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Marty Forbes

@mjforbes.bsky.social

Retired (50 plus years) media guy - lake lover - world traveler (except US) - Grandpa! #yeg

408 Followers  |  353 Following  |  84 Posts  |  Joined: 20.09.2023  |  1.7005

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Air Canada, WestJet suspend flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage - Canada News Air Canada on Monday suspended service to Cuba because of a shortage of aviation fuel on the island, as the Caribbean nation faces a worsening energy crisis amid a U.S. blockade of oil.

Air Canada, WestJet suspend flights to Cuba amid aviation fuel shortage (Canada)

09.02.2026 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Highlights from the new Epstein file release - World News The Justice Department on Friday released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier's sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful.

Highlights from the new Epstein file release (United States)

30.01.2026 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Be careful out there. Freezing rain in the forecast. #ABWX #YEGWX #YEG

31.01.2026 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Review: CFNY: The Spirit ofΒ Radio The first thing that separates CFNY: The Spirit of Radio from documentaries on other legendary rock stations is that, unlike WLIR Long Island, N.Y., or KLOL Houston, CFNY (The Edge) Toronto is still there to promote it, and still an Alternative station. That’s why last week afternoon host Drex was talking excitedly about having seen a screening the night before and brought it up several times during the course of the hour.

Review: CFNY: The Spirit of Radio by @RossOnRadio.com

16.01.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Quebec Cryptocurrency Business Owner in FACTOR Canada Cybertheft Case Justice W.D. Black has found James Campagna in contempt of court for refusing to participate, lying under oath and fleeing jurisdiction. Music funding body and non-profit FACTOR has been in legal proc...

A crazy update on the $10m theft of FACTOR money and how Scotiabank effed up. #radio ca.billboard.com/business/leg...

16.01.2026 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Craig Baird is creating Canadian history content Hello!Bringing Canadian history to people is my full-time job through my podcast Canadian History Ehx, and on social media.I love Canadian history and I share my passion with my listeners and viewers.

Thank you to the anonymous person who donated yesterday!
Your support means a lot :)

If you enjoy my Canadian history content, you can support my work with a donation at πŸ‘‡
www.buymeacoffee.com/craigu

15.01.2026 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Floating around Greece with my daughter and a great group of friends is β€˜pure gold!’

24.09.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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Don’t wait.

02.08.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you are in Edmonton and trying to beat the heat please consider my son in law Brett at SubZero.

02.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Medicine Hat's CHAT-TV closing its doors after 68 years - Broadcast Dialogue Pattison Media has announced that CHAT-TV in Medicine Hat, AB is closing its doors after 68 years of serving the community.

Third tv station to close in the last month. Loss of another important news and community outlet.

broadcastdialogue.com/medicine-hat...

03.06.2025 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s go #Oilers

31.05.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeah baby. Oilers.

30.05.2025 02:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration World’s richest man says he is leaving role at so-called Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk steps down from Trump administration

https://www.ft.com/content/a1638829-63c7-416a-ab18-ac1839f4afc0

29.05.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 30    πŸ“Œ 6
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With U.S.-bound traffic down 51%, Bellingham, Wash., council pens letter to B.C. cities | CBC News Since U.S. President Donald Trump started threatening and imposing tariffs on Canada and travellers have reported being detained at the border,Β there's been a notable drop in visitors heading south in...

If nothing else Canadians are loyal to the cause.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

29.05.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

www.linkedin.com/pulse/many-m... in depth analysis.

11.05.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBYO Bagels for Breakfast A Montreal bagel fundraiser in Edmonton that supports teen programming. Fresh St. Viateur bagels are shipped overnight to Edmonton.

We have reached 1,000 dozen @StViateurBagel left to sell. That means 440 dozen will be devoured by our faithful #yegbbyobagels supporters. Will you join & support our fundraiser?

bbyo-bagels.myshopify.com

08.05.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good analysis here. Not for nothing is Ali Velshi a Canadian who works for an American network.

07.05.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bryan Adams calls CanCon regulations an 'archaic system' that's 'really stupid' TORONTO - Bryan Adams is reigniting his calls to repeal Canadian content regulations that have dictated radio station playlists for more than half a century.

Even the big guys agree...CanCon rules hopelessly out of date. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/entertainmen...

06.05.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBut we are going to Alaska!”

My fave!

04.05.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. border officials inspect Canada-bound traffic, lengthening waits at B.C. crossing Travellers bound for B.C. from Washington State reported long waits Friday, and traffic volume does not appear to be the sole reason for the delays.

Of course.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

04.05.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
29.04.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A wonderful β€˜peak behind the curtain’ of Edmonton media from three savy vets. @reluctantlypodcast.bsky.social

x.com/reluctantlyp...

29.04.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent abuse survivors, dies by suicide Other Epstein victims credited Giuffre with giving them the courage to speak out.

How tragic.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

26.04.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Barry Malone on X: "The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for what happens 20 seconds into this clip. https://t.co/SqjZqYf3XB" / X The greatest news interview of all time. Nothing can prepare you for what happens 20 seconds into this clip. https://t.co/SqjZqYf3XB

Gotta watch πŸ™ˆ

x.com/malonebarry/...

21.04.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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B.C. regulator exposes $4.3M crypto scam targeting Canadian investors - BC News The B.C. Securities Commission announced Wednesday it has uncovered a scheme believed to have been orchestrated by overseas crime groups.

B.C. regulator exposes $4.3M crypto scam targeting Canadian investors (BC)

17.04.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Vancouver.

17.04.2025 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final reminder #yegmedia

13.04.2025 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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​​​​What it’s really like to live in Point Roberts, a US town completely surrounded by Canada | CNN Washington state’s Point Roberts is a β€œpene-exclave” β€” a piece of land belonging to one country but only accessible by land through another. As anti-US sentiment grows in Canada, here’s what it’s like...

@cnn explains the uniqueness of Point Roberts, USA/Canada.

www.cnn.com/travel/point...

13.04.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogers Place to use AI to aid in security checks Rogers Place in Edmonton is unveiling a new security screening protocol using AI to help improve security screening measures.

New check in service debuts at the Oilers game tomorrow night at @rogersplace.bsky.social

www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/vid...

09.04.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Things to Love About Elton John and Brandi Carlile's New Album Five things to love about Elton John and Brandi Carlile's 2025 album 'Who Believes in Angels?'

Superb.

ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-b...

07.04.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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