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Journalist plans to create new archive of residential school survivor stories — before it’s too late
A new project from award-winning journalist Connie Walker aims to create an archive of testimonies of abuse at residential schools before the accounts are destroyed in September 2027.
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Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski using on-court success to help eliminate violence against women
Canadian doubles tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski is donating $20 for every game she wins this season to the 1in3 Fund, aimed at eliminating violence against women. The fund was created after the 2024 murder of Ugandan long-distance runner, Rebecca Cheptegei.
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Frances Widdowson argues academic freedom at stake in court battle with University of Lethbridge over cancelled talk
A former university professor who became a contentious figure for questioning claims about the existence of Indigenous unmarked graves says the outcome of her ongoing court battle will set a crucial precedent for academic freedom in Canada. Frances Widdowson, who launched a legal challenge against University of Lethbridge (UL) in July 2023, had her arguments heard…
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Nick Suzuki becomes 1st Canadiens player in 40 years to record 100 points in a season
Nick Suzuki beat goalie Ilya Sorokin at 15:56 of the second period to give Montreal a 1-0 lead Sunday against the hometown New York Islanders, making him the first Canadiens captain in the storied franchise’s history to reach 100 points.
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OSFI flags spillover risks from non-bank lending while cyber risks remains on the list
Canada’s federal banking regulator is flagging exposure to non-bank lenders such as hedge funds as one of the top three risks to the financial sector. In its annual risk outlook, released Tuesday, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions zeroed in on the expansion of risks outside the traditional banking system, including in areas…
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Windsor police says they don’t arrest people for open drug use — except in some cases
A high ranking member of Windsor’s police service explained to council why officers aren’t arresting people who use drugs in public.
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2 brothers charged with aggravated assault following road rage incident
Two brothers have been charged after a road rage incident earlier in April, Windsor police say.
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Chatham-Kent council approves multiple measures to address homelessness, addiction
Chatham-Kent Council has passed a series of motions aimed at moving forward on addressing homelessness and addiction issues in the community.
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Toronto rabbi vows to replace torn-down menorah at Yorkville Jewish Centre
The rabbi and director of the Yorkville Jewish Centre in Toronto says the centre will rebuild its menorah “bigger and brighter” after someone knocked it to the ground on Friday. “We are looking into one that we can have bolted into the ground,” Meir Dubrawsky told National Post by phone. “Most importantly, the message of…
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10/3 podcast: 24 Sussex: The house no prime minister wants
For years, Canadians have heard of major problems with 24 Sussex Drive, and for years, successive governments have opted not to deal with those major issues. The problems have been so bad that two prime ministers now have chosen to live at an entirely separate residence. National Post reporter Simon Tuck joins me to disuccuss…