Oh, some news of note about lawyer John Carpay and his status to practice law in Alberta.
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Oh, some news of note about lawyer John Carpay and his status to practice law in Alberta.
“Yet again their own incompetence and inability to manage complex files has led to wasted time, wasted money, and unneeded stress." NDP leader Naheed Nenshi reacts to news the UCP has paused its government school library policy.
NEW: Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says in an email to school boards that the government is pausing its order for the removal of books with explicit sexual content from libraries. www.rmoutlook.com/alberta-news...
Leger has released our first notable poll for Edmonton's mayoral race, and I Don't Know is set to be the city's next mayor in a landslide.
Asked about Ayn Rand being included on the EPSB list of books that would violate the age-appropriate rules by the province, Premier Smith suggests Ayn Rand should be mandatory reading in schools.
Premier Danielle Smith says Edmonton Public is doing a "bit of vicious compliance" in complying with the province's age-appropriate book policy in schools, and says she will hold EPSB's hand to help develop their list.
NEW: Alberta unveils new Mobile Health Card, saying it will offer a more secure, convenient and durable alternative to the paper document. www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Free expression expert James Turk argues that the UCP's new age-appropriate book policy *is* banning books. "It's from the minister, it's an obligation." He warns the vague definition of “sexually explicit” could include countless books. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/r...
NEW: Alberta is forecasting a $6.5-billion deficit for 2025-26, $1.3B higher than the projection in the spring budget. Finance Minister Nate Horner says volatile oil prices and global trade uncertainty are key factors in the update.
It's called the Trump Dump A majority of Canadians who own property in the U.S. are planning to sell it- with America's current political administration being the biggest driver for snowbords divesting themselves of their homes. LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
The U.S. is allegedly meddling in Greenland politics in a bid to annex it from Denmark. Could Donald Trump and company pull a similar stunt with Canada and Alberta? LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Can you use force against a home intruder, or do you have to serve them tea and a plate of fine cheeses? Chatted with @IRPlawyer about the nuanced use of reasonable force, after an Ontario man was charged for attacking an alleged intruder. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Interesting fact: kids who learn sex ed in school are likelier to delay their first intimate encounter. That's a fact noted by @YWCAEdmonton, as they remind parents they have to *opt-in* kids for sex ed this year to ensure important convos like consent. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Now would be a good time to admit to any crimes you've been itching to get off your chest.
“It’s really frustrating watching Canada move backwards” — researcher @andiewinnipeg.bsky.social on why forcing workers back to the office is a mistake. She says remote work has broader ramifications than just the convenience of one person Do you agree with her? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Premier Danielle Smith claims that Alberta spends a proper amount per student on classroom staffing. But ATA president Jason Schilling says funding lags behind the current need (and national avg)- another sticking point as a teachers' strike looms. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
Want the COVID vaccine this fall? Alberta government confirms it will cost you $100, unless you qualify for phase one (listed below). More details on orders and roll out here: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
Mark Carney is asked what he says to critics who says the tariff news is "elbows down". Says there are times in a game when you go hard in the corners elbows up, drop the gloves in the first period to send a message, and there's a time when you want to put the puck into the next
Oh hey, Mark Carney says the feds will soon select the first in a series of nation building projects to connect and transform the economy.
Here's PM Mark Carney explaining why Canada will remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that currently comply with the CUSMA trade deal.
There are still whispers of a fall provincial election in Alberta. Do you think one is coming, and if so, how would it play out? Would Danielle Smith win another term, or would she be on the losing end of a snap election like in 2015? LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...
"Any publicly funded immunization in B.C. can be provided at no cost to any Canadian travelling within the province." Albertans can get COVID-19 vaccinations for free in B.C. as they stare down $100+ fee at home cbc.ca/news/canada/ed….
"The documents show it was common for AHS to have to wait for government approval to proceed, in some cases frustrating its efforts to more quickly implement." Internal documents show how Alberta’s measles outbreak began to spiral out of control www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
NEW: Judge to go ahead with review of Alberta separation question after appeal squashed www.lakelandtoday.ca/alberta-news...
"Let someone else pay the first third of the cost." When I heard that, it changed my mind on buying second-hand stuff, to the point where I scroll FB marketplace daily now. Are you thrifty, pre-owned aficionados? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
The United States has had a tourism trade surplus with Canada for eons. Not anymore. In July, more Americans came north than Canadians heading south. And my pal @FDimanche believes it will only get worse for the U.S. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/m...
