Woman flagged by ID scanner as nationwide 'public safety concern' after incident in Winnipeg bar
(via CBC)
Privacy experts are raising concerns after a Winnipeg bar flagged a woman as a nationwide public safety concern through its ID scanning system, which led to her being denied entry to a Calgary Stampede venue in July.
‘Reagan would be throwing up:’ Ontario premier unloads on Trump
(via the Independent)
Ford warned that ‘everything is on the table’ should the dispute deteriorate, including shutting off electricity exports and critical mineral shipments from Ontario.
Alarm over $20m plan to supply ICE officers with electric-shock gloves
(via the Guardian)
Civil liberties groups decry plan to use gloves linked to death of Kentucky man allegedly shocked 27 times in county jail.
Renowned queer lawyer, activist barbara findlay dead at 77
(via CBC)
Lesbian lawyer and activist barbara findlay died this weekend at the age of 77. B.C.'s 2SLGBTQ+ community is mourning her loss.
James Moore: Can Canada survive 912 more days until Trump is gone?
(via CTVNews)
Former cabinet minister James Moore argues that in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's relentless tariff attacks, Canada's most prudent strategy is to exercise resolve and confidently prepare to reset the bilateral relationship after Trump's presidency ends.
Northern Indigenous community suing Alberta government for 2023 wildfire response
(via CBC)
A Metis community 400 kilometres northwest of Edmonton is seeking damages from the province due to their handling of the 2023 Grizzly Complex Wildfire that burned over over 180,000 hectares in the Slave Lake Forest Area. Amended court documents were filed by the community in late April.
Chinese robot runs 100m sprint quicker than Usain Bolt’s world record
(via the Guardian)
Chinese smartphone maker Honor’s self-developed humanoid robot Lightning ran the 100m in 9.32 seconds, beating the human world record of 9.58 seconds.
Less than half expected sockeye returning to BC's Fraser River this year
(via Victoria News)
This year was supposed to be a dominant cycle year.
Vancouver Island has one of the highest concentrations of cougars in the world
(via Vancouver Is Awesome)
You might not see them often, but they are... everywhere.
Will frozen eggs lead to a baby? Fertility clinics don't have to say
(via Investigative Journalism Bureau)
Fertility Inc. is a five-part series by the Investigative Journalism Bureau that delves into the Wild West of the egg-freezing industry: its aggressive marketing, its high costs, and the chances of an eventual successful pregnancy.
