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At Global News I watched our web traffic crater by about 90 per cent over the course of a couple of years. Part of that was Meta's news blackout in Canada, but I'm absolutely certain this was a key factor

Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed | Globalnews.ca Maya Gebala was struck in her neck and in the head, just above her left eye, when shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10.

A post on the Facebook account belonging to Cia Edmonds, mother of Maya Gebala, says the removal was a “terrifying experience” and she held her daughter’s hand as the girl winced.

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Gas prices surge across Canada as Iran war fuels inflation fears Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 6 · 7m

Why is it that gas prices are slow to drop but always quick to rise at the pump?

Chatted with Matt at Gas Buddy about this and just how intense the gas pain at the pumps is likely to get.

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David Akin's Roundup: Japan deals. Alberta agreement. Robocall study. SAT MAR 7

David Akin 🇨🇦
▶️ Japan deals. ▶️ Alberta agreement. ▶️ Robocall study.
The 🇨🇦 #cdnpoli Roundup is up for SAT MAR 7
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Ken Sim under fire over false allegation

I was on @jasjohal.bsky.social and I said it would be best if Ken Sim resigned. Here's that interview, where I discuss some of the same points as in the above piece.

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Monthly Food Segment! Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 6 · Bonus · 10m

Our monthly food segment with @feastwritegrow.bsky.social features some great restaurants in Victoria: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Quebec is taking this poutine staple very seriously Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 6 · Bonus · 11m

Should Quebec “own” poutine’s most important ingredient?
The province is considering special protections for its fresh cheese curds — a move supporters say protects tradition but critics warn could create trade barriers. We spoke to @the-food-professor.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

How proposed changes to B.C.'s Freedom of Information system could change things Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 6 · Bonus · 13m

B.C.’s Freedom of Information law was once considered one of the most open in Canada. But proposed changes in Bill 9 are raising alarms about transparency and government accountability.
We talk to @robbotterell.bsky.social who helped draft the original law in 1991: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

The Jas Johal Political Happy Hour Podcast Episode · The Jas Johal Show · March 7 · 1h 11m

Alright #bcpoli watchers, the Jas Johal Political Happy Hour is in full swing.🍸
Linda Buchanan and Eric Woodward on the Metro sewage fight, Ken Sim fallout, Iran war analysis +
Keith Baldrey on no mojo Eby and the BC Conservative leadership race. #vanpoli

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Why we should be concerned about retaliation terrorism from Iran Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 5 · Bonus · 9m

My chat with Jill Bennett on possible Iranian retaliation on Canada in light of Trump/Netanyahu war (yes, it is a war) on Iran. Have a listen! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/w...

Who is Markwayne Mullin? Meet the man set to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary - National | Globalnews.ca Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, is set to succeed Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary, pending approval from the Senate.

Mullin, known for his fiery retorts and outspokenness, tried to start a fight during a senate hearing in 2023.

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Man who killed 3 Utah women said ‘it had to be done’: police - National | Globalnews.ca Investigators have not found a motive for the triple homicide, and there is no indication that the suspect had any connection to the victims, according to police.

Police identified Ivan Miller as the suspect after a multi-state search and the grisly discovery of three women's remains.

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Americans view each other as morally bad, poll says. Canada is the opposite - National | Globalnews.ca While 47 per cent of Americans said their fellow citizens are morally good — the lowest score of any country — 92 per cent of Canadians had a positive moral view of each other.

The two countries are at the polar opposite ends of a 25-nation survey on morality conducted by the Pew Research Center.

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Figure skater Alysa Liu asks for personal space after being ‘chased’ by fan - National | Globalnews.ca 'So I land at the airport, and there's a crowd waiting at the exit with cameras and things for me to sign,' Alysa Liu wrote on her Instagram stories.

The 20-year-old skater shared the incident on her Instagram stories while pleading with fans not to invade her “personal space.”

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Doctors and health care defenders oppose Alberta’s Bill 11 Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 5 · 8m

Premier Danielle Smith says the province is moving ahead with its dual practice health care plan.

But a group of concerned physicians is calling on the feds to intervene, arguing it may violate the Canada Health Act and could lead to worse health outcomes.