Was great to catch up with comedy legend Colin Mochrie ahead of his Fringe show. I managed to get him to snicker a couple times which will absolutely be a new line on my resume, and we even played Scenes From a Hat! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
It's not very often you get the CTF and NDP on the same page, but both are calling the UCP's decision to scrap the rule on posting receipts over $100 online a kick in the teeth to taxpayers by further reducing transparency around how our tax dollars are spent. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Could this be Edmonton's most competitive mayoral race in over 20 years? Chatted with @keithgerein about how no candidate is currently lapping the field in the horse race for the city's top job. Who do you think has the inside track? #yeg #yegcc podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Alberta and Edmonton lead the way in new housing builds- what are we doing right and where can we improve? Plus, how much did 'Alberta is Calling' impact housing market here? Chatted with @MikePMoffatt about that and how to address national shortages. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
"What we are seeing about the receipts is an indicator of a larger mindset that doesn't believe in transparency" – Prof. James Turk at Centre of Free Expression on UCP ending rule requiring top officials to publicly disclose receipts for $100+ expenses Thoughts? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
Here's where you can pre-order a COVID vaccine in Alberta. bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
Albertans can begin pre-ordering COVID-19 shots for the fall after a recent policy shift - but most will have to pay more than $100 to get it. ca.style.yahoo.com/albertans-st...
"We're continuing the conversations... to make sure we can have some sanity so we can have bike routes instead of bike lanes" Minister Devin Dreeshen says he's meeting with #yeg Mayor Sohi next week to talk bike lanes, adding can't reduce road capacity as more drivers move here.
"This is a blatant attempt to silence Treaty First Nations and bulldoze through a radical secessionist proposal without scrutiny" Athabasca Chipewyan FN fighting back against efforts from the APP and Alberta government to quash a court review on a possible sovereignty question
Former deputy premier @lukaszukab.bsky.social has begun canvassing for signatures to get his pro-Canada question on a ballot to Albertans. Will you be backing the initiative? And if so, to what extent? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...
"If you’re trying to do my job and the provincial government’s job you will be put back in your lane" Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams set to wage war with municipalities he feels step out of bounds, citing worries of "ideology over common sense." calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Did you know Edmonton has become a hub for horse meat exporting? Animal advocates continue to push for the practice to be banned, citing concerns over how the animals are exported and their welfare in how they are raised. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
“You have a responsibility to the members of the public and to the law society to represent their best interest. You failed in this case." Alberta separatist lawyer reprimanded, ordered to pay $10K in costs edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...
BC whining about wine taxes in Alberta is not new. But BC wineries argue that new taxes are punitive and hypocritical in the face of Alberta's reputation for low taxes and breaking down provincial trade barriers. More on the pushback here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/b...
“He isn’t doing whatever he wants, he’s following his own statute" Constitutional lawyer Marion Sandilands says Alberta’s chief electoral officer was within his rights to send a separation referendum question to court—despite the province’s ask to drop it Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
Person: If you don't like this government, then move. Same person: I hate that other government, they cheated! More people now believe democracy only works if their candidate wins, but what about leaders? Chatted about a new study looking at that. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/d...
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It's official. Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer issued the petition for the “Alberta Forever Canada” citizen initiative, with the question "Do you agree that Alberta should remain in Canada?" Petition needs 293,976 signatures by Oct 28 to move forward. www.elections.ab.ca/citizen-init...
"I’m surprised the province is taking over this kind of decision-making" Planning prof. Francisco Alaniz Uribe says bike lanes should be up to cities not the province, after Minister Dreeshen called on Edmonton & Calgary to remove them from “major corridors" podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
TL;DR Alberta's Chief Electoral Officer says he's doing his job and will continue doing his job despite requests from Justice Minister Micky Amery that he not seek court advice on a separation question and just let it go forth.
"Once again, the premier seems to side with the separatists." Braid: Premier Smith says Elections Alberta should not send separatist question to court www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/news/braid-s...
“Once again, the Premier is improperly attempting to apply political pressure on an independent decision-maker and interfere with the rule of law" Alberta NDP raise concerns after Justice Minister Micky Amery suggests Elections Alberta withdraw court action on separation qustion
Alberta will stop administering its current batch of COVID vaccines at the end of July. Beginning August 11th, Albertans can pre-order the COVID (and flu vaccine) which will then be available sometime in October.
