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New Democrats have repeatedly raised concerns about the UAE’s human rights record with the Liberals – including the UAE’s role in the genocide in Sudan.
Canada should not sign a trade deal with a country fueling genocide and weapons should not be shipped while this continues.
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Today is International Animation Day.
For decades, the National Film Board has revolutionized animation. There are many great films but my personal favourite is The Log Driver's Waltz.
Created to foster national unity, it is beloved.
This is the story.
📸NFB
🧵 1/7
ALT Cartoon man in a red hat and plaid shirt balances on a floating log across a stream, arms stretched wide holding oversized orange-and-blue weights, smiling with a wooden cabin and trees in the background.
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Canadians are tough. So was Elsie MacGill, the first woman to earn a degree in aeronautical engineering, she advanced aviation in Canada designing for harsh winter conditions, while inspiring generations of innovators along the way.❄️✈📸 @LibraryArchives /a148464 – 3222815
ALT Black and white image of Elsie MacGill (1905 – 1980) Library and Archives Canada/a148464
ALT David Boyd, Brian Sheaver, Elsie MacGill and Mary Boyd watching flight of Hurricane aircraft at Canadian Car and Foundry Co. flying field. Library and Archives – 3222815.
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Asking Canadian media producers and on air performers to tell the story of this great Canadian, who been killed in Ukraine. Rest in Peace Jesse Adams.
💔 IN MEMORY OF JESSE ADAMS — A TRUE HERO FOR ANIMALS 💔
It is with enormous sadness that we have learned of the tragic death of Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue Society in Canada, who lost his life while carrying out an animal rescue mission in one of the most dangerous areas of Ukraine.
Jesse dedicated his life to saving animals, even when it meant putting his own life at risk.
We first came to know Jesse in 2021, when Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. Jesse and RainCoast were among the extraordinary organisations that came together to assist KSAR with the evacuation of 285 cats and dogs, helping many find loving forever homes.
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Jesse travelled to the border to help fleeing families and their pets, providing veterinary care, supplies and assistance getting animals to safety.
He returned repeatedly, undertaking increasingly dangerous missions.
Most recently, Jesse worked alongside Animal Rescue Kharkiv, rescuing hundreds of animals from devastated frontline communities under constant threat from drones, missiles and artillery.
These were extraordinary acts of compassion and courage in the face of unimaginable danger.
Jesse knew the risks. He knew every mission could be his last. Yet he continued because he believed animals caught in conflict deserved protection just as much as those living in peace.
Those of us working in animal rescue in conflict zones understand and accept these risks. But few possess the courage to repeatedly travel towards danger when everyone else is trying to escape it.
Jesse was one of those very special people.
His death is a devastating loss to his family, friends, RainCoast and the international animal rescue community.
Our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved him, particularly the Ukrainian rescuers who worked alongside him.
His legacy lives on in every animal he saved and every rescuer he inspired.
Rest in peace, Jesse. The world has lost an extraordinary human being, and the animals have lost a true champion. 🐾💔
With love and deepest respect,
Louise and everyone at War Paws
#JesseAdams #RainCoastDogRescue #WarPaws #Ukraine #AnimalRescue
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#ProportionalRepresentation is an Antidote for National Disunity.
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The male Mandarin is rightly lauded as a stunning duck, but I think the female has a special charm of her own, don't you agree? 😍🦆😊
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Great commentary in the CBC about BC's historically low voter turnout and the role first-past-the-post plays in that, with commentary from Fair Vote Canada.
We need proportional representation so everyone feels they have a voice in our democracy. cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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Israel Has Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza Since Cease-Fire, U.N. Human Rights Panel Says.
“Israeli authorities and forces continue to commit genocidal acts with the genocidal intent to destroy, in whole or in part, the Palestinians in Gaza.”
Gift link:
nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world…
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Arabs invented our numbers. "Alghebra" is an Arabic word for a reason.
Last year's Nobel for Chemistry went to Palestinian-American Omar Yaghi for metal-organic frameworks.
Never mind the irony of RFK Jr accusing others of not being scientifically-minded.
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Japanese activist Yusuke Furusawa speaks to Al Jazeera about why he keeps protesting Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
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Well knock me over with a feather: Black Press has published an article in favour of proportional representation. It admits that the election results do not reflect the popular vote. That we have to keep going over this is like Groundhog Day albernivalleynews.com/2026/1… #bcpoli
Tab - Bat? #levidrome
Here is a #levidrome cryptic clue 😄 The answer is a #levidrome pair (i.e.; tip-pit)!
Clue: bill out of hell
🤔 Hmm...
Quote post (not reply) your answer and #levidrome PLEASE!
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The people of Brazil chose to save the Amazon Rainforest—The lungs of our planet.
Brazil and Serbia have once again proven that the power is in the people, and the people united will never be defeated.
Congratulations, Brazil. The Whole World should thank Brazilians.
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Brazil President Lula da Silva:
“I want to say loud and clear: The Prime Minister of Israel is carrying out a GENOCIDE against women & children. This is a historical FACT.”
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Lula pulls off an astonishing turnaround and will be president of Brazil. A more than four million-vote margin.
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Mayor Olivia Chow. I'm a Toronto ER doc. I care for everyone. I don't belong to a political party. I see the best and worst of everything. I especially care for our city's vulnerable. If you haven't decided - I encourage you to vote for Mayor Chow. Smart and caring.
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At least $50 billion for another pipeline.
$82 billion in new military spending in 5 years.
$300 billion in corporate welfare and mega incentives at an investment summit.
But the cupboard is bare for Parks Canada. Despite the heroic efforts of the @psac_afpc workers who'll remain, camping will be chaos next summer.
If you’re not a big corporation or foreign investor, you might just be invisible to this government.
2,671 PSAC members at Parks Canada received notice this week that their positions may be cut. These cuts put our environment, natural and cultural heritage, parks, and national historic sites at risk.
psacunion.ca/psac-raises-ala…
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The BC Conservative platform cuts $2 billion a year from the budget line that helps pay for hospitals, surgeries, clinics and long-term care
They’re going to privatise our healthcare.
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My mind is blown, BC. You thought you had it bad? You haven’t seen anything yet. Reality is about to hit hard, and you’re going to realize just how good you had it. I hope I’m wrong, but sadly, I don’t think I am. Just WOW. 🤦♀️
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That’s what Conservatives do. They privatize healthcare. Because they get rich that way. They can’t stand to see all those tax dollars going into public healthcare. They want your tax dollars and they absolutely will abuse it.
