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    Ambrose: Trudeau, Seniors Matter Too

    Thousands of our seniors continue to be abused, neglected and have died. They amount to over 80 per cent of the province’s COVID-19 related deaths. The report highlighted serious concerns about staffing shortages, shortages of personal protective equipment, and failures to follow procedures needed to keep both staff and residents safe.

    MAHON: Government COVID-19 fear mongering is responsible for many unnecessary deaths

    Covid-19 is not a very serious disease for the vast majority of the public. It is ugly and potentially fatal to the elderly and to those with underlying health conditions. But if you’re under 65 you’re more likely to die in a car accident. Outside of long-term care facilities, fewer than 1500 Covid-19-related deaths have occurred in Canada.

    Hardline Revolutionary Guards’ Commander becomes Iran’s Parliament Speaker

    The rubber-stamp Iranian Parliament (Majlis) recently elected Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as chancellor. The appointment, despite the mainstream Western media’s insistence to the contrary, demonstrates a stiffening of the Islamist regime’s security and military stance towards domestic and international affairs. Ghalibaf (b. 1961) used to be the commander of the IRGC Air Force, the commander-in-chief of the Police Force, and the mayor of Tehran. He is currently a member of the Expediency Council that is tasked with taking the most important decisions concerning the security interests of the Iranian regime. During his tenure in any one of the institutions mentioned above, Ghalibaf committed widespread violations of human rights.

    Liberals & NDP deny Wet’suwet’en voice at Indigenous committee

    “What are the Liberals hiding, why won’t they allow elected and hereditary chiefs to come to the committee and be heard?”

    State-owned Chinese firm to purchase Toronto-based mining corporation

    In early May, it was announced that the Shandong Gold Group would purchase the Toronto-based mining corporation. Also known as SD Gold, the (47%) state-owned Chinese gold mining company will pay $207.4 million to absorb the struggling Canadian firm. At $1.75 per share in cash for TMAC, the Globe and Mail have reported that the sale was “4.2 per cent above the Thursday close on the Toronto Stock Exchange, but more than 70 per cent below its IPO price.” The mine has faced issues since it first opened in 2017. Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured into addressing operational issues.

    Trudeau to hold UN meeting for Security Council Seat. How much will it cost Canada?

    But what does this cost Canadian taxpayers? According to Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, “This is absolutely not a good use of money.” He writes, “It’s also tough to argue this is a high priority for Canadians given everything else that is going on.”

    CFL announces reopening of training facilities

    The Canadian Football League sent a memo earlier this morning, giving the go-ahead for clubs across the league to reopen their doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter “hereby permits the reopening of your fitness facilities for your local players to participate in individual training and receive medical treatment, under the following conditions: (1) The […]

    Remembering the Hart brothers, Calgary’s wrestling royalty

    With Vice TV recently releasing a documentary called Dark Side of the Ring, TNT decided to interview Michael Finney, one the Hart’s family friends, to get his perspective on the Hart’s, their legacy, and what they mean to wrestling fans.

    Iranian-Canadians loath the Iranian Regime, says local advocate

    Parseyan: “It is almost impossible to articulate the pain they must feel every day. Many of them are channelling their frustrations for answers. Our Prime Minister spoke well during this tragedy and showed support for the community, but I believe the words have yet to see action – which does not and should not include bowing to Iran’s Foreign Minister, Javad Zarif,  the well-spoken spin doctor of Iran’s regime. I feel terrible for the families because they have yet to hear answers. Does Iran claim that an instructor-level operator behind the missile defence system somehow mistook a commercial aircraft just outside of Iran’s busiest international airport for a 4-meter cruise missile? Not likely, and this story has much more to develop. We know this, Iran knows this, and the black box and the illegally confiscated cell phones of the crash victims could shed light on this.”

    NHL announces plans to return to play; could Edmonton play host?

    “I think it could be a great way to promote our city. The more we can attract business here during these tough times the better for everyone. The city already invested a lot of money into the new arena district and so I hope that this can be achieved without more tax dollars being spent.”