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Naheed Nenshi @naheednenshi.bsky.social · 14h

"I didn't become a teacher so I could fight with the government. I became a teacher so I could make a difference."

Teachers have been extremely clear about what they need to help students succeed: more teachers, more classrooms.

youtu.be/sjX8tpyDRzw

"We need the government to address the class sizes we face every day."

YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 15h

He's not opening the government because he doesn't want those secret files revealed. It's not complicated.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 1d

An emotional minute as the word Democracy melts away in front of the US Capitol Building.

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Jared Wesley @jaredwesley.ca · 18h

The UCP wants to replace "Wild Rose Country" with "Strong and Free" on provincial license plates.

The minister responsible said caucus, alone, decided on the change. And that the move was "clearly non-partisan".

Here's the official party logo.

You be the judge.

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John Bistline @bistline.bsky.social · 16h

HOT NEWS: Rondo just flipped the switch on the world's largest industrial heat battery. 100 MWh delivering continuous high-pressure industrial heat/steam with storage temperatures over 1000°C and 97% round-trip efficiency. The energy transition is heating up.

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Bob Makichuk 🇨🇦 @bobmakichuk.bsky.social · 15h

A fascinating story, thankfully not a forgotten one.
#RememberThem

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 15h

A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history.

Read what a Chinese officer wrote of D-Day in his diary salvaged in Hong Kong

A long-lost diary from a Chinese officer is shedding light on a lesser-known part of D-Day history. Found by urban explorers in a Hong Kong tenement, the diary details the experiences of Lam Ping-yu.

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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 15h

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

Republican Party of Alberta banner image

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Ximena González @ximenaka.bsky.social · 15h

The tide is starting to turn in downtown Calgary.

In my latest piece, i write about the sixth and latest office-to-residential conversion to reach completion, the iconic Petro Fina building, and how a combination of city-led initiatives is breathing new life into our city's core.

Downtown Calgary’s latest office-to-rental conversion begins welcoming tenants

Formerly the headquarters of Canadian Fina Oil, the 11-storey Petro Fina building has been converted into 103 apartments

www.theglobeandmail.com

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The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · 17h

From the DM’s…

While teacher on strike they came together with their kiddos to make lunch bags for Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids.

Can’t say Alberta Teachers don’t care about Alberta kids!

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

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Voices of Wentworth @voicesofwentworth.bsky.social · 1d

“Australian tropical rainforest trees have become the first in the world to switch from being a carbon sink to an emissions source due to increasingly extreme temperatures and drier conditions”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#auspol

‘This is bad news’: Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source

Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications

www.theguardian.com

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

Lea Salonga. Sold out. Jack Singer Concert Hall at Werklund Centre. Amazing. That is all. 🎵🎶

Lea Salonga on the stage at the Jack in Werklund Centre.

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The Desert Veteran @jkz12769.bsky.social · 1d

All the press reporters have handed in their press badges to the Pentagon, even Fox propaganda News handed in their press badges. The regime is losing control. We the People are fighting back. The regime is going to increase the violence to try to get us back down. Don't stop the resistance.

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Charles Rusnell @charlesrusnell.bsky.social · 1d

How did Danielle Smith conclude her govt had the right to arbitrarily change the province's licence plate to Strong and Free, a UCP political slogan, with zero public impetus or input?

Lisa Johnson @reportrix.bsky.social · 1d

Smith has had a change of heart since she was Wildrose Party leader in 2014 when she slammed the PCs plan to remove “Wild Rose Country" from licence plates.
"I also joked that it was great to have advertising for the political party I represented at that time on the back of every licence plate.”

Jack Farrell @jack-farrell.bsky.social · 1d

Alberta may no longer be known as "Wild Rose Country" — at least on its licence plates.

From me today:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

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paulseesequasis @paulseesequasis.bsky.social · 1d

Eugène Atget’s unflinching, unromantic, street portraits of 1900s Paris.

📷 Eugène Atget | Paris (TASCHEN)

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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 1d

Why study history? Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., who was born on this day in 1917, had what I think is a great answer. Not only is it a "fascinating intellectual enterprise" and "a necessary background for wise public decisions," it also is essential for "a civilized personal life."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

⚠️ ALERT: YouTube is currently experiencing a global service outage. As a result, you may encounter issues watching our videos, including live streams, on the platform.

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Karen Lord 🇨🇦 (Jochumsen) @karenjlord.bsky.social · 1d

What an awesome evening at @jyoti4mayor.bsky.social’s HQ! Folks, if you haven’t signed the #ForeverCanadian petition yet, find a signing location near you here: www.forever-canadian.ca/sign-the-pet... and then remember to get out and #VOTE on Monday! #YYC #Calgary #ABpoli #YYCcc #Election2025

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨Jim Carrey’s fresh out of fucks, and we are here for it!

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ジョイス・スチック @joycestick.moe · 1d

science is nice, huh.

Scientists Are Working on an Mrna Vaccine To Wipe Out Allergies

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania may have developed a vaccine for seasonal allergies and food allergies.

www.vice.com

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Regan @mighty580am.bsky.social · 1d

I mean it’s a personal choice but just know if you sign up for

about.rogers.com

new satellite cell system, you’re ultimately paying this
👇 guy.

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paulseesequasis @paulseesequasis.bsky.social · 1d

The Family Archive: A conversation with Joi T. Arcand, Paul Seesequasis, and Felicia Gay. Friday, 14 November at The MacKenzie Art Gallery from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Regina, Saskatchewan. Part of The Gathering Great Plains Series. Free.
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The Family Archive: A conversation with Joi T. Arcand, Paul Seesequasis, and Felicia Gay - MacKenzie Art Gallery

Join Curator Felicia Gay, Paul Seesequasis and Joi Arcand for a conversation about the exhibition Joi T. Arcand: ayâtaskisow.

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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Glad to see my Minister of Finance, Nate Horner, being properly compensated with $1.65 MILLION taxpayer dollars for the drought conditions affecting his ranch.

To the rest of Alberta farmers also affected by the drought, you don't get anything, but keep voting conservative!

A screenshot of payments made to Nate Horner, UCP MLA and Minister of Finance for the Alberta government in the amount of $1.65 million dollars for moisture deficiencies.

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Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎(Parody) @abdanielsmith.bsky.social · 1d

This is fake news.

The UCP has had enough of the RCMP always investigating us for fraud and corruption.

It's time Albertans have a police force they can trust who answers to the UCP and won't hold us accountable. It's time for an Alberta Provincial Police force!
#abpoli #ableg

A graphic showing statistics from a Pollera poll conducted in 2025 where 81% of Albertans believe there are more important priorities than changing who polices local communities. 78% of Albertans in rural and RCMP-served areas want to keep the RCMP in their communities. 77% of Albertans in RCMP served-areas are satisfied with their policing.

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Regan @mighty580am.bsky.social · 1d

She’s a jewel.

Jen🇺🇸🏴‍☠️ @jen.sheshed.rocks · 1d

Gotta love a serenade and a bit of shade 🤭🤣

Enjoy 🤣
#SheShed

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Heather Campbell @thatheatherc.bsky.social · 1d

🤣👏🏾

The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 1d

“Restore merit, end DEI” says man who could only get elected in Canada’s safest Conservative stronghold

OTTAWA - Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has launched a petition to "end DEI programs and restore merit", just months after losing his own heavily-favoured seat before running in an even more hea...

www.thebeaverton.com

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