Ep 24: The News Scroll - February Edition

“Like, share and subscribe to our Substack page” to support our podcast.In this episode of Canadian Reformer, Daniel covers five recent stories every Canadian should know.*Note these are brief summaries. Listeners are strongly encouraged to look into each story on their own and not be quick to assume any positions by the host. Although there are many stories taking place around the world, the primary focus of these events relate to BC and Canada.*#1 School Shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BCThe Tumbler Ridge school shooting is the second-deadliest school shooting in Canadian history surpassed only by the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting in Montreal that left 14 dead.Van Rootselaar, who was born a biological male and had transitioned to female in recent years, had a history of mental health issues. Police said officers visited the suspect’s household on several occasions related to mental health issues as well as to secure firearms.In addition to the fatalities, police reported 27 students were injured and two were airlifted to hospital. One of the injured, 12-year-old Maya Gebala, was shot in the head and neck and remains in hospital. (as of Feb 23rd)* RCMP Press Conference Time Stamp to Reporter Questions - CTV - video* Parents Speak to the Media – CHEK Report - video* Parents Cancel Funeral due to Online Threats – Epoch Times - Article* Pastor in Tumbler Ridge Speaks to CBC - video* Advocacy groups fear rise in anti-trans sentiment after Tumbler Ridge shooting - video* Skipping Stone – Trans Advocacy Group Website* OpenAI banned the account of Tumbler Ridge Shooter - Article* Roblox Banned the account of Tumbler Ridge Shooter – Article* A Christian Perspective on Tumbler Ridge – The Dominion PodcastCall to Action:1. Pray for the victims, families, and Tumbler Ridge community2. Pray for the churches in Tumbler Ridge3. Email your MLA. Share your thoughts on the school shooting. Tell them the education system needs reform. Tell them the SOGI 123 and gender ideology must be removed from the public schools. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members#2 Tax-Payer Funded Medical Murder in Canada is EfficientA report for 2024 reveals that patients in Ontario have received MAiD very quickly after their patient request, some on the same-day. Evidence also suggests the Canadian government is supplying their organ donor program through MAiD patients.* MDRC (MAiD Death Review Committee) Report 2024 on Same Day Provisions – Ontario Report* Canada Now Offering Same-Day Assisted Suicide – Not the Bee - Article* 2023 Article – Canada performs more organ transplants from MAiD than any other country in the world - CTV - Article* HHS Condemns Canada’s practice of Organ donation - Article* Dying with Dignity Website – Charity promotes MAiDCall to Action:1. Share these stories with your neighbors and start a conversation2. Get informed at https://carenotkill.ca/3. Email your MP. Tell them you do not want your very own tax dollars used for the MAiD program or in support of any MAiD advocacy group. Tell them to support Bill C-218 in Parliament now. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search#3 Barry Neufeld ordered to pay $750,000The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ordered former Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld to pay $750,000 after ruling that he has violated the Human Rights Code by publishing content that it deemed “discriminatory” and exposed LGBT people “to hatred or contempt.”The quasi-judicial human rights body issued its final decision this week to conclude a nearly decade-long case. It began in 2017 when the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association and the BC Teachers’ Federation filed a complaint about Neufeld’s public commentary on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) curriculum being taught to children.* Former BC School Trustee Critical of Gender Ideology Ordered to pay $750000 for ‘Hate Speech – Epoch Times Article* Barry Neufeld shares his story with Jonathon Van Maren after the ruling - Video* Former Chilliwack trustee seeks judicial review - Article by Abbotsford News* Are Christians Facing Persecution in Canada? – Interview with Jojo Ruba - VideoCall to Action:1. Pray for Barry Neufeld.2. Email your MLA. Tell them about Barry Neufeld’s case. Tell them you share the same views as Barry Neufeld. Ask them how they are representing the Christian constituents in your riding that believe what Barry Neufeld believes. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members#4 Higher Salaries for Government, Higher Taxes for AllThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on all members of Parliament to stop the April 1 politician pay raise as new estimates show this year’s raises will range from $8,800 to $17,600.A backbench MP’s salary is currently $209,800. A minister collects $309,700, while the prime minister takes home a $419,600 annual salary.The 2026 BC Budget will expand collection of PST, and increase taxes for individuals, corporations and more.(Note the salary increase referred here is for federal office, and the Budget below is specific to BC.)* MPs getting another big pay hike this year – Canadian Taxpayers Federation Article* MLA Dallas Brodie shines light on the BC Budget in Victoria - Video* Highlights from BC Government Budget 2026 Website* BC Government gives gift cards to its own MLAs – Video Clip by Global News via X PostCall to action:1. Email your MP. Tell them to decrease MP salaries, and decrease income taxes for all. We demand a more efficient and accountable government. Find your MP here https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search2. Email your MLA. Tell them to freeze MLA salaries, and decrease income taxes for all. We demand a more efficient and accountable government. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members#5 Protest at Action4Canada Event, Aboriginal Title and Speaking TruthA church in Langley recently hosted an event by Action4Canada. MLA Dallas Brodie and Tanya Gaw were the main speakers. As you’ll see in the report by Drea Humphrey, a local church came to protest against the event.In relation to the aboriginal land title cases which MLA Dallas Brodie speaks about, there was a recent interview on the Loonie Hour podcast with lawyer Tom Isaac. Did you know that nearly 90% of BC is being claimed as aboriginal land? Did you know that much of this land is being fought in the courts right now? Consider listening to a recent interview on the Loonie Hour Podcast.* Bizarre protest erupts at ‘Truth matters’ event featuring MLA Dallas Brodie* Canada Has Failed to Uphold Private Property Rights with Tom Isaac - YoutubeCall to action:1. Email your MLA. Tell them you want DRIPA repealed immediately and you are not in favor of the BC government giving land to other nations. Find your MLA’s email at https://www.leg.bc.ca/members2. Consider signing a petition to repeal DRIPA“Like, share and subscribe to our Substack page” to support our podcast.Follow us on X: https://x.com/CanadaReformers*Disclaimer: The views expressed in all podcast and written posts are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any employer or any associated organizations or groups. This disclaimer serves to protect individuals and entities from liability and create a boundary between personal and professional expression. This is a legal statement.Do you have feedback or questions for us? Did you find an error?Interested in sponsoring or advertising with us? Write to us at [email protected] to buy us a coffee? 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