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As inauguration draws nearer in the U.S., Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been positioning his company for the second Trump era. Four years ago, in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riots, Meta booted Donald Trump off its platform. Now, it’s donating $1 million US to Trump’s inauguration, and Zuckerberg says the tech sector needs …
Read More »Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly to endorse Mark Carney for Liberal leader: source
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will endorse Mark Carney in the race for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, Radio-Canada has learned. Joly will make the announcement in a written statement on Sunday, according to a source with knowledge of the decision who spoke to Radio-Canada. This development …
Read More »Trudeau makes his case to Canadians in year-end interview with comedian Mark Critch
It’s been a “garbage year” for the prime minister, says comedian Mark Critch off the top of his year-end interview with Justin Trudeau. The This Hour Has 22 Minutes cast member got an accidental exclusive interview with Trudeau after the Prime Minister’s Office cancelled all of Trudeau’s scheduled interviews following …
Read More »Prayers, tears mark 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000
People started gathering in prayer on Thursday, visiting the mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province to mark 20 years since the deadly Indian Ocean tsunami, one of modern history’s worst natural disasters. Many openly wept at the mass grave in Ulee Lheue village, where more than 14,000 unidentified and unclaimed tsunami …
Read More »Thousands march in far-right rally to mark Poland’s Independence Day
Tens of thousands of Poles including nationalist opposition chiefs walked through Warsaw on Monday in an annual Independence Day event held by the far right, some shooting red flares and carrying anti-EU, anti-Ukraine and white supremacist banners. Thousands carried red-and-white Polish flags on Monday, while some chanted “White Europe of …
Read More »Memorials, ceremonies and activities planned across Manitoba to mark Orange Shirt Day
Manitoba first established Sept. 30 as a provincial statutory holiday last year, and a number of events are taking place in recognition of Orange Shirt Day 2024. News Source link
Read More »Mark Carney set to present economic vision to Liberal caucus – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 7:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced …
Read More »Bill to mark transgender and two-spirit day passed by Manitoba legislature – Winnipeg
There was acrimony in the Manitoba legislature Thursday as politicians passed a bill to designate March 31 an annual day to recognize two-spirit and transgender persons. The bill to establish Two-Spirit and Transgender Day of Visibility passed a final vote with unanimous support of the governing New Democrats and most …
Read More »Dozens gather to mark Red Dress Day in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size People from all around the city gathered at The Forks Saturday to commemorate Red Dress Day with drumming, dance, and prayer. The event at The Forks’ Oodena Circle was held by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, in solidarity with the families of …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele listed day-to-day with lower-body injury – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been unable to finish their last two games because of injuries, but there is still a chance he plays in their next match on Saturday. Scheifele pulled up on a back check early in the second …
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