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For over four months, the Israeli military has imposed a total blockade on Palestinians in Gaza, refusing to allow in aid, even as hundreds of aid trucks line up at the border crossing, prevented from entering.
July 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
For over four months, the Israeli military has imposed a total blockade on Palestinians in Gaza, refusing to allow in aid, even as hundreds of aid trucks line up at the border crossing, prevented from entering.
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Murray Sinclair was a Senator, judge and university chancellor.
But his greatest contribution was as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the early-2010s.
This is the story of a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights.
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But his greatest contribution was as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the early-2010s.
This is the story of a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Murray Sinclair was a Senator, judge and university chancellor.
But his greatest contribution was as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the early-2010s.
This is the story of a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights.
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But his greatest contribution was as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in the early-2010s.
This is the story of a lifelong champion of Indigenous rights.
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Jackie Shane was a prominent part of the Toronto jazz scene in the 1960s.
A gifted singer with amazing stage presence, she broke barriers as a transgender performer and became a Canadian music icon in the process.
This is the story of the legendary Jackie Shane.
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A gifted singer with amazing stage presence, she broke barriers as a transgender performer and became a Canadian music icon in the process.
This is the story of the legendary Jackie Shane.
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June 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Jackie Shane was a prominent part of the Toronto jazz scene in the 1960s.
A gifted singer with amazing stage presence, she broke barriers as a transgender performer and became a Canadian music icon in the process.
This is the story of the legendary Jackie Shane.
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A gifted singer with amazing stage presence, she broke barriers as a transgender performer and became a Canadian music icon in the process.
This is the story of the legendary Jackie Shane.
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In the late-1950s and early-1960s, the Canadian government subjected any federal employee suspected of being gay to tests on what was termed The Fruit Machine.
Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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June 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In the late-1950s and early-1960s, the Canadian government subjected any federal employee suspected of being gay to tests on what was termed The Fruit Machine.
Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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Many employees lost their jobs following the tests.
This is the story of The Fruit Machine.
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In 1991, Delwin Vriend, an openly gay man, was fired from his job as a laboratory coordinator and chemistry lab instructor in Alberta.
He was told he was fired because he was gay.
His court case helped pave the way to remove bans on same-sex marriage across Canada.
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He was told he was fired because he was gay.
His court case helped pave the way to remove bans on same-sex marriage across Canada.
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June 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In 1991, Delwin Vriend, an openly gay man, was fired from his job as a laboratory coordinator and chemistry lab instructor in Alberta.
He was told he was fired because he was gay.
His court case helped pave the way to remove bans on same-sex marriage across Canada.
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He was told he was fired because he was gay.
His court case helped pave the way to remove bans on same-sex marriage across Canada.
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George Floyd was murdered by police five years ago today.
The Say Their Names cemetery in Minneapolis features memorials for Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Korryn Gaines, Freddie Gray and far too many more Black people who died at the hands of police.
The Say Their Names cemetery in Minneapolis features memorials for Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Korryn Gaines, Freddie Gray and far too many more Black people who died at the hands of police.
May 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
George Floyd was murdered by police five years ago today.
The Say Their Names cemetery in Minneapolis features memorials for Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Korryn Gaines, Freddie Gray and far too many more Black people who died at the hands of police.
The Say Their Names cemetery in Minneapolis features memorials for Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Amadou Diallo, Oscar Grant, Korryn Gaines, Freddie Gray and far too many more Black people who died at the hands of police.
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'the average American is bad at making friends and with technology we believe we can make them even worse'
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta's chatbots will supplement your real friends: "The average American has fewer than 3 friends ... but has demand for ... 15 friends" (h/t x.com/romanhelmetg...)
May 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
'the average American is bad at making friends and with technology we believe we can make them even worse'
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First, it was dangerous criminals, then it was illegals, now it's legal residents, and they are already talking about naturalized citizens.
Next it will be every last one of us. Which is why we have to fight for everyone before us.
Next it will be every last one of us. Which is why we have to fight for everyone before us.
April 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
First, it was dangerous criminals, then it was illegals, now it's legal residents, and they are already talking about naturalized citizens.
Next it will be every last one of us. Which is why we have to fight for everyone before us.
Next it will be every last one of us. Which is why we have to fight for everyone before us.
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BREAKING: Nation's angry white people put hands on hips
April 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BREAKING: Nation's angry white people put hands on hips
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It's also the day for my favorite meme!
If this aging Klingon warrior can get it right, so can anyone.
If this aging Klingon warrior can get it right, so can anyone.
March 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It's also the day for my favorite meme!
If this aging Klingon warrior can get it right, so can anyone.
If this aging Klingon warrior can get it right, so can anyone.
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Canada, our election is coming up on Apr 28! Now is the time to check your voter registration, you can do so here www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
We’re fortunate to have many different ways to vote. Let’s go thru some of them here 🧵
#cdnpoli #elxn45
We’re fortunate to have many different ways to vote. Let’s go thru some of them here 🧵
#cdnpoli #elxn45
March 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Canada, our election is coming up on Apr 28! Now is the time to check your voter registration, you can do so here www.elections.ca/content2.asp...
We’re fortunate to have many different ways to vote. Let’s go thru some of them here 🧵
#cdnpoli #elxn45
We’re fortunate to have many different ways to vote. Let’s go thru some of them here 🧵
#cdnpoli #elxn45
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On this day in 1984, Gaëtan Dugas died in Quebec City.
