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Mark Carney Vows $150M Boost to CBC in Bid to Protect Canadian Culture
Liberal Leader Mark Carney has pledged an additional $150 million in annual funding for CBC/Radio-Canada, describing the public broadcaster as a vital part of Canada's cultural identity. The funding increase is part of a broader plan to redefine the broadcaster's mandate and ensure its long-term sustainability. Carney emphasized the importance of public media in preserving national unity and countering misinformation. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the proposal, questioning how the Liberals would finance the increased spending. The announcement signals a clear policy divide between the two major parties on the future of public broadcasting in Canada.
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Public funding for media should be minimal—let the market decide what content Canadians actually want, not government handouts.
Great, just what we need—another $150 million of taxpayer money thrown at the Liberal propaganda machine.
Here we go again—more taxpayer money being thrown at a government mouthpiece. If “Canadian culture” needs $150 million in forced funding to survive, maybe it's time to rethink what we're calling culture. In a free society, media should stand or fall on its own merit, not be propped up by bureaucrats with other people’s money. Let people choose what they want to watch or listen to, instead of having it subsidized through taxes. This is just another example of government overreach masked as national pride.
More taxpayer dollars wasted on a biased broadcaster that hardly anyone watches anymore—typical Liberal priorities.
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Western Separatism Debate Reignites as Political Leaders Clash Over Manning's Comments
A political controversy has erupted in Canada after former Reform Party leader Preston Manning suggested that voting for Liberal Leader Mark Carney could lead to Western secession. Manning's comments, published in an opinion piece, were criticized by both Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Carney called the remarks 'dramatic' and 'unhelpful,' urging national unity instead. Poilievre, who was once part of the Reform Party, also distanced himself from Manning's views, stating he does not believe a Liberal vote would cause Western Canada to separate. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions around regional alienation and national unity in Canadian politics.
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Poilievre distances himself from ex-Reform Leader Preston Manning’s comments on Western separatism
The Conservative Leader, who was a Reform Party member in the 1990s, was responding to an April 2 opinion piece by Manning in The Globe and Mail
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Honestly, Manning just said what a lot of us out West have been thinking for years. Ottawa keeps pushing policies that punish our industries and ignore our values, and then they act shocked when we talk about separation. Carney and Poilievre can clutch their pearls all they want, but Western alienation is real, and it’s not going anywhere under Liberal rule. The East gets handouts while we get carbon taxes and lectures. If voting Liberal means more of the same, then yeah, people are going to start asking if we’d be better off on our own. Pretending everything’s fine doesn’t make the problem go away.
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Manning’s not wrong to bring it up—Western alienation is real, and Ottawa keeps ignoring it like it’ll just go away.
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Canada Pushes Back on Trump's NATO Demands Amid Defence Spending Debate
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has stated that Canada will independently determine its defence spending, rejecting pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump for NATO allies to increase military budgets to 5% of GDP. Currently, NATO's official target is 2%, which Canada has yet to meet. The issue has become a key topic in the upcoming Canadian federal election, with party leaders expressing varying levels of commitment to increasing military funding. The debate reflects growing concerns over national security and the need for Canada to take greater responsibility for its own defence. Voters are being urged to prioritize military readiness at the ballot box.
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Funny how conservatives suddenly care about “sovereignty” when it comes to military spending but are fine with bending over for every U.S. corporate interest.
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How about Canada just focuses on defending its own borders and stops letting global alliances like NATO dictate how it spends taxpayer money?
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Poilievre says Canada, not U.S., will set our defence budget as Trump pushes for 5 per cent NATO spending target
Pierre Poilievre said under a Conservative government Canada would make its own, sovereign decisions on increasing military spending as U.S. President Donald Trump once again puts pressure on NATO allies to boost defence budgets to 5 per cent of GDP.
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The urgency is upon us: We need to defend Canada
The time is over for generational apathy in assuring our own defence and for leaders who pass the buck. This election, voters need to make clear that a strong, resourced military is a priority
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Trump Touted as Peacemaker by Russia Amid Stalled Ukraine War Talks
Russian officials have praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for allegedly preventing World War 3, while claiming 'significant progress' in ceasefire discussions with the U.S. However, analysts and U.S. officials remain skeptical, warning of continued Russian offensives in Ukraine. Despite Trump's past claims that he could quickly end the war, there is no evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to halt military operations. Trump's advisors are reportedly urging him not to engage directly with Putin again, fearing unpredictable consequences. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine continues with no clear resolution in sight.
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Wasn’t Trump Supposed to Have Solved the War in Ukraine by Now?
Here is what has happened in Ukraine: nothing. There’s no sign that Putin is preparing to stop fighting, despite Trump’s talk of cease-fires and deals.
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Australia Moves to Reclaim Chinese-Leased Darwin Port Amid Security Fears
Both major Australian political parties have pledged to end the controversial 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to a Chinese-owned company. Opposition leader Peter Dutton and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have both committed to returning the port to Australian control, citing national security concerns. The lease, granted in 2015, has faced increasing scrutiny as tensions with China have grown. The bipartisan move comes ahead of upcoming elections, signaling a strong political consensus on the issue. The Chinese company currently holding the lease has pushed back against the proposed takeover.
