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Furthest in Canada: #canada #south

Has anyone actually been to Middle Island, Ontario the farthest South in Canada? I could see Middle Island from Fish Point, Pelee Island, Ontario which is Canada's second furthest South point at least on land.

ANALYSIS | Alberta no longer sure about big savings from auto insurance reforms | CBC News Danielle Smith said the new system would cut premiums by up to $400. But rising insurance costs, hail storms and tariffs are putting that claim in doubt.

UCP running up against reality. They all love the “climate change *hoax*” talking points but insurers don’t care what you want to believe — their costs are rising and they’re not willing to keep losing money so conservatives can sell a fantasy.
#abpoli #ableg
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The furthest in Canada

North: Beaver Creek, Yukon
West: Beaver Creek, Yukon
East: Cape Spear, NL
South: Fish Point, Pelee Island, ON

Measles Spreads Quickly in Rural Alberta Areas That Resisted Vaccines

"Measles is spreading so quickly in Alberta, Canada, that health officials have stopped publicly releasing information about local exposures in the hardest hit areas... #abpoli #ableg

Measles Spreads Quickly in Rural Alberta Areas That Resisted Vaccines www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/w...

Why a US Company’s Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won’t Be Challenged | The Tyee The Competition Bureau has dropped an inquiry into Pursuit’s control of 10 hotels and six major attractions.

Why a US Company's Dominance in Jasper and Banff Won't Be Challenged via @thetyee.ca
#canpoli #abpoli #ableg
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The EU’s deal with Trump could blow up at any time The U.S. President can always find a way to accuse the bloc of breaching the deal and impose punitive tariffs

"There is a lesson for Canada: Nothing short of a congressionally approved trade deal is worth the paper it is written on." #canpoli

The EU’s deal with Trump could blow up at any time /via @globeandmail www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

ICYMI, a tale of two long weekends. My column on Ford’s plan to remove large parts of Wasaga Beach from the provincial park. Ontario desperately needs more public space not less. 16 million strong w parkland established for half that population.

ANALYSIS | Alberta minister threatens to axe bike lanes. Can he make his case? | CBC News Province claims urban bike lanes worsen congestion. Ontario said the same thing — then a judge found they lacked evidence to back up their point.

"Dreeshen is incorrect that it's two vs 98 per cent, as the non-cycling total also includes transit users and people walking into downtown; automobile drivers and passengers account for 59 per cent of downtown visits, according to city statistics."
#ableg #abpoli #cycling
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Beset by scandals, patriotic pushback, and new rivals, Alberta’s UCP wants us to be mad about … bicycle lanes!  - Alberta Politics Beset by allegations of health care contracting corruption, international coverage of a self-inflicted measles epidemic, anger at municipal political parties nobody wants, increasingly aggressive push...

Beset by scandals, patriotic pushback, and new rivals, Alberta’s UCP wants us to be mad about … bicycle lanes!
#abpoli #ableg
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After 24 hours, I am frankly stunned that the political interference attempted by the Premier and the AG with discretions vested in an officer of the legislature, esp an officer entrusted with the conduct of elections, has not attracted far more -ve attention.& calls for resignation.
#abpoli #ableg

A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns

"For example, in Peel Region, an area covering the populous suburbs west of Toronto, 90 percent of the 205 guns seized in 2024 came from across the United States border." #canpoli

A Grim Anniversary in Canada’s Fight Against Guns www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/w...

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Trevor Tombe: A separate Alberta would be a poorer Alberta

Perhaps most questionable, the fiscal projections appear to treat investment income from a separate Alberta Pension Plan as government revenue available to cover general expenses. #abpoli #ableg #cpp #app

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The Official Passport Index Ranking The Henley Passport Index ranks the strongest and weakest passports globally. Research is conducted by our research department. Explore our ranking.

Canada tied for 8th in the Global Passport index.

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Trump Live Updates: Johnson Blocks Epstein Vote as Justice Dept. Seeks Interview with Maxwell Epstein case: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut the House down early for its summer recess to head off Democratic demands for votes on calling for the release of files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender who was once friends with President Trump. In order to avoid what he called “political games,” Mr. Johnson said the House would adjourn until September after votes scheduled for Wednesday night. The announcement came just after the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime partner of Mr. Epstein, for a deposition.

So is this the American equivalent of proroguing Parliament?

Trump Administration Live Updates: House Plans to End Session Early Over Epstein Pressure as Philippine Leader Visits U.S. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...

Please Advise! Why Does Poilievre Face 108 Candidates? | The Tyee That’s even more than when he got trounced in Carleton. What gives?

In a stunning break from tradition, Critchley is actually from the riding. It’s a bold strategy and, if successful, a potential game-changer. #abpoli #canpoli

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Read this carefully. This was a targeted, professional surveillance operation that likely followed @carrietait.bsky.social for some time, and a government-friendly right-wing podcaster appears to have helped. So the big question is: is Sam Mraiche behind this, or the UCP? Or both?

This is a must-watch message from Nenshi. He’s calm, introspective, and clearly knows how to focus on the right things. I hadn’t seen the clip of Smith’s angry diatribe before; it rattled me too. You can feel the reactive, self-centered ire in her voice, and she shows an obvious lack of leadership.

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Ebook Availability, Licensing, and Pricing in Canada and the U.S.: A Follow-Up Study by Michael Blackwell, Jennie Rose Halperin, Catherine Mason, and Carmi Parker #libraries #publiclibraries #licensing #ebooks

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Danielle Smith has the gall to demand the town of Jasper apologize for an independent report that found the UCP’s interference made it harder to fight last year’s wildfire.

I know the Premier isn’t used to the concept of unbiased, non-partisan reports, but it’s the norm for the rest of us. #abpoli

Court blocks Premier Ford’s plan to remove Toronto bike lanes—for now - Canadian Cycling Magazine Cyclists hail ruling as a victory for safety and common sense

Court blocks Premier Ford’s plan to remove Toronto bike lanes—for now cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new... via @CanadianCycling

One cyclist killed, two seriously injured after collision by driver during Okanagan Granfondo - Canadian Cycling Magazine One cyclist killed, two seriously injured after collision by driver during Okanagan Granfondo

One cyclist killed, two seriously injured after collision by driver during Okanagan Granfondo cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/new... via @CanadianCycling

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