Alberta's Justice Minister giving Elections Alberta a nudge to stop doing its job.
"Despite paramedics increasingly staying late or coming in on their days off, data shows that on average there were 40 unstaffed EMS shifts each day last year in the Edmonton Zone." ‘System in crisis’: Edmonton EMS overtime up 81 per cent since 2021 www.thealbertan.com/beyond-local...
A political nuissance, or a fun way to make a point? Our political panel debated the merits of the longest ballot initiative in Battle River-Crowfoot, and what impact this and other hurdles might have on PIerre Poilievre's campaign. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Opinion: Hockey Canada trial shows courts ill-equipped for sex assault cases edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
The blatant stalking of journalist Carrie Tait is yet another reminder that women bear the brunt of sinister intimidation tactic. I reported on the same topics as my female colleagues and the threats and taunts always wound in their inbox, not mine. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Heads up. AHS limits visitors at cancer facilities in Alberta to help control measles spread globalnews.ca/news/1130316...
The promise of prosperity is undercut by fiscal realities. Economist Trevor Tombe projects that a separate Alberta would see our economy shrink, drive companies away, and force us to pay Canada fees to move oil, amongst other negative $$$ implications. LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
"I can't understand why there's reluctance to call a spade a spade." Dr. James Talbot- Alberta's former CMOH- says measles in Alberta has reached an 'epidemic' and it’s time to have a discussion about mandatory vaccinations for school kids. Do you agree? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i...
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew chose not to sign a new interprovincial trade agreement unveiled Tuesday by Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, citing the need for Indigenous consensus before moving forward with major infrastructure projects. winnipegsun.com/news/kinew-w...
Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files: WSJ www.wsj.com/politics/jus...
“Their actions were organized, deliberate and sustained.” Crown seeks 7-year sentence for Lich, 8 for Barber in convoy hearing www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Canadian return trips from the U.S. fell nearly 32% in May, the fifth straight month of declining travel to the U.S. globalnews.ca/news/1129994...
Coal company wins $142.8-million from Alberta government over policy flip-flop, the first of two coal settlements by the province www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
It takes a unique talent to help popularize both heavy metal *and* celebrity reality TV. In between, Ozzy Osbourne created iconic music while spawning more than a few tall tales. Chatted with @ThatEricAlper about the Prince of Darkness' legacy. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/o...
Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser www.thealbertan.com/alberta-news...
“If Prime Minister Mark Carney doesn’t want to work with us, it’s not just myself and Scott Moe he has to worry about; he’ll also have to contend with Premier Doug Ford." Ontario, Alberta and Sask. push plan for new pipelines, railways to connect Canada globalnews.ca/news/1129800...
Every Edmonton mayoral candidate is talking a good game about collaboration. But Michael Walters- who entered the race Monday- argues he's the only one who's embracing that spirit, saying we must look past party labelling. LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f...
My pal @chrisscheetz.bsky.social is inching closer to a world-record of 54 HOURS hours on a ferris wheel at KDays Chatted about his support of Alberta Dreams Foundation, how he uh takes care of business, and his plans to entertain his wife when she rides with him podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...
Jasper mayor stands by report that criticizes Alberta government’s wildfire response. globalnews.ca/news/1129735...
Potential criminality and egregious intimidation aside, this is the most damning part of the story. You deserve a good boi or good girl at your side.
I hope the RCMP follow through on an investigation here and expose the culprit. This level of intimidation is unacceptable in any walk of life, let alone in a clear effort to silence a journalist.
"Kathryn Marshall, a lawyer for the two women who appear in the photographs alongside Ms.Tait, said her clients have also received threatening text messages, which she believes are part of a “stalking” effort to prevent people with links to government from speaking with journalists."
'Bratty children': Alberta's Smith faces criticism, anger at Edmonton panel town hall www.nsnews.com/politics/bra...
Separation was the headliner in Danielle Smith's first Alberta next town hall, with chats on pensions, immigation, the benefits of carbon dioxide, the WHO and DEI also making an appearance. www.thealbertan.com/alberta-news...
Worth keeping an eye on, as the first of Danielle Smith's Alberta Next panel's public hearings start tomorrow in Red Deer.
