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Krista Hessey

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Senior Writer at CBC's The Fifth Estate Former national investigative correspondent, Global News Lover of long reads. Send tips to krista.hessey@cbc.ca. Email or DM for Signal.

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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
We investigate what's behind the deepening divisions between non-Indigenous and Mi'kmaw lobster fishers in Nova Scotia's largest fishery. Anxieties over lobster stocks and a crime wave in Clare region have reignited tensions and its tearing communities apart. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Some commercial lobster fishers say Indigenous treaty fishing threatens stocks. Government memo says otherwise | CBC News
The fifth estate investigates misconceptions and allegations fuelling conflict in Canada’s largest lobster fishery, where Mi’kmaw fishers face broad opposition when exercising treaty rights.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
My first segment with the fifth estate broadcasts tonight at 9pm. We investigated allegations made by some in the commercial lobster industry that Mi'kmaw treaty harvesting is fuelling crime and threatening lobster stocks. You can also watch it on YouTube now. youtu.be/iH-LOWvrgQE?...
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The dark side of Canada’s lobster industry | Full episode | the fifth estate
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Venture Academy received millions in federal funding before it was cut off in 2020 due to concerns about its residential program for youth. 4 years later, Venture's founder created a new company & funds began flowing. We found the two businesses are integrated. globalnews.ca/news/1133490...
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New name, old ties: Federal funds for Indigenous youth linked to company previously cut off | Globalnews.ca
The founder of youth treatment centres cut off from Jordan's Principle funding has launched a new company to treat Indigenous teens, a Global News investigation has found.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Some personal news: I've left Global News to join the CBC's Fifth Estate. I'm already missing many of my Global colleagues, but I'm making documentaries again and couldn't be happier! Tips now go to: krista.hessey@cbc.ca
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
ICYMI: Our investigation into Venture Academy uncovered allegations of sexual abuse linked to the company's "host parents." I sat down with one of the four underage girls who say they were abused or assaulted by men who became their carers while attending the program. globalnews.ca/news/1132235...
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege | Globalnews.ca
Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
This is the 2nd story in our series on Venture Academy, a teen treatment program with locations in Ontario, Alberta & previously BC. Our six-month investigation uncovered several allegations of girls being sexually abused by ‘host parents’ while enrolled in Venture. globalnews.ca/news/1132235...
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Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege | Globalnews.ca
Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.
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S_Golightley @sgolightley.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
I'm launching a new study on therapeutic boarding schools in Canada. I am looking for people who have previously been enrolled in a Canadian therapeutic boarding school. Research includes a brief, confidential online questionnaire. Please spread the word! hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
A research recruitment flyer with a link to the study.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Little is known about the scale of the for-profit, or private, industry in Canada. Researcher @sgolightley.bsky.social, who likened Venture's program to other Troubled Teen institutions she's studied in the U.S., wants to change that. hass.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Canadian Therapeutic Boarding School Research Study
The research study aims to gain understanding of the types of therapeutic boarding schools that have operated in Canada. Therapeutic boarding schools are programs that seek to reform young people labe...
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Our six-month investigation into Venture Academy, marketed as 'Canada's leading program for struggling teens', reveals allegations it has caused dozens of youth psychological and emotional harm — despite years of red flags from government and child welfare agencies. globalnews.ca/news/1131892...
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‘Not what you think they are’: Inside a teen facility facing years of red flags, mistreatment claims | Globalnews.ca
Venture Academy markets itself as therapeutic care for struggling teens. But a six-month Global News investigation found dozens of allegations of psychological and emotional harm.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
In a Friday afternoon publication, the Ethics Commissioner lists more than 100 corporate entities PM Carney must recuse himself from debates or votes on. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
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Carney’s ethics filing shows more than 100 entities under conflict-of-interest screen
Entities include Brookfield Asset Management and any company owned or controlled by it
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
What I'm reading today. thenarwhal.ca/canadian-arm...
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Staff at Canadian Armed Forces base say contamination made them sick | The Narwhal
CFB Moose Jaw is contaminated with forever chemicals (PFAS). Employees say toxins at the Canadian Armed Forces base caused cancers, neurological disorders and other illnesses
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
A must-read investigation from my colleagues Carolyn Jarvis and Andrew McIntosh. Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those harmed say it’s failing them. globalnews.ca/news/1124764...
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Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them - National | Globalnews.ca
“They don't treat us as human beings,” one vaccine injury program claimant said. “It feels like they’re waiting for us to die."
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Our series of investigations into federal procurement has been chosen as a finalist for the 2024 Michener Award! Journalists dream of winning this award, and even to be chosen as a finalist is an honour. www.michenerawards.ca/media-releas...
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Michener Award Finalists Announced: Investigative Journalism that Sparked Change Across Canada  - Michener Awards Foundation
Ottawa – The Michener Awards Foundation is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism. This year’s entries reflect Canadian journalism of the...
