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Marty Logan
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Nepal-based journalist reporting on health and human rights. Founder of @nepalnowpod.bsky.social‬. Substack—Changing Nepal. martylogan.info
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You'd think that other provinces' health offices would be doing something like this, but I have my doubts they're as advanced as this single individual:
www.thestar.com/news/gta/map...
This Mississauga man faced a two-year wait for a family doctor. He created a system that found him one quickly — and helped hundreds of others
A new AI-driven platform aims to connect patients to a family doctor with a few clicks, identifying what clinics have availability.
www.thestar.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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I just assumed that the Carney government was making a serious commitment to fix the housing problem - didn't you?
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Ottawa’s spending on housing set to drop by more than 50% over next three years, PBO says
Office’s assessment at odds with Liberal campaign pledge to boost funding
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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noorazrieh.bsky.social
The NDP is in the fight of its life: 7 seats, debt, infighting, and vibes of a group project gone wrong.
Tonight, 5 people who want to inherit this chaos hit the debate stage.

Here’s who they are and why they think they can fix things:
www.canadaland.com/ndp-leadersh...
Five (Delusional? Brave?) NDP Leadership Candidates on WTF They Plan to Do
We spoke to all five NDP leadership candidates ahead of their debate. Here's what they each had to say.
www.canadaland.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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The federal government needs to really commit to this file. The issue won't be solved overnight but it can be resolved over time.
theijf.org/billions-ple...
Billions pledged for clean water, but First Nations’ class action still unresolved
Indigenous communities skeptical about continued government promises to fix the problem
theijf.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Well said. Everyone should focus on making next year's elections in Nepal a success. Security should be strengthened locally so that such incidents don't continue happening.
kathmandupost.com/editorial/20...
Editorial | Before it gets worse
Provocative statements and acts from major stakeholders in Nepali politics must stop.
kathmandupost.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Health care in Canada faces so many challenges at the moment that I think we need to be open to innovation, but I can't see how this won't weaken public health care 👇
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services
Draft legislation would establish a model for medicine unlike any other in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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www.theguardian.com/world/video/...
How the US is still removing Indigenous children from their families at alarming rates – video
In South Dakota, Native American children make up 13% of the child population but 74% of the children in the foster system.Neelam Tailor investigates why, and how a system built on separation is still...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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theglobeandmail.com
When Tigray became a ‘wild west’ of illegal gold mining, Canadian firms staked a claim
A postwar gold rush in Ethiopia razed the landscape and sowed seeds for conflict. The Globe looks into Canadian-licensed sites at the heart of it, and their ties to Beijing
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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If I was in the housing market I'd definitely check out these opportunities: www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
Could a rise in Indigenous-led developments move the needle on Canada's housing shortage? | CBC Radio
From Squamish Nation in B.C. to Millbrook First Nation in N.S., housing developments led by Indigenous peoples are on the rise. Often offered through leaseholds, some say these homes are helping with ...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I bought a great new bicycle yesterday, the conventional type, and I'm looking forward to riding it for many years. But I'll all for e-bikes too - or whatever can keep their riders active - as long as we can all figure out how to share the path.
In Defence of E-Bikes - macleans.ca/society/in-d...
In Defence of E-Bikes - Macleans.ca
The e-bike is the subject of endless urban scorn. But one octogenarian says it's saved his mobility.
macleans.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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November 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Israeli soldiers speak out on killings of Gaza civilians
IDF soldiers tell documentary of opening fire unprovoked and arbitrary designations of who was an enemy
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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CfA: MAQ is seeking a new Book Reviews Editor! All information is available on our website: medanthro.net/call-for-app...
The image background is teal, while the text and image are predominantly white and orange. On the right, we see an image of two people reading while sitting on oversized books. On the left, the text says: “MAQ is looking for Book Reviews Editor. Deadline November 15. Apply here (hyperlinked to SMA’s website).
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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aljazeera.com
Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.
UN warns Gaza aid still too slow as Israel restricts supplies despite truce
Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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“Canada exports millions of dollars’ worth of weapons and systems to the U.A.E., which supplies the RSF,” said Emadeddin Badi, a Toronto-based senior fellow at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/s...
Sudanese fighters accused of massacres use Canadian-made rifles | CBC News
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, accused of civilian massacres, have posted numerous images posing with rifles bearing the logo of a small B.C. manufacturer called Sterling Cross Defense Systems. Ex...
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
martylogan.bsky.social
Yet another reason to dump Meta 👇
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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theglobeandmail.com
Canadian aid cuts will bite deeply in global crisis zones, relief agencies say
Budget says Ottawa will impose the $2.7-billion foreign aid cut over the next four years ‘while focusing support for countries that need it the most’
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
Canadian aid cuts will bite deeply in global crisis zones, relief agencies say
Ottawa will impose the $2.7-billion foreign aid cut over the next four years
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Reposted by Marty Logan
canadahealthwatch.ca
Privately paid medical tests a step toward U.S.-style health care https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-privately-paid-medical-tests-a-step-toward-u-s-style-health-care

