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Apropos of the moment: "One day somebody will explain to me why it is that, at a time when science has never been wiser, or the truth more stark, or human knowledge more available, populists and liars are in such pressing demand." ~ John le Carré ~ www.theguardian.com/books/2020/f...

Because the UCP are led by anti-vaxxers they will never tell Albertans where & how to get vaxxed so we have to spread this info ourselves You can get your shots at your pharmacy Flu shots are free Covid is free for some but might be covered by insurance #ableg #abpoli www.alberta.ca/respiratory-...

“Like every other conservative premier, Danielle Smith is more focused on political theatre than on issues that will actually make people’s lives better. “By allowing the separatist fringe to dominate political discourse, she’s diverted attention away from affordability, healthcare and education.”

My fellow Canadian podcasters, the Canadian Podcast Awards are now open for nominations! I would greatly appreciate if you could nominate Canadian History Ehx for Best Host, Best Artwork and Best Production. Happy to return the favour! canpodawards.ca/nominate/

Please enjoy my cartoon for Tuesday's Toronto Star

My heart is heavy. Walter Koenig, our Ensign Pavel Chekov, passed away early today. Walter and I met on the bridge of the Enterprise in the 1960s, and we stayed friends for nearly six decades. When Brad and I married in 2008, Walter stood beside us as our best man.

Some other times snap elections have backfired in Canadian history: 1969 (Manitoba): Called two years early. Governing PCs lost to NDP. 1990 (Ontario): Called two years early. Governing Liberals lost to NDP. 2015 (Alberta): Called one year early. Governing PCs lost to NDP.

Only 48% of BC voters supported the BC Conservatives, yet the voting system has handed Lorne Doerkson's Conservatives 69% of the seats and 100% of the power. READ MORE: www.fairvote.ca/25/10/2026/b... JOIN THE CAMPAIGN FOR PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION: secure.fairvote.ca/en/action/de...

Introverts are often alone but rarely lonely. We can spend entire days by ourselves without getting bored or feeling like we’re missing out on anything. We enjoy our own company and don’t need to constantly be around people to feel happy or fulfilled

Sign in a veterinarian's waiting room: "Back in 5 minutes. Sit. Stay."

I stand with President Zelenskyy 👇

For 101 years, Woodward's was a beloved department store chain for many shoppers. Mostly located in British Columbia and Alberta, it was famous for its "Food Floor" and $1.49 Day Sales. Then one day, it was gone. This is the story. 📸 Alberta Provincial Archives 🧵 1/7

It's that simple. 👇

Once more into the breech, dear friends... Another example of how to apply the "John Oliver Treatment" forcing businesses/governments to change their ways. Watch at your leisure for a good laugh.

Not so nasty Canadians with onev another. Respect is a big part of C how we live. So is politeness and kindness. We respect differences too. #Proudto_BECanadians #Canada_Rejects47

"Lucy in the sky... with diamonds."

Some ally... Tough to defend against an invasion when your "friends" keep stabbing you in the back.

All these years later.... I'm STILL a member of The Resistance.

I suspect someone had to clean ketchup from the White House Dinning Room walls.

TIL ...

In 1978, 533 films from the silent-film era were discovered in an old swimming pool turned hockey rink in Dawson City. Among the films, some of which were thought lost forever, were news reels from various historic events in the 1910s and 1920s. youtube.com/shorts/AoJwt...

“The fact that MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezo’s ex-wife & one of the single biggest donors in history, has given over $26 BILLION to charity and NOT run out of money really puts into perspective how the arguments against a billionaire wealth tax are just bullshit." (@afghanmounatingoat) TAX THE WEALTHY!

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

Imagine the reaction if Canada openly funded a movement to break up the U.S. Yet an American think tank is literally proposing support for Quebec separatists to “destabilize” Canada. No thanks. Canada isn't breaking up anytime soon, and certainly not because another country wants it. 🇨🇦

“by putting these questions to Albertans, the UCP is just looking for another scapegoat. The Premier will absolutely shrug off accountability and say “Albertans wanted us to target temporary workers and businesses who hire them.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli www.womenofabpoli.ca/p/albertas-r...

On March 26, 2000, the song Blame Canada from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut was nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars. But that night something also debuted that became an immediate hit. The I Am Canadian Rant. This is the story. 🧵 1/10

Pope Leo XIV calls on the Church to "heal the deep wounds, acts of unfaithfulness and painful mistakes committed within its ranks" during a large open-air Mass at the Lourdes sanctuary in France, without directly mentioning clerical sexual abuse

Irony is well and truly alive, kicking, and showing no remorse.

⚡️ Visa and Mastercard left Russia in 2022. So how are Russians still using their cards abroad? Our investigation traces the workaround through Telegram bots, crypto services, offshore companies and financial intermediaries. Read the full story 👇

21 Sept 1977, Meat Loaf released his debut studio album 'Bat Out Of Hell'. His first collaboration with composer Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren, it is one of the best-selling albums of all time, having sold over 43 million copies worldwide & still selling 200,000 annually. #MeatLoaf

For decades, Canadian voice actors brought many animated television shows and movies to life. From Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer to Spider-Man, from Inspector Gadget to Babar, Canadians have helped create the nostalgia for generations of children. youtu.be/gCkqRi-jl7k

The ongoing campaign to build thousands of massive datacenters for AI will create a “tsunami” of discarded electronics, putting the world on a course to triple its annual generation of toxic e-waste in the next 25 years, a new report projects apple.news/AXzuDPY07Rbm...