Yes, that's true. I don't like BB, his far-right party, or his politics in limiting Israelis' freedom of speech and supporting the expansion of illegal Jewish settlements. Similarly, I despise Trump, evangelicals, and gun lobbyists in the US. However, that does not make me bosom buddies with Islamic terrorists or the pro-Islam and pro-Russia idiots on the left.
Palestinian Officials in Gaza = Hamas = Terrorists However, welcome to 2024! Where the new norm is to trust Hamas's propaganda. Gone are the days when groups like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, the Proud Boys, neo-Nazis, and other Islamist or far-right groups were considered pure evil. Now, we respect and accept their hatred-filled doctrines! Also, I am so glad that these 4 hostages were freed without harm and returned to their loved ones.
Jeremie Frimpong scored a goal and set up another as the Netherlands showed its class, blanking Canada 4-0 Thursday to spoil Jesse Marsch's debut as Canadian men's soccer coach.
The Netherlands defeated Canada 4-0 in a soccer friendly, with three of the goals scored in a 13-minute span during the second half. Jesse Marsch made his debut as Canada's head coach. The goals were scored by:
- Memphis Depay (50th minute)
- Jeremie Frimpong (57th minute)
- Wout Weghorst (63rd minute)
- Virgil van Dijk (83rd minute)
Canada started strong but struggled as the match progressed, with the Dutch dominating possession (61%) and outshooting Canada 20-6 (11-2 in shots on target). Alphonso Davies, making his debut as captain, played a key role but faced challenges defensively.
The Canadian lineup featured several changes from their last match and had an average age of 25. Despite the loss, Marsch emphasized that playing against top-tier teams like the Netherlands and France, whom they face next, is crucial for the team's growth and preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
Key defensive plays in the first half by Eustaquio, Johnston, and Cornelius prevented early Dutch goals, and a close shot by Larin marked Canada's best offensive effort. Canada is preparing for its Copa America campaign, while the Netherlands and France are gearing up for Euro 2024.
Iranian-Canadians have been asking the Liberal government of Canada to do this countless times, especially in recent years and following the shooting down of Ukrainian flight PS752 by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January 2020. So far, sadly, the government has ignored the calls. Perhaps a foreign government can put pressure on them!
Canada's women's soccer team falls to U.S. on penalty kicks in rain-soaked Gold Cup semifinal
Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher stopped three penalties and scored one herself to help the U.S. win a shootout after Canada rallied twice to tie it 2-2 after extra time in the CONCACAF W Gold Cup semifinals on a dramatic, soggy night in San Diego.
Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith and Naeher scored from the spot for the second-ranked Americans. Quinn, who goes by one name, was the lone Canadian to score from the spot with Naeher denying Adriana Leon, Jordyn Huitema and Jessie Fleming.
American Korbin Albert sent her kick over the crossbar.
Canada came back twice with goals in the 82nd minute from Huitema and the 127th minute from Leon, also from the penalty spot.
Smith gave the U.S. a 2-1 lead with a 99th-minute goal. American Emily Sonnett pumped the ball forward and Rose Lavelle outjumped Canadian defenders Jade Rose and Vanessa Gilles to head it towards an unmarked Smith in the penalty box to hammer home.
Canada pressed in the dying moments and there was more late drama when Naeher took out Gilles as they both contested a high ball in the box, sending Mexican referee Katia Garcia to the pitchside monitor.
Garcia pointed to the penalty spot and Leon beat Naeher to tie it up for her sixth goal of the tournament
It had seemed like Canada's tournament would end in a 1-0 loss on a rain-drenched pitch at Snapdragon Stadium, thanks to teenager Jaedyn Shaw's 20th-minute goal.
But Huitema rescued Canada, heading home an Ashley Lawrence cross after some dogged work by Leon on the edge of the U.S. penalty box. It was Huitema's 21st goal in 78 appearance for Canada.
