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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Much of the advice around menopause is out of date. Take a look at how the science has evolved on HRT safety, long-term options, and care. ncrnow.ca/2026/10/15/menopause-we-d… #MenopauseCare #HealthAnalysis
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Last Friday, Trump banned three outlets from the White House grounds, to prevent them from reporting “FICTION and LIES” about him. Legal or not? The judge didn't think so. ncrnow.ca/2026/09/24/judge-timothy-…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mark Carney wants private investors to run Canada’s major airports. Before signing multi-decade leases, we need to look more closely at what we're giving up. ncrnow.ca/2026/09/16/c... #CdnPol #Airports
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Mark Carney’s Airport Plan: Unlocking Value or Risk
Mark Carney wants private operators for Canada’s major airports. Before signing multi-decade concessions, here are the critical questions to ask.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
AI development is advancing fast, while experts warn we may not always be able to control it. Why aren't we slowing down? ncrnow.ca/2026/09/11/ai-why-arent-w… #AI #JacobCoxon #AIrisks #AISafety
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions with Kitchissippi Council Candidate Subhir Uppal ncrnow.ca/2026/09/05/5-questions-co…
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5 Questions with Kitchissippi Council Candidate Subhir Uppal - NCR NOW
Here are 5 questions with Subhir Uppal, a council candidate for Kitchissippi (Ward 15).
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions With Somerset Council Candidate Michael Tay ncrnow.ca/2026/09/05/5-questions-co…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions With Somerset Council Candidate Dillon Anderson ncrnow.ca/2026/09/02/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions with Somerset Councillor Ariel Troster Seeking Re-Election ncrnow.ca/2026/09/02/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions With Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King Seeking Re-Election ncrnow.ca/2026/09/02/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions With Alta Vista Council Candidate Tressy El-Hawi ncrnow.ca/2026/09/02/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions with Capital Council Candidate Farah Gulzar ncrnow.ca/2026/09/01/5-questions-co…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
5 Questions with Rideau-Rockcliffe Council Candidate Peter Karwacki ncrnow.ca/2026/09/01/5-questions-co…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
5 Questions with Rideau-Vanier Council Candidate Michael Karl Sewanaku ncrnow.ca/2026/09/01/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
5 Questions With Beacon Hill-Cyrville Council Candidate Coreen Corcoran ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
5 Questions with Knoxdale-Merivale Councillor Sean Devine Seeking Re-election ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
5 Questions with Orléans West-Innes Council Candidate Jenna Jessop ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-wa…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
5 Questions With Stittsville Council Candidate Mani Sharma ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-st…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
5 Questions with Orléans East-Cumberland Council Candidate Bob Bell ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
5 Questions with Orléans East-Cumberland Council Candidate Bob Bell ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
5 Questions With Stittsville Council Candidate Mani Sharma ncrnow.ca/2026/08/31/5-questions-st…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
5 Questions with Orléans East-Cumberland Council Candidate Mazhar Choudhry ncrnow.ca/2026/08/28/5-questions-co…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
5 Questions with Orléans East-Cumberland Council Candidate Sherif Rizk ncrnow.ca/2026/08/28/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
5 Questions with Orléans East-Cumberland Council Candidate Sherif Rizk ncrnow.ca/2026/08/28/5-questions-wi…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A new opinion piece takes a hard look at Pierre Poilievre’s leadership and argues that the Conservative Party’s decline is about more than Mark Carney’s rise. Is Poilievre the problem? Read it and decide. ncrnow.ca/2026/08/20/pierre-poiliev…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Doug Ford calls Ontarians "misinformed" on AI data centres, but his own policy footnotes expose the real environmental costs, grid threats, and lost local autonomy: ncrnow.ca/2026/08/17/doug-ford-data… #OntarioPol #Bill40 #DataCentres
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Misinformed or Misled? Unpacking Ford’s Data Centers Push
Doug Ford claims Ontarians are 'misinformed' about data centers. Here is the truth about energy grid costs, water risks, and digital sovereignty.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
From "miracle cures" to hunting Fauci, medical populism turns health crises into self-serving political outrage. How Paul and Allison trade real science for easy votes: ncrnow.ca/2026/08/14/medical-populi… #MedicalPopulism #PublicHealth
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Hunting Fauci: How Medical Populism Links Paul & Allison
How medical populism unites Rand Paul and Dean Allison in a post-pandemic strategy that replaces scientific data with political theater.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Canada is committing billions to AI infrastructure, but are we buying real independence or just an expensive illusion? Read our full breakdown: ncrnow.ca/2026/08/02/illusion-of-ai… #Canada #AI #cdnpol
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The Illusion of Independence: Canada's AI Strategy
If Canada does not control its AI infrastructure, its digital independence is compromised. What are we actually buying for $2 billion?
