Food security. Mercenary move. Camp gear. David Akin's Roundup

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Food security. Mercenary move. Camp gear.

Jul 30, 2023

David Akin's Roundup

Clippings of #cdnpoli, #media, and #tech content aimed at those with an interest in Canadian politics and policy. And sometimes Canadian postage stamps.

Canada

Climate change is already affecting food security. How can Canadians prepare?

Experts say that while Canada is not invulnerable to extreme climate events, it can work on reducing its reliance on imported food to guard against external shocks. [Global]

Industrial Relations Board directed to review and potentially end B.C. port dispute

The Canada Industrial Relations Board was tasked with reviewing and potentially ending the British Columbia port labour dispute as of Saturday after the second rejection of a tentative labour deal sparked mounting calls for back-to-work legislation. [CP]

Convoy organizers try to quash $300-million lawsuit

The people facing a $300-million class-action lawsuit for organizing the 2022 convoy protests in Ottawa are attempting to have the case quashed altogether, or moved out of Canada’s capital. [CBC]

From the provinces

Evacuation order issued for Osoyoos after U.S. wildfire crosses border

The fire was burning close to Oroville in Washington state when it crossed the border, just west of Osoyoos, B.C. [Global]

Rail service resumes between Halifax and the rest of the country

The Port of Halifax announced on Friday morrning that rail service has been restored. [Saltwire]

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Elsewhere

Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed. [BBC]

Fewer Republicans believe Trump did 'nothing wrong' according to new poll

Former President Donald Trump is likely facing a third indictment and maybe a fourth. Fewer Republicans are saying Trump did "nothing wrong," the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. [NPR]

Wagner mercenaries in Belarus move closer to the Polish border, Poland's prime minister says

The Polish prime minister says that over 100 mercenaries belonging to the Russian-linked Wagner group in Belarus have moved close to the border with Poland. [AP]

Media

A Small-Town Paper Lands a Very Big Story

In Southeast Oklahoma, a father-son reporting duo’s series on the county sheriff led to an explosive revelation. [New Yorker]

Tweets should be called posts now

X, the company formerly known as Twitter, appears to be testing changing the “Tweet” button to “Post.” This was expected given the entire company is being rebranded from Twitter to X. [The Verge]

Tech