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Who’s watching? “Back in March 2019, I dove into Project Wide Awake — the RCMP internet monitoring project — based on info I could get after unearthing it in an RCMP letter to the privacy commissioner. I also filed a Freedom of Information request. Then, I waited. “Nineteen months and a complaint to the Information Commissioner that oversees access requests later (my story about the RCMP’s worst record on access requests didn’t hurt, either) — I received 3,000 pages of info the force didn’t necessarily volunteer. “The documents reveal that the RCMP: Unmasks private Facebook friend lists Hid software contracts from the public Top officer unleashed ‘fury of negative comments’ at force before taking Huawei job Discussed covert operations where ‘no links to RCMP’ are allowed “I hope you enjoy the read — as well as the debate on the levels of transparency and secrecy needed by the force in its online police work.” Read the full scoop from Bryan Carney here. |
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Some Places Are Beating COVID-19. How All of Canada Can, Too 'Go for Zero’ shows a way, says a new report that should spur vital debate in this country. By Andrew Nikiforuk. Monday, November 16, 2020. Jason Kenney’s COVID Disaster Failed contact tracing, overcrowded hospitals and renewed deadly outbreaks have yet to spark action from a fumbling government. By David Climenhaga. Tuesday, November 17, 2020. What and How You Smell Is More Important than Ever The good ol’ olfactory system is a gift highlighted by the pandemic, for better and for worse. By Dorothy Woodend. Thursday, November 19, 2020. A Suggestion to Help Canadians Get Clear on COVID-19 We’re getting whipsawed by different levels of government. Here’s one idea on how to move forward. By Ian Waddell. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. ‘Leave Your Armour at the Door’ How the grassroots Dudes Clubs help Indigenous men take control of their health, escape stereotypes and build stronger communities. By Lyana Patrick. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Canada’s Three Pandemic Blunders Trudeau’s loose grip has deadly consequences, health and law expert Amir Attaran tells The Tyee. By Andrew Nikiforuk. Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The Pandemic Could Bring a Wave of Measles. And More Science News The latest roundup of pandemic findings gathered by Hakai Magazine. By Brian Owens. Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Let’s All Listen to Sandy and Nora Talk Now this is smart analysis of progressive politics. Check out their live show at Vancouver Podcast Fest. By Dorothy Woodend. Friday, November 13, 2020. Please Advise! Of All the Bad Things Happening, What’s the Worst? Oh, but Dr. Steve wishes it were murder hornets. By Steve Burgess. Friday, November 13, 2020. The Tyee Receives Record Three Webster Award Nominations Andrew Nikiforuk, Katie Hyslop and our collaboration with Avo Media are finalists for BC’s top journalism awards. By Robyn Smith. Thursday, November 12, 2020. |
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