IceColonel
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Hockey, fencing, TTRPGs, board games. More reading than posting. RIP bird app.
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Alberta quietly stopped public reporting of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care centres. Find out why critics say the lack of transparency creates public health risks.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Alberta quietly stopped public reporting of COVID-19 outbreaks in acute care centres. Find out why critics say the lack of transparency creates public health risks.
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The Raccoons remains a beloved Canadian television show 40 years after it debuted.
But the story of The Evergreen Forest and its inhabitants all began with a Christmas Special that aired in 1980.
This is the story of The Christmas Raccoons.
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But the story of The Evergreen Forest and its inhabitants all began with a Christmas Special that aired in 1980.
This is the story of The Christmas Raccoons.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Raccoons remains a beloved Canadian television show 40 years after it debuted.
But the story of The Evergreen Forest and its inhabitants all began with a Christmas Special that aired in 1980.
This is the story of The Christmas Raccoons.
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But the story of The Evergreen Forest and its inhabitants all began with a Christmas Special that aired in 1980.
This is the story of The Christmas Raccoons.
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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 6:54 PM
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/...
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We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We kept seeing people say Trump would start a war right before the Epstein release deadline. Looks like you were right, this sure looks like Trump declaring war on Venezuela on social media, without congressional approval.
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The rule of law isn’t some abstract thing for lawyers and people who own briefcases.
It’s the reason your neighbour can’t just take your barbecue and declare sovereignty.
New piece on why it matters… and why breaking it never ends well.
www.brittlestar.com/p/the-rule-o...
It’s the reason your neighbour can’t just take your barbecue and declare sovereignty.
New piece on why it matters… and why breaking it never ends well.
www.brittlestar.com/p/the-rule-o...
The Rule of Law: It’s Not Just for Lawyers and People Who Say “Whereas”
Ours To Protect
www.brittlestar.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The rule of law isn’t some abstract thing for lawyers and people who own briefcases.
It’s the reason your neighbour can’t just take your barbecue and declare sovereignty.
New piece on why it matters… and why breaking it never ends well.
www.brittlestar.com/p/the-rule-o...
It’s the reason your neighbour can’t just take your barbecue and declare sovereignty.
New piece on why it matters… and why breaking it never ends well.
www.brittlestar.com/p/the-rule-o...
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Canada's premiers keep attacking the courts. It might be good short-term politics for them, but it's doing long-term damage to institutions our democracy and freedoms depend on. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
Canada’s premiers need to stop attacking the courts
From Alberta and Ontario to Quebec and British Columbia, Canada's premiers have been ratcheting up their anti-judge rhetoric. It won't lead us anywhere good.
www.nationalobserver.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canada's premiers keep attacking the courts. It might be good short-term politics for them, but it's doing long-term damage to institutions our democracy and freedoms depend on. #cdnpoli
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/16/o...
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Canadian MPs were denied entry to the West Bank after refusing to label themselves a “security threat,” as aid into Gaza continues to fall short of ceasefire terms. Witnesses blocked. Aid delayed. Civilians pay the price.
MPs: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Aid: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
MPs: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Aid: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
December 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Canadian MPs were denied entry to the West Bank after refusing to label themselves a “security threat,” as aid into Gaza continues to fall short of ceasefire terms. Witnesses blocked. Aid delayed. Civilians pay the price.
MPs: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Aid: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
MPs: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Aid: r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
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ICE Accidentally Publishes A ‘Watch List’ Of Immigration Lawyers, Which Is Definitely A Normal Thing For The Government To Do
ICE Accidentally Publishes A 'Watch List' Of Immigration Lawyers, Which Is Definitely A Normal Thing For The Government To Do - Above the Law
This is... disturbing.
abovethelaw.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
ICE Accidentally Publishes A ‘Watch List’ Of Immigration Lawyers, Which Is Definitely A Normal Thing For The Government To Do
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You don’t say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Most Albertans would vote to end public funding of private schools, poll suggests | CBC News
More than half of Alberta adults say they would support eliminating provincial funding for private schools if the issue went to a referendum, a recent survey suggests.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
You don’t say. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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59% of all voters and 69% of decided voters. Albertans don't agree on much but we pretty clearly agree on this. So of course the provincial government won't consider any changes because "parent choice."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Most Albertans would vote to end public funding of private schools, poll suggests | CBC News
More than half of Alberta adults say they would support eliminating provincial funding for private schools if the issue went to a referendum, a recent survey suggests.
