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Evan Simko-Bednarski @simko-bednarski.bsky.social · 16h

It’s important in all this to remember: official press conferences are a minuscule part of the job and exist to present one side and control questioning.

Much reporting, often the best reporting, happens without ever having to flash a press pass

Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 16h

Soliciting information from officials is a journalist's job.

The Pentagon's new press policy would make reporters "stenographers parroting press releases, not watchdogs holding government officials accountable," explains @npr.org's Tom Bowman.

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · 4h

NYT: Scores of journalists with access to the Pentagon handed in their press passes today rather than sign on to new rules laid out by Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

What Do the New Pentagon Press Reporting Rules Say? (Gift Article)

The new rules codify strict limitations on access and raise the prospect of punishment for requesting information on matters of public interest.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 5h

A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks, according to a leaked report.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

False hope, fabricated data: No public notice after UBC uncovered serious misconduct in medical study | CBC News

A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks, according t...

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 7h

Canada's 'class-action king,' former Sask. MLA Tony Merchant dies at 81
youtu.be/8dEfKGTI1TM?...

Well-known lawyer, former Sask. MLA Tony Merchant dead at 81

YouTube video by CBC News Saskatchewan

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Larissa Kurz @larissagkurz.bsky.social · 8h

It was indeed an excellent show and taught me that the one universal in city planning no matter where you are in Canada is that someone, at some point, has pitched the idea of putting a dome over public spaces because snow sucks.

Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Regina’s Globe Theatre pulled off the difficult task of capturing the zaniness of city politics and the importance of municipal planning into a tight, well-placed package. A wonderful adaptation of @joshokane.bsky.social ‘s book.

Some worthwhile lessons for councillors and council watchers as well

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 11h

The RPL essentially said that If council orders us to use our reserves to fund ongoing expenses then they will just have to make bigger mill rate increase requests down the road.

It's essentially short-sighted decision making centered around this year's mill-rate rather than sustainable planning

PD City Hall (Paul Dechene) @pdcityhall.bsky.social · 11h

Radons: That's what reserves are for. You have to figure out what your minimums & maximums are b/c that's what we're doing. You have to take this back to your board & have a deep conversation about what you're going to come back w/ #yqrcc

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 13h

Former MLA, prominent Saskatchewan lawyer Tony Merchant dies at 81
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Former MLA, prominent Saskatchewan lawyer Tony Merchant dies at 81 | CBC News

Tony Merchant's family has confirmed he died on Thanksgiving Monday. A funeral is scheduled for next week.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 16h

Sask. looks to diversify canola export markets as Chinese, U.S. tariffs bite
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Sask. looks to diversify canola export markets amid tariff woes | CBC News

According to data from the Canola Council of Canada, China and the United States together comprised more than 83 per cent of Saskatchewan's canola exports. Amid tariff woes and trade uncertainty, the ...

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 16h

Here is a weird one. Falling fish smashes Sask. woman's windshield.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'Scared the heck out of me': Falling fish smashes Sask. woman's windshield | CBC News

Of all the things that could smash a car’s windshield in Saskatchewan, a fish that fell from the sky is pretty low on the list of likely suspects. But that’s what happened to Marie Ahlstrom when she w...

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Regina’s Globe Theatre pulled off the difficult task of capturing the zaniness of city politics and the importance of municipal planning into a tight, well-placed package. A wonderful adaptation of @joshokane.bsky.social ‘s book.

Some worthwhile lessons for councillors and council watchers as well

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Polls now closed in Newfoundland and Labrador’s general election
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Polls now closed in Newfoundland and Labrador’s general election | CBC

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Tim Querengesser @timquerengesser.bsky.social · 1d

It's been suggested to me by those who know a lot that the tax increases are basically baked into our future. The problems are structural. The fact we built so much in the '50s to '80s that's nearing its end of life at the same time doesn't help.

edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Keith Gerein: Edmonton's money woes need more than wishful thinking

Despite promises from contenders in Edmonton's municipal election, the city's financial issues will take years to fix.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

"He enlisted at a time when Chinese Canadians were not even considered Canadian."

