Day: February 7, 2025

ICYMI: Joanne Kennedy says she is now carrying her US passport and social security card at all times as immigrants like her are scared. Plus letters from Paul Sawbridge, Jane Braithwaite and Susan Ohanian

Much like Arwa Mahdawi, I felt “oddly sanguine” immediately after Donald Trump’s election (I didn’t think Trump’s second act would be that bad. Oh, how wrong I was, 5 February). My teenage daughter begging me to take shooting lessons “so we have protection because you are an immigrant”, and asking me “What if they take away your citizenship? Does that mean they will take mine away too?”, ended that feeling pretty quickly. I explained to her that it was very hard to “denaturalise” a citizen and that I would never be buying a firearm (at least I hope I don’t feel forced into this).

I live and work in a small city with lots of refugees, immigrants and international students, and we are all scared. I am now carrying my US passport and social security card with me everywhere I go. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been here, and the Department of Justice is already threatening to prosecute a local sheriff. Continue reading…
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As bird flu spread among animals soars in the United States, hospitals are being told to proactively screen for potential human cases in influenza A patients.
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The party said its electoral committee has ruled Coderre’s candidacy inadmissible, putting an end to a few weeks of intrigue over the longtime politician’s status in the race.
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In a state of the city address, Mayor Cam Guthrie said he is confident Guelph can work through current global instability. He also cited the city’s efforts to improve housing.
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Nine Venezuelans including children found by police in Alberta with a second group apprehended in Manitoba

More than a dozen people have been caught making the hazardous crossing into Canada, renewing focus on the closely watched – and seasonally perilous – border with the United States.

Police in Alberta this week intercepted two groups attempting to cross into Canada illegally, including one which included five children who were ill-prepared for the cold which can plunge as low as -30C (-22F) at this time of year. Continue reading…
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