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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 2m

Arguably, based on the polls, the average Canadian view is pretty divergent from the approach being taken by government

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 4h

New analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first 100 days after the federal election show oil and gas, mining and other industrial groups made up about 60 per cent of lobbying records. Environmental groups couldn’t get a word in. thenarwhal.ca/carney-natur...

Carney welcomed industry lobby, ignored environmental groups: records | The Narwhal

Records show resource industry lobbyists had regular access to Prime Minister Mark Carney in his first 100 days, while environmental groups were shut out

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 5m

For those keeping track...

"Alberta Strong and Free": United Conservative Party

"Canada Strong and Free Network": New name for what used to be known as the Manning Centre

"Strong and Free": Alberta's new licence plates

"Truly Strong and Free": Republican Party of Alberta

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 4m

Meanwhile, Canadians as a whole, according to this Angus Reid poll, are increasingly likely to view the United States as an enemy or potential threat - 46 per cent of those surveyed,higher than any other country angusreid.org/india-canada...

From an overall point of view, how do you think the Canadian government should approach each of the following regions, countries or economies. 46 per cent of Canadians list the United States as an enemy or potential threat, higher than any other, and 24 per cent sat cautiously

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 8m

Canadian government's response? The U.S. is an ally, nbd www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/96d31e4...

Hodgson brushes off national security concerns over U.S. stakes in critical mineral companies

Ottawa is not immediately concerned about the positions, considering the U.S. is an ally, Hodgson says

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 11m

A February poll from Leger on behalf of the Dogwood Institute found very high levels of opposition to U.S. ownership of Canadian natural resource projects -
70 percent strongly opposed and 10 percent more opposed climateactionnetwork.ca/wp-content/u...

A poll showing 70 percent of Canadians strongly oppose and 10 percent somewhat oppose American companies taking greater ownership of Canadian natural resource companies in Canada

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 17m

A major liquefied natural gas project in B.C., also ostensibly about lessening U.S. dependence, has the partial backing of a major Trump donor www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Though the project has the support of the neighbouring Nisga'a Nation, which jointly owns the project with Texas-based Western LNG, Marsden points out the company has significant backing from Blackstone Inc., a major American asset manager whose CEO publicy endorsed Trump and contributed to his campaign — undermining any notion that the project is needed to push back against the American president.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 20m

In an era when Canada is touting critical minerals as a way to lessen it's dependence on the United States, the U.S. government is taking direct ownership in Canadian critical minerals companies... And Canada isn't stopping it

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ANALYSIS | The Trump administration is investing in Canadian critical mineral companies. But Ottawa can stop it | CBC News

The Trump administration has purchased a stake in two Canadian critical mineral companies, a move experts say is unusual, and which raises questions about whether Ottawa should block the deals in the ...

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Haus of Decline @hausofdecline.bsky.social · 24m

Incredible post game fit from Vlad here. Would appear that the Blue Jays success might have something to do with him solving the Millennium Puzzle.

Vlad Guerrero Jr. wearing sweater feature pattern of cowboy riding a bull. Wearing horn-rimmed glasses with gold trim and a triangular necklace.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 41m

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B.C. program offers Indigenous offenders alternative to criminal charges | CBC News

The B.C. First Nations Justice Council has officially opened the Indigenous Diversion Centre in Prince George, B.C., which gives Indigenous offenders the option to participate in a 90-day therapeutic ...

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 13h

One more PSL post because I can't resist: Apparently Tori Amos was a pumpkin spice latte innovator in 1994! And specifically contrasted it to the drinks at Starbucks.

Tori Amos has an idea.

But not an idea for a song-a new drink. Returning to Seattle for her second-visit this year, Amos is eager to find an audience for her latest experi-ment in beverage concoction. "You have all your Starbucks things," she says. "Wett, I have one that tastes like pumpkin ple: It's my own invention; it's my contribution to Halloween. A little witch warmer!"

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Amos more ardent fans would probably say she hardly needs to resort to creating pumpkin lattes to bewitch a crowd. The emotive singer/songwriter's first solo album, .1992's Little Earth

quakes might not have been a com

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Sell Vaccines to Yankees for Profit @3cityyimby.bsky.social · 13h

Now that's a hell of a story. Congrats to mom, baby and the medical team.

Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 1d

The Heiltsuk Nation is celebrating the first baby born in community in years. Most births have to take place at a hospital far away
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Heiltsuk Nation celebrates 1st baby delivered in homelands in years | CBC News

An early labour in Bella Bella, B.C., where the hospital isn't equipped to deliver babies, had a happy ending as the first Heiltsuk baby was born on Heiltsuk territory in years. And, in a special turn...

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 13h

It was about this of course www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Man arrested after driving child-size pink Barbie Jeep through town | CBC News

Police and a legal expert say driving any motorized vehicle, including a toy, without a licence and insurance is a punishable offence — especially if impaired.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 13h

Just found out I left the Fox late night show Gutfield! on read

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 1d

The mismatch between wages and rental costs means many health-care workers commute long distances, live in inadequate housing or avoid remote locations where housing is limited, write experts. #canlab

Want More Health-Care Workers? Help Them with Housing | The Tyee

Employers and governments need to work together on solutions that would address shortages.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 14h

Also 0 per cent of people in northern B.C. selected the Mariners as a favourite, based

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 14h

"Just over two-in-five British Columbians (41%, +3) already have a favourite team in MLB, with most selecting the Toronto Blue Jays (32%, +4). The Seattle Mariners are second in popularity (6%, -1) followed by various other MLB franchises (3%, +1)"

Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 14h

In 2023, Research Co. surveyed British Columbians on some sports questions. Blue Jays were more popular than Mariners by a factor of five.
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Enthusiasm Still High in British Columbia for Home MLB Team

More than half of BC residents aged 18-to-34 would purchase merchandise or apparel featuring the team’s logo.

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Tom Hawthorn 🇨🇦 @tomhawthorn.bsky.social · 14h

In 2023, Research Co. surveyed British Columbians on some sports questions. Blue Jays were more popular than Mariners by a factor of five.
researchco.ca/2023/08/30/m...

Enthusiasm Still High in British Columbia for Home MLB Team

More than half of BC residents aged 18-to-34 would purchase merchandise or apparel featuring the team’s logo.

researchco.ca