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Host, The Courtney Theriault show on 880 CHED and professional Sega Genesis player since 1993. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-courtney-theriault-show/id1740408038
@ctheriault.bsky.socialA final push for unity from the Alberta NDP
Naheed Nenshi says they're using party funds for new pro-Canada ads during hockey games to fill a void he says has been left by the premier
He also argues the municipal matters should be left up to municipalities
@ctheriault.bsky.socialPierre Poilievre says he will be back in Alberta next week to make another push for Canadian unity with a speech and on the ground campaigning. When asked about Elon Musk's separation tweet, Poilievre calls them "silly" and says Canadians control their own destiny.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialDo we need to have a refendum on judicial appointments anymore? Justice Minister Micky Amery says his government "welcomes the federal government’s willingness to meaningfully collaborate on these judicial appointments" on two new judges, calling it a "constructive approach.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialHere's the UPC v NDP graphic because my first coffee still hasn't fully hit my bloodstream.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialThe Leger survey also finds that the UCP lead over the NDP has narrowed to 2%, while Naheed Nenshi has overtaken Danielle Smith in approval rating by a 39-38 margin.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialA new Leger survey finds the gap growing in favour of Albertans who will be voting against separation. 70% say they will vote to stay in Canada, while 22% will cast a ballot to hold a binding referendum.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialWhy bother having civic elections if the UCP keeps overriding municipal decisions?
That's a question from @keithgerein.bsky.social.
He says UCP intervention on zoning issues add to a pattern of a govt ignoring municipal boundaries and voters for political gain.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialShould Elon Musk have his Canadian citizenship revoked? Or should he voluntarily surrender it?
Chatted with former NDP MP Charlie Angus, who sponsored a petition calling for that.
Musk called for Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan to separate from Canada.
@ctheriault.bsky.social"I am not dictating a particular path forward"
Did Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams overstep in ordering Edmonton to change its infill policies?
He insists it's "exactly" the province's job and that it actually respects voters.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialCold Lake First Nations seeks judicial review of Pacific Link pipeline designation
@ctheriault.bsky.socialFull details on UCP taking action on Edmonton and Calgary zoning laws here: www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
@ctheriault.bsky.socialMinister Williams says Calgary will be permitted to continue the work it has done to address issues around zoning and infill.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialMinister Dan Williams says Edmonton council will have 3 months to fix its land use bylaws on infill, with a focus on limits housing types, density and heights. Edmonton will also have to reestablish parking requirements to prior 2020 standards.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialBREAKING: Premier Danielle Smith announces province will direct Edmonton to adopt infill housing rules that were in place before 2024, and require Calgary to maintain its current pre-2024 bylaw framework.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialU.S. lenders sue Jeff Rath for $112M, allege he concealed First Nation firing
@ctheriault.bsky.social"Yeah, we told the U.S. we would give them our resources but we didnt actually sign a deal" isn’t the convincing argument separatists think it is.
@ctheriault.bsky.socialDanielle Smith and Scott Moe shut down Elon Musk’s call for Alberta and Saskatchewan separation
@ctheriault.bsky.socialThe Canadian Dental Plan stumbled out of the gate.
But a new report finds dentists and patients have embraced the program despite some hiccups
More with Dr. Carol Martin on why most people are smiling in Alberta, and what happens if the UCP pulls out of the CDP
@ctheriault.bsky.socialThanksgiving is exactly one week before referendum day.
The heated debate has already impacted friendships- but what about families?
Chatted with @DrMorisano on how to navigate a family dinner with turkey, stuffing and sovereignty on the menu.
@ctheriault.bsky.social*A University of Alberta Student*