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Gordon Quan was one of the last surviving Second World War veterans of Chinese-Canadian descent in B.C.
www.castanet.net/news/BC/5776...

Victoria veteran was part of commando unit that fought Japanese in Burma - BC News

Gordon Quan is being remembered as a pillar of Victoria’s Chinese community, a tireless worker and volunteer and a brave man who, in the face of segregation and racism, proudly served his country duri...

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

*inflation*

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Paul Dechene @pauldechene.bsky.social · 2d

People ask me about the time Clr Bezo wondered about putting a roof over Wascana Pool A LOT — including at Thanksgiving dinner last night w/ someone new to Regina who I know does not follow me or city council. It has become a Very Famous Council Moment. You could even call it viral. #yqrcc

Jul 23 2025 - Clr Bezo Wonders Is Wascana Pool Roof-Ready?

YouTube video by PD City Hall — Paul Dechene

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Lawsuit reveals details of alleged fraud at Regina vehicle dealership
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Lawsuit reveals details of alleged fraud at Regina vehicle dealership | CBC News

A lawsuit filed by Go To Auto Inc. accuses husband and wife Aggrey Fynn and Stephanie Fynn — the owners of Regina Electric Vehicle (REV) Automotive Group — of operating a fraudulent scheme for three y...

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Gen Z protesters — from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco — are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

Why Gen Z protesters worldwide are flying an anime pirate flag

Gen Z protesters from Indonesia and Nepal to Madagascar and Morocco, are rallying behind an unexpected banner: a grinning skull in a straw hat.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Per a news release: The Saskatchewan Roughriders have extended the contracts of Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Jeremy O’Day and Head Coach Corey Mace by two years. They're now both signed through the 2028 season.

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 1d

This is an incredible tool built by @nationalobserver.com that will help foster enhanced transparency at the local level.

All CAJ members can join Civic Searchlight....NOW!

A big thanks to @jameswsthomson.com for this. Contact him ASAP! HT to @rorywh.bsky.social @davidmckie.bsky.social and team

Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 7d

Today, @nationalobserver.com is launching a tool to search municipal meeting transcripts across Canada. The tool has already helped us unearth a climate denial network targeting towns and cities, report on AI data centers, measure our impact and more.

Journalists and researchers, sign up for free!

Canada’s National Observer unveils a powerful tool for fighting disinformation

Civic Searchlight brings together municipal meeting transcripts from across Canada into a searchable database for the first time. It has already been used to fight disinformation, report on impact, di...

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Jason Markusoff @markusoff.bsky.social · 1d

DEADLINE TODAY: Apply for a CAJ mentorship, the program i wish wish wish existed when I was getting my feet under me in journalism.
Fall mentors include:
💥Kristin Nelson (Boston Globe's Spotlight podcast)
💥Michelle Cyca (The Narwhal)
💥Nathan Vanderklippe (Globe and Mail)
caj.ca/programs/men...

Mentorship - Fall 2025 - Canadian Association of Journalists

Fall 2025 Mentor Bios Below you will find an alphabetic list of mentors for the Fall 2025 round of the mentorship program. Each mentor has their bio, who they are looking to mentor, the languages they...

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 1d

These industry-flexible mentors have done it all, and still do, learn the skills of broadcast, newspapers and everything in between-- because why would you want to choose just one? Apply today! caj.ca/programs/mentorship/

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Prairie farmer concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads
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Prairie farmer concerned about food production as invasive weed spreads | CBC Climate Change News

Harvest is close to done on the Prairies, but some farmers' crops are being overrun by kochia, an invasive weed. They hope scientists can stop the spread before food production is affected forever.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 1d

Price of a promise: Chinese family returns home broke after paying $40k seeking Canadian residency
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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 2d

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