Maggie K

We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis

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We need to think differently

Over 30 measles cases and counting from Brandon's Ag Days, chief doctor says | CBC News Manitoba's health system is inundated with surging flu rates and an ongoing measles outbreak, the province's chief public health officer says.

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“Although the number of measles cases in Manitoba is at its highest in decades, very few are being reported in areas with high vaccination rates, like Winnipeg, Roussin said.”

Vaccines work.

⚡️ Ukrainian energy workers and miners support Olympian Vladyslav Heraskevych with "memory helmets,"

Industrial workers and engineers across Ukraine have donned the symbolic gear to support the skeleton racer while paying tribute to fallen defenders and colleagues killed in Russian attacks.

Loyal dog who lived by owner's grave for 10 years inspires new law in Brazil Bob lived in the São Paulo cemetery where his owner was buried for 10 years until his death in 2021.

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The bloviated asshole is really unhappy about this!!! Isn’t it delicious!!! 😋 I’m loving this!!!

What Alberta is doing with its health care is a threat to every Canadian The new dual practice legislation in Alberta will create a two-tiered multi-payer system that does not address the real problems in health care because it does not involve adding more

Federal Govt needs to look at Alberta’s 2 Tier health system that does not increase service or care

Albertans need to speak up!

#ableg #cdnpoli #markcarney

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Chatbots Make Terrible Doctors, New Study Finds Chatbots provided incorrect, conflicting medical advice, researchers found: “Despite all the hype, AI just isn't ready to take on the role of the physician.”

“In an extreme case, two users sent very similar messages describing symptoms of a subarachnoid hemorrhage but were given opposite advice,” the study’s authors wrote. “One user was told to lie down in a dark room, and the other user was given the correct recommendation to seek emergency care.”

This is really the critical point: Firefox is packing its browser with AI slop functions by default; relying on a user actively choosing to turn it off.

That isn't neutral - that is a political and ideological statement that they want more reliance on these tools

One developer’s tool strips AI and other junk from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox A developer released a free tool called “Just the Browser” that disabless AI features, ads, and other unwanted junk in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

Holy fucking shit this is awesome use this now

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Thousands may have been exposed to measles at Brandon Ag Days event, province warns | CBC News Thousands of people who attended what's touted as Canada's largest indoor farm show this year may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba public health officials warn.

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I hope the attendees were vaccinated.

The fact this is being led by Bruce Fanjoy is not lost on me. He ousted the twerp and is still coming for him (with a very valid and reasonable expectation).

TikTok creators flock to UpScrolled app after U.S. takeover. Here's why | CBC News Thousands of creators are deleting TikTok and flocking elsewhere just days after a change in ownership and mounting claims of widespread censorship and shadowbanning, or reduced reach, on the app.

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Enzo the emu makes a break for it, local stardom ensues | CBC News A female emu named Enzo briefly escaped from an eastern Ontario animal rescue sanctuary earlier this week, and has now turned into something of a local celebrity.

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"With the grace of a prehistoric runway model and the speed of pure chaos, Enzo set off on a solo adventure ... exploring the town like a true tourist," according to a post on the sanctuary's Facebook page . . .

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SAQ to sell some U.S. alcohol products before they go bad, donate proceeds to food banks Nearly one year after the Quebec liquor control board yanked American alcohol from its store shelves, the Crown corporation is putting the bottles back before they expire and donating the proceeds of ...

The Province of Quebec Liquor Board has decided to sell some of the American alcohol it removed from their shelves last March and donate the profits to area food banks. 👏🇨🇦

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If you want to do your part for Canadian digital sovereignty from the US, then drop OneDrive, Dropbox, and whatever the hell Apple users use, and get Sync, the Canadian cloud service. I've been using it for a few months and it's just as good as the others.

What started in B.C. has stretched to N.L. as volunteers try to attract U.S. health workers to Canada | CBC News Tod Maffin's program, called the Canadian Healthcare Infusion, is teaching community volunteers how to attract American health workers to Canada.

What started in B.C. has stretched to N.L. as volunteers try to attract U.S. health workers to #Canada

Tod Maffin's 'Canadian Healthcare Infusion' is bringing American workers to Canada

Shoutout to @todmaffin.com keep up the great work.

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Karen Fleury decided to join Healthcare Infusion as the Edmonton chapter's co-ordinator, a volunteer-led initiative which began in British Columbia with no government funding that aims to recruit health care professionals predominately from the United States to Canada.

Edmonton volunteers step up to attract U.S. health professionals to Alberta https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-volunteers-step-up-to-attract-u-s-health-care-professionals-to-alberta

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ICE has offices in 5 Canadian cities. Is your city on the list? | CBC News The U.S. government’s website lists ICE offices in five Canadian cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Ottawa.

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Red hats sweeping the U.S. as resistance knitters embrace 'melt the ICE' pattern | CBC News If the marching resistance to U.S. President Donald Trump's first term had a colour, it was probably pussy-hat pink. But knitted protest headwear has a new look in 2026, thanks to the popularity of a ...

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Feds slashed farm research. An internal email suggests they don't know what Canada's losing Senior officials at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) did not know how their decision to close three research stations on the Prairies would impact the department's research program when they an...

Asked a friend who is a top ag researcher if these historic research stations still have value: he says the ROI at these sites is estimated at 35:1 and they’re highly responsive to farmer needs. This seems like a mistake www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/02/n...

B.C. premier doubles down on calling Alberta separatist movement seeking U.S. support 'treason' | CBC News Calgary-based data analyst John Santos warns that that kind of language could push people toward separatism.

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Eby is right and every Canadian should demand action

The group is seeking a $500 B US line of credit from the U.S. Treasury to help bankroll the new country if they are successful in a referendum. An official with the U.S. State Department confirmed the meetings

the majority of ABn's... who do NOT want separation... need to stand up, now

these ppl are willing to sell you into... at best... centuries of shame as Canada's 'traitor province', at worst, a forever 'vassal' position to USA

if you give a damn about your province and home... stand up now

🧵First Nations Chiefs are calling for Danielle Smith to resign!

Indigenous Treaty Rights state that Alberta does not own the land outright. Most of it is subject to historical treaties with First Nations. These are agreements with Canada & not the province!

#SheShed
#DefendersOfDemocracy

Separatists' math doesn't add up, warns Edmonton business leaders Independent Alberta would start off $600 billion in debt and would take decades to recover economically, says Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Separatists' math doesn't add up, warns Edmonton business leaders | Edmonton Journal
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Poilievre just told #CP26 "There's never been a referendum crisis or a national unity crisis when Conservatives have been in power It's an interesting coincidence isn't it" False. BQ was the product of Mulroney's time in office. Borden - WWI conscription crisis. Sir John - Louis Riel. C'mon man.

'Minnetoba'? Some Minnesotans want to join Canada as tensions flare with Trump administration | CBC News A former Minnesota governor recently pitched a novel solution to the state’s clashes with the Trump administration: join Canada. He's not the first, nor only, one in the state looking north.

What do you think: Should Canadians welcome "Minnetobans" with open arms?
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Heads we win, tails you lose: AI detectors in education The increasing use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in student assessment has led to institutional reliance on detection tools. Unlike plagiarism detection, AI detection relies on unverif...

"AI detection should not be used in education due to its methodological imperfections, violation of procedural fairness, and unverifiable outputs."

Angus: Donald Trump is furious that he was made to look like an absolute buffoon in Davos, and that the revenge was coming fast and quick. And what do you do the next day? You start raising the issue of breaking Canada apart.

This is the Donbass playbook.