Mike Hager
@mikehager.bsky.social
Journalist at @theglobeandmail.com covering the political, economic and social issues that affect us all.
News tips, please: mhager@globeandmail.com
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News tips, please: mhager@globeandmail.com
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Lapu-Lapu festival suspect should have been in hospital before attack, experts say
Health team missed multiple red flags ahead of the car-ramming in B.C., past and present members of tribunal say
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Nancy MacDonald and I spoke to four past and current members of the provincial review board that oversees the care of people like the #LapuLapu Day attack suspect and they all had damning assessments of how he was treated before 11 people were killed www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/briti... #BCpoli
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A few snippets from the 2nd edition of Pulse Check, out yesterday (if you sign up now you'll still get a copy).
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few snippets from the 2nd edition of Pulse Check, out yesterday (if you sign up now you'll still get a copy).
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
#ICYMI this is my 2x monthly Canadian healthcare newsletter at @pressprogress.ca, which you can sign up for at the link in my bio.
1. Title and intro with a brief note from yours truly ✍🏽
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My dispatch from the Global Health Security Forum in Vancouver this week, where several public health leaders from around the world spoke on common themes: trust, and the threat of misinformation to global health
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e0c398c...
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COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on trust, public-health experts say
Experts from around the world share lessons from the pandemic at a forum in Vancouver
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November 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
My dispatch from the Global Health Security Forum in Vancouver this week, where several public health leaders from around the world spoke on common themes: trust, and the threat of misinformation to global health
Gift link: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/e0c398c...
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real estate agent: here are FACTS about the skytrain to langley the media is HIDING from you
first fact: here’s a straightforward thing the cbc told me
try harder
first fact: here’s a straightforward thing the cbc told me
try harder
November 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
real estate agent: here are FACTS about the skytrain to langley the media is HIDING from you
first fact: here’s a straightforward thing the cbc told me
try harder
first fact: here’s a straightforward thing the cbc told me
try harder
The CFIA says professional marksmen offered the “most appropriate and humane option" for killing the hundreds of massive birds.
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The CFIA says professional marksmen offered the “most appropriate and humane option" for killing the hundreds of massive birds.
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Founders of Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalinin have just been found guilty of drug trafficking.
Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
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Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
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November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Founders of Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalinin have just been found guilty of drug trafficking.
Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
@pressprogress.ca
Justice Murray rules CDSA exemption didn’t include procurement & distribution.
“There is no doubt all of DULF’s actions were for one purpose.”
@pressprogress.ca
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Drug User Liberation Front founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have been found guilty of all charges. A lot people upset in this courtroom right now.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Drug User Liberation Front founders Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum have been found guilty of all charges. A lot people upset in this courtroom right now.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
Defence going to be mounting a constitutional challenge.
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SCOOP (free, as it's FOIA-based!): I obtained 1,665 pgs of documents about "Bicken Ben," a growing private school the Zuckerbergs ran illegally out of their Palo Alto compound
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted
Neighbors complained about noise, security guards, and hordes of traffic. An unlicensed school named after the Zuckerbergs’ pet chicken tipped them over the edge.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
SCOOP (free, as it's FOIA-based!): I obtained 1,665 pgs of documents about "Bicken Ben," a growing private school the Zuckerbergs ran illegally out of their Palo Alto compound
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Neighbors complained the school for years. Then, in 2024, they reached their breaking point:
www.wired.com/story/mark-z...
Breaking: Canada's Supreme Court quashes B.C. #ostrich farm's bid to stop cull of more than 300 birds once hit by bird flu www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of ostrich cull
Canada’s food regulator is now able to restart a cull it began prepping for in September while the case was before the court
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November 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Breaking: Canada's Supreme Court quashes B.C. #ostrich farm's bid to stop cull of more than 300 birds once hit by bird flu www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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"Ren's arguments are riddled with fictitious case law — possible artificial intelligence (AI) "hallucinations" that sent B.C.'s assessment authority on a wild goose chase in search of legal precedent that doesn't exist."