Alberta surpasses all of the United States in confirmed measles cases globalnews.ca/news/1128792...
Alberta announces ban on explicit sexual content in school libraries, with "non-explicit sexual content" accessible only by high school students. edmontonjournal.com/news/alberta...
Why do Edmontonians do so well on the Amazing Race Canada? What's the one challenge Jon could never do? And what's the "cheat code" to become a contestatnt? Chatted with AR host Jon Montgomery about that and more. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
Our political panel tackled the issue of the reborn PC party- and whether it's a threat to the UCP. What impact do you think the relaunched Progressive Conservatives will have on Alberta politics? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
The party has also launched a website where it's asking for 8,900 signatures in order to register with Elections Alberta. mypcalberta.ca
There it is- the Progressive Party of Alberta has been "relaunched" by MLAs Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair, with its first press release laying out its values and purpose.
Opioid deaths dropped in Alberta from 2023 to 2024 by a significant margin. But the arrow is pointing up in Edmonton - a record 83 lives lost in March. What's behind the tragic surge, and did we miss the warning signs? LISTEN: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/o...
Here's the chat with Thomas Lukaszuk on why he believes his application and question could throw a wrench into the plans by APP to have their sovereignty question on a ballot. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...
Days after @lukaszukab.bsky.social had his pro-Canada citizen initiative driven application approved by Elections Alberta, the Alberta Prosperity Project has submitted its application for consideration by EA on a possible seperation question.
We all know that physicians and nurses are feeling burned out. But what about paramedics, lab techs or social workers? A new study finds these allied health care workers are on the brink as well in Alberta. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
With an evolving job market, affordability issues and rapidly advancing tech, young adults are feeling the stress of choosing a career more than ever before. So... should Canada create a civic gap year program to employ them while they figure it out? podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s...
What does Alberta's settlement in the coal lawsuit mean for the industry in AB going forward? Chatted with minister Rebecca Schulz about that, her letter to the federal counterpart and what she hopes comes out of environment ministers' meeting this week podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
Alberta settles with two companies in $16-billion coal case; settlement figure remains unknown www.theglobeandmail.com/business/ind...
Some flights delayed in Edmonton as bomb threats made at several Canadian airports. globalnews.ca/news/1127164...
Will Alberta's newly-minted PC party be able to call itself that? Despite Danielle Smith's objections, @DuaneBratt believes it will be very similar to the old Progressive Conservative brand. More on that and if this is cause for concern for the premier. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/p...
Danielle Smith insists that the new Alberta Sheriffs Police Force is about helping rural areas with crime and police recruitment Turns out, rural leaders like Kara Westerland of Rural Alberta Municipalites say the plan does nothing to solve the real issues podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/a...
Why venture back into politics after 17 years? How does he approach the very public skeletons in his closet? And why does his first promise centre on parking? More with former MP and current mayoral candidate Rahim Jaffer on his vision for Edmonton. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/f...
Here's Danielle Smith explaining the need to create the Alberta Sheriffs Police force, saying it's about addressing vacancies and response times and delivering good policing.
Danielle Smith asked if she would sign or endorse the pro-Canada petition launched by @lukaszukab.bsky.social ... She says she will let the processes play out and see if he can get the signatures needed for it.
On reviving the Progressive Conservatives in Alberta by two independent MLAs... Premier Danielle Smith says having options is good for democracy, but that she will fight their use of the PC brand.
NEW: Danielle Smith announces formal creation of Alberta Sheriff's Police Service, which will be HQ'd in Calgary. She says it's not about replacing RCMP or any police force, it's meant to help fill gaps and work alongside existing police services.
Just because Donald Trump hates Canada's supply management doesn't mean we should wrap ourselves in a flag to protect the status quo. Chatted with @stuartsmyth66 on how we can make the system more efficient. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
I was just sayng Alberta politics needed a shot of drama... Independent Alberta MLAs revive PC name to create new political party www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Did Mark Carney cave on digital services tax? Did he successfully play one of his uh Trump cards? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between? Chatted with @mgeist on the latest twist in the DST and trade war saga. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/c...
“It gives Danielle Smith cover to avoid real provincial issues,” @LukaszukAB.bsky.social on why he wants to "put an end" to Alberta's separatist talk His citizen referendum question 'Should Alberta stay in Canada?' is now officially accepted by Elections Alberta. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/e...