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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2023 7:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post. The Chloe Cooley commemorative stamp features an …
Read More »Remembering Dick Patrick, who fought for Canadian freedom in WWII despite oppression as an Indigenous man
Dick Patrick was 22 years old when he signed up to join the Canadian Armed Forces, and soon after fought in the Second World War. He was one of 3,000 Indigenous people who enlisted at the time. During his time, he was awarded the Military Medal for gallant and distinguished …
Read More »How this man fought for $5,200 after a travel agency spent his airline vouchers — on other clients
Surinderpal Gill trusted the travel agency where he bought tickets for a family trip to India two years ago. But then he found himself out more than $5,200 and his trust broken. Last June, Air Canada sent All Link Travel, based in Toronto, three vouchers to compensate Gill for return flights that were cancelled …
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