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When did Halloween become an eight-week event? In her column, Sarah Sahagian looks at “holiday creep,” Canadians’ $1.8 billion in Halloween spending in 2024, and who benefits from a one-day holiday that now stretches across the fall. buff.ly/IeZ8Ozw
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Danielle Smith didn’t draw a line in the sand for UCP separatists #abpoli buff.ly/9o1y4bj

Danielle Smith didn’t draw a line in the sand for UCP separatists

Listen carefully to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s post-referendum message to the members of her United Conservative Party (UCP).

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Secessionists are still welcome in the bosom of the UCP – indeed, Alberta’s premier desperately wants them there – they just need keep their lips zipped for a while.
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"The biggest loser? Danielle Smith, probably; most of the noxious 9 could pass, but it may not matter much," writes David Climenhaga. buff.ly/btkcDgk

More than three-quarters of Albertans reject separation referendum

The biggest loser of last night's referendum? Danielle Smith, probably; most of the noxious 9 could pass, but it may not matter much.

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We are very pleased to feature celebrated cartoonist, author and pioneer of cartoons journalism, Joe Sacco and his recently released Requiem for Gaza, a profound work of graphic reportage co-authored with journalist Chris Hedges. buff.ly/RwyHY1M

Requiem for Gaza: In Conversation with Joe Sacco

Pioneer of cartoons journalism, Joe Sacco discusses genocide, journalism and his new book "Requiem for Gaza."

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We discuss the experience of Palestinian families displaced by the ongoing genocide, the imprint of history on the current moment, the killing and chilling of journalism and the obligation to truth in a time of relentless and arrogant power.
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Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, is fighting to protect the right to strike. The second in a two part series featuring Lana Payne, the president of Unifor. The LabourStart about union events. And singing: “Rockin’ Solidarity.” buff.ly/aYlqUKC

Protecting the right to strike in Canada

This is the second half of RadioLabour's two-part series on union opposition to Bill C-39.

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This week on rabble radio, this week we are talking about education in Ontario. Members of every major teachers union in Ontario will be voting on strike action in November. buff.ly/eZiMDCm

Ontario teachers unions prepare for November strike vote

This week rabble radio we talk to the leaders of two of Ontario’s teachers unions.

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Ontario teachers unions prepare for November strike vote
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Every major Ontario teachers’ union has a strike vote scheduled for this November. #canlab buff.ly/H9tl2ag

Most of Ontario’s public school teachers will vote to strike next month

Every major Ontario teachers union has a strike vote scheduled for this November.

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ICYMI: Canadians are spending more money on #Halloween than ever. But who is benefiting from that consumption? buff.ly/IeZ8Ozw
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The story of Dunn House can show an example of how community driven accessible housing projects can be achieved. buff.ly/piH5trT

From parking lot to purpose-built housing: What Dunn House can teach us

The story of Dunn House can show an example of how community driven accessible housing projects can be achieved.

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Paul Kahnert: “We have had so many tax cuts since the 1990’s we should be overflowing with good jobs. Instead, the unemployment rate for young people is over 14 per cent.” buff.ly/7A9zMu5

Tax cuts have never delivered on promised prosperity

Since the 1990s in provincial and municipal elections, there has been an endless line of politicians promising tax cuts.

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ICYMI: Workers mobilize against Bill C-39 across Canada buff.ly/TlU22qW
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Bill C-39 would keep section 107 of the Canada Labour Code rather than repeal it, and add language letting the labour minister ask the industrial relations board to order a return to work during a legal strike if it “adversely affects national interest.” buff.ly/TlU22qW

Workers mobilize against Bill C-39 across Canada

Bill C-39 will drastically change the labour code and threatens Charter rights.

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The Canadian Labour Congress’s Siobhan Vipond says that puts a constitutional right at risk based on a minister’s opinion. Read more at rabbleca. #canlab #canpoli
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Paul Kahnert: Are we going to continue creating a huge underclass of people, so we can solve our cash crisis? #canpoli buff.ly/7A9zMu5

Tax cuts have never delivered on promised prosperity

Since the 1990s in provincial and municipal elections, there has been an endless line of politicians promising tax cuts.

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“Don’t confuse the speech with the country.” Troy Nahumko writes from Spain on why progressive governments need to deliver on rent, buses and potholes, not just inspiring speeches. Read more at rabbleca. #politicsnews buff.ly/6M1dq4s

The trouble with complete sentences

Holding on to the good will of the electorate requires more than inspiring speeches, sometimes it requires uninspiring, thankless work like filling potholes.

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What happens when the economy looks strong on paper but people can’t afford rent?
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