Mike Hager

To piggyback off of John's point (reposted), it's struck me lately how the baseline level of friendliness in cities has always seemed remarkably higher than the suburbs or rural areas to me, and I think it's because everyone is used to interacting with strangers as a routine part of their day

Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities by nearly 300% | CBC News A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada's biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite...

Sheesh: "The cumulative number of assaults reported on transit in 8 of Canada’s 10 largest CMAs — regions that encompass about half the country’s population — doubled between 2016 and 2024."
@bethanylindsay.bsky.social @ericszeto.bsky.social @miasheldon.bsky.social et al. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Homeless to Housed: Larry's Story Housing can offer more stability than many realize — to get sober, save money, find a purpose, and fall in love.

Very into this series from @coyotemedia.org that looks at the individual stories of unhoused people rather than viewing 'homelessness' as an abstract, dehumanized issue!

Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny

On Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Sam Mraiche
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Who is Sam Mraiche? Inside Alberta’s health care controversy A Globe investigation into the provincial health agency’s dealings with a company whose contracts have come under scrutiny

Hey, did you guys know my DMs are open? Truth.

I am also on Signal, WhatsApp and not opposed to communicating telephonically.

Come say hi! #ableg #abpoli

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Twenty-nine ways that Trump has changed Canada A year ago, the U.S. President first unleashed his threats of tariffs and territorial expansion. Now, our country is different politically, culturally and economically

📈📉 One year ago this week, Trump threatened Canada with 25% tariffs. Since then, the country has changed dramatically.

Here, in text and charts, we look at 29 ways that Canada has changed in this very turbulent year.

They're making changes to the Mental Health Act, Sec 31, subsection 1

Eby says the amendments will update outdated language to protect health care professionals from being sued for providing involuntary care

Bill will be tabled today with 9 sitting days left on the session #bcpoli

We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

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Best to ever do it!

this is how I prepare myself to code data pipelines every day

Mel remains exceptional at explaining these complicated issues in ways that can inform a very general audience.

Well, would ya look at that: the two-part APTN News doc that I co-created with @anishinaboy.bsky.social on the late 2012 emergence of #IdleNoMore just passed 30,000 views on YouTube!

▶️ WATCH youtu.be/VHgGbW6exB4?...

SCOOP: Cryptocurrency firm appeals $176-million fine by FinTRAC www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...

AI bot recorded doctors’ meeting, sent patient info to current and former hospital staff, watchdog says The transcription tool recorded the meeting on behalf of a physician who no longer worked at the hospital

A group of hospital physicians met for a virtual rounds meeting.

What they didn't realize was that Otter.ai was on the call, too.

They found out when the AI transcriber sent a transcript of the meeting -- patient information and all -- to dozens of current and former staff after the call.

Why Is It So Hard to Fix a Wheelchair in BC? | The Tyee Disabled people say companies are struggling to service their equipment, which can trap them in bed or at home.

The first story: did you know it's really difficult to get a wheelchair repaired in B.C.? This is leading to long, long delays that leave people housebound. thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...

How to Speed Up Wheelchair Repairs | The Tyee Systemic changes are needed from government and industry, experts say. In the meantime, users are turning to DIY.

The Tyee's health reporter @michellegamage.bsky.social has been working on a two-part series about why it's so difficult to get a wheelchair repaired in B.C.

This is the second story that focuses on solutions, such as a DIY repair session at Our Community Bikes thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...

Helpful court registry staff: lynchpins of good journalism.

Mentally ill people in B.C. often discharged too early because of lack of space, experts say Health care workers are constantly triaging people with complex mental-health problems, former head of psychiatry at St. Paul’s Hospital says

Subscribers: “Mentally ill people in crisis are frequently discharged from Vancouver's hospitals before their symptoms are adequately resolved because the limited bed space -long-time clinician…psychiatric care at [St. Paul’s] hospital. “ www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti... #mentalhealth #bcpoli

"The psychiatrist said they routinely direct Vancouver patients an hour south to hospitals in Langley or White Rock, where they are more likely to be detained long enough for their hallucinations and delusions to dissipate."#BCpoli

When Tigray became a ‘wild west’ of illegal gold mining, Canadian firms staked a claim A postwar gold rush in Ethiopia razed the landscape and sowed seeds for conflict. The Globe looks into Canadian-licensed sites at the heart of it, and their ties to Beijing

A groundbreaking, eye-opening, and much needed investigation into Tigray's postwar goldrush: one of the most overlooked causes of the region's calamitous law and order breakdown—and its slide back to war.

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Kathy Ruemmler 9/19/2014 11:54:57 AM jeffrey E. ljeevacation@gmail.com] Re: Importance: High Doesn't look like you are prioritizing your schedule very effeetively.....how are you going to manage all of that? this is unga week so the boss will be in town too....l'Il be here all week -- you may get sick of me....just sat down on the train so can't talk freely. On Sep 19, 2014 7:48 AM, "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote: "girls?", careful i will renew an old habit, . this week, thiel, summers, bill burns, gordon brown, jagland, ( council of curope and nobel chairman). mongolia pres, hardeep puree (india), boris ( gates). jabor (qatar ). sultan (dubai, ), kosslyn (harvard), leon black, woody. you are a welcome guest at any... also if you think there are interesting people in town, everyone here for climate summit, clinton security council, holy shit im on for next 30 minutes On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 7:15 AM, Kathy Ruemmler - > wrote: Most girls do not have to worry about this crap. On Sep 19, 20147:09 AM, "jeffrey E." <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote: understood. it comes down to high risk / reward / low risk / reward. professional, cmotional. and financial On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 6:15 AM, Kathy Ruemmler Agreed, but I need to be prepared to say yes before I talk to him. wrote: Sent from my iPad On Sep 19,2014, at 1:21 AM, "jeffrey E." <jcevacation@gmail.com>wrote:

Lest there be any insinuation that Dems spared their own. It would be tough for Kathy Ruemmler—Obama’s WH Counsel from 2011 to mid-2014—to come off looking worse in these docs the committee Dems released. oversightdemocrats.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

I'm not a journalist, but I do a lot of interviews. And this exchange with Michael Wolff is grossing me out. Dude is out here giving advice to a pedophile.

Screenshot of intro of emailed newsletter titled 'Pulse Check' with the subject 'Toxic vs clean drugs, the federal budget, and a bad case of measles'

A few snippets from the 2nd edition of Pulse Check, out yesterday (if you sign up now you'll still get a copy).

#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.

1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽

COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on trust, public-health experts say Experts from around the world share lessons from the pandemic at a forum in Vancouver

My dispatch from the Global Health Security Forum in Vancouver this week, where several public health leaders from around the world spoke on common themes: trust, and the threat of misinformation to global health

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real estate agent: here are FACTS about the skytrain to langley the media is HIDING from you

first fact: here’s a straightforward thing the cbc told me

try harder

The CFIA says professional marksmen offered the “most appropriate and humane option" for killing the hundreds of massive birds.

Founders of Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalinin have just been found guilty of drug trafficking.

Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.

“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”

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Drug User Liberation Front founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have been found guilty of all charges. A lot people upset in this courtroom right now.

Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.