Terrorists Threaten to Attack Shopping Malls Al-Shabaab, a terror group aligned to al Qaeda, called for attacks on shopping malls. A recently released video noted the group recalling the September 2013 attack on a mall in Nairobi and instructing followers to now target certain malls in three big western countries. The United States, United Kingdom and Canada were the … [Read more...] about News Unplugged: Monday, February23, 2015
Archives for February 2015
News Unplugged Friday, February 13th, 2015
Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy released on bail Canadian Journalist Mohamed Fahmy has been released from a Cairo, Egypt jail on bail. The bail was set at $41,000 Canadian Dollars. His brother tweeted that , “ he had been released on bail his first taste of freedom since Dec.29th , 2013. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has continued to advocate for his release. Fahmy`s … [Read more...] about News Unplugged Friday, February 13th, 2015
News Unplugged Thursday, February 12, 2015
Key Stone Pipeline reemerges in USA Talks The US Congress has passed legislation to approve the construction of the TransCanada- funded Alberta to Texas Pipeline Project, also known as the Key Stone XL President Obama has 10 days to decide whether he wishes to veto the legislation. This proposal has been under scrutiny from both sides of the border, with each side … [Read more...] about News Unplugged Thursday, February 12, 2015
Love Your Planet This Valentines Day
It is almost Valentines Day! So, this week we talked about some ways to keep it green with your Valentines Day gifts and plans for your significant other. Or if you don't have a Valentines date we talked about some ways to show your love for the planet instead! Spend some time out in nature, support an environmental cause, get a house planet, anything you want to show your love … [Read more...] about Love Your Planet This Valentines Day
News Unplugged- Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Update on Conflict in Ukraine The Ukrainian government are fighting for gains in eastern Ukraine after Russia support the rebels. This comes just before tomorrow’s scheduled peace talk. Since then the government has gained control of several villages close to the Russian border, while the rebel groups have cut off access to a major highway. This ultimately gives both … [Read more...] about News Unplugged- Tuesday, February 10, 2015