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Follow along as the final results continue to trickle in:
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Canada election: Live results from the 2025 vote - National | Globalnews.ca
Global News has live, real-time results in the maps and interactives on this page from all 343 ridings in Canada.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
After coming third in his B.C. riding, Singh said he plans to resign as NDP leader. His riding was redrawn and renamed Burnaby Central for the 2025 election, with changes that made the district slightly less favourable to the New Democrats. Liberal Wade Chang is projected to win the seat.
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Jagmeet Singh to resign as NDP leader after losing B.C. seat | Globalnews.ca
Jagmeet Singh has announced plans to resign as NDP leader after being unseated in his own riding of Burnaby Central.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
It’s not clear whether the Liberals will form minority or majority government yet. Arguably, this election was less about what was promised, and more about which leader invoked a sense of confidence with voters. In his short tenure, Carney was able to do that. globalnews.ca/news/1115458...
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What Mark Carney’s victory means for the trade war with Trump - National | Globalnews.ca
Mark Carney and the Liberal Party were elected to form government and effectively chosen to lead Canada through the trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 28/04/2025
The Liberals and the Conservatives are going head-to-head on housing—the former vowing to eliminate the GST for first-time home buyers, and the latter planning to abolish it for all new home buyers. Which plan will resonate more with voters? thewalrus.ca/election-housing/
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Sources have told Global News that Kai-Ji Adam Lo, the suspect in the deadly incident at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival, has had 50+ interactions with police. Reported by Catherine Urquhart. globalnews.ca/news/1115231...
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Lapu Lapu festival tragedy: Vancouver man charged with murder | Globalnews.ca
Vancouver police also confirmed that the suspect had significant previous interactions with police in connection with mental health issues.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
The Ipsos polling has the Liberals at 42 percent support nationwide, followed by 38 per cent for the Conservatives and single-digit support – just nine per cent – for Jagmeet Singh’s New Democrats.
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Global News @globalnews.ca · 28/04/2025
If you’re still undecided on who to vote for, here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know on April 28. globalnews.ca/news/1114202...
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A last-minute voter’s guide for Canada’s federal election - National | Globalnews.ca
If you're still undecided on who to vote for, here's a breakdown of everything you need to know before election day on April 28, including promises made on the top issues.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Premier Ford gives a fairly positive endorsement of Carney's ability to work w Trump, citing his Wall Street resume. "If Mark wins, I think we’ll have a half decent relationship. Because they’re all from that New York group, Lutnick, the whole thing." He says Carney met with him, Poilievre hasn't.
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‘It’s the Tariffs, Stupid’: Ontario Premier Doug Ford Gets Real About the Canada Elections
Canada is holding its most consequential election Monday. Here’s how the country’s most successful Conservative right now thinks it will go.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
David Moscrop on the NDP's probable electoral flop: "There’s no doubt that the NDP strategy during the last parliament delivered policy wins for the left, but those advancements haven’t translated into electoral advantage." www.newstatesman.com/internationa...
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Canada’s left is poised for a wipeout
An electoral flop would not just be devastating for the left, but also for the country.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I spoke to Candyce about a story idea just last month. She was a smart, passionate, and so generous with her time. This is a huge loss. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family & friends. www.hstoday.us/subject-matt...
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Candyce Kelshall, Terrorism and Security Expert, Passes Away at 56 HS Today
The global security and academic communities are mourning the loss of Candyce Kelshall, a widely respected terrorism and security expert whose decades-long career helped shape understanding and policy...
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
A striking piece of visual journalism from @reuters.com. It includes statements from Israel explaining why they have repeatedly bombed historic landmarks. More often than not they accuse Hamas of building tunnels beneath the sites. 🧵
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Gaza's lost cultural and historic landmarks
Discover the impact of ongoing conflict on Gaza's rich cultural heritage. Explore Gaza's historic landmarks and the widespread devastation and cultural loss caused by war.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
What I'm reading today: @chatelaineqc.bsky.social's profile of Anaida Poilievre. chatelaine.com/living/polit...
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Anaida Poilievre Is Working Hard. It Isn’t Enough - Chatelaine
Political wives have long helped craft their husbands’ public image. For Pierre Poilievre, that strategy can only get him so far.
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Truthout @truthout.org · 23/04/2025
Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir and top Republican leaders agreed in a meeting that Israel should continue bombing humanitarian aid in Gaza, Ben-Gvir has said — effectively admitting that he is getting express support from top U.S. leaders to commit war crimes and genocidal acts.
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Israeli Minister Says GOP Leaders Agree That Gaza “Aid Depots Should Be Bombed”
Experts have said that Israel’s withholding and targeting of humanitarian aid amount to genocidal acts.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Today 25-year-old photojournalist Fatima Hassouna was killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit her home in northern Gaza. 10 members of her family, including her pregnant sister, were also killed. Your courage will be remembered, Fatima. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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‘If I die, I want a loud death’: Gaza photojournalist killed by Israeli airstrike
Fatima Hassouna, who had been documenting war in Gaza for 18 months and was subject of new documentary, killed along with 10 members of her family
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Tensions between fishery officers in Nova Scotia and their federal employer got so bad that officers warned that, without proper protection, increased lawlessness in the region’s fishing industries “is gonna get someone killed." globalnews.ca/news/1114392...
