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‘I screamed’: B.C. Indigenous child welfare advocates celebrate court victory

WARNING: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. Indigenous child welfare advocates in B.C. are celebrating a “huge win” in Ottawa on Friday, where a federal law affirming that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have sole authority to protect …

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How a Halifax-area encampment plans to celebrate the holidays amid ‘heartwarming’ support

Living in a tent encampment is difficult at the best of times, but it’s especially rough during the winter, when it’s hard to find respite from the biting cold and wind. But with the holidays around the corner, Josh Punk, a resident at the Cobequid Road ballfield in Lower Sackville, …

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Blue Jays ready to celebrate post-season berth

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 30, 2023 6:02 am Updated September 30, 2023 6:03 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays will have their champagne on ice tonight. A win over the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon will clinch a …

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Hundreds celebrate LGBTQ2 joy, resilience in Calgary Pride Parade – Calgary

Hundreds of people celebrated LGBTQ2 joy and resilience during Calgary’s Pride Parade on Sunday. The parade started at around 11 a.m. at the intersection of 9th Avenue Southwest and Fifth Street Southwest, ending at around noon at Fort Calgary. An all-ages festival was to be held in Prince’s Island Park …

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Mother’s Day controversy in Quebec after teachers celebrate parents

The controversial decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has caused ripples all the way to the provincial legislature, but supporters say such moves can benefit children. The school service centre that oversees La Chanterelle school in Quebec City said …

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Manitobans celebrate winter at West Broadway Snoball Winter Festival – Winnipeg

Manitobans came out to celebrate winter at the Snoball Winter Festival in West Broadway on Saturday. The free event was held at the Broadway Neighbourhood Centre on 185 Young Street from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. “This is the 20th year we have held this festival here in the West …

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Ontario labour leaders celebrate court decision that struck down Bill 124

Labour leaders in Ontario are celebrating after a court ruled the Ford government’s controversial wage restraint law — Bill 124 — unconstitutional. That decision could be subject to an immediate appeal from the province, which said its “intention is to appeal” the Superior Court of Ontario ruling. However, even as …

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‘Come together and celebrate’: Calgary Pride Week kicks off Saturday

Calgary Pride Week officially kicks off Saturday with performances, drag events and celebration of the city’s LGBT community. The day gets going at 11 a.m. at Central Memorial Park in the city’s Beltline neighbourhood. Brit Nickerson, manager of communications for Calgary Pride, says the location has special significance. It’s where the first …

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Ukrainians gather to celebrate Independence Day but it’s bittersweet amid war with Russia

Ukrainians in Toronto gathered to celebrate their country’s Independence Day on Wednesday, but the occasion was bittersweet because it also marked sixth months since the Russians invaded. For Tetyana Barylko, who owns the Barrel House Korchma restaurant with her family, Independence Day was special this year due to the war with Russia. She said …

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