Kai, a very old GenX 🇨🇦
@kaicable.bsky.social
The civic commons has devolved due to capture by a powerful few leading to over heated rhetoric (don't push my buttons).
Trying to learn from and share informative posts.
Renovating my very old house in Hampton, NB.
Books. Music. Art.
Trying to learn from and share informative posts.
Renovating my very old house in Hampton, NB.
Books. Music. Art.
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Content about Greater #Vancouver and #BritishColumbia focusing on creativity, current social issues and livability.
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I curate two Flipboards with content about both provinces as well as focusing on creativity, current social issues and livability.
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Beautiful NB: flipboard.com/@kaicable/be...
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🚨 CBC Investigates identified at least 220 gambling-related suicides in Canada over a decade, yet no coroner has held an inquest into the issue. Ontario's recorded cases have tripled since 2022.
Should gambling companies face stronger oversight and mandatory intervention requirements?
Should gambling companies face stronger oversight and mandatory intervention requirements?
November 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🚨 CBC Investigates identified at least 220 gambling-related suicides in Canada over a decade, yet no coroner has held an inquest into the issue. Ontario's recorded cases have tripled since 2022.
Should gambling companies face stronger oversight and mandatory intervention requirements?
Should gambling companies face stronger oversight and mandatory intervention requirements?
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It is nothing short of American-style gerrymandering, and if Canadian courts want to protect democracy in this country, this is a red line.
We've got a write-up about the completely unprecedented nature of the proposed changes here, by @zoemas0n.bsky.social
Alberta's new electoral map draws accusations of partisan boundary-drawing
Alberta's new electoral boundaries break with decades of precedent in Canada, where electoral boundaries are drawn up by an independent, arms-length commission using public feedback. The new map was d...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM
It is nothing short of American-style gerrymandering, and if Canadian courts want to protect democracy in this country, this is a red line.
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Carney is pure evil.
Feds quietly exempt oilsands and gas power plants from environmental impact assessments
The change comes as part of a suite of amendments to Canada's impact assessment laws passed by the Carney government early Wednesday morning.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 2, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Carney is pure evil.
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Seeing an unusually large number of "needle in Halloween candy" stories from Canadian police and media this year.
So here's your periodic reminder that these historically turn out to be hoaxes, stunts or misunderstandings and NOT "psycho tries to injure kids en masse" situations:
So here's your periodic reminder that these historically turn out to be hoaxes, stunts or misunderstandings and NOT "psycho tries to injure kids en masse" situations:
Why the urban legend of contaminated Halloween candy won't disappear | WNYC
There is no evidence of any deaths or injuries from contaminated Halloween candy. Why are people still afraid of it?
wnyc.org
November 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Seeing an unusually large number of "needle in Halloween candy" stories from Canadian police and media this year.
So here's your periodic reminder that these historically turn out to be hoaxes, stunts or misunderstandings and NOT "psycho tries to injure kids en masse" situations:
So here's your periodic reminder that these historically turn out to be hoaxes, stunts or misunderstandings and NOT "psycho tries to injure kids en masse" situations:
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"In total, there are 20 active data centres in Alberta, with another 149 announced and four under construction, according to data provider Aterio. " JUST CRAZY #abpoli
gift article (20 times)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e5c54...
gift article (20 times)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e5c54...
Alberta’s data centre boom faces fierce and growing opposition
The province is grappling with backlash against giant projects with uncertain benefits
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 2, 2026 at 7:11 AM
"In total, there are 20 active data centres in Alberta, with another 149 announced and four under construction, according to data provider Aterio. " JUST CRAZY #abpoli
gift article (20 times)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e5c54...
gift article (20 times)
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/04e5c54...
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Carney and many other world leaders like to live the life of the billionaire class and rather than rein in the excess they encourage it. Democracy needs a reset with big money removed from it and public money put to those who really need it
www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bee...
www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bee...
Beef fillet, truffle risotto and a $175,000 tab: Carney sets personal airplane food record
Carney and his 72-person entourage spent $175,248 on airplane food during the 10-day international trip from Jan. 13 to 22, 2026.
www.taxpayer.com
November 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Carney and many other world leaders like to live the life of the billionaire class and rather than rein in the excess they encourage it. Democracy needs a reset with big money removed from it and public money put to those who really need it
www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bee...
www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/bee...
Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer.
Yet we remain hewers of wood and drawers of water, and imported about 500,000 barrels of crude a day in 2025, three-quarters of it from the U.S.
#cdnpoli #canada #sovereignty #neoliberalism
thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-r...
Yet we remain hewers of wood and drawers of water, and imported about 500,000 barrels of crude a day in 2025, three-quarters of it from the U.S.
