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  • So long, passports? Why facial recognition could be ‘the future of air travel’ | Globalnews.ca

    should be focusing on improving the customer experience,” he says. Air Canada is piloting facial recognition technology at two Canadian airports, allowing passengers to board and enter lounges without a physical ID. This technology is the first step towards a \”future of air travel\” in the country, with the potential to reduce anxiety and allow for a smoother boarding process. However, there are privacy concerns around the use of biometric data, and other barriers to the technology becoming a reality. Technology glitches can lead to delays, and it remains to be seen whether this is the area customers wanted the airline to focus on after a year of \”travel chaos\”. Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest developments in facial recognition technology and its implications for air travel.



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  • B.C. teacher’s licence suspended for dragging student from class | Globalnews.ca

    David Wesley St. Clair Reid, a B.C. teacher, had his teaching certificate suspended for seven days after he physically removed a student with specialized learning needs from his classroom in February 2021. The student had \”well-documented designations and an individual education plan\” that Reid was not familiar with, and when the student became agitated, Reid embarrassed them and physically and angrily moved them out of the classroom. The school district issued a letter and suspended Reid for five days without pay, and the BC Commissioner for Teacher Regulation added to the reprimand and suspended Reid\’s teaching certificate for seven days. This incident is a reminder of the importance of teachers familiarizing themselves with students\’ individualized education plans and safety plans.



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  • Quebec Premier Legault won’t meet election promise to offer pre-kindergarten – Montreal | Globalnews.ca

    Quebec Premier François Legault is defending his government\’s failure to meet a key campaign promise of offering kindergarten classes beginning at four years old to all the province\’s children. The Coalition Avenir Québec party originally promised to open 5,000 classes within five years, but that target was later dropped to 2,600 classes by 2025-26. Education Minister Bernard Drainville said that even the lower goal would not be met due to a shortage of teachers, pushing the timeline back to 2029-30. Legault said he still believes in his promise to offer universal pre-kindergarten, which he says will especially benefit children with learning disabilities. Follow my Facebook group for more news and updates about this and other important issues.



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  • 2 people charged after stolen vehicle, guns and drugs seized in Newmarket: police – Toronto | Globalnews.ca

    York Regional Police have charged two people after a stolen vehicle, guns, ammunition and drugs were seized in Newmarket. The vehicle had been reported stolen and was allegedly involved in a commercial robbery in Peel Region. Officers found a handgun, a long gun, a replica firearm, a bag of mixed ammunition and a controlled substance in the vehicle. 41-year-old Roydin Dias from Brampton and 24-year-old Bianca Barnes were charged with several offences. They were held in custody and were scheduled to appear in court in Newmarket on Wednesday. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact York Regional Police or Crime Stoppers. Follow my Facebook group to stay up to date on the latest news.



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  • Section of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton will remain open to vehicles – Edmonton | Globalnews.ca

    The City of Edmonton has voted down a motion to make a portion of 102 Avenue in downtown Edmonton vehicle-free. The proposal would have seen the area between 99 Street and 103 Street accessible only to pedestrians. Councillors who voted against the motion cited the lack of energy and storefronts in the area, while those in favour argued that pedestrian-only areas can help re-energize the downtown core. The Edmonton Downtown Business Association, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA voiced opposition to the motion. City administration also did not recommend keeping the avenue closed to traffic. Despite the motion being voted down, councillors said they were open to discussing pedestrian-only areas in Edmonton in future discussions. Follow my Facebook group for more updates on this and other newsworthy topics.



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  • Violent carjacking in Milton sees woman dragged from car, thrown to ground in broad daylight | Globalnews.ca

    A brazen carjacking in Milton, Ontario was captured on video, showing a woman in her 50s being dragged out of her vehicle and thrown to the ground before the thieves took off. The robbery happened in a busy plaza at 9:40am and the stolen vehicle was later recovered in Brampton. Police had attempted to stop the vehicle before the carjacking, but terminated the pursuit due to the amount of traffic. Suspects are still at large and police have released information on the suspects. Witnesses and those with dashcam footage are encouraged to contact Halton Regional Police Service. The incident has left the community shaken, as it is not usual to see such violent crimes in Milton. People are urged to comply with demands and call police if they are ever caught in a carjacking.



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  • Campaign against trafficking of children, youth launches in Winnipeg – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

    Winnipeg Police, the Manitoba RCMP and the Joy Smith Foundation are raising awareness of human trafficking in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. The campaign, “See the Trafficking Signs”, provides resources to parents, educators and caregivers to watch for red flags that could indicate a young person is being forced or lured into sexual exploitation. The campaign includes billboards, a video campaign and online resources. Sgt. Tara Clelland said it’s an issue that can affect anyone, from any background. Joy Smith said education and awareness is the best way to fight back and to give law enforcement the information they need to identify and stop traffickers. Join us in the fight against human trafficking by following us on Facebook and visiting traffickingsigns.ca to learn more.



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  • ‘You’re not the only one’: Vancouver’s Black population rising fast, census shows | Globalnews.ca

    The Black population in Metro Vancouver, including Surrey, has grown significantly in the past five years, increasing from 29,830 to 41,180 people. This trend is reflected nationally, with the African-born population increasing from 637,485 to 821,735 people. Lenya Wilks, senior manager of the Surrey Local Immigration Partnership, said the transition for Black immigrants is still tough, but the more connections they make, the more they realize they’re not alone. The organization is studying the trend and trying to create community spaces and events to help newcomers. With the federal government’s goal of bringing in 500,000 immigrants by 2025, they are looking for ways to fill any gaps in service to help Black immigrants find community. Follow my Facebook group to learn more about the Black community in Metro Vancouver and how to support them.



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  • Bethel Thompson now former Argos QB, announces he’ll play in USFL | Globalnews.ca

    McLeod Bethel-Thompson is leaving the Toronto Argonauts on a winning note, announcing on social media Wednesday he’ll play with the USFL’s New Orleans Breakers in 2023. Bethel-Thompson became a CFL free agent earlier this month after helping Toronto win the 2022 Grey Cup. He cited wanting to be closer to his family and the opportunity to play with them by his side as the main reasons for his decision. Bethel-Thompson had spent the last five seasons with Toronto, becoming a bona-fide starter in 2021, winning seven-of-nine starts and leading the franchise to a 9-5 record and first-place finish in the East Division. He leaves the CFL having played 74 career regular-season games, completing 1,125 of 1,683 passes for 13,261 yards with 70 touchdowns, and 49 interceptions. Bethel-Thompson paid tribute to everyone associated with the Argos and Canada, saying it was an honour and a privilege to get to know the CFL.



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  • What the Ardern, Sturgeon resignations show about the ‘tightrope’ women walk in politics – National | Globalnews.ca

    The recent resignations of two prominent female world leaders – Nicola Sturgeon in Scotland and Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand – have raised questions about the additional pressures on female politicians and whether enough is being done to remove the hurdles they face. Women in politics face additional scrutiny and challenges, such as the pressure to balance family life with their political career, and are often subject to sexist attacks and misogyny. Canadian politicians and political observers have noted the problem of treating women leaders with respect in the Canadian context. Women like Catherine McKenna, Chrystia Freeland, Laurel Collins, and Karen Vecchio have all faced personal attacks, yet continue to strive for positive change and equality. To better support women in politics, Canada must continue to remove barriers and lift up female leaders.



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