 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du vendredi 13 février |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC Advocates, experts warn against vilifying trans people in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting Advocates and experts are warning about the danger of vilifying an entire demographic based on the actions of one transgender person in the wake of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Their comments come after an independent provincial legislator in British Columbia claimed, without evidence, that the shooting rampage that left nine people dead was related to the perpetrator’s gender identity, adding to a torrent of online misinformation about transgender people. “It is unfair, inappropriate, wrong-headed, illogical to blame an entire group of people for the actions of one… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 12 février |
Antisemitism in Australia is ‘frightening and worrying,’ Israel president says amid protest-filled visit MELBOURNE — Israel’s President Isaac Herzog said Thursday antisemitism in Australia is “frightening” but most people want good relations, on the final day of a visit expected to spark protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog’s tightly policed four day visit to Australia this week was meant to offer consolation… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘protesters’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 12 février |
Border czar Tom Homan says Minnesota immigration surge is ending « Operation Metro Surge is ending, » Homan said Thursday at a news conference President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, declared an end to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota following widespread protests against immigration raids that led to the fatal shootings by officers of two American citizens. “Operation Metro Surge is ending,” Homan said Thursday at a news conference. His announcement comes two weeks after Trump officials removed Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino from the area, where he had been clashing… Apparaît sur: calgaryherald.com, Mots-clés: [‘protesters’, ‘demonstrators’] Recensé le 13 février |
Controversial comedian sees sold-out shows ‘relocated’ in Kitchener A comedian who was weeks away from taking the stage in front of a sold-out crowd at Kitchener’s **Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts** is no longer set to perform at the city-owned venue. Ben Bankas, a **Canadian-born comedian** living in Texas, was expected to perform two shows at the Conrad Centre on March 7, but had begun to face growing backlash from the community in the weeks ahead. Much of the pushback is centred around Bankas’s subject matter, with past shows featuring jokes involving residential schools, immigration, diversity, even… Apparaît sur: citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘hate speech’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 12 février |
Deaths in Iran’s crackdown on protests reach more than 7,000, activists say DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,003 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,003 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday. The continued rise in the tally of the dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the… Apparaît sur: timescolonist.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘crackdown on protest’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 12 février |
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation this week to the Munich Security Conference where increasingly nervous European leaders are hoping for at least a brief reprieve from President Donald Trump’s often inconsistent policies and threats that have roiled transatlantic relations and the post-World War II international order. A year after Vice President JD Vance stunned assembled dignitaries at the same venue with a verbal assault on many of America’s closest allies in Europe, accusing them of imperiling Western civilization with left-leaning domestic… Apparaît sur: therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘insults’, ‘verbal assault’] Recensé le 12 février |
Family devastated as NOTL hotelier Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison Jimmy Lai’s sentencing in China to 20 years in prison on Monday has prompted a strong show of support in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where he has deep business and family ties. Feb. 12, 2026 A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Lai, the owner of the now-defunct Apple Media… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of press’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 12 février |
HGTV cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ after host Nicole Curtis uses racial slur Cable television network HGTV has canned its popular home restoration show “Rehab Addict” after host Nicole Curtis was caught hurling a racial slur while filming. A video clip of Curtis using the N-word in unaired footage shot for the show was posted on social media by Radar Online on Wednesday, the same day “Rehab Addict” was scheduled to return to air. Article content In the video, Curtis can be seen on a ladder struggling to attach something to the ceiling. “Oh, fart n*****,” Curtis says, seemingly out of frustration, before… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, calgarysun.com, edmontonsun.com, Mots-clés: [‘racist slur’, ‘racist comment’, ‘offensive language’] Recensé le 12 février |
Journalist Don Lemon set to be arraigned in Minnesota church protest case ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Former CNN host turned independent journalist Don Lemon is set to be arraigned in federal court in Minnesota on Friday along with four other defendants who were indicted for their alleged roles in disrupting a service at church where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official was a pastor. Feb. 13, 2026 A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘protesters’, ‘freedom of religion’] Recensé le 13 février |
Lufthansa airline cancels 800 flights as pilots, crew go on strike The German carrier said the strikes hit customers “extremely hard,” affecting about 100,000 passengers, but expects to operate a fairly normal flight schedule starting Friday. Deutsche Lufthansa AG canceled almost 800 flights Thursday after pilots and cabin crew called a one-day strike in response to stalled contract negotiations. The walkouts started at 12:01 a.m. local time and are scheduled to last until 11:59 p.m. The job actions are grounding both commercial and cargo flights, and they come one day… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘provocative comment’, ‘on strike’] Recensé le 12 février |
PEN America names Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf as permanent CEOs NEW YORK (AP) — PEN America announced Thursday that interim CEOs Summer Lopez and Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf have been appointed to permanently oversee the century-old literary and free expression organization. Feb. 12, 2026 A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free New for subscribers! Gift this article to friends… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of press’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘banned books’, ‘political prisoner’] Recensé le 12 février |
