Dave Dormer
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Journalism instructor @SAIT | bylines in the Calgary Sun, CBC and CTV | Cannabis historian @Cannanaskis
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Alberta doesn’t pay more into CPP than it gets, it’s a federal program, we pay as individuals, not as a province.
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BREAKING: RCMP begins removing protesters, vehicles at Coutts border blockade:
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Overheard on the scanner: "The condition of the wiener dog is unknown but you can stand down."
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This is the first time I've actually seen an RCMP member, in uniform and smoking. Not a good look.
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It’s becoming more and more common for gov’ts to make announcements on social media rather than at a press conference where it should be.
Journalists should be able to ask questions.
Gender identity can be a hard thing to talk about, especially when you are involved. But this conversation is extremely important and parental involvement is critical. Kids need to know we love and support them.
My message to all Albertans:
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Would it be too much to ask all Alberta MLAs to take a quick selfie of their current whereabouts? Asking for some journo friends.
#ableg
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Some of you will be shocked to hear this, but we're hearing the
#COVID19AB
press conference will be a few minutes late getting started.
#ableg
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“Do you seriously want to talk about candidates and MLAs? I don’t think you’re going to win that one.”
Notley with a zinger.
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A Syrian woman takes part in smudging, part of a Treaty 7 welcome ceremony at Eau Claire Market
#yyc
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If/when vaccine passports are used in Alberta, how cool would it be if they are actual passports and each bar/restaurant/gym/store you show it at has its own stamp, like customs.
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At what point do things become untenable?
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Gondek says Chu has compromised her personal safety by taking photos of her vehicle, photos that were shared with others.
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I don’t think the word ‘non-partisan’ means what he thinks it means.
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Thank you Calgary for nine amazing years, sad to be leaving
@calgarysun
but new adventures await. Good luck to everyone
#yyc
#postmedia
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Overheard in the waiting room at the doc’s office:
“Hello ... the dog did what?”
“Well, I’m not ever eating soup again.”
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Is there anything better than a remote starter on a day like today?
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The lovely Davette is my pick for
@united
employee of the month ... landed in Houston and noticed my wallet was missing. She went back on the plane and found it and made sure we still made the connection to Tampa! THANK YOU!!!
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This is the former leader of the Alberta Liberal Party.
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"When asked repeatedly Monday whether Smith thought it was appropriate that she spoke to Pawlowski ahead of his trial, she dodged the question."
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UPDATED: Missing 12-year-old Calgary boy found safe:
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Will the last one to leave please turn out the lights. Privileged to work the final late shift at the “old”
@CBCCalgary
building this eve.
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2 yrs ago I was in Thailand getting suits made and when the tailor, a Sikh, learned I was from Canada, he asked unprompted if I knew of a politician named Manmeet Bhullar. He said many Sikhs knew of him and cried when I said Manmeet died days before. Was a touching moment.
#ableg
It was an extremely sad & tragic day 2 years ago today when MLA Manmeet Bhullar was struck & killed on Hwy 2 after he’d stopped to help other motorists in a snowstorm. We need more public servants & politicians who have such compassion & humanity.
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@BryanPassifiume
Generally speaking, especially at government levels, Canadians are really bad at comms. Too many see themselves as gatekeepers of information rather than providers.
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Sad news. Not often an equipment manager is as well known as the players.
Edmonton sports legend Joey Moss has passed away at the age of 57.
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BREAKING: AHS granted restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston:
#COVID19AB
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Overheard on the scanner: The Fire Dept. is rescuing a man who got stuck in a tree, while trying to rescue a cat he thought was stuck in a tree.
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Here’s a taste of the aftermath of the
#OneChipChalllenge
@CTVJefferson
@CTVJoelle
@CTVStanfield
@Andrea_Dion
@CTVMorningYYC
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Grade 5 student found safe after being reported missing in Raymond, Alta.:
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The plane was inbound to Calgary when engine trouble forced the pilot to land on 36th street N.E.
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UPDATED: 30 tickets, 5 criminal charges handed out at weekend rallies in Calgary: CPS
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A bit of personal news from me: I've resigned from the web team at CTV Calgary.
It came down to a matter of prioritizing my own mental health and self worth as a journalist.
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Albertans who self isolate will be eligible for a payment of $572 from the province, part of a $50 million fund. Utility bills also on hold for three months:
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'Whole range of options': Province eyes energy cost relief for Albertans:
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breaking: Vaccinations required to attend Flames, Stamps, Hitmen games starting in September:
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Aberta is opening back up, but
@jkenney
warns people will have to use common sense or we could end up back in lockdown mode. Don’t just “let ‘er rip.”
