I ran into fellow Mayoralty candidate Ejaz Butt today. He told me there’s been two All Candidates Meetings this week, one at the YMCA, the other at the Hamilton Club this week. My invitations must have been eaten by COVID. This is the Hamilton establishment’s policy of exclusion & isolation. I was warned about the dirty politics of Hamilton several weeks ago by a longtime Conservative Party activist.
Ejaz Butt was a major in the Pakistani Army. He headed the local taxi drivers’ union in Hamilton
Hamilton Mayoralty Candidate Paul Fromm Excluded By Cable 14 From Candidates’ Debate Will File Discrimination Complaint With CRTC HAMILTON, September 20, 2022. Hamilton Mayoralty candidate Paul Fromm announced today that he is filing a formal complaint of discrimination with the CRTC against local cable station Cable 14. “Excluding nominated candidates from the mayoralty debate is discriminatory and wrong/ In 2018, there were 14 mayoral candidates and the debate went off well. This year, there are only nine,” says Fromm.
Cable 14 seems to want to make or control the news, rather than report it, he adds. “All candidates should be included. The give and take of a debate lets voters know the candidates better. The criteria Cable 14 is using to exclude candidates are hopelessly vague and ill-defined.They want only candidates “having a reasonable chance of obtaining enough votes to be competitive on Election Night.” It’s a month before election day. The campaign is young. “Cable 14 is standing in the way of some candidates to be ‘competitive’,” says Fromm/ Cable 14’s exclusionary policy seems to violate the station’s own mission statement, Fromm charges. The station says:” Cable 14 is a local specialty channel serving the Hamilton and Haldimand communities. …Cable 14 showcases the Greater Hamilton area …, by providing an avenue for diverse voices and alternative choices.” Excluding some candidates is the opposite of providing a forum for diverse voices, says Fromm._______________________________________________________________________________
Here is further background.
It appears the deplatforming and thought control freaks in the media are hard at work at Cable 14 in Hamilton. This is the community cable station in Hamilton. In the 2018 federal election, all 14 candidates were invited to participate in a live debate. Not this year. Only select candidates will be invited. Apparently, I am not among the hand picked crew. Well, then, how do the deplatformers decide? Here are their criteria: ” In the same approach as the recent provincial and federal election campaigns, criteria has been established to determine which candidates will be invited to participate on-stage in the live debate. The participation criteria has been created by the debate producers, in collaboration with our media colleagues. Candidates invited to appear live have demonstrated the ability to generate significant city-wide, issues-based conversation in the media and public sphere. Additional criteria considered included candidate performance during previous election campaigns (where applicable), consideration of public polling results ahead of the debate, and other available evidence of candidates having a reasonable chance of obtaining enough votes to be competitive on Election Night.”Exclusion from the debate lessens a candidate’s chances of being ‘competitive,’ says Fromm.
Are you any wiser? I sought clarification from station employee James McMillan jmcmillan@cable14.com. He did not explain but merely repeated the criteria to me. So, let’s go through them one by one:
1. ” Candidates invited to appear live have demonstrated the ability to generate significant city-wide, issues-based conversation in the media and public sphere.” What does that mean? I have seen articles on Andrea Horwath, former Ontario NDP leader, who is running and on former Mayor Bob Bratina. Two mainstream articles have been done on me — a hit piece by CBC, September 3, and a relatively objective Global News story, August 12. My candidacy has even caused Bernie Farber in Ottawa to raise concerns I might misuse the voters’ list. That would seem to mean I have generated “an issues based conversation.” A Google search of my name will show that I have more entries than any candidate except Andrea Horwath and Bob Bratina.
2. ” Additional criteria considered included candidate performance during previous election campaigns (where applicable)” This is unfair. If a candidate has not run previously, is he/she excluded. If they have run, are they only included if they one. None of that is clear. I ran for Mayor of Hamilton in 2014 and placed 6thof 14. Does that put me in the winners’ circle at Cable 14.?Bob Bratina, jaz Butt, Andrea Horwath and Michael Pattison have all run in previous elections. Why am I excluded?
3. “Consideration of polling results ahead of the debate.” Has there, in fact, been any polling? Candidates aren’t even allowed to put up signs until September 26, according to Hamilton By-law FC0211a. Interest only begins to pick up after Labour Day.
Cable 14 is owned by Cogeco and Rogers. Jonathan Freedman is the General Manager: 905-523-1414, ext. 222; jfreedman@cable14.com; 150 Dundurn St., South, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4K3
It doesn’t get any easier… So many of you have expressed a desire to have Druthers delivered to specific areas, like in your own neighbourhoods, to help wake up your local community more quickly.
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The Canadian Association for Free Expression held a very successful talk in Edmonton tonight.
The Great Replacement — That Means YOU!
* More people are waking up. A May Abacus Data poll found 37 % agree: “There is a group of people … who are trying to replace native-born Canadians with immigrants.”
* Establishment figures like Michelle Garner-Rempel denounce it as a “conspiracy theory” and “hate”
* What is the Great Replacement? Is it just a theory?