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‘People have almost died’: Soaring N.S. lobster fishing tensions revealed | Globalnews.ca
Communication released to Global News under the Freedom of Information Act provides a rare glimpse into how far the situation deteriorated for fishery officers in Nova Scotia.
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Alex Boutilier @alexboutilier.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We are less than 30 minutes away from Pierre Poilievre's platform launch and journalists covering the campaign still haven't seen a copy. Which means that they won't actually be able to ask him questions about the platform at a press conference to discuss his platform.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
What's become of the NDP? Gary Mason asked around.
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Jagmeet Singh and the NDP confront an uncertain future
The NDP has lost voters to both the Conservatives and Liberals, but Mr. Singh still believes a progressive voice is needed
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Great tips for interviewing people who have experienced trauma: vimeo.com/942073150/de...
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This is "_02 TRAUMA INTERVIEWING" by Forum on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Brian Barrett @brbarrett.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
The next phase of DOGE: Combine all the data they've tapped into and use it for ... whatever they want: www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
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DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up
DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 17/04/2025
One of the sources familiar with the talks described them as 'a departure from the usual acquisition process. There's an attitude that the national security and defense community has to be sensitive and deferential to Elon Musk' reut.rs/4cEYddR 8/8
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Exclusive: Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Elon Musk's SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, six people familiar with the matter said.
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gaby :) @gabydvj.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
thought i was writing a story about an app that pays crypto bounties for reporting undocumented immigrants. but i was actually writing a story about something worse: a crypto pump-and-dump disguised as an app that pays crypto bounties for reporting immigrants www.theverge.com/tech/650015/...
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This ICE-snitching app is actually promoting a meme coin
‘It’s like a citizen’s arrest, but with Wi-Fi.‘
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
“Private medicine is coming...There’s no plan to stop it creeping in, and nobody seems to know the rules.” An interesting feature by @monicakidd.bsky.social on Canada’s increasing reliance on private facilities. thewalrus.ca/private-heal...
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Need a Knee Replacement? You Can Get It at the Mall | The Walrus
Canadians are paying to jump the surgical wait list. It’s unravelling the fabric of public health care
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
A @nytimes.com investigation reveals that "Therme has misrepresented itself, misleading the Ontario government and exaggerating its experience in its bid to secure the Toronto deal." To clinch the deal, the company boasted a business portfolio that didn't exist yet. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/w...
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European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada
A Times investigation shows Therme, a European firm, exaggerated its track record in securing a deal with Ontario, and government auditors found that the process had been unfair and opaque.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15/04/2025
Breaking News: Mohsen Mahdawi, a Columbia student activist who is a legal permanent resident, was arrested by ICE at a meeting he thought was a step to becoming a U.S. citizen. nyti.ms/4cxlwG4
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
"In more than 1,000 instances, inspectors documented apparent environmental infractions, such as emissions leaks, fuel and chemical spills and more, yet the sites were marked as compliant." theijf.org/bcer-company...
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17 government inspectors, 170 companies and more than 9,000 potential infractions: inside B.C.’s oversight of the oil and gas sector
Inspection notes offer a glimpse behind the scenes of government oversight of the fossil fuel industry — and the companies doing business in B.C.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
"Poilievre’s team has been pushing around journalists, telling them what they can and can’t film, who they can and cannot speak to...This isn’t just bad for the quality of our reporting, but a disquieting sign of how the Conservatives would approach the media if they form government."
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Justin Ling: If Pierre Poilievre can’t handle the media, who else will he avoid confronting?
Across Canada, Pierre Poilievre’s team has been telling journalists what they can and can’t film, who they can and cannot speak to, and dictating the terms of their coverage.
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Solomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 24/03/2025
"And then i was in the group chat discussing war"
Simpson meme
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Kampf mit Kette @kampfmitkette.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
“Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era. Many see this as a chance to call halt and stop the descent into all-out autocracy - if it's not already too late.” www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Turkey protests are about far more than fate of Istanbul's mayor
Freedom and democracy have been steadily eroded in the Erdogan era, writes Orla Guerin.
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
After announcing his intention to run for re-election in Edmonton Centre, former cabinet minister Randy Boissonnault announced he is dropping out of the race. globalnews.ca/news/1109341...
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Randy Boissonnault not running in upcoming election | Globalnews.ca
The move is sure to further fuel speculation about where Prime Minister Mark Carney will run, who grew up in Edmonton and skated with his beloved Oilers hockey team on Thursday.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 19/03/2025
Israel's renewed bombardment of the Gaza Strip this week, which has killed hundreds of people already, is "the most savage attack" on the Palestinian territory in over a year, says writer Muhammad Shehada. “You have entire families that were extinguished completely."
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Krista Hessey @kristahessey.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Global National March 18: Israel's massive airstrikes in Gaza, Russia rejects ceasefire terms, and a housing market update. www.youtube.com/watch?v=heTN...
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Global National: March 18, 2025 | Netanyahu says new Israeli airstrikes on Gaza "only the beginning"
YouTube video by Global News
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