đ˘ Juno Jump Start: Smith warns Edmonton police against UK-style speech policing
A deleted Edmonton police post has renewed concerns about the line between hate speech and lawful expression.
Smith warned police not to enforce âhurt feelings.â Then this happened
Alberta Premier Danielle Smithâs warning against policing âhurt feelingsâ is back in the spotlight after Edmonton police deleted a controversial post urging Albertans to report so-called âonline hate.â
The now-deleted post declared, âYou typed it. Someone loved it.â
It added: âOnline hate isnât âjust a comment.â It hurts real people and harms real communities. Hate has no home here,â while encouraging Albertans to report online content. Keep Reading
Revolutionary Communist Party attend Alberta international student protests
The Revolutionary Communist Party has joined the international student protests by in Calgary after their post-graduation work permit applications were refused. Their participation marks the latest example of communist activists joining migrant campaigns seeking to remain in Western countries.
International students, many of whom are Indian nationals, are protesting in Alberta after their after having their Post-Graduation Work Permit applications rejected. Keep reading
Police say Montreal mosque fire not currently investigated as arson, hate crime
A Montreal Mosque caught fire last week amid claims on social media that the blaze may have been a hate-motivated arson.
The fire damaged the exterior of the Baitul Mukarram Mosque in Montrealâs CĂ´te-des-Neiges neighbourhood in the early hours of the morning last Friday. No one was injured.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims posted that authorities were investigating a âpossible arson attack, along with possible hate motivations.â Keep reading
Chris Alexander jumps into the Toronto mayoral race
Will Chris Alexanderâs last minute entry guarantee the worst Toronto mayor ever another four years? Keep reading
Brookfield eyes $7B NorthRiver sale after lobbying PMO despite ethics screen
Brookfield Infrastructure is exploring the sale of its Canadian natural gas pipeline operator, NorthRiver Midstream, in a deal reportedly worth about $7 billion, placing renewed scrutiny on the companyâs access to Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs government. Keep reading
EXCLUSIVE: Alberta tech minister Nate Glubish addresses concerns about AI Data centres
Albertaâs tech minister is advocating for the province to allow the construction of AI Data centres in industrial zones. In an exclusive interview with Juno News, Nate Glubish addresses several major concerns that Canadians and Albertans have about AI data centres. Keep reading
Interprovincial trade barriers cost Canada more than U.S. tariffs
Interprovincial trade barriers bring a heavier economic burden than anything posed by the U.S., according to a new report by the Toronto Region Board of Trade, which is calling for immediate action from the Carney government and the provinces. Keep reading
Brother of slain police officer calls for stricter bail reform
The brother of a slain police officer is calling for changes to Canadaâs catch-and-release bail system as he prepares for the third parole hearing of his brotherâs murder in less than a decade. Keep reading
Privy Council finds Alto rail opposed by those who would benefit most
The Carney governmentâs push for the proposed Alto high-speed rail has been opposed even by those who would benefit most from the train, according to Privy Council research. Keep reading