The Canadians kept coming and the U.S. was hanging on in second-half stoppage time.
Just moving the ball was an adventure, especially in the first half. Conditions improved as the rain subsided after halftime, which saw stadium workers use squeegees to reduce the surface water.
But the damage was done for Canada early as the 19-year-old Shaw became the first U.S. woman to score in her first four starts.
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This is a great feature. I just enabled it, and it works just fine. However, I was a bit confused when I didn't see any backup codes generated until I realized that the SMS/Call method is, in this case, the backup method. So, while it is more convenient to use an MFA app, I'm not sure about the security if the SMS method is still an option.
The Toronto Public Library it is still working to determine the full impact of a crippling cyberattack that disabled the library’s website for months, including whether the personal data of cardholders was accessed.
The Toronto Public Library it is still working to determine the full impact of a crippling cyberattack that disabled the library’s website for months, including whether the personal data of cardholders was accessed.
In the final report to the library board on the Oct. 28 cyberattack, City Librarian Vickery Bowles confirmed that the full extent of the data breach is still under investigation.
The library previously indicated that the personal information of employees, including social insurance numbers and copies of government-issued identification, was stolen during the incident. Further investigation revealed that some information involving dependents and family members of staff was also impacted.
“Although cardholder, volunteer, and donor databases were not affected, some data about these groups likely resided on the compromised file server,” the report notes.
“The larger e-discovery process to investigate whether customer, donor or volunteer data has been taken from the affected file server is underway and will take more time to complete.”
Bowles added that the library will “continue to be transparent” and will notify anyone else who may be affected.
Canada Soccer announced today the 23 #CANWNT players that will represent our nation at the inaugural edition of the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup, scheduled from 20 February to 10 March.
Under the leadership of Head Coach Bev Priestman, Canada’s journey at the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup will begin in Houston, Texas, where all three of their group stage matches will be played at Shell Energy Stadium. In Group C, Canada will face El Salvador or Guatemala on Thursday 22 February at 21:00 ET, Paraguay on Sunday 25 February at 17:00 ET, and Costa Rica on Wednesday 28 February at 18:00 ET. After the round-robin stage, the group winners, runners-up, and the two best third-place finishers will advance to the Quarterfinals, set to take place in Los Angeles, California.
CANADA’S SQUAD
Canada’s three goalkeepers for the tournament are Sabrina D’Angelo from Arsenal FC, Lysianne Proulx from Melbourne City, and Kailen Sheridan from San Diego Wave FC.
Defenders selected for this series are: Kadeisha Buchanan from Chelsea FC, Gabrielle Carle from Washington Spirit, Sydney Collins from NC Courage, Vanessa Gilles from FCF Olympique Lyonnais, Ashley Lawrence from Chelsea FC, Jayde Riviere from Manchester United FC, Jade Rose from Harvard University, and Shelina Zadorsky from West Ham United FC.
Midfielders joining the team are: Simi Awujo from University of Southern California, Jessie Fleming from Portland Thorns FC, Julia Grosso from Juventus FC, Quinn from Seattle Reign FC, and the versatile Olivia Smith from Sporting CP.
Rounding out the squad are forwards Jordyn Huitema from Seattle Reign FC, Cloé Lacasse from Arsenal FC, Clarissa Larisey from BK Häcken FF, Adriana Leon from Aston Villa WFC, Nichelle Prince from Kansas City Current, Deanne Rose from Leicester City FC, and Evelyne Viens from AS Roma.
This ruling is so disappointing.
'The Wedding': Iranian spy plot to kill two news presenters in London uncovered by double agent
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/11733046
> Iranian spies offered a people-smuggler $200,000 (around £158,290) to assassinate two news presenters codenamed “the bride and the groom” outside their London studio, to show critics of the regime they “could do harm to them at any time”. > > Last autumn, the spies made plans to strike the studios of Persian language news channel Iran International, based in a business park in West London, with a car bomb. But over the course of a month, as their ambitions and anxieties grew, their plans had to change, and instead orders were sent to “simply stab [the presenters] using a kitchen knife.” > > Their plot was foiled, however, by the very people-smuggler who they hired to arrange the atrocity.