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Health Minister Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith speak at a news conference in Calgary on March 21, 2025.
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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I'm happy to see attitudes becoming slightly more favourable towards immgration, but I think too many people are still being fed a simple solution to complex issues — block immigrants and housing & job shortages will end.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Majority of Canadians say immigration level still too high, but confidence growing in Carney fixing ‘broken’ system: Poll
Overall, 38% of Canadians favoured the Conservatives to stickhandle this issue, compared to 29% for the Liberals, an Abacus Data survey found.
www.thestar.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Reposted by Marty Logan
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The Himalayan country's national archives, filled with priceless ancient manuscripts from across South Asia, have survived earthquakes and revolutions, but may yet fall prey to neglect.

Nepal’s ancient wonders | Arjuna Keshvani-Ham

engelsbergideas.com/notebook/nep...
Nepal's ancient wonders
The Himalayan country's national archives, filled with priceless ancient texts from across South Asia, have survived earthquakes and revolutions, but may yet fall prey to neglect.
engelsbergideas.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Where are you getting your news? It's worth pondering before you send your next query.
www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
An intensive international study was coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and led by the BBC
www.bbc.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Here's another reason why South Korea is a prized destination for migrant workers from Nepal 👇
nepalnowpod.bsky.social Nepal Now: On the Move podcast @nepalnowpod.bsky.social · Oct 27
The K-HaMi project has set an ambitious goal: to provide options in Nepal so that former migrant workers to South Korea won't feel the need to go abroad again to work. Listen now to the full episode to find out how it's doing. It's on any podcast app or 👉 bit.ly/49b9B10
Text 1 The main goal is to create an environment where Nepali workers can bring the knowledge and skills they've developed in Korea and transition that into Nepali communities. If we can achieve this, Nepal will not be like a one-stop shop for migrants before they go abroad again. We can actually have opportunities for people to thrive.” Text 2 —SIMRAN SHAH, K-HaMi reintegration project
October 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Driver hit a 9 year old child riding in a crosswalk with the walk signal and then apparently got out of their car to blame the kid.

Halifax car brain at its finest. Did anyone witness this?
Screenshot from the Caught on Dashcam Nova Scotia group on Facebook: •• Anonymous participant • 10h • My son (9) was biking while his sister and dad were on a e scooter. They were crossing bayview on Bedford highway and this guy hit my son, made him fall off his bike, it shook my son up pretty bad. But the guy had the audacity to get out of his car and blame my bf and my son saying it didn't say walk, when it did, they waited for it to say walk before crossing. I know this isn't cam and just a picture, but if anybody has any dash cam video of this please send it to the group to send to me. Or post on this post. This is buddy's plate, someone else that seen it happen got a picture of it. It happen around 610 Wednesday October 22nd.
October 25, 2025 at 12:14 PM