plans to continue with lawsuit against her city's police.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Phillips said she will proceed with a $400,000 lawsuit filed against several Lethbridge Police Service members for invasion of her privacy, and some details from the ASIRT investigation may inform her case.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
WTI oil price is under $60/bbl. Premier Smith & Finance Minister Horner are probably panicking. Wait for fear & rage filled messages that sound like the sky is falling in the richest province in the country. Expect blame to be placed on the usual suspects: teachers, immigrants, nurses, Ottawa...
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
WTI oil price is under $60/bbl. Premier Smith & Finance Minister Horner are probably panicking. Wait for fear & rage filled messages that sound like the sky is falling in the richest province in the country. Expect blame to be placed on the usual suspects: teachers, immigrants, nurses, Ottawa...
Quote: "...women are being chased out of public life, by unconstrained hate groups, online trolls and far-right extremism. In one of the world’s strongest democracies, this is becoming the new normal."💥
Q.E.D.
Q.E.D.
In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin
In Sweden, online hate and anti-immigrant extremism are driving women out of public life | Martin Gelin
A leading liberal politician has quit in fear of her physical safety. It is a crushing setback for democracy in one of the world’s most open societies, says journalist Martin Gelin
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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Quote: "...women are being chased out of public life, by unconstrained hate groups, online trolls and far-right extremism. In one of the world’s strongest democracies, this is becoming the new normal."💥
Q.E.D.
Q.E.D.
More needs to be said about the strength and bravery of @sphillipsab.bsky.social to have gone through this for 8 years.
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Lethbridge officer searched ex-Alberta MLA on database after overhearing 'tail end' of conversation: report | CBC News
After "completely unsatisfying" investigation outcome and no criminal charges, Shannon Phillips plans to continue with lawsuit against her city's police.
www.cbc.ca
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
More needs to be said about the strength and bravery of @sphillipsab.bsky.social to have gone through this for 8 years.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Reposted by Heather Campbell
Only surprise I have is that Caylan Ford would take her $7 million vengeance lawsuit to Wilson Laycraft since Jason Kenney is an advisor at Bennett Jones. Surely he could've tried to do a solid for her to make up for having to end her candidacy. Kaycee Madu does litigation, could've called him too.
Hi Bluesky 👋
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
Small life update: I’m at the centre of a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Alberta launched by a failed candidate for Jason Kenney’s UCP
It may be the longest and most expensive media trial in Canadian history
I’m ready to go public about it and I want to share more details with you 🧵
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Only surprise I have is that Caylan Ford would take her $7 million vengeance lawsuit to Wilson Laycraft since Jason Kenney is an advisor at Bennett Jones. Surely he could've tried to do a solid for her to make up for having to end her candidacy. Kaycee Madu does litigation, could've called him too.
Hello, Calgary... is this thing on? Calgary Police Service's Operation Order was a targeted violation of Calgarians who experience houselessness, use drugs & other substances, live with mental illness, and/or commit petty crime (transit fare evasion is a crime of $3.80 that comes with a $250 fine).
November 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Hello, Calgary... is this thing on? Calgary Police Service's Operation Order was a targeted violation of Calgarians who experience houselessness, use drugs & other substances, live with mental illness, and/or commit petty crime (transit fare evasion is a crime of $3.80 that comes with a $250 fine).