Canadian school Ryerson University accepts changing its name
On Thursday, August 26, the President of Ryerson University announced that the school has accepted the “Standing Strong recommendations, including renaming the university”.
covid19
Jérôme Blanchet-Gravel | Quebec’s domestic vaccine passport, a sanitary “safe space” that marks an authoritarian turn
The following interview was conducted by Simon Leduc with Jérôme Blanchet-Gravel, a French Canadian essayist, journalist and columnist.
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Rock legend Eric Clapton says he will not play in venues where proof of vaccination is required
The three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said he would not play concerts in venues where the attendees must present proof of vaccination.
Free speech
Offensive online posts “undermine Canada’s democracy”, Steven Guilbeault’s Heritage Department says
In a briefing note, Liberal Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault’s department says offensive social media posts “put people’s safety at risk” and “undermine Canada’s democracy.”
canadiens
Tamba Bay Lightning leads Stanley Cup Final series 3-0 against Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Public Health refuses to increase Bell Center capacity
The Tampa Bay Lightning is one win away from the Stanley Cup after winning Friday’s game 6-3 against the Montreal Canadiens.
canada
Historic St. Jean Baptist church destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire in Morinville, Alberta
On Wednesday, June 30, the RCMP were called to a fire in Morinville, Alberta at 3:20 a.m. of the historic St. Jean Baptiste church. The fire is being called ‘suspicious’ by police.
ideology
Jérôme Blanchet-Gravel on the woke movement, a “denial of reality”
The following interview was conducted by Simon Leduc with Jérôme Blanchet-Gravel, a French Canadian essayist, journalist and columnist.
canadiens
Montreal Canadiens eliminate Winnipeg Jets in seventh win in a row, moving on to semifinals
In an unexpected turn of events, the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 in last night’s game which ended 3-2 in overtime.
bloc quebecois
Opinion | Does the Bloc Québécois still speak for Quebec?
By Martin Tampier
book
A powerful essay against the woke ideology and cancel culture | The Parasitic Mind, by Gad Saad
In his book The Parasitic Mind: How infectious ideas are killing common sense, Gad Saad offers a relentless and provocative diagnosis of the origins and damage of the pathogenic thoughts that are destroying the western world’s ability to think rationally.
