Aryn Toombs

@aryn.bsky.social

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Sometimes I write, sometimes I take photos, and sometimes I use R to parse large data sets in the millions of entries.

Fireworks over the Calgary Stampede grounds and midway on July 11, 2026. (Aryn Toombs)
A chart of regular gasoline prices from 2024 through to March 26, 2026.
Water levels in percentage of the Glenmore Reservoir. The level has dropped from 94.8% to 89.9% since January 3.
“The UCP already had all the necessary tools to end this strike without taking such shocking steps. Instead, they picked a fight with teachers and chose the most unconstitutional and antidemocratic path possible to force them back to work. “Alberta’s New Democrats are outraged by the dangerous precedent set today by this government, and all Albertans should be too. Rather than engaging in good-faith negotiations, the UCP introduced back-to-work legislation that directly attacks teachers and their union. This bill imposes punitive fines, enforces an already rejected contract that fails to address worsening classroom conditions, and—most egregiously—invokes the notwithstanding clause against workers. “Albertans need to be paying attention: their Charter-protected rights are under attack by the UCP. This government has defended Québec’s right to use the notwithstanding clause to attack religious minorities. It does not matter whether you are a worker, a teacher, or student, our democratic rights have been weakened by the actions taken by the UCP this week. Who is next in the UCP’s line of fire? “Alberta’s New Democrats unequivocally condemn the actions of the UCP. We continue to stand up for the rights and freedoms of Albertans and will continue to fight back against this government’s blatant disregard for democracy.”
Cumulative advance voting counts for 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025 (up to Day 1 of voting for 2025).
Elections Calgary Vote Bus
Calgary Surge's Greg Brown III makes the game winning dunk to 107 points vs Montreal Alliance's 91 at the Saddledome in Calgary for Surge 2 Stampede on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. ARYN TOOMBS / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY
Federal agents shut down children's play area in Los Angeles.