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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 1d

Mine turned out total perfection. Golden crust, moist meat. Brown bits for gravy. So good!

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 1d

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Could publicly-owned grocery stores break Canada’s grocery oligopoly?

A bold proposal from New York’s Zohran Mamdani is sparking interest north of the border. Experts say a Canadian public option is not only possible — it’s long overdue

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 4d

Truth. This is the best way.

Joel Hill @joelh.social · 4d

If you aren’t spatchcocking your turkey you’re missing out. Shorter cook time and a juicier bird. It’s also fun to say “spatchcock”.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 6d

See also Toronto, Regina and Calgary

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Dr James on a bicycle, psychologist, cycologist 🇨🇦 @jamesbicycle.bsky.social · 8d

Saskatchewan needs to end government (tax payer) funding of private schools too.

Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 8d

Elections Alberta has approved a citizen-initiated petition application to gather signatures in support of the proposal to end public funding to independent/private schools.

Calgary teacher Alicia Taylor says she brought it forward because it could help improve funding for public schools. #AbEd

Alberta teacher prompts petition on province's private school funding | CBC News

If high school chemistry teacher Alicia Taylor gets her wish, Albertans will vote in a referendum on whether to end public funding for independent schools.

www.cbc.ca

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 27d

Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.

I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.

We need a government that serves the many, not the money.

Join in. lewisforleader.ca/

youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY

Why I’m running for NDP leader

YouTube video by Avi Lewis

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Avi Lewis @avilewis.ca · 9d

Proud to stand with Tanille Johnston and Rob Ashton at the Saskatchewan NDP convention. We're contesting the same job, but all working hard for this party. Join us, it can be yours too #cdnpoli #NDP

Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, and Rob Ashton standing together talking in a convention room.

Avi speaking to a crowd at the convention.

Avi and a man standing on the street in front of a restaurant, smiling.

Another angle of Avi speaking to a crowd at the convention.

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Alexander Quon @alexanderquon.bsky.social · 9d

Moe's support of federal jurisdiction on pipeline proposal 'opportunistic,' expert says
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Moe's support of federal jurisdiction on pipeline proposal 'opportunistic,' expert says | CBC News

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has previously opposed the federal carbon tax and clean electricity but is now arguing in favour of strong federal power for a potential oil pipeline. One expert says th...

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Jeremy Simes @jeremysimes.bsky.social · 9d

The head of Saskatchewan's nurses union fired back at the provincial health authority Monday, saying there's nothing seasonal about patient overcrowding in a hallway inside the province's largest hospital. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/health/saska... #skpoli

Saskatchewan nurses union hits back at province on overcrowding in hospital hallways

SASKATOON - The head of Saskatchewan's nurses union fired back at the provincial health authority Monday, saying there's nothing seasonal about patient overcrowding in a hallway inside the province's ...

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 24d

What many don’t know is how these places are so slapped together and cheaply made. New is not quality.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · 24d

New Canadians are the ones buying them, at least among all the people I know who bought recently.

Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Sep 4

I just got to pet a borzoi and my day has been made. I swoon over noodle dogs.

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andy vs. @im-all-id.me · Aug 22

I know everything costs a lot more now but at least it's also worse quality

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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · Aug 18

Air Canada consoles stranded passengers with pictures of their executive bonuses

OTTAWA - With thousands of passengers still facing travel delays as flight attendants strike for fair working conditions, Air Canada executives have decided to comfort customers by sending photos of t...

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Aug 10

W: Vancouver
S: Toronto
E: Ottawa
N: Whitehorse

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Dr James on a bicycle, psychologist, cycologist 🇨🇦 @jamesbicycle.bsky.social · Aug 5

Almost all (or maybe all) social and economic problems can be reverse engineered to show that income inequality is the root of the problems.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Aug 2

There’s a song battle in my head between Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” and K-Pop Demon Hunters “Golden”.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Jul 21

I try not to since I always appreciate when there’s firewood waiting for me when I get to my site. A pay it forward.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Jul 16

Yes do it! Oh and Manitoba has lots of gorgeous forest spaces and lakes too.

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Jul 16

The Yukon is fabulous too.

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David Suzuki Foundation @davidsuzukifdn.bsky.social · Jun 26

Coal-fired power generation is a 19th century technology that the rest of the world is quickly moving away from. So why is the Sask. gov't extending the life of all of its coal-fired power plants? This move goes against federal clean electricity regulations. @stephenjwt.bsky.social

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Sara Dungavell @psychonerrantry.bsky.social · Jun 20

500 people in northern Saskatchewan are about to be without a psychiatrist if my colleagues and I don't get contracts in the next 10 days.

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Rev Barb @revbarb.bsky.social · Jun 19

thestarphoenix.com/news/local-n...

'Losing their lives': Trans youth struggling with Sask. pronoun consent law two years later

As Pride week comes to a close, trans youth and allies are reflecting on how Bill 137 is impacting students nearly two years later.

thestarphoenix.com

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Crystal @skcdp.bsky.social · Jun 10

Also, I highly recommend AirNorth. The flights, staff and free food have all been great. They even give you a warm cookie. 🥹 #airnorth

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