'The Wedding': Iranian spy plot to kill two news presenters in London uncovered by double agent
Iranian spies offered a people-smuggler $200,000 (around £158,290) to assassinate two news presenters codenamed “the bride and the groom” outside their London studio, to show critics of the regime they “could do harm to them at any time”.
Last autumn, the spies made plans to strike the studios of Persian language news channel Iran International, based in a business park in West London, with a car bomb. But over the course of a month, as their ambitions and anxieties grew, their plans had to change, and instead orders were sent to “simply stab [the presenters] using a kitchen knife.”
Their plot was foiled, however, by the very people-smuggler who they hired to arrange the atrocity.
Ontario’s top doctor says there is “a lot” of COVID-19 circulating in the province right now, and levels of both that virus and influenza are on the rise.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says it looks like both viruses are set to peak over the holiday season and this is a key week for Ontarians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu because immunization takes about 10 to 14 days to take effect.
Moore says just 13 per cent of the eligible population has received the updated Omicron-targeted COVID-19 vaccine, and only 40 per cent of people 65 and older – he says the latter figure is making him particularly anxious because the virus hits those people hardest.
Moore says the rate of people getting COVID-19 vaccinations peaked three weeks ago but he is not planning to implement any public health measures, saying he will continue with “risk communication.”
In the West Bank, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is the key player and just like Hamas, it is a reliable source of information (coughing, hospital bombing).
As part of a new deal with Toronto, the Ontario government has agreed to take control of both the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway.
Ontario's new deal with Toronto involves the provincial government taking control of the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway, a move estimated to save Toronto $7.8 billion in road maintenance costs. Despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressing reluctance, the responsibility transfer means the province will manage and fund repairs, closures, and maintenance decisions for the two roads. The deal also includes a commitment not to toll the expressways, with funds saved redirected to address Toronto's priorities, such as pothole repairs, TTC improvements, and affordable housing projects. The agreement is set to be solidified through imminent legislation.
I believe the plastic Presto cards remain valuable for those without bank cards since they offer the convenience of loading cash onto the card.
New payment option brings more convenience to customers.
Metrolinx continues to make it more convenient to travel on transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area by offering you more ways to pay your fare.
Starting today (Nov. 14), this includes a brand-new option: PRESTO in Google Wallet - a digital version of your PRESTO card that can be used on an Android smartphone or Wear OS smartwatch.
Once you’ve saved your PRESTO in Google Wallet, you can tap on a PRESTO device to pay your fare on GO Transit, UP Express, Brampton Transit, Burlington Transit, Durham Region Transit, Hamilton Street Railway, MiWay, Oakville Transit, TTC and York Region Transit.
It depends on whom you're asking this question. I think different people have varying preferences based on their needs and circumstances:
If someone wants to access streaming content that's geographically locked, they would typically choose servers located in that specific territory. In democratic countries, the server choice often revolves around two key factors: speed and anonymity. Users may either select their home country for the fastest connection or opt for a country in the EU, which is not part of the 'Five Eyes' alliance, to prioritize anonymity.
However, the perspective changes when you ask this question from someone living in countries like Iran, China, or other dictatorships. In such places, users usually prioritize connecting to any server that offers a reliable and fast link to the free world.
Personally, I used to live in a country with an authoritarian regime, and back then, my primary concern was accessing the internet. Hence, I didn't pay much attention to factors like the 'Five Eyes' alliance. However, now that I live in Canada, I consider a broader range of metrics when choosing a VPN server.
A sold-out crowd of 6,421 soccer fans braved close to freezing temperatures Tuesday night to watch Canada edge Brazil 2-0 in women's soccer action at outdoor Halifax stadium the Wanderers Grounds.
