Shoutout to everyone's favourite infamous podcaster who said "someone's going to have to be editor" a day after I replied to his email (WITH my email signature which says I'm the editor)

Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role pressprogress.ca/introducing-...

Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor

Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role

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Received this bizarre email out of the blue yesterday from National Post columnist Adam Zivo gloating over my former colleague's layoff notice I'd like to thank Postmedia for looking into it and issuing this statement clarifying Zivo is expected to uphold professional standards for employee conduct

Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says “Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.” pressprogress.ca/rogers-layof...

Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says

“Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.”

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Lost in the general chaos of everything the past few weeks was a very interesting pipeline announcement. Although this announcement was fairly light on details, people I spoke to about it had plenty to say.

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“Ludicrous” Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Fuels Climate Anxiety as Wildfires Rage Across the Country Experts say proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor project presents numerous challenges. pressprogress.ca/ludicrous-al...

I just got struck in the back of the head by an osprey crossing the street downtown lol. I was like “wtf was that” and turned around and saw it doubling back for another pass, screeching. Nest nearby I guess…

We’re calling for anti-lawfare legislation in Alberta to protect free speech, and we’re not alone on this pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...

Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in Alberta

Over 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta

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We’re calling for anti-lawfare legislation in Alberta to protect free speech, and we’re not alone on this pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...

Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in Alberta

Over 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta

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It's funny how much Final Fantasy 1 owes to this 1986 Japanese Cindy Crawford Pocari Sweat ad, art directed by Moebius

How soon do we figure until some dipshit streamer inadvertently reveals Jimothy’s location, causing him distress from the crowds?

Im so Albertan that I was born in the hospital Ralph Klein blew up

Please celebrate by wishing me a happy birthday! (Or to the entity known as Canada if that’s your thing)

Today is a very important day for my country because I was born on it in the mid 80’s

Happy Killdozer day to those who celebrate

I ORDER MY COFFEE BLACK. NO SUGAR. NO MILK. NO WATER. NO CUP. THEY HAND ME THE BEANS. I EAT THEM IN THE PARKING LOT LIKE A HORSE. THE BARISTAS HAVE STOPPED CHARGING ME. I HAVE NOT SLEPT SINCE TUESDAY. I CAN HEAR THE WIFI

NEW: Israel has been contacting the Carney government regarding alleged antisemitism in Canada this year, but Global Affairs Canada is keeping records of those communications secret, reveals @alex.readthemaple.com. www.readthemaple.com/global-affai...

Global Affairs Canada Keeps Israel’s ‘Antisemitism’ Lobbying Secret

“We regret to inform you that the records you requested are all withheld.”

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Is that what they’re called??

Jesse Brown insists he’s done nothing wrong Banned from Reddit and accused of phishing critics, Canadaland’s founder is leading a chaotic 'investigation' into an army of sockpuppet accounts

Jesse Brown Insists He’s Done Nothing Wrong

Banned from Reddit and accused of phishing critics, Canadaland’s founder is leading a chaotic 'investigation' into an army of sockpuppet accounts

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My bus broke down at the stop and after 20 minutes it didn’t get fixed. Not the drivers fault. In any case I’m writing off the day

On a new episode of @pressprogress.ca SOURCES @stephenmag.bsky.social sits down with @ericwickham.ca to talk about what went down the night he was kicked out of a Alberta separatism rally and why the movement feels more confident than ever. pressprogress.ca/sources-podc...

Why was our reporter kicked out of an Alberta separatist event?

Hint: We asked about the movement's ties to the United States

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This was a mall in Edmonton we'd go to on family trips there in the early 90's. Now it's little more than a strip mall. We were kings, once.

Journalist across three provinces (BC, Alberta, Ontario) in my small newsroom @pressprogress.ca alone are sick/have friends and relatives who are sick this week. Is this you folks as well? If yes, do you have a COVID rapid test/are you testing anymore?

Don’t think you got the right picture on your spam account

Some journalists simply report the news At Canada's National Post, they do more than report the news – they also send people weird emails #journalism

I like how the child actor that plays Egg spoiled a major detail off the cuff in an interview about how the Dunk and Egg saga ends. Something that GRRM hasn't written yet, but told him. Good kid

Of all the shitty comedy guys out there, I'm pretty sure I hate Jerry Seinfeld the most

NEW: Group sending Canadian right-wing media personalities on free trips to Israel quietly funded by Israeli government Documents unearthed by @pressprogress.ca show Israel's foreign ministry granted the Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring "Canadian influencers and policymakers" to Israel

Group Sending Canadian Right-Wing Media Personalities on Free Trips to Israel Quietly Funded by the Israeli Government

Israeli foreign ministry granted Exigent Foundation $175,000 CAD to bring ‘Canadian influencers and policymakers’ to Israel, documents show

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I wanted to say that I really appreciate all of the kind words, support and shares around this story and this week in general ❤️ Covering this stuff is heavy, and it means a lot! xtramagazine.com/power/tumble...

The Tumbler Ridge shooting is already fuelling anti-trans hate in Canada | Xtra Magazine

Bad actors on the right are leaping to connect the shooter’s trans identity to the violence

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Jack Coggin, 1954

This is a tough thing to announce. My trivia team "Smooth by Carlos San TRIVIA (Feat. Rob Thomas)" lost by exactly 1 point because my friend and team mate, in his infinite wisdom, went rogue and changed one of my obviously correct answers to something else.