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Mi’kmaq Protest on N.B./Quebec border

By David Parker

The New Brunswick Tribune reported that a peaceful protest started last Wednesday night at the welcome sign on the Quebec side of the J. C. Van Horne Bridge. The bridge is the border crossing between Campbellton, N.B., and Pointe-aux-Croix, Quebec. The land belongs to the Listuguj First Nation, and protest spokesman Alex Morrison said they [...]

Halifax rallies behind Gaza

By David Parker

For the full 12 minute audio report, click here.
Citizens around the world are taking to the streets in opposition to the recent Israeli military invasion of Gaza.  Grassroots movements have mobilized people in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, acting together on co-ordinated international days of action.
In Canada, cities across the country [...]