A sold-out crowd of 6,421 soccer fans in Halifax watched Canada defeat Brazil 2-0 in women's soccer at the Wanderers Grounds. Ashley Lawrence made a crucial cross to Jordyn Huitema for the first goal, and Deanne Rose scored the second. Goalkeeper Sabrina D'Angelo earned a shutout for Canada.
This match was the second of two friendlies between Canada and Brazil, with Brazil winning the first. Christine Sinclair, a Canadian soccer star, made a special appearance in this match. She is set to retire after two more games in her home province of B.C. Canada has officially qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) is currently addressing a cybersecurity incident that occurred on Saturday. As a result, some services, including public computers, printing services, the library's website, "your account" service, tpl:map passes, and digital collections, are temporarily inaccessible. However, TPL branches remain open with available wifi, and phone lines are working. Customers can still borrow and return items during this time.
TPL has stated that there is no evidence of personal information compromise for staff or customers. They are actively working to resolve the issue with the help of third-party experts, but full system restoration may take several days.
Yes, starting from October 30th, the updated vaccine is available for everyone, not just those considered high risk. However, there are two separate shots, and they are administered during the same appointment
Starting today, the general public can book an appointment to get a fall booster shot for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) through Toronto Public Health (TPH) ahead of a potentially challenging season for respiratory illness.
Starting today, the general public can book an appointment to get a fall booster shot for COVID-19 and influenza (flu) through Toronto Public Health (TPH) ahead of a potentially challenging season for respiratory illness.
TPH said the vaccine bookings are opening up to combat COVID-19 and the flu “in anticipation of a surge in respiratory illnesses this Fall.”
Toronto residents will be able to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time at fixed-site vaccination clinics, pharmacies or primary health care providers. Bookings open today, with the first appointments for the general public starting on Oct. 30.
The thing is that it can't be a ceasefire until Hamas frees all the hostages. And even then, there is no guarantee that there won't be another terrorist attack.
Blindly accepting the claims of a terrorist organization is the new norm apparently.
Wow, Poilievre's remark is wrong on so many levels. When it comes to foreign interference in Canada's security, partisanship must be put aside. Once again he is showing his opportunistic side.
Why 700? Why not 701 or 698?! Gaza is controlled by Hamas. Gaza's authorities are Hamas. Everything they say is blatantly false and only serves their purpose, which is to annihilate anyone who is not a Muslim. The fact that so-called news agencies use them as a source highlights the issues with the media in this day and age.
The debate on a Progressive Conservative motion to effectively silence an Opposition legislator is set to resume in the Ontario legislature today.
Sarah Jama, an MPP from Hamilton-Centre, has been removed from the Ontario NDP caucus. This decision was made by NDP Leader Marit Stiles due to Jama's unilateral actions that undermined the collective work and trust of her colleagues. Some of her actions were reported to have contributed to unsafe work environments for staff.
This decision coincides with ongoing censure proceedings by the Doug Ford government regarding Jama's comments on the Israel-Gaza war, where she called for an end to "Israeli apartheid" and faced accusations of having a history of antisemitism.
In response to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, the City of Toronto and the Toronto Police Service are emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity, particularly around places of worship.
There has been a significant increase in hate-related calls to the Toronto police, with 14 hate crimes reported, most of which were anti-Semitic. The Toronto Police Service Board and city council strongly condemn all forms of hate. Measures, including community safety zones, are being put in place to protect places of worship and cultural centres.
Police Chief Myron Demkiw emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy for acts of violence and hate. Hate-motivated incidents have increased, with both Jewish and Muslim communities affected.
A spokesperson for the National Council of Canadian Muslims reports a significant spike in hostility towards the Muslim community. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs notes an increase in hate crimes against the Jewish community. Notably, there was an incident last week in which two teens and a man in his 20s were charged in a hate-crime investigation after threats were allegedly directed towards a Jewish high school in North York. Markham Public Library also apologized last week for temporarily removing Islamic Heritage Displays at their branches.
