in the Québécois version of King of the Hill (“Henri pis sa gang”), Boomhauer is named Papineau and sounds like this
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Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92 www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...
Former CTV News chief anchor Lloyd Robertson dies at 92
Canadian journalist Lloyd Robertson, who covered everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the 9/11 terrorist attacks during 35 years as chief anchor of CTV National News, has died. He was 92.
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I featured this graphic by separatist leader Keith Wilson in my latest article, but to prevent rabbit hole distractions I cropped out the astounding AI junk on the edge of this photo. Ottawa in…. New Brunswick? And what is that building? Sure not Parliament. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
"The separatist movement is a bit like Mr. Kenney’s big blue truck: a powerful machine, but he didn’t know how to handle it." Great piece from @daniparadis.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Jason Kenney is trying to stop the separatists. But he deserves some blame for their rise in the first place
As premier, he gave vent to some of the grievances that now animate the movement
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If it separates, Alberta would have to reckon with fact that nearly all the oil it exports to US gets shipped through other Canadian provinces. By me: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces | CBC News
Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.
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I’m hosting CBC’s Front Burner for the next two weeks. They were nice enough to start my fill-in stint on a topic I’m rather familiar with: Alberta separatism. My chat with the great @rwarnica.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f...
Where's the fight to keep Canada together?
Podcast Episode · Front Burner · August 4 · 32m
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No professional accomplishment has ever made me happier than this. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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Alberta is allowing patients to self-refer for some diagnostic tests. What’s the end game? Canadians who care about public health care should ask: What are the limits of medicare? by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Alberta is allowing patients to self-refer for some diagnostic tests. What’s the end game?
Canadians who care about public health care should ask: What are the limits of medicare?
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👀 Fascinated by the "withdrawn by its agents" detail. So the AI use was so blatant that the agents due a huge payday preemptively withdrew the contract?
they’re calling it the least sympathetic complaint in human history
Futurism@futurism.com · 7d ago"I have no idea how to get around this."
I'm intrigued by the combination of a minister saying that "fringe voices" scuttled the airport expansion and PC MPPs saying that their constituents' concerns about high-speed rail must be considered.
Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: source | CBC News
The federal government's rejection of a plan to allow commercial jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport is threatening a wedge between the Ford government and Ottawa — and potentially strengthening op...
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The difference between Andy Rooney and whatever Ross Douthat is going to be doing on '60 Minutes' is that Andy Rooney saw the bodies at Normady and the horror of the concentration camps, because he was a honest to god war correspondent before he became 'Andy Rooney' -- www.salon.com/2011/09/28/i...
In defense of Andy Rooney - Salon.com
Yes, he's grumpy, often way off-base and very easy to parody. But Andy Rooney's also a terrific American writer
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The term First Nation has been in use since the 1960s and in official use since the 1980s, including under two Conservative Prime Ministers www.biv.com/news/comment...
Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term 'First Nations'
Leaked guidance from Kerry-Lynne Findlay's office encourages some MLAs to use 'Indian' instead
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Scoop: The Liberal government is sitting on a proposal from Meta that could restore news to Facebook and Instagram in Canada. But Playbook has learned the offer is now caught up in broader Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
When a major strategic victory in war is achieved by drone attacks on e-commerce hubs then you know the 20th century is well in the rear-view mirror
Igor Sushko@igorsushko.bsky.social · 2w ago💥 Ukraine has destroyed both the Wildberries and Ozon e-commerce fulfillment centers that serve Saint Petersburg in Russia. Damage should exceed $2 billion.
It me. Or, when I’m around Germans, It me but in a very terse matter-of-fact tone.
Kat Tenbarge@kattenbarge.bsky.social · 2w agoPeople are making fun of AOC for having a slight southern accent while speaking in Memphis but they clearly don’t know the pain of habitually and unconsciously imitating the speaking style of the people around you
People are making fun of AOC for having a slight southern accent while speaking in Memphis but they clearly don’t know the pain of habitually and unconsciously imitating the speaking style of the people around you
At age 8, my son has really gotten into sarcasm, and I’m soooooo proud of him.
If Alberta was hit as hard by Trump tariffs as other provinces, I can’t imagine that separating from Canada would be anywhere near as popular as it is*. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | U.S. tariffs go easy on Alberta. That lets separatists go harder on Canada | CBC News
Alberta's tariff impact, political response to Trump and more have made it a Canadian outlier.
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It's so great to see growth instead of dismantling in journalism, and this is a great outfit full of smart, nice humans. Also, their newsroom in the Sault is the most appealing newsroom I have ever seen in my entire life. They have a speakeasy hidden in a bank vault in the basement!
The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com · 2w agoAlbertans voting for one of Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum Qs strips temporary residents of public services unless they have “Alberta-approved” status (meaning: TBD) Voting for another Q charges “approved” residents a health-education fee atop their taxes. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions | CBC News
To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.
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Hours before Trump’s tariff announcement, the US ambassador told an Edmonton crowd that it’s “critical” the trade relationship between the 2 countries is stabilized. "The future will be very, very bright for all of us,” he said, leading a toast of whisky shots at 9am. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta, Saskatchewan offer 'most compelling' case for U.S. oil supply: Hoekstra | CBC News
The U.S. needs to find three to four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade, and Canada can be one of the best places to get it, says Pete Hoekstra, adding that the trade relationshi...
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Turnout will be crucial in this October's referendums. Because of the number of ballots and the UCP's reforms, we can anticipate waiting in line for hours longer than usual. Mail-in voting is one solution. + reddeeradvocate.com/2026/07/20/e...
Elections Alberta opens mail-in ballot requests for October referendum - Red Deer Advocate
Mail-in ballot requests open today, with packages scheduled to ship out Sept. 1
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Albertans voting for one of Danielle Smith’s immigration referendum Qs strips temporary residents of public services unless they have “Alberta-approved” status (meaning: TBD) Voting for another Q charges “approved” residents a health-education fee atop their taxes. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions | CBC News
To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.
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Will Albertans vote to pull coverage for hundreds of thousands of newcomers off health care and education? I tried to decode what Danielle Smith’s immigration referendums mean. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | What some immigrants could lose if Alberta votes yes to Danielle Smith's questions | CBC News
To many voters, the various questions on the Oct. 19 ballots that cover social services for newcomers will appear confusing and contradictory.
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On a family trip to BC, an Alberta family must make pilgrimage to where the next bitumen pipeline will end.