#cdnpoli #canada #sovereignty #neoliberalism
thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-r...
Politicians have floated building more oil refineries in Canada. Here’s what you need to know
Some politicians have been keen to decrease Canada’s reliance on U.S. refineries. But experts say that’s no silver bullet
thenarwhal.ca
November 2, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Canada is the world’s fourth-largest oil producer.
Yet we remain hewers of wood and drawers of water, and imported about 500,000 barrels of crude a day in 2025, three-quarters of it from the U.S.
#cdnpoli #canada #sovereignty #neoliberalism
thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-r...
Yet we remain hewers of wood and drawers of water, and imported about 500,000 barrels of crude a day in 2025, three-quarters of it from the U.S.
#cdnpoli #canada #sovereignty #neoliberalism
thenarwhal.ca/canada-oil-r...
The man behind the Forever Canada campaign that pushed for Alberta to remain in Canada is floating the idea of forming a new political party in Alberta.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/11/02/f...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/11/02/f...
Forever Canadian founder considers forming Alberta political party
The man behind a campaign that pushed for Alberta to remain in Canada is floating the idea of forming a new political party in Alberta. The Forever Canadian campaign issued a survey to members asking ...
edmonton.citynews.ca
November 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The man behind the Forever Canada campaign that pushed for Alberta to remain in Canada is floating the idea of forming a new political party in Alberta.
#abpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/11/02/f...
#abpoli #cdnpoli #bcpoli
edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/11/02/f...
Trump Has His Finger on Canada’s Kill Switch.
Patriotic defiance means little if Washington can shut off the systems we need.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
thewalrus.ca/trump-has-hi...
Patriotic defiance means little if Washington can shut off the systems we need.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
thewalrus.ca/trump-has-hi...
Trump Has His Finger on Canada’s Kill Switch | The Walrus
Patriotic defiance means little if Washington can shut off the systems we need
thewalrus.ca
November 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Trump Has His Finger on Canada’s Kill Switch.
Patriotic defiance means little if Washington can shut off the systems we need.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
thewalrus.ca/trump-has-hi...
Patriotic defiance means little if Washington can shut off the systems we need.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
thewalrus.ca/trump-has-hi...
Russians told 'nuclear attack underway' after hackers hijack government app.
In a blatant disregard for real danger - this is the most irresponsible type of hybrid warfare often conducted by the CIA - potentially leading to real nuclear strikes.
#BoycottUSA #warcrimes
www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
In a blatant disregard for real danger - this is the most irresponsible type of hybrid warfare often conducted by the CIA - potentially leading to real nuclear strikes.
#BoycottUSA #warcrimes
www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
November 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Russians told 'nuclear attack underway' after hackers hijack government app.
In a blatant disregard for real danger - this is the most irresponsible type of hybrid warfare often conducted by the CIA - potentially leading to real nuclear strikes.
#BoycottUSA #warcrimes
www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
In a blatant disregard for real danger - this is the most irresponsible type of hybrid warfare often conducted by the CIA - potentially leading to real nuclear strikes.
#BoycottUSA #warcrimes
www.upi.com/Top_News/Wor...
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The Billionaire Problem Has Only One Solution: A Wealth Tax thewalrus.ca/the-billiona...
The Billionaire Problem Has Only One Solution: A Wealth Tax | The Walrus
“It is beyond grotesque that a group of men who could fit in a golf buggy own more than the poorest half of humanity”
thewalrus.ca
November 2, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The Billionaire Problem Has Only One Solution: A Wealth Tax thewalrus.ca/the-billiona...
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I just can’t stop giggling 🤭 it’s so good.
November 2, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I just can’t stop giggling 🤭 it’s so good.
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NEW from me...
Another new political party in New Brunswick, this time forming to fix health care
After years of public advocacy for change, and waiting in an ER for 24 hours, Peter Phillips says ‘the answer eventually became political’
STORY: tj.news/new-brunswic...
Another new political party in New Brunswick, this time forming to fix health care
After years of public advocacy for change, and waiting in an ER for 24 hours, Peter Phillips says ‘the answer eventually became political’
STORY: tj.news/new-brunswic...
New N.B. political party forming to fix health care
After years of public advocacy for change, and waiting in an ER for 24 hours, Peter Phillips says ‘the answer eventually became political’
tj.news
November 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM
NEW from me...
Another new political party in New Brunswick, this time forming to fix health care
After years of public advocacy for change, and waiting in an ER for 24 hours, Peter Phillips says ‘the answer eventually became political’
STORY: tj.news/new-brunswic...
