An island disappeared from satellite imagery in British Columbia, Canada, within a month, sparking a mystery on social media. A spokesperson for the reservoir's operator told CNN affiliate CBC that the island was likely formed from an accumulation of driftwood, which allowed trees and plants to grow. When reservoir levels rose, the mass broke free and was carried away by the wind, CNN affiliate CBC reports.
By Eric Utter The disgusting diktat comes from an Egyptian Muslim immigrant.
By Silvio Canto, Jr. Canada is no longer the same country it was on September 11, 2001, and its recent memo about that grim day shows how far Canada has fallen.
Millions were stunned this week when the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ordered its anchors to refer to 9/11 as "jet crashes," strictly instructing the avoidance of terms like "terrorist attacks." However, this really wasn't a change for the CBC, which has always had a unique voice for news.
‘Choosing to redefine terrorism’
Journalists with the Canadian network can still describe the event as an "attack," but warned against using words like "terror" or "terrorists."
A leaked memo from Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC, instructing staff to avoid labeling the September 11 attacks as "terrorist attacks" has sparked outrage and accusations of historical revisionism.
A leaked memo from Canada’s public broadcaster, the CBC, instructing staff to avoid labeling the September 11 attacks as “terrorist attacks” has sparked outrage and accusations of historical revisionism. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has reportedly instructed journalists not to describe the September 11, 2001, attacks as “terrorist attacks,” according to a memo obtained by the Toronto Sun. The guidance, issued by Egyptian-born Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust Basem Boshra, instead instructs reporters to say “hijackings led to passenger jet crashes.” DETAIL: The memo reportedly makes no direct reference to the attacks being part of a coordinated terrorist…Open
The CBC criticized Slotkin’s comments and cited her record of voting to approve multiple members of President Trump’s Cabinet, including former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Can you even imagine what that would look like? #cdnpoli #cbcnews