Darlene Jacques
@darj9.bsky.social
Avid news reader. Love gift articles because I am not financially able to afford to read what I find interesting. Canadian, Ontario resident that lives in a riding that currently has a Green MP and a MPP. Born in the same year as the Canadian Centennial
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From Kangirsuk, QC to Kitchener, Ont.: Elementary school opens its doors to students from remote Inuit village
From Kangirsuk, QC to Kitchener, Ont.: Elementary school opens its doors to students from remote Inuit village
A Catholic elementary school in Kitchener, Ont. recently welcomed a group of students from Kangirsuk, a remote Inuit village in northern Quebec.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
From Kangirsuk, QC to Kitchener, Ont.: Elementary school opens its doors to students from remote Inuit village
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Going back to this. @mattgurney.bsky.social and I disagree on a lot, But we share a common historical and cultural history that allows us to talk to each other.
We're being replaced by generations that don't have that. They don't have the lessons we learned
So what do they do with that?
We're being replaced by generations that don't have that. They don't have the lessons we learned
So what do they do with that?
This is a must read. "We grew up in an exceptional world that we considered normal. Now that international politics is changing, we are lost."
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A Millennial Considers the New German Problem After 30 Years of Peace
Growing up, I liked listening to Freundeskreis, a German hip-hop reggae band. One of their songs asserts “history is something that was a long time ago or
warontherocks.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Going back to this. @mattgurney.bsky.social and I disagree on a lot, But we share a common historical and cultural history that allows us to talk to each other.
We're being replaced by generations that don't have that. They don't have the lessons we learned
So what do they do with that?
We're being replaced by generations that don't have that. They don't have the lessons we learned
So what do they do with that?
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Grandparents to the rescue? Canadians turn to elders to cover holiday gifts: survey
Canadians turn to grandparents to help with holidays: survey
Rising prices are forcing many Canadian parents to rethink holiday spending this year, and a new study suggests a growing number are turning to grandparents for help buying gifts.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Grandparents to the rescue? Canadians turn to elders to cover holiday gifts: survey
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All that glitters: Trump touts "Gold Card'
All that glitters: Trump touts "Gold Card'
The program would grant permanent legal status to work and live in the U.S. to those willing to write a seven-figure "gift" to the government.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
All that glitters: Trump touts "Gold Card'
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Today, on Human Rights Day, we reaffirm Canada’s steadfast commitment to protecting human rights, dignity, equality and justice for everyone. As a country, Canada is proud to be a place where diversity brings us together.
Statement by Minister Miller, Minister Anand, Minister Valdez and Minister Fraser on Human Rights Day - Canada.ca
The Government of Canada issues a statement to mark Human Rights Day
www.canada.ca
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Today, on Human Rights Day, we reaffirm Canada’s steadfast commitment to protecting human rights, dignity, equality and justice for everyone. As a country, Canada is proud to be a place where diversity brings us together.
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“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
Danish Intelligence Report Raises Concerns About U.S.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“The United States uses economic power, including threats of high tariffs, to enforce its will, and no longer rules out the use of military force, even against allies.”
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Important note about Danielle Smith's recall petition: needs 12,070 signatures by March 10 to pass -- a tall order.
BC Premier David Eby faced a recall petition in 2023, and the 271 canvassers only got 2,737 signatures (it needed 6x that many)
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BC Premier David Eby faced a recall petition in 2023, and the 271 canvassers only got 2,737 signatures (it needed 6x that many)
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Recall petition targeting Alberta Premier Danielle Smith approved | CBC News
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, along with two additional members of her cabinet, are now the latest MLAs to face a recall petition from constituents.
www.cbc.ca
December 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Important note about Danielle Smith's recall petition: needs 12,070 signatures by March 10 to pass -- a tall order.
