Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase | CBC News Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that "no one in the country" is more scrutinized than he is, as he explained his government's rationale for buying a $28.9-million private jet before qu...

This seems to be a growing trend amongst political leaders. Don’t like the scrutiny that comes with the job? May I offer a humble solution? Do something else. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

‘Wolf, you are my idol’: Flames netminder gifts stick to 10-year-old fan in the stands Over the boards and into the stands, hand to hand, Dustin Wolf's stick went during Tuesday night's Calgary Flames game. It found its way to a 10-year-old boy with a signing saying, "Wolf, you are my i...

‘Wolf, you are my idol’: Flames netminder gifts stick to 10-year-old fan in the stands
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ICYMI: Bidders pledged more than $6M last night at the #CalgaryStampede canvas auction. The event is a key economic indicator of Calgary's economy, with higher bids typically correlating to a strong economic outlook in the city #abbiz via @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social

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Alberta premier and education minister had private meeting with groups behind push to ‘conservatize’ Alberta school boards and ban LGBTQ books Private and faith-based schools, along with right-wing think tanks and parental rights groups, were invited to discuss education

Documents released through an FOI request show Danielle Smith and Demetrios Nicolaides met with 17 groups involved in a campaign to “conservatize” Alberta school boards via
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Mothers are suffering injury, death during childbirth in Canada. Here's why it still happens - Investigative Journalism Bureau Samantha Hemmings stood in the operating room entrance, watching her sister Sophia on the table. “Help me, please,” she recalls her sister saying. “I can’t breathe.” In the spring of 2009, Sophia went...

We dug into 400+ recommendations stemming from dozens of maternal and neonatal deaths in Ontario and found troubling echoes: The health system isn't learning its lessons when it comes to childbirth tragedies. ijb.utoronto.ca/news/mothers...

New NDP leader Avi Lewis ‘not in the interests of Alberta’ over energy views: Nenshi The leader of Alberta’s New Democrats is trying to distance himself from his newly elected federal counterpart over varying views on the energy sector.

Newly elected NDP leader Avi Lewis is "not in the interests of Alberta" due to varying views on energy: Nenshi via
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Reflection: What's at stake in Canadian transparency tussles - Investigative Journalism Bureau One of the best ways to lose friends at a party is to bring up freedom-of-information legislation.  Try it the next time you want to escape an awkward social interaction. “Oh, that is so interesting. ...

Across Canada, politicians are betting you don't care about restricting access to information.

Prove them wrong.

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Globe posting in China launched reporter John Burns to international prominence After a dust-up with the prime minister on Parliament Hill, he was sent to work at the paper’s Beijing bureau, a move that led to a long, successful career including two Pulitzers for his New York Tim...

Obit. A posting in Beijing, brought about by a dust-up with Pierre Trudeau, put John Burns on a path to a storied career and two Pulitzer Prizes.
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Heated rivalry: Canada-U.S. to meet again, this time at World Baseball Classic Canada is set to meet the United States in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday. It promises to be the latest chapter in a long multi-sport rivalry

When Canada plays the United States in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic tomorrow night it could be a new chapter in a storied multi-sport rivalry between the two neighbouring countries. I took a look back at some of the more heated moments in this feud www.thestar.com/sports/baseb...

Whirling disease detected in Lake Louise, Alta.: Parks Canada Officials with Parks Canada say they have detected an aquatic invasive species (AIS) at one of Canada’s most iconic mountain parks.

Parks Canada officials say they have detected an aquatic invasive species at one of Canada’s most iconic mountain parks via @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social

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Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push EDMONTON - More than a dozen First Nations chiefs and even more band councillors and elders were at Alberta's legislature Monday, calling on Premier Danielle Smith's government to stomp out

Indigenous chiefs go to Alberta legislature, pressure province to nip separatism push

From me and @reportrix.bsky.social today:

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N.S. Speaker introduces visitor restrictions at Province House | CBC News At the end of a week that included several thousand people rallying outside the Nova Scotia Legislature against proposed budget cuts and a handful of people inside bringing their concerns directly to ...

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Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid speaks out against N.S. arts cuts: ‘The arts are why I live in Nova Scotia’ Artists and arts-industry workers have issued warnings after the province axed $130-million in provincial grants

Nova Scotia - like every province in the country - should be reinforcing our cultural programs right now, not cutting them.

But, also, can you imagine how much Reid's going to be paying in income tax for 2025 and 2026? www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...

Iran conflict underscores need for new Canadian pipeline: Danielle Smith The continuing expansion of military action in Iran and disruption to the world’s oil trade is underscoring the need for a new pipeline connecting Alberta’s oil reserves to the West Coast, Danielle Sm...

