Devin Dignam
@devindignam.bsky.social
Currently located in Victoria, BC. Former doer of many things, including educator, DFS pro, referee, & editor at Wagesofwins. Fan of General Ludd. I write (wrote?) biting leftist parody songs for fun: https://devindignam.substack.com/p/coming-soon
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This is very admirable, but it should not be their responsibility. So many things are fucked and upside down these days.
‘This is preventative medicine.’ Toronto hospital starts $1-million fund to help patients with rent. Research shows a link between evictions and worse health outcomes, says Dr. Andrew Boozary of the University Health Network.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi... via @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/news/gta/thi... via @thestar.com
‘This is preventative medicine.’ Toronto hospital starts $1-million fund to help patients with rent
‘This is preventative medicine,’ says Dr. Andrew Boozary with the University Health Network, as research shows a link between evictions and worse health outcomes. The fund will help patients on a case...
www.thestar.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is very admirable, but it should not be their responsibility. So many things are fucked and upside down these days.
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A group called "Robins des ruelles" or Robins of the Alleys claimed responsibility for the heist. The food was distributed to the community in protest of predatory grocery inflation, that is feeding record profits.
"The reaction to the theft has been overwhelmingly positive on social media."
"The reaction to the theft has been overwhelmingly positive on social media."
Thieves dressed as Santa and his elves steal $3K worth of goods from Montreal grocery store | CBC News
Several people dressed as Santa and a group of masked elves were filmed at a grocery store in Montreal on Monday night filling up carts with food. An activist group calling themselves Robins des ruell...
www.cbc.ca
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A group called "Robins des ruelles" or Robins of the Alleys claimed responsibility for the heist. The food was distributed to the community in protest of predatory grocery inflation, that is feeding record profits.
"The reaction to the theft has been overwhelmingly positive on social media."
"The reaction to the theft has been overwhelmingly positive on social media."
Replace the word "China" in this with "USA" 🤔
China’s trade messaging to Canada is clear: fall in line, or pay the price. But former diplomat @kovrig.bsky.social argues there’s power in refusing to bend, because enduring short-term pain means protecting long-term autonomy. thewalrus.ca/chinas-trade-ult...
December 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Replace the word "China" in this with "USA" 🤔
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NEW: Big Business Is Pushing Mark Carney For More Handouts
“We have been promised for decades that handouts to business are going to get us more and better jobs.”
www.readthemaple.com/big-business...
“We have been promised for decades that handouts to business are going to get us more and better jobs.”
www.readthemaple.com/big-business...
Big Business Is Pushing Mark Carney For More Handouts
“We have been promised for decades that handouts to business are going to get us more and better jobs.”
www.readthemaple.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NEW: Big Business Is Pushing Mark Carney For More Handouts
“We have been promised for decades that handouts to business are going to get us more and better jobs.”
www.readthemaple.com/big-business...
“We have been promised for decades that handouts to business are going to get us more and better jobs.”
www.readthemaple.com/big-business...
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It's so important we all learn about these groups and what their ideology is. They talk about "moving the Overton window" and having influence over Conservative parties.
CBC has put together an impressive collection of clips exposing Diagolon and Second Sons in their own words. These are white nationalists and neo-Nazis who want an ethnic cleansing and believe "violence is the answer." Largest group of its kind in Canadian history. www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
Exposing a masked ‘nationalist’ club: ‘The race war is here’
YouTube video by CBC News
www.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It's so important we all learn about these groups and what their ideology is. They talk about "moving the Overton window" and having influence over Conservative parties.
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FOI filing spreadsheet is up to date and I'm discussing FOI tips and tricks with some student reporters so let's take a little look back at the year in FOI filings, shall we?
It is truly a great and functional system that is definitely not turning my hair greyer by the day 🥲
#bcpoli
It is truly a great and functional system that is definitely not turning my hair greyer by the day 🥲
#bcpoli
Are People Losing Trust in BC’s FOI System? | The Tyee
The province’s information commissioner says plunging numbers of requests should prompt questions.
thetyee.ca
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
FOI filing spreadsheet is up to date and I'm discussing FOI tips and tricks with some student reporters so let's take a little look back at the year in FOI filings, shall we?
It is truly a great and functional system that is definitely not turning my hair greyer by the day 🥲
#bcpoli
It is truly a great and functional system that is definitely not turning my hair greyer by the day 🥲
#bcpoli
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Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe characterized the province’s response to death panel recommendations about the overdose crisis as “extremely frustrating.”
Ex-BC Coroner Testifies about Failures to Prevent Toxic Drug Deaths | The Tyee
Lawyers for DULF are arguing the compassion club had to take matters into its own hands.
thetyee.ca
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Former chief coroner Lisa Lapointe characterized the province’s response to death panel recommendations about the overdose crisis as “extremely frustrating.”
