Gwen MacBeth
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Gwen MacBeth
@gwenmacbeth2.bsky.social
Retired educator, bilingue, FirstNations & 2SLGBTQ+ ally. Centre left. Proud Maritimer & Canadian. Pro facts. No patience with whiners or conspiracists.
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«A “hallmark paper” arguing glyphosate isn’t carcinogenic has been retracted by peer-reviewed journal Regulatory Toxicology & Pharmacology, 25 yrs after publication over concerns Monsanto may have partially ghostwritten it & its listed authors “may have received financial compensatn».
The study was retracted over concerns that employees from Monsanto may have partially ghostwritten the article and that its listed authors — one of them a former senior official at Health Canada — “may have received financial compensation” from the company.

Report by @davidgordonkoch.bsky.social
Influential article claiming glyphosate isn’t carcinogenic retracted by scientific journal
A "hallmark paper" arguing that glyphosate isn't carcinogenic has been retracted by the peer-reviewed journal Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 25 years
nbmediacoop.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Minister Joly travelled to Sault Ste. Marie and talked to Algoma Steel and the USW.
Now they are working out a plan to save up to 500 jobs.
"the plans involve expanded capacity at Algoma through a government loan".
Minister Joly is 100% dedicated to building Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ont...
Plan in works to save some jobs slated to be cut at Algoma Steel: union
Plans are in the works to save hundreds of the roughly 1,000 jobs slated to be lost at Algoma Steel Inc. in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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A historic step for New Brunswick’s artists! The Status of the Artist Act creates a clear framework for hiring professional artists under fair and respectful agreements.

https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/culture-heritage/arts-culture/status-artist.html
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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December 6, 1989: An armed man killed 14 women and injured 13 other people at École Polytechnique. Fuelled by misogyny, he claimed he was "fighting feminism". We must never forget the horror of that day. I'm honoured to be joined by community leaders to name the victims. #CallItFemicide
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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I should add...the trump administration just put in writing that they want the EU to disappear...
Whilst it is a very tough read, I encourage everyone to have a close read of the US National Security Strategy (November 2025) to get a reality check of our current global geopolitical climate and the US entirely shifting its alliances under the #Trump presidency: www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
www.whitehouse.gov
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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#Cdnpoli #Roshel is supplying #ICE with armoured vehicles.

roshel.com/contact/ [email protected]

255 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton Ontario

Phone# 1 -905-565-0355
December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Canada’s economic growth beat expectations this quarter.

We’re diversifying our trade, building big, and creating well-paying careers — and we’re getting results.
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Colleen Jones was a Canadian icon and trailblazer for women in sports — a two-time world champion, six-time Canadian champion, and an esteemed reporter with CBC for nearly four decades.
 
My thoughts are with her family, her community in Nova Scotia, and her fans across Canada.
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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November 23, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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November 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Despite all of PP's bullshit, Canada is doing quite well.
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Jack Daniel’s should take the hint!
Awesome news!
Way to go Canadians!
"Sour Puss liqueur brand says he had no choice but to move part of the production line north of the border to Montreal"
"will be made at the city’s Station 22 distillery under a multi-year deal"
I may have to try some.
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
Sour Puss moves some liqueur production to Canada after trade war devastates sales
American distiller Phillips Distilling Company is moving production of its Sour Puss alcoholic beverage to Montreal in order to regain the Canadian market.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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150 Canadians have been detained at the border this year, some for weeks. Why would ANYONE come here with the present criminal regime, unless you're a nazi or a white afrikaner "refugee" heathermcpherson.ndp.ca/news/stateme...
NDP Statement on reports that 150 Canadians have been held by ICE this year
Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, on reports that 150 Canadians have been held by ICE this year
heathermcpherson.ndp.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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If anyone has a gift link I’d be eternally thankful
Carney: "We are entering an era of 'variable geometry' characterised by dynamic, overlapping, pragmatic coalitions, built around shared interests, and occasionally shared values, rather than shared institutions."
www.economist.com/the-world-ah...
The world is in a new age of variable geometry, says Mark Carney
Canada’s prime minister argues that countries that build new networks and pragmatic alliances will be best placed to thrive in this new age
www.economist.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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WTF NB Power - why are you allowing a US company to do this? 🤬

A proposed data centre in the Lorneville area of #SaintJohnNB would gobble up the equivalent of almost half the electricity N.B. Power will get from a controversial natural gas plant in the Tantramar area.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Proposed data centre would need almost half of Tantramar gas plant’s power | CBC News
A proposed data centre in the Lorneville area of Saint John would gobble up the equivalent of almost half the electricity N.B. Power will get from a controversial natural gas plant in the Tantramar ar...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Great news! 🇨🇦🇸🇪
Sweden's royal visit to include its deputy PM, defence minister + 60 members of the country's business community.

Saab is ready to share its intellectual property with Canadian companies + allow them to join its international production chain.

#CANsky

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft | CBC News
A few days before the federal budget was tabled, the CEO of Swedish industrial giant Saab flew to Ottawa to meet with the country's top bureaucrat, fuelling the sense a deal is brewing between the Can...
www.cbc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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www.canada.ca/en/public-he...

Get yourself and your kids vaccinated!

Canada can re-establish its measles elimination status once transmission of the measles strain associated with the current outbreak is interrupted for at least 12 months.
Statement from the Public Health Agency of Canada on Canada’s Measles Elimination Status
Following over 12 months of transmission across the country, PAHO confirms Canada's loss of measles elimination status. We are coordinating efforts with provinces and territories to restore the status...
www.canada.ca
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Achetez canadien. Bâtissez canadien.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Please support 🇨🇦 publishers and storytellers by visiting @skbooks.com #IReadCanadian #childrensbooks #picturebooks #Christmas #ahomeforhairy #samandthebigbridge
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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When citizens take their furry friends with them to the bomb shelter. #BeBraveLikeUkraine #Ukrainians #Ukraine #Pets
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM