The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari’io, which, appropriately, means “the lake is beautiful, the lake is big”.
The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America.
We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms.
Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario – then, now and always.
I renew my appeal for an end to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian civilian population in the West Bank, and I urgently call on the international community to work toward advancing the two-state solution, for a just and lasting peace.
Before #FIFA start pumping the propaganda tonight and telling us all how amazing this #WorldCup has been, let’s remember they oversaw:
- highest ticket prices ever and took a cut from resale sites.
- did nothing about Somalian referee and dozens of staff who were banned from entering the US for no legitimate reason.
- stood by as Iran were forced to train outside the US and travel in on match days.
- overturned red cards after phone calls with the president.
- Americanised the beautiful game with hydration (TV) breaks and 25 mins half time in the final
- guided Argentina through the tournament with less travel, VAR support and blatantly turning a blind due to their aggression and foul play.
We are completely heartbroken that our dream ends here, but so proud of this group, our staff and you – our amazing fans.
Your support in North America and back home has been nothing short of incredible. Thank you.
🚨 Urgent foster home needed.
A 13 week old German Shepherd mix puppy is recovering from parvovirus, and he urgently needs a safe, pet-free home where he can continue healing. Could you be the person who helps him get there?
This sweet little guy arrived at Toronto Animal Services as a stray and soon became very sick. Thanks to quick veterinary care, he is making great progress every day and is well on his way to recovery!
He's expected to need a foster home for approximately 1-2 months while he continues to heal. During this time, Toronto Animal Services will provide all veterinary care, medications, supplies, and ongoing support, so there is no cost to the foster caregiver.
Because parvovirus is contagious, there are some important requirements for his foster home:
🐾 No other pets can live in the home.
🐾 He cannot have contact with other dogs during his recovery.
🐾 No dogs should enter the home or yard for several months after his stay due to the virus's ability to survive in the environment.
🐾 Thorough cleaning and disinfection of affected areas will be required, and guidance will be provided.
In return, you'll be giving this resilient puppy exactly what he needs most: a safe, quiet place to recover, grow, and prepare for the bright future he deserves.
If you're able to help or would like to learn more about fostering him, please call the East Shelter at 416-338-PAWS (7297).
Your support could make all the difference for this little guy!
Also important to understand that Ben-Gvir posts torture videos like that all the time, with Palestinian prisoners.
And the world has been silent until now, when Europeans appeared in the videos instead of Palestinians.
Can you imagine the terror and horror Israel inflicts on Palestinian children, women, and men in detention centers when the cameras are away?
This is Israeli terrorism.
Our daughter, Rachel Corrie, was killed in 2003 in Gaza, while trying to protect a Palestinian home facing illegal destruction by the Israeli military. She was 23 years old. The massive, armored Caterpillar D-9 bulldozer that crushed her was operated by two Israeli soldiers and manufactured in the United States. It was the same type of militarized bulldozer that US presidents from George W. Bush through to Donald Trump have delivered to Israel.
Today, as the destruction of Palestinian homes has only become more commonplace, not to mention the horror of Israel’s genocide, Senator Bernie Sanders will force a vote in the Senate to try to end this cycle of death by banning the transfer of D-9 bulldozers to Israel. We hope he will not take this stand alone.
No policy can bring back those taken from us by these actions—children and other loved ones. But the Senate now has an opportunity to honor the memories of our daughter, other Americans, and thousands of Palestinian civilians killed, and to show that their deaths, and all the destruction, will no longer be condoned and funded. We hope those elected to represent us, the American people, understand the message that voting to block these D-9 bulldozers will send. This will not be a symbolic gesture, but a concrete step toward the protection of human life.
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