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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 2d

The hate crime charge against Alexa Wilkinson for photographing vandalism of the New York Times building is a dangerous precedent, no matter what you think of Wilkinson.

Journalist or not, photography isn’t a hate crime

Gatekeeping over hate crime charges misses the forest for the trees

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

2 million rally in Italy for Gaza as general strike halts key services

Over 2 million people across Italy have rallied in more than 100 cities for a one-day general strike.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 2d

The proposed bill would let:

* mail be searched without a warrant
* allow intelligence officials to cancel immigration documents
* give access to online activity without a warrant

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association worries it may violate charter rights

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Conservatives won't support Liberal border bill without major changes: Pierre Poilievre | CBC News

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal Liberals must either heavily amend their border bill or introduce a new piece of proposed legislation if they want support to pass it into law.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 3d

“Making her hold flags” seems like strange framing since this appears to be among the lesser — albeit weirder — allegations.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 3d

Activists were allegedly deprived of food, water and sleep, physically and verbally abused, and humiliated, all for the crime of trying to break an illegal siege.
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Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

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Taylor Noakes @taylornoakes.com · 3d

We live in a country where a former cabinet minister can accuse a veteran journalist of being a spy with absolute impunity, without providing any evidence whatsoever, and the MPs & experts present raised no objection

The spy who wasn't, latest @thewalrus.ca

#cdnpoli

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Forged KGB Documents Used to Smear Journalist in Parliament | The Walrus

Ex-MP Chris Alexander accused David Pugliese of being a Russian spy. Forensic experts now say the evidence was fabricated

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George Fraser @frasergeorg.bsky.social · 4d

There is no Alberta oil. It's Canada's oil. There is no Saskatchewan potash. It's Canada's potash. The entire country has the right to your resources, according to Scott Moe.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

'There is no B.C. coast. It's Canada's coast': Sask. premier supports Alta. pipeline proposal | CBC News

Sask. Premier Scott Moe repeated his support for the proposed pipeline between Alberta and the northern B.C. coast earlier this week by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

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Cara McKenna @caramck.bsky.social · 5d

proud to be part of this amazing group of CAJ mentors! Apply below if you want to learn about editing from me, an old news curmudgeon trapped in a 35 year old’s body.

Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 5d

How does an expert journalist find stories? Avoid lawsuits? Meet sources? If you're just starting your journalism career and want to learn from someone who has found some of answers the hard way, apply to the CAJ's mentorship program. Deadline to apply is Oct 8
Apply today: caj.ca/mentorship

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Luke LeBrun @lukelebrun.ca · 5d

On a positive note, CBC's Ombudsman found a segment on a 2023 anti-LGBTQ+ rally did not violate CBC's journalistic standards

The review concluded that yes, you can interview trans people about the impact of discrimination against their community without giving equal airtime to "the other side"

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 5d

“The fact that there is not a private proponent despite obviously huge willingness on the part of Alberta to subsidize this using tax dollars should tell you everything you need to know about the reality of this project, which is that it is not a real project.” #bcpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

As Smith Pushes New Pipeline Plan, Eby Says No Way | The Tyee

BC premier decries environmental risk of tanker traffic from proposed northern terminal.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 5d

I believe they are separate and the Freedom Flotilla, with the Canadians, is still sailing. I could be wrong.

But that shouldn't stop the Canadian government from speaking out on their behalf.

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Sherwin Arnott @sherwinarnott.org · 6d

A First Nations politician's office was set on fire on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This isn't the first act of violence against Nahanni Fontaine's office. Her windows were smashed last week. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's constituency office hit by fire | CBC News

A fire struck Manitoba Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's West Kildonan constituency office early Tuesday morning, a week after the windows were smashed.

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 5d

Based on their tracker, it looks like they are part of another flotilla that's still sailing toward Gaza...?

Follow here for updates: bsky.app/profile/cana...

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 5d

I'm not seeing a single mention of the six Canadians on the Sumud Flotilla in any major news outlets.

Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 6d

As others, including Ireland, rush to help their citizens involved with the flotilla, here’s what Canada’s government told me of the six Canadians on board:

“The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad.”

