Canada
Bloc pension demands at odds with Liberal political strategy, economic plans
The Liberals have taken great pains in the last year to mould their political strategy around a sense of injustice among millennials and generation-Z Canadians who feel their work isn't paying off like it did for previous generations.
Chinese students in Canada say they've been targeted by Beijing's campaign of fear
Some Chinese students in Canada accuse Beijing of targeting them and their families back in China with online threats and harassment — part of a campaign to crack down on anti-government dissent abroad.
Openly lesbian cabinet minister to make history with parental leave
I’m not someone who really likes to talk about myself or my personal life either,” St-Onge said in an interview with The Canadian Press. The Quebec MP said she decided to speak publicly about her parental leave because she has “a responsibility to continue the fight” for LGBTQ rights.
The Provinces
NDP uses BC United research to mount attacks on 'crackpot' B.C. Conservatives
The New Democrats are using the leaked documents to depict B.C. Conservative candidates as supporters of what they call "crackpot" conspiracy theories, including that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election and the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol involved "antifa" in disguise.
Elsewhere
Biden calls Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah a ‘measure of justice’
The Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah was a "measure of justice" for victims of a four-decade "reign of terror," President Joe Biden said Saturday.
Hassan Nasrallah's Death A 'Major Loss' For Hezbollah And Ally Iran
The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah will have far-reaching consequences for the Lebanese organization and its key ally, Iran.
Moldova Accuses Moscow In Wave Of Vandalism In Capital Ahead Of Vote
Several buildings of state and public institutions have been vandalized over the past two days in Moldova's capital, Chisinau, with police voicing suspicion that Russia is behind the incidents.
Making GOTV Calls This Fall? Three Do's And Don'ts - Campaigns & Elections
Whether campaigns like it or not, we're entering GOTV season (in the U.S. but also in BC, SK, and NB), albeit one that looks different from years past.
VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don't predict winner
Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated.
Media
This Is What Can Land You in Jail for Sedition in Hong Kong
Three men were the first to be convicted under the city’s recently expanded national security law, which has greatly curtailed political speech.
Elon Musk’s Week on X: Deepfakes, Falsehoods and Lots of Memes
Almost a third of 171 posts last week from the X owner were false, misleading or missing vital context.
Science and tech
Do not "Summarize This"
Henk van Ess So you type “summarize this” into your favorite AI tool, and it condenses the text for you. Done, right? Well, sort of. A simple summary boils down to extracting key facts, conclusions, or arguments—like a skeleton of the original text. But when you ask for something more complex, like “analyze this text semantically,” you’re diving deeper. Now we’re talking about understanding the relationships between ideas, themes, and tones.
[Press release] AI Playlist Is Rolling Out in Beta in the US, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand—Get Started With These Pro Tips — Spotify
AI Playlist combines Spotify’s powerful personalization technology with generative AI so users can turn their most creative ideas into playlists. Whether you’re totally new to the game or a prolific playlist creator, this feature offers a fun, easy way to create and curate that perfect musical mix, just for you.
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… in 2022: Sc 3353i block of 4. Truth and Reconciliation. Design: Blair Thomson.
Clockwise from top left: Sc 3350 Bunchberry by Jackie Traverse (1969- ). Text is Anishinaabemowin, Saulteaux dialect. Sc 3351 Woman lighting a qulliq by Inuit artist Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona. Text is Inuktitut, Kivalliq dialect; Sc 3352 Beaded flowers by Métis artist Kim Guillon Stewart. Text is Heritage Michif; Sc 3353 Child looking out from behind hands by Blair Thomson (1970 - ).