Canada
MERTA: The media sets their sights on people of faith
While Canada is home to a large number of religions and religious people, some journalists cannot help but deride and attack people of faith.
The mainstream media fails to realize that Canadians of faith are defying the government’s arbitrary coronavirus rules because they have a right to worship freely under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Church CHARGED $6,000 for DRIVE-IN services; bylaw wait until Media Party leaves to issue tickets
The Church of God, just south of Steinbach, MB, has met the cold rubber of Brian Pallister’s cold boot.
On Sunday, the widely disliked premier dispatched uniformed officers with “Manitoba Justice” emblazoned on their backs to the small church in the countryside.
The Church of God cancelled indoor services this weekend, out of an abundance of caution. Instead, church leadership asked congregants to remain in their vehicles outside, and tune in to 88.5 FM.
NDP will fight for ‘massive investments’ in northern housing
Singh recently discussed northern priorities with Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane. He told Cabin Radio: “What we’re hearing from people in the North is housing is the most important thing – making sure they have access to housing, making sure people have quality places they can call home.”
Government spent $570 million on foreign-made sanitizer while Canadian companies produced for free
According to CBC, companies across Canada answered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plea to help meet the hand sanitizer shortage in the spring. However, as these companies produced sanitizer at no-cost, they later learned that the government opted to purchase from foreign companies instead.
Of the $570 million, $252 million went to BYD Canada Co., a Chinese company with only a handful of employees in Canada.
Food report shows groceries will cost Canadian families an additional $695 in 2021
The average Canadian family can expect to spend an extra $695 on food next year, as the pandemic, wildfires, and changing consumer habits will increase grocery bills to the highest increase ever predicted by the annual food price report.
FERNANDO: The ‘Great Reset’ Is No Conspiracy, It’s Happening Now
“An opportunity for a reset.” – Justin Trudeau
“A ‘great reset’ of capitalism.” – Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum
“I want ideas on how the government can ‘unlock’ your savings.” – Chrystia Freeland
‘The Great Reset’ – literally a presentation from the Bank of Canada on their website.
You can see a common theme here: Using this crisis to promote and discuss how to expand the power of an already overbearing government, reshaping the world in the political image of the elites, and imposing an agenda they couldn’t get support for otherwise.
Ontario reports 1,676 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths
Ontario is reporting 1,676 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, and 10 new deaths due to the virus.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says 588 new cases are in Toronto, 349 in Peel Region, and 141 cases are in York Region.
Military reservists preparing for possible deployment in Prairies as COVID-19 rates soar
All of the army divisions and joint task forces across the country were asked earlier this fall to check how many part-time soldiers would be available for duty so as to have 300 reserve soldiers in each area, a senior defence source said.
Trucker fined $1,296 by Manitoba cops for outdoor Christian carol-singing
Brian Pallister, Manitoba’s conservative-in-name-only premier, recently imposed strict lockdown measures on his entire province, including the closure of anything he deems “non-essential” — and according to him, you’re an “idiot” if you disagree with his decision.
Pallister to spend millions to entertain Manitobans in lockdown during Christmas
Manitobans in lockdown during the holidays will soon have the option to watch government-sponsored content after the province announced the $3 million “Safe at Home Manitoba” grant on Monday.
Indigenous tourism group paid CEO $25K bonus days after it was tasked to distribute COVID-19 relief funds
Indigenous Services Canada is now reviewing several complaints against the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) over the bonus and how the organization distributed stimulus funds to hard hit Indigenous tourism business owners across the country.
Federal scientists predict Prairie climate as drier, grassier and fiery
Federal scientists are predicting a hot, dry and fiery future for the Prairies.
“In a warming climate, you can expect extreme weather events to occur with increased severity,” said Dave Sauchyn, a professor at the University of Regina and a lead author in an extensive report released Monday by Natural Resources Canada.
Watchdog calls out RCMP for exploring new genetic investigative techniques without privacy disclosures
The RCMP is flouting federal directives by exploring a new investigative technique without spelling out its effect on the privacy of Canadians, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada says.
Ontario Identifies Key Groups for Distribution of Initial COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ontario government is ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are received, beginning with vaccinating vulnerable populations and those who care for them. As recommended by the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force and in alignment with the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, the province has identified key populations to receive the vaccine first, including long-term care and retirement home residents and the staff who provide care to these groups. The government’s approach is informed by science and prioritizes population groups that are at greatest risks of COVID-19.
Churches “make an easy target” for COVID fines
Recently in Manitoba, things have gotten a bit out of hand, as Premier/Grinch Brian Pallister’s enforcement of new restrictions has seen more than $180,000 in fines dished out in a week. A popular target for Pallister’s charges has been a church in Steinbach, where a pastor was recently charged for organizing a protest.