David Boles
@davidjboles.bsky.social
Reporter/Editor with the Canadian Press. Long suffering Leafs fan.
Formerly: 630 CHED, 620 CKRM, 99.7 2Day FM, 95.7 Coast FM
Formerly: 630 CHED, 620 CKRM, 99.7 2Day FM, 95.7 Coast FM
Putting out another line.
With Air Canada starting flights up again today, I'm wondering if anyone affected by the strike/lockout would be willing to chat with me about what they're hearing now.
Do drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Thanks kindly!!
With Air Canada starting flights up again today, I'm wondering if anyone affected by the strike/lockout would be willing to chat with me about what they're hearing now.
Do drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Thanks kindly!!
August 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Putting out another line.
With Air Canada starting flights up again today, I'm wondering if anyone affected by the strike/lockout would be willing to chat with me about what they're hearing now.
Do drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Thanks kindly!!
With Air Canada starting flights up again today, I'm wondering if anyone affected by the strike/lockout would be willing to chat with me about what they're hearing now.
Do drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Thanks kindly!!
Putting the line out there!
If you or anyone you know travelling (domestically and/or abroad) is affected by the Air Canada flight attendants strike, I'd love to connect for an interview.
Drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Cheers!
If you or anyone you know travelling (domestically and/or abroad) is affected by the Air Canada flight attendants strike, I'd love to connect for an interview.
Drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Cheers!
August 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Putting the line out there!
If you or anyone you know travelling (domestically and/or abroad) is affected by the Air Canada flight attendants strike, I'd love to connect for an interview.
Drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Cheers!
If you or anyone you know travelling (domestically and/or abroad) is affected by the Air Canada flight attendants strike, I'd love to connect for an interview.
Drop me a DM or an email at [email protected]
Cheers!
A story from yesterday by myself & my talented colleague @journosousa.bsky.social on two Manitoba communities laying out re-entry plans after wildfires forced residents out.
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
More evacuation orders to be lifted in parts of northwestern Manitoba after fires
Residents were forced out a little more than one month ago by an out-of-control blaze that currently stands at 71 square kilometres in size.
nationalpost.com
June 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
A story from yesterday by myself & my talented colleague @journosousa.bsky.social on two Manitoba communities laying out re-entry plans after wildfires forced residents out.
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
nationalpost.com/news/canada/...
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There are good reasons librarians have taken the stance that they have, across North America regarding freedom to access information, (fun: www.epl.ca/freedom-to-r...). In my experience, librarians are like elephants. They don't forget. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta changing rules to ensure only 'age-appropriate' books in schools by fall
EDMONTON - Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books are available in school libraries.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
May 27, 2025 at 4:39 AM
There are good reasons librarians have taken the stance that they have, across North America regarding freedom to access information, (fun: www.epl.ca/freedom-to-r...). In my experience, librarians are like elephants. They don't forget. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago who is now the first American-born pope, has spent most of his career outside of the U.S, ministering to the dispossessed and marginalized.
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru.
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru.
American-born Cardinal Robert F. Prevost is elected pope
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru’s poorest enclave and even became a naturalized citizen there.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago who is now the first American-born pope, has spent most of his career outside of the U.S, ministering to the dispossessed and marginalized.
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru.
The “Latin Yankee,” as he is known in Rome, worked 20 years in Peru.
The election night set-up from my place in Edmonton.
Excited to be part of The Canadian Press team's coverage of it.
Excited to be part of The Canadian Press team's coverage of it.
April 29, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The election night set-up from my place in Edmonton.
Excited to be part of The Canadian Press team's coverage of it.
Excited to be part of The Canadian Press team's coverage of it.
My latest story: Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...
Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement
Wayne Gretzky statue was first unveiled on the grounds of Northlands Coliseum in August 1989
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM
My latest story: Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hocke...
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Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement #Edmonton
Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement - Canada News
Lorne Thurston and Joseph McIntyre were planning to get an up-close look at the Wayne Gretzky statue in downtown Edmonton on Friday, when they realized it had been smeared with what appeared to be — and strongly smelled like — feces.
www.castanet.net
March 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Edmonton statue of Oilers great Wayne Gretzky smeared with excrement #Edmonton
Always enjoy the opportunity to create wraparound for Canadian radio.
Here's my latest wrap for CP on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to U.S. tariffs.