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US Tourist Arrested After Risky Encounter With Isolated Sentinelese Tribe
A 24-year-old American tourist, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands after allegedly attempting to contact the Sentinelese, one of the world's most isolated and uncontacted tribes. He reportedly sailed to North Sentinel Island, a restricted area, and left offerings including a can of Coke and coconuts. Experts warn that such contact could expose the tribe to deadly diseases due to their lack of immunity. The incident has reignited concerns about the dangers posed by tourists and social media influencers seeking viral content at the expense of indigenous communities. Authorities emphasize that visiting the island is illegal and potentially fatal, as demonstrated by the 2018 killing of another American who attempted contact.
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Tourist tries to give world's most isolated tribe a can of Coke - which could kill them
Mykhailo Polyakov reportedly sailed 25 miles to the remote island before entering a notorious tribe's area – and leaving a can of Coke and coconuts behind as an offering
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'Idiotic' US tourist is arrested for sailing to remote island and leaving a can of Coke for the world's most isolated tribe to try - 'which could have killed them all'
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested in the India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands after he allegedly visited a prohibited tribal reserve on North Sentinel Island without authorization.
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Sentinelese In Spotlight After US National's Arrest? Why You Can't Visit North Sentinel Island
A 24-year-old US national, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was arrested for entering North Sentinel Island to befriend the hostile indigenous Sentinelese tribe
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Top Tinubu Aide Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Resigns Amid Political Shifts
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has officially resigned from his position. Baba-Ahmed, who previously served as the spokesman for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), reportedly submitted his resignation about two weeks ago. The reasons for his departure have not been publicly disclosed, sparking speculation about internal dynamics within the presidency. His exit marks a significant change in Tinubu’s advisory team as the administration navigates ongoing political and economic challenges. The resignation has drawn attention due to Baba-Ahmed’s prominent role in northern political discourse.
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President Tinubu’s Political Adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Resigns
The political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned. It was reported that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.
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Obama Slams Trump’s Tariff Plan and Second-Term Actions in Rare Public Rebuke
Former President Barack Obama has publicly criticized Donald Trump’s recent tariff proposals and broader second-term actions, calling out what he sees as a dangerous double standard in political accountability. Speaking alongside Vice President Kamala Harris at Hamilton College, Obama questioned the lack of public outrage over Trump’s behavior, suggesting that he would have faced far harsher scrutiny for similar actions. The comments mark a rare and pointed intervention by Obama into current political discourse, signaling growing concern among Democrats about Trump’s influen… Read more
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Trump Purges Top Security and Health Officials Amid MAGA Pressure
Former President Donald Trump has removed Gen. Timothy D. Haugh from his dual role as head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, with no official reason given. The firing follows pressure from far-right activist Laura Loomer, who reportedly discussed Haugh's removal with Trump. In a separate move, Trump’s administration also dismantled a CDC lab focused on sexually transmitted disease outbreaks, resulting in the layoff of 10,000 workers. These actions have sparked criticism from top Democrats, who warn that such purges could undermine national security and public health. The firings appear to be part of a broader effort to reshape key government agencies in line with MAGA-aligned priorities.
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Hamas Revises Gaza Death Toll Amid Accusations of Civilian Shielding
Hamas has admitted to removing thousands of names from its previously reported Gaza casualty figures, raising questions about the accuracy of its claims regarding civilian deaths. This comes amid ongoing conflict with Israel, including a recent Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school that reportedly killed dozens, including children. The Israeli military claims the strike targeted Hamas operatives using the school as cover. Critics argue that Hamas is manipulating casualty data to garner international sympathy and obscure its use of civilian infrastructure for military purposes. The revelations have intensified scrutiny of both Hamas's tactics and the broader humanitarian toll of the conflict.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school allegedly kills 31 Palestinians, many kids, but IDF says it hit Hamas
Authorities in Hamas-ruled Gaza accuse Israeli forces of a "heinous massacre" with a strike on a school they say killed almost 30 people, many of them children.
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Hamas admits it lied to the world about how many children and civilians died in Gaza
Since the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023, Hamas and its sympathizers at the United Nations and college campuses have lied to the world.
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Powerful 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island early Saturday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 to 49 kilometers, depending on the reporting agency. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued but was later cancelled. There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, but authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Earthquakes are common in this region, which lies on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
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Trump Fires NSA Director Timothy Haugh, Sparking Political Backlash
President Donald Trump has reportedly fired General Timothy Haugh, the director of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), along with his deputy, Wendy Noble. The reasons for the abrupt dismissal remain unclear, but the move has triggered strong reactions from top congressional Democrats. Critics argue that the firing could undermine national security and weaken the intelligence community. The NSA, a key agency within the Department of Defense, plays a crucial role in cybersecurity and intelligence gathering. The decision has raised concerns about political interference in national security operations.
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