Screenshot of an email.

media@international.gc.ca writes:

Hi Rachel, We will get back to you asap. Thanks,

In a follow up:

Please see our response:
The Government of Canada is not able to guarantee the safety of Canadian travelers, or to provide them with security and protection abroad. The decision to travel is personal, and individuals are responsible for their own safety abroad. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) advises Canadians avoid all travel to Palestine due to the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip and the unpredictable security situation in the West Bank. More information is available on our travel advice webpage.
While the Goverment of Canada has no plans to accompany the flotilla, this does not in any way detract from Canada's position that humanitarian assistance into Gaza must be immediately scaled-up to address the catastrophic humanitarian situation. We continue to urge Israel to allow the immediate entry of UN-coordinated humanitarian assistance, via land crossings, into and throughout Gaza.
Since October 2023, Canada has committed more than $400 million in international assistance in response to the current crises in Palestine.
The immediate priority must be a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages, and a sustained influx in UN-led humanitarian aid. Canada is committed to continue

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Amanda Follett Hosgood @amandafollett.bsky.social · 6d

David Eby says he was “being polite” when he humoured the Alberta premier’s pipeline plans.

“Don’t mistake my politeness for weakness on protecting our economy and our coast.”

@thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/10...

As Smith Pushes New Pipeline Plan, Eby Says No Way | The Tyee

BC premier decries environmental risk of tanker traffic from proposed northern terminal.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 6d

Meanwhile the offshoot One B.C. Party is basically making this their entire brand

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B.C. Conservative Party staffer fired after comments on orange shirts | CBC News

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad is facing calls to denounce a statement by a caucus staffer who called the Survivors' flag — which commemorates the deaths at residential schools — a “disgrace” an...

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Canada's National Observer @nationalobserver.com · 6d

BREAKING
Danielle Smith says Alberta itself will be the proponent for a new pipeline to the BC coast.

BREAKING: Alberta announces new pipeline application

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new proposed pipeline on Wednesday to carry oil from Alberta to the West Coast. The province itself will be the proponent applying to the federal Major Proje...

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING: Israel has begun intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is carrying 500 people from around the world seeking to bring aid to Palestinians starved by Israel's siege.

The crew includes 24 Americans, EU Members of Parliament, Nelson Mandela’s grandson, and Greta Thunberg.

BREAKING: Israel Begins Intercepting 44-Ship Global Sumud Flotilla

The massive flotilla, which Italian and Spanish ships shadowed until it approached Gaza, is the fourth one attacked in the last year.

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Andrew Kurjata @akurjata.ca · 6d

If you need any other reasons not to travel to the States, solidarity may be a new one www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Canada issues warning for citizens with gender-neutral passports travelling to U.S. | CBC News

The Canadian government is warning citizens who list "X" as their gender on their passports could have problems entering the U.S.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 6d

Jane Goodall's work insisting, with evidence from her brilliant and tenacious fieldwork, that we were not so separate from animals, and they were much more like us than the Eurocentric theorists asserted, was so important.

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 6d

Close to 65k watching the livefeed from the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Gaza.

Israel seems to be intercepting right now.

All eyes needed.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA

YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla

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Judy Trinh @judytrinh.bsky.social · 7d

A 72 year old woman in Edgewood, B.C. is doused in gasoline and punched in the face. RCMP say the suspect was associated with the protest camp at Universal Ostrich Farms and was arrested. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

RCMP investigate alleged assault of woman who lives beside B.C. ostrich farm

The RCMP are providing round the clock protection for a B.C., resident who lives next to Universal Ostrich Farms (UOF) after a masked man doused the woman in gasoline and punched her in the face.

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Seth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 7d

So Trump is imposing new tariffs on Canadian lumber & on films produced outside the US.

*Notice that the one industry he is leaving unharmed is oil & gas?*

It's a tell...🧵

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Canadian softwood producers hit with new 10% tariff on lumber shipments into U.S.

Trump issued a proclamation Monday night, imposing a new tariff on imports of softwood from Canada and other countries, effective Oct. 14

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Jimmy Thomson @jameswsthomson.com · 7d

If I may redirect your attention north of the border to our own disturbing uses of power: this is, to use @amberbracken.bsky.social's phrase, chilling.

RCMP tried to get photojournalist Amber Bracken charged and detained without bail, documents show

Bracken was arrested in 2021 after Mounties removed protesters blocking access to a Coastal GasLink construction site in B.C.

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The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · 8d

RCMP tried to get photojournalist Amber Bracken charged and detained without bail, documents show

Bracken was arrested in 2021 after Mounties removed protesters blocking access to a Coastal GasLink construction site in B.C.

www.theglobeandmail.com

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