Willy Smolka 🇨🇦 🇳🇱 She/Her 🐝🐞🦋💐
@smolkawilly.bsky.social
Retired yyc teacher; Oma; living on unceded lands of the Okanagan. Gardener; CKUA Radio supporter. Double shot espresso is all I need
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Canada is getting its own social media network called Gander Social.
It’s not ready for release yet, but you can get early access as a site tester.
Click on the graphic below to sign up for early access.
Imagine a feed not full of Trump and his goons! #cdnpoli
It’s not ready for release yet, but you can get early access as a site tester.
Click on the graphic below to sign up for early access.
Imagine a feed not full of Trump and his goons! #cdnpoli
Gander: The Social Media You Want, Built in Canada
Fun, private, and ethical. We're changing the way social media is done around here, all without your personal data taking an unexpected trip down south.
gandersocial.ca
November 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Canada is getting its own social media network called Gander Social.
It’s not ready for release yet, but you can get early access as a site tester.
Click on the graphic below to sign up for early access.
Imagine a feed not full of Trump and his goons! #cdnpoli
It’s not ready for release yet, but you can get early access as a site tester.
Click on the graphic below to sign up for early access.
Imagine a feed not full of Trump and his goons! #cdnpoli
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"Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery."
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
Tens of thousands of Canadians died waiting for medical care in the past year: report
A new report is raising alarm over growing wait-list deaths in Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Ontario recorded the highest number of wait-list deaths: 10,634, including more than 9,100 diagnostic-scan deaths where patients died before reaching the point of receiving or being scheduled for surgery."
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
I guess it's not "hallway healthcare" if you never make it to the hospital hallway.
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30 great gift ideas from Canadian brands and makers #Canada
Thoughtful and unique finds for every style and budget
www.cbc.ca/life/holiday...
Thoughtful and unique finds for every style and budget
www.cbc.ca/life/holiday...
30 great gift ideas from Canadian brands and makers | CBC Life
Thoughtful and unique finds for every style and budget.
www.cbc.ca
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
30 great gift ideas from Canadian brands and makers #Canada
Thoughtful and unique finds for every style and budget
www.cbc.ca/life/holiday...
Thoughtful and unique finds for every style and budget
www.cbc.ca/life/holiday...
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the most Canadian thing a Canadian can do this weekend is to not participate in BS black friday hyper-american consumerism.
shop small. shop local. keep your money in canada.
shop small. shop local. keep your money in canada.
November 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
the most Canadian thing a Canadian can do this weekend is to not participate in BS black friday hyper-american consumerism.
shop small. shop local. keep your money in canada.
shop small. shop local. keep your money in canada.
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if you're in calgary, pop by this or any of the other local markets happening
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
if you're in calgary, pop by this or any of the other local markets happening
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11... Conservation and tourism benefit thousands in the pristine waters of Haida Gwai. A pipeline only benefits CEOs and shareholders- why would we do that? The cost to the environment is not worth it. All it takes is one spill. #bcpoli #cdpoli #pipelines #firstnations
The Oil Tanker Ban That Dims Alberta’s Pipeline Hopes | The Tyee
The law is six years old. But federal promises to protect BC’s north coast from spills date back decades.
thetyee.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11... Conservation and tourism benefit thousands in the pristine waters of Haida Gwai. A pipeline only benefits CEOs and shareholders- why would we do that? The cost to the environment is not worth it. All it takes is one spill. #bcpoli #cdpoli #pipelines #firstnations
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11... I agree that helping those workers obtain legal status so they can continue to work is more helpful in the long run. We need more tradespeople and until more are trained, this is a stop gap measure. We’re severely short on tradespeople. #labour #trades #abpoli #cdnpoli
Is Canada Adopting ICE Anti-Migrant Tactics? | The Tyee
A raid on a major Calgary construction site has raised serious questions about the government’s approach.
thetyee.ca
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
thetyee.ca/News/2025/11... I agree that helping those workers obtain legal status so they can continue to work is more helpful in the long run. We need more tradespeople and until more are trained, this is a stop gap measure. We’re severely short on tradespeople. #labour #trades #abpoli #cdnpoli
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The documentary film "The Librarians" is brilliant, horrifying, infuriating and motivating in equal measure. Danielle "Cruelty" Smith and her band of hollow men are trying to bring the American extremist book banning agenda to Alberta. Time to send them packing.
thelibrariansfilm.com
thelibrariansfilm.com
The Librarians Film | Official Site
Librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting on the frontlines of democracy
thelibrariansfilm.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The documentary film "The Librarians" is brilliant, horrifying, infuriating and motivating in equal measure. Danielle "Cruelty" Smith and her band of hollow men are trying to bring the American extremist book banning agenda to Alberta. Time to send them packing.
thelibrariansfilm.com
thelibrariansfilm.com
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“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
CCLA Condemns Alberta’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to Undermine Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth - CCLA
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten t...
ccla.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) strongly condemns the Alberta government’s introduction of legislation invoking the notwithstanding clause to shield three laws that directly threaten the rights of trans and gender-diverse people in the province.”
ccla.org/press-releas...
ccla.org/press-releas...
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Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance.- a day to remember & honour those in our communities who were lost due to transphobia & anti-trans violence.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance.- a day to remember & honour those in our communities who were lost due to transphobia & anti-trans violence.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
A day to renew our pledge to support the human rights of all Albertans.
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The UCP’s push for a two-tier, American-style system is a terrible idea.
It threatens access, won’t cut wait times, and widens inequity. Instead of strengthening public health care, this plan prioritizes who can pay.
Read full article here:
tinyurl.com/4ehyzh9y
It threatens access, won’t cut wait times, and widens inequity. Instead of strengthening public health care, this plan prioritizes who can pay.
