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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · May 28

B.C. Premier, Opposition Leader spar over solution for Victoria’s Pandora Avenue

David Eby and John Rustad disagree on the way forward for the city’s addictions and homelessness crisis detailed in a recent Globe and Mail investigation

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · May 22

BREAKING: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office said he is “shocked” by the “horrific, antisemitic” shooting of two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington.

Netanyahu said he had instructed Israeli missions around the world to beef up security.

2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC, Noem says

Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening near a Jewish museum.

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The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · May 20

Canadian film producer and distributor Leonardo Fuica says its time for filmmakers from Canada and the U.S. to develop and make movies together as official treaty co-productions.

U.S.–Canada Film Co-Production Treaty Floated At Cannes Amid Trump Tariff Standoff

Canadian film producer and distributor Leonardo Fuica says its time for filmmakers from Canada and the U.S. to develop and make movies together as official treaty co-productions.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 21

Japan’s agriculture minister resigned amid an uproar over his remark that he had never bought a bag of rice, his nation’s staple grain, which is in short supply nationally.

Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice

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Craig Rourke @pineconediaries.com · Jan 7

15/17 🧵In 2015, Marvel Canada descended on Tilt Cove to promote Ant-Man, starring Paul Rudd. Using Canada's smallest town to display some of the smallest billboards and placing a 1-foot billboard in the middle of the community.

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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · May 19

Residents of 'Canada smallest town' are moving out

Entire population of Tilt Cove, 4, relocating to King’s Point #Newfoundland #Labrador

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Residents of 'Canada smallest town' are moving out | CBC News

The four people of Tilt Cove accepted a relocation package. Now they're leaving the town with no permanent residents.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · May 19

Breaking: Trump says Ukraine and Russia will start ceasefire talks "immediately"

Trump Says Ukraine, Russia to Start Ceasefire Talks Immediately

President Donald Trump said that Ukraine and Russia would begin talks “immediately” on ending their war after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · May 18

BREAKING: Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said.

Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's office says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found.

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · May 18

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NDP MPs who challenged interim-leadership process issue statement in support of Don Davies

Three caucus members say they wanted to invite dialogue regarding democratic approaches to decision making

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · May 16

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NDP caucus members dispute appointment of interim leader Don Davies

Three MPs of the federal NDP caucus outlined their concerns in a sharply critical letter to the party’s executive and council

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · May 6

Vancouver-Kingsway MP Don Davies has been chosen as interim leader of the federal NDP, a decision made by the party’s federal council, consulting with caucus. #cdnpoli

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · Apr 30

The co leader of the Green Party of Canada is resigning. #cdnpoli

Jonathan Pedneault @jpedneault.bsky.social · Apr 30

Ce fut un honneur. It’s been an honour.

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · Apr 29

Pete Hoekstra, the new U.S. ambassador to Canada, says he looks forward to working with @MarkJCarney and his party. "I’m also committed to engaging with Canadians from all walks of life," says Hoekstra, who has just arrived in Canada. #cdnpoli

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Steven Chase @stevenchase.bsky.social · Apr 29

Pierre Poilievre projected to lose his Ottawa-area riding, with two polls still to be reported

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Pierre Poilievre projected to lose his Ottawa-area riding, with two polls still to be reported

Liberal challenger Bruce Fanjoy projected to take seat from Conservative Leader who had won seven previous elections

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · Apr 29

Jagmeet Singh says he is stepping down as #NDP leader as soon as an interim leader is appointed. #cdnpoli

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Aaron Sousa ✍️📻 @journosousa.bsky.social · Apr 29

CP NewsAlert: The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that Prime Minister Mark Carney has been elected in the Ottawa riding of Nepean. #cdnpoli #CanadaElections2025

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Apr 29

I’m here at the NDP’s election night party in Burnaby, where leader Jagmeet Singh is hoping to hang onto his seat. Party faithful are feeling relieved the Conservatives didn’t win and say they’re proud of the NDP’s values despite indications their seat count will be greatly reduced. #cdnpoli

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A group of people, many wearing orange clothing, at the NDP’s election night gathering at a Burnaby hotel ballroom

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Polling Canada @canadianpolling.bsky.social · Apr 29

Federal - The Liberals will form the next government

We will have to wait to determine a minority or majority

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · Apr 28

Lively, superbly crafted new short film here from Algonquin-College film student Jamie Carrick, calling the shots as director and showing considerable talent - Stage Fright (2025) - youtu.be/6Kwi79pg-R4?... via
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Stage Fright (2025) - Short Film

YouTube video by Jamie Carrick

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NPR @npr.org · Apr 26

Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.

These Australian twins have gone viral after speaking in synch

Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, identical twins who speak in synch and dedicate themselves to animal conservation.

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Anna Burns @annaburns.bsky.social · Apr 27

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 27

At least 9 people were killed after a driver plowed into a street party Saturday night in Vancouver, British Columbia, the police said.

Car Plows Into Vancouver Street Fair, Killing People

A man was arrested after a vehicle drove into a Filipino community festival on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia, in a “mass casualty incident,” the police said.

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Andrea Woo @andreawoo.bsky.social · Apr 27

RJ Aquino, Chair of Filipino BC, and MLA Mable Elmore in tears at news conference.

Aquino: “Last night was extremely difficult and the community will feel this for a long time.”

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Pulpfiction Books @pfbvan.bsky.social · Apr 27

Made a contribution just now to Filipino BC & The Filipino Centre. If you're moved to do likewise in solidarity with the Filipino community in the wake of last night's mass murder, donations can be received at the following link:

Filipino Community & Cultural Centre — Filipino BC

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