Unscrew the News

Unscrew the News

At Unscrew the News, we are curious about the world. We try to bring the truth in local and international dealings. MSM has lied to us long enough. We bring stories and interviews that you will never see or hear on the big networks. We like to comment on the world with a good portion of sarcasm. unscrewthenews.substack.com

  1. 7:11 June 30 26 Ep# 291 | Tony Imbrogno Bike Lanes & More Calgary

    3d ago

    7:11 June 30 26 Ep# 291 | Tony Imbrogno Bike Lanes & More Calgary

    Unscrew The News Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Episode 291 – Bike Lanes, Backroom Deals & a City That Won’t Listen (with Tony Imbrogno)Bruce is back in the saddle with returning guest Tony Imbrogno — McGill PhD economist, federal government researcher, and the cyclist behind the Calgary Herald op-ed “As a cyclist, I think bike lanes are a scourge.”Together they dig into why Calgary’s ever-expanding bike lane network is causing more problems than it solves: over-designed residential lanes, vanishing parking, frustrated businesses, and “artificial safe zones” that may actually put riders in more danger. But bike lanes are just the symptom. The real disease? A City Hall that runs box-ticking “engagement” sessions while the decisions are already made.Also on the docket: The Cowboys Park backroom deal, the noise bylaw flip-flop, and the squeeze on Stampede 2026A looming property tax hike of up to 18% — while tens of millions in identified savings sit ignoredWater mains failing, no heads rolling, and a $435K top bureaucrat collecting bonusesFort Calgary renamed “The Confluence” and its RCMP history quietly dismantled — erasing the West one sign at a timeMayor Farkas: refreshingly visible, but is he focused on the basics?PSA: Use 311 — early and often. Make them log it. Tony also shares his Substack, The Seekers Library, where he trades politics for lessons on resilience and living well.Recorded June 30, 2026 — the eve of Canada Day, from the battle-ready nation of Alberta.Thanks to our partners: NuggetStacker.com (gold & silver, free Canada-wide shipping over $600 — 1-866-644-2121) and Resistance Coffee, fueling Canadian patriots. Bruce’s pick: the Strong and Free blend.Stay sane together. Keep your head on a swivel. StayfreeAlberta.com UnscrewtheNews.com Theme music by fullmetalpatriot.com Buy Gold and Silver Here: https://nuggetstacker.com/?ref_cca=unscrew_the_news https://www.snootspray.com/UTN Use this link for 30% off! resistancecoffee.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscrewthenews.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min
  2. 7:11 Daily ISH | June 2 26 Ep# 286 **pre recorded** UPDATE w Brett Oland CEO of Bow Valley CU

    Jun 3

    7:11 Daily ISH | June 2 26 Ep# 286 **pre recorded** UPDATE w Brett Oland CEO of Bow Valley CU

    Thanks for reading Unscrew The News Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Brett Oland is the CEO of Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), holding a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary. He previously served as a Board Member at Alberta Central's holdings. He is also a chartered accountant with expertise in corporate finance.Brett led BVCU to launch Canada's first Bitcoin Gateway, partnering with Balance and Bull Bitcoin to allow members to buy Bitcoin directly from their credit union account, with holdings that are real, insured, and never leveraged.Oland drew criticism after BVCU sponsored a Tucker Carlson event in Calgary, which he defended at the 2024 AGM as a direct marketing tool aimed at a new target demographic — people who "want more control over their lives" and have felt excluded by mainstream banks. He also faced controversy over alleged involvement with Take Back Alberta, a conservative political movement, which led the Airdrie-Cochrane NDP to move their accounts out of BVCU. Regulators have also accused him of posing a threat to the national banking system over BVCU's precious metals holdings, though Oland frames his clashes with regulators as part of BVCU's appeal to prospective members. Unscrew The News Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. StayfreeAlberta.comUnscrewtheNews.comTheme music by fullmetalpatriot.comBuy Gold and Silver Here: https://nuggetstacker.com/?ref_cca=unscrew_the_news This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unscrewthenews.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min

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At Unscrew the News, we are curious about the world. We try to bring the truth in local and international dealings. MSM has lied to us long enough. We bring stories and interviews that you will never see or hear on the big networks. We like to comment on the world with a good portion of sarcasm. unscrewthenews.substack.com

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