And in Canada we're financing gas plants... for U.S. corporations: www.nationalobserver.com/2026/07/24/n... See also: www.desmog.com/2026/06/11/m...

Crown corp lends up to $200M for Meta data centre gas plant in Alberta

The gas plant, known as Greenlight, is classified as a project that is “likely to have significant adverse environmental and social effects.”

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Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 5h ago

Dozens of gas-burning power plants are being built across the country, solely to power data centers. These plants could emit as much planet-warming pollution as half of all passenger vehicles in the entire country in a single YEAR. We need a data center moratorium — now.

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Smith insists Alberta recovery centres moving ahead amid tangle of legal action

The construction of addiction treatment centres in three Indigenous communities has been mired in lawsuits

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Some updates added to the story following a new response from U of T: breachmedia.ca/canadian-uni...

Canadian universities set up a secret network to crack down on student Palestine demonstrators ⋆ The Breach

Universities in Canada coordinated to spy on and violently clear student encampments. Then, they deleted the evidence

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As I received this news today here in British Columbia, the wildfire smoke blankets the sky, our eyes are burning and our kid is complaining of a sore throat from it. And we’re the lucky ones. 🧵 www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project | CBC News

Canada’s federal government is advancing the process to designate the Alberta government’s proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a project of national interest. A notice published in the Canada G...

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I've been saying for years that the conservative (UCP) fight against trans-women is actually a fight against women & girls Because how does a girl prove she's a girl? Trust me, these sick mother f*ckers are not going to pay for genetic testing Yes, it's as sick as you imagine #ableg #abpoli

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 2d ago

Good framing.

"I have cerebral palsy. I am not on AISH. I am not on ADAP. But I have sat across kitchen tables from people who are, watched what this summer has done to their faces, and I have never in all my years writing this column felt as let down by this province as I do right now." #Alberta #abpoli

TAIT: Albertans with disabilities betrayed by Smith government

Please don't call the most vulnerable among us freeloaders from a podium and walk away without proof.

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“In a Tuesday social post on X, Smith said Alberta’s police service should be focused on addressing violent crimes, theft, illegal drugs and vandalism — not people’s free speech.” Yeah, and maybe your government should focus on delivering healthcare and education instead of pandering to loons.

Premier Danielle Smith criticizes Edmonton police for video on hate reporting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says police should be focused on addressing violent crime not policing free speech.

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Too predictable. They know and don't care.

Petra Schulz@msthpetra.bsky.social · 2d ago

The closure of consumption sites in ON contributes to these spikes. Using in a safe environment reduces risk (people can go low and slow) and many overdoses are managed without a trip to the ER. Closures in Red Deer AB led to spikes in ambulance calls. Politicians don’t seem to care.

FOM's Chris Gallaway participated in this important conversation to share our Alberta perspective. Take a listen!

PressProgress@pressprogress.ca · yesterday

What are Canadians supposed to do when their provincial government undermines their healthcare system? On the latest episode of Sources, we're sharing a recording of a virtual health panel we held last month on the subject of ‘when provinces go rogue.' 🎧 pressprogress.ca/canadian-hea...

It appears that Mike Ellis is weighing in on the removal of the racist banner. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

One person, one vote. We should be strengthening democratic equality, not killing it. If rich people don’t like it, they can go start their own Ayn Rand utopia on Neptune. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

A tech billionaire floated the idea of curtailing the right to vote. That wasn’t even the worst part

The Shopify founder’s endorsement of a bad idea suggests there is far more work to do to protect democracy from a surge of anti-democratic thinking.

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Scientists say we’re heading for 2-3C by mid century. Risk assessors & insurers say this means 2-4 BILLION deaths. Governments & the media say pretty much nothing.

Part 2 of our Edmonton show is live! IWhat are the foreign interference risks that Albertans are facing because of Danielle Smith's referendum? Dr Patrick Lennox holds nothing back! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli youtu.be/wF_SAwPGn6s

Episode 8.38 - Live in Edmonton (Part 2) - Dr Patrick Lennox!

YouTube video by The Breakdown AB

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SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo

These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us

YouTube video by Not Just Bikes

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The bike parking was overflowing at Heritage Festival today - so many people chose cycling as their mode of transportation since it was convenient and had dedicated parking! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴 Edmonton is a cycling city 🙌

I think there's a case to be made that we should care whether people in power are, in fact, total jerks. In today's video, I muse about exactly that: why isn't empathy treated as a prerequisite to shape public opinion or policy? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

“Premier Smith, Albertans with disabilities want to talk about how your government has betrayed them. And, dammit, so should you.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli edmontonsun.com/opinion/colu...

