Anna Asimakopulos
@asimakoa.bsky.social
Former CBC journalist, Montrealer
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Portait extraordinaire d’un homme qui avait trouvé le bout du monde aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine
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La mort d’un homme libre
Quand on lui demandait ce qu’il était venu faire aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Daniel Nakamura disait qu’il avait trouvé le paradis.
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August 24, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Portait extraordinaire d’un homme qui avait trouvé le bout du monde aux Iles-de-la-Madeleine
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After collecting his thoughts, Grell added, "It's unbelievable. It's a kick in the ass."
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Hudson's Bay managers will get up to $3 million in bonuses, but workers get no severance | CBC News
The beleaguered Hudson's Bay Co., which plans to close most of its 96 stores by the end of June, will pay up to $3 million total in retention bonuses to 121 managers and executives — but will not pay ...
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March 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
After collecting his thoughts, Grell added, "It's unbelievable. It's a kick in the ass."
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“Amid deteriorating relations between the US and #Canada, many Canadian video game developers are opting not to travel to San Francisco for next week's Game Developers Conference.”| WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/canadian-devs-are-backing-out-of-gdc/
Canadian Devs Are Backing Out of Attending GDC
Amid deteriorating relations between the US and Canada, many Canadian video game developers are opting not to travel to San Francisco for next week’s Game Developers Conference.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“Amid deteriorating relations between the US and #Canada, many Canadian video game developers are opting not to travel to San Francisco for next week's Game Developers Conference.”| WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/canadian-devs-are-backing-out-of-gdc/
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The White House seized control of the press pool today, announcing that the administration — not an independent group of journalists — will decide which reporters cover events with the president.
White House says it will determine which reporters have access to the president
“All journalists, outlets and voices deserve a seat at this highly coveted table,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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February 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The White House seized control of the press pool today, announcing that the administration — not an independent group of journalists — will decide which reporters cover events with the president.
"I was kind of stunned because nobody has ever done that in our nine years of being in business, nobody has ever paid for the whole restaurant”
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Paying for every meal in packed Canadian restaurant, U.S. couple apologizes for Trump politics | CBC News
“Everyone was cheering” after an American couple dining at a Windsor, Ont., restaurant on Saturday stood up, apologized for what U.S. President Donald Trump is doing, and paid for everyone's lunch, ac...
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February 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"I was kind of stunned because nobody has ever done that in our nine years of being in business, nobody has ever paid for the whole restaurant”
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A good cautionary read. Over the years, I know many brilliant Indigenous people who have gone through this awful and frustrating experience. Look into it carefully if you are approached to be on an “Advisory Council.” Is it tokenism or is the organisation serious?
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'We've been tokenized': Royal Winnipeg Ballet's entire Indigenous advisory circle resigns — CBC News
Members of an Indigenous advisory committee at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet say they’re cutting ties with the organization after seven years.
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February 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A good cautionary read. Over the years, I know many brilliant Indigenous people who have gone through this awful and frustrating experience. Look into it carefully if you are approached to be on an “Advisory Council.” Is it tokenism or is the organisation serious?
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"We live next door to the largest weapons market in the world, the largest drug market in the world. There are inherent — and significant — spillover effects," www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Trump complains about Canada — but new data shows spike in U.S. drugs and guns coming north | CBC News
Trump says Canada is the problem when it comes to drugs. New data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows this country has a reason to worry about what's pouring in from the U.S.
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February 13, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"We live next door to the largest weapons market in the world, the largest drug market in the world. There are inherent — and significant — spillover effects," www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
« They'll have me fighting to make sure that this is not going to go unanswered in Canada »
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Canada calls for review of 'business relationship' with Amazon after Quebec closures | CBC News
François-Philippe Champagne, the federal industry minister, is calling for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with Amazon after the company said it will close all seven of its warehouses in ...
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January 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
« They'll have me fighting to make sure that this is not going to go unanswered in Canada »
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Pour sauver des $ faire de la prévention serait + efficace que couper des postes mais c'est un peu + compliqué. Le ministre a annoncé en 2022 qu’on transférait au test VPH, mais à l’heure actuelle, il y a seulement quatre régions qui ont converti, les moins peuplées. www.lapresse.ca/actualites/s...
Hausse des cas de cancer du col de l’utérus, détectés trop tard
Les plus récentes données canadiennes montrent que le cancer du col de l’utérus est maintenant celui dont l’incidence augmente le plus rapidement chez les femmes. Le dépistage demeure la meilleure faç...
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January 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Pour sauver des $ faire de la prévention serait + efficace que couper des postes mais c'est un peu + compliqué. Le ministre a annoncé en 2022 qu’on transférait au test VPH, mais à l’heure actuelle, il y a seulement quatre régions qui ont converti, les moins peuplées. www.lapresse.ca/actualites/s...
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'Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests. Exercise, nutritional changes, psychological support before going under the knife can all reduce complications.
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Exercise before surgery shortens hospital stays, offers other benefits, Canadian 'prehab' review finds | CBC News
Exercise, nutritional changes and psychological support could have huge benefits for people before they have planned surgeries, reducing complications and hospital stays, according to a large, new sys...
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January 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'Prehab' before surgery speeds up patient recovery, review suggests. Exercise, nutritional changes, psychological support before going under the knife can all reduce complications.
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I am so glad I caught Prison Playbook before it leaves Netflix. It’s wonderful and touching, a great blend of humour and emotion. The only flaw is the relationship, there really wasn’t any chemistry, but since that wasn’t the focus of the show it didn’t take away too much
January 23, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I am so glad I caught Prison Playbook before it leaves Netflix. It’s wonderful and touching, a great blend of humour and emotion. The only flaw is the relationship, there really wasn’t any chemistry, but since that wasn’t the focus of the show it didn’t take away too much
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Le poids du Québec va continuer à dégringoler d'ici 2049.
Alors que les Québécois représentaient 28% des Canadiens en 1971, ils ne seront plus que 19,8% en 2049.
Alors que les Québécois représentaient 28% des Canadiens en 1971, ils ne seront plus que 19,8% en 2049.
January 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Le poids du Québec va continuer à dégringoler d'ici 2049.
Alors que les Québécois représentaient 28% des Canadiens en 1971, ils ne seront plus que 19,8% en 2049.
Alors que les Québécois représentaient 28% des Canadiens en 1971, ils ne seront plus que 19,8% en 2049.
Quebec murder case sparks debate over where trans inmates should serve time
Interesting piece by @steverukavina.bsky.social
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Interesting piece by @steverukavina.bsky.social
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ANALYSIS | Quebec murder case sparks debate over where trans inmates should serve time | CBC News
Many, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, argue trans inmates shouldn’t have any choice about where they serve time, while trans activists say the current rules don’t really offer much of ...
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January 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Quebec murder case sparks debate over where trans inmates should serve time
Interesting piece by @steverukavina.bsky.social
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Interesting piece by @steverukavina.bsky.social
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Just started watching Prison Playbook, wanted to catch it before it leaves Netflix. It’s slowly growing on me but 16 ninety minutes episodes is a lot #kdrama
January 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Just started watching Prison Playbook, wanted to catch it before it leaves Netflix. It’s slowly growing on me but 16 ninety minutes episodes is a lot #kdrama
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