This is a news feed mainly targeted at the Scots Diaspora and will contain news from both Scotland and from the Scots Diaspora overseas. http://www.electricscotland.org/forum/electric-scotland/weekly-newsletter/25967-newsletter-for-26th-february-2021 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 5 May 2026 11:37:23 -0400 Tue, 5 May 2026 11:36:28 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com Louise Arbour, a former Supreme Court of Canada justice who later served as a United Nations commissioner and prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, has been named as Canada’s new Governor-General. https://archive.is/TvDhA#selection-2951.0-2951.217 DCE24D27-8344-4A56-8B8D-6E4BDFC624D2 Tue, 5 May 2026 11:36:28 -0400 As the youngest of five children, Joe Boucher learned a lot from his older brothers and sister - how to ride a bike, how to navigate the miles of forest behind their house and how to skate and play hockey. But one thing he didn't really pick up from them is how to speak French. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8pmnlejgro 01210D49-2CDB-49FD-8A14-6D14D94D8F49 Tue, 5 May 2026 10:42:56 -0400 This morning, I was presented with a Sacred Bundle by the National Family and Survivors Circle (NFSC). The Sacred Bundle carries teachings, responsibilities, and spirit. It reflects the lived experiences behind the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/05/05/statement-prime-minister-carney-national-day-awareness-missing-and 33FA17E6-B551-49F7-9390-5E5999245546 Tue, 5 May 2026 10:29:22 -0400 The Borders farmer who’s also a top robotic surgeon https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/borders-farmer-sasha-stamenkovic-is-also-top-robo-surgeon/ 7AEB180B-7CFC-4BBE-9DA6-8FF434731931 Sat, 2 May 2026 23:54:27 -0400 This weeks newsletter for 1st May 2026 is now available in pdf format https://electricscotland.com/newsletter/260501.pdf 6583ADE9-C80C-4A5D-9366-3CB6AEF10AAD Fri, 1 May 2026 01:34:18 -0400 The Port of Churchill sits idle for most of the year, blanketed by snow and frozen by the bitter cold climate of Canada's sub-Arctic. It's only operational in the summer for four months, sometimes five. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1zdey7pmo 70DAF3C7-C4C7-4239-A747-56877B85BB04 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:37:44 -0400 145K views - April 29 https://youtu.be/eQaSZyohaPg?si=It2jYajr-NQqE2IX 0CED6484-31EF-4DEF-918B-D974CE3F1DFF Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:04:12 -0400 King Charles III has been making official visits to the US throughout his adult life, but his first trip since being crowned monarch may be his most interesting yet. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv1d3zn816o D2484DA4-CDF0-4E97-A5C0-462A69765A7D Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:36:07 -0400 Mark Carney arrived on Canada's political scene last year as an Ivy League and Oxford educated economist and a former central banker for two countries. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c70d249rd0go E7BBDE69-495E-4ADE-B468-1914C69692EB Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:34:53 -0400 In this exclusive video, we explore Sachs’ groundbreaking work in economic policy, his bold views on global inequality, and his significant contributions to addressing pressing issues like climate change, poverty, and international diplomacy. - 374,893 views Premiered Apr 24, 2026 https://youtu.be/ptdnFs-SrwI?si=0FQG2j5x1BiAjg9o 6DF592EB-930A-43B8-94FB-919C9E171F4F Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:17:21 -0400 Scottish party manifestos pledge extra spending without addressing huge challenges facing the next Scottish government – likely to be SNP again despite 20 years of underachievement in power. John McLaren sets out four lessons to learn from the state we are in. https://sceptical.scot/2026/04/a-quiet-election-for-a-tired-scottish-parliament/ 78568514-F9E8-4CA3-88E9-EFA47DC4170D Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:29:53 -0400 Crofter's Kitchen is located above Scourie Beach on the main NC500 route, found on the left side of the path going down to the long sandy beach. The restaurant offers free parking, with space to enjoy the views out over the water as you eat, while the outdoor croft is also dog-friendly. https://www.crofterskitchen.com/ 951D470F-37C4-4EF3-B617-A0244729D489 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:43:43 -0400 This weeks newsletter for 24th April 2026 is now available in pdf format https://electricscotland.com/newsletter/260424.pdf 7FD4BEC2-4CC6-4913-93FC-3D22E3F4DDFB Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:44:39 -0400