Heather Campbell
@thatheatherc.bsky.social
Same as before. Inspired, engaged, politicised, compassionate, engineer, and citizen of the world. Reader of banned books. Irascible spinster. Posts are usually awesome & always my own. Call me: she & her
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We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity. Leaders who can subject their particular egos to the pressing urgencies of the great cause of freedom … a time like this demands great leaders.
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK
-- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
#MLK
The MOU is rage inducing.
Quote: "Extend federal ITCs and other policy supports to encourage large scale CCUS investments, including Pathways and enhanced oil recovery in order to provide the certainty needed to attract large additional sources"
I have worked in EOR. 1/
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Quote: "Extend federal ITCs and other policy supports to encourage large scale CCUS investments, including Pathways and enhanced oil recovery in order to provide the certainty needed to attract large additional sources"
I have worked in EOR. 1/
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Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding
PREFACE At this pivotal global moment, Canada and Alberta, working closely with Indigenous Peoples and industry, must work together cooperatively, and within their respective jurisdictions, to foster ...
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November 27, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The MOU is rage inducing.
Quote: "Extend federal ITCs and other policy supports to encourage large scale CCUS investments, including Pathways and enhanced oil recovery in order to provide the certainty needed to attract large additional sources"
I have worked in EOR. 1/
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
Quote: "Extend federal ITCs and other policy supports to encourage large scale CCUS investments, including Pathways and enhanced oil recovery in order to provide the certainty needed to attract large additional sources"
I have worked in EOR. 1/
www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/back...
I'm choosing to be in a good, safe space today. Thanks Canada Race Relations Foundation and @theglobeandmail.com for starting us in a good way.
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I'm choosing to be in a good, safe space today. Thanks Canada Race Relations Foundation and @theglobeandmail.com for starting us in a good way.
Premier Danielle Smith will sign a MOU on energy with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta receives a document that gives them permission to continue to rag the puck on environmental performance. A woman who does harm & legislates hate, is rewarded for her appalling ideology & unethical ways. Sigh.
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Premier Danielle Smith will sign a MOU on energy with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Alberta receives a document that gives them permission to continue to rag the puck on environmental performance. A woman who does harm & legislates hate, is rewarded for her appalling ideology & unethical ways. Sigh.
November 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Reposted by Heather Campbell
Notre gouvernement est fier d'investir dans la réussite des entrepreneurs des communautés noires. Grâce au Fonds pour l’écosystème, les organisations dirigés par des personnes noires dans les Prairies peuvent mettre en place des services pour aider les entreprises à se développer.
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Notre gouvernement est fier d'investir dans la réussite des entrepreneurs des communautés noires. Grâce au Fonds pour l’écosystème, les organisations dirigés par des personnes noires dans les Prairies peuvent mettre en place des services pour aider les entreprises à se développer.
Reposted by Heather Campbell
Our government is proud to invest in the success of Black entrepreneurs. Through the Ecosystem Fund, Black-led organizations in the Prairies can build services to help businesses grow. There’s still time to apply — submit your application by Friday, November 27.
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Our government is proud to invest in the success of Black entrepreneurs. Through the Ecosystem Fund, Black-led organizations in the Prairies can build services to help businesses grow. There’s still time to apply — submit your application by Friday, November 27.
I am 100% with my people today. Shoulders relax, brain switches on.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I am 100% with my people today. Shoulders relax, brain switches on.
Roads and sidewalks are still treacherous in Inglewood in Calgary, even in my sturdy La Canadienne boots. Wouldn't have made it to a meeting without slipping & falling, barely made it down 15 Street SE, and I'm able-bodied & not a senior, yet. I climbed on the 101. Big up Calgary Transit.🚍❄️
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Roads and sidewalks are still treacherous in Inglewood in Calgary, even in my sturdy La Canadienne boots. Wouldn't have made it to a meeting without slipping & falling, barely made it down 15 Street SE, and I'm able-bodied & not a senior, yet. I climbed on the 101. Big up Calgary Transit.🚍❄️
Reposted by Heather Campbell
INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site.
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site. The company aims to inject liquefied CO2 into depleted oil reservoirs beneath the seabed.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site.
Quote: "Wagner said it’s the principle that the law applies to everyone, without exception. No one is above the law: not judges, not politicians, not anyone."
"There is no democracy that is safe from this. We are not immune."
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner is sounding the alarm about the threats to the rule of law and judicial independence around the world: https://bit.ly/4ojh02u
Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner is sounding the alarm about the threats to the rule of law and judicial independence around the world: https://bit.ly/4ojh02u
Supreme Court chief justice says threats to rule of law ‘troubling’
Calls on judges, lawyers, and public to defend judicial independence and denounce attacks on institutions
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November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Quote: "Wagner said it’s the principle that the law applies to everyone, without exception. No one is above the law: not judges, not politicians, not anyone."
Q.E.D.
The UCP argues recall is being weaponized against policy, not misconduct.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
By that logic, the Gondek recall was also weaponized, as it was explicitly against her policies.
