This is the reason we have a shelter full of hurting, struggling 🌈 youth. This bigotry today means there will be kids in crisis tonight. Homophobia and transphobia kill people. Kill children.

The rainbow dress part 2 to see Raffi Cavoukian at the Jube! Baby beluga and the kiddo came too 😉

Emerging story from Nova Scotia - and an ER with no doctor. Mayor of Middleton says firefighters had to be called to the hospital to deal with a patient with cardiac arrest. Patient died. Letter below supplied by Beth 🇨🇦✌💟 🦞☘️ #Emergency CAEP

The lesbian designer of one of Edmonton's most prestigious neighbourhoods -- and her threatened architecture. #yegplan #yeghistory #yegpride

she is so real for this!

Here’s Mayor-Elect Olivia Chow answering a question in Cantonese — that she had also answered in English. A first for a Toronto Mayor. #TOpoli

Come join our United Way comms team in this role dedicated to supporting the integral work of 211 Alberta. 211 Alberta does incredible work in our community, but it's a bit of a secret — let's work together to change that!

United Way’s community of changemakers have come together to get inspired AND to inspire each other as we work toward creating a more equitable future where no one in our community is left behind. Time for Kickoff 2023 to begin!

Thank you, Alberta! Your conservation efforts quickly reduced electricity demand and the risk of rotating outages. A special shout out to our System Controllers, industry partners and the Government of Alberta for keeping the power flowing and all Albertans safe and warm tonight.

We turned off/unplugged everything except a few nightlights and dug out some candles. Enjoying all the cozy vibes of a power outage with the benefit of furnace & internet by watching TV on a tablet in bed.

I’m honestly pleasantly surprised by this?! Guess I can go turn on my kiddo’s air purifier so he doesn’t have an ice fog induced asthma attack in the night.

The AESO has declared a Grid Alert due to extreme cold, and several power facility outages. Find information on Grid Alerts and energy conservation tips here. aeso.ca/aeso/understan…

Hey Safeway I’m giving you a last chance to respond before we dig in: Your entire system of “discounts” and “specials” requires apps, taking photos, scanning and so many other things that people like my blind mother can’t possibly participate in. By your own advertisements, 1/

The AESO has declared a Grid Alert due to unexpected generation loss. Find information on Grid Alerts and energy conservation tips in the link below: aeso.ca/aeso/understan…

Have you ever wondered “what would Princess Leia wear if #StarWars was set during WWII?” This Leia-inspired 1940s gown is the least practical and most expensive thing I’ve ever made… which is probably why it’s my favourite.

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Yesterday I received one of the highest and most ancient honors in London, the Freedom of the City. But the celebration soured into an experience of indignity when upon arriving, I found that there was no ramp for me to access the stage. 🧵

The Municipality of Jasper has issued an evacuation order due to wildfires in Jasper National Park. For the latest information on available resources, visit: ab.211.ca/how-we-help/wi… We're always available by dialing 211, Texting INFO to 211 or chat online, ab.211.ca

As we see the news about the Jasper wildfire, I know people are looking for ways to help. Our United Way is working w/United Way British Columbia, United Way Alberta Northwest & ab.211.ca to support evacuees. Help by donating to our Wildfire Response & Recovery Fund: myunitedway.ca/wildfire-respo…

If you or loved ones are looking for Jasper wildfire evacuee supports, or need mental health resources, call 2-1-1. Highly trained ab.211.ca navigators from CMHA Edmonton and @distress_centre are here to help.