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A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
April 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
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“Let’s call the anti-DEI fetish what it is: A blatant attempt to whitewash American history and solidify historical disadvantages that white supremacists resent giving up.” Read more from Jen Rubin's latest 'Words & Phrases We Could Do Without' column
Words & Phrases We Could Do Without
The anti-DEI crusade is about cementing white male dominance
contrarian.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“Let’s call the anti-DEI fetish what it is: A blatant attempt to whitewash American history and solidify historical disadvantages that white supremacists resent giving up.” Read more from Jen Rubin's latest 'Words & Phrases We Could Do Without' column
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Canadian youth have a message to the leaders this federal #election:
"There will be no 'drill, baby drill' on #Indigenous land. We will not watch as our hard-earned money is used to finance the destruction of our futures."
New op-ed from Aishwarya Puttur:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#Climate
"There will be no 'drill, baby drill' on #Indigenous land. We will not watch as our hard-earned money is used to finance the destruction of our futures."
New op-ed from Aishwarya Puttur:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#Climate
We are Canadian youth and we demand an end to fracking on Indigenous land
This Canadian federal election, all of our collective futures are at stake
ricochet.media
April 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Canadian youth have a message to the leaders this federal #election:
"There will be no 'drill, baby drill' on #Indigenous land. We will not watch as our hard-earned money is used to finance the destruction of our futures."
New op-ed from Aishwarya Puttur:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#Climate
"There will be no 'drill, baby drill' on #Indigenous land. We will not watch as our hard-earned money is used to finance the destruction of our futures."
New op-ed from Aishwarya Puttur:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#Climate
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The CMA has stopped posting on X.
With Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, the platform has become a tool for the U.S government and its attacks on Canadians and our sovereignty.
With Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, the platform has become a tool for the U.S government and its attacks on Canadians and our sovereignty.
CMA leaving X
The CMA has stopped posting on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, as of Mar. 12.
www.cma.ca
March 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The CMA has stopped posting on X.
With Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, the platform has become a tool for the U.S government and its attacks on Canadians and our sovereignty.
With Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration, the platform has become a tool for the U.S government and its attacks on Canadians and our sovereignty.
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Even Americans don’t want Canada as 51st state amid Trump’s annexation threats, new poll finds.
A mere six per cent of Americans say that the U.S. should annex Canada “using political and economic pressure,” a new poll found.
A mere six per cent of Americans say that the U.S. should annex Canada “using political and economic pressure,” a new poll found.
Even Americans don’t want Canada as 51st state amid Trump’s annexation threats, new poll finds
A mere six per cent of Americans say that the U.S. should annex Canada “using political and economic pressure," a new poll found.
www.thestar.com
March 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Even Americans don’t want Canada as 51st state amid Trump’s annexation threats, new poll finds.
A mere six per cent of Americans say that the U.S. should annex Canada “using political and economic pressure,” a new poll found.
A mere six per cent of Americans say that the U.S. should annex Canada “using political and economic pressure,” a new poll found.
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"He was a star with the bright fire of a leading man and the scrappy features of a character actor, the power of his presence rooted in a blue-collar life. His juice was worth the squeeze."
February 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
"He was a star with the bright fire of a leading man and the scrappy features of a character actor, the power of his presence rooted in a blue-collar life. His juice was worth the squeeze."
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CIRNAC Minister Gary Anandasangaree to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago.
People in Arctic Bay to receive apology from Canada
People living in Arctic Bay, NU are expected to receive an apology from the federal government on Thursday.
www.aptnnews.ca
February 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
CIRNAC Minister Gary Anandasangaree to apologize for relocations of Inuit decades ago.
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#Breaking: Firefighter gets life for murder of wife Ashley Milnes Schwalm, which he staged to look like a fiery crash near a Collingwood ski hill
Firefighter gets life for murder of wife Ashley Milnes Schwalm, which he staged to look like a fiery crash near a Collingwood ski hill
"This was a case of intimate partner violence of the most extreme kind," Justice Michelle Fuerst said, ruling that James Schwalm should have no chance of parole for at least
www.thestar.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#Breaking: Firefighter gets life for murder of wife Ashley Milnes Schwalm, which he staged to look like a fiery crash near a Collingwood ski hill
This is so powerful. Terry Fox exemplified the best of Canada. youtu.be/bguDFkPv9CI?...
The Tragically Hip x Terry Fox - Courage
YouTube video by The Tragically Hip
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This is so powerful. Terry Fox exemplified the best of Canada. youtu.be/bguDFkPv9CI?...
As I always say, that cat ain't right.
February 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As I always say, that cat ain't right.
Willa joined me on a trail run - and she did awesome! But she said running is thirsty work!
February 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Willa joined me on a trail run - and she did awesome! But she said running is thirsty work!
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Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Former CNN-anchor & host, Jim Acosta
@jimacosta.bsky.social didn’t just walk away from CNN—he took a stand. In his final broadcast, he warned against bowing to tyranny & giving in to fear
This week's spotlight: Former CNN-anchor & host, Jim Acosta
@jimacosta.bsky.social didn’t just walk away from CNN—he took a stand. In his final broadcast, he warned against bowing to tyranny & giving in to fear
Undaunted
“It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant.”
contrarian.substack.com
January 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Each week, The Contrarian selects an "Undaunted" individual working to defend democracy
This week's spotlight: Former CNN-anchor & host, Jim Acosta
@jimacosta.bsky.social didn’t just walk away from CNN—he took a stand. In his final broadcast, he warned against bowing to tyranny & giving in to fear
This week's spotlight: Former CNN-anchor & host, Jim Acosta
@jimacosta.bsky.social didn’t just walk away from CNN—he took a stand. In his final broadcast, he warned against bowing to tyranny & giving in to fear
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Toronto saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases in more than two decades last year, and many Canadians still face “alarming gaps” in accessing certain essential medications, according to a new report.
