Canadians increasingly impatient with climate-change deniers

The past couple of years have provided many examples of extreme weather events that, according to scientists, were exacerbated by climate change.

These events, which used to be featured in the back pages of newspapers or during the final moments of newscasts, are now in Canada. British Columbians endured an extreme heat wave in July, which has been followed this month by heavy rainfall and severe flooding.

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Toronto School Board Bans European Children’s Literature, Destroys 5000 Books

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has banned a plethora of European children’s literature and destroyed 5,000 books for being “offensive.”

As reported by the National Post, some 30 books were burned for “educational purposes” and then the ashes were used as fertilizer to plant a tree.

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Labour shortage and supply chain crisis will cause “perfect storm” heading into Christmas season: report

For many Canadians, Christmas may be a challenging time as a result of ongoing supply chain issues and severe labour shortages.

According to a report by Express Employment Professionals, the combination of high demand, labour shortages and supply chain issues will lead to the “perfect storm” this Christmas season.

In its report, Express indicates that in addition to supply chain delays, the biggest issue for Canadians is a shortage of jobs in the supply chain network.

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A “safe” vaccine doesn’t require a document explaining how to handle serious heart issues (IN CHILDREN) resulting from said vax

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Outrage after two journalists detained at Indigenous protest in Canada

Press organizations in Canada have condemned the arrest of two journalists who were detained while covering Indigenous-led resistance to a controversial pipeline project and remain in custody.

Amber Bracken, an award-winning photojournalist who has previously worked with the Guardian, and Michael Toledano, a documentary film-maker, were arrested on Friday by Royal Canadian Mounted police officers who were enforcing a court-ordered injunction in British Columbia. More than a dozen protesters were also arrested.

Who?

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UNDRIP is only affecting BC so far, wait until it’s in full swing

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Vaccine superheroes: Experts impressed with communications that target children

Whether using a video of Batman shadowing a public health professional or a picture of a purple cartoon character playing hockey, Canadian health units and science communication groups are trying to find ways to inspire young audiences to get the COVID-19 vaccine days before the country is expected to begin the next phase of its immunization drive.

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Canada urged to put more weight behind Ukraine NATO bid as Russian buildup continues

As senior U.S. officials become increasingly concerned that Russia is not bluffing, the former president of Ukraine is urging Canada to become more actively involved in his country’s bid for NATO membership.

Petro Poroshenko, in an interview with CBC News, said the ongoing buildup of Russian forces on the border with Ukraine lends a fresh urgency to the 13-year-old effort to become part of the Western military and security alliance.

He’s urging member countries to offer a pathway to full NATO membership at the next leaders’ summit in Madrid, and he believes Canada, as an original sponsor of Ukraine’s ambitions, has an important role to play.

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Trudeau’s Internet Censorship A “Great Leap Forward” In Erosion Of Democracy

Former Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commissioner Timothy Denton has some very direct words for Canadians regarding our Liberal Government’s proposed Internet Censorship legislation.

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