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Has anyone heard of a country called Ukraine? It used to be in the news about some sort of conflict but not anymore. Maybe it’s not going on anymore. Reminds me of 1984 by George Orwell.
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-court-postpones-feds-order-to-cull-400-ostriches-on-bc-farm/61799
People were sending emails objecting to the cull. I also heard that about 100 people were protesting at the farm.. for the birds.
“A family farm in British Columbia will not have to kill 400 of its ostriches — as least not yet — a court has ruled.
Justice Michael Battista sided with the farm, postponing a final decision on the cull until after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducts a full review of its initial order, which would have required the birds to be slaughtered by February 1.
The farm's legal advocate, Kari Simpson, told the Western Standard she expects to be back in court within 40 days.”
https://www.westernstandard.news/news/breaking-trump-slaps-tariffs-on-canada-10-on-alberta-oil-and-gas/61788
“After days of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced heavy tariffs on Canada over border security and alleged trade deficit issues — marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade relations that could lead to a trade war.
“I can confirm that, tomorrow, the February 1 deadline President Trump put into place with a statement several weeks ago continues,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday.
A 10% oil and gas tariff will be included on February 18, and "nothing can be done" Trump reportedly said on Friday.
The rest of the goods from Canada will be hit with a 25% tariff.
Microchips, steel, aluminum and copper are included.
This comes despite a massive lobbying attempt by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to stop the tariffs on energy. She even visited Trump in his home in Mar-a-Largo.
Trump imposed another 25% tariff on Mexican goods — 10% on China — despite ...
