Huge national marine conservation area established off BC’s Central Coast
(via Global News)
The area, called Mia-yaltwa Ha'lidzogm hoon, means 'Realm of the Salmon, Home of the Salmon' in a hybrid composite name drawn from the Indigenous languages of the partner Nations.
What we know about how over $5M in donations for Lapu-Lapu tragedy victims was spent
(via CBC)
Several charities and 29 GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $5.5 million for those affected by the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack. As some survivors criticize a lack of consultation and ongoing support, one charity expert says direct cash transfers to victims is a proven strategy to maximize impact after a tragedy.
First Nations leader, scholar push back on Alberta's planned vote on independence referendum
(via CBC News)
In separate interviews, Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations and Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said they do not believe Alberta can separate.
Site C dam naming met with disbelief in northeast BC
(via CBC)
In a small log cabin along what used to be the Peace River in northeastern B.C., Ken Boon has amassed a half century's worth of memorabilia from protests to stop the controversial Site C dam.
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon to pay $930K to 9 women after sexual assault ruling
(via CBC News)
Gilbert Rozon has agreed to pay $930,000 to nine women who accused him of sexual misconduct and has waived his right to appeal the Quebec court ruling that found he sexually assaulted eight of them.
Police won't patrol Vancouver beaches this summer: VPD
(via CityNews Vancouver)
The Vancouver Police Department says officers will not patrol any of the city's beaches this summer.
Purported manifesto by San Diego shooters lists Quebec City mosque killer among 'heroes'
(via Montreal Gazette)
Alexandre Bissonnette is listed in a section titled “Heroes and Inspirations."
DHS placed a comedian on law enforcement’s radar. Illinois spread the word
(via Injustice Watch)
Illinois State Police distributed a federal “Be on the Lookout” alert for comedian Ben Palmer over a satirical immigration tip line that went viral.
Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit by Kentucky school district
(via Global News)
Social media companies including Meta have settled the first of many lawsuits brought by hundreds of school districts alleging social media harms children's mental health.
Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada
(via Canadian Press)
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he and all Conservative MPs will press for Alberta to remain part of Canada in any separation referendum campaign in the province.
