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A complaint was filed against Nathan Prier, president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), alleging he harassed and defamed Jewish members through a fake Reddit account. The complaint, submitted by Jackie Luffman, details Prier’s controversial statements about Jews and Israel, including derogatory language and comparisons of Gaza to the Warsaw Ghetto. Prier acknowledged the account, asserting his comments reflected personal beliefs and not his official role, while Luffman called for his resignation, citing...

SummarySeventeen-year-old Xavier Trudeau, the eldest son of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has recently launched a music career, gaining attention with three tracks, including his debut "Til the Nights Done," which has surpassed 100,000 plays on Spotify. Despite facing negativity on social media due to his father's fame, Xavier remains focused on his music and dismisses the hate, stating he has no interest in pursuing a political career like his father. As he prepares to...

Summary In response to an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, where eight people were injured by Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Canadian Jewish organizations have urged governments to take action against rising antisemitism. Soliman, who used Molotov cocktails and claimed to shout “Free Palestine,” has been charged with a federal hate crime, with the FBI treating it as terrorism. Following this incident, incidents of antisemitism have surged in Canada, with a reported 71% increase in hate crimes...

Marlene Barzeele, a resident of Smeaton, Saskatchewan, is actively helping her community amidst the devastating SHOE wildfire, which has forced evacuations and left many scrambling to protect their homes. After fleeing her own property at Little Bear Lake, she organized donations for those remaining, with the assistance of her daughter and friend, leading to a significant response from the community. Despite the fire's destruction, including the loss of cabins and campgrounds, there have been some...

Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming legislation aimed at fast-tracking national interest projects faces opposition from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, who warns it threatens First Nations' treaty rights and jurisdiction. She insists that "free, prior and informed consent" from First Nations is essential before proceeding with major projects, highlighting concerns about insufficient time for review and the need for collaboration on Indigenous issues, such as infrastructure and...

A man discovered in a parking lot with drugs, a dangerous prohibited handgun, and an over-capacity magazine has been released due to violations of his Charter rights by two Ottawa police officers, who also lied in court regarding the situation. His defense lawyer has suggested that a system be established to inform officers when such breaches occur. This case highlights significant concerns about police conduct and the integrity of the legal process in relation to...