Heather Campbell

Opinion: I’ve had a chronic illness for 25 years. Your advice won’t fix me Everyone I know with a significant illness or disability gets a never-ending tide of suggestions from every angle, help they never once asked for

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March 8 is International Women's Day. All over social media organizations will make performative posts about uplifting women & girls. Those same people voted for the political party led by this woman, Premier Smith, and should be accountable for the harm & risk to women & girls from her decisions. ♀️

Ooof. I told my church brother featured in this piece, Reza Dehaki, last Sunday: "I have no words...won't say thoughts & prayers, that's insulting...this is the worst kind of awful." I embraced him & his wife Ladi.

I worry for my former Edmonton based colleague who has her mother & sister in Iran.

AltaGas CEO says company will defend interests in B.C. First Nation's fight with port CALGARY -

This @cdnpress.bsky.social piece showed up on page 6 of the @theglobeandmail.com print edition in Alberta because it is a much bigger deal than the coverage it is receiving in the energy community.

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Danielle Smith drags the judiciary deeper into her partisan mud slinging The Alberta Premier’s referendum is a direct threat to the proper functioning of our justice system

"This isn’t about constitutional reform. It’s about politics. More specifically, it’s part of a broader and increasingly brazen [UCP] effort to either control the courts or, failing that, convince the public not to trust them. "
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Not in my experience. I have had several family doctors + gynecologists (the outcome of moving cities for work). It wasn't diagnosed until the pathologist put it on the report of my uterus after a hysterectomy & oophorectomy. Even my late mother, a nurse, was trained to think 'just bad periods'.

Obama: Rev. Jesse Jackson 'inspires us to take a harder path' Former President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral service for Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago, remembering him as a "born leader" who "rose above despair" to advocate for civil rights. He recounted the...

This is giving me hope, inspiration, and perspective today. Thank you @barackobama.bsky.social for honouring the late Reverend Jesse Jackson with these words, all of them. ✊🏾🙏🏾

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The math doesn't lie.

Danielle Smith spent $17 million on "Alberta is Calling" to recruit new residents. But spent $0 on the infrastructure to support them.

Now that the bills are due and the services are failing, she’s pointing the finger at the very people she invited.

#ableg #canpoli #abpoli

I will not be running for mayor of Toronto I even asked my editor at the Star for a two-page spread to help readers understand the extent to which I am not running for mayor of Toronto.

Breaking news! I have my first opinion piece in the Toronto Star today! I got to make fun of John Tory AND make a joke about me playing for the Blue Jays, so it's safe to say that this was the most fun I've had writing something in a while. 💙 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Endometriosis and adenomyosis are medical conditions where you are not believed. Where, in my experience, male doctors don't have the first clue and just keep prescribing you more pain medication. A film worth your time "This is Endometriosis". Award winning.

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The day of my 2nd round of chemotherapy, adenomyosis came with avengence. Could barely walk, was so bloated & swollen I almost couldn't find trousers to fit. I couldn't take pain meds - I was in chemotherapy. My mother said, "you're not the first to get her period". I drove to the cancer centre. 6/

Whenever I was publicly ill, it was embarrassing to my family. I vomited in a bathroom sink at my own scholarship award ceremony at a fancy venue in Hamilton. My mother told people the Cornish game hen at dinner didn't agree with me. I took the train back to uni like nothing happened on Sunday. 5/

I quietly missed days of school, days of work & never once disclosed the cause for fear of the shame I was told to have over my "bad periods". In university I wrote exams where I fought to stay upright at the desk & coherently answer exam questions while managing piercing pain in my midsection. 4/

Endometriosis & adenomyosis, in particular, are medical conditions that happen to those born with a uterus and women. Your physical pain is dismissed or meant to be addressed with pain medication in increasing severity and strength. You are often told to "toughen up, child birth will be worse". 3/

No family doctor or gynecologist had ever told me I had endometriosis & adenomyosis. I only learned of my condition when I requested the pathology report on my uterus after it was removed. Even that gynecological surgeon didn’t tell me. I had to request the document & read it myself. 2/

"This Is Endometriosis" won Best British Short Film at the 2026 BAFTAS.

Lived with endometriosis & adenomyosis until I had a hysterectomy to eliminate risk of endometrial cancer. For decades I was told to take more pain meds, that I just had bad periods, and it would get better with pregnancy. 1/

Wow. Appreciate the stealth reporting by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social.
▪︎ I wonder if there is a tally on how many of these white nationalist fight clubs exist in Calgary & surrounding communities, #StopHateAB?