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The majority of British Columbia’s hospitals are consistently operating over 100% capacity, which is affecting how well doctors can care for their patients in emergency departments.
Why Are BC’s Emergency Departments So Crowded? | The Tyee
How past policy decisions and the unmet needs of an aging population are pushing the system to the brink.
thetyee.ca
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The majority of British Columbia’s hospitals are consistently operating over 100% capacity, which is affecting how well doctors can care for their patients in emergency departments.
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Can the cops please chill the fuck out? Flying in guns blazing for a trespass call (where they found no tresspasses) is dangerous and gets people killed.
Barrie police draw weapons as they search for Essa Road trespasser - Late Tuesday afternoon, cruisers filled the area of south central Barrie as police responded to a call.
Barrie police draw weapons as they search for Essa Road trespasser
Late Tuesday afternoon, cruisers filled the area of south central Barrie as police responded to a call.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Can the cops please chill the fuck out? Flying in guns blazing for a trespass call (where they found no tresspasses) is dangerous and gets people killed.
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DYK Ontario municipalities have to give Enbridge Gas, a for-profit fossil fuel company company, free access to build pipelines under public land?
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
Ontario municipalities want Enbridge Gas to pay up | The Narwhal
Guelph, Waterloo Region and other Ontario municipalities argue the gas giant shouldn’t be able to build pipelines on public land for free
thenarwhal.ca
December 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
DYK Ontario municipalities have to give Enbridge Gas, a for-profit fossil fuel company company, free access to build pipelines under public land?
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
In 2026, there will be a local fight to change this. Guelph & Waterloo Region are resisting. Toronto & Ottawa have concerns
thenarwhal.ca/ontario-enbr...
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We already have this covered in Australia youtu.be/qrPM1WSGpIw?...
Boomers set for social media ban from Australian government
YouTube video by Kick it Forward
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
We already have this covered in Australia youtu.be/qrPM1WSGpIw?...
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VicPD says no live stream of the police board tonight due to technical difficulties. They say they'll post a recording, but the last time this happened, they didn't. We'll see if it does get posted, and how timely it is if so. If it does ever go up, at least I can watch it back at double speed.
December 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
VicPD says no live stream of the police board tonight due to technical difficulties. They say they'll post a recording, but the last time this happened, they didn't. We'll see if it does get posted, and how timely it is if so. If it does ever go up, at least I can watch it back at double speed.
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Othman Mekhloufi was the first user, to my knowledge, to share the link to the site CharliesMurderers on Twitter.
That ended up being the main doxxing site for those accused of "celebrating" Charlie Kirk's death.
I was first on the site, which made me think it was made by a far-right Canadian...
That ended up being the main doxxing site for those accused of "celebrating" Charlie Kirk's death.
I was first on the site, which made me think it was made by a far-right Canadian...
The social media history of this 22 year old staffer is being blamed for the rift tearing B.C.’s far-right OneBC party asunder #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Who Is Othman Mekhloufi, the Far-Right Poster Behind OneBC’s Strife? | The Tyee
A 22-year-old OneBC staffer who claimed to work for Trump and posted antisemitic comments is being blamed for the implosion.
thetyee.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Othman Mekhloufi was the first user, to my knowledge, to share the link to the site CharliesMurderers on Twitter.
That ended up being the main doxxing site for those accused of "celebrating" Charlie Kirk's death.
I was first on the site, which made me think it was made by a far-right Canadian...
That ended up being the main doxxing site for those accused of "celebrating" Charlie Kirk's death.
I was first on the site, which made me think it was made by a far-right Canadian...
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25 recipients.
In 2 years.
In 2 years.
For @nationalobserver.com. One funding stream for free AC units in Toronto is failing the people it’s meant to protect. Just 25 recipients in 2 years. One case: an 85-year-old with multiple chronic illnesses denied for having $700 in his bank account.
A Toronto fund for air conditioners reached just 25 people over two years, despite rising heat risks
The city plans to improve access to the fund after the deputation of a family physician who has worked with several patients trying to access it flagged issues such as a grueling application process a...
www.nationalobserver.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
25 recipients.
In 2 years.
In 2 years.
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Amazing. Yes. I mentioned in a recent pod that provinces need to step up and start boycotting Alberta and its great to see national institutions do the same.
BREAKING: Skate Canada is boycotting Alberta over the province's ban on Trans women competing in women's sports.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Skate Canada to stop holding national, international events in Alberta | CBC News
Skate Canada says it will no longer host major events in Alberta following a review of the province's legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sport.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Amazing. Yes. I mentioned in a recent pod that provinces need to step up and start boycotting Alberta and its great to see national institutions do the same.
