The World Health Organization is monitoring a new coronavirus variant called “mu,” which the agency says has mutations that have the potential to evade immunity provided by a previous Covid-19 infection or vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccine passports officially in effect in Quebec
Quebecers will now have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to gain access to certain non-essential services, including bars, restaurants and some sports.
Nancy Pelosi Blocked GOP From Reading Names Of Slain U.S. Troops, Reps Say
“How badly do Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats want to cover up this Afghanistan debacle? They just blocked Members of Congress from reading the names of the service members who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan last week,” posted Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) on Tuesday. “Don’t you think our military deserves better?”
Braid: Alberta oil revenue stages another fiscal rescue. What would replace it?
Once again, Alberta’s finances are snatched from the pit of hell by oil and gas revenues.
The UCP announced very strong economic forecasts Tuesday, far better than its earlier predictions for this year.
Thank goodness – now they’ll be able to make their equalization payments. By the way, on Sept 1 1905, Alberta became a province. 116 years of Eastern control.
Amherst College Bars Students From Leaving Campus Without Permission
Under the college’s August 25 guidelines (active through September 13), “Students may visit the town of Amherst, masked when indoors, in order to conduct business (opening bank accounts, picking up prescriptions, etc.) during regular business hours, but may not go to restaurants or bars.” However, other “off-campus travel,” with the exception of travel to other nearby universities for classes, “must be approved by the Office of Student Affairs.”
Ontario reveals vaccine passport system. Here’s what you need to know
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access non-essential businesses in Ontario, including gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theatres and concert halls, under the province’s new vaccine certification program starting Sept. 22.
Let the Cover up Begin: Biden Officials Erased Afghan Weapons Reports From Fed Websites
The Taliban getting the weaponry was earning Joe Biden a lot of criticism — that more of it wasn’t destroyed or prevented from falling into the enemy hands.
So it’s more than a little troubling to read that the Biden administration told federal agencies to scrub their websites of the official reports about the $82.9 billion in weaponry the U.S. has provided to the Afghan army since 2001 (which is now largely in Taliban hands).
Bombshell Report: US Knew About Kabul Bomber, Had Drone Lock but Didn’t Take the Shot
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Roger Pardo-Maurer dropped some incredible information during an interview and it’s huge, if true.
Director of MRC Latino, Jorge Bonilla, posted an interview of Pardo-Maurer. Pardo-Maurer, who was in the State Department for years, since at least 2001, said he was being told that the Department of Defense already knew who the bomber was ahead of time, before the bombing and when the Kabul attack would occur.
Liberal Party releases multi-billion dollar election platform for post-pandemic recovery
The sprawling, 53-page platform proposes $78 billion in new spending. It differs substantially from the Conservative plan released earlier in this campaign in that it proposes to invest more in Liberal priorities — such as efforts to fight climate change, Indigenous reconciliation and the arts and cultural sector — while promising tighter restrictions on firearms and new money for provinces that ban handguns.
UK: Welcome to the Medieval Era of 2021
Advocates of multi-culturalism demand not only that we should accept sweeping changes to our cultural landscape, but also that we should be far more welcoming of some of the medieval customs, traditions, and religious laws it has taken much of the world — often at great cost in the irrevocable currency of life as well as treasure — centuries to get rid of.
U of T professor suggests Conservatives are promoting Nazism
David Fisman, an epidemiology professor at U of T, said in a tweet that the Conservatives were promoting Nazism because a tweet the party sent about Canada’s Recovery Plan had the words secure the future for your children and contained 14 words.
Conservatives outflanking the left on international LGBTQ rights
On international LGBTQ rights, the two progressive parties, the Liberals and the NDP, are being outflanked by the Conservatives.
Pope Francis mistakenly quotes Putin while ripping West’s involvement in Afghanistan
Pope Francis on Wednesday ripped the West’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan — and mistakenly quoted Russian President Vladimir Putin in the process.
The 84-year-old pontiff was asked during a radio interview aired in Spain Wednesday about his thoughts on this week’s withdrawal of troops by the US and its allies, ending America’s longest war.
U.S. troops speak out against COVID-vaccine mandate
An Air Force member said there is “a lot of pressure from our commanders … and they tell you these sob stories to heavily persuade you, and it’s borderline harassment.”
The military is made up of healthy individuals, as well as their being in the age range that has almost no problems with Covid-19.
Liberals allow Ontario MP to run for re-election despite four harassment allegations
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is defending allowing a Liberal candidate to stand for re-election despite facing numerous allegations of unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate comments to women.
Trudeau’s position came a day after saying he had “zero tolerance” for people who engaged in harassment or intimidation.
Ps. Thank the gang for keeping the home fires burning, work has called me away.