www.cbc.ca
December 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
59% of all voters and 69% of decided voters. Albertans don't agree on much but we pretty clearly agree on this. So of course the provincial government won't consider any changes because "parent choice."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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So Canadian Members of Parliament can't enter Palestine because Israel deemed them a "public safety threat"...
to... who?
Palestinians?
You think a Canadian diplomatic mission is there to "harm the safety" of Palestinians? Seriously, please elaborate, I'd love to learn how!
to... who?
Palestinians?
You think a Canadian diplomatic mission is there to "harm the safety" of Palestinians? Seriously, please elaborate, I'd love to learn how!
Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, denied entry into West Bank
Canadian delegation, including 6 MPs, denied entry into West Bank
Members of the delegation had been issued “electronic travel authorizations” but were barred from entry as “public safety threats,” a statement said.
www.thestar.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
So Canadian Members of Parliament can't enter Palestine because Israel deemed them a "public safety threat"...
to... who?
Palestinians?
You think a Canadian diplomatic mission is there to "harm the safety" of Palestinians? Seriously, please elaborate, I'd love to learn how!
to... who?
Palestinians?
You think a Canadian diplomatic mission is there to "harm the safety" of Palestinians? Seriously, please elaborate, I'd love to learn how!
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So the Premier has finally stated her vision for AB: hand over our Social Safety Net to FOR-PROFITS, non-profits, and let Charity cover the leftovers.
Not a lot of profit in "Orphans and widows", so let's hope our religious charities really ramp up.
Let's check some facts🧵
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Not a lot of profit in "Orphans and widows", so let's hope our religious charities really ramp up.
Let's check some facts🧵
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December 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
So the Premier has finally stated her vision for AB: hand over our Social Safety Net to FOR-PROFITS, non-profits, and let Charity cover the leftovers.
Not a lot of profit in "Orphans and widows", so let's hope our religious charities really ramp up.
Let's check some facts🧵
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Not a lot of profit in "Orphans and widows", so let's hope our religious charities really ramp up.
Let's check some facts🧵
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This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
December 14, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This is fucking grim. Somebody invented a white guy, an "IT professional" named Edward Crabtree, who stopped the Bondi shooting and spread it all over the internet, which was picked up by AI agents and slop aggregation sites.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
The real hero is a fruit stand owner named Ahmed el Ahmed.
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What do you call it when a foreign power’s agents target and damage your transportation infrastructure, drinking water and food safety?
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What do you call it when a foreign power’s agents target and damage your transportation infrastructure, drinking water and food safety?
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Gift article. The ultrawealthy glide through a rarefied realm unencumbered by inconveniences of ordinary life. They don’t wait in lines or jostle with airport crowds or idle unnecessarily in traffic. Their spaces are private, carefully curated & populated by well-heeled peers. tinyurl.com/227j55e5
The Ultrarich Are Spending a Fortune to Live in Extreme Privacy
In Miami and elsewhere, the wealthy are moving in increasingly private spheres, shelling out big money to bypass the indignities of public life.
www.wsj.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gift article. The ultrawealthy glide through a rarefied realm unencumbered by inconveniences of ordinary life. They don’t wait in lines or jostle with airport crowds or idle unnecessarily in traffic. Their spaces are private, carefully curated & populated by well-heeled peers. tinyurl.com/227j55e5
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No one:
Smith: The 1930s were a glorious time for education and healthcare in Alberta. Let's return to that.
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This isn't a conservative vision.
It's radical and retrogressive.
Smith: The 1930s were a glorious time for education and healthcare in Alberta. Let's return to that.
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This isn't a conservative vision.
It's radical and retrogressive.
December 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
No one:
Smith: The 1930s were a glorious time for education and healthcare in Alberta. Let's return to that.
