Kyler Emerson

He/him | Freelance journalist | BA in Journalism | like/follow/RT not endorsement | 🏳️‍🌈 | Ma Murray Awards winner | opinions are my own

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

I have decided to delete this account in light of the toxicity growing on this platform and out of control AI system Musk allows on here. I initially joined Twitter in 2018 as part of a university assignment instead of doing the exam in a course. How the world has gone backwards.

[Rachel Gilmore @atRachelGilmore]

For anyone wondering why CBC still hasn't called a minority government for the Liberals, it's because the party is only four seats away from a majority -- and there are about 11 ridings yet to be called where the margins suggest a flip is possible.

We'll see what happens!

[Arnaud Bertrand @RnaudBertrand]

If you need one video to understand NATO, that's the one.

Trump is speaking about annexing Canada and Greenland (both part of NATO) and NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte not only sits there without any objection whatsoever, but goes out of his way to be obsequious with Trump, praising him endlessly and saying that he "needs the clip for his family" when Trump praises him back.

When Trump suggests NATO "might have to get involved" in the annexation of Greenland, the Secretary General—whose primary job is defending territorial integrity of member states—responds by trying to "leave that outside" the discussion because he doesn't "want to drag NATO in that." The very idea that NATO's chief would treat a member's territorial annexation as a topic to disregard when it's the U.S. doing it is all you need to know about the "alliance".

Right afterwards, Trump boasts that "we have a couple of bases on Greenland already and quite a few soldiers," before suggesting to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that "maybe you'll see more and more soldiers go there" in an obvious hint at seizing the territory by force. Which incidentally illustrates the absurdity of Trump's demand: with these bases, the U.S. already has the strategic foothold it claims to need in Greenland. And all the while, even as the threat of military annexation is voiced out loud, Rutte sits in silence.

Same thing for Canada: Trump says "we have to do this, I'm sorry", referring to annexing Canada and making it a state, calling Canada potentially "one of our greatest states" and noting how "incredible" the country would look visually as part of the U.S.. Meanwhile at no moment does Rutte make any attempt to defend Canada's sovereignty or explain how that violates just about every principle of NATO's treaty.

All in all, this exchange strips bare the reality of power within NATO: an alliance that's supposed to be about mutual defense but which in reality is a vehicle - or at the very least an enabler - for its most powerful member's imperial ambitions. It had been clear for a while when one studied NATO's behavior towards countries outside the alliance, but now even its members must face the uncomfortable truth that the very organization they joined for security could assist in their aggression.

[David Eby @Dave_Eby]

In response to the American tariffs, I have directed government and crown agencies to exclude US suppliers from any new purchasing or procurement agreements.

It’s just one of the actions we are taking to prioritize Canada first.

[DriveBC @DriveBC]

✅It appears power has been restored to most of the affected areas.

[DriveBC @DriveBC]

#BackToSchool ℹhttps://t.co/6eMf7vXx1g @TranBC

[DriveBC @DriveBC]

⚠️Environment Canada has issued Special Weather Statements for the North Coast, South Coast and Vancouver Island.
A series of storms is expected to bring heavy wind and rain this week.
*⃣ Be sure to drive to the conditions.
https://t.co/MNovn5KGvc
ℹ️https://t.co/QydVZcBnWh

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

The 30th annual #Aldergrove Light Up parade has successfully wrapped up, after being delayed due to last weekend's wind storm. Roads are now open again.

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

Trappers continue to lead 2-1, no new goals in second period though some close saves by each team's goalie.
30-17 shots on goals, Trappers with most.
Kodiaks received one penalty this period.

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

2-1 for Trappers in the first period, with 16 shots on the goal. Kodiaks with 9 shots, and three penalties in first period.

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

#Aldergrove Kodiaks vs. #Langley Trappers starts in 15 minutes at George Preston Rec. Centre tonight!

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

Had an awesome time at last night light parade by @YourMapleRidge . The floats were incredible and creative, and the holiday spirit was very much in the air. Happy holidays to all!

[Langley Advance Times @LangleyTimes]

Santa Vader returned to Toy Traders in Langley on Sunday to help raise funds for the Shriners

[Anna Burns @AnnaBBurns]

Long border wait times in B.C. as Swifties swarm Vancouver https://t.co/ywqtKRroE2 via @surreynowleader @AeKyler

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

Thunderbird Show Park in #Langley is hosting its soft opening tonight of its Christmas in the Country event. Opens tomorrow Dec. 5 until 29th.

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

Thunderbird Show Park in #Langley is hosting its soft opening tonight of its Christmas in the Country event. Opens tomorrow Dec. 5 until 29th.

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

Aldergrove has some amazing energy at its events. Christmas time is no exception. Beautiful tree lighting tonight at the downtown plaza

[Aldergrove Star @AldergroveStar]

#Aldergrove lit up its Christmas tree tonight at the plaza. Mrs. Claus made a visit, sang, and read the story of The Grinch. Free chocolate was handed out by Fresco, and the Who's of Whoville were giving out ginger bread cookies.

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

I have relented and joined BlueSky
https://t.co/9li9jil5Jv

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

@caj @Queens_AMS @queensjournal @queensu @jsource @Runnermag I was EIC at the time during this, where they tried to gather support to dismantle the paper after my investigation into the exec-council at the time for passing suddenly & quietly a tuition benefit for exec members (still in effect now).
https://t.co/oc5UfufAry

[Kyler Emerson @AeKyler]

@caj @Queens_AMS @queensjournal @queensu @jsource This is happening to @Runnermag as well, the student association has been ramping up in attacks for years.
https://t.co/8B9xXxxgqv