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#CBC #news #AI again
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#CBC #news #AI again
AI 'hallucinations' could prove real problem for controversial owner of fire-ravaged property | CBC News
As the owner of a fire-ravaged Vancouver property he's been accused of neglecting, Fu De Ren has defended himself in civil proceedings and bylaw trials. But his inclusion of alleged AI "hallucinations...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"Ren's arguments are riddled with fictitious case law — possible artificial intelligence (AI) "hallucinations" that sent B.C.'s assessment authority on a wild goose chase in search of legal precedent that doesn't exist."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#CBC #news #AI again
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
#CBC #news #AI again
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Also, I found @nationalobserver.com's Civic Searchlight tour quite helpful for this story. Beyond everything else, it's a quick and easy way to get to the right spot in a council video.
civicsearchlight.nationalobserver.com
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November 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Also, I found @nationalobserver.com's Civic Searchlight tour quite helpful for this story. Beyond everything else, it's a quick and easy way to get to the right spot in a council video.
civicsearchlight.nationalobserver.com
civicsearchlight.nationalobserver.com
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As Geoffrey York observes, the "persecution of Christians" that has led Trump to threaten war against Nigeria is about as real as the "violence against white farmers" in South Africa -- that is, not real at all, just an easily fact-checked online meme
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Trump threatens military attack on Nigeria in response to alleged persecution of Christians
Threats are response to a campaign by U.S. Christian groups and politicians who describe Nigerian attacks as genocide, a claim analysts say is inaccurate
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
As Geoffrey York observes, the "persecution of Christians" that has led Trump to threaten war against Nigeria is about as real as the "violence against white farmers" in South Africa -- that is, not real at all, just an easily fact-checked online meme
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...
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Jeff Jones continuing to do yeoman’s work bringing the O&G closure liability fiasco to #ableg and #cdnpoli.
Willful ignorance at the top — among the c-suite, auditors and investors — will keep pushing this bill down onto taxpayers’ lap.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Willful ignorance at the top — among the c-suite, auditors and investors — will keep pushing this bill down onto taxpayers’ lap.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Insufficient disclosure obscuring billions in Alberta oil sands liabilities, advocates say
Shareholders of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies could face a shortfall of tens of billions of dollars tied to spent wells, oil sands mines
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November 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Jeff Jones continuing to do yeoman’s work bringing the O&G closure liability fiasco to #ableg and #cdnpoli.
Willful ignorance at the top — among the c-suite, auditors and investors — will keep pushing this bill down onto taxpayers’ lap.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Willful ignorance at the top — among the c-suite, auditors and investors — will keep pushing this bill down onto taxpayers’ lap.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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Friday news dump: Today is my last day at Reuters. It's been a wild few years and I've been so lucky to work with some of the most talented, versatile and dedicated people in the biz. Cannot wait for what's next.
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Friday news dump: Today is my last day at Reuters. It's been a wild few years and I've been so lucky to work with some of the most talented, versatile and dedicated people in the biz. Cannot wait for what's next.
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so @matteowong.bsky.social & I wrote on data centers: arguably the most important buildings in the world & are, in a way, holding the economy hostage. Byzantine financial instruments, private equity, depreciating tech, hype, $trillion valuations. it’s all there. an ai crash prob starts here.
Here’s How the AI Crash Happens
The U.S. is becoming an Nvidia-state.
www.theatlantic.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
so @matteowong.bsky.social & I wrote on data centers: arguably the most important buildings in the world & are, in a way, holding the economy hostage. Byzantine financial instruments, private equity, depreciating tech, hype, $trillion valuations. it’s all there. an ai crash prob starts here.
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HURRICANE MELISSA SUPPORT FOR JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
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🕌 Dar Al Islam JamaicaHurricane Melissa Emergency ReliefA powerful Category 5 hurricane is approaching Jamaica. Many families are at risk — especially those already struggling. Dar Al Islam Jamaica is...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
HURRICANE MELISSA SUPPORT FOR JAMAICA 🇯🇲
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Here are a few Jamaican orgs that are doing relief work - please donate and/or share!
