Riley 🇨🇦

An Alberta general strike raises many questions. Key among them are if — and when | CBC News What are the legalities around a general strike? What moves could the Alberta government take to stop it? And if it does go ahead, when should it happen?

For the first time in over a century, Albertans are talking about a general strike sparked by the UCP Government’s shocking use of the notwithstanding clause to force striking teachers back to work.

#DanielleMustGo
#abpoli #cdnpoli #GeneralStrike
#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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“We would like input into that decision-making” LaGrange said in response to opposition questioning.”

“David Shepherd, the Opposition deputy house leader, asked her, “Should we be expecting legislation soon to protect Albertans’ rights to rot their teeth?”

Oh god is this going to be next?

🪶😡🇨🇦 #NeverPoilievre

This is fucking amazing

But no money for public education…

@mariablack.bsky.social Our newest course from our community garden 😜😜

Gorgeous !

So 104 killelast night in Gaza and the media says the cease fire is fragile? You mean non existent? FFS🤷🏻🤦🏻‍♂️

In Calgary, the (formerly?) Kenney-aligned Farkas locks in his win against the Smith-aligned Sharp by about 600 votes. The big question remains: is 2025 Jeromy Farkas the same guy as 2020 Jeromy Farkas or not?

Not a lot of stuff to giggle about right now, but this definitely made me giggle.

Out loud.

beauty –– Mr.A. at his best, letting ordinary folks get a chance at the mic.

YouTube video by Belle of the Ranch Let's talk about Trump escalated things down south....

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Australian Rainforests Become the First to Emit More Carbon Than They Absorb A new analysis finds tropical forests in Australia are not taking in enough carbon dioxide to keep up with the emissions from their decaying trunks, holding possible implications for global ecosystems

Australian Rainforests Become the First to Emit More Carbon Than They Absorb

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ALBERTA TEACHERS 'DISMAYED' BY #BACK-TO-WORK ORDER

Aaron Sousa of The Canadian Press reports thousands rallied at the #legislature Thursday, jeering as Premier #Smith announced a plan to end the Oct. 6 strike.

Legislation is set to pass Monday, absent a deal.

#ABTeachersStrike #ABleg #ABpoli

It’s all performative IMO

🎶 Hey, Nicy you’re so gone, you’re so gone, you’re such a pawn, hey Nicy. Hey, Nicy. 🎶

Over 30,000 protesters in support of Alberta teachers protesting Danielle Smith and her craven UCP legislating teachers back to work.

Over 30,000 Alberta teachers, parents, and supporters protest Danielle Smith and the UCP forcing teachers back to work.

Likely over 300,000 Albertans signed the #ForeverCanadian petition to protest Danielle Smith and the UCP pushing a separatist agenda to divide Canada.

#Canada #cdnpoli #Alberta

@albertandp.ca Is it true that the UCP MLAs have been given a directive not to take bookings to talk with their constituents about education?
Reply as soon as you can?

view from a plane of the massive pro-democracy rally

This the massive pro-Hungary / pro-democracy rally called ‘National march’ on the day of the October 23, 1956 Revolution, in Budapest, Hungary. Thousands of people filled the streets to honour their heroes and reject authoritarianism, fascism, and Putin's puppet Viktor Orbán. #3E

No. No. No. no.

Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change

Just one more oil field, what’s the worst that can happen?

Our civilisation is already dead.
It just doesn’t know it yet.

The GOP: The Guardians of Pedophiles.

Excellent video!

YouTube video by Energi Media Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda

Alberta Recall Movement Challenges UCP Education Agenda youtu.be/c9JlGu7z098?... via @YouTube

"Calgary parent and scientist Jenny Yeremiy has filed a recall petition to remove Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides as MLA for Calgary-Bow. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

For those in #YEG, cast your votes carefully today. Ensure that you avoid all those connected to slates and/or UCP. #YEGcc
#ableg #abpoli #NeverUCP

#NeverBetterEdmonton #NeverPace #NeverCartmell #NeverPrincipe #NeverElliott

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures | Urban Affairs It’s time to add more tools to fight the addiction crisis

This article by Michael Walters, candidate for mayor in Edmonton, is concerning.
Involuntary treatment does NOT work. It violates ppl's rights.
It's a slippery slope we need to avoid.
There isn't enough space for folks who WANT treatment.
All & all, a bad idea #yeg
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Very slick!

Awe ♥️♥️

Kushner is after the real estate