Here's my latest wrap for CP on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to U.S. tariffs.
CP Wrap - Doug Ford on U.S. Tariffs
Play CP Wrap - Doug Ford on U.S. Tariffs by David J. Boles on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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March 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Always enjoy the opportunity to create wraparound for Canadian radio.
Here's my latest wrap for CP on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to U.S. tariffs.
Here's my latest wrap for CP on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's response to U.S. tariffs.
#NEW from us at CP: Deadline for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico passes with no relent
CP NewsAlert: Deadline for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico passes with no relent
WASHINGTON — The deadline set by U.S President Donald Trump to impose economy-wide tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico has passed.
ca.finance.yahoo.com
March 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
#NEW from us at CP: Deadline for Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico passes with no relent
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It will be Rachel Homan against whoever dares to challenge her.
Einarson to face Nova Scotia in Scotties semifinal after loss to Homan
It will be Rachel Homan against whoever dares to challenge her.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
It will be Rachel Homan against whoever dares to challenge her.
Don't have a Canada sweater, but this Maple Leaf should do.
Go Canada Go!!
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Go Canada Go!!
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
February 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Don't have a Canada sweater, but this Maple Leaf should do.
Go Canada Go!!
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Go Canada Go!!
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
From my CP colleague @jack-farrell.bsky.social.
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
EDMONTON - Alberta’s health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
February 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
From my CP colleague @jack-farrell.bsky.social.
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
The Bills wouldn't have been this pathetic.
February 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The Bills wouldn't have been this pathetic.
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Justin Trudeau responds:
January 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Justin Trudeau responds:
Time to go 2/2 against 'em.
Go Leafs Go from Edmonton.
Go Leafs Go from Edmonton.
February 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Time to go 2/2 against 'em.
Go Leafs Go from Edmonton.
Go Leafs Go from Edmonton.
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Leavitt: "The president will be implementing tomorrow 25 percent tariffs on Mexico, 25 percent on Canada, and a 10 percent tariff on China."
January 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Leavitt: "The president will be implementing tomorrow 25 percent tariffs on Mexico, 25 percent on Canada, and a 10 percent tariff on China."
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RIP Bob Uecker. Never forget the time he and Bob Gibson got in trouble for holding hands during the team photo.
January 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
RIP Bob Uecker. Never forget the time he and Bob Gibson got in trouble for holding hands during the team photo.
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Honking vehicles and chants were the backdrop to Alberta Energy Regulator hearings weighing a potential coal exploration project in Crowsnest Pass.
First Canadian Press-branded byline for @mattscace.bsky.social! www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
First Canadian Press-branded byline for @mattscace.bsky.social! www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up
CALGARY - The final days of hearings into a contentious coal exploration project in southwestern Alberta were met with protests in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
January 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Honking vehicles and chants were the backdrop to Alberta Energy Regulator hearings weighing a potential coal exploration project in Crowsnest Pass.
First Canadian Press-branded byline for @mattscace.bsky.social! www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
First Canadian Press-branded byline for @mattscace.bsky.social! www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/alb...
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BREAKING: Christy Clark NOT seeking Liberal leadership
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
January 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: Christy Clark NOT seeking Liberal leadership
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
My latest story for CP.
Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
OTTAWA - Mark Carney went on late-night television in the U.S. Monday to talk Trump, tariffs and carbon tax, but played coy on any plans to seek the Liberal leadership.
www.thestar.com
January 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
My latest story for CP.
Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
Carney talks tariffs, Trump, Liberal leadership in Daily Show interview
www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
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Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton Thursday: sources.
https://buff.ly/40dXjiv
https://buff.ly/40dXjiv
January 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Carney expected to launch Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton Thursday: sources.
https://buff.ly/40dXjiv
https://buff.ly/40dXjiv
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The Palisades Fire from a a flight landing at LAX, approaching Santa Monica, California.
January 8, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The Palisades Fire from a a flight landing at LAX, approaching Santa Monica, California.
During his Q&A responding to the PM's resignation, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will vote against the Liberal government after the throne speech.
"They do not deserve another chance," he says.
"They do not deserve another chance," he says.
January 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
During his Q&A responding to the PM's resignation, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will vote against the Liberal government after the throne speech.
"They do not deserve another chance," he says.
"They do not deserve another chance," he says.