Ben Dooley

🚨 🚨 Allowing jets at the Island Airport could lead to the loss of over 100 storeys in the planned residential buildings in the Port Lands. It’s a fine example of how jets don’t fit on our waterfront! Read more: ontario.transportaction.ca/wordpress/wp... #topoli #onpoli #cdnpoli

David Akin's Roundup: Jobless spike. Cherry war. Kinew's clocks. SAT MAR 14

▶️ Jobless spike. ▶️ Cherry war. ▶️ Kinew's clocks.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli Roundup for SAT MAR 14
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Losing 84K jobs in February marks ‘gut punch’ for Canada’s economy: experts - National | Globalnews.ca Those job losses were sharply lower than expected and the agency said more than 100,000 jobs were lost in full-time work, while private sector employment fell by 73,000 positions.

“This comes as the trade war & U.S. tariffs continue to hammer Canada’s economy & job market…The Iran war has also added uncertainty to global economies as oil prices skyrocket…”

Our country’s economy, so many people, devastated by a specific, intentional economic attack.

What should we call that?

The Jas Johal Show Political Happy Hour - March 13, 2026 Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · March 14 · Bonus · 48m

On this week’s Jas Johal Political Happy Hour

Indigenous title rulings and property rights in BC, an NDP MP crosses the floor boosting Mark Carney, a GoFundMe lawsuit targeting Mayor Ken Sim, and a new police academy coming to Vancouver. #bcpoli #cdnpoli

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Canada announces a $35 billion Arctic military base upgrade plan Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 13 · Bonus · 10m

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is “fully prepared” to defend the Arctic — after being asked whether tensions between the U.S. and Greenland have been resolved. We discuss the arctic military base upgrade plan with @michael-byers.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Eyebrows raised after a man convicted of killing his girlfriend receives a lighter sentence due to his race Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 13 · Bonus · 11m

A B.C. judge gave a lighter sentence in a Burnaby stabbing case after considering an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment. Should race and life circumstances factor into sentencing? We discuss with @robdhanukc.bsky.social : podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

“If the right to be safe on your land is activism, then I guess I'm an activist.” landowner Mark Dorin believes the UCP is NOT standing up for landowners.

He’s blocking access to his property because he says the leasing company hasn’t paid him for 3 years.

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Judge rejects Alberta teachers' bid to pause back-to-work legislation Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 13 · 8m

A judge rejected the Alberta Teachers' Association's bid for an injunction- what now?

Chatted with ATA prez Jason Schilling about the ruling, the next legal move and how much the province has done to address concerns since ordering teachers back to class

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Canada barely sells fresh potatoes to Mexico. That’s about to change - National | Globalnews.ca Currently, almost all of Canada’s potato trade with Mexico consists of frozen potatoes and processed items such as frozen french fries.

The CFIA has reached an agreement with its Mexican counterpart agency on arrangements that will allow shipments of fresh Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico.

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U.S. DOJ charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter - National | Globalnews.ca Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who opened fire in a classroom.

Shooter Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was barred from possessing a gun because of a previous felony conviction.

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U.S. expands trade investigations into more countries, including Canada - National | Globalnews.ca The U.S. will look at whether the countries have policies or practices that "are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce."

The United States Trade Representative announced earlier this week that it was launching investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on the European Union and a handful of other countries.

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More than $500K raised for 78-year-old DoorDash driver forced out of retirement - National | Globalnews.ca More than half a million dollars has been raised for a 78-year-old delivery driver, who came out of retirement after his wife lost her job.

A U.S. woman posted a TikTok video of a senior man delivering her order, and asked viewers to help her "find this precious man" and learn "why is he door dashing at this age."

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Canadian man found dead in boat off Belize coast | Globalnews.ca The drifting boat came into contact with a cruise ship that was able to rescue a woman on board, but it could not take the body. Days later the boat was brought to shore.

Local media in the Central American country of Belize have identified a man found dead in a drifting catamaran off the country’s coast as a Canadian from Vancouver.

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Emma Heming Willis launches dementia research fund in Bruce’s name - National | Globalnews.ca 'Bruce has always led with generosity and heart, and I know he would be proud to see this effort helping families facing this disease,' Emma Heming Willis said.

"This journey has opened my eyes to the realities so many families face when a loved one is living with frontotemporal dementia," Emma Heming Willis said.

