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49% of parents don’t know about the misogynistic content targeting boys online. White Ribbon’s My Friend, Max Hate campaign is changing that.

White Ribbon campaign promotes men's mental health

The World Federation for Mental Health is launching their annual White Ribbon campaign on October 10.

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Nearly 80% of signatures gathered: Thomas Lukaszuk’s “Forever Canadian” petition could block Alberta’s separatist push. #abpoli @djclimenhaga.bsky.social

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Petition for Alberta to remain in Canada seeing success

Danielle Smith will call an early election before she allows a referendum to proceed with the wording promoted by Thomas Lukaszuk.

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Alberta’s new book bans mirror the same fear-driven politics seen in U.S. states like Florida. #abpoli #albertabookban

The lists we keep, and the ones that keep us

Lists can chronicle our growth, or a society's regression.

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While Alberta teachers strike for fair wages and smaller classes, the province celebrates Connor McDavid’s $12.5 million contract extension. #canlab #abpoli #oilers @djclimenhaga.bsky.social

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Oilers succeed in their labour negotiations, meanwhile, AB teachers go on strike

Meanwhile, the largest teachers’ strike in Alberta history commenced Monday morning, with no end in sight.

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Do you have a desire to step up and fight for a better, fairer, more just world? This workshop is for you.

🔗 www.changeleaders.ca/bskfall2025

#toronto #workshopopportunity

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Section 107 of Canada’s Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes. #canlab

NDP tables bill to repeal section 107 of labour code

Section 107 of Canada's Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Nick Seebruch sits down with @royinori.bsky.social, co-founder of @cjjpmedia.bsky.social, to discuss why many journalists in Canada remain hesitant to cover #Palestine.

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The #CUPE national convention heard of the extreme conditions and oppression faced by Palestinian workers. #canlab #gaza

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CUPE hears the plight of Palestinian workers at national convention

The CUPE national convention heard of the extreme conditions and oppression faced by Palestinian workers.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Women’s safety starts at home: why safe and affordable housing is key to ending gender-based violence and economic abuse #gbv #housing
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Women’s safety starts at home: why safe and affordable housing is key to ending gender-based violence and economic abuse

CCFWE said on its website that for survivors of domestic violence and economic abuse, having access to safe and affordable housing is absolutely vital.

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Many of Mark Carney’s so-called ‘projects of national interest’ will have negative environmental impacts. #canpoli

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The perils of building big and fast

None of the so-called "projects of national interest" Mark Carney ignore their environmental impacts.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 1d

This collective agreement brings much needed support and protections for those working in an industry that often goes unnoticed. #quebec #canlab

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 1d

Many of Mark Carney’s so-called ‘projects of national interest’ will have negative environmental impacts. #canpoli

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The perils of building big and fast

None of the so-called "projects of national interest" Mark Carney ignore their environmental impacts.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

New novel illuminates the suffering of Canada’s temporary foreign workers #canlab

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Alberta and B.C. premiers’ pipeline war of words likely comes as a relief to both #abpoli @djclimenhaga.bsky.social

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Alberta and B.C. premiers’ pipeline war of words likely comes as a relief to both

Both have sound political reasons to want to distract voters from difficulties in their own bailiwicks.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Women’s safety starts at home: why safe and affordable housing is key to ending gender-based violence and economic abuse #gbv #housing
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Women’s safety starts at home: why safe and affordable housing is key to ending gender-based violence and economic abuse

CCFWE said on its website that for survivors of domestic violence and economic abuse, having access to safe and affordable housing is absolutely vital.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Despite Honest Reporting Canada’s clear bias and bullying tactics it remains recognized as a charitable organization by the CRA.

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With publisher @sarahsahagian.bsky.social

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Good labour news for the long weekend!
English voice directors in Quebec have reached their first collective agreement.
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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

The #CUPE national convention heard of the extreme conditions and oppression faced by Palestinian workers. #canlab #gaza

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CUPE hears the plight of Palestinian workers at national convention

The CUPE national convention heard of the extreme conditions and oppression faced by Palestinian workers.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Nick Seebruch sits down with @royinori.bsky.social, co-founder of @cjjpmedia.bsky.social, to discuss why many journalists in Canada remain hesitant to cover #Palestine.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 2d

Section 107 of Canada’s Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes. #canlab

NDP tables bill to repeal section 107 of labour code

Section 107 of Canada's Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 3d

Do you have a desire to step up and fight for a better, fairer, more just world? This workshop is for you.

🔗 www.changeleaders.ca/bskfall2025

#toronto #workshopopportunity

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 3d

Despite Honest Reporting Canada’s clear bias and bullying tactics it remains recognized as a charitable organization by the CRA.

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Registered Canadian charity is sanitizing genocide

Despite Honest Reporting Canada's clear bias and bullying tactics it remains recognized as a charitable organization by the CRA.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 3d

Section 107 of Canada’s Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes.
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NDP tables bill to repeal section 107 of labour code

Section 107 of Canada's Labour Code has been used eight times since June of 2024 to interfere with bargaining or to end strikes.

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rabble.ca @rabble.ca · 4d

This collective agreement brings much needed support and protections for those working in an industry that often goes unnoticed.
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Quebec English dubbing voice directors get first collective agreement

This collective agreement brings support and protections for those working in the English dubbing industry which that often goes unnoticed.

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