The continuing expansion of military action in Iran and disruption to the world’s oil trade is underscoring the need for a new pipeline connecting Alberta’s oil reserves to the West Coast: Danielle Smith #abpoli #cdnpoli

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ANALYSIS | Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often | CBC News CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match with Liberal donor lists. About as many judges picked by the province likely gave to UCP.

When Danielle Smith claimed 80% of federally picked judges had donated to Liberals, that was way higher than any figure I'd researched.
I dug into it. Could confidently write here:
"It is not true. The single media source Smith got that fact from has since corrected it."
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Alberta faces ‘a much more complex problem,’ political expert says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to centre her provincewide address Thursday evening on immigration, population growth and the financial pressures facing the province, setting the stage for ...

#Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is expected to centre her provincewide address Thursday night on immigration, population growth & financial pressures, setting the stage for next week’s provincial budget.

More here 👇
#yyc #ableg #abpoli @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social

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Several of us are now on Bluesky:
The latest is our latest, @cassidymcmackon.bsky.social.
@ctvmarkvillani.bsky.social posts regularly.
@mistersleepless.bsky.social posts with "proper encouragement."
And @ctvshaunf.bsky.social is around quite often.
As is @ctvnewsianwhite.bsky.social.

Big life update: today is my first day with CTV News in Calgary, where I’ll be working as a digital producer

Very excited to get started working and reporting in Alberta. Please send tips, coffee recs or good hikes my way at cassidy.mcmackon@bellmedia.ca

Mother says son was ‘savagely bitten’ at Toronto-area group home amid staff strike | Globalnews.ca The mother of a man living in a Toronto-area group home at the centre of a bitter labour dispute says she is seeking accountability after he was "savagely bitten" on the neck.

The mother of a man living in a Toronto-area group home at the centre of a bitter labour dispute says she is seeking accountability after he was "savagely bitten" on the neck by another resident. By me via @cdnpress.bsky.social

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Second day has just begun with Crown lawyer representing BC's Attorney General downplaying the gravity of this case, arguing the judge should not view it as an inquiry into how the #RCMP treats journalists.
"This is about one arrest and one detention - not a pattern of conduct issue."

Rabbi killed in Australia Hanukkah attack was 'very special,' Toronto relative says TORONTO - A rabbi killed in the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia is being remembered by family members in Toronto for his positivity and commitment to bringing

"Everyone's very connected in the Jewish world"

A rabbi killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting is being remembered as a "wonderful father and husband" by his Canadian relatives. My story yesterday for @cdnpress.bsky.social

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'Scared but resilient:' Hanukkah celebrations go ahead despite deadly attack abroad TORONTO - Members of Canada's Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of planned holiday events in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration

Members of Canada's Jewish community expressed anger and resolve on Sunday ahead of planned holiday events in the wake of a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. Via @cdnpress.bsky.social today

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Air Transat starts to cancel flights as strike deadline looms TORONTO AND MONTREAL - Air Transat has begun to cancel flights as the clock ticks down on a Wednesday morning strike deadline from pilots near the peak of the holiday

Air Transat has begun to cancel flights as the clock ticks down on a Wednesday morning strike deadline from pilots near the peak of the holiday travel period. via @cdnpress.bsky.social

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Soccer fans buzzing as World Cup schedule announced for Toronto, Vancouver | CBC Sports Foreign nationals in Vancouver and Toronto are buzzing with excitement as the cities gear up to host a slate of national teams as part of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup.

“For the first time in quite some time, a piece of home will be coming here rather than me going back home”

Foreign nationals are buzzing after #FIFA26’S match schedule announcement. Via @cdnpress.bsky.social

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CALLOUT: Are you a soccer fan in Ontario looking to catch a #FIFA2026 match in Toronto next summer? Do you have ties to Germany, Croatia, Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Panama or Senegal?

I want to talk to you for a story for @cdnpress.bsky.social

Send me a DM if you’re interested or to learn more

A raccoon entered a liquor store in Virginia and drank his fill: rum, moonshine, even peanut butter whiskey. Then it passed out on the floor of the bathroom.

Don’t worry — he’s OK. trib.al/R3wXGbV

Staff interference prompted former N.S. justice minister to leave government and party | CBC News Lunenburg West MLA Becky Druhan says it became clear that her days as a member of the Nova Scotia government and Progressive Conservative caucus were numbered when a staff member warned her not to spe...

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Family members worried as strike continues at GTA care home Family members of people living in a Toronto-area group home say they are worried for their loved ones' well-being.

Family members of people living in a GTA group home are worried for their loved ones as the home’s mgmt is providing limited information as to how their loved ones will be cared for after support workers walked off the job

Wknd file via @cdnpress.bsky.social

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