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David Akin's Roundup: Lawful access. Arctic billions. Texas record. FRI MAR 13

▶️Lawful access. ▶️ Arctic billions. ▶️ Texas record.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli Roundup for FRI MAR 13 is up.
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A blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river: U.S. faces weather chaos - National | Globalnews.ca Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue said he expects extreme weather in all 50 states.

A heat dome will form early next week and park over the Southwest U.S., raising the temperatures to potentially record-breaking levels.

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Companies can no longer charge for changing or cancelling internet, cellphone plans | Globalnews.ca 'We are taking action to give Canadians more control over their Internet and cellphone services,' Vicky Eatrides, chairperson and chief executive officer of the CRTC, said.

The CRTC says it is eliminating extra fees to activate, change or cancel a plan, giving consumers more flexibility to manage their plans and take advantage of better offers.

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Is cyberattack on U.S. health care firm the next phase of the Iran war? - National | Globalnews.ca Some experts say that a cyberwar through 'proxies' may be the next stage of the Iran war, with civilian infrastructure also coming under threat.

"Modern wars are increasingly fought through code," said an expert to Global News.

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Jack Osbourne names newborn baby girl Ozzy in honour of late father - National | Globalnews.ca Jack and his wife Aree Gearhart announced that they welcomed a baby girl, seven months after his father died at the age of 76.

Jack Osbourne revealed that his daughter was born on the morning of March 5, weighing seven pounds and 12 ounces.

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Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits - National | Globalnews.ca Some Canadians who wanted to leave Kuwait had been denied exit permits by their employers. "The situation is a hostage-like one," one Canadian there said.

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Retired air force major-general missing for nearly 2 weeks, FBI joins search - National | Globalnews.ca Retired Air Force Major General William 'Neil' McCasland left his home on foot at 11 a.m. local time on Feb. 27 and has not been in contact with his family or friends since.

Speculation about Neil McCasland's involvement with UFOs and extraterrestrials was quashed by his wife, who called it "misinformation."

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‘Active shooter’ at Jewish synagogue outside Detroit, police say - National | Globalnews.ca FBI Director Kash Patel said agents are on scene of an 'apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation' at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.

FBI Director Kash Patel said agents are on scene of an “apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation” at the synagogue.

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Ontario influencer killed outside home, OPP join hunt for murder suspect | Globalnews.ca Ontario Provincial Police are joining the hunt for a murder suspect after an Ontario woman was stabbed multiple times while leaving a home earlier this month.

The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Nancy Grewal, a Punjabi social-media influencer who had posted videos speaking out against Khalistan extremism.

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Kelly Clarkson says she never received her ‘American Idol’ prizes - National | Globalnews.ca 'They said you get a car, and I needed it because my car was bashed in and I couldn't afford the deductible,' Clarkson said of her 'American Idol' win in 2002.

"I did not get a car. And then Clay Aiken, who didn’t win the second season, got a car," Kelly Clarkson said.

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Police warn of steady number of sextortion cases targeting youth in Edmonton Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 11 · 10m

Canada saw a 347% jump in online child exploitation from 2014 and 2024.

In Edmonton, there were nearly 200 cases of child sexploitation last year.

Chatted with Amanda Todd's mom Carol about how to have the tough talk with kids, and red flags to look out for.

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Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims are suing OpenAI Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 11 · Bonus · 11m

After the Tumbler Ridge school shooting, questions are growing about what tech companies should do when AI flags violent behaviour online. @jayedelson.bsky.social joins us: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Tensions at Vancouver City Hall brew into a legal battle Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 11 · Bonus · 12m

Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for defamation after Sim repeated a claim Orr distributed illegal drugs — something the mayor later apologized for. We break down the fallout with @stewartprest.ca: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Mickey Rourke evicted from his L.A. home over nearly $60K in unpaid rent - National | Globalnews.ca 'Withholding rent was not a decision I made lightly. I simply could not continue paying for a house that was in such poor condition,' Mickey Rourke claimed.

Mickey Rourke claimed there were "ongoing rodent issues" that were “never fully resolved."

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Young Canadian men more likely to say gender equality has gone ‘far enough’ - National | Globalnews.ca The Ipsos results were part of a 29-country survey done with the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London that was released last week.

Ipsos data found 57 per cent of young males surveyed think Canada has done enough in giving women equal rights to men, compared to 40 per cent of Canadians overall.

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“It's night and day.”

A harrowing tale of long ER waits, uncertain treatments and a 600 name wait list for a specialist

Chatted with Edmonton's Rayanne Boychuck who says health care has grossly deteriorated in AB since her first serious diagnosis 15 years ago

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