Another new political party in New Brunswick, this time forming to fix health care
After years of public advocacy for change, and waiting in an ER for 24 hours, Peter Phillips says ‘the answer eventually became political’
STORY: tj.news/new-brunswic...
Blackstone Leads $3.1 Billion Deal to Acquire LNG Canada Stake
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberalism #sovereignty
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Behind paywall: archive.ph/8tiFq#select...
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberalism #sovereignty
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Behind paywall: archive.ph/8tiFq#select...
Blackstone Leads $3.1 Billion Deal to Acquire LNG Canada Stake
A Blackstone Inc.-led investor group agreed to acquire a stake in LNG Canada’s liquefaction business from a Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary for $3.1 billion.
www.bloomberg.com
November 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Blackstone Leads $3.1 Billion Deal to Acquire LNG Canada Stake
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberalism #sovereignty
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Behind paywall: archive.ph/8tiFq#select...
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberalism #sovereignty
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Behind paywall: archive.ph/8tiFq#select...
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Part of what makes Carney is worse is also how Carney gets away with more.
When harper attacked public services, there was a national mobilization, and Liberals at least pretended to care
Now? Liberals hold hands with Conservatives in a desire to crush unions, workers, and Indigenous people
When harper attacked public services, there was a national mobilization, and Liberals at least pretended to care
Now? Liberals hold hands with Conservatives in a desire to crush unions, workers, and Indigenous people
Mark Carney’s government is worse than Stephen Harper’s.
I’m worried for what that neoliberal snake Mark Carney is going to push through with his majority.
Privatization of public services, building out oil/gas infrastructure while the country is literally on fire… he’s a danger to humanity.
I’m worried for what that neoliberal snake Mark Carney is going to push through with his majority.
Privatization of public services, building out oil/gas infrastructure while the country is literally on fire… he’s a danger to humanity.
November 2, 2026 at 4:50 AM
Part of what makes Carney is worse is also how Carney gets away with more.
When harper attacked public services, there was a national mobilization, and Liberals at least pretended to care
Now? Liberals hold hands with Conservatives in a desire to crush unions, workers, and Indigenous people
When harper attacked public services, there was a national mobilization, and Liberals at least pretended to care
Now? Liberals hold hands with Conservatives in a desire to crush unions, workers, and Indigenous people
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In Canada, Big Oil held 1,318 lobbying meetings during Mark Carney's first year
From May 2025 through April 2026, the sector recorded an alarming 1,318 lobbying meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, roughly five per working day.
www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
From May 2025 through April 2026, the sector recorded an alarming 1,318 lobbying meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, roughly five per working day.
www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
In Canada, Big Oil held 1,318 lobbying meetings during Mark Carney's first year
"Since becoming Prime Minister, Mark Carney has taken a wrecking ball to the country's climate progress."
www.yahoo.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:54 AM
In Canada, Big Oil held 1,318 lobbying meetings during Mark Carney's first year
From May 2025 through April 2026, the sector recorded an alarming 1,318 lobbying meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, roughly five per working day.
www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
From May 2025 through April 2026, the sector recorded an alarming 1,318 lobbying meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney's government, roughly five per working day.
www.yahoo.com/news/politic...
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The U.S.-Israeli attack is to control Middle Eastern oil and force the globe to accept US hegemony through it's control of oil production and enforced use of US currency for its financialized rentier economy.
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa
michael-hudson.com/2026/03/nego...
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa
michael-hudson.com/2026/03/nego...
March 10, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The U.S.-Israeli attack is to control Middle Eastern oil and force the globe to accept US hegemony through it's control of oil production and enforced use of US currency for its financialized rentier economy.
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa
michael-hudson.com/2026/03/nego...
#boycottusa #fascistusa #racistusa
michael-hudson.com/2026/03/nego...
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Is Canada Already the 51st State?
Trump is just saying the quiet part out loud.
Canada-U.S. integration—one might call it assimilation—that our political leaders tirelessly pursued over the last five decades has resulted in the gradual erosion of Canadian sovereignty.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/5dBwu
Trump is just saying the quiet part out loud.
Canada-U.S. integration—one might call it assimilation—that our political leaders tirelessly pursued over the last five decades has resulted in the gradual erosion of Canadian sovereignty.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/5dBwu
Is Canada Already the 51st State? - Macleans.ca
Trump is just saying the quiet part out loud
macleans.ca
July 11, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Is Canada Already the 51st State?
Trump is just saying the quiet part out loud.
Canada-U.S. integration—one might call it assimilation—that our political leaders tirelessly pursued over the last five decades has resulted in the gradual erosion of Canadian sovereignty.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/5dBwu
Trump is just saying the quiet part out loud.
