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Krantz Marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By: Laura Steiner Today is September 30. The first ever Day for Truth and Reconciliation; a statutory holiday proclaimed earlier this year by the federal […]
Month: September 2021
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Artist Builds Bridges for Reconciliation through ‘Every Child Matters’ Dolls
By: Daniela Cohen, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, New Canadian Media When East Vancouver artist Jacinda Oldale learned about the 215 unmarked graves of Indigenous children discovered […]
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Here’s how some Canadian companies are marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As Canada marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (new window) on Thursday, some businesses are finding ways to embrace reconciliation even though they’re not covered by […]
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What happens when you find a business on anti-vaccination passport website? Here’s what we found in Hamilton
A handful of Hamilton business owners are refusing to enforce Ontario’s proof-of-vaccination policies that are meant to stop the spread of COVID-19, CBC Hamilton has confirmed. The province’s COVID-19 […]
COVID-19
Town Of Milton Emphasizes Education on Vaccine Certificates
By: Laura Steiner/ Local Journalism Initiative The Town of Milton will emphasize education when it comes to the enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine certificates. The new […]
2021 Federal Election
Annamie Paul is stepping down as Green Party leader
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul announced today she is stepping down as leader of her party after its disastrous showing in the recent federal election, prompting […]
National
Indigenous organizations conflicted about Catholic bishops’ apology
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a public apology to Indigenous people in Canada for the suffering endured at residential schools, but […]
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B.C court drops extradition case after Meng Wanzhou enters deferred prosecution agreement in U.S.
Chinese tech executive Meng Wanzhou will not be extradited to the United States, a B.C. court decided today after Meng reached a deferred prosecution agreement with […]
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Bus Driver Shortage Impacts Halton Schools
By: Laura Steiner, Local Journalism Initiative Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) has advised schools throughout Halton that it’s experiencing a shortage in bus drivers. “We […]
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EU sends jolt to Apple’s Lightning port with proposed law mandating USB charging for all phones
The European Union unveiled plans Thursday that would require smartphone makers to adopt a single charging method for mobile devices. The EU Commission proposed legislation […]