Food for the Poor Jamaica: www.foodforthepoorja.org
Helping Hands Jamaica: helpinghandsjamaica.com/donate
Dar Al Islam Jamaica: donorbox.org/dar-al-islam...
Judge in Vancouver murder trial: "Morning members of the jury, it might have been a late night for some of you."
#Bluejays #WorldSeries
#Bluejays #WorldSeries
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Judge in Vancouver murder trial: "Morning members of the jury, it might have been a late night for some of you."
#Bluejays #WorldSeries
#Bluejays #WorldSeries
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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
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Hi so I'm about to launch a Canadian healthcare newsletter with @pressprogress.ca
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1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
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1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
Sign Up for PressProgress’ Pulse Check Newsletter
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October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hi so I'm about to launch a Canadian healthcare newsletter with @pressprogress.ca
If you sign up, I'll be in your inbox 2x a month w exclusive health news, info, research, and more, all broken down and digestible for you.
1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
If you sign up, I'll be in your inbox 2x a month w exclusive health news, info, research, and more, all broken down and digestible for you.
1st edition goes out soon, see for yourself! pressprogress.ca/pulsecheck/
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Bike mechanics are vital to the shift to greener transportation, but they typically do work that’s precarious, low-pay and not backed up by formal training.
Mechanics want that to change, but they’ve got a bureaucratic hurdle in the way: a dedicated NOC code.
my latest for @pressprogress.ca ⬇️
Mechanics want that to change, but they’ve got a bureaucratic hurdle in the way: a dedicated NOC code.
my latest for @pressprogress.ca ⬇️
Bike mechanics want the government to recognize the job as a distinct profession and skilled trade.
Right now, they're officially grouped with workers who repair accordions, jukeboxes and the safety valves on pipelines.
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Right now, they're officially grouped with workers who repair accordions, jukeboxes and the safety valves on pipelines.
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We Don’t Know How Many Bike Mechanics Are in Canada. That’s a Problem.
Workers who service bicycles want the government to recognize the job as a distinct profession and skilled trade
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October 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Bike mechanics are vital to the shift to greener transportation, but they typically do work that’s precarious, low-pay and not backed up by formal training.
Mechanics want that to change, but they’ve got a bureaucratic hurdle in the way: a dedicated NOC code.
my latest for @pressprogress.ca ⬇️
Mechanics want that to change, but they’ve got a bureaucratic hurdle in the way: a dedicated NOC code.
my latest for @pressprogress.ca ⬇️
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. @ebner.bsky.social's accompanying deep dive on bail reform:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
And in podcast form: www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
And in podcast form: www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
Canadians say too many people are getting out on bail. The data paint a complex picture
Political and public calls for stricter rules raise some concern about the infringement of Charter rights
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October 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
. @ebner.bsky.social's accompanying deep dive on bail reform:
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
And in podcast form: www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
And in podcast form: www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/the...
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Ottawa proposes more than 80 Criminal Code changes to toughen bail and sentencing laws, @ebner.bsky.social reports. If passed, key changes would include making it harder to get bail for a list of crimes, such as B&E and sexual assault involving choking.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Ottawa proposes ‘sweeping’ reforms to bail and sentencing laws
Federal Liberals tabled a bill that includes 80 changes to the Criminal Code
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October 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ottawa proposes more than 80 Criminal Code changes to toughen bail and sentencing laws, @ebner.bsky.social reports. If passed, key changes would include making it harder to get bail for a list of crimes, such as B&E and sexual assault involving choking.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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This story is well-reported and the case is infuriatingly simple.
This renter successfully fought off multiple eviction attempts but still lives with her belongings packed into moving boxes. She’s concerned her landlord will try to evict her again.
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...
How Many Times Can a Landlord Try to Evict a Renter in BC? | The Tyee
Janet Fraser fought her eviction at BC Supreme Court, and won. That doesn’t mean her ordeal is over.
thetyee.ca
October 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
This story is well-reported and the case is infuriatingly simple.