There's a concern about a surge in anti-Semitism in Canada due to the current unrest. The police chief will assist in creating an anti-hate information package for community organizations, including safety measures and how to report hate crimes.
Christine Sinclair says she will retire from international football at the end of the year.
Christine Sinclair, the iconic captain of Canada's women's soccer team, initially contemplated retirement after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She continued to chase success at the World Cup but was disappointed by Canada's performance. Consequently, Sinclair has announced her retirement from international football at the end of the year.
Sinclair holds the record for the most international goals scored with 190 goals in 327 senior appearances. She plans to play one more season for the NWSL Portland Thorns. Sinclair will bid farewell to the national team by playing four more games in Canada.
Throughout her illustrious career, Sinclair has been a symbol of Canadian soccer, known for her consistent goal-scoring ability and dedication to the team. She is considering a coaching role after retiring.
Sinclair's career spanned several decades and included multiple Olympics, including a bronze medal in 2016. Her famous hat trick in the 2012 London semi-final against the United States remains an unforgettable moment in Canadian soccer history.
Despite challenges and evolving roles, Christine Sinclair leaves an enduring legacy in Canadian soccer.
Canada's Leylah Fernandez wins Hong Kong Open final for 3rd career WTA title
Leylah Fernandez rallied from a set down to defeat Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and win the Hong Kong Open for her first tennis title in 19 months.
It is the third title of the 21-year-old Canadian's career and first since winning at Monterrey in March 2022. After the win, she will also move back inside the top 50 in the rankings next week.
It was a nervy start by Fernandez and No. 85-ranked Siniakova earned two breaks to claim the opening set.
Fernandez, the Laval, Que. native who's ranked 60th, responded by building a 4-0 lead in the second before the Czech player took an off-court medical timeout and returned with her left upper leg taped.
The break appeared to help Siniakova as she worked her way back to 3-4 but Fernandez saved six break points in a 10-deuce game to hold and then took the set in her next service game.
After exchanging breaks through the deciding set, Fernandez made the decisive break to lead 5-4 and then held her nerve to serve out the win in two hours 49 minutes.
If I recall correctly, in the past, non-residents and those without OHIP could call the public health line and book an appointment by speaking to an agent for the city-run clinics. You can definitely find the information you're looking for on TPH or Ontario Covid webpages.
Toronto Public Health is opening up thousands of new appointments to select Torontonians for the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine as part of its ‘Fight the Flu and COVID-19’ vaccination campaign this fall.
Toronto Public Health is opening up thousands of new appointments to select Torontonians for the updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccine as part of its ‘Fight the Flu and COVID-19’ vaccination campaign this fall.
TPH said 4,250 new appointments have been added at fixed-site vaccination clinics and an additional 8,500 will be available in the coming days to help get Torontonians vaccination ahead of the winter season.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE NOW?
The vaccination campaign will start with priority groups, including people aged 65 and older, residents and staff in congregate living settings, pregnant individuals, children between the ages of six months and four years old, individuals who are from a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis community and their household members, members of racialized and other equity-deserving communities, and individuals with chronic underlying health conditions.
Appointments can be booked at www.ontario.ca/book-vaccine.
WHERE CAN I GET THE UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINE AND FLU SHOT?
Toronto Public Health’s fixed vaccination clinics can be found at Cloverdale Mall, located at 250 The East Mall, Metro Hall on Wellington Street, near John Street, in the city’s downtown core, the North York Civic Centre at 5100 Yonge Street, and 410 Progress Avenue, near the Scarborough Town Centre.
Toronto Public Health mobile clinics will also now be offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines to residents of shelters and naturally occurring retirement communities, as well as clients of newcomer agencies. Flu vaccines will also be available at more than 700 participating pharmacies for high-risk populations before they are made available to members of the general public.