TAIT: Albertans with disabilities betrayed by Smith government

Please don't call the most vulnerable among us freeloaders from a podium and walk away without proof.

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Edmonton plans separation referendum to separate from Alberta separation referendum

Edmonton plans separation referendum to separate from Alberta separation referendum

EDMONTON - With the October 19th Alberta Separation referendum approaching, residents of the provincial capital have announced that they will be holding their own referendum to separate the city of Ed...

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“Premier Smith, Albertans with disabilities want to talk about how your government has betrayed them. And, dammit, so should you.” Cam Tait @edmontonsun.com

André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 2d ago

Albertans with disabilities betrayed by Smith government. At a time when people are already struggling to get by, disability benefits are being cut, by Cam Tait edmontonsun.com/opinion/colu... via @edmontonsun.com

Albertans with disabilities betrayed by Smith government. At a time when people are already struggling to get by, disability benefits are being cut, by Cam Tait edmontonsun.com/opinion/colu... via @edmontonsun.com

The closure of consumption sites in ON contributes to these spikes. Using in a safe environment reduces risk (people can go low and slow) and many overdoses are managed without a trip to the ER. Closures in Red Deer AB led to spikes in ambulance calls. Politicians don’t seem to care.

André Picard @picardonhealth @picardonhealth.bsky.social · 2d ago

Opioid deaths are down but emergency calls are spiking. Inside the mystery leaving Ontario paramedics ‘flying blind.’ A street drug that defies traditional overdose responses is adding to the strain on hospitals, by @omarmosleh.bsky.social www.thestar.com/news/gta/opi... via @thestar.com

Opioid deaths are down but emergency calls are spiking. Inside the mystery leaving Ontario paramedics ‘flying blind.’ A street drug that defies traditional overdose responses is adding to the strain on hospitals, by @omarmosleh.bsky.social www.thestar.com/news/gta/opi... via @thestar.com

Opioid deaths are down but emergency calls are spiking. Inside the mystery leaving Ontario paramedics ‘flying blind’

A tranquilizer in Toronto street drugs that defies traditional overdose responses is adding to the strain on hospitals.

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They’re perpetrating social murder.

Petra Schulz@msthpetra.bsky.social · 5d ago

Funding and program cuts for harm reduction contribute to rising HIV cases. HIV is preventable and treatable. These rising numbers are another sign of provincial and federal health policy failures. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Part 1 of our Edmonton show is live! In the first part we introduced the night and had an AMAZING conversation with political scientist Dr Jared Wesley! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Episode 8.37 - The Breakdown Live in Edmonton (Part 1)

Podcast Episode · The Breakdown With Nate Pike · August 3 · 42m

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Story is deeply moving. Makes me think of my son Danny, who died alone before Naloxone became available. 💔 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

FIRST PERSON | As a paramedic, I responded to countless overdoses. Then my best friend died from one | CBC News

When Cam Fenton's best friend died, it made him question how someone who was a support worker at a supervised injection site ended up as one of thousands of people who die of opioid overdoses every ye...

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Tonight at 7! While our patrons already have access to the full show, we're dropping Part 1 of last weekends live show tonight at 7 with a new part every night this week! Part 1 is the intro to the show & a conversation with Political Scientist @jaredwesley.ca! #abpoli #cdnpoli

Spoiler alert: services for rural people who use drugs are missing or insufficient. Women, mostly mothers, provide the informal support. Our team, led by @hollymathias.bsky.social and @ehyshka.bsky.social is pleased to share this important work. kwnsfk27.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F...

the involuntary treatment legislation that Daniel Vigo and David Eby have been working to expand has been found to be in violation of the Charter: bsky.app/profile/dsdp...

Doctors for Safer Drug Policy@dsdp.ca · 5d ago

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... An exciting, long awaited day. Hey @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social sounds like you have to write a new law. If you would like to consult with a few GENUINE experts on substance use disorders, we know a few. Hell, if you were feeling real bold we know a few patients too.

Funding and program cuts for harm reduction contribute to rising HIV cases. HIV is preventable and treatable. These rising numbers are another sign of provincial and federal health policy failures. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress is at risk | CBC News

Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and wa...

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FYI. I've been in data centers. The ONLY people that work those buildings are the security people. 1st class!! The techs come in, replaces servers that fail and leave. They work for the companies. They drive in, find the broken server pull it out of the rack, put a new one in. And drive away.