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@ricochetmedia.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialN.L.âs offshore oil could help bankroll a company linked to Israelâs illegal occupation of Palestine.
Ithaca Energyâs proposed takeover comes as the Mark Carney government promises to ban trade with Israelâs illegal settlements.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialNEW: N.L.âs offshore oil could help bankroll a company linked to Israelâs illegal occupation of Palestine
#cdnpoli #nlpoli #Israel #Palestine
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialJoin me in Corner Brook Monday (or online), and Rhea Rollmann in St. John's as we talk to Rob Csernyik about his new book, which features Newfoundland families who've lost loved ones to the gambling epidemic.
@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialIn 2021 Radio-Canada reported Jean Chretien was part of a secretive plan to bury nuclear waste from other countries in #Labrador.
Former Premier Andrew Furey said he told Chretien, "It's not on."
Has the group lobbied NL's new PC government? Here's what Premier Tony Wakeham said on Sept. 11.
@justinbrake.bsky.socialJoin me in Corner Brook Monday (or online), and Rhea Rollmann in St. John's as we talk to Rob Csernyik about his new book, which features Newfoundland families who've lost loved ones to the gambling epidemic.
@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialANALYSIS: With the separatist Parti Québécois leading in the polls and 29 per cent of Quebecers undecided on who to vote for, anything could happen in next week's provincial election
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialEDITORIAL: The Wakeham government doesnât care about Indigenous Peoples
#nlpoli #TRC
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialEDITORIAL: The Wakeham government doesnât care about Indigenous Peoples
#nlpoli #TRC
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@ricochetmedia.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialAvi Lewis says Carneyâs ânation-buildingâ agenda is trampling workersâ and #Indigenous rights.
The federal NDP leader criticized the Liberal governmentâs push to fast-track resource projects in response to Trumpâs trade war.
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@justinbrake.bsky.socialPrime Minister Mark Carney is using his majority government to push through a suite of legislative changes Liberal voters did not give him a mandate for, ones that would âmake Stephen Harper blush,â federal NDP leader @avilewis.ca said in St. Johnâs Saturday.
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@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialLewis says Carney government has come after multiple sects of Canadian society that will unite the 99 per cent against the 1 percent. Standing ovation here now.
@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialFormer #NLNDP candidates say itâs a steep hill to climb, but there are ways.
Read the new story from Kenny Sharpe đ
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@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialChurchill Falls MOU2: Hold your nose for a tiny sliver of Hydro Quebecâs 7500% profits:
Rather than lock ourselves into another half-century deal, maybe Newfoundland & Labrador should consider merging with Quebec instead.
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialThe vote to accept the new energy MOU between Newfoundland & Labrador with Quebec and the federal government has passed, with Independent MHA Eddie Joyce siding with Premier Tony Wakeham's government:
@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.social@independentnl.bsky.social asked Premier Tony Wakeham to address news Grand Chief Jodie Ashini has said the Innu Nation cannot support the new Churchill Falls deal until major tensions are resolved.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialGrand Chief Jodie Ashini says Innu Nation wonât support proposed #ChurchillFalls deal âwhile fundamental issues with the Innu remain unresolvedâ #Labrador #Innu #nlpoli
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@ricochetmedia.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialAtlantic reporter @justinbrake.bsky.social was in #Gander for the 9/11 anniversary events last week. In a somewhat awkward moment, U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra presented an American flag to a visibly uncomfortable Gander mayor Percy Farwell.
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@ricochetmedia.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialGander didnât protest U.S. ambassador during 9/11 visit, but still sent a clear message to Trump.
Instead, Newfoundlanders kept their focus on the lives lost â and reminded America that Canada will not bow to anyone.
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@independentnl.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialThere were no protests when Pete Hoekstra appeared at Gander's 25th anniversary commemoration of 9/11.
But Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, with a little help from Jean Chrétien, reminded America that Canada will not bow to anyone.
Full story đ
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@sharpeindependent.bsky.socialReposted by @justinbrake.bsky.socialSullivan calling for the MOU to be scrapped. saying Wakeham is pushing "liberation day" from 2041 to 2077. "If Quebec wants to walk away from the table, let them!"
