Geoffrey Johnston

Ontario

Columnist at The Kingston Whig-Standard

Journalist covering international relations, humanitarian crises. Columnist for The Kingston Whig-Standard. Mastodon: @[email protected]

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Articles

Humanitarian response is collapsing in Gaza

6 days ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1According to the Save the Children Canada website, nearly half of Gaza’s population is under the age of 18. • • Article content“In Gaza, there is no end in sight to the killing and misery,” António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, told the UN Security Council during an April 29, 2025 debate on the situation in the Middle East. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Lower immunization rates driving measles outbreaks

2 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • Article content“Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements,” the World Health Organization (WHO) declared at the beginning of World Immunization Week 2025, which ran from April 24-30. According to the WHO, immunization has saved 154 million lives from vaccine preventable diseases. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Proposed pandemic accord advances global health

3 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • Article contentAs global concerns about the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) rise and the spectre of another pandemic looms, the international community must move swiftly to implement the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Ukraine attacked, betrayed during Holy Week

4 weeks ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1Attack was a 'deliberate missile attack against civilians on a major Christian holiday' • Article contentHoly Week in Ukraine began with a deadly Russian missile barrage on Palm Sunday and yet another betrayal by the United States, once a trusted ally. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
USAID cuts decimate Sudan famine relief

1 month ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • • Article content“We have all the ability in the world to report on and share what is happening in these settings, and we’re not,” Danny Glenwright, president and CEO of Save the Children Canada, said of the massive humanitarian crises gripping Sudan and South Sudan.
Imperialist America covets Greenland

1 month ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • • Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Article contentHowever, U.S. President Donald Trump is openly talking about annexing Greenland, which is rich in critical minerals.
Carney moves swiftly to defend Canada

1 month ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1“We will never be part of the United States," Carney declared moments after being sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister • Article contentAs U.S. President Donald Trump wages economic warfare on Canada and plots to annex our resource rich country, Prime Minister Mark Carney is moving swiftly to defend Canada. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Peace requires security, not capitulation

2 months ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • Article contentNobody wants peace more than Ukrainians, but not at any price. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
Trudeau stood up for Canada and Ukraine

2 months ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • Article contentIn times of crisis, great leaders take decisive action while inspiring and protecting the vulnerable, offering them strength and hope in the darkest of hours. And great leaders also warn of the danger that awaits us. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
America’s day in the sun is done

2 months ago | thewhig.com | Geoffrey Johnston

Advertisement 1 • Article contentWhile the United States has abandoned democratic Ukraine in favour of renewed relations with authoritarian Russia, Ukrainians can still count on the assistance of Canada and Europe in their heroic struggle to survive the Putin regime’s campaign to destroy their country, culture, language, and way of life. Advertisement 2Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.