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Ben Mulroney is Blurring the Lines Between Journalism, Business, Lobbying and Partisan Politics New host of Global News’ politics show works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives

Ben Mulroney is blurring the lines between journalism, business, lobbying and partisan politics

The new host of Global News’ national political news show also works for registered lobby groups, advises businesses and hosted election events for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives earlier this year

The New Nuclear Fever, Debunked | The Tyee Politicians who push small reactors raise false hopes that splitting atoms can make a real dent in the climate crisis.

Andrew Nikiforuk: Unfortunately, these claims that nuclear power can provide cheap energy security or reverse the persistent failure of national and global policies to reduce CO2 emissions is an illusion. #abpoli #canpoli

Going with the flow Molten master plan quickly bears fruit

Slather it and they will come.

Ottawa and Nova Scotia outline initial steps in developing offshore wind HALIFAX – A prequalification process for potential bidders is among the initial steps announced Saturday as Ottawa and Nova Scotia look to kick-start the development of Canada’s first offshore wind projects.

HALIFAX – A prequalification process for potential bidders is among the initial steps announced Saturday as Ottawa and Nova Scotia look to kick-start the development of Canada’s first offshore wind projects.

Canadian military colleges report offers honest approach to right the ship In 1980, Kate Armstrong was one of 32 women who joined Royal Military College of Canada as cadets. ‘Most of us had to navigate the skepticism of superiors and fellow cadets alike. We were harassed,…

Opinion: In 1980, Kate Armstrong was one of 32 women who joined Royal Military College of Canada as cadets. ‘Most of us had to navigate the skepticism of superiors and fellow cadets alike. We were harassed, hazed, and tested over and over again.’

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JUST NOW — Our reporters are at the Broadview ICE facility (outside of Chicago) where protestors have been demonstrating since 5:00 a.m.

As a cargo van left the facility, a federal agent on the roof started shooting what seems to be pepper balls at protestors just before 9:00 a.m.

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The Texas Flash Flood Is a Preview of the Chaos to Come Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.

The number of extreme weather disasters has jumped fivefold worldwide over the past 50 years, and the number of deaths has nearly tripled, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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The Trump Administration Wants Your Voter Registration Data. Why? Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

Did you know the Trump Administration has been demanding that states hand over ALL of your voter data? “It's literally everything that you would need to steal someone's identity,” says one expert.

More on what’s at stake:

DOJ Targets Blue States In Voter Roll Lawsuits ‘Driven by Partisanship’ Read more here.

NEW: The DOJ is facing criticism for suing Maine and Oregon for refusing to hand over their voter rolls. Election leaders claim the lawsuits seem to be “driven by partisanship,” targeting Democratic states that defied the department’s demand for private voter data.

From: @mattdcohen.bsky.social

I​t’s Time to Broaden Our Definition of Political Violence In conversations about Charlie Kirk’s murder, pundits and politicians are using the term ​in troublingly narrow ways.

However you define political violence, the right is responsible for much more of it.

The Anti-Defamation League (hardly a left-wing org!) found that all “domestic extremist-related killings” in 2022 were done by right-wing extremists, the vast majority (84%) white supremacists. trib.al/ycZNDE1

The Supreme Court greenlit Trump’s political prosecutions—even the ones that are illegal Thanks, John Roberts.

Chris Christie observed recently that Trump has torn down the traditional barrier between the president’s personal ambitions and the DOJ's power to investigate & prosecute criminal wrongdoing.

As if to prove Christie’s point, Trump publicly threatened to prosecute Christie just a few hours later.

The cover of the September 29, 2025, issue of The New Yorker.

An early look at next week’s cover: "Remote Control,” by Barry Blitt.
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11 Elected Officials Arrested While Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again. Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside.

Breaking News: Eleven Democratic elected officials were arrested in New York City after demanding access to ICE’s migrant detention cells.

Rand Paul Forced to Explain to JD Vance Randomly Killing People Is Bad The vice president said he didn’t “give a sh*t” about criticism of the administration’s decision to bomb a ship of alleged drug traffickers.

