"Blakeney wasn’t about to let oil companies be the sole beneficiary of price hikes to a commodity that was wholly owned by the province. Instead, Blakeney implemented a 100 per cent windfall profits tax on Saskatchewan-produced oil." paherald.sk.ca/saskatchewan...
Former councillor Grant Paul wrote that "due to the direction the RM council is going I cannot have my name affiliated with the RM anymore." We really need to see the minutes from that March meeting. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“Want to tell me more about what you’re planning on using it for?” the chatbot asked. “I can help recommend the right kind of firearm or ammo.”
Well, that takes care of it then….“In a statement sent to SaskToday, the province said any company proposing a project is responsible for doing a self-assessment check outlined by the Ministry of Environment to determine if an environmental assessment is required.”
Is Regina ready for a more proactive approach to safe rental housing? Stats Canada shows 2500+ rental units in Regina requiring major repairs. Time to discuss solutions to address these problems. Cities are implementing rental registries to help. #yqr #yqrcc
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Hey it's Friday and the Canadian oil industry made $1.5 billion in profits this week.
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www.nationalobserver.com/2026/04/15/o... ‘There are many things the federal government could do with an extra $46b…But the best approach would be to invest these proceeds in reducing our dependence on oil &, thus, our vulnerability to future oil shocks’ @hadrianmk.bsky.social @policyalternatives.ca
“Given this reality, it is all the more baffling how little transparency and democratic accountability there has been in regards to the newly proposed “largest AI data centre in the country” here in Saskatchewan.”
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“So, again, why is the U.S. embarking on a state-sponsored spending-and-building binge for a technology that most people here think will make the world—and their lives—worse?”
If oil prices remain at current levels for the next 12 months, the Canadian oil industry is on track to make $90bn in profits, which is $60bn more than it would have earned without the war...Applying 15% rate on excess profits of oil industry could generate $9 billion over the next 12 months. ⬇️
One area Enoch says deserves closer attention is how Bill C‑9 might affect strike and picket activity. “One of the clauses restricts obstruction of certain locations. That could potentially prevent workers from exercising their legitimate right to strike.” discoverestevan.com/articles/bil...
It’s fairly telling of the order of things that Canada almost immediately defaulted to the government taking a financial hit to provide gas price relief, without paying for it through a windfall tax even being floated as a serious possibility.
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Of the 3 post-secondary institutions in Saskatchewan, the UofR was hit hardest. New international student numbers slumped by nearly 76% from 2,480 to 606. SK Polytechnic’s numbers show a 68% decline in new international enrolment. The UofS recorded a nearly 57% drop. leaderpost.com/news/saskatc...
Important read for those that notice our govt’s language slowly shifting from SMRs to a full scale nuclear plant.
Could a New Nuclear Reactor Double or Triple Electricity Rates in New Brunswick? www.theenergymix.com/could-a-new-...
“The residents of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec witnessed the abandonment of a $1.3 billion Ericsson-owned data centre a mere ten months after its construction in 2016” www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
Did you know that wildland or forest firefighters are classified as 'forestry workers,' not firefighters despite their specialized training and unique job risk? This means they miss out on benefits other firefighters get, despite facing the same dangers. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...
“The massive data centre construction boom fueled by A.I. investment has been characterized as building the material ‘backbone’ of the digital economy. So what would happen to this backbone should the A.I. Bubble burst?”
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“The Canadian oil and gas industry is making an extra $170 million in profits every day due to the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has driven up global oil prices by more than 50 per cent.”
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“Saskatchewan has a history of under-investing in public safety measures, only to pay more later to respond to crises.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“Considered on a cost-per-student basis, Sask. Polytech President and CEO Larry Rosia’s salary was about one-third more than U of S President Peter Stoicheff, and far ahead of University of Regina (U of R) President Jeff Keshen.” www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/ar...
There's still a lot of unanswered questions about AI data centres.
"Usually these systems require more energy, because it's sort of a trade-off. You either use more water or use more energy," says @simonenoch.bsky.social , senior researcher with @policyalternatives.ca
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“Enoch noted Bell has said it has long-term tenancy agreements contracted with American artificial intelligence companies Cerebras and CoreWeave. He questioned whether they would still be vulnerable to a seizure of data by the U.S. government.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“We could replace a great deal of radiologists with AI at this moment, if we are ready to do the regulatory challenge,” the CEO said.
“Evan Solomon, Canada's AI minister, has only met with mining and energy companies about the environmental impacts of AI data centres — but so far has ignored environmental groups.”
Alberta premier and education minister had private meeting with groups behind push to ‘conservatize’ Alberta school boards and ban LGBTQ books: theijf.org/article/albe...
"For many rural communities, the local post office is not just a place to pick up mail – it is an essential service link for medications, government documents, farm business, small‑business commerce, and day‑to‑day communication.” leaderpost.com/news/local-n...
Nearly half of Sask. residents' donations in NDP leadership race went to Avi Lewis: theijf.org/brief/nearly...
You wanted to travel, build, light up the world,” cries Fossi in frustration. “And I helped you! We fossil fuels gave you heat, cars, lights, and factories. And now you say it’s all my fault?”
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