Avi Lewis Right On One Thing!

Avi Lewis Right On One Thing!

Avi Lewis demands Mark Carney ban stores from using personal info to set prices

OTTAWA—Taking aim at major corporations in his Parliament Hill debut, new NDP Leader Avi Lewis demanded Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney ban what he called an “unfair” and “downright creepy” practice of “surveillance pricing,” where retailers use data to tailor prices to individual consumers.

With emerging digital tools already under scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators across the U.S., businesses have reportedly been able to hike prices and maximize profits by using artificial intelligence and algorithms to personalize prices based on things like a customer’s search history and demographic information.

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Canada is addressing its shortage of women beaters through immigration

Canada is addressing its shortage of women beaters through immigration

Judge saves Kitchener man who battered ex-gal pal from deportation

The Waterloo Region is breathing a sigh of relief and giving thanks.

Justice Domi­n­ique Kennedy has granted a conditional discharge to a 31-year-old Kitchener man who battered his ex-girlfriend so he wouldn’t be deported to his native India.

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GP who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil ‘because he was struggling to understand her’ is struck off for continuing to work while suspended

GP who asked Muslim woman to remove her veil ‘because he was struggling to understand her’ is struck off for continuing to work while suspended

A GP who continued working after being suspended for asking a Muslim woman to remove her veil has been struck off.

Dr Keith Wolverson was suspended for misconduct after he repeatedly asked the woman to remove her niqab during an appointment, which she eventually did.

He later said it was because she ‘spoke poor English’ and he was ‘struggling to understand her’


I fear bloodshed will be the only way Europe can rid itself of Islam.

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Germany to Limit Ukrainian Men Seeking Asylum

Germany to Limit Ukrainian Men Seeking Asylum

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Berlin will limit the number of Ukrainian men seeking asylum and facilitate their return home.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, April 14, Merz said Berlin would work closely with Kyiv on the issue.

“We will work closely [with Ukraine] on issues related to Ukrainian citizens who have sought asylum in our country and facilitate their return home,” he said.


Someone has to answer WTF is going on in Ukraine.

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How much does Trump hate Canada?

How much does Trump hate Canada?

Canadians aren’t used to being hated by the United States. Stereotyped, sure. Ignored, absolutely. But hated?

We got a taste of it during Donald Trump’s first term. There were tariffs and lies and lots of weirdness then, too. But it seemed to be more between chummy adversaries, rather than outright enemies.

Well, something happened in the intervening four years. Between rounds of golf and trial dates, Mr. Trump seemed to nurture a white-hot animosity toward Canada, for reasons that escape any balanced mind. The MAGA hordes dutifully hopped on the bandwagon, all riled up over the latest scapegoat to be served up to them.

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Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

At least eight students and one teacher have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci has said.

The incident happened at Ayser Calik Secondary School in the Kahramanmaras area, where Cifci said 13 people were also wounded, leaving six in critical condition.

Twitter/XKahramanmaraş

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Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub

Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub

Police are investigating claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted the Australian actor Ruby Rose at a Melbourne nightclub more than a decade ago, allegations the American pop star strenuously denies.

Victoria police on Wednesday said in a statement: “Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating [an alleged] historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.

“Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD.

h/t Mauser and Patti Jo

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Nuclear reactor on moon crucial to U.S. ‘space superiority,’ Trump officials say

Nuclear reactor on moon crucial to U.S. ‘space superiority,’ Trump officials say

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — Establishing a permanent U.S. base on the moon, including a nuclear reactor, is crucial before China or Russia does, top Trump administration officials said Tuesday at a major space conference.

The recent success of the Artemis II lunar mission, officials said, catapulted the U.S. ahead of its adversaries in a critical national security priority: space dominance. The Trump administration says it is taking a whole-of-government approach to developing technology that will support deep-space exploration and a long-term lunar presence.

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Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU

Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU

Finnish President Alexander Stubb says he exchanges messages with Prime Minister Mark Carney almost every day.

“We’re tight,” Stubb said with a smile.

Now, Stubb and Carney have the opportunity to talk in person.

Stubb is in Ottawa for his first official bilateral meetings with Canada’s prime minister. The pair are working to develop trade and defence ties, according to Carney’s office.


Not sure how long the EU has left and besides I thought we were on the waiting list for the Great Big China Co-Prosperity Sphere?

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France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

A 19-year-old Afghan is set to stand trial in France after being accused of repeatedly abusing goats and sheep near Marseille.

The suspect was arrested on the night of April 10th by the anti-crime brigade (BAC) in the municipality of Les Pennes-Mirabeau, following a series of incidents reported by livestock owners. Since early 2026, farmers had reported finding various injured animals, all showing signs of sexual abuse. Some animals were found with their legs bound.

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