Supporters stayed around an extra two hours discussing the issues of the day.
Summer is over, kids are back in school, and now is the time to get ramped up for what’s to come this fall and flu season. We know it’s not over, and others will be counting on us to be there, showing our brave faces and our signs of support.
Let’s give Ted Kuntz a large welcoming reception this Sunday. Ted is in demand as a speaker, and we are lucky to have him come to Penticton to share his knowledge and passion.
Adults can make their own decisions about life-long consequences such as whether or not to submit to an experimental injection or not, but young children are not experienced enough to make such complex long-term decisions. For decades now, Ted has been leading the charge to keep all of us informed so we can make decisions with all the facts in hand.
He has also been facilitating a team of Canadian Freedom Leaders throughout the plandemic, and will share some of the advances being made by that. in the non-violent, non-compliant movement.
Let’s show our gratitude and enjoy another highly motivating presentation from Ted this Sunday.
He’ll be showing up early to be ready to take the stage at 1.
Let’s do the same. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early – by at least 12:45 so we can start right on time, and get out to the street corner with our signs, and do what we come to these rallies to do – Take a Stand for Freedom.
I’ll see you there!
PENTICTON RALLY – EVERY SUNDAY This Sunday, Sept 18th – 1 to 3 p.m. Corner of Main and Warren, Penticton. Please arrive early and bring a friend or two. They’ll thank you for the opportunity to meet Ted and other like-minded Penticton4Freedom regulars.Special Guest Speaker: Ted Kuntz – President, Vaccine Choice Canada; Renowned speaker and author. (Gina’s talk on Dealing with Trauma and Sustained Stress is postponed until next week
– September 25th)Miss a week and you miss a lot!September 25th – Steve Jopson – Food prep and storage, Plus Gina Albanese – Trauma and prolonged stress.October 2nd – TBA——————————- o0o————————————
Municipal Election TimeMunicipal All-Candidates Town Hall Forum sponsored by Penticton Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, September 20 – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Penticton Seniors Drop-In Centre. Go prepared with good questions.
Remember that Freedom Hugs are available at ALL our events! (except maybe not at the Chamber all candidates meeting.
BULLETIN!
Dr. Mel is inviting you to join him and his Rolling People Party. 5 p.m. Skaha Lake Park at the Gazebo. Potluck. Music (bring your musical talent and join in). Fun. And updates on his activities. Although Dr. Daniel Nagase and Popois will not be with him, he’s promising some new friends. I’ll be away so will have to miss the fun.
Dr. Mel has also asked if anyone would like to host one or more of his crew overnight on Tuesday before leaving for the rest of his tour. Contact Lisa Mason at roxannemason@shaw.ca to volunteer or for more information.
Please visit our events calendar to check what else is going on in the region and to see our Items of Interest on the Home Page. https://penticton4freedom.com/
This Sunday, Sept 18th – 1 to 3 p.m. Corner of Main and Warren, Penticton.
Special Guest Speakers: Ted Kuntz – Vaccine Choice Canada;
Gina Albanese – Dealing with Trauma and Sustained Stress
Important updates, open mike, cold drinks, August Druthers, and free hugs. Miss a week and you miss a lot. Bring friends.September 25th – Steve Jopson – Food prep and storageOctober 2nd – TBA——————————- o0o————————————-Quick list of other events this weekend and next week (as we currently know them).
1. Penticton Rallies and Events – below and at https://penticton4freedom.com/events/ 2. Other Okanagan Rallies and Events – below and at https://penticton4freedom.com/events/ 3. Canada Wide Initiatives – See below for links and instructions 4. Rallies at Richard Cannings’ office – Tuesdays at noon. Meet at his office at 301 Main Street (Nanaimo Square). 5. Wayne Llewellynn “town hall meeting” at the corner of Duncan and Government – Friday, September 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. 6. Laura-Lynn Tyler-Thompson, Sean Taylor and medical professionals – Let Freedom Reign – Penticton, Sandman Hotel, 7:10 P.M. Friday, September 16
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Thanks to all that attended September 11th Penticton Candlelight Vigil at City Hall at 7:20 p.m.
A Vigil to support those who have suffered loss or harm during the COVID-19 Plandemic.
– WHAT IMPACT DOES USING CASH HAVE ON SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESSES?
· Businesses save money instantly on transaction fees.
· They have more control over their profits.
· If you can help save that business money, they are more likely to keep staff employed and give back to their local community.
· Small to medium businesses are integral parts of keeping your local economy and community thriving and growing.
WHAT’S WRONG WITH A CASHLESS SOCIETY?
· Cash jobs on the side will no longer be an option, which creates economic hardship and higher debt.
· Tech companies have invested heavily in making electronic transactions secure but hackers are always one step ahead. In a world of 100% electronic payments, the risk of falling victim to fraud rises significantly.
· If cash dies, your location and purchases will be tracked automatically. You won’t be able to opt-out or unsubscribe.