Read full article here:
tinyurl.com/4ehyzh9y
November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The UCP’s push for a two-tier, American-style system is a terrible idea.
It threatens access, won’t cut wait times, and widens inequity. Instead of strengthening public health care, this plan prioritizes who can pay.
Read full article here:
tinyurl.com/4ehyzh9y
It threatens access, won’t cut wait times, and widens inequity. Instead of strengthening public health care, this plan prioritizes who can pay.
Read full article here:
tinyurl.com/4ehyzh9y
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Community brings us together. 🏡
Join us in 5 days to talk about civic life. We're exploring how ordinary people build stronger communities just by showing up.
Coffee, conversation, and common ground.
🎟️ Save your free spot:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accide...
Join us in 5 days to talk about civic life. We're exploring how ordinary people build stronger communities just by showing up.
Coffee, conversation, and common ground.
🎟️ Save your free spot:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accide...
The Accidental Advocate
Three Albertans reveal why silence wasn’t an option—and how they became advocates for their communities by speaking up.
www.eventbrite.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Community brings us together. 🏡
Join us in 5 days to talk about civic life. We're exploring how ordinary people build stronger communities just by showing up.
Coffee, conversation, and common ground.
🎟️ Save your free spot:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accide...
Join us in 5 days to talk about civic life. We're exploring how ordinary people build stronger communities just by showing up.
Coffee, conversation, and common ground.
🎟️ Save your free spot:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accide...
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Every single news agency in Canada seems to have picked this up, which is a good thing, people in Ontario need to know Doug Ford is in fact corrupt. #Ontario
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt'
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt'
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt' | CBC News
NDP Leader Marit Stiles made the comment as the opposition continued to hammer Labour Minister David Piccini over the
scandal-plagued Skills Development Fund. Piccini has maintained he has done nothin...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Every single news agency in Canada seems to have picked this up, which is a good thing, people in Ontario need to know Doug Ford is in fact corrupt. #Ontario
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt'
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario NDP leader kicked out of question period after calling Ford government 'corrupt'
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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There are so many wonderful free community programs here in Nova Scotia to help others. #Amherst #NovaScotia
Free furniture bank for families in need
A new furniture bank in Amherst gives free household items to people coming out of difficult situations.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...
Free furniture bank for families in need
A new furniture bank in Amherst gives free household items to people coming out of difficult situations.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...
Free furniture bank for families in need
A new furniture bank in Amherst gives free household items to people coming out of difficult situations.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
There are so many wonderful free community programs here in Nova Scotia to help others. #Amherst #NovaScotia
Free furniture bank for families in need
A new furniture bank in Amherst gives free household items to people coming out of difficult situations.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...
Free furniture bank for families in need
A new furniture bank in Amherst gives free household items to people coming out of difficult situations.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...
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What minority group is next on her list to attack? Smith Bulldozes Canadian Constitution Over Trans Kid Bills www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHm...
Smith Bulldozes Canadian Constitution Over Trans Kid Bills
YouTube video by Energi Media
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
What minority group is next on her list to attack? Smith Bulldozes Canadian Constitution Over Trans Kid Bills www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLHm...
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Albertans among 10 arrested over alleged ties to former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug trafficking kingpin
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Albertans among 10 arrested over alleged ties to former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug trafficking kingpin
Two Alberta men have been arrested by the RCMP over their alleged connection to former Olympic snowboarder-turned-alleged-drug-trafficking-kingpin Ryan James Wedding.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Albertans among 10 arrested over alleged ties to former Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug trafficking kingpin
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
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Day 20: Something #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025
Dawn Pemberton, "Say Somethin'" youtu.be/OivwM2Pwc1E?...
Dawn Pemberton, "Say Somethin'" youtu.be/OivwM2Pwc1E?...
Dawn Pemberton - Say Somethin' (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Dawn Pemberton
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Day 20: Something #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025
Dawn Pemberton, "Say Somethin'" youtu.be/OivwM2Pwc1E?...
Dawn Pemberton, "Say Somethin'" youtu.be/OivwM2Pwc1E?...
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NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
NO EXCUSES. THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE. YOUR RIGHTS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY ***RIGHT NOW*** BY THE ALBERTA GOVERNMENT. IT'S TIME TO TAKE A STAND.
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
McDougall Centre from 5-7 pm. it's time to STAND UP or get rolled over
#NotwithstandingClause #CharterRightsAndFreedoms #yyc #abpoli #ableg
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The Sûreté du #Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. #MISSING 🚨
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Girl, 16, missing from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The Sûreté du Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Sûreté du #Québec is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mathéa Dubreuil, a 16-year-old girl from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. #MISSING 🚨
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Meanwhile in Canada's equivalent to #Oklahoma or #Alabama or #Texas or .... well you get the point
The #Hellberta govt is bypassing the #CharterOfRights to:
1) Violate the rights of children
2) Discriminate against trangender youth
3) Allow genital checks on little girls
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The #Hellberta govt is bypassing the #CharterOfRights to:
1) Violate the rights of children
2) Discriminate against trangender youth
3) Allow genital checks on little girls
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ANALYSIS | Alberta's notwithstanding clause triple play on trans youth rights | CBC News
The Alberta premier's second, third and fourth uses of the constitution's nuclear option come after she repeatedly said trans policy bills struck balance on rights. Then it became clear the courts mig...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Meanwhile in Canada's equivalent to #Oklahoma or #Alabama or #Texas or .... well you get the point
The #Hellberta govt is bypassing the #CharterOfRights to:
1) Violate the rights of children
2) Discriminate against trangender youth
3) Allow genital checks on little girls
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The #Hellberta govt is bypassing the #CharterOfRights to:
1) Violate the rights of children
2) Discriminate against trangender youth
3) Allow genital checks on little girls
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...