The UCP's reaction to the weaponized recall on Gondek?
To make recall easier.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Q.E.D.
Those on Calgary City Council focused on repealing blanket rezoning: I want my free cake from the federal government and to eat it, too.
CMHC: Nope, that ain't how it works. Let us know when you change your minds back, hopefully before March. For now, do not pass go, do not collect $129M.
CMHC: Nope, that ain't how it works. Let us know when you change your minds back, hopefully before March. For now, do not pass go, do not collect $129M.
NEW: Global News has learned the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has paused $129M in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money to the City of Calgary pending further clarity on citywide rezoning.
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Calgary’s $129M in federal housing funds ‘paused’ pending citywide rezoning status - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Calgary city council is preparing to debate a motion that calls for the repeal of the citywide rezoning policy in December, which would require a public hearing in the spring.
globalnews.ca
November 26, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Those on Calgary City Council focused on repealing blanket rezoning: I want my free cake from the federal government and to eat it, too.
CMHC: Nope, that ain't how it works. Let us know when you change your minds back, hopefully before March. For now, do not pass go, do not collect $129M.
CMHC: Nope, that ain't how it works. Let us know when you change your minds back, hopefully before March. For now, do not pass go, do not collect $129M.
Hydrogen blending into natural gas is an interesting piece to slide into the back end of this legislation. Geez.
November 26, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hydrogen blending into natural gas is an interesting piece to slide into the back end of this legislation. Geez.
I was blessed to have seen Colleen Jones play, live, at the Scotties in Red Deer, AB back in 2004. She skipped Team Canada against Quebec, and won. Wearing the black kilts. With that wad of gum in her jaw. She was spectacular.
Curling Canada says champion curler Colleen Jones has died.
Colleen Jones, curling legend and trailblazer, passes away at 65 - Curling Canada
Share: TwitterFacebookShare-emailCopy URL to clipboard Sports fans love their stars. Perhaps that is why, when a nation loses one of them through death, the impact is felt so deeply. So…
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November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I was blessed to have seen Colleen Jones play, live, at the Scotties in Red Deer, AB back in 2004. She skipped Team Canada against Quebec, and won. Wearing the black kilts. With that wad of gum in her jaw. She was spectacular.
Quote: "“My feeling is: Do the things that make us happy now, because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Appreciate life, don’t sweat the small stuff, and enjoy the ride."
Oh Colleen... Rest well. 💔🙏🏾
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Oh Colleen... Rest well. 💔🙏🏾
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Colleen Jones, champion curler and CBC reporter, dies at 65 | CBC News
Jones’s celebrated career paved the way for other women in sport and broadcasting
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November 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Quote: "“My feeling is: Do the things that make us happy now, because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Appreciate life, don’t sweat the small stuff, and enjoy the ride."
Oh Colleen... Rest well. 💔🙏🏾
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Oh Colleen... Rest well. 💔🙏🏾
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Reposted by Heather Campbell
And then there were... 14.
Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
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Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Current Recall Petitions - Elections Alberta
Recall is a process to remove a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from office between elections by collecting sufficient signatures in the Member’s electoral division. The following recall peti...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
And then there were... 14.
Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Recall petitions have been approved against Glenn Van Dijken, Jackie Lovely, Nathan Neudorf, Jason Stephan and Searle Turton.
That's 14 of the 47 UCP MLAs now facing potential recall.
www.elections.ab.ca/recall-initi...
Reposted by Heather Campbell
Around 150,187 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered for free so far this year. The vaccine is free to people with certain conditions and experts are urging Albertans to double-check if they qualify.
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Think you’re not eligible for a free COVID shot in Alberta? Double check, experts urge | CBC News
Health experts are urging Albertans to double check if they qualify for a free COVID-19 shot, warning the province’s controversial fall immunization campaign is sparking ongoing confusion.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Around 150,187 COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered for free so far this year. The vaccine is free to people with certain conditions and experts are urging Albertans to double-check if they qualify.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I would absolutely believe it. If the @thetyee.ca & @kehyslop.bsky.social still had remaining bandwidth they could ask similar questions about the school resource officer (SRO) program in Calgary schools under the Calgary Police Service.
When many, many questions are asked they would find:
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When many, many questions are asked they would find:
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You wouldn’t believe the lengths @kehyslop.bsky.social had to go to to get basic info on the training for school liaison officers. This contoversial VPD program was briefly shuttered in 2021 before being reinstated in 2023. #vanpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
We Finally Have Some Info on School Liaison Officer Training | The Tyee
After two years of FOI requests and complaints, the Vancouver police finally let The Tyee review some training modules.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I would absolutely believe it. If the @thetyee.ca & @kehyslop.bsky.social still had remaining bandwidth they could ask similar questions about the school resource officer (SRO) program in Calgary schools under the Calgary Police Service.
When many, many questions are asked they would find:
1/
When many, many questions are asked they would find:
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Reposted by Heather Campbell
“The organized white nationalist movement in Canada is the biggest it's been in modern history. A big part of that is Second Sons Canada, the Dominion Society, Diagolon, the Active Club movement.”
