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The Current with Matt Galloway: Should Canada Make Young People Do a Year of Service?

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Edmonton Public removing more than 200 library books to comply with provincial rules | Globalnews.ca Edmonton’s public school board is pulling more than 200 books from its library shelves to comply with provincial directive on banning books containing inappropriate sexual content.

Banning 1984 is so 1984

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Thinking about running for local office?

In this episode, Joel & Sean spill the tea on campaigns, council life, and what they *really* wish they knew first.

Spoiler: it’s not all handshakes and smiles.

#LocalPolitics
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Why does #LocalGov matter?
Cross Border Interviews digs into this question and more by interviewing municipal elected folks from across Canada.

Thanks Chris Brown for inviting me on to talk about my role on council and the community I’m proud to serve:
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A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News A study from the University of B.C.'s department of psychology says recycling rates in B.C. and Alberta could be enhanced if people returning containers were able to choose between reclaiming the 10-c...

A shot at $1,000 or a guaranteed 10 cents? UBC study suggests choice could up recycling rates | CBC News

Creek habitat restored at Vancouver's Spanish Banks beach YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

Well done Vancouver on bringing back salmon-bearing streams

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Great summer vibes at the first annual Forks n’ Tunes Food Festival in #Parksville! 🎶🍔

Great to see the Coastal Community Credit Union parking lot and Memorial Plaza come alive with amazing food, great music, and a fantastic community feeling.

A beautiful day to officially open the restored labyrinth in Parksville Community Park. Big thanks to the volunteers who brought their vision to Council and to everyone who helped re-create this special place. A lasting gift for our community.
#Parksville #Labyrinth

June 1 is #WildSalmonDay

It's hard to think British Columbia without thinking Salmon!

Wild salmon need cold, clean water.
But when rivers and oceans warm, get polluted, or blocked, their survival is at risk.

Let's protect wild salmon for now and future generations.

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American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Pretty sure that across Canada, healthcare workers will be welcomed with open arms.

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Thanks Chris!

Wheels up for Ottawa on my way to join more than 2,000 municipal leaders from across Canada gathering to learn, collaborate, and advocate.

#CDNmuni #StrongerTogether #LocalGov #FCM2025AC

What’s better?

Setting up rules and procedures and then hiring people who are good at following them

or

Hiring people with good character, judgment, and ability to execute and giving them the freedom to deliver?

According to the BDC, a 10% increase in tourism spending could boost Canada’s GDP by a full 1%

Serious times call for serious leadership

Having the King deliver the throne speech is quite a get for our new Prime Minister

Time to put away the F🍁CK flags and work together as Canadians 🇨🇦

Would be great to see that percentage go up!

Thanks to all the Canadians who cast a ballot this election.

Voting is important

…but ideally it’s just the first step.

Democracy depends on people getting involved where they live.

There are many awesome organizations that do good work.

Go join one!

Canada is not broken but it does require regular maintenance

Thanks to the other candidates who put their names forward to represent our riding:
Brian Cameron, Thomas Gamble, Teresa Knight, Chris Markevich, Kris McNichol, and Jesse Musial

Canadian Flag waving in the wind on a blue sky background

Congratulations to @gordjohns.bsky.social on being re-elected as our Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni.

I look forward to collaborating with our Member of Parliament with renewed focus on the priorities for our region.

I like instant runoff / ranked ballot

Congratulations to incoming Prime Minister Carney.

Lots of important work to be done. Let’s come together, roll up our sleeves, and build a thriving Canada. 🇨🇦

The fact that Canada is not a two party country delivers better government.

More diverse perspectives and less polarization.

Who is behind the DoS attack on the 338 election tracker site happening the weekend before Election Day?

Data on polling – 45th General Election Data on advance polls ? 45th General Election

Good job Canada! Let's get the vote out on Monday! 🇨🇦🗳️

7.3 million voters cast ballots in advance polls—a 25% increase from the 5.8 million advance votes in the 2021 election.

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As Canadians head to the polls, remember that we live in a representative democracy.

That means that the individual candidate you vote for matters. This person will be your voice in caucus and in Parliament.

Make sure you elect someone who will do your community proud.

#cdnpoli

We should expect a higher level of integrity from elected representatives, even if they are on “our team”

Have you hugged your planet lately?

Happy #earthday 🌎 ❤️