· If you are on any government funding whatsoever, they could restrict you from spending that money on certain things that the government does not condone.
· Cash allows you to make anonymous purchases or donations. If cash dies, there will be no such thing.
· People in abusive situations are often financially reliant on their abuser. If cash is removed, their way out will be that much harder or close to impossible.
· Elderly, blind and people with disabilities will struggle. Many people can’t or don’t know how to use technology. They would also be vulnerable to scams and other technological difficulties.
WHAT ARE THE TECHNOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF A CASHLESS SOCIETY?
· We will be reliant on technology every day. If you want access to funds, you will need the latest devices and software to enable payments. If you are not a very tech savvy person, this could become a big problem. It is also extremely expensive and inconceivable for some households.
· You won’t be able to leave your home without some sort of device.
· Cash protects you from being at the mercy of electronic forms of payments during power outages and looming high energy costs.
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Laura-Lynn Tyler-Thompson, Sean Taylor and friends – tour – coming
through September 16 – time and location TBA – also Kelowna on the 17th
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Druthers Needs Our Support
Shawn Jason at Druthers says – We’re having a tough time reaching $25k for 250,000 copies the last few months. As a result, we’ve only printed 200k in each of the last 3 months. 250k is still the goal for September though! Remember! In these quantities, each dollar helps print up to 10 more copies of Druthers. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be able to help. https://donorbox.org/druthers E-transfer: admin@druthers.net
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The story of Shaun Mulldoon exposes what vaccine-induced injury looks like.VIDEO 28:57 minutes
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The Growing Threat of Digital ID Technologies in Canada
In collaboration with Canada Health Alliance, Hatim Kheir, a lawyer with the Justice Centre For Constitutional Freedom (jccf.ca), will be joining us to present a workshop on Digital ID technologies. Hatim will speak to how Canadian governments are increasingly using Digital ID technologies to monitor and track your physical and financial behaviors. In certain cases, governments use what they know about you to unconstitutionally limit your Charter-protected rights and freedoms. New technologies emerge in Canada every day, and Canadians must be informed about how novel technologies impact their fundamental rights and freedoms. In this workshop, we will explore: o Digital ID technologies – what they are, and which ones are being used right now o Brief overview of how other countries use Digital ID technologies to limit fundamental rights and freedoms o What you can do to protect your Charter rights and freedoms o What you can do if your Charter rights and freedoms have been violated by Digital ID Hosted by Alan Brough. Register Here
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Read and share the Freedom Rising Newsletter #13 HERE
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Remember that Freedom Hugs are available at ALL our events!
Two-week trial underway today in Saskatoon against Maxime Bernier and dozens of other protestors for peaceful protests
Posted On: September 12, 2022
SASKATOON: The Justice Centre announces that the trial of the Honourable Maxime Bernier, leader of the Federal People’s Party of Canada, and dozens of other protestors charged for attending an anti-lockdown rally in Saskatoon on May 9, 2021, started today in Saskatoon.
The trial is being held in Centennial Room ‘B’ at TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, and is scheduled to run for two weeks.
On May 9, 2021, a peaceful outdoor protest against government violations of Canadians’ constitutional rights and freedoms was held near the Vimy Memorial in Kiwanis Park. The Saskatoon Police Service aggressively targeted the protestors by posting images of many of them online, and subsequently issuing dozens of summons tickets, each with a $2800 fine. Later, Saskatchewan prosecutors also issued charges via Criminal Code Information against 46 individuals.
Justice Centre lawyers represent 23 of the defendants at this trial, including Mr. Bernier, a Saskatchewan freedom advocate Mark Friesen (known as the Grizzly Patriot), and Darrell Mills. On behalf of Mr. Mills and a young mother who attended outdoor protests, Justice Centre lawyers argued a constitutional challenge in the Court of Queen’s Bench (now King’s Bench) to the Saskatchewan government’s strict restrictions on outdoor protests on June 29, 2022. The Court’s decision in that matter is pending.
Meanwhile, Saskatchewan prosecutors are continuing to pursue charges against individuals who attended even small anti-lockdown protests. No charges were issued to people who participated in protests for other causes that exceeded the 10 to 30 person limits the Saskatchewan Government imposed on outdoor gatherings. In the next six months, Justice Centre lawyers are scheduled to defend protestors in more than a dozen other trials scheduled in Provincial Courts in Saskatchewan.
“There is no legal or medical justification for the strict numerical restrictions imposed on outdoor protests in Saskatchewan,” states Marty Moore, a lawyer with the Justice Centre. “Yet, an incredible amount of public resources, including prosecution and court time, has been committed to prosecuting protestors. The targeting of these protestors is not on the basis that their protests were a health risk, but rather because they expressed opposition to the government’s unjustified restrictions on Canadians’ constitutional rights and freedoms. Not a single transmission of Covid has been associated with an outdoor protest in Saskatchewan, and yet the government continues to go after protestors for exercising their constitutionally-protected freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.”
