Fifteen MPs travelled on a total of 19 sponsored trips last year, totalling more than $78,000 in comped expenses. This marks the second year of decline for junkets since the post-pandemic peak in 2023 and subsequent rule changes.

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Two brilliant civil rights lawyers - one Asian American; one Black American. Both women. @aclu.org’s Cecellia Wang & @legaldefensefund.bsky.social’s @janainelson.bsky.social. They argued two of the most consequential cases in SCOTUS this year. This embrace is one of my favorite moments of the day.

People everywhere you look in Chicago’s Grant Park. I was here in October when the crowd was estimated at 100,000. There are more here today. #NoKings

Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN Scientists from the University of Manchester have played a leading role in the discovery of a new subatomic particle at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The particle, known as the Ξcc⁺ (Xi‑cc‑plus)...

My late husband would have been so excited about this news!
Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN share.google/8aKm98yYU5NE...

'Magnolia, Patterson Road', Crystal Palace by Roger Cromwell
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💯 on 🎯

He was certainly afraid of Vietnam-style combat in Vietnam.

In the latest episode of “Lives Well Lived”, we spoke with educator and author Zoe Weil about a simple idea inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.

Gandhi once said, “My life is my message.” Zoe takes that seriously. Whether we realise it or not, our lives are our message too.

Mark Warner: "I saw no intelligence that Iran was on the verge of launching any kind of preemptive strike against the United States. None."

Kaine on Fox: "The president can act to defend US against imminent attack without congressional approval. But if you're going to initiate war, you need Congress. The president not only did not come to Congress, he acted without even notification to the vast majority of us. This is an illegal war."

Ted Cruz: "I have no indication they were anywhere close to getting nuclear weapons"

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Meet the Olympians from the Ottawa area competing in Milano Cortina Twenty-two athletes from the Ottawa area will be competing for Canada at the 2026 Winter Games in Milano Cortina. CTVNewsOttawa.ca introduces you to the Canadian Olympians from Ottawa, eastern Ontari...

Meet the Olympians from the Ottawa area competing in Milano Cortina #Canada

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I gotta tell you, I love the new Knives Out movie

And yes, I see the similarities between Wicks and Trump

The inauguration!!!

Shit!

Trump administration's use of travel ban dealt blow from judge

The federal court ruling benefits diversity visa applicants from nations such as Afghanistan, Burma, Togo, Somalia and Iran.

‘I have no options’: Canadians criticize lack of Novavax COVID shot - National | Globalnews.ca The federal government's decision to not provide Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine this respiratory virus season raises health equity concerns, experts and advocates say.

Hoping for a NOVAVAX 💉 BOOSTER ?

IT'S NO LONGER AVAILABLE in Canada because

1. Only 5,500 doses were administered from the 125,000 ordered last year ➡️119,500 doses WASTED

2. Novavax requires a minimum order (not disclosed) that FAR exceeds demand

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Fisherman catches 'Trump' shark with freak mutation that makes it look like him A rare nurse shark with a bright orange hue and white eyes was caught off the coast of Costa Rica last year, but the animal's unusual coloring has only just been explained.

Today’s laugh o

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Small Wishes, Big Impact Keck Hospital Three Wishes initiative offers peace and dignity at the end of life.

I met with the folks at @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social a few months ago & so glad to see that they've kicked off their @3wishesprogram.bsky.social!

My heart is warmed by the wife's quote, "It gave me so much comfort knowing the staff saw Paul not just as a patient, but as a human." #KindnessMatters

Air Canada says more passengers eligible for reimbursement if flights were cancelled Airline’s operations are almost back to full capacity as it continues to ramp up following last week’s three-day flight attendants’ strike.

Air Canada says more passengers eligible for reimbursement if flights were cancelled

Lol literally! Gallows humor. Agreed!

A researcher friend-of-a-friend had to euthanize their rodents early because of interrupted funding.

The Pelican Brief.

Wildfire risks could mean higher insurance costs for Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada is battling some of the worst, most destructive fires the region has ever seen. With more claims from homeowners, experts say insurance companies will likely raise premiums.

Wildfire risks could mean higher insurance costs for Atlantic Canada #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PrinceEdwardIsland #Newfoundland #Labrador

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UK’s tuberculosis crisis deepens as doctors report rise in prison cases Amid spiralling rates of TB in prisons, the UK looks set to lose its WHO low incidence rate. Kate Bowie reports Consumption ridden jails might conjure a Dickensian image, but a rise in tuberculosis (...

"Actually, tuberculosis (TB) incidence may represent the best bellwether for Covid induced post-infection immune damage."

- A certain minimizer in 2022

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When the black dog's *really* loud & says that you're a useless load of sh*te it can be tough to do the behavioural thought-lifting mind hacks to try to hold on to some confidence & help your brain keep going. It's like trying to wade through tar. Sending love if you've been/are also in that place x

wildland fire fighters helping to put out fires in Nova Scotia

fire fighters helping with Nova Scotia fires

Thank you to all the fire fighters from across Canada who have come to help with the Long Lake fire in Annapolis County #NovaScotia and thank you for all the water bombers and helicopters, help has come from almost every Province and even the Northwest Territories. #ThankYou #FireFighters

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2 N.S. softball team members fought for their lives, and they made it to the Canada Games | CBC News The journey to the Canada Games involves hard work, talent and skill. But for Nova Scotia’s softball team, they’ve been overcoming adversity after adversity on the road to St. John’s.

2 N.S. softball team members fought for their lives, and they made it to the Canada Games #NovaScotia

Co-captain Ty Campbell, coach Garth Perrin dealt with back-to-back health crises

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Important information for Bank Holiday weekend…

Trump administration to review 55m US visa holders for potential rule violations State department says all people who hold valid US visas are subject to ‘continuous vetting’, including of social media

"Trump administration to review 55m US visa holders for potential rule violations."

The tile is a bit misleading. This is really re: a plan to roll out ‘continuous vetting’ of all visa holders, incl. their social media activities & the harvesting of biometrics. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...