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Epstein files: DOJ publishes missing documents with unverified Trump claim - National | Globalnews.ca The accuser was interviewed by the FBI four times as it sought to assess her allegations, but a summary of only one of those interviews was included in the publicly released files.

The Trump administration has been accused of hiding certain Epstein-related documents, over-redacting files and not redacting enough.

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Piper James’ official cause of death was drowning as a result of a dingo attack | Globalnews.ca Piper James was working on K’gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, when she went for an early morning swim on Jan. 19. Her body was found a short time later.

Piper James from Vancouver Island was found dead on an Australian beach in January, surrounded by a pack of dingoes.

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‘A foreign policy based on short memory’: Carney continues push to diversify from the U.S. - National | Globalnews.ca Prime Minister Mark Carney has moved away from a 'values-based' foreign policy to focus on the bottom line in an increasingly chaotic world.

The fundamental Canadian foreign policy question: how to claim the moral high ground without making the sacrifices required to hold it. globalnews.ca/news/1171838...

B.C. teachers come to a deal with 91% voting in favour Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 5 · Bonus · 8m

B.C. teachers have overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract. What does the deal mean for classrooms, students, and staff? @gordonbctf.bsky.social joins us: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Why we should be concerned about retaliation terrorism from Iran Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 5 · Bonus · 9m

Could the conflict with Iran raise the risk of terrorism here at home? @borealissaves.bsky.social joins us to discuss what Canada should be watching for: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

Alberta Francophonie join ‘Forever Canadian’ movement in push against separation | Watch News Videos Online Watch Alberta Francophonie join ‘Forever Canadian’ movement in push against separation Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

“Alberta Francophonie join ‘Forever Canadian’ movement in push against separation”

We are #CanadiensPourToujours protecting our official languages, our culture and our unique identity. That’s something a 51’st state could never guarantee.

#ableg #cdnpoli

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Some reinforcement for the Forever Canadian unity campaign.

Chatted with @lukaszukab.bsky.social about teaming up with AL'S French community, and his thoughts on Premier Smith saying she's fighting to keep Alberta in Canada.

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Camp Mystic will open despite lawsuit over missing girl, judge rules - National | Globalnews.ca The judge stopped short of halting reopening plans after a family of one of the girls who died last summer sued to keep the camp closed.

The ruling comes after parents of a missing camper filed a lawsuit claiming the camp failed to protect the children under its care.

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Michael Jackson accused of child sex trafficking by 4 siblings in new lawsuit - National | Globalnews.ca Michael Jackson 'groomed and brainwashed the four siblings, without the knowledge of the others or their parents, throughout their childhood years,' according to the legal docs.

The Jackson estate’s lawyer called the lawsuit “a desperate money grab" and "scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael’s estate and companies."

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Kristi Noem, who oversaw ICE operations, moved to new ‘special envoy’ role - National | Globalnews.ca In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Markwayne Mullin will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31.

Trump said that “the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security."

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Spain denies White House claim it ‘agreed to co-operate’ amid Iran war - National | Globalnews.ca 'The president expects all of our European allies, of course, to co-operate in this long sought-after mission,' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

"The position of the Spanish government regarding the war in the Middle East, the bombing of Iran and the use of our bases has not changed one iota," said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares.

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Carney supports U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran ‘with regret’ Podcast Episode · The Courtney Theriault Show · March 4 · 7m

Is Mark Carney a waffler?

That's how some critics describe his declarations on the Iran war.

Chatted with polisci Aaron Ettinger about Carney's statement shuffle and why he's trying to walk a very specific line.

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Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI in California - National | Globalnews.ca Britney Spears was placed under arrest on March 4 after being pulled over by the California Highway Patrol In Ventura County.

Her arrest comes years after the conservatorship that controlled Spears' life and money ended in 2021.

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Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out - National | Globalnews.ca Carney said the question around Canada's potential future involvement is a "fundamental hypothetical," adding the conflict can spread very broadly.

"One can never categorically rule out participation," said PM Mark Carney.

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Should there be a zipline at Queen Elizabeth Park? Podcast Episode · The Jill Bennett Show · March 4 · Bonus · 12m

Should Queen Elizabeth Park get a tree canopy walk and seasonal zipline?

We break down the debate ahead of the Park Board decision with @tomdigby1.bsky.social: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...