RCMP Discriminated in Abuse Investigation, Human Rights Tribunal Finds | The Tyee The tribunal stopped short of ordering a new investigation but says police must pay compensation and review policies.

#Update: The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that the RCMP discriminated against First Nations former students when it investigated claims of historical abuse at two northern B.C. schools.

@amandafollett.bsky.social reports.

Alberta says it reached its 2025 methane‑reduction target early, based on its own data. But more rigorous federal data tells a different story.

As Alberta and Ottawa negotiate updated methane rules, it underscores the importance of relying on best available information.

How ICE Enforcement Is Driving Black Domestic Workers Out of Public Spaces Fear of immigration enforcement is reshaping the lives of Black care workers who rely on public spaces like parks and libraries.

Fear of immigration enforcement is reshaping the daily routines, safety and solidarity of care workers who rely on public spaces to connect and share information.

Article about Karen Robinson in HELLO Magazine Canadian edition.

I love Karen Robinson so much. Such a talented performer. And a great human.

Swiss carbon capture company Climeworks chooses Calgary as its Canadian home base | CBC News Swiss company Climeworks, the first to launch a commercial direct carbon capture plant, is now setting up its Canadian headquarters in Calgary, with plans to build a large-scale facility in Alberta.

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Excerpt from the new chapter in Policing Black Lives, “Against the Romance of Police Reform” out in Briarpatch: “Community Policing: Expanding the Carceral Web”. briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/vie...

This is very good. Dr. @lindsaytedds.bsky.social is very smart.

Alberta needs a PST to address its fiscal woes, but a PST would be a proverbial final nail in the political coffin of the UCP, so that ain't happening. They're gonna take the money from the property taxes & let big cities pay for it.

Hmm. Cllr Schmidt, @natefor8.bsky.social, did they address any of the issues of the day, such as workplace violence & harassment within CPS? Did they discuss their commitment to anti-racism & the work that needs to happen in that regard? Have they read any books lately?
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Calgary-based Tourmaline sells Alberta natural gas assets for $765M | CBC News The Calgary-based company says the buyer of the Peace River High assets is a 'Canadian senior producer' but did not disclose its identity.

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Author of Heated Rivalry voices opposition to N.S. arts cuts Bestselling author and the brains behind the global phenomenon Heated Rivalry, is speaking out against the Nova Scotia government’s proposal to axe art funding. Lifelong Nova Scotia resident, Rachel R...

If Tim Houston's @nsgov.bsky.social needs evidence of the value of arts funding, they might consider the fact that the biggest Canadian cultural export in years began as a book by a Nova Scotia author who credits her career to provincial support for the arts halifax.citynews.ca/2026/03/04/h...

Celebrating Alberta newcomers March 04, 2026 Media inquiries Nominations are open for the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards, recognizing newcomers’ contributions to making the province a better place to call home. Alberta is home to people from cultures and backgrounds that span the world, many of whom have made significant contributions to their communities through excellence in their profession or field. Through charitable work, entrepreneurship, innovation, artistic expression and more, Alberta is strengthened by the immigrants who have chosen to make the province their home. The Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards were created to recognize the achievements and excellence of foreign-born Albertans, regardless of the time they have spent in the province. Albertans are encouraged to nominate immigrant youth, entrepreneurs, academics, artists, athletes, professionals and community builders for an Alberta Immigrant Impact Award in recognition of their accomplishments. “The contributions of immigrants have a vital impact on Alberta’s success and keeping it a welcome place for all. Whether through supporting businesses, driving innovation or volunteering in their communities, it is important to recognize and celebrate the positive impact newcomers have on our province.” Muhammad Yaseen, Associate Minister of Multiculturalism Nominations are evaluated on criteria such as the nominee’s overall contribution, how their actions fulfilled a need and affected others and how they demonstrated leadership and originality when problem-solving. Nominations are open from March 3 until noon on May 12, and an event will be held in fall 2026 to recognize the recipients of the Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards.

This scales new heights of hypocrisy.

Good to see John Ivison tacitly acknowledging that the $20 per barrel figure floated by Ian Brodie is complete and utter bullshit.

It sure would be nice if he elaborated on where those "previous estimates" came from — and why they botched math that was obvious to anyone who read the regulations.