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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.

They’ve had their necks kneeled on.

They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.

At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.

Blue jays are having a great season. Here are some things you might not know about the birds | CBC News Baseball has been creating some wonderful publicity for the blue jays lately — the ones that love eating peanuts and have wings. They’re loud, they wake up with the sunrise, but Karen Gosse of The Roc...

"[Karen Gosse of The Rock Wildlife Rescue] said blue jays have a few unique features — including the fact that they’re not actually blue and only appear so to the human eye." 🐦

I hope you are wrong. So far he’s been such a breathe of fresh air , so competent and reassuring as a leader. Restructuring the economy off of the increasingly autocratic US is essential for our national security and it does mean we need to be willing to make some hard choices.

Amnesty International Canada condemns Alberta government’s use of notwithstanding clause in Bill 2 Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause in Bill 2 means that courts won’t be able to strike down the law even if it violates the Charter.

"Alberta’s use of the notwithstanding clause continues an alarming trend of provincial governments putting political expediency ahead of people’s human rights." #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli

'Forever Canadian' petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures | CBC News Former deputy premier of Alberta, Thomas Lukaszuk, started his campaign as a counter to separatists wanting a referendum on Alberta independence.

'Forever Canadian' petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures #Alberta

Thomas Lukaszuk needed 294,000 signatures for the 'Forever Canadian' petition

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP | CBC News Elections B.C. says three signs Lululemon founder Chip Wilson put up in front of his Vancouver home during the 2024 provincial election period, including one that called the B.C. NDP "communist," cons...

Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP.
Lululemon founder's sign calling B.C. NDP 'communist' amounted to 3rd-party advertising, says Elections B.C.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli

Carney’s Caught in a Bad Gangster Movie | The Tyee Wish the PM could win a faster deal with Trump? Don’t forget how mob bosses work.

Carney's Caught in a Bad Gangster Movie via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Authors launch book Decolonization and Me to confront residential school denialism Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote the book Decolonization and Me.

Two Indigenous women say the growing spread of residential school denialism is the reason they a wrote a book on the subject.

Decolonization and Me was released by Phyllis Webstad, who started Orange Shirt Day, and Métis scholar Kristy McLeod.

YouTube video by CTV News Pro-Canada group applies for intervener status in referendum case

When it comes to trampling on First Nations’ and patriotic Canadians’ rights, I get a little hot under my collar.

This is what this fight is all about. Join us. Collective petition signatures. We’re in it together.

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#ableg #cdnpoli

This young girl, Kiké Dueck, is taking the Saskatchewan government to court over burning coal and climate change.

Meet the Canadian 🇨🇦 Greta Thunberg, she is remarkable.
#saskpoli #cdnpoli

Do you know if a protest is planned if they let this heinous hate concert go ahead?

For the love of all you hold sacred, please just say no to the abuse of public lands for the spreading of hate and division by a fake “Christian” on the grift.

#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
#ElbowsUp

Episode 7.25 - Political Scientist Dr. Duane Bratt! YouTube video by The Breakdown AB

Dr. Duane Bratt thank you for your analysis and kind words about #ForeverCanadian petition initiative. We’re ready to prove how proud Albertans are of being Canadian!

www.youtube.com/live/QNpF5_Z...

#ableg #cdnpoli

Canada ranked happiest country in the G7 Canada has been ranked the happiest country among the G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report. Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countri...

#Canada has been ranked the #happiestcountry among the #G7 in the 2025 World Happiness Report.

Canada has performed well in these rankings year-over-year, consistently ranking among the happiest countries in both the G7 and #G20.
#cdnpoli

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Canadian far right repeats Trump-fuelled conspiracy theories on wildfires Trump-aligned congresspeople aren’t spreading wildfire disinformation in a vacuum; American social media giants are enabling a haze of conspiracy theories and misinformation about the wildfires ravagi...

Trump allies use conspiracies to call Canada fires a trend wrecking U.S summer. But real problem is 'export of insane conspiracy theories from U.S politicians' boosted by unchecked social media, says @michaelkhoo.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social
www.nationalobserver.com/2025/07/11/n...

The fluency transfer system developed by Larae Wiley and her husband Christopher Parkin is an amazing method. I had the opportunity to experience it at #selkirkcollege #salishschool #spokane #sinixt

Alberta bans ‘explicit’ books in school libraries starting Oct. 1 | Globalnews.ca Students in Grade 10 and above will be allowed to read non-explicit content, if it is developmentally appropriate.

Alberta is leading at measles, hoping to lead at teen STI’s and pregnancy too. globalnews.ca/news/1128363...

Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit | CBC News Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.

While claiming it's to protect children, Alberta just banned a bunch of books from schools that teach children that gay people exist and are normal.

The Bible is not banned despite featuring slavery, rape, incest, and genocide.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

4 Things To Teach Students Beyond Basic AI Literacy As AI continues to be more pervasive, lessons have to go beyond the basics

In this article, we share free lessons and resources that you can incorporate into lessons for students about using AI.
#edtech #AI
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Curious how you are using AI in education ethically and consciously to support student learning? #education #canada #bced #edtech

Wow! Some fascinating plants in this garden focussing on ease of storage, cold hardiness and longevity. #Canada

The photo depicts a person wearing a light blue garment with intricate embroidery on the shoulders. A prominent feature is a brooch shaped like a hand making a peace sign, positioned centrally on the chest. The background is a faded, neutral color, giving the image a vintage appearance. The person's hair is styled in soft curls, adding to the classic look.

Viola Desmond's story was forgotten for years until her sister Wanda Robson brought it back to light with Graham Reynolds.
Today, Desmond's civil rights fight is known coast-to-coast, and she graces our $10 bill.
This is her story.

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50 years on the Nitinat Narrows Carl Edgar has been ferrying hikers across the Nitinat Narrows on the West Coast Trail for 50 years.

If you’ve hiked the west coast trail, you’ll know the Edgar’s family. #wct #canada #bc #hiking www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...

BREAKING: Canada "Discussing" Banning Elon Musk's Starlink Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire

Canada "Discussing" Banning Elon Musk's Starlink
Starlink, Sovereignty, and Sabotage: Why Canada is "Rethinking" its Use of Elon Musk’s Satellite Empire. #cdnpoli
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Perhaps because the liberal party was the strategic vote to counter the anti-diversity message of the conservatives? People of diverse ethnic origin are likely concerned about the overt racism and anti-immigrant messaging from the cons.

Opposition to Alberta referendum bill voiced by Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation Stoney Nakoda Nations— Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney, released a statement responding to misinformation circulating regarding their positions and alleged collaborations with Premier Danielle Smith...

Îyârhe Nakoda First Nation, Tsuut’ina, Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney First Nations, my @albertandp.ca colleagues & I stand together in clear opposition to separatism. I encourage you to contact your MLA re: anti-democratic nature of #Bill54.

#Albertan #Canadian #ableg #abpoli

Well said Prime Minister Carney!

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It’s supposed to portray a US town though.