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This isn't a conservative vision.
It's radical and retrogressive.
Smith: The 1930s were a glorious time for education and healthcare in Alberta. Let's return to that.
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This isn't a conservative vision.
It's radical and retrogressive.
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Canada’s health minister warns U.S. public health decisions are spilling north, just as trust in science erodes and Canada–U.S. relations fray. This is why independent journalism matters. We need clear reporting, not imported misinformation.
Defend public media.
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Defend public media.
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Canada’s health minister warns U.S. public health decisions are spilling north, just as trust in science erodes and Canada–U.S. relations fray. This is why independent journalism matters. We need clear reporting, not imported misinformation.
Defend public media.
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
Defend public media.
r.pebmac.ca/https://www....
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Auditor General Confirms: govt strategy = Chaos + hiding the results from the public: 🧵
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
The AG’s report is a DAMNING INDICTMENT of political interference and deliberate data manipulation
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www.oag.ab.ca/report...
The AG’s report is a DAMNING INDICTMENT of political interference and deliberate data manipulation
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AHS Public Performance Reporting - Office of the Auditor General, Alberta
Objective and Scope The objective of our audit was to see if Alberta Health Services has effective systems to measure and report to Albertans on its performance against its strategic priorities and mandate. Our audit focused on AHS’s systems to measure and report publicly on its performance in meeting its priorities and mandate. This includes … Continued
www.oag.ab.ca
December 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Auditor General Confirms: govt strategy = Chaos + hiding the results from the public: 🧵
www.oag.ab.ca/report...
The AG’s report is a DAMNING INDICTMENT of political interference and deliberate data manipulation
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www.oag.ab.ca/report...
The AG’s report is a DAMNING INDICTMENT of political interference and deliberate data manipulation
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The current GOP elite only pays lip service to the ideals of Christianity because they don't believe and don't understand how anyone could believe. It's just a grift for them.
So they have no concept of how angry real lifelong churchgoers are with this bullshit.
So they have no concept of how angry real lifelong churchgoers are with this bullshit.
This one isn’t downloadable but if you have TikTok go watch it. Well worth your time www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr4gRL7v/
@Mercado Media video credit #minnesota #illinois #louisiana #america
TikTok video by June Osborne
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December 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The current GOP elite only pays lip service to the ideals of Christianity because they don't believe and don't understand how anyone could believe. It's just a grift for them.
So they have no concept of how angry real lifelong churchgoers are with this bullshit.
So they have no concept of how angry real lifelong churchgoers are with this bullshit.
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Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
EDMONTON - Two advocacy groups fighting the Alberta government on its transgender laws say they're looking to keep one of their challenges alive by changing their argument in court.
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Advocacy groups apply to keep court case against Alberta trans laws alive
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Egale and Skipping Stone say they plan to argue Alberta has effectively developed a criminal law — something outside of its jurisdiction.
News from me this afternoon:
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
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December 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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“You and I have talked about it more than I think that they have in the premier's office. Populists … are all about ends. They don't care at all about means, and they're hoping that nobody else does.”
www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Politicians continue to target the courts irresponsibly
‘In a free society, it is emphatically not the courts' role to simply get out of the government's way’
www.nationalmagazine.ca
December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“You and I have talked about it more than I think that they have in the premier's office. Populists … are all about ends. They don't care at all about means, and they're hoping that nobody else does.”
www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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We love Canada, but Alberta needs to get lost with their shit. "The set of three laws will police names and pronouns in school, ban transgender girls from participating in amateur female sports, and restrict gender-affirming health care for youth under 16." #TransRights
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause again, on 3 laws affecting transgender youth | CBC News
Alberta's governing United Conservatives stayed up into the early pre-dawn hours of Wednesday morning to pass a bill that uses the notwithstanding clause to shield laws affecting transgender youth.
www.cbc.ca
December 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We love Canada, but Alberta needs to get lost with their shit. "The set of three laws will police names and pronouns in school, ban transgender girls from participating in amateur female sports, and restrict gender-affirming health care for youth under 16." #TransRights