Vancouver to Halifax: Nation-wide demonstrations against Alberta’s two-tier health-care bill
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From frontline health-care workers to concerned seniors, advocates for Canada’s public health-care system held demonstrations at the offices of members of parliament across the country, including in downtown Vancouver.
‘More expensive for everyone:’ Calgarians protest Alberta’s ‘dual practice’ health plan
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Dozens of people attended a protest hosted by Friends of Medicare outside Calgary-Confederation Liberal MP Corey Hogan’s constituency office on Monday, demanding the federal government step in and delay Alberta’s Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act.
‘What a crybaby’ and ‘pouty Pete’: Hegseth critiqued for lashing out at the press over war coverage
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Political veterans Joe Walsh and Rick Tyler react to Pete Hegseth suggesting the press is being unpatriotic when covering the war in Iran. They criticize the Secretary of Defense for complaining over news headlines rather than answering pressing questions about the war. “It’s not the media’s job to be patriotic,” Walsh adds, “it’s the media’s job to put the truth out there.”
Canadian potatoes may soon be headed to Mexico thanks to new trade deal
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Asked Auston Matthews’ agent, Judd Moldaver about his response to the ruling.
Here is his reply:
“In light of the obvious severity of the play, I am disappointed and shocked the league would allow such a ruling. A phone hearing and 5 games is laughable and preposterous.
While the process is set in our CBA, that this was the discipline is reckless and ridiculous.
This decision results in a further loss of confidence in the disciplinary process for all players.
Players and fans deserve better. The Player Safety Department should be suspended.”
Opinion: Don’t blame immigration for Alberta’s health-care woes
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