CBC News is in the spotlight for confirming coverage on the latest national conversation amid tensions. Biographical note: CBC is Canada’s public broadcaster, Crown corporation, delivering radio/TV in English and French.
Avi Lewis has been elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, promising to rebuild the party after its worst electoral losses. Lewis, known for his anti-Zionist stance and family political legacy, campaigned on principles including affordability and the environment. His victory signals a shift in the party's direction.
Avi Lewis has been elected leader of Canada's New Democrats, campaigning on affordability, the environment, and anti-Zionism. In his Winnipeg acceptance speech, he has labeled Israeli actions in Gaza as genocide and has signaled a plan to rebuild the party after historic losses in 2025. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs has criticized his stance while urging accountability within the Jewish community.
The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion has launched the National Conversation to map what it means to be British and how communities connect. Co‑chaired by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, the project seeks public input to shape long‑term policy, with concerns that funding gaps and hollowing-out of local government could limit impact.
The OUT Museum, created by Chen in San Francisco’s Chinatown, has opened with a small exhibit of Chinese queer art, as activists and artists push for broader recognition of LGBTQ+ voices in China and the diaspora. The project began in China via Kickstarter and now thrives in a city navigating policy changes around LGBTQ+ rights.