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Canadians are growing tired of living under the constant threat of U.S. tariffs. When does resilience become fatigue? ncrnow.ca/2026/07/27/trade-war-fati… #Canada #TradeWar
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Trade War Fatigue: Trump's New Tariffs On Canada
Trade war fatigue is growing as Trump's latest tariffs target Canadian goods. Here's what they mean for Canada's economy, consumers and trade talks.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
You can't tariff the wind. So why blame Canada for wildfire smoke? Read the latest opinion: ncrnow.ca/2026/07/20/wildfire-smoke… #WildfireSmoke #Politics #Opinion
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Wildfire Smoke: Can You Really Blame Canada?
Wildfire smoke has become a political weapon. But blaming Canada won't solve the problem—or prepare us for the future.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Where does diplomacy end and historical whitewashing begin? Mark Carney's tribute to Lindsey Graham leads to an uneasy line between courtesy, truth, and public memory. ncrnow.ca/2026/07/13/political-whit… #Politics #MarkCarney #LindseyGraham
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Political Whitewashing: Diplomacy vs Historical Honesty
When a controversial public figure dies, the immediate reaction from global leadership often defaults to a dangerous cycle of political whitewashing.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
For many Ontarians, turning 19 means a first visit to a casino, a first filled with excitement Photo by Dusan Kipic on Unsplash. But casinos aren't just places to gamble; they're regulated businesses with strict rule shorturl.at/Bj48c
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The Gordie Howe International Bridge finally opens July 27 after weeks of political delay. Why was it delayed, who paid for it, and what changed? ncrnow.ca/2026/07/12/gordie-howe-br… #GordieHoweBridge #cdnpoli #uspoli
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Gordie Howe Bridge Set to Open After Delay
The Gordie Howe International Bridge opens July 27 after a political delay. Learn why it was built, what changed, and why the project matters to Canada.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🍜 What makes a restaurant truly authentic? We sat down with Hendra Tan, owner of Ottawa's Golden Ox Noodles, to talk why "empty bowls" are the real measure of success. . ncrnow.ca/2026/07/10/golden-ox
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
If socialism is so bad, why are so many of Canada's most valued institutions built on its principles? Maybe it's time to question who benefits from the capitalist narrative. ncrnow.ca/2026/07/08/if-socialism-i… #Socialism #Capitalism #CanadaPolitics
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If Socialism is so bad… - NCR NOW
...why are so many of Canada's greatest achievements rooted in socialism?
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Can Canada become an energy superpower while reducing emissions? We examine the West Coast pipeline—its economics, carbon capture, megaproject risks, and the questions we should be asking. ncrnow.ca/2026/07/05/west-coast-pip… #Energy #Climate #Pipeline
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The West Coast Pipeline: Big Promises, Bigger Questions
Can the proposed West Coast pipeline deliver on its promises? We examine the costs, carbon capture, climate impact and unanswered questions behind the plan.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Ontario Wants to Speed Up Police Record Checks. Here’s Why That Actually Matters. ncrnow.ca/2026/05/07/ontario-wants-…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Ottawa's Hospitals Are Being Hollowed Out, and the Numbers Tell You Exactly Why ncrnow.ca/2026/04/27/ottawas-hospit…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Bill 97 is being rushed through Ontario. Limited debate, bundled policies, and growing concerns about transparency. So… why the urgency? ncrnow.ca/2026/04/22/why-is-bill-97… #Bill97 #OntarioPolitics #DougFord #Transparency #FOI #OnPol
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Why Is Ontario's Bill 97 Moving So Fast?