Toronto sees highest tuberculosis cases in 20 years amid “alarming gaps” in medication access
The report by Stop TB Canada says “people in Canada are not benefiting from the tremendous advancements in TB treatment over the past two decades, including the development of safer, shorter, and high...
www.thestar.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Toronto saw the highest number of tuberculosis cases in more than two decades last year, and many Canadians still face “alarming gaps” in accessing certain essential medications, according to a new report.
I still can't believe that yesterday in Kitchener I saw a Tesla with the licence plate: ELONDOGE.
January 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I still can't believe that yesterday in Kitchener I saw a Tesla with the licence plate: ELONDOGE.
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Opinion: Federal changes threaten post-secondary system.
Federal changes threaten post-secondary system
The federal government’s U-turn on foreign student eligibility could undo years of work by universities and colleges to open themselves to the world.
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Opinion: Federal changes threaten post-secondary system.
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Amnesty International’s report accuses Canada’s temporary foreign worker program of violating international standards for “just and favourable conditions of work,” despite importing tens of thousands of migrant workers for essential jobs each year.
‘What I experienced in Canada is inhumane’: Amnesty report exposes abuse, exploitation of migrants under temporary foreign worker program
Amnesty International’s report accuses Canada’s TFW program of violating international standards for “just and favourable conditions of work,” despite importing tens of thousands of migrant workers fo...
www.thestar.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Amnesty International’s report accuses Canada’s temporary foreign worker program of violating international standards for “just and favourable conditions of work,” despite importing tens of thousands of migrant workers for essential jobs each year.
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A candlelight vigil was held in Thunder Bay on Wednesday night for a mother of eight from Long Lake #58 First Nation.
Adrienne Towegishig was reported missing on January 10. The OPP says Towegishig was found deceased in Long Lake on January 26.
Adrienne Towegishig was reported missing on January 10. The OPP says Towegishig was found deceased in Long Lake on January 26.
Candlelight vigil held for mother of 8 found deceased in Long Lake #58 First Nation | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A candlelight vigil was held in Thunder Bay on Wednesday night for a mother of eight from Long Lake #58 First Nation.
Adrienne Towegishig was reported missing on January 10. The OPP says Towegishig was found deceased in Long Lake on January 26.
Adrienne Towegishig was reported missing on January 10. The OPP says Towegishig was found deceased in Long Lake on January 26.
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This afternoon I covered a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cambridge for the region's first Indigenous Child Care & Family Centre. Krista Sharpe has the story tonight on CTV Kitchener News at Six.
@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social
@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This afternoon I covered a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Cambridge for the region's first Indigenous Child Care & Family Centre. Krista Sharpe has the story tonight on CTV Kitchener News at Six.
@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social
@ctvnewskitchener.bsky.social
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January 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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These are some of the people hit by drivers in Halifax Regional Municipality www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file... by @suzannerent.bsky.social
These are some of the people hit by drivers in Halifax Regional Municipality - Halifax Examiner
Say their names: Kaitlyn Murray-Selinger, Dereck Day, Wray Hart, Kathleen Warren, David Gass, Suete Chan, Glenn Stright, Edward Murphy, and Dawn Nichols.
www.halifaxexaminer.ca
January 30, 2025 at 1:42 PM
These are some of the people hit by drivers in Halifax Regional Municipality www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file... by @suzannerent.bsky.social
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A jury that sat through eight days of evidence looking into how developmentally disabled people are cared for in British Columbia has recommended a complete overhaul of the system.
Coroner’s Inquest Calls for ‘Total Reset’ of Community Living BC | The Tyee
Florence Girard died a tragic, avoidable death, and her legacy needs to be systemic change, advocates say.
thetyee.ca
January 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A jury that sat through eight days of evidence looking into how developmentally disabled people are cared for in British Columbia has recommended a complete overhaul of the system.
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No, the mainstream media is not dead.
It’s on life-support.
In a quasi vegetative state.
Demonstrating limited brain function.
But it’s not dead.
Time to support local media. It’s our only hope of maintaining the public square and compelling government, accountability and transparency.
It’s on life-support.
In a quasi vegetative state.
Demonstrating limited brain function.
But it’s not dead.
Time to support local media. It’s our only hope of maintaining the public square and compelling government, accountability and transparency.
January 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
No, the mainstream media is not dead.
It’s on life-support.
In a quasi vegetative state.
Demonstrating limited brain function.
But it’s not dead.
Time to support local media. It’s our only hope of maintaining the public square and compelling government, accountability and transparency.
It’s on life-support.
In a quasi vegetative state.
Demonstrating limited brain function.
But it’s not dead.
Time to support local media. It’s our only hope of maintaining the public square and compelling government, accountability and transparency.
Guess he feels safe around Willa and me!
January 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Guess he feels safe around Willa and me!