Canada-U.S. integration—one might call it assimilation—that our political leaders tirelessly pursued over the last five decades has resulted in the gradual erosion of Canadian sovereignty.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/5dBwu
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Will war bankrupt Canada?
Our military buildup will be financed through taxation, borrowing, or inflation.
Carney chooses debt because it hides the cost until after elections, allowing him to play emperor today while leaving future generations with the bill.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/c4Qqp
Our military buildup will be financed through taxation, borrowing, or inflation.
Carney chooses debt because it hides the cost until after elections, allowing him to play emperor today while leaving future generations with the bill.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/c4Qqp
August 29, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Will war bankrupt Canada?
Our military buildup will be financed through taxation, borrowing, or inflation.
Carney chooses debt because it hides the cost until after elections, allowing him to play emperor today while leaving future generations with the bill.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/c4Qqp
Our military buildup will be financed through taxation, borrowing, or inflation.
Carney chooses debt because it hides the cost until after elections, allowing him to play emperor today while leaving future generations with the bill.
#cdnpoli
shorturl.at/c4Qqp
Why Mark Carney’s government is using Stephen Harper’s talking points to fight young people in court.
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberal
www.therecord.com/politics/pol...
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberal
www.therecord.com/politics/pol...
Why Mark Carney’s government is using Stephen Harper’s talking points to fight young people in court
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is arguing in court that it is not bound by its own climate law, echoing Stephen Harper’s talking points.
www.therecord.com
November 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Why Mark Carney’s government is using Stephen Harper’s talking points to fight young people in court.
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberal
www.therecord.com/politics/pol...
#cdnpoli #canada #neoliberal
www.therecord.com/politics/pol...
A BC Firm Aims to Mine in Tatshenshini Park, a World Heritage Site.
Dominion Critical Minerals wants to reopen a copper and cobalt mining project deemed too hazardous back in the ’90s,
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
shorturl.at/7tflT
Dominion Critical Minerals wants to reopen a copper and cobalt mining project deemed too hazardous back in the ’90s,
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
shorturl.at/7tflT
A BC Firm Aims to Mine in Tatshenshini Park, a World Heritage Site | The Tyee
Dominion Critical Minerals wants to reopen a copper and cobalt mining project deemed too hazardous in the ’90s, FOI documents show.
shorturl.at
November 2, 2026 at 10:54 AM
A BC Firm Aims to Mine in Tatshenshini Park, a World Heritage Site.
Dominion Critical Minerals wants to reopen a copper and cobalt mining project deemed too hazardous back in the ’90s,
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
shorturl.at/7tflT
Dominion Critical Minerals wants to reopen a copper and cobalt mining project deemed too hazardous back in the ’90s,
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #canada
shorturl.at/7tflT
I re-watched The Good Shepherd on Netflix yesterday evening and it was enjoyable as long as you like slow paced, deliberate movie making.
I would say that if you are a fan of espionage stories this may be for you, however, it is absolute fiction.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goo...
I would say that if you are a fan of espionage stories this may be for you, however, it is absolute fiction.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goo...
The Good Shepherd (film) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM
I re-watched The Good Shepherd on Netflix yesterday evening and it was enjoyable as long as you like slow paced, deliberate movie making.
I would say that if you are a fan of espionage stories this may be for you, however, it is absolute fiction.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goo...
I would say that if you are a fan of espionage stories this may be for you, however, it is absolute fiction.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goo...
Canada is among the most foreign-owned advanced economies in the world - and Carney is increasing that trend.
Foreign concentration across industries, 2023.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
Foreign concentration across industries, 2023.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
November 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Canada is among the most foreign-owned advanced economies in the world - and Carney is increasing that trend.
Foreign concentration across industries, 2023.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
Foreign concentration across industries, 2023.
#cdnpoli #canada
#BoycottUSA
Denmark invests 1.7% of GDP in active labour market policies – six times more than Canada – helping workers retool for the jobs of tomorrow.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development puts Canada near the bottom of advanced economies and declining.
#cdnpoli #canada
#neoliberalism
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development puts Canada near the bottom of advanced economies and declining.
#cdnpoli #canada
#neoliberalism
November 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Denmark invests 1.7% of GDP in active labour market policies – six times more than Canada – helping workers retool for the jobs of tomorrow.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development puts Canada near the bottom of advanced economies and declining.
#cdnpoli #canada
#neoliberalism
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development puts Canada near the bottom of advanced economies and declining.
#cdnpoli #canada
#neoliberalism
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#Residentialschools in Canada weren't random cruelty or a racist excess. They were a coldly deliberate colonial strategy of elimination.
November 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
#Residentialschools in Canada weren't random cruelty or a racist excess. They were a coldly deliberate colonial strategy of elimination.