john malcom

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Visits by Canadians to major U.S. cities have crashed by a staggering 42% during Trump’s second term. thedailybeast.com/staggering-dro…

In 2007, the daughter of Johnny Depp was eight years old when she was rushed to the hospital. What initially seemed like a common infection quickly turned, within hours, into a severe crisis: an aggressive form of E. coli completely shut down her kidneys. In that moment, everything else disappeared. Depp was no longer a famous actor, but a father standing still beside his daughter’s hospital bed, not knowing what would happen next. The child was Lily-Rose Depp. For nine days, he remained in the room at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. He watched the monitors, listening to the constant sound of the machines keeping her alive. The outside world—film sets, premieres, red carpets—felt infinitely far away. Then came the hardest period. Each hour passed slowly; every breath felt uncertain. The doctors worked tirelessly, trying to stabilize her body while her organs struggled to respond. They did not give up. And then, something began to change. The treatments started to show real signs of progress. Her kidneys slowly began functioning again, and color returned to her face. The danger gradually receded, step by step. When Lily-Rose was finally out of danger, Depp left that experience with one certainty: he could not simply express gratitude with words. He felt he needed to do something more tangible for those facing similar situations every day. A few months later, he returned to the same hospital in an unexpected way. In the corridors appeared Jack Sparrow, in full costume: braids, rings, makeup, and all. For four hours, he moved from room to room. He told stories, played small games, and spoke to the children without ever leaving character. There were no cameras and no announcements—just him and the young patients. He did it because he understood what they and their families were going through. He had lived through those same days of waiting, that same fear. Over time, he also contributed a two-million-dollar donation to support the hospital’s work and essential equipment. Since then, he has kept the Jack Sparrow costume with him. Whenever possible, he visits children’s hospitals during his travels. He does not schedule it as a public event—he does it when the opportunity arises. He still remembers those nine days in 2007, and the people who saved his daughter. That is where it all began.

My latest, on all the many things we have to thank Donald Trump for theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

No trout taking your bait? Available brook trout for spring stocking is down around 60 per cent in Nova Scotia due to last year's drought cbc.ca/news/canada/no…

"Despite similar access to advanced medical technology, the US has experienced persistently higher death rates than other high income countries" jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

The NS one patient one record is a good idea but why they would decide to start implantation of a complex system in the largest ,most complex part of the NS health system is asking for trouble.

WHOLE BODY MRI Its harms outweigh its benefits NO major medical body recommends it

Le mouvement de boycott touristique américain fait des ravages : des États frontaliers comme le Montana signalent une chute vertigineuse de 44 % des dépenses par carte de crédit canadienne. Du Vermont à Washington, les commerces locaux ressentent le coup de frein, alors que les Canadiens choisissent de garder leurs dollars de vacances au nord de la frontière. Un rappel éloquent que nos dépenses touristiques constituent un véritable moteur économique pour nos voisins — et qu'ils remarquent clairement notre absence. #canada #quebec

Unbelievable How not to improve your team

IN PHOTO: Navy veteran, 103, pays tribute to end of Battle of the Atlantic at Cape Breton ceremony - saltwire.com/cape-breton/in…

Meet the doctors: Cape Breton hospital expands neurology department - saltwire.com/cape-breton/me…

A sage definition of diplomacy

Brilliant gesture!! Thank-you, Your Majesty! The King’s entire visit has been flawless. He was obviously invited in his capacity as King of Great Britain & NI, but has carefully & repeatedly reminded his American hosts that he is also head of state of Canada & Australia, and Head of the Commonwealth. A great display of the dignity and importance of the Canadian Crown.

Every Republican on the House Appropriations Committee voted against Ukraine aid. These people are total hypocrites: yesterday they give standing ovations for King Charles speech about supporting Ukraine...

A master class in diplomacy

This is the America I know ,having grown up in a border community.Hopefully some day that sense of friendship will return at a national level but it will not be the same as we have learned how much an unfriendly government can impact our wellbeing

Honorary Canadians

I thank His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily, the United Kingdom, and all valiant American hearts for this clarion call for unity in support of Ukraine across the Atlantic. This is exactly what is needed to bring dignified and lasting peace to Ukraine and all of Europe. The people of Ukraine deeply appreciate all the support provided by the United Kingdom and the United States. Thank you.

He did it politely and diplomatically but King Charles just reminded Congress: • NATO was there for USA after 9/11 • British Troops did fight in Afghanistan • Ukraine needs our help now • executive power must be subject to checks & balances • ice-caps are melting • America’s natural wonders need protecting