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A New Canadian Group Launches to Defend Palestinian Journalists | The Tyee At least 186 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza, Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank in the last 20 months.

A New Canadian Group Launches to Defend Palestinian Journalists, by @kristendejager.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/06...

A New Canadian Group Launches to Defend Palestinian Journalists | The Tyee At least 186 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza, Israel, Lebanon and the West Bank in the last 20 months.

“This should have been done a long time ago.”

On June 25, the Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine announced its formation in a dual press conference held in Vancouver and Toronto. @kristendejager.bsky.social reports.

#cdnpoli #topoli #vanpoli #CdnMedia

A few days ago, I personally emailed Canada’s foreign affairs department to seek comment about the government’s response to the genocide in Gaza.

They responded.

Here's what they said:

The turning point that wasn't: the way the world talks about Israel's war has changed. Nothing else has | Nesrine Malik An air of complicity has prompted new rhetoric from UK and EU leaders. But it won’t redeem them – or change history’s course, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The turning point that wasn't: the way the world talks about Israel's war has changed. Nothing else has | Nesrine Malik

The Onion’s Ben Collins Knows How to Save Media The NBC News reporter turned CEO sits down for a long talk about his “weird and awkward” last year at the network; his girlfriend, congressional hopeful Kat Abughazaleh; and how he turned 'The Onion' ...

HARD DISAGREE with this headline but this was an incredibly fun conversation with @christress.bsky.social about how The Onion is punching so damn hard right now, and why that's good for both business and the world at large.

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always optimistic that the journalism industry can become a fairer and more inclusive place, and pointing out structural failures and biases where they occur is part of building that future. to that end, please read this editorial from IndigiNews:

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

Why you won’t see IndigiNews among those sharing in the $100M Google news fund

As the CJC hands out millions to ‘Canadian’ media under the federal Online News Act, our Indigenous newsroom is left behind

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Sharing this again today, as we mark nine years of a public health emergency that we know how to solve, but still see government neglecting people by ignoring science.

My final newsletter for the Narwhal 💚😭 and with that,

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over the moon to share this new fellowship we're offering at @thenarwhal.ca!

i miss you already 💔💔💔

Opinion: Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose crisis Documenting the everyday of a forever emergency

I wrote something for @theglobeandmail.com about my experience photographing the toxic drug supply crisis and the people I love who continue to fight for evidence-based solutions.

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Hossam Shabat’s Last Article Filed hours before his killing in an Israeli airstrike, journalist Hossam Shabat describes the resumption of Israel's scorched earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun.

NEW: Hossam Shabat’s Last Article

Filed hours before his killing in an Israeli airstrike, journalist
Hossam Shabat describes the resumption of Israel's scorched earth campaign in his hometown of Beit Hanoun.

Translated through tears by Sharif Kouddous

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Israel threatens annexation after expanding ground offensive in Gaza Israeli forces intensify ground operations in northern and southern Gaza with residents saying no warnings given.

Israeli forces intensify ground operations in northern and southern Gaza as Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warns of seizing territory in the besieged enclave if all captives not released ⤵️

I posted in the CAJ Slack asking them about the fact that they legitimized a right-wing rag that has harassed other journalists.

The CAJ did not reply.

Instead, the CAJ deactivated my access to the Slack channel, despite an ongoing conversation with other members.

I'm really disgusted.

Israel kills at least nine Palestinians, including journalists, in Gaza The attack targets a relief team in the north of the enclave that was accompanied by journalists and photographers.

At least nine Palestinians, including three journalists, have been killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone attack on Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian media ⤵️

The Tyee wrote about my photography exhibition that opens this Sunday at Gallery 881 in Vancouver. The reception is from 2-5pm.

Calls for action after UN accuses Israel of ‘genocidal’ attacks in Gaza Israeli forces kill 2 children in Gaza as UN accuses Israel of targeting women’s healthcare and using sexual violence.

As the fate of the ceasefire remains uncertain, mothers in Gaza write their children's names on their bodies to ensure they are identified and buried in a marked grave if killed in an Israeli attack.

🔴 LIVE updates:

White House official post on Instagram, featuring a black and white photo of persecuted, illegally disappeared political dissident Mahmoud Khalil, and the words "SHALOM MAHMOUD"

Watching an administration of violent, sieg heiling christo-fascists use Jewish vernacular while enacting Nazi policies against a marginalized group is more obscene than anything I could ever draw. Hope they all get what they richly deserve. 👍

Israeli soldiers used 80-year-old Gazan as human shield, then killed him Soldiers put an explosive cord around the man's neck and forced him to scout buildings for eight hours. After his release, another division shot him dead.

Israeli soldiers used an 80-year-old Gazan as a human shield. Then they killed him - https://www.972mag.com/gaza-human-shield-mosquito/

UPDATE: CanLit Responds says it “celebrates” the Giller’s decision to end its partnership with Scotiabank, but will continue the boycott until the foundation also cuts ties with Indigo and the Azrieli Foundation.

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Israel destroys buildings in West Bank’s Jenin after killing elderly man Explosions heard throughout Jenin, part of Israeli military operation in the city and its adjacent refugee camp.

Israel has destroyed multiple buildings in the occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp, hours after its forces killed a 73-year-old Palestinian man, says the Palestinian Ministry of Health ⤵️

Honestly fuck America for making me engage in any hint of nationalism because ew

Israel’s far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich has praised President Trump’s proposal to clear Gaza's Palestinians out and move them to Jordan and Egypt and is working to turn it into an “operational plan”, reports The Times of Israel.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/njc5ar

Israeli settlers torch vehicles, properties in occupied West Bank attacks Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages, set vehicles on fire and injure several residents in the West Bank.

Israeli settlers have set vehicles and properties on fire under the protection of Israeli forces while also injuring several Palestinians across the occupied West Bank.

In the West Bank, Palestinian unemployment is now Israeli policy After October 7, Israel revoked the work permits of more than 150,000 Palestinians. On top of spiraling settler attacks, my village faces financial ruin.

In the West Bank, Palestinian unemployment is now Israeli policy - https://www.972mag.com/west-bank-unemployment-permits-israel/

Why is climate activist Zain Haq facing deportation — again? | The Narwhal If Zain Haq is forced to leave, Canada could become one of the first countries to ever deport a climate activist. Elizabeth May is urging federal ministers to step in

NEW: If climate activist Zain Haq is forced to leave on Jan. 25, Canada could become one of the first countries to ever deport a climate activist. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is urging federal ministers to step in: thenarwhal.ca/climate-acti...

California to Gaza: Canada’s role in global climate action | The Narwhal Canada’s international development minister talks wildfire fighting efforts and clean water provision abroad

Canadian water bombers battling L.A. fires are just one example of cross-border climate action. The Narwhal spoke with International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen on Canada’s past, present and future role in the worldwide fight against climate change: thenarwhal.ca/canada-globa...

"We want to live like everyone in the world is living."

Palestinians in Gaza are shocked and disappointed to learn Israel still hasn’t approved the truce deal with Hamas.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/sddiim

A ceasefire won't stop Israel’s genocidal agenda The agreement may reduce the intensity of Israel’s war, but it is likely to usher in a new phase of ethnic cleansing with Trump’s support.

A ceasefire won’t stop Israel’s genocidal agenda - https://www.972mag.com/ceasefire-trump-biden-israel-genocide/