The American Medical Association voted to oppose the term #provider when referring to #doctors or #physicians. Good for them. The term denigrates and demeans the patient/physician relationship. ama-assn.org/practice-manage…

She is lying. Brazenly. Israel has forced over a million people (a million!) from their homes, razed entire neighborhoods to the ground, told Christian villagers to not let Shia villagers stay in their villages, and killed multiple first-responders in double tap strikes.

RT @TPSOperations: MISSING: Khadija, 26 -last seen Tues, June 9, at approximately 6:55 pm in the Kingston Rd and Brimley Rd area -described…

Funny how ‘my body, my choice’ stops applying when she’s Muslim.

For many years, I took barbs for refusing to call Israel's policy in East Jerusalem "ethnic cleansing". After all, there were 60,000 Palestinians in East Jerusalem in 1967, and 400,000 today. Occupation sucked, and included war crimes, but it wasn't ethnic cleansing. That has changed now. There are 3 Palestinian neighborhoods, all of whose residents are being or are about to be displaced: Batan al-Hawa and al-Bustan in Silwan, and Um Haroun in Sheik Jarrah. The latter two are being razed, or will be razed in the near future. And immediately to the east, the Bedouin hamlet of Khan al-Akmar, adjacent to E-1, is about to be expelled, part of an attempt to "cleanse" Area C between East Jerusalem and the Jordan River valley of its Palestinian residents. Regrettably, I can think of no other term to use other than "ethnic cleansing".

We are saddened and horrified to hear of the killing of TPS Constable Marc Pinizzotto in the line of duty. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time. We must all stand together in these dark times for a better Canada.

RT @OmarAlghabra: My heart is with Constable Pinizzotto’s family and friends. He sacrificed his life to keep us safe. The people responsibl…

Terrible, awful news. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time

> be Doctor Who > survive cancellation in 1989 > come back in 2005 with Russell T Davies > make Christmas specials part of the modern show’s identity > introduce David Tennant on Christmas Day > turn regeneration into a national TV event > spend 60 years surviving Daleks, Cybermen, Time Lords and BBC chaos > bring RTD back again to save the brand > get Disney money > launch Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor > then lose Ncuti after two seasons > lose Disney > lose Bad Wolf > lose Russell T Davies again > cancel the Christmas special > put the whole show out to tender the scariest Doctor Who villain was never the Daleks it was the production meeting after everyone left

This is heartbreaking news. Constable Tarun Bali, a son of Brampton, made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the public. His bravery is a powerful reminder of the risks our frontline officers face every single day. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire Ontario Provincial Police family during this devastating time. We honour his service and sacrifice, Constable Bali. Rest in peace. @OPPCommissioner @ChiefNish #HeroesInLife

Maybe next time don't wait until 10's of thousands of children are slaughtered......

New footage obtained by B’Tselem uncovers the moments when the Abu Haikal family was shot. Seven-month-old Sam Abu Haikal was killed in the shooting, and both his parents were injured. The footage clearly shows that the Israeli soldier fired at the car as it was slowing to a stop. The car was far from the soldiers and posed no danger to them whatsoever. Moments later, in another video obtained by B’Tselem, seven-month-old Sam’s father, Fahed, is seen just after his son was shot. Fahed is holding baby Sam in his arms, trying to stop the bleeding from his head with his hands, while Sam’s mother, Daniyah, who was also injured by the gunfire while holding her son, is seen sitting on the ground, next to the car. Last Friday, 5 June, an Israeli soldier fired at a Palestinian family driving home from a family visit, as they sat in their car in the Tel Rumeidah neighborhood in Hebron. The family was shot as the car was slowing to a stop at the soldier’s command. Sam, a seven‑month‑old baby who was in his mother’s arms in the back seat, was struck in the head and pronounced dead shortly afterward. Sam’s parents were also injured by the gunfire; his mother is still in the hospital. After the shooting, the soldier who fired and another soldier who was with him left the scene without checking the car or offering any assistance to the critically wounded baby or to his mother. In the past two and a half years, Israel has killed tens of thousands of children in Gaza and the West Bank. The immunity it gets from the international community has led to a reality where, under Israeli rule, Palestinian lives are entirely disposable – even a seven‑month‑old baby.

I'm finally reading Dune. This quote, which is in the first few pages, hits hard: "Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them."

It's a lot to ask #physicians to take a couple of hours out of their busy days. But I'm going to ask all #doctors from #Ontario to please attend the continuation of @OntariosDoctors AGM. My thoughts on why, and a link to register below: justanoldcountrydoctor.com/2…

Five years ago, a Muslim family in London, Ontario was killed in an attack motivated by Islamophobic hate. It's a painful reminder of what happens when the dehumanization of Muslim individuals and families goes unchecked. Standing united against Islamophobia isn't just reflections and words. With Islamophobia on the rise in Ontario, it is a reminder we must commit to meaningful action. We must commit to combating Islamophobia, racism and all forms of hate before they ever take root like this.

Today, we remember Salman, Madiha, Yumna, and Talat Afzaal, killed in a terrorist attack motivated by anti-Muslim hate 5 years ago in London, Ontario. We honour their memory and reaffirm our commitment to combat Islamophobia and all forms of hate.

Five years later, we remember the Afzaal family and the lives stolen by hate. Their memory reminds us of the work that still lies ahead, to confront Islamophobia, stand up to hate, and build a Canada where everyone can live in safety, dignity, and peace.

RT @Rob_Oliphant: Today, on the 5th anniversary of the terrorist attack that took the lives of Salman Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Yumna Afzaal,…

Five years ago, Salman, Madiha, Yumnah, and Talat Afzaal were killed in a brutal act of Islamophobic terror in London, Ontario.    We stand with their loved ones and the Muslim community across Canada who still live with the loss and the trauma of this tragedy.    It is our duty to match remembrance with responsibility. Through concrete actions, including new legislation to combat Islamophobia and hate in our communities, we will build a country where all Muslim Canadians can live their lives without fear.

RT @AmiraElghawaby: Police in Durham Region say they are investigating a series of arson threats and hateful online comments directed at a…