Feb 10, 2022
David Akin's Roundup
Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics. Still in beta ... 
Canada
Widow’s 911 call before James Smith Cree Nation murders reveals prior violence
Global News has obtained the full 911 call Damien Sanderson's wife made one day before the James Smith Cree Nation murders took place. 

Major gaps in the way health data is used in Canada means practitioners are often 'flying blind' when caring for patients, which is why experts are applauding Ottawa's health deal.

From the Provinces
‘We kind of missed the landing’: Alberta premier on awkward handshake with prime minister
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, weighing in on her limp hand clasp with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that went viral, says she wasn't expecting the handshake.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he had a productive meeting with two federal ministers on Ottawa's health-care funding offer, but there is still ``a little bit'' of work to do.

Elsewhere
The Death of Office Culture Leads to Boom Times for Used-Chair Salesman
Used furniture dealers are making a killing on Facebook Marketplace selling Herman Miller office chairs left behind by frantically downsizing corporations. “At this point, we need to get, like, another 10 warehouses,” one seller said.

As the U.S. probes a suspected Chinese spy balloon, a Canadian federal committee is expanding a study into allegations of foreign interference.

Within hours of an Air Force F-22 downing a giant Chinese balloon that had crossed the United States, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reached out to his Chinese counterpart via a special crisis line, aiming for a quick general-to-general talk that could explain things and ease tensions.

A massive polar vortex circling the Sun's North Pole has scientists stumped.

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