BC Premier David Eby faced a recall petition in 2023, and the 271 canvassers only got 2,737 signatures (it needed 6x that many)
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
BC Premier David Eby faced a recall petition in 2023, and the 271 canvassers only got 2,737 signatures (it needed 6x that many)
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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With an agreement now signed with the City of Waterloo, the first of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s CCTV cameras are set to come online in January. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
Waterloo to get first police CCTV camera in January
The City of Waterloo is the first municipality to reaach an agreement with Waterloo Regional Police to install CCTV cameras. Police said the first camera will likely go live the third week of January.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
With an agreement now signed with the City of Waterloo, the first of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s CCTV cameras are set to come online in January. www.therecord.com/news/waterlo...
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For two Ukrainian soldiers, what should have been a relatively routine month-long deployment turned into a gruelling 165-day battle against not only Russian forces but also starvation, dehydration, and insanity.
165 days trapped on Ukraine's front line
Just last year, the battlefield in Ukraine was most dangerous when the shooting started. Now it is often the moments before and after, when soldiers change positions under the eyes of prowling drones....
kyivindependent.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
For two Ukrainian soldiers, what should have been a relatively routine month-long deployment turned into a gruelling 165-day battle against not only Russian forces but also starvation, dehydration, and insanity.
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House prices dropping like the temperatures in Waterloo Region
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House prices dropping like the temperatures in Waterloo Region
With winter just around the corner, house prices across Waterloo Region are dropping like the temperature.
www.therecord.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
House prices dropping like the temperatures in Waterloo Region
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Powell: "Labor demand has clearly softened ... the median projection of the unemployment rate is 4.5% at the end of this year"
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Powell: "Labor demand has clearly softened ... the median projection of the unemployment rate is 4.5% at the end of this year"
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Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
December 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Powell: "Inflation for goods has picked up, reflecting the effects of tariffs."
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Powell: "In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, and risks to unemployment to the downside -- a challenging situation. There is no risk free path for policy as we navigate this tension between our employment and inflation goals."
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Powell: "In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, and risks to unemployment to the downside -- a challenging situation. There is no risk free path for policy as we navigate this tension between our employment and inflation goals."
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The judge joins two other judges in granting the Justice Department’s requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier’s sexual abuse.
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Judge grants request to unseal records from Epstein 2019 sex-trafficking case - National | Globalnews.ca
A judge reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
globalnews.ca
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The judge joins two other judges in granting the Justice Department’s requests to unseal material from investigations into the late financier’s sexual abuse.
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As someone with useless reproductive parts that are regardless infiltrating my body, causing harm and pain, yet seemingly no one cares because they are useless, please listen. We have use beyond our reproductive age as my family would plead
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December 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
As someone with useless reproductive parts that are regardless infiltrating my body, causing harm and pain, yet seemingly no one cares because they are useless, please listen. We have use beyond our reproductive age as my family would plead
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www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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How this organization in the @cityofhamilton.bsky.social helps men get clean — and turn their lives around www.tvo.org/article/how-... #addiction #MentalHealth #drugs #alcoholawareness
TVO Today | Current Affairs Journalism, Documentaries and Podcasts
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December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
How this organization in the @cityofhamilton.bsky.social helps men get clean — and turn their lives around www.tvo.org/article/how-... #addiction #MentalHealth #drugs #alcoholawareness
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Trump's Hot Mess Rally
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Trump's Hot Mess Rally
The Fyre Festival of Affordability Tours Begins
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December 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Trump's Hot Mess Rally
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Canada’s defence minister responds to Trump’s new National Security Strategy
Canada’s defence minister responds to Trump’s National Security Strategy
The weaponization of trade to 'strengthen American power and pre-eminence' is entrenched in the new U.S. National Security Strategy recently released by the White House.
www.cp24.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Canada’s defence minister responds to Trump’s new National Security Strategy
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GUARDIAN: “The richest .0001% hold 3x the wealth of the poorest half of humanity.”
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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
GUARDIAN: “The richest .0001% hold 3x the wealth of the poorest half of humanity.”
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and ordered them returned to the control of the state’s governor. https://cnn.it/4905VPj
December 10, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles and ordered them returned to the control of the state’s governor. https://cnn.it/4905VPj