WHEN WILL APPOINTMENTS BE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE?
Starting on Oct. 31, all Toronto residents will be eligible to receive their updated COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu shot at the same time at fixed-site vaccination clinics, pharmacies, or with primary health care providers. Members of the general public will be able to book an appointment through Toronto Public Health starting on Oct. 25 and only one appointment will be required to get both the COVID-19 vaccine and the flu shot.
“TPH encourages all Torontonians to get their COVID-19 and flu vaccines as soon as it is their turn. Getting vaccinated is an easy and effective way to be protected. Both vaccines are free for people six months of age and older who live, work or attend school in Ontario,” Toronto Public Health said in a news release issued Tuesday.
Public health confirmed that while an OHIP card is not required at TPH clinics, it may be requested by other health care providers.
Yes, let's find ways to justify Hamas's barbaric terror attacks! This Whataboutism is sickening.
This could be the perfect solution! In an ideal world (or in utopia), religions are meaningless and useless, and humans do not need to create or follow one.
Police to expand presence downtown ahead of planned protests around Israel-Hamas war
Demonstrations are expected on Monday in downtown Toronto as the war in the Middle East intensifies.
Police announced officers will be present at Mel Lastman Square and Nathan Phillips Square to ensure the crowds stay safe and the demonstrations are peaceful.
Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue will provide an update on the planned demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Drivers and pedestrians are advised to expect traffic delays and congestion in the city because of the large gatherings.
Israel formally declared war on Sunday and gave the green light for “significant military steps” to retaliate against Hamas for the surprise attack on Saturday.
More than 1,100 people have been killed and thousands wounded on both sides. Major airlines have suspended flights to Israel.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow issued a statement, saying she is aware of the unsanctioned rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
“The Government of Canada has rightly listed Hamas as a terrorist organization and we simply must not tolerate any support of terror, full stop,” Chow said. “The rally to support Hamas at Nathan Phillips Square today is unsanctioned, without a permit and I unequivocally denounce it.”
Palestinian militant groups have claimed to be holding over 130 people who were captured in Israel in the past two days.
“Glorifying this weekend’s indiscriminate violence, including murder and kidnapping of women and children, by Hamas against Israeli civilians is deplorable,” Chow added.
“I am receiving updates from the Chief of Police, who assures me they will investigate and address any suspected incidents of hate.”
Good! I hope they wipe Gaza off of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their supporters once and for all.
Health Canada has given its stamp of approval to the use of Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty's new COVID-19 vaccine that targets the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.
Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant. The authorization covers individuals aged six months and older.
For those aged five and older, it is authorized as a one-dose vaccine, irrespective of their prior COVID-19 vaccination status. Infants and children between six months and less than five years old, who haven't completed a primary COVID-19 series, should receive three doses, while those who have completed a primary series should receive one dose.
Health Canada previously authorized Moderna's vaccine for the same subvariant, and they are currently reviewing a submission from Novavax for individuals 12 and older.
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is expected to provide guidance on the rollout of these vaccines in the coming months.
Health Canada assures an adequate supply of these mRNA vaccines in Canada by fall 2023 and emphasizes the effectiveness of approved vaccines in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster says he still cannot provide a reliable opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as new problems are being discovered weekly.
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster says he still cannot provide a reliable opening date for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as new problems are being discovered weekly.
“I had every intention to predict an opening date or series or range of possible opening dates for the Eglinton Crosstown with you today,” Verster told reporters. “But I decided against doing so, based on the fact that CTS is finding and rectifying issues on a week by week basis and that this affects the opening date significantly.”
However Verster said Metrolinx has a “much better schedule” now and will be providing updates on the project every two months going forward.
The update comes as Verster provides a detailed technical assessment of where the project stands. It was supposed to be substantially complete a year ago, but the consortium building the line missed the deadline. The project has been without a new target date for completion since.
The total budget for the project stands at around $12.56 billion now.