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Every time I take my cat to the vet, I'm reminded how lucky we are to have universal health care in Canada.
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Just heard that Barb Clifford, the longtime Chief Returning Officer for the city passed away yesterday. She talked like a sailor but was one of the most helpful, and hilarious, people at the hall. She will be missed.
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Calgarian
@astrogeo
had a front row seat to yesterday's Falcon Heavy launch and his photos are AMAZING!
#yyc
#FalconHeavy
#SpaceX
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.
@CalgaryPolice
have laid charges in one of two incidents of vandalism of the pride and trans crosswalk on Stephen Avenue. Kevin James Gavel, 54, is charged with one count of mischief. The case will proceed as a hate crime.
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Some personal news: I’m headed back to school this fall — as a casual instructor in the journalism program
@sait
Looking forward to the new adventure!
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Day 2 working from home and my newsroom assistant is all up in my grill about deadlines!
@CTVCalgary
#COVID19AB
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Consider being an organ donor. A lot of good can come from it.
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Doorbell cam from my aunt’s place in Kelowna. It’s still standing as of this morning. Thank you to all the firefighters!
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The
@Distress_Centre
is available 24/7 for anyone feeling especially down or alone over the holidays. Their volunteers are amazing people.
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CAPP predicts $2B increase in upstream oil and gas investment in Alberta this year:
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Let's be honest, telling one Twitter user to kill themselves and another they should have been aborted is more than just a "mistake."
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This is a cool story, the 1930
@calgarystampede
poster, one of three that were missing, has been found:
#yahoo
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Paying for parking is the last thing someone should have to worry about when going to the emergency room
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BREAKING: Police say no injuries reported after roof collapses at Fairview Arena in southeast Calgary
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There’s still good people in the world ... a guy walked away from an ATM in the departures area of
@FlyYYC
and left a stack of US cash hanging out ... dude behind him ran returned it!
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Police and peace officers in Alberta will now be able to ticket people for not following COVID-19 guidelines. That includes anyone who has been diagnosed, has symptoms or has returned from international travel:
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If we keep getting follow-up Qs, the change is likely because
@MBellefontaine
raised the issue fairly publicly yesterday. So thank you Michelle!
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A friendly reminder for Calgarians with dogs and strollers and groups who think it's OK to take up the entire pathway when they're walking ... it's actually not.
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BREAKING: Minneapolis officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck is in state custody:
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@BeccaPolakSays
Media shouldn’t have to wait 24 hours after a major policy announcement to ask questions.
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Ottawa police begin making arrests at trucker convoy protest:
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.
@JeromyYYC
summits tallest peak in continental U.S. as part of Pacific Crest Trail journey:
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Good questions from
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, that back-and-forth is an example of why major government announcements should be done at a press conference, and not in a polished social media video released the day before.
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BREAKING:
#COVID19AB
testing being expanded to ANY ALBERTAN with symptoms — cough, runny nose, fever, aches, congestion, trouble breathing. More info here:
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Seven years ago today, I was unfortunately part of the mass layoffs at Postmedia. Couldn’t imagine at the time that wasn’t the end of my career but I’ve since worked in two other major newsrooms and am now teaching journalism at
@sait
… no matter what, things can get better!
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Basically, management felt my comments in this story: were a violation of journalistic ethics which harmed my reputation and their brand, and I shouldn't cover the AGLC again.
They wanted me to sign a letter attesting to that.
I refused.
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@meyer_lucas
@JacquiDelaney
I get a ‘holy crap is this ever hitting our brand hard’ vibe from them.
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Grizzly bear feeding on dandelions prompts lockdown at Canmore school
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My niece turns 6 next week, this should pretty much lock up Uncle of the Year honours!
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Stand up move by
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to spend part of his office budget to buy mattresses for people living in extreme poverty
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It rained so hard even ducks took a cab! Actually, a Checker Cab driver used his vehicle to rescue them
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http://t.co/QLTGcExSae
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We're hiring a web producer at
@CTVCalgary
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#journalism
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I think my comments were fair and informed on a relevant issue and don't detract at all from my work as a journalist. As a friend said to me: "isn't it the job of journalists to raise issues and ask questions?"
Left with no other options, I decided to resign.
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Unpopular opinion: I don’t like polling during election periods. They’re largely not accurate and it shouldn’t matter how anyone else is going to vote, choose the party and platform you want to represent you.
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.
@jkenney
talking about scammers targeting seniors and said "there is a special place in hell," for people who do this:
#COVID19AB
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And that’s a wrap for me on another semester of classes
@sait
… all that’s left is some marking of final projects!
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