"This is the most significant book ban that's ever taken place in Canada"—James Turk on Alberta schools pulling 160+ books to comply with a provincial order.
He argues the move is driven by “some far-right parental rights groups."
Do you agree?
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The U.S./Israeli attack on Iran has spurred a major price increase at the pumps.
But economist Moshe Lander adds it could lead to big spikes at the grocery store and possibly your mortgage.
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Education Minister Nicolaides asked about his stance that Alberta's book ban wouldn't remove classics from shelves, as schools remove the graphic novel versions of A Handmaid's Tale and 1984 from school library shelves.
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The feds are recommending against traveling to 38 countries; they're urging extreme caution with another 90.
Is it safe to travel anywhere these days?
Chatted with tourism expert Frederic Dimanche on the volatile travel industry, and what the uncertainty means
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"I did so in a very non-partisan and positive way and it was very well received."
Pierre Poilievre asked about why he went to Europe, saying he wanted to expand trade with like-minded allies, adding that he believes PM Carney was very happy to see him doing the work.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is demanding an emergency debate in Parliament on the war in the Middle East and how it is affecting global energy supplies.
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As oil prices swell, do Albertans deserve an even bigger piece of the energy pie profit?
Chatted with AFL president Gil McGowan about his call for a windfall tax on oil companies as a means to help Albertans deal with inflated prices from the jump at the pump.
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Why is it that gas prices are slow to drop but always quick to rise at the pump?
Chatted with Matt at Gas Buddy about this and just how intense the gas pain at the pumps is likely to get.
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Will Danielle Smith have to go back to the drawing board with her referendums?
Supreme Court rules asylum seekers eligible for Quebec’s subsidized daycare
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Premier Danielle Smith says the province is moving ahead with its dual practice health care plan.
But a group of concerned physicians is calling on the feds to intervene, arguing it may violate the Canada Health Act and could lead to worse health outcomes.
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Some reinforcement for the Forever Canadian unity campaign.
Chatted with @lukaszukab.bsky.social about teaming up with AL'S French community, and his thoughts on Premier Smith saying she's fighting to keep Alberta in Canada.
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Premier Danielle Smith says she has been actively campaigning for Alberta to remain in Canada since day one.
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Premier Danielle Smith says she prefers more sunlight at night and that moving to standard time would be a big adjustment.
Adds that she will be doing consultation to see if the time is now to make a change.
Donald Trump is giving Kristi Noem's political career the Cricket the dog treatment.
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Among the interesting data point in the Abacus survey, a majority of Albertans believe that Premier Danielle Smitth would vote for separation in a referendum, deespite her calling for a sovereign Alberta in a united Canada.
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New numbers from Abacus Data find support for Alberta independence remains in the minority at about one in four.
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"Our mandate is clear: to protect the gains and advance the rights of Francophones in Alberta. When fundamental issues affect the future of our communities, it is our responsibility to speak up."
French Canadian Association of Alberta teams up with Forever Canadian movement.
Is Mark Carney a waffler?
That's how some critics describe his declarations on the Iran war.
Chatted with polisci Aaron Ettinger about Carney's statement shuffle and why he's trying to walk a very specific line.
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“This budget is anti-child, anti-parent & anti-young worker.” — population expert Paul Kershaw on Alberta’s 2026 budget.
He argues the deficit isn’t mainly driven by immigration, but by a failure of the province to plan for baby boomers’ rising health-care costs.
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Injunction hearing that could renew Alberta teachers ability to strike underway
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Alberta is in the midst of its deadliest flu season on record- 250 and counting.
How did we get here? Is it all about vaccine hesitancy?
Chatted with the Germ Guy John Tetro about how we can stop setting these types of dubious marks.
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Should separatist meetings with the U.S. be investigated for potential foreign interference?
Does Premier Smith's plan to have CDN citizenship on a driver's license help address foreign meddling?
Chatted with Markus Kolga of DinsinfoWatch about this and more
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If Alberta does anything with the time change, it's permanent standard time or bust.
That's according to Michael Antle, a U of C psychology prof who has spent years studying the impacts of the time change as BC springs forward one last time.
Thoughts?
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Should separatist meetings with the U.S. be investigated for potential foreign interference?
Does Premier Smith's plan to have CDN citizenship on a driver's license help address foreign meddling?
Chatted with Markus Kolga of DinsinfoWatch about this and more
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Silversun Pickups with a friendly reminder of what they think about ICE and the current state of the U.S. at their Edmonton show.
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The Alberta Medical Association with a rebuttal to Danielle Smith blaming them for triage doc delays.
AMA says they aren't responsible for the delay, claiming confusion amongst govt ministries about processes tied to the TLP positions is the culprit.
Many in Edmonton's Iranian community are welcome the action in their homeland, saying the long-standing regime has to go.
Chatted with one local about the death of the Ayatollah, the prospect of war to secure peace, and what Canada's role should be.
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Fun fact: Alberta has previously held referendums on the time change in 1967, 1971 and 2021.
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I'm sensing another referendum in Alberta...
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is looking at what's happening with our neighbours on the time change and will consider if we follow suit.
Minister Jones said he believes good faith bargaining with the AMA over concerns on triage docs such as increased compensation will ultimately be resolved during talks slated for March.
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