For The Walrus, I reported on the anti-hyperscale data centre revolt that is creating unlikely political alliances across Alberta, where 90% of Canada’s proposed data centre capacity is located.
At the Globe and Mail, I penned the obituary for Irving Kipnes, an entrepreneur who helped physically shape Edmonton as a real estate developer and philanthropist.
I’m fundraising to attend the 2026 UCP AGM in Calgary on Nov. 26 and 27. I’m 11 paid subscribers away from my goal. If you want to see critical, on-the-ground reporting from the convention floor, please become a paid subscriber.
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The Literary Review of Canada published a (mostly) complimentary review of Dark Phoenix: The Rise, Fall, and Re-emergence of Danielle Smith in this month’s issue.
I went on Haus of Decline to speak to my dear Toronto friend Katie about Dark Phoenix, how Danielle Smith embodies the post-modern populist right and what she has in common with Elizabeth Holmes.
Speaking of the book and Toronto, I will have some exciting news soon about a book event in mid-January. Stay tuned!