Ontario’s Bill 97 is moving fast. Here’s what’s in it, why the speed matters, and what changes to transparency could mean for the public.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Protests aren’t failing—we are. Not enough people are showing up, and the government knows it. Read this 👇https://ncrnow.ca/2026/04/08/were-not-protesting-enough-and-they-know-it/ #Ontario #Protesting #DougFord #HealthcareCrisis #OntarioPolitics #TakeAction
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We’re Not Protesting Enough — And They Know It - NCR NOW
I'm getting tired of protesting.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
$51 billion announced. Bilateral agreements, provincial negotiations, and bureaucratic sign-offs not included. Read before you get too excited. 🔗 ncrnow.ca/2026/04/07/build-communit…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Watch out! They're coming for your mailbox! Canada Post has decided to stop Door-to-Door delivery. What does this mean for you? ncrnow.ca/2026/04/01/canada-post-is…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Ontario's 2026 budget is out today. $30B in tariff relief, $13.8B deficit next year, an $80K tax break for new homebuyers & ODSP stuck at $1,408/month. Ford calls it protecting Ontario. But who is it protecting exactly? ncrnow.ca/2026/03/26/ontario-budget…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump. ncrnow.ca/2026/03/22/filling-your-g…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump. ncrnow.ca/2026/03/22/filling-your-g…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's easy to blame the Government, the retailers or anything in between for the Gas Prices, but here is why the War on Iran is really the main reason you're feeling the pinch at the pump. ncrnow.ca/2026/03/22/filling-your-g…
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Ottawa has one of only two glassblowing co-ops in all of Canada — and it's right here in our city. We sat down with them to talk fire, creativity, and community. Worth a read 🔥https://ncrnow.ca/2026/03/13/the-ottawa-glassblowing-co-op
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Urgent: Scammers are using AI to clone voices & mimic the CRA with terrifying accuracy. Don't let "fraud fatigue" make you a victim of a $700M industry. Learn the official steps to stay safe: ncrnow.ca/2026/03/05/protect-identi… #CRA #TaxScam #CyberSecurity
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2026 CRA Tax Scams: How to Spot AI-Powered Fraud
Protect yourself from 2026 CRA tax scams. Learn how AI-generated fraud and voice cloning target Canadians. Get the official steps to keep your data safe.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Who really profits from the Iran war? While taxpayers fund $12M missiles to destroy $20k drones, defence stocks are hitting record highs. Discover the hidden winners in the War Economy Paradox: ncrnow.ca/2026/03/03/the-iran-war-e… #IranWar #WarEconomy
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Iran War: Geopolitics & the War Economy Paradox
Who profits from the Iran war? Our deep dive exposes the war economy paradox, the Strait of Hormuz oil surge, and why regime change is an illusion.
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🚨 US/ISRAEL ATTACK ON IRAN — Geopolitical Risk & Strategic Impact Assessment. What just happened, what it means, and what comes next. Read the full analysis 👇 ncrnow.ca/2026/02/28/attack-on-iran
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ncr now @ncrnow.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
The Pentagon is threatening Anthropic with blacklisting to strip all AI safety guardrails — no limits, no oversight, no courtroom. Weaponized AI is here. ncrnow.ca/2026/02/26/weaponized-ai-… #AIsafety #AI #USpoli
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Weaponized AI: The Pentagon's War on Anthropic
The Pentagon is threatening Anthropic with blacklisting and the Defense Production Act to strip AI safety guardrails. Weaponized AI should alarm all of us.
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