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i’m sure unleashing generative ai into accounting software will have absolutely no drawbacks, brilliant work
Intuit Introduces Ground-Breaking Virtual Team of AI Agents to Fuel Growth for Businesses
AI agents and trusted AI-enabled human experts available in Intuit QuickBooks assist businesses with saving time, making smarter decisions,…...
investors.intuit.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
i’m sure unleashing generative ai into accounting software will have absolutely no drawbacks, brilliant work
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NDP MP @jennykwan.bsky.social was among the 30-person delegation Israel turned away from visiting the West Bank.
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
December 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
NDP MP @jennykwan.bsky.social was among the 30-person delegation Israel turned away from visiting the West Bank.
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
But when she called me, I Iearned why her staff told me the incident was worse than what's been reported -- and that TWO Israeli officials laid hands on an MP.
Here's what happened:
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The social media history of this 22 year old staffer is being blamed for the rift tearing B.C.’s far-right OneBC party asunder #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Who Is Othman Mekhloufi, the Far-Right Poster Behind OneBC’s Strife? | The Tyee
A 22-year-old OneBC staffer who claimed to work for Trump and posted antisemitic comments is being blamed for the implosion.
thetyee.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The social media history of this 22 year old staffer is being blamed for the rift tearing B.C.’s far-right OneBC party asunder #bcpoli
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
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The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
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vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Upstart political party OneBC splits in two after internal fight
On Sunday, MLA Tara Armstrong said the only other elected member of the party, Dallas Brodie had been ousted as leader
vancouversun.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
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The apparent implosion of OneBC seems to centre largely around one staff member - Othman Mekhloufi, who OneBC staffer Wyatt Claypool said (on X) has "insane race 'blood and soil' politics."
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
We have audio of Mekhloufi from August talking about political strategy.
🧵 👇
vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Upstart political party OneBC splits in two after internal fight
On Sunday, MLA Tara Armstrong said the only other elected member of the party, Dallas Brodie had been ousted as leader
vancouversun.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Shortly after VicPD answered the question about the discrepancy for CHEK, VicPD emailed me to say they couldn't answer the same question for me. I'd asked them about it weeks prior, and they'd told me they were working on a response. They did say I was "welcome to submit another FOI"!
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Shortly after VicPD answered the question about the discrepancy for CHEK, VicPD emailed me to say they couldn't answer the same question for me. I'd asked them about it weeks prior, and they'd told me they were working on a response. They did say I was "welcome to submit another FOI"!
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Update: VicPD told CHEK the discrepancy between OT in its budgets and the FOI data is that its budgets also count "standby" pay as OT. That means that in addition to officers' base pay and $5.1 million in OT, VicPD paid out about $1.3 million in standby pay in 2024. cheknews.ca/17-vicpd-off... #yyj
December 16, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Update: VicPD told CHEK the discrepancy between OT in its budgets and the FOI data is that its budgets also count "standby" pay as OT. That means that in addition to officers' base pay and $5.1 million in OT, VicPD paid out about $1.3 million in standby pay in 2024. cheknews.ca/17-vicpd-off... #yyj
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The schism inside OneBC is the same ideological split building inside the US far-right:
generic zionist white supremacists vs. anti-semitic actual nazis like this guy Othman, whom Ratchford & Thielmann & presumably Tara Armstrong are defending. This time I find Wyatt more credible:
#bcpoli
generic zionist white supremacists vs. anti-semitic actual nazis like this guy Othman, whom Ratchford & Thielmann & presumably Tara Armstrong are defending. This time I find Wyatt more credible:
#bcpoli
December 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The schism inside OneBC is the same ideological split building inside the US far-right:
generic zionist white supremacists vs. anti-semitic actual nazis like this guy Othman, whom Ratchford & Thielmann & presumably Tara Armstrong are defending. This time I find Wyatt more credible:
#bcpoli
generic zionist white supremacists vs. anti-semitic actual nazis like this guy Othman, whom Ratchford & Thielmann & presumably Tara Armstrong are defending. This time I find Wyatt more credible:
#bcpoli
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Super excited to see @tyolsen.bsky.social and @michellegamage.bsky.social @thetyee.ca dive into the data behind some of the problems in BC health care. First up, hospital surge beds and growing length of stay.
BC's Hospital Crowding Problem Isn't Improving, Data Shows thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
BC's Hospital Crowding Problem Isn't Improving, Data Shows thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
BC’s Hospital Crowding Problem Isn’t Improving, Data Shows | The Tyee
In the seven most overcapacity facilities, one in six patients was cared for in an unfunded ‘surge bed’ last year. First in a series.
thetyee.ca
December 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Super excited to see @tyolsen.bsky.social and @michellegamage.bsky.social @thetyee.ca dive into the data behind some of the problems in BC health care. First up, hospital surge beds and growing length of stay.
BC's Hospital Crowding Problem Isn't Improving, Data Shows thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
BC's Hospital Crowding Problem Isn't Improving, Data Shows thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...
Discount, BC version of Mike Harris (from Langford) sighting!
December 15, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Discount, BC version of Mike Harris (from Langford) sighting!