Monthly Archives: November 2020

The no-knock entry: Why are some Canadian police behaving like Americans?

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-the-no-knock-entry-why-are-some-canadian-police-behaving-lik Related Black community demanding answers from police in man’s falling death Anthony Aust fell to his death after Ottawa police executed ‘no-knock’ raid of family’s apartment CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2020 4:58 PM ET | Last Updated: … Continue reading →

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Will unvaccinated Canadians finally hold their governments to account? | National Post

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Chris Selley Employees bottle a potential COVID vaccine in Germany. It seems Canadians are nowhere near the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccines. PHOTO BY HENDRIK SCHMIDT-POOL/GETTY IMAGES PHOTO BY HENDRIK SCHMIDT-POOL/GETTY IMAGES https://nationalpost.com/opinion/chris-selley-will-unvaccinated-canadians-finally-hold-their-governments-to-account

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After looming so large in Washington, Donald Trump has shrunk into a small, petty man

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Fla., on Sept. 24, 2020. TOM BRENNER/REUTERS DAVID SHRIBMAN THE GLOBE AND MAIL November 23 at 11:00 a.m. CST He once bestrode the narrow world of … Continue reading →

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OxyContin maker Purdue pleads guilty to charges related to opioid crisis

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Company admits it impeded efforts to combat the deadly crisis The Associated Press OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma has formally admitted its role in the opioid epidemic that has contributed to hundreds of thousands of deaths over the past two decades. … Continue reading →

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The US is Out of the Open Skies Treaty. What’s Next? – Air Force Magazine

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

“… The treaty, which allows nearly three dozen signatory countries to inspect others’ military installations from above, entered into force in 2002, but U.S. officials have raised complaints about Russia’s conduct and argued that satellite imagery is a better option. … Continue reading →

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Following the money behind two apparent shill candidates in US elections

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Following the money behind two apparent shill candidates in state Senate races Glenna Milberg, Reporter -Nov 23, 2020 Related A dark money mystery in Florida centers on the campaign of a spoiler candidate who appeared to help a Republican win … Continue reading →

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Loblaw to launch Canada’s first autonomous delivery fleet in December

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Loblaw has partnered with software startup Gatik AI for its first autonomous delivery service. , Photo supplied http://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/loblaw-to-launch-canada-s-first-autonomous-delivery-fleet-in-december-1.1526410

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‘No one should die alone’: This woman gave 49 people a hand to hold in their final moments before dying of COVID-19

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Since the spring, 51 residents have died of COVID-19 at the Kitchener, Ont., long-term care home where Julie Streit has borne witness to the pandemic’s terrible price https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-since-the-spring-51-residents-have-died-of-covid-19-at-this-kitchener/

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A rigid belief in freedom is driving France and the U.S. to tragedy

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Opinion https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-a-rigid-belief-in-freedom-is-driving-france-and-the-us-to-tragedy/ “… In Canada, our national narrative has shifted over the past century from xenophobia to multiculturalism. How fortunate we are. Sadly, rigid foundational ideologies are likely to continue to threaten social peace as the 21st century progresses.”

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Moderna says its vaccine shows strong results against COVID-19

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Kevin Yaworski

Moderna says its vaccine shows strong results against COVID-19 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-moderna-says-its-vaccine-shows-strong-results-against-covid-19/

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