As an HIV patient, he was erroneously vilified and mischaracterized as Patient Zero of the North American AIDS epidemic.
His story has emphasized the importance of accuracy and empathy in public health narratives.
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As an HIV patient, he was erroneously vilified and mischaracterized as Patient Zero of the North American AIDS epidemic.
His story has emphasized the importance of accuracy and empathy in public health narratives.
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March 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
On this day in 1984, Gaëtan Dugas died in Quebec City.
As an HIV patient, he was erroneously vilified and mischaracterized as Patient Zero of the North American AIDS epidemic.
His story has emphasized the importance of accuracy and empathy in public health narratives.
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As an HIV patient, he was erroneously vilified and mischaracterized as Patient Zero of the North American AIDS epidemic.
His story has emphasized the importance of accuracy and empathy in public health narratives.
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I’m so tired of these British tik tokers that move to Canada and just make videos on how surprised they are that things are different. Like yes this is a different country and culture? Can’t imagine how they’d cope going to a non common-wealth country lol
March 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I’m so tired of these British tik tokers that move to Canada and just make videos on how surprised they are that things are different. Like yes this is a different country and culture? Can’t imagine how they’d cope going to a non common-wealth country lol
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Compassion is leadership.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Winnipeg police confirmed the identity of Mashkode Bizhiki’ikwe to be Ashlee Shingoose.
Ashlee’s father Albert Shingoose had one request for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew: sing a song.
Ashlee’s father Albert Shingoose had one request for Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew: sing a song.
March 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Compassion is leadership.
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NEW: “The Target is Unmistakable”: The Shooting of Gaza’s Children
Al Jazeera’s award-winning team at AJ Fault Lines interviewed twenty U.S. doctors about what they witnessed for a new short film. Producer Amel Guettatfi files this report for @dropsitenews.com
www.dropsitenews.com/p/gaza-child...
Al Jazeera’s award-winning team at AJ Fault Lines interviewed twenty U.S. doctors about what they witnessed for a new short film. Producer Amel Guettatfi files this report for @dropsitenews.com
www.dropsitenews.com/p/gaza-child...
“The Target is Unmistakable”: The Shooting of Gaza’s Children
American doctors who volunteered in Gaza report witnessing a disturbing pattern of children being shot by Israeli snipers.
www.dropsitenews.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
NEW: “The Target is Unmistakable”: The Shooting of Gaza’s Children
Al Jazeera’s award-winning team at AJ Fault Lines interviewed twenty U.S. doctors about what they witnessed for a new short film. Producer Amel Guettatfi files this report for @dropsitenews.com
www.dropsitenews.com/p/gaza-child...
Al Jazeera’s award-winning team at AJ Fault Lines interviewed twenty U.S. doctors about what they witnessed for a new short film. Producer Amel Guettatfi files this report for @dropsitenews.com
www.dropsitenews.com/p/gaza-child...
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The person working full-time making burgers at Burger King should be able to pay for rent, groceries, a car payment, and have some left over with their paycheck alone.
March 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The person working full-time making burgers at Burger King should be able to pay for rent, groceries, a car payment, and have some left over with their paycheck alone.
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It’s just a fact that most of us are not particularly brave. But we *are* social—and we can become braver when someone invites us into action.
March 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s just a fact that most of us are not particularly brave. But we *are* social—and we can become braver when someone invites us into action.
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Hi friends. There are a lot of attacks on libraries and librarians right now, it's ramping up, and I want to talk about things we can do to support libraries and confront anti-library arguments.
March 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hi friends. There are a lot of attacks on libraries and librarians right now, it's ramping up, and I want to talk about things we can do to support libraries and confront anti-library arguments.
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Good, let’s keep it that way
Canada, Denmark and Sweden have been named among the most progressive and inclusive countries in the world.
Canada named among top countries with social purpose
A study by U.S. News & World Report has ranked Canada third on a list of the top countries with social purpose.
cultmtl.com
March 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Good, let’s keep it that way
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Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tesla Model 3 crushed by an Olmec statue
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
By Mexican sculptor @chavismarmol.bsky.social
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On this day in 1977, Ojibwa artist Benjamin Chee Chee died.
Despite a short career, Benjamin became one of the most influential artists of his generation. He was known for his modern graceful depictions of animals.
Let's learn more about this great artist.
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Despite a short career, Benjamin became one of the most influential artists of his generation. He was known for his modern graceful depictions of animals.
Let's learn more about this great artist.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On this day in 1977, Ojibwa artist Benjamin Chee Chee died.
Despite a short career, Benjamin became one of the most influential artists of his generation. He was known for his modern graceful depictions of animals.
Let's learn more about this great artist.
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Despite a short career, Benjamin became one of the most influential artists of his generation. He was known for his modern graceful depictions of animals.
Let's learn more about this great artist.
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BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
March 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Hundreds of Jews and allies have taken over Trump Tower chanting “We want justice, you say how. Bring Mahmoud home now!” and “Fight Nazis, not students.”
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
The civil disobedience is spawned by the ICE arrest of Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil.
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$1,200 vs $9,300: On average, each American purchases about $1,200 worth of Canadian goods annually, while each Canadian spends approximately $9,300 on American goods.
All of this is about to change.
All of this is about to change.
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
$1,200 vs $9,300: On average, each American purchases about $1,200 worth of Canadian goods annually, while each Canadian spends approximately $9,300 on American goods.
All of this is about to change.
All of this is about to change.