Terry Glavin: China’s ever-deepening infiltration of Canada New investigation identifies 575 pro-Beijing organizations embedded in eight separate fields of ‘soft power’ opportunity A disturbing new investigation detailing the expansion of Beijing’s overseas influence infrastructure reveals there are now more than 2,000 organizations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany that the Chinese Communist Party is capable of mobilizing to advance its agenda. Put that together with the new “strategic partnership” Prime Minister Mark Carney entered into with Chinese supreme leader Xi Jinping last month and it’s probably… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘disinformation’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 12 février |
Thanks to the IOC, Ukrainian Vladyslav Heraskevych went from hero to global icon of resistance The International Olympic Committee is renowned for its ability to be both the driver of the world’s sports agenda, as well as the thing that runs over it. Pick a hot sports topic. The IOC has somehow messed it up. However, their handling of the fallout of the Russian… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘civil disobedience’] Recensé le 12 février |
The fired prof who has become the standard bearer for free thought in Canada Interview with Frances Widdowson, who dares to challenge academia on race-based policies residential schools Frances Widdowson has found herself at the epicentre of the debate around academic freedom and free speech on campus. The political science professor joins Rob Breakenridge for a wide-ranging conversation about her wrongful termination from Calgary’s Mount Royal University, her fight for reinstatement, and why she feels compelled to speak out about what she calls race-based and identity policies and politics —… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘academic freedom’, ‘free thought’, ‘protesters’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 12 février |
This X account looked like it belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter. It was a hoax A social media account that some initially believed belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter turned out to be a fraud — and even briefly fooled a prominent non-profit organization. The username and display name on the X profile, which featured numerous racist, white supremacist and antisemetic posts, appeared to match the ones on a YouTube channel belonging to the person _RCMP identified as the shooter_, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar. People online used the YouTube account in their efforts to find the suspect and uncover possible motivations for Tuesday’s _mass shooting_… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘spread false information’, ‘misleading information’, ‘disinformation’] Recensé le 13 février |
Tired of toxic feeds? This brand-new Canadian app wants to change social media A new social media app has just launched in Canada, and it is hoping to create an alternative for those who like to form connections and express themselves online without having to face the toxicity that often comes with it. The brand new social media platform Tribela had its soft Canadian tribute on Wednesday, after a controlled beta version was released in over 40 countries across the world. As of now, it is available to be downloaded on the App Store, while its Android version is set to come soon. Apparaît sur: nowtoronto.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘bullying’, ‘cyber bullying’, ‘harmful content’] Recensé le 12 février |
Trump border czar says controversial Minneapolis immigration operation to end The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and the deaths of two U.S. citizens is nearing an end, U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar said on Thursday. « I have proposed and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude, » Tom Homan said at a morning news conference in Minneapolis. Roughly 3,000 federal officers were deployed to the state beginning in early December as part of Operation Metro Surge, a mix of officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Homan… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘inflammatory statement’] Recensé le 12 février |
Ukraine strikes second Lukoil refinery in Russia as attacks ramp up After a lull last month, Ukrainian drones have hit two refineries this week as the war is about to enter a fifth year Ukrainian drones hit another Russian refinery owned by Lukoil PJSC, as Kyiv’s attacks on its foe’s energy infrastructure resume after a lull last month. Fire crews are working to extinguish a blaze at an oil refinery in the city of Ukhta some 1,550 kilometres from Moscow, following a Ukrainian drone attack, Komi region Governor Rostislav Goldshtein… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, calgaryherald.com, Mots-clés: [‘provocative comment’, ‘on strike’] Recensé le 12 février |
Ukrainian athlete tests the Olympic rules on free speech MILAN (AP) — Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych pushed at the limits of the International Olympic Committee’s rules on freedom of expression, and the global sports body pushed back. That created an emotional and historic moment of Winter Games lore. Heraskevych insisted on wearing a helmet in competition with the images of Ukrainian athletes and coaches killed during Russia’s nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of their country. By refusing to back down, he was disqualified from his Olympic event Thursday. He defied a last-minute plea by IOC President Kirsty Coventry, who… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of expression’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 12 février |
Venezuela’s lawmakers postpone final debate on amnesty bill to address sticking points CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s parliament, which is controlled by the ruling party, is to discuss a bill on Thursday that could free hundreds of opposition members, activists and human rights defenders who have been detained for months or years for political reasons. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘political prisoner’] Recensé le 12 février |
What we have learned about the warning signs of Tumbler Ridge mass shooter Teen had an interest in firearms, past mass shootings and drugs, along with a history of mental health interactions with police Two days after Tumbler Ridge’s Jesse Van Rootselaar shot and killed eight people in one of Canada’s deadliest mass shootings in almost four decades, a motive for the attack remains unclear and may never be known, according to police. The identity of the perpetrator was confirmed by the RCMP on Wednesday. Van Rootselaar was born a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘bullying’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 12 février |
‘Rehab Addict’ cancelled after host Nicole Curtis caught using racial slur HGTV has cancelled its long-running home restoration series _Rehab Addict_ after its host, star Nicole Curtis, was caught using a racial slur while filming the series. A video of Curtis using the n-word while filming the show was posted by Radar Online on Feb. 11, the day before Season 9 was supposed to return after Curtis previously made an “executive decision” to shelve the episodes following the release of the first two episodes in July 2025. “What the f–k is that I just said?” Curtis said after using the racial… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘racist slur’, ‘racist comment’] Recensé le 12 février |