Growing white nationalist group behind broad daylight demonstration in London on Sunday | CBC News
An apparent white nationalist demonstration on a busy overpass near London, Ont.'s downtown on Sunday afternoon is concerning for witnesses and experts who track extremist behaviour.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“The organized white nationalist movement in Canada is the biggest it's been in modern history. A big part of that is Second Sons Canada, the Dominion Society, Diagolon, the Active Club movement.”
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I will continue to ask my surgeon and the anaesthesiologist if I may pick the music in the operating room. I'm only awake for a few minutes, but auditory aware. Since I'm going to miss Lauryn Hill, I think I may ask for her music as my operating room soundtrack. 🎵🎶
I will continue to ask my surgeon and the anaesthesiologist if I may pick the music in the operating room. I'm only awake for a few minutes, but auditory aware. Since I'm going to miss Lauryn Hill, I think I may ask for her music as my operating room soundtrack. 🎵🎶
Indian study finds music helps patients heal under anaesthesia
A new study finds patients who listen to music during surgery wake faster and need fewer painkillers.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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I will continue to ask my surgeon and the anaesthesiologist if I may pick the music in the operating room. I'm only awake for a few minutes, but auditory aware. Since I'm going to miss Lauryn Hill, I think I may ask for her music as my operating room soundtrack. 🎵🎶
I will continue to ask my surgeon and the anaesthesiologist if I may pick the music in the operating room. I'm only awake for a few minutes, but auditory aware. Since I'm going to miss Lauryn Hill, I think I may ask for her music as my operating room soundtrack. 🎵🎶
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This is an accurate, well written review and recap of a program I adore. Kirk Pickersgill of Greta Constantine was the highlight.
This is an accurate, well written review and recap of a program I adore. Kirk Pickersgill of Greta Constantine was the highlight.
Recap: Designers partner with influencers for Project Runway Canada’s second episode
Going for glam under $600, drawing from a black, white, gold and red palette
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November 25, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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This is an accurate, well written review and recap of a program I adore. Kirk Pickersgill of Greta Constantine was the highlight.
This is an accurate, well written review and recap of a program I adore. Kirk Pickersgill of Greta Constantine was the highlight.
Reposted by Heather Campbell
Trump’s deployed the word ‘Piggy’ against a woman reporter. Here’s why that shows he’s getting scared
#Opinion from Star contributor @lizrenzetti.bsky.social
#Opinion from Star contributor @lizrenzetti.bsky.social
Elizabeth Renzetti: Trump’s deployed the word ‘Piggy’ against a woman reporter. Here’s why that shows he’s getting scared
Finally, the hounds of justice are nipping at Trump’s heels
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November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Trump’s deployed the word ‘Piggy’ against a woman reporter. Here’s why that shows he’s getting scared
#Opinion from Star contributor @lizrenzetti.bsky.social
#Opinion from Star contributor @lizrenzetti.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Quote: "“Elimination of the free fare zone downtown because, contrary to the mayor, I think it’s created more social disorder.”" -- Cllr Andre Chabot
Cllr Chabot likes to go for a skate, he's fit. Does he drive his car from City Hall to go to an event at Contemporary Calgary or walk 13 blocks?
Cllr Chabot likes to go for a skate, he's fit. Does he drive his car from City Hall to go to an event at Contemporary Calgary or walk 13 blocks?
Calgary budget discussions begin as spending and savings are considered
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Calgary budget discussions begin as spending and savings are considered
More than 130 people have signed up to have their say on Calgary’s multibillion-dollar budget for next year.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Quote: "“Elimination of the free fare zone downtown because, contrary to the mayor, I think it’s created more social disorder.”" -- Cllr Andre Chabot
Cllr Chabot likes to go for a skate, he's fit. Does he drive his car from City Hall to go to an event at Contemporary Calgary or walk 13 blocks?
Cllr Chabot likes to go for a skate, he's fit. Does he drive his car from City Hall to go to an event at Contemporary Calgary or walk 13 blocks?
They don't. Please see this piece that features Elaine Lee from January 2024. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Sen. Chantal Petitclerc fell off a sidewalk in Montréal on Halloween & was badly injured. Her wheelchair got caught in a pothole on the sidewalk and she was ejected from her wheelchair.
Sen. Chantal Petitclerc fell off a sidewalk in Montréal on Halloween & was badly injured. Her wheelchair got caught in a pothole on the sidewalk and she was ejected from her wheelchair.
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
They don't. Please see this piece that features Elaine Lee from January 2024. www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/arti...
Sen. Chantal Petitclerc fell off a sidewalk in Montréal on Halloween & was badly injured. Her wheelchair got caught in a pothole on the sidewalk and she was ejected from her wheelchair.
Sen. Chantal Petitclerc fell off a sidewalk in Montréal on Halloween & was badly injured. Her wheelchair got caught in a pothole on the sidewalk and she was ejected from her wheelchair.