When a political commentator noted that killing citizens of another country without due process is a war crime, Vice President Vance simply retorted, “I don’t give a shit what you call it.”

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Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

The FAA is seeking proposals for projects that will include piloted and unmanned operations with a focus on electric air taxis, also called an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Romania Says Russian Drone Entered Its Airspace It was the second time in less than a week that a Russian drone had flown through a NATO member’s airspace. Last week, NATO scrambled fighter jets to shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.

Romania reported that a Russian drone had flown through its airspace on Saturday. The incident came days after Russian drones entered Poland’s airspace.

Sectors including manufacturing, wholesale retail and energy have experienced a wave of job losses in recent months that executives blame in large part on US President Donald Trump’s sweeping levies. on.ft.com/4gu0uui

Crispr Offers New Hope for Treating Diabetes Gene-edited pancreatic cells have been transplanted into a patient with type 1 diabetes for the first time. They produced insulin for months without the patient needing to take immunosuppressants.

For the first time, researchers succeeded in implanting Crispr-edited pancreatic cells in a man with type 1 diabetes. In this experiment, edited cells produced insulin for months after being implanted, without the need for the recipient to take any immunosuppressive drugs.

Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

Sad but not surprising under Ford

‘You walk through the door, but you hold it open’: First Anishinaabe woman Bar Association president prioritizes mentorship, protecting the rule of law In 1991, when Stacey Soldier was just 15 years old, Manitoba marked a watershed moment. After three years of hearings, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry released its final report, a searing reckoning with how the province’s police and justice system had failed Indigenous people.

In 1991, when Stacey Soldier was just 15 years old, Manitoba marked a watershed moment. After three years of hearings, the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry released its final report, a searing reckoning with how the province’s police and justice system had failed Indigenous people.

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $4.9 billion in July OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $4.9 billion in July as exports rose and imports fell.

OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $4.9 billion in July as exports rose and imports fell.

Pierre Poilievre hasn't learned a thing The more things change, it seems, the more the leader of the official opposition stays the same. Will his party's members give him the chance to run the same failed political playbook again?

In a moment where Canadians are looking for more serious and sober-minded political leadership, Poilievre’s persistently peevish brand of politics might not be fit for purpose, @maxfawcett.bsky.social writes.

Ok minor point, but really, did no one notice that the image you chose is headless but highlights her chest? Has this happened with make subjects?

That’s de Adder's Take:

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Treat intimate partner violence like a public health emergency, advocates tell committee - Halifax Examiner "If we are serious about treating intimate partner violence as an epidemic, we must take the following steps: stabilizing the front-line response, investing in prevention and culture change, and expan...

Treat intimate partner violence like a public health emergency, advocates tell committee
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Cover-up at Kuper Island: B.C. task force came too late for abused runaways RCMP found allegations of residential school abuse that should have led to charges

Six Indigenous boys ran away from Kuper Island Residential School in the middle of the night in 1939. When clergy members of the school were accused of sexual abuse, they were moved out of the province. It took 60 years for B.C. police to take a second look. We uncover the details.

Truly addressing climate change means confronting the dual mythologies of 'green' hydrogen and methane as a 'transition fuel' - Halifax Examiner I can almost guarantee that neither the Competition Bureau nor Environment Canada nor any provincial government agency will even engage in the criticism; it's a no-go zone.

Truly addressing climate change means confronting the dual mythologies of ‘green’ hydrogen and methane as a ‘transition fuel’
Morning File by @timbousquet.bsky.social

RCMP arrest 17, including self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada,' at conspiracy compound in Saskatchewan REGINA – RCMP say 17 people, including self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo, have been arrested in southwestern Saskatchewan.

REGINA – RCMP say 17 people, including self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” Romana Didulo, have been arrested in southwestern Saskatchewan.

Kinew sticks up for Crown Royal’s Manitoba jobs Premier Wab Kinew says whisky drinkers must remember that Crown Royal is made in Canada.

Premier Wab Kinew says whisky drinkers must remember that Crown Royal is made in Canada.