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    Pro-Palestine Anti-Israel College Campus Protests

    It’s picked up speed and popularity as a phenomenon, and from the outside looking in, it’s pretty interesting. A Columbia student, identified on social media as Johannah King-Slutzky, a paid instructor and PhD candidate studying “theories of the imagination and poetry as interpreted through a...
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    The Mexican American War

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War Mexico used to control large swaths of what is now the United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Imagine, for a moment, if the Mexicans had not accepted the loss of this territory, and had, with the support of...
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    Iranically Iran, Middle East’s Karen…

    Iran has been in the news a lot lately, trying to “not” have violence spread into a larger Middle Eastern conflict, while spreading violence in the region into a larger Middle Eastern conflict…or at least it sure seems like it from the outside looking in. Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in an...
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    Non-Coalition Coalition that’s Definitely NOT a Coalition…

    It dawned on me that this thread just didn’t exist. It is mentioned a lot (usually by me) across many many (many) other threads….but there’s no thread in and of itself regarding the Non-Coalition Coalition that has ruled our country pretty much since Justin & Jagmeet came out of the closet due...
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    Another “Look Over There!” Moment….

    Jewish groups, including B'nai Brith and the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre (FSWC), have said the second part should be unredacted and disclosed publicly so that Canadians can learn more about the country's shameful history of admitting an untold number of Nazi collaborators after the Second...
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    Grocery Store Chain Tax?

    Canada could impose new taxes on major grocery chains if they do not come up with a convincing plan to limit the rise of food prices, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday. Trudeau said the heads of the largest chains would be summoned to Ottawa with a plan to address rising prices...
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    “Wokeness” in Canada and elsewhere…

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Canada is apparently revelling in its status as the world’s most politically correct country. http://apple.news/AMjBS8cXXRwCMI0CLb89y_Q There are undoubtedly many Canadians who are embarrassed, as I am, by the amusement that the American and British media enjoy...
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    Homeless Tent Cities in Canada

    No homeless “refugees”…..but homeless…. http://www.cjme.com/2023/07/18/tent-city-outside-regina-city-hall-continues-to-grow/ http://www.cjme.com/2023/07/19/regina-police-say-woman-at-city-hall-encampment-died-after-suspected-overdose/...
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    BC Port Strike

    Well, Trudeau/Singh have had much more patience with this group than they did with the Truckers back a February or two…but these Port Workers are still a couple of mountain ranges, and stretch of Prairie, and some Canadian Shield from Ottawa, so… Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is convening the...
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    Sitting in the dark…wishing I had a cup of hot coffee…

    Woke up early….eventually rolled out of bed about 5:30am today. Poured myself a cup of leftover coffee & set the microwave for 60 seconds while I was setting up the pot to make a fresh 12 cups… Before that 60 seconds elapsed…the power shut down. Oh well…& that was over an hour ago. Peaceful &...
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    It’s “Grocery Rebate” Day…July 5th, 2023

    How’re you all gonna spend your newfound fortunes? This week, the federal government will return a small portion of some Canadians’ hard-earned tax dollars to their bank accounts. The Liberals are calling the move a one-time “Grocery Rebate,” supposedly meant to make up for higher food prices...
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    France Protest Riots this last week

    I know we’ve all been busy and living in our own bubbles, but that’s some weird shit going on in Europe right now. Quick, vague, here’s a probably very inaccurate synopsis of what I recall from the last week. 17yr old involved in some hijinks and shenanigans, traffic stop where he didn’t stop...
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    Trudeau’s Newest New Carbon Tax

    With just about a week before the federal government’s new carbon tax kicks in, the Atlantic premiers are calling for a meeting with the prime minister “as soon as possible” — with hopes of halting it. They’ve sent a letter to Justin Trudeau to request the meeting. The premiers say the new...
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    CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) & Bill C-18

    Where to Start? It describes itself in this manner: We are dedicated to ensuring that Canadians have access to a world-class communication system that promotes innovation and enriches their lives. Our role is to implement the laws and regulations set by Parliamentarians who create legislation...
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    Bear Spray Incident at Pool Opening in Regina SK

    The mood at the new Wascana Pool in Regina changed in a flash Thursday afternoon. Smiles were replaced by solemn faces and tears, with onlookers saying there was an incident involving an irritant. Police later confirmed it was bear spray...
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    If Irving Oil leaves New Brunswick, then what??

    “It’s just something they don’t do.” That’s what New Brunswick’s former chief economist, David Campbell, said about Irving Oil’s public announcement of a strategic review, including a possible full or partial sale. The company is mulling existential questions. So why are the Irvings —...
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    Canadian Laws: Statutes and Regulations…

    Background: Canada has two main types of laws: statutes and regulations. There are statutes (like the Criminal Code), which have to be passed in Parliament before becoming law. Statutes set out the broader framework of the rules, like the foundation and framing of a house. Then, there are...
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    eBikes or eScooters

    It’s a weird topic. I’ve had a few encounters, and a couple of them are definitely not positive. It’s kind of a confusing topic, legally anyway. What are your opinions on the subject? http://apple.news/Az8A4fKDKRLqTUA8dPQcKZw
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    Rapporteur David Johnson, Eminent Canadian

    A man with personal connections to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Johnston should have never accepted the position of independent special rapporteur investigating foreign election interference, which was announced Wednesday. (This being Canada, you can’t throw a rock without hitting someone...
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    Wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant

    There is a Canada wide warrant out for this person because they can’t find him, due to his stealthy abilities to blend into the background I am assuming: http://apple.news/AiFDMkiCnTSmgFvr1GSe4NQ A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 31-year-old man who is serving a two-year sentence for...