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Trudeau’s call for a snap election in Canada could seriously backfire
On Aug. 15, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a snap election, which is set to take place later next month on Sept. 20. According…
Vicious Vancouver coyotes may be high on opioids
Vancouver residents are warned to avoid Stanley Park following three coyote attacks in four days. These attacks follow dozens of other scary encounters with abnormally…
‘I knew supply was coming’: how Canada’s push for Covid vaccines paid off
Anita Anand’s determination to get doses for Canadians means the country now has world’s highest global vaccination rate For many Canadians, spring was a dark…
Welcome back to Canada, ugly Americans
The pandemic has confined me to this side of the border, surrounded by people who, like me, are appalled at what’s happening down south. Source:…
Gentleman in extreme wildfire danger zone didn’t feel like mowing his lawn, so he torched it instead
A gentleman in Vancouver, British Columbia wasn’t in the mood to mow the tall grass on his lawn so he torched it instead. Worth noting…
Trudeau: U.S.-Canada border could open to fully vaccinated Americans in August
OTTAWA — Canada could open its border to fully vaccinated Americans for nonessential travel as early as mid-August. The news comes after Prime Minister Justin…
Canada may be ready to welcome fully vaccinated Americans by mid-August
Pressure has been mounting on Canada to continue to ease the restrictions at the border, which have been in effect since March of last year….
Why is France still trying to extradite the exonerated suspect of a 40-year-old crime?
Professor and exonerated terrorism suspect Hassan Diab is once again under threat of extradition from Canada to face trial in France. This is despite the…
Bathroom with bed inside listed as “micro studio” apartment for rent in Vancouver
A “micro studio” apartment in Vancouver’s desirable West End neighborhood was listed on Craigslist for $680/month. It’s a perfect spot for someone “who does not…
Possum’s Guide to Toronto’s Psychedelic Scene
At the heart of Toronto’s psychedelic scene is the band Possum and their creative headquarters, The Oscillitarium. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily. Source:…
A terrorist attack in Canada and the politicians who primed it
On Sunday, Islamophobic violence surfaced once again in Canada. It was former PM Stephen Harper who stoked it. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/6/9/a-terrorist-attack-in-canada-and-the-politicians-who-primed-it Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
A Zombie-Fire Outbreak May Be Growing in Alaska and Canada
“Overwintering” fires smolder under the snow, reigniting vegetation in the spring. New research shows the zombies may proliferate in a warmer world. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/a-zombie-fire-outbreak-may-be-growing-in-the-north/ Droolin’…
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ team reimagined Chicago as a war zone, but stopped short of bombing The Bean
CHICAGO — Chicago is ravaged by war on “The Handmaid’s Tale” — but of course our damn parking meters managed to survive. Last week’s episode…
‘Beavers are just being beavers’: friction grows between Canadians and animals
Beavers cause internet outages, steal posts and even put 30 sq km of a town underwater – but experts say the animals have a profound…
Native American tribe gives surplus vaccines to First Nations relatives in Canada
Effort by Blackfeet tribe illustrates the disparity with which the US and its northern neighbors are distributing doses The Blackfeet tribe in northern Montana has…
Internet Outage in Canada Blamed on Beavers Gnawing Through Fiber Cables
Rascally beavers took down internet service for about 900 customers in a remote Canadian community this weekend after gnawing through crucial fiber cables, the Candian…
Canadians hire taxis to cross US border, avoid hotel quarantine
Mandatory three-night hotel quarantine does not apply to travellers entering Canada over land border with the US. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/25/canadians-hire-taxis-to-cross-us-border-avoid-hotel-quarantine Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
‘War in the woods’: activists blockade Vancouver Island in bid to save ancient trees
Loggers say blockades threaten their livelihoods as activists build fortifications and vow to remain Hundreds of activists are digging in at logging road blockades across…
The Indigenous people killed by Canada’s police
The stories of Indigenous people who died in police encounters in Canada and the loved ones they left behind. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/3/24/the-indigenous-people-killed-by-canadas-police Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Canada will invest billions to electrify mass transit
Mass transit isn’t getting much use during the pandemic, but Canada wants to be sure it’s eco-friendly when the crisis is over. The Canadian government…
Canada votes to recognize China’s treatment of Uighur population as genocide
Parliament’s move was not supported by Trudeau and likely to raise diplomatic tensions between the two nations Canada has become the second country in the…
Canada designates Proud Boys as terrorist organization beside Isis and al-Qaida
Move follows allegations that the rightwing group played a